With high expectations, rebel citizens of the millennial generation leave the tired and corporate ruled world of radio to begin a new life in music blogs...
Raid the radio! Cause we’re tired of hearing the same old song. We’re gonna change the dial to something new. Bring some truth to this town." - General Electriks
However, the Recording Industry of America gains great military powers and soon ceases control of one music blog after another, in the name of justice and peace.
The year is 2009, the space age. In a move to counter The Industries tyranny, rebel citizens of the Et Musique ...
Florence + The Machine – Rabbit Heart/Raise It Up (Switch Remix)
How important is a producer to an artist? Well, the Michael Jackson sound we all love wouldn't really exist without Quincy Jones. The psychedelic pop genius of Oracle Spectacular wouldn't be nearly as adventurous without the vision and direction of producer Dave Fridmann. Would there even be Snoop Dogg without Dr. Dre? M.I.A. without Diplo? I mean the list goes on and on. Don't get me wrong making music is a collaborative effort, one which like any successful relationship requires compromise and love so it's silly to say that one person is solely responsible for anything. However, I believe in giving ...
Generationals – When We They Fight, They Fight
I don't know where all these new school vintage bands are coming from but I'm loving everyone of them. My latest muse is the workings of Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer who along with their New Orleans based band are making a sun-drenched life-is-good sound I can't get enough of.
When they fight, they fight & when they come at night they say - I love you baby."
I have a lot of friends in New York City, most of them who are currently overwhelmed by the non-stop nature of this city so I thought I'd post something to help you guys ...
Ever Better
Before you read anything, listen to these remixes, the Danger remix is f&*cking amazing.
I have a big meeting and some important decisions to make today regarding this blogs future so I woke up craving something boss minded, badass and stimulating. After going back to 1996 and listening to Jay-Z's Feelin' It I satisfied most of my cravings...
Im bout to hit these ni$%@s with some shit that'll light your life up
If every ni*#@a in your clique is rich your clique is rugged
Nobody would fall cause everyone would be each others crutches
I hope you fools choose to listen I drop jewels bust ...
Brazilian Girls – Pussy
CMJ has me at 100 miles and runnin' so I thought it would be nice to take it back to 2005 and kick it to one of my favorite reggae inspired Brazilian Girls songs. Most of you will be distracted by this songs chorus which simply repeats the words pussy and marijuana. At first listen yes, it is ridiculous but once you get past that you'll find that it's just a metaphor for meeting someone who simply won't leave your mind, much like the aforementioned subjects. It's not exactly your typical roses are red metaphor but that's what makes it ...
The NOISEttes – Never Forget You
Mark Ronson look what you done started boy!
This song was released back in January and is the follow-up single to their UK hit Don't Upset The Rhythm (Go Baby Go). The first thing you'll notice is the Phil Spector/Motown vibe reminiscent of Amy Winehouse and Adelle. However, you will quickly forget all preconceptions when you get to the hook which out of nowhere introduces heavily distorted guitars that make the song explode into an entirely new experience - fresh. Seems like the older I get the more friends I have who are losing all their faith when it comes to ...
Miami Horror – Sometimes
After a few notable remixes Benjamin Vanguarde aka Miami Horror has announced a debut album and released a new single that I can't seem get enough of. I've said it before, when it comes to the whole electro-pop thing Australia has the game locked tight. I've heard some people say this sounds like Cut Copy and I can't disagree but then again both acts are from Melbourne and artists inspire each other and that's not a bad thing in my book.
Being half extreme realist and half fantasist I was completely taken on an adventure when listening to the songs ...
Mark Ronson – Toxic (Feat. Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Tiggers)
I'm taking it way back today, back to a time when not even twitter existed - 2007. It was in that ancient time when Mark Ronson released a cover album called Version. The last track I posted from that album was Lily Allen's amazing cover of the Kaiser Chiefs' Oh My God, if you're new around these parts, do a quick search on the blog and check it out, it's well worth the listen. This time around I'm posting Ronson's rendition Britney's infectious hit Toxic. Ronson adds some NYC to it by including hip hops grittiest rapper, the late Ol' ...
Make The Girl Dance – Baby Baby Baby
This bands name pretty much explains the Et Musique Pour Tous corporate strategy, Make The Girl Dance, fresh. The video is awesome, 3 naked girls walking down a street in Paris in broad day…
The song is basically a play on French music/television culture - all the lyrics start with Je Veux or I want and the girl makes a huge list of all the silly but very amusing things she wants…
Je veux etre dans le top de Justice, la main de Gaspard sur ma cuisse.
I Want to be in Justice’s top playlist, have Gaspard’s hand on my thigh.”
This song ...
Metric – Gold Guns Girls
Hustle, hustle, hustle. Grind, grind, grind. Why does everyone got hustle on their mind?
The fact that I can relate or rather understand this song so well was once a bad thing, but my how fast things change. In the lyrics Emily Haines keeps asking - More and more, more and more… Is it ever going to be enough?”
Ever stop and ask yourself why you want certain things? Better yet why you don't even consider others? I'm not going to get too deep on you guys but when I first heard those lyrics I was inspired to analyze myself and examine my ...
It was 64 degrees yesterday and the one thing I want to do when it’s that nice in the city is make my way to the nearest coastal town and get the f&*k out of the city. Unfortunately it’s birthday season so I can’t escape to the usual getaways just yet but what I can do is get my summer soundtrack ready for when I do. I’m gonna realease a mixtape in a few weeks called Dear Summer, it’s going to be a small compilation of my favorite beach and summer bachelor pad music. On top of that list is a remix of Estella’s Invitation by one of my favorite producers Hemingway. The Canadian producer calls his style Yacht-Funk and the name couldn’t be more appropriate. As usual, I have a million things to do before I can get this weekend going so here’s my first ode to summer and all the pretty girls that come along with it, enjoy.
I was out doing my usual record shopping and ran into the limited edition box set of Florence and the Machine’s critically acclaimed album Lungs. I thought thought to myself, I already have this so I don’t need this but then I saw a song on the 3rd disc that I didn’t recognize, the song was called Swimming. When I got home I did some research and found out this version is actually the demo for the much lighter and pop-minded Swimming Song. This version is dark, passionate and powerful, it totally justified my purchase.
Your songs remind me of swimming,
Which I forgot when I started to sink
Drank further away from the shore,
And deeper into the drink.
Sat on the bottom of the ocean,
A stern and stubborn rock
Cos your songs remind me of swimming,
But somehow I forgot…
Something about this song makes me think of people who lose touch with who they are when they get older. The so-called “real world” is a dangerous place because it can make us feel like we have to do things that don’t fall in line with our disposition. In my opinion, that’s one of the worst things that could happen to someone because then you just become a zombie, going through the motions emotionless, everyday single day waiting to get out of work to live – the wackness.
This jam is dedicated to you and your boys
And if you knew what I knew, then you’d kill that noise!” – MC Shan (1987)
In this song Florence realizes that she’s lost touch with who she is but when she hears this special song it wakes her up and reignites that fire. This is an incredible song, I’d love to write more but there’s just too much to do, enjoy.
Mowgli’s Road is the blue vs. the red pill in song form. The entire song is Marina’s internal battle between choosing the numbing and seductive path society advertises or the more challenging and rebellious pursuit of her own dreams. I’ve always had a gut feeling that there is something terribly wrong with the current paradigms we hold so dearly. There are too many limits when the nature of the world is limitless, just look at the computer you are using to read this for proof. There is something off about the work culture and the way people give away their time in exchange for a few dollars. Some people find comfort in the system but the older I get the more pressing and important it’s becoming for me to see the true potential of life…
Morpheus: I imagine that right now you’re feeling a bit like Alice, tumbling down the Rabbit Hole, humm?
Neo: You can say that.
Morpheus: I can see it in your eyes… You have the look of a man who accepts what he sees because he is expecting to wake up. Ironically this is not far from the truth. Do you believe in fate Neo?
Neo: No
Morpheus: Why not?
Neo: Because I don’t like the idea that I’m not in control of my life.
Morpheus: I know exactly what you mean…
Let me tell you why you’re here. You’re here because you know something. What you know you can’t explain but you feel it, you felt it you’re entire life, that there’s something wrong with the world. You don’t know what it is but it’s there like a splinter in your mind driving you mad, it is this feeling that has brought you to me. Do you know what I’m talking about?
Neo: The Matrix?
Morpheus: Do you want to know what it is? The matrix is everywhere, it is all around us, even now in this very room…. You can see when you look out your window or when you turn on your television. You can feel it what you go to work, when you go to church, when you pay your taxes. It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth.
Neo: What truth?
Morpheus: That you are a slave Neo, like everyone else you were born into bondage, born into a prison that you cannot smell, taste or touch. A prison for your mind… Unfortunately no one can be told what the Matrix is, you have to see it for yourself.
This is your last chance, after this there is no turning back. You take the blue pill the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill, you stay in wonderland and I’ll show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.
Remember, all I’m offering is the truth, nothing more…”
This 80’s sounding Arcade Fire track is by far my favorite from Neon Bible. I’ve never been able to fully understand what it’s about, some people say it has religious connotations and I agree but I also think there’s a little more to it. I gather this song is about having total control over your actions, decisions and choices – free will.
There’s this fear I keep so deep
Knew its name since before I could speak.”
Those lyrics definitely have religious connotations. We don’t realize it but so much of the way we think is based on ideals and concepts that have absolutely nothing to do with the true nature of things. Basically, we can have certain fears and worries that are completely man made and don’t really exist, for a lot of people they come from something external like religion. There are so many internal phycological shackles that can hold people back too, and the crazy thing is that they can be masked in the form of good ideals and be self-defeating and hurtful without you even knowing. To me Keep The Car Running is about having an empty mind and involving yourself in this world without fear. Contrary to popular belief, no one can make you think anything, you’re thoughts are totally in your control if you are aware of them. This is a very inspiring song on a very important topic. Not to mention it sounds great and feels good, enjoy.
One of the few bands that caught my eye last CMJ was the Portland duo Baby Monster. Their songs were incredibly catchy, the melodies and arrangement were simple yet dynamic, and the lyrics are feel good inc so I made a skull note to stay on the lookout for anything fresh. Well last month a new label kicked off with the launch of a new Baby Monster song called She Comes Alive and I something fresh has arrived. I’m not sure but I think this song is an ode to one of natures greatest gifts, beautiful naked girls.
Walking around with nothing on she comes alive…”
There should be more tasteful songs about naked girls. I feel like back in old school people wrote songs about it all the time but now it’s like Sebastien Tellier taking care of all the romantic sexuality for male musicians, what’s going on here? It’s time to start a movement. Anyways, this is a pretty cool records and I’m looking forward to what these guys have in store, enjoy.
G.O.V. has a controversial taboo-shattering song called Seventeen in which he talks about a risqué relationship he had with a young lolita and the awkwardness it caused in his life. He recently performed that song at a showcase all I could do is laugh to myself when I saw the shock in peoples faces when he sung the chorus…
And baby I do promise 52 weeks it’s me and you as co-co pilots chasing the galaxy.
We’re so environmental smokin’ the finest green,
I shouldn’t be around you, you’re only Seventeen.”
I thought that was controversial until I found out that Serge Gainsbourg did an entire concept album in 1971 called Histoire de Melody Nelson about an affair he had with a lolita-esque female, I love it I mean that’s messed up man! Sex sells because it’s a beautiful thing and quite simply we’re all horny bastards. However, it’s rare to have sexually themed music that also offers high levels of sophistication and artistic quality. Histoire de Melody Nelson is that rare find, I highly recommend it. That brings me to the modern incarnation of Serge, Sebastien Tellier and his bachelor pad classic Sexuality. His record label recently released a video for Look which is pretty much a close up of a girls tooshie for approximately 4 minutes, nothing wrong with that. I like this guy Tellier, I like the way he thinks…
“In my own sexual fantasies I always think about women in sportswear. I like women in sports pants and prefer peeling them off women to lifting up their skirts.”
If you’re a guy or girl in a relationship reading this take notes, if you have a fantasy stop holding it in your head and do it. A lot of people in relationships and separate fantasy from reality and then wonder why things get boring.
Ni$&as sour, they put too much flour in they coke and got the nerve to wonder why they broke.” – Nas (The Set Up, 1996)
Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot wrote a song in 2000 with a very profound message, one many people over looked because of it’s misleading simplicity. It is a message that will enhance your sexual adventures tenfold and inspire you to make your fantasies a reality and in turn live a happier and more fulfilling sex life, that message is… Get Your Freak On, enjoy.
One of the fathers of the dark cinematic electro movement is back with a new single and an all-star cast to back it up. Mixed by SebastiaN, produced by Daft Punk’s Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and featuring CSS’s Lovefoxx, the start-studded collaboration isn’t your typical high energy motion picture Kavinsky but it’s nice to have the Frenchie back in town. Unfortunately, I’m already late for a meeting with my lawyer so I can’t get into this as much as I’d like to but here are two great remixes of the track that were recently released, enjoy.
The new division of EMPT is almost ready for an official launch and it’s been consuming my life so I apologize to all for missing some post the last couple of days. I can’t get into any details at the moment due to non disclosure agreements but it has to do with music and bringing the Et Musique Pour Tous taste outside of the computer, it’s very exciting, we’ll keep you posted.
In these projects I’ve been revisiting a lot of great music and one of the songs that came back into my life was Breakin’ the Chains of Love by Ftiz and the The Tantrums. The song is inspired by old school Motown records and AM ‘67 radio, fresh. As the story goes, Fitz’s ex-girlfriend had a neighbor who was getting rid of a old church organ so she put aside their differences and looked out for her old boy and got him to buy it. The gesture inspired Fitz so much that he sat down that night and wrote Breakin’ the Chains of Love and eventually his entire EP Songs For A Breakup Vol. 1, that’s love. The EP is very well produced and features well written songs are full of bittersweet I hate you but I love you lyrics. I’ve been really hip to these Northern soul inspired records lately, can’t get enough. Winds Of Change is def my favorite from the EP, the hook really sounds like something I’ve heard before but I can’t put a finger on it. If anyone knows what is it leave it the comments, enjoy.
I was working on mix and I came across this oldie but goodie which reminded me just how good Peter Bjorn and John’s third LP is. Writer’s Block was released in 2006 but sound like it could be coming out next year. The sound is timeless, the songs are real and the production is first-class. Lyrically, the album explores the many aspects of dating and relationships and Let’s Call It Off is no exception.
When you decided to knock on my door
Did you remember what happened before?
It just didn’t sparkle, it just didn’t glow
Some things look better inside of the store…”
The song is about a love interest that initially looked promising but turned out to be a total bust and instead of forcing the issue they decide to call it quits. So in a sense it’s like they’re breaking up after like a one-night stand or something, I like it. Not wasting mine or anyone eles’s time is one of my top priorities so I have a special affection for this type of thinking…
Get in, get out. That’s an O.G.’s classic.”
While Jay was talking about drug dealing when he said that, I’ve taken that line and made my own by applying it to pretty much everything. Be fully in the moment and give things their due diligence but if it isn’t right don’t hesitate to be Swayze. The fastest way to get what you want is to keep it moving, enjoy.
While Rhymefest was working on The Manual Mixtape with my dude Scram Jones last year, I got to spend some time around him and get to know him a little bit. Good guy, deep thinker, talented lyricist. His co-writing role for “Jesus Walks” earned him a Grammy in 2004, and may have contributed to him getting Kanye on his debut album Blue Collar. Their collaboration “Brand New” featured Yeezy on the first verse, and on the beat as well.
The samples for this track were taken off the album Dap-Dippin’ With… by Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings. ”Pick It Up, Lay It In The Cut” gave Kanye the music to form the main loop for the beat – which includes chops of the intro guitar riff, combined with the horns at 0:09. I was not surprised to discover that the “Brand New” vocal snippet, which is basically the centerpiece for the whole record, was also taken from the same album. At the 0:25 mark of “The Dap Dip”, Sharon Jones exclaims “That ain’t no epidemic, that’s a Brand New dance!” Kanye took a total of about 10 seconds of audio from a classic piece of vinyl, and turned it into a memorable record.
Here I am on iTunes spending all my money on music as usual when, lo and behold, I find a new Chromeo remix of Tiga’s What You Need, fresh. Last Gang Records released a deluxe version Ciao! on iTunes yesterday featuring this remix and two others by A-Track and Steve Aoki, the Chromeo version is definitely my favorite. The track is heavy on the bass and has the usual satisfaction guaranteed flare of any Chromeo dance joint.
I don’t really mind could sit here while you tell me about your diet. Guess I’ll just be pondering if you’re the type that really loud at night. I got what you need baby…
In the track Dave P is talking to a girl he already knows gets around the block but she’s making him go through the motions trying to put up the innocent front some girls like to play when they meet someone new.
All warfare is based on deception.” – Sun Tzu
I talk to G.O.V. all the time about the similarities of love and war and how girls are akin to incredible strategist when it comes to love. It’s a very interesting conversation and I’d love to get into it but there’s too much to do but we’ll get into it soon, enjoy.
Like most of Jesus and Mary Chain songs, Just Like Honey is a love song full of intense sexual references, lust and raw emotion. I don’t want to get X-rated on this nice Tuesday morning but for those who don’t remember, honey bee’s use their long tongues like straws to suck the nectar out of flowers…
Moving up and so alive
In her honey dripping beehive
It’s good, so good, it’s so good
So good…”
It’s no secret the the coexistence of lust and love make for a one of the most wonderful feelings life has to offer. This is exactly why I don’t believe in being shy with your partner in any way whatsoever. The minute you learn to lose your reservations is the minute you open yourself to endless possibilities and potential amazing experiences. Yeah it’s easier said the done but it must be said before it’s done so communication is key. Anyways, if you want to do some kinky shit with your girl/guy just say it, a reservation is nothing but a pointless limitation, enjoy.
I’ll be your plastic toy
I’ll be your plastic toy
For you…”
Thanks for coming out tonight, you could have been anywhere in the world but your here with me! I appreciate that.”
It’s the first of the month and 2010 is looking better and better by the moment. February was a great month for EMPT, our following has never been stronger and our new company is only a few weeks away from launch (stay tuned). Maintaing EMPT is hard work and you barely get to take a break, that is until Steph sends me her latest masterpiece and I get to sit back and get it ready for release. After an entire month of work it’s sort of like dessert after a big meal, though when you’re dealing with Steph is more like dessert before dinner. Either way, this tape is yet another completely different and unique experience, LMDM will never get old, enjoy.
Le Miel du Mois: Mars:
March. Today marks 17 days until forthebeat is at sxsw and 20 days until the first day of spring, both can’t come soon enough. This mix aims to get you through the last few weeks of winter with your dancing shoes laced up tight to dance through the night (yes this was meant to rhyme). One of my favorite new artists is Coma Cinema, if you havent listened to the album yet, better get on it fast. Making Pitchfork’s forkcast last month, this band is about to be everywhere – “Flower Pills” debuted on LMDM last month, and this month brings you “Cop Caller.” The entire album Baby Prayers can be downloaded for free at www.comacinema.org – get. it. now.
I was at a random Grammy party a few weeks ago and I met a very cute girl who was telling to check out a band called Kisses, she knew about this site and said all the Space Age kids would love. I told her I would make sure to check them out but I was a few Cognacs in so of course when I came back to NYC I completely forgot about the girl and the music. Yesterday she sent me an email asking why I hadn’t called her back and more importantly why I hadn’t talked about Kisses of yet. Well, I took a listen to the band and here I am posting, it’s hard to resist a P.Y.T. with good taste. Aside from their amazing music, I don’t know anything about this band, they seem to be totally undiscovered but I like everything about them, especially the quote of their website…
Always leave a little to chance.”
I don’t know if it’s out now or when it will be but they have a debut album coming out called The Heart Of Nightlife but if this is any indication of the quality expect these guys to get some hype in the next few months. Space Age Bachelor Pad Music at it’s best, enjoy.
You say you love me
And you’re thinkin’ of me,
But you know you could be wrong.”
Incredible poetry. These lyrics are about a guy whose tired of his girls indecision but has great perspective and is ready to move on. The girl seems to like him but probably for the wrong reasons so he’s acknowledges some of the feelings she may be hiding or repressing. Usually when you call out a girl on something like that it just makes her want you more, girls can’t resist a guy with clear vision and understanding. Some people get bothered by reality, some people love it. The older I get the more romantic I find reality because it lets you move on faster and get to the better more meaningful things without wasting to much time. In my opinion it also makes you happier because you never get to the point that you feel stuck in something you don’t want. This type of thinking and attitude were dominant in the ’60s and I couldn’t agree more. Life is short man and since it’s all perspective you just gotta see it the right way, enjoy.
I am a Romantic in the sense that I present men as they ought to be. I am Realistic in the sense that I place them here and now and on this earth. — Ayn Rand
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