Just a quick heads up for those in or around Los Angeles this weekend: Three of my favorite acts will be performing at Los Globos in Silverlake this coming Saturday, May 5th: Demdike Stare, Tropic of Cancer and Vatican Shadow (live debut). I saw Demdike Stare live at Unsound in New York two weeks ago and they blew my mind. So, yeah.. this event is not to be missed if you can make it down there.
Facebook event page / $12 tickets here.
FINDERS KEEPERS, 2011 // CD / BUY: CD / DIGITAL
Taken from the compilation Make Do & Mend 02: Demdike Stare Supports Finders Keepers. This track is an exclusive edit of Billy Green’s “Toadstrip” from the excellent Stone OST reissued by Finders Keepers in 2009.
Just a quick heads up for those who happen to be in or around Berlin on November 11: Demdike Stare, Andy Stott, Tropic of Cancer and Emptyset will be playing live at the notorious Berghain alongside Milton Bradley, Raime and Opium Hum. This lineup is a no-brainer so be there if you can.
To be honest, I’ve been so busy with work lately that I haven’t bought or listened to any new records in over a month. However, here’s a couple of mixes I’ve been enjoying recently.
Antworth Kirk & Demdike Stare – Dublab: Live Thursday Transmission (2011-06-02)
Another beautiful showcase of rare and obscure sounds, expertly curated by the mighty Antworth Kirk & Demdike Stare. Those guys truly never fail to impress me with their blend of obscurity and vintage electronics. Definitely a keeper.
Conforce – LWE Podcast 87
One of the hottest producers of 2011 delivers a bangin’ mix for the LWE guys.
DeepChord – DJB.157
Nice blend of deep and dubbed out techno courtesy of Rod Modell, aka Deepchord. The mix also features a track from his forthcoming LP on Soma Recordings. I can’t wait!
Here’s a proper late night sonic trip courtesy of Demdike Stare (aka Sean Canty and Miles Whittaker) recorded exclusively for Self-Titled Magazine‘s “Needle Exchange” podcast series. This British duo never fails to amaze me with their excellent and always inspiring choice of rare and obscure records.
In related news, the duo’s new 3xCD box set, Triptych, is out now on Modern Love.
DOWNLOAD: Needle Exchange 053 [Official.fm]