New Music Tuesday:Dave Richards
MK837 artist Dave Richards just released his tribal tech house track “Explorer” on iTunes (and other download sites) today! The release comes with 3 hot remixes by Kevin Oneel, deeflash and Harry Hotspur that all add a new twist to the original track. Check out the songs here and then head over to iTunes or MK837′s store and own them for your ride home (don’t you just love digital downloads?).
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Still not convinced? Well you’re the only one! Explorer has earned it’s name by having such global support:
Dingle (Metadeko) – United Kingdom ( Baroque, Babylon, Workout, Jetlag Digital, Bellarine, Airport Route, Bonzai, Jika Jika, Inertia) 8/10
Deersky – Poland ( Insomnia FM ,Houseradio,MovementSound) 4/5
s007ii – subRoutine – Canada (RK2 Podcast / DI.FM (adhoc) / friskyRadio (FEELAbleton adhoc guest) / ProtonRadio / 1mixRadio (UK)) 3.5/5
DJ Mindaugelis – Lithuania (www.djradio.lt, DJMAG.LT, Club Exit, Club Global) 9/10
Placid – Germany – (Lightworks, Frisky Radio Staytuned & Cybrix Radio) 9/10
George G. – Greece – (Devilock Recordings, Free Radio 98.00, Freeze Magazine Greece) 8/10
Tom Flagman – Lithuania – (Power Hit Radio, InsomniaFM) 4/5
DJ Randy G – United States – (DJam Hassan – DJ FM – Playboi – Mike Jones – Cool Kids Ent) 4/5
Greg Desty – Canada – (Various Guest Spots Mtl.) 8/10
Music Tuesday Spotlight:House of Heroes
If you’ve taken a look around my blog it won’t take you long to figure out that I’m a huge House of Heroes fan. So imagine the excitement I’m feeling at this very moment…today I get to share with you an interview I did with Lead Singer/Guitarist, Tim of House of Heroes! I hope you enjoy this little behind the scenes look at a very talented guy in a very talented band! And don’t forget to check out their music using the links below.
Name: Tim Skipper (vox/guitar)
Band: House of Heroes
Genre: Rock
How/Why You Became a Musician: I wasn’t allowed to listen to rock music growing up, so in 6th grade the bad kid in my class made me a mix tape of ac/dc and pearl jam and I was hooked for life!!! After that I talked my mom into getting me a guitar, met some great people, discovered MxPx and started playing music!
Is There a Purpose/Vision to your music? Explain: Of course! If you’re creating art without trying to convey something, what’s the point? We want to create music that is catchy and accessible but still has integrity and depth. For us, it’s an expression of deeper things that we can’t explain any other way. It’s a chance to connect with something deeper. We make music because we love each other and we found an outlet of expression that is communal and bigger than ourselves. We also share a lot of the same beliefs and philosophies. We try to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and we believe that He is the son of God and the way he lived his life (suffering with humanity and serving) is the best way to live. Or try to live at least. It’s hard 
Best/Favorite Music-related Experience (doesn’t have to be related to your music): Getting to play with some of our favorite bands in the WORLD!!! MxPx was the first band that we all really “fell in love” with. We got to tour with them for a few weeks in 2005. Surreal. Also, Silverchair has made 3 of my favorite records of all time and we got to play 4 shows with them in 2007. Never EVER thought we’d be able to do something like that!
What did you grow up listening to? Lots of classic rock. I never realized how much it influenced me until recently. The bands I really LOVED were MxPx, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, and Collective Soul. These days I LOVE Queen, The Beatles, Muse, Tom Petty and Electric Light Orchestra.
Your music sounds like (ie: other bands/DJs people might like): I’d say we sound like a modern version of our favorite classic rock bands. Like Foo Fighters meets Queen with a pretty heavy Muse and Beatles influence.
Links to your music/Contact you:
- www.myspace.com/houseofheroes
- http://www.facebook.com/pages/House-of-Heroes/53640357374?ref=ts
- twitter.com/houseofheroes
- Click here for more House of Heroes Music!
… just search us on Google
Anything else you want my readers to know: We’re about to go in and record a new album! It’s slated to come out in June 2010 and it’s going to be your favorite record EVER!!! Also, get into LOST if you aren’t already!!! It is so dang good!!!
Music Tuesday Spotlight:Kevin Oneel
This week I’m excited to introduce you to Kevin Oneel from Birmingham, Alabama. He’s great guy with a great vision and (not to mention) a great live radio show Friday nights on boost.fm!
Real Name: Kevin Neely
Band/DJ/Artist Name: Kevin Oneel, Aesias Finale, No Future Fan Club, Harry Hotspur
Genre of Music: House, Electro, Breaks, Electronica
How/Why You Became a Musician: I was the A/V geek in high school. I also always had an interest in music. When I was a kid, I used to record music from my parents old records and pretend that I was a DJ on a radio show. Now, I do the same thing, except with my own music and I occasionally get paid for it.
Is There a Purpose/Vision to your music? Explain: Honestly, I just do what comes naturally. I don’t like to act like there’s some big, purpose-filled mission to my music. I simply try to use the talents God has given me to their fullest. Along the way, I hope I get the chance to show God’s purpose for all of us to those who might be receptive. Being a DJ/Producer has given me the ability to reach people I may have never been able to reach. It provides that common ground I need to speak to people. I’m a pretty introverted person by nature, so having a bit of a persona helps me reach out. Goes to show you God can use all types, yes? Know who else was introverted and had a hard time speaking to people? Moses. Not comparing myself to Moses by any means, but it does go to show that God helps us overcome our weaknesses for His glory.
Best/Favorite Music-related Experience (doesn’t have to be related to your music): I’d say it was hanging out on the beach in Gulf Shores, AL with Shiloh. Colin and Justin Moreh are like my horribly removed brothers. We spent the morning standing around on the rather windy beach, talking about all sorts of things. Sometimes, it’s not about specific music happenings, but rather things that happen because of music.
What did you grow up listening to? Everything! My mother’s side of the family is quite musical. My mom plays piano, trumpet and accordion. My grandmother played the piano. My grandfather was a pretty good guitar player, but was mostly into radio and recordings. Dad’s side liked music, but lacked the talent mom’s side had. I grew up listening to old 45′s and 33′s and whatever was on the radio.
Your music sounds like (ie: other bands/DJs people might like): Fatboy Slim, Crystal Method, Prodigy, 3!OH!3, Fischerspooner.
Links to your music/Contact you: Just go to Facebook and search “Kevin Oneel Unlimited” and http://www.boost.fm/kevinoneel
Anything else you want my readers to know: People are wayyyyy too serious with music. Create music and listen to music that makes you happy. None of us are guaranteed our next breath, so don’t waste what God has given you. Also, remember to use whatever talents you’ve been given.
Music Tuesday Spotlight:Joel Armstrong
This week I have the privilege of sharing my interview with Vancouver’s Joel Armstrong. I’ve known Joel for a few years now and have always enjoyed his music. I hope you will too!
Real Name: Joel Armstrong
Band/DJ/Artist Name: Joel Armstrong
Genre of Music: House Music (electronic)
How/Why You Became a Musician: I first heard electronic music in 1994 and to this day it never fails to excite me. I love how depending on the melody or groove of each track, the experience can be different each time. I appreciate the complexity of writing music and when I hear music that has been written with care and an understanding of the audience, there’s just something amazing about it to me. I started messing around with writing music in 2002 when I was lonely in a new city, it seemed natural to me and one of the only things that could keep my attention for more than a half-hour at a time haha.
Is There a Purpose/Vision to your music? Explain: The purpose has evolved slowly over time from more of a fun hobby to a vocational goal. There’s a lot of risk but for some reason I get energized by the challenge to do well and succeed. I feel there’s a place for me in the whole mess of club nightlife, I get a lot of chances to talk about my faith even though at times I fail. People warm up to me, are much more open when they see that having faith in Jesus doesn’t make me more important or better than them.
Best/Favorite Music-related Experience (doesn’t have to be related to your music): I think my favorite music-related experience is actually coming next month when I’ve been asked to play a couple festivals down in New Zealand, one for New Years Eve called Rhythm & Vines, and the other a festival called Parachute.
What did you grow up listening to? I grew up listening to John Michael Talbot, Richard Clayderman, John Denver, Nicolas de Angelis and Michael Card.
Your music sounds like (ie: other bands/DJs people might like): Um, I dunno. It changes all the time haha. Um, artists/DJs I love though: Butch, Nima Gorji, DJ PP, Reboot, Ramon Tapia, John Digweed
Links to your music/Contact you:
http://www.myspace.com/joelarmstrong
http://www.joel-armstrong.com
http://www.facebook.com/joelarmstrongmusic
http://www.youtube.com/user/joelarmstrongmusic
Anything else you want my readers to know: Shortlist of my all time favorite movies: UP, WALL-E, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Fall, The Mission, Star Wars: A New Hope, Return of the Jedi, The Empire Strikes Back, Little Miss Sunshine, Pan’s Labyrinth, The Royal Tenenbaums, Slumdog Millionaire, Princess Bride, The Life Aquatic, Rushmore, This is Spinal Tap, Snatch, Lock Stock & 2 Smoking Barrels, Pride & Prejudice (Colin Firth version)
New Music Tuesday:David Crowder Band
I must admit, a few years ago, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the David Crowder Band. But my experience seeing them/worshiping with them live at Cornerstone 2007 changed my mind. If you haven’t given them a try yet, now is really the time. They recently released their latest album, Church Music
Not convinced yet? How about the fact that they covered Flyleaf’s “All Around Me” in a way I never would have thought possible. And just 3 tracks later break out into a FUNKy Daft Punk-like dance track appropriately named “Dance.” Check out some of the tracks below!
Music Tuesday Spotlight:Fitzpatrick
I’m extremely excited to introduce you to one of my favorite artists, who I just happen to be friends with! Meet Fitzpatrick from Birmingham, Alabama 
Real Name: Fitzpatrick Mauldin
Band/DJ/Artist Name: Fitzpatrick
Genre of Music: Progressive / House / Techno / Various Electronic
How/Why You Became a Musician: My love for music started first through movies and listening to classical music with my dad. Years later, after getting into video games, I discovered electronic music in an old game called Star Control II. I wanted to create music that sounded like that. I never actually made music just like that game because well, it was utter cheese. But it inspired me to get into playing keyboard and guitar which is where I started from. I loved the idea of creating worlds that people could get lost in made of sound.
Is There a Purpose/Vision to your music? Explain: It has always been my aim in music to be a vessel. I personally put my faith in something higher than myself which I believe to be the one true God. I am merely a short stop for this music to take before reaching the ears of others. My aim is creating worlds, not just sound, places that when people listen they are transported into another reality so to speak.
Best/Favorite Music-related Experience (doesn’t have to be related to your music): This is a really hard one since I have been blessed to have so many experiences, but still one of the greatest nights of my life was in a small club in Atlanta called “The Mark.” John 00 Fleming was playing to about 500 sweaty energetic people. The connection between the audience and “J00f” was incredible and that is what kick started me to get back into music production after a 2 year hiatis.
What did you grow up listening to? As a child most of what I listened to was classical music on NPR (Composers like Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Brahms). Later on though I got a lot into industrial rock (Circle of Dust, Mortal, Nine Inch Nails, Front 242, Aleixa) and alternative music (even some metal). As I grew into adulthood I went back and started listening to a lot of 80′s music which is a big influence on my production as well.
Your music sounds like (ie: other bands/DJs people might like): I would say that if you are a listener of artists such as Sasha, Gareth Emery, Nick Warren, Shiloh, or the like, then you will enjoy what I work on. Lately I’ve been fascinated with combining Progressive House, Electro, Tech-Tribal, Synthpop and some breaks into a cauldron of mind twisting sound.
Links to your music/Contact you:
http://www.whoisfitzpatrick.com
http://www.myspace.com/fitzpatrickbook
http://www.pastdeux.com
Anything else you want my readers to know: I think it is important for everyone to know that, God I think your doing a great job and all, I’m gonna let you finish and all, but Sega had the best Genesis of all time. Well, not really just kidding.
But I would like to say, just because something is not perceived to be popular does not mean that it is not good. Next time someone makes an ignorant statement like “techno is so 1990′s” or “people don’t like that music anymore” take a look at the world around you. People can only be into what they are exposed to, if you love something then you should share it with those closest to you. That goes with anything, not just music.
Music Tuesday Spotlight: DJ Modulation
This week I had the privledge of interviewing someone I met this summer, DJ Modulation from Arizona. I really enjoy his music and think that you will too. So here we go, an inside spotlight on a great Christian DJ.
Real Name: Sandro Porres
Band/DJ/Artist Name: I go by many names…but I’m not like the other “goes by many names”. DJ Modulation is what I’ve kind of gone by for my solo/live PA sets. But I have two Christian Electronic bands: Modular 7 and KriSand. I also do remixes for other artists under my real name, Sandro Porres.
Genre of Music: The various sides of electronic music.
How/Why You Became a Musician: I was always around music and instruments. Pretty much from birth, if not before, lol. So I guess I was just meant to be doing this.
Is There a Purpose/Vision to your music? Explain: Yes! Very much. I’m on a mission. It’s a spiritual warfare mission for souls. I really believe that all music seeps into the subconscious and can very much influence us. That’s why It’s important for me to promote a good message and positive lyrics that point the way towards Jesus. Some of the remixes I do are not by Christians artists. But I am, so my hope is that people will still find a way to at least wonder why I like Jesus so much.
Best/Favorite Music-related Experience (doesn’t have to be related to your music): I’ve had so many. But I’d have to say the best experiences are when people genuinely get lifted up by the message.
What did you grow up listening to? I grew up listening to pretty much all types of music. From the Beatles to led zeppelin. Stryper and Amy Grant. Metalica..Classical, Dance music….
Your music sounds like (ie: other bands/DJs people might like): I’m influenced by royksopp, depeche mode…so some of that probably comes out in my music.
Links to your music/Contact you: www.myspace.com/djmodulation
Anything else you want my readers to know: I believe it all starts from God, our creator. You don’t have to look far, and everywhere you look, you will see how creative God is. He is the ultimate artist. From amazing sunrises to sunsets. To our planet and universe. The human body and all living creatures. God’s masterful artistry is everywhere and in everything.
So with that in mind, I feel that humans make God happy when we are creative too. I imagine God smiling and enjoying all his little creations attempts at creativity. I actually think that God wants us to be creative and has put a little different talent in all of us. It’s sort of each persons purpose to discover these talents and use them in a way that serves a good and Godly purpose.
I just want to thank Sandro for taking the time to share a bit more about himself and his music. Please take the time to check him out: www.myspace.com/djmodulation and download his set from Cornerstone Afterhours 2009: http://tastyfresh.com/rokdownloads/podcasts/specials_ah2009_djmodulation.mp3
Music Tuesday:Coconut Records
Ever seen a really funny movie with Jason Schwartzman’s name in the credits? Ya know, this guy: 
Well, did you know that before he was a big famous actor he was the drummer in Phantom Planet? I used to love them! Anyway, this all has a point. In 2006 Jason started a new band called Coconut Records and I’ve been a fan ever since. The music is west coast indie rock and in my opinion, is the type of music you could cruise for a long time listening to and never get tired of it. This past year Coconut Records
released a second album with vocals from just as famous actress Zooey Deschanel. It’s worth a listen! Not sure where to start? Click the link below for their first album. My favorite songs are Nighttiming and West Coast.
New Music Tuesday:I Want Your Feedback This Time!
Have you ever reached that point where you love your music but you’re just craving something new? I reach this point every few months and this time I would like your help! I love to worship. But I’m not a huge fan of the traditional worship or even contemporary worship music. I can worship to a lot of different styles of music. Except rap. Just can’t get into that
What bands/groups/singers/songs do you recommend?
Who is your favorite worship artist?
What about jamming in your car — who do you listen to?
I want to hear from you!
New Music Tuesday:Eisley
Eisley isn’t a new band and they don’t have new music out but since they’re coming to NY this week I thought I’d share a bit about them
Eisley is an indie pop/rock band from Texas consisting of a bunch of young family members. Now if you’re thinking the Partridge Family or Brady Bunch, please stop. Eisley is great music for days like today. Ya know, it’s kind of gloomy so you don’t want anything too crazy but you definitely want to hear some great non-depressing music. And personally, I love doing pilates to Eisley. I’m able to zone out in a busy gym and just relax to their soothing sound.
So check them out: http://www.myspace.com/eisley
New Music Tuesday:Various Artists w/ Videos!
Hey guys! Unfortunately I’m insanely busy at work (we have a show coming up in 2 weeks) so writing full blogs during the day is pretty impossible. So instead of my usual blog about 1 artist, I’m referring you to my current favorite website.
It’s Relevant Magazine, a Christian run music magazine who thinks so far out of the box that I’m not sure there ever was a box. Check out their website but most importantly, check out their music video page. I can spend hours on it! Now I’m just going to put a little disclaimer out there. Relevant DOES work with and promote non-Christian bands as well as Christian artists you’ve known about for years. So use your judgment and do some research before falling in love with a band.
Before I go, here are some of my favorite videos on there that I haven’t posted on my blog in the past:
“Sing Sang Sung” – Air (love the video concept and art work)
“Microphone” – Coconut Records (guilty pleasure band of mine for a while now)
“Hold On” – Abandon (good video, good song)
New Music Tuesday:Hawk Nelson
New Music Tuesday:Owl City
Have you ever heard a song and immediately knew you had to hear the rest of the album? That’s what happened the first time I heard synthpop insomniac artist Adam Young, a.k.a. Owl City. Owl City is a mix of fun sound effects, “light life” topics (i.e. Going to the dentist and cold winter days) and a beat that will surely make your head bop. As I described to Rachel the other day at work, “It’s the type of music that will either put you in a good mood and make you dance in your car or you’ll turn it off because you’re in a bad mood and it’s absolutely annoying to hear music like this when you’re in a bad mood.” Still not sure? Well let’s put it this way…he’s friends with Relient K…it has to be fun!
Check out Owl City’s latest release that I just had to buy at 7am Thursday before work: Ocean Eyes
New Music Tuesday:deeflash!
Today’s new music artist is definitely the highest on my list. This up and coming DJ/Music Producer released his first EP simply entitled deeflash EP
And when I say produce I of course mean that I listen to the song when he asks me to and tell him what I like and don’t like, often with guidance on what I’d like him to change haha. So with that said, I’d like to go on the record and say that I had a huge part in the success of Red Eye Every club it’s been played in explodes when the song comes on. And the “whistling” part is quite catchy! Have NO idea what I’m talking about? Well shame on you! Check it out now by clicking the links or images above. Prefer video? Watch the music video I created for it!
A special thank you and shout out to The Gates break dancers in this video. You guys continue to amaze me.
New Music Tuesday:Hillsong London
I have a lot of friends who love Hillsong and Hillsong United so here’s my recommendation for you, try Hillsong London! Not only do they do great worship but they have an awesome dance remix album that I highly recommend Jesus Is Re:mix
Not much more to say, the album speaks for itself and after a full weekend of dance music, I can’t wait to worship to this album again.
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