thesixtyone

So I just discovered (with the help of digg) the newest and coolest way for fans and artists to connect and share their experiences. And it's based on the market system, so it has to work. Created by two USC students James Miao and Samuel Hsiung, thesixtyone is a site where artists upload their music, fans upload new music they've found, and then everyone rates everything together. The catch? you have a limited number of bumps (how you rate a song) that you can spend, but if songs that you've bumped get a lot of other bumps, you win more bumps to spend. Musical casino! So whether you are an artist that just wants their music heard, or you're a fan that wants to prove how good you are at picking new acts, thesixtyone is pretty much a win-win situation. Kudos to the creators for quitting their day jobs to make another music site for our generation--maybe one day they'll be richer than that facebook guy.

COUSIN COLE!!!!!!!!!!!

cousin cole is terrific. normally 1/2 of flagrant fowl with thealsoveryhot pocketknife (check out discobelle's megapost and get the alicia keys remix;), this bklyn native has lately been bangin out one club banger after another, and the kids have been eating it up. its actually kind of nauseating to think of how many times i've played his soulja boy remix at parties this fall. (despite my nausea, it will no doubt remain a crowd favorite, especially among the football and soccer teams;) in short, cousin cole's remixes make top 40 pop/hiphop really fun to dance to. get this steez and keep checkin his myspace for new tracks and concert dates to come.

Wes Fif - Haterz Everywhere ft. BOB (CC Remix)
Bird Peterson - Twurk Central (Cousin Cole Remix)
Gucci Mane - Freaky Gurl ft. Ludacris (CC's Super Freaky Mix)
R. Kelly - Ignition (Cousin Cole Remix)
Timbaland - Way I Are (Cousin Cole's Unwound Mix)
Shop Boyz - Party Like a Rock Star (CC's Rock Mix)
Charlotte Gainsbourg - The Operation (CC Remix)
Soulja Boy - Crank Dat (Cousin Cole Remix)

and cause i love you and i love the last 1omin of this mix so much, i give you:
Cousin Cole - Mixin' it up for Discobelle
...with tracklist and commentary by Cousin Cole himself, courtesy of those peerless swedes at discobelle

Moodymann - Technology Stole My Vinyle
I figured this would be a great way to start the mix off. This is
brand new genius material from Kenny Dixon, Jr.

Daniel Wang - Like a Dream I Can’t Stop Dreaming
I wanted to play some early night type records, the kind of songs
that people will dance to without ever having heard them before.
Disco is the king!

In Flagranti - Business Acumen
I’m jealous of these guys. They’re making pretty great music, and it
sounds a little different from what anyone else is doing. I like to
think it’s a New York thing.

Ost & Kjex - Milano Mongolian (A Thrilling Mungophony In Two Parts)
This is actually a Mungolian Jetset remix of Milano Model. Like it
says, it’s in two parts, and I just used the second part (the whole
track’s more than 11 minutes long!)

Moodymann - Inspiration From a Small Black Church on the East Side of Detroit
I used this to transition to some housier songs. I also thought it
would make sense to go from this into the Roland Clark, since they’re
both about God and all.

Roland Clark - God is Good (DJ Spen Dub)
I really love spiritual house music. This is one of my favorite
tracks from last year. DJ Spen makes music to play in the club, and
he’s from Baltimore, but this is definitely not Baltimore Club.

Cousin Cole - Zing Boom (Demo)
This is a remix I just did. I think it’s pretty good but the drums
and some of the other sounds need some work. I’m not going to say
what it’s a remix of, so maybe it’ll be more exciting when you hear
it. Check it out though.

Fedde Le Grand - Put Your Hands Up for Detroit
Yeah, this has been out for a while, but so many of my actual friends
(not dj-friends) are going to be psyched to hear it. Besides, I made
up a little blend (see below) that fits pretty nicely, and I really
wanted to play it here. I edited this a little because I think it
takes too long between the breakdowns.

Blaqstarr - Hands Up Thumbs Down
Thank you Serato loop feature!!

Simian - Never Be Alone
I’m one of those assholes who’s been playing the Justice remix
forever and is totally sick of it. I actually started playing the
original instead of the remix about a year ago, before most people
here were playing the remix (I’m so cool right?). It was a bitch to
get the 45 of this from Europe when I didn’t use Serato. Things done
changed, I guess.

Alter Ego - Rocker
This is a couple years old, but I’ve never heard anyone play it out
in New York (maybe this says more about where I go than anything
else). It’s still an awesome song, and maybe even ahead of it’s time.

DJ Class - Tear Da Club Up
Oh man, another song everyone’s probably sick of. Whatever; this is a
king among songs, and I don’t think I’m going to get tired of playing
it. I hate when DJs play it before they’ve really had a chance to
“rock this bitch” — am I supposed to tear the club up for you or the
guy who just played before you?

Cousin Cole ft. Notorious BIG - Where Brooklyn At
This is a synthesis of ideas from Griff & Booman (Pick Em Up) and DJ
Mister Cee (Where Brooklyn At), but it’s not really a mashup. Maybe
you could call it an interpolation. I wanted to throw in that SWV
“Right Here” response too, but I couldn’t get it to where I liked it.
The sound quality is pretty shitty, but I don’t really care. Raw dog!!

Rod Lee - Star Track
This is like three great club songs in one, but for this mix you only
get to hear two of them. So go find the real thing!

Mr. Oizo - Patrick 122 (Extended Saxophone Edit)
BLOG HOUSE!! This shit is funky as hell. The saxophone sounds like
it’s trying to play slower but the drums keep whipping it into shape.

Diddy - Get Off (DJ Booman mix)
This track is so great. It makes me retroactively love everything
Puffy’s ever done. And Booman is making some of the best club music
I’ve heard lately. (I think I kind of fucked up the mix into this;
sorry.)

Cousin Cole ft. Jocelyn Brown - Why Waste Your Time (Demo)
This is a new club track I made from Jocelyn Brown’s “Love’s Gonna
Get You” acapella and inspired by Bizarre Inc.’s “Why Waste Your
Time.” Dumb and simple. The kick drums sound like shit here. I guess
I played it too loud.

Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson & DOE - Way I Are (Cousin Cole’s Unwound Mix)
Man, I’m SO happy with this remix. I feel like an asshole for saying
it, but I really love it — I’ve probably listened to it about 40
times since I made it a week ago. If you didn’t guess, the samples
are chopped from Marva Whitney’s “Unwind Yourself” (the original
source for Mark the 45 King’s “The 900 Number,” itself the source for
DJ Kool’s “Let Me Clear My Throat.”) I feel like this could be on Hot
97… Someone make it happen!

Cousin Cole - More Models
This is my remix of “Make it Rain (Remix).” I didn’t let it play past
the first chorus, but let me just say I love R Kelly on this song!

MIA - Bird Flu (Guns Up Buraka version)
Got this off the Mad Decent website. I prefer the original, but I
think this one hits a little harder and it’s easier to mix. MIA’s new
album is shaping up to be amazing.

Wes Fif ft. BOB - Haterz Everywhere (Cousin Cole Remix)
My remix isn’t too different from the original, but I think it’s cool
anyway. I was trying to go for an Ed Banger-y overdriven bass sound
but I don’t know if it really came out. You’ll be pleased to know
that it’s still a rap song (I didn’t give it a dance beat except in
the intro). I edited out the second verse just to move along more
quickly.

Allez Allez - African Queen (Quiet Village remix)
And then we come down…

Noosha Fox - The Heat is On
This is a nice oddball summer song by the singer of “SSSingle
bed” (Fluxblog I see you!) I think this might be considered Balearic
or Cosmic or something or maybe it’s too weird and poppy.

Heads Up

to get you in the mood...

Tittsworth - Titts'mas(zshare)

Neon Neon

From the combined ultra-genius of LA producer Boom Bip plus Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals comes Neon Neon, an electro-incredible tour de force. Consistent with the 80's revival that is dominating the new music scene, Neon Neon cuts right to the chase with a concept album chock full of dirty electro and hip-hop bumping revolving around the life of an 80's automobile playboy named John DeLorean. From listening to this EP one time, you can only guess as to what amazingness the full album will bring. Combined with hints that it will also feature help from Yo Majesty!, the Magic Numbers, and Beck, the complete Neon Neon album promises to be something to look forward to. In the meantime, enjoy these EP samplers.

myspace is the new place for hearing neon neon tracks.
get the full length this monday.

Buy Anything Day

If you participate in the international version of Buy Nothing Day today, you hate America. Maybe you like shopping, but you don't like big crowds or the adrenaline rush of getting the last parking spot, and so you cower in your home all day waiting for the lines to go down while secretly doing all of your shopping online. But you still hate America.

On the other hand, if you participate in Buy Nothing Day because you think that you are upholding the true spirit of the holidays, you hate America and you didn't pay attention to Jesus. Remember Jesus said, "It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven (Luke 18:25)". So unless you have a tiny camel or a big fucking needle, you best go out and spend all of that money that this glorious nation has passed on to you so that by the time you die, you are not as rich as the man behind you. And think of the children; for every pair of shoes that you don't buy, there is a Chinese family that won't get a serving of rice for the day.

And in terms of holiday spirit, forget about it. The entire holiday season stems from pagan beliefs and Harry Potter stories so if you don't shop the entire time, you might get struck down by Zeus the god of consumption and globalization. My advice? Why try to put something back into the holidays that was never there in the first place? Just because you're out shopping doesn't mean that you can't be full of holiday spirit; with all of that human interaction you're bound to get the opportunity to open the door for someone, or help an old lady carry her bags to the car or let that other car cut you off. The people that would have you believe that the process of not shopping will somehow save your soul are the same people that would rather have you save your money to put in the coffer when it comes around to your pew. It's not how much you shop, it's simply how you shop that matters. So get out there, buy this new ridiculously hot American Apparel dress:

and get yourself a new pair of shoes, but be full of holiday spirit the entire time. Go America.

Amy Winehouse - Fuck Me Pumps (Mylo remix)(zshare)

HIPHOP MEGA POST!!!!!!

tons of songs to remind you that not all (new) hiphop sucks balls;)

Cam'ron drops an epic two disc mixtape and of course pleases the hell out of everyone. download the whole mixtape here.

Cam'ron - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Cam'ron - Kill My Dog ft. Tom Gist

Wale. the ambassador of rap for the capital. as far as i'm concerned, kanye and 50 both lost because the albums they spent millions producing and advertising didn't even come close to being as good as the mixtape Wale put out for free with Nick Catchdubs. get it here.

Wale - Nike Boots
Wale - Good Girls (Cousin Cole Remix v1.4)
Wale - Freaks (DJ Quixotic and Brontosaurus Remix)

kid sister, born melissa young in markham, il. she's hot. her brother is half of flosstradamus. she's dating a-trak. sadly shit fell through and kid sister won't be gracing VT with her presence anytime soon:(

Kid Sister - Switch Board
Kid Sister - Pro Nails ft. Kanye West
Chromeo - Tenderoni (Sinden Remix ft. Kid Sister)

Cool Kids. they played the daft punk after party. they are currently on tour with M.I.A. their tracks are fresh and they dress like a hipster version of run dmc. cool kids are cool as shit. hopefully we'll be seeing them in the northeast kingdom this fall?!(fingers crossed)

Cool Kids - Black Mags
Cool Kids - What It Iz
Cool Kids - Gettin' It ft. Lil Wayne

his beard is silly. he hails from philly. (sorry i won't do that again) but seriously freeway's new album feels a lot like the game's debut work. he sounds genuine and jay-z and 50 produce the shit out of him. (and that's a good thing;)

Freeway - Nuttin' On Me
Freeway - Take it to the Top ft. 50 Cent

*we don't do hiphop posts often so if you feel like i missed someone or completely missed the boat comment and let us know.

Blast from the Past

Once upon a time, I found this album called Motown Remixed in the studio. I played it and made people dance for months. Then it got forgotten and put back in the shelves of the music library where forgotten cds go. But then I found it again yesterday and listened and danced again. If you haven't heard this, get on it.

I Want You Back - Jackson 5 (z-trip remix)(zshare)
Tears of a Clown - Smokey Robinson (Hotsnax remix)(zshare)
ABC - Jackson 5 (Salaam Remy Krunk-A-Delic Party Mix)(zshare)

The Lattice Group

long time friends of wrmc 91.1fm Astri von Arbin Ahlander and Vetta Kofman have recently launched a project/non-profit/organization named The Lattice Group and they have a snazzy new website brought to you by some of the finest scandinavian designers;) As it was explained to me, the mission of The Lattice Group is to raise awareness and discussion about work-life conflicts. (i.e. men vs. women in workplace/career paths/etc.) of course its a lot more complex than that but you'll have to visit the site to learn more:
http://thelatticegroup.org/
and for your listening pleasure....
The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up (zshare)
p.s. if you want an in-person explanation, be sure to stop by the library cafe seven days a week. they hang out there a lot

20/WHITE/MALE/RAD

i've been wanting to write this post for awhile now but alas, life sometimes gets in the way of the internet. but anywho, Mercurius FM = EPIC. like no joke. this guy is from phoenix, AZ and according to his myspace he is 20/WHITE/MALE/RAD (not necessarily in that order). I know i've thrown epic around a lot this year, but i can objectively say now that Mercurius FM is thoroughly homeric. He's not just another white kid that figured out traktor, this guy has an an amazing ear and an original sound and he is remixing everything.....

Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing (MFM Soul of House Remix)
Chromeo - 100% (MFM Tenderoni Vinyl Only Remix)
Sebastien Grainger - When U Go Out (MFM Disco Love Remix)
Busy P - Rainbow Man (MFM Scream Remix V2)
Armand Van Helden - I Want Ur Soul (MFM House Re-Edit V2)
Daft Punk - Face to Face (MFM Jackin' House Re-Edit)
Daft Punk - Crescendolls (MFM Indo Silver Club Remix)

and he has a delicious new EP out....

but you're going to have to buy this one on your own. get it on his myspace page. now.

p.s. also head over to the myspace page to hear his epic and yet to released remix of New Jack

WWWednesday 15

Ok guys, sorry for the long time with no updates. If you've ever studied at Middlebury in October, you know that shit gets crazy. Right now I should be studying economics but the utility cost of getting out this new music is much higher (especially when half of it is from Sweden), so here goes:

Muscles (Guns Babes Lemonade) - Of course everyone has been dancing to this one for a while, but we just got the whole album in the station. so to celebrate, flex 'em.
Ice Cream (zshare)

The Mary Onettes (The Mary Onettes) - Genius. It's like if New Order got young again, changed their name and were from Sweden.
Pleasure Songs

Tempo No Tempo (Repetition EP) - East yayo rockers and their post-punk jerk-out sound from the new EP.
Repetition (zshare)

Coconut Records (Nighttiming) - WRMC <3 Jason Schwartzman!!!
West Coast (zshare)

Emily Jane White (Dark Under Coat) - Theme song from the new movie coming out, aptly titled "Wild Tigers I Have Known".
Wild Tigers I Have Known (zshare)

Kylie Minogue (X) - No, we actually don't have this album yet, but it's too exciting not to post this released track.
In My Arms (zshare)

The Hives (The Black and White Album) - Although these Swedes never really caught on in America, the album is still fun and rockin. Also, I heard they were in the studio with...Timbaland? And Pharrel?
Won't Be Long (zshare)

Joe Lally (Nothing is Overrated) - I can't stand Fugazi, but this song is dope.
Painfully Aware (zshare)

Lightspeed Champion (Galaxy of the Lost) - So after leaving Test Icicles, Devnote Hynes went to Omoha to record a folk album. That's right. And this song is also dope. And it's about the infamous nightclub in Middlebury.
Xanadu (zshare)

Anna Ternheim (Anna Ternheim) - (more) Swedish singer songwriter who also sings beautifully in English.
Today is a Good Day (zshare)

Cary Brothers (Who Are You) - Remember those guys that were famous for awhile from that song on the Garden State soundtrack? Well they released a whole album of that stuff this summer.
Ride (zshare)

Jens Lekman (Night Falls Over Kortedala) - Here is some of that sweet Swedish indie pop everyone's been talkin about. So much Sweden today...
If I Could Cry (zshare)