Today Is Anti-Pop Consortium Day

Today is Fever Ray Day

Fever Ray Tour 2009 from Fever Ray on Vimeo.

Seven from Fever Ray on Vimeo.

Triangle Walks from Fever Ray on Vimeo.

When I Grow Up from Fever Ray on Vimeo.

If I Had A Heart from Fever Ray on Vimeo.

Thought Of The Day

Thanks: Gary Doomsday

Anti-pop Consortium Album Review and Live Footage (Time Out NY)

Time Out NY Album review:
Anti-Pop Consortium
Fluorescent Black (Big Dada)

Like Jay-Z, Anti-Pop Consortium released its “farewell” album in 2003. But only now, on the heels of the superstar’s third postretirement full-length, is this esteemed alt-hip-hop collective staging a studio comeback. Fluorescent Black is so hyperinvolved, it’s hard to begrudge the delay. If the disc doesn’t match the glitchy splendor of APC’s 2002 landmark, Arrhythmia, it still attains euphoric sensory overload on tracks like “Get Lite,” in which wobbly synths command as much attention as syllable-crammed verses. During “Apparently,” “End Game” and other standouts, rhymes fuse cyborglike with high-tech beats, yielding a bracingly weird underground response to The Blueprint 3’s glitzy arena rap.—Hank Shteamer

Anti-Pop Consortium plays Santos Party House Tue 29.

M. Sayyid (Anti-Pop Consortium) Makes "Fire" on the MPC

Thanks to DJ Prolific for the link!

Energy 2 Burn: Saturday September 26 featuring Yours Truly

Something Terrible is Happening!

Protect Insurance Companies PSA from Will Ferrell

The Making Of An Album Cover

This is a cool lil vid about the making of Jay-Z's "The Blueprint 3" album cover. Interesting...

NEW DJ MIX: Radio:Rontronik - Broadcast 2

CGN presents Radio Rontronik: Broadcast 2 (Transmission To Alternate Earths), the second of the series. This time out the its a Detroit/Chicago/Manchester (Hacienda Years) vibe...

Get it here.
For track listing contact me at rontronik@rontronik.com

This is dedicated to all my peeps and especially my fellow virgos.

To-Do List For Today

Album Cover of The Month: Spritualized (Special Edition Package)

new version

old version

This is the best special packaging release i have ever scene! A 12 track album delivered as a set of pills (ie: each track on it's own mini-cd in a blister-pack). How awesome is that? I remember seeing this at an HMV in London years ago. Should have bought it. Now Spiritualized is set to re-release the album with more special packaging and art (see below for details).

PRESS RELEASE (direct from Spiritualized official website):

The re-issue is now scheduled for the second half of November, exact release date is tbc.The artwork has changed, some of the packaging is similar to the original release.

There will be 3 formats released:

Ltd Collectors Edition - 12 disc pill pack + 2 additional cd's of previously unreleased material in new artwork.

Deluxe pack - 3 cd's in one blister pill pack. The original album plus the 2 additional cd's of unreleased material.

Standard jewel case of the original album in new artwork. The old design will no longer be manufactured.

Additional cd track listings information to follow. Pack shots of new design available nearer release date.

That's all for now...

Capitalism: A Love Story (Trailer)

Detroit: Underground Resistance

If you are into music and movements, you should watch this now.

NEW DJ MIX: Radio:Rontronik - Broadcast 1

CGN presents Radio Rontronik: Broadcast 1 (Permanent Midnight), the first of a new series. This initial mix is dark and dubstep tinged with a few surprises thrown in “Rontronik style”.

Get it here.
For track listing contact me at rontronik@rontronik.com

G-Star Campaign 2009 (Behind The Scenes)

Must See: Art & Copy (Trailer)

The Instant Dj ToolBox

special shout to DJ Tech Tools and Current_.

Thought Of The Day

Album Cover of The Month: Mike & Rich

This is one of the funniest yet classic covers i've ever seen. It's a parody of an old Milton Bradley board game box cover called "Downfall." Music is great too. Mike = Mike Paradinas (aka µ-Ziq) and Rich = Richard D James (aka Aphex Twin).

Big ups to Choimatic for reminding me of this

Lego Vs. Wu-Tang

Wu-Tang Lego: Da Mystery of Chessboxin' from davo on Vimeo.

Hotness!

thanks to Gary for the link!

Ghostly International iPhone App

Ghostly Discovery from Ghostly International on Vimeo.

This shit is pretty hot!

Birthers = WTF?

Watch this footage from "Hardball With Chris Matthews." These misguided Republicans are really drawing at straws to still claim that Obama may not have been born in the US of A... Wow.

Flynn Lives

Rachel Maddow Vs. Pat Buchanan On Race

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Further proof that racism is alive and well in the U.S. of A. Also a little more detail on "C Street" (Religious Organization in D.C.) and more

NSFW: Sprite Ad (Banned In Germany)

RNC Web Site Promoting Anti-Semitic, Anti-Latino, and Pornographic Literature

See the official link here.

Original link exposing the BS is here.

Actual screenshots:

EMERGENCY ALERT - Stop the NEW Real ID - S.1261 - The PASS Act

This is an EMERGENCY ACTION ALERT to stop S.1261, The Pass Act which is worse than Real ID. We need to contact all the members of the Senate Committee for Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to kill this before it gets to the Senate floor.


Tell them:
1. We are opposed to Real ID and the PASS Act
2. We are opposed to being enrolled in a Biometric Identification System
3. We don't want Social Security Numbers in our DMV databases
4. No RFID chips in our Driver's Licences
5. No federal intervention with the issuance of our State driver's licenses
6. We are not willing to trade our freedom for security.

All of these actions are unconstitutional and a direct attack on our civil liberties and our unalienable rights.

This ID is a GLOBAL BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (see this video above for details) and is a direct attack on our national security.

This will take you 16 minutes (one minute for each committee member) see their contact info:

Sen. Joe Leiberman, DC voicemail: 202-224-4041,
fax: 202-224-9750, CT: 800-225-5605 Committe Chair

Sen. Susan Collins, DC phone: 202-224-2523, fax 202-224-2693 Maine numbers

Sen. Daniel Akatta, DC phone: 202-224-6361, fax 202-224-2126,
HI: 808-522-8970 Bill SPONSOR

Sen. Michael Bennet, DC phone 202-224-5852, fax: 202-224-5036, Colorado numbers

Sen. Roland Burris, DC phone 202-224-2854 , fax: 202-228-3333, Illinois numbers

Sen. Thomas Carper, DC phone: 202-224-2441,
fax: 202-228-2190, Delaware numbers

Sen. Thomas Coburn, DC phone: 202-224-5754, fax: 202-224-6008, Oklahoma numbers

Sen. John Ensign, DC phone: 202-224-6244, fax: 202-228-2193, Nevada numbers

Sen. Lindsey Graham, DC phone: 202-224-5972, Fax: none listed, So. Carolina numbers

Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, DC voicemail: 202-224-5824,
fax: 202-224-9735, Louisiana numbers

Sen. Carl Levin, DC phone: 202-224-6221, fax: 202-224-1388, Michigan numbers

Sen. John McCain, DC phone: 202-224-2235, fax: 202-228-2862, Arizona numbers

Sen. Claire McCaskill, DC phone: 202-224-6154, fax: 202-228-6326, Missouri numbers

Sen. Mark Pryor, DC phone: 202-224-2353, fax: 202-228-0908, Arkansas numbers

Sen. Jon Tester, DC phone: 202-224-2644, fax: 202-224-8594, Montana numbers

Sen. George Voinovich, DC phone: 202-224-3353, NO fax, Ohio numbers

Album Cover(s) of The Month: Street Sweeper Social Club (Tom Morello / Boots Riley) + Grace Jones

It's a double dose this month:

1. When i first heard that Tom Morello and Boots Riley were forming a new-fangled rap/band i was pretty psyched to hear what the outcome would be... Well, as expected, it's pretty good. Not hot, but good. However, i love love love the album cover. the name/title says it all...


2. My fellow designer Frank Zuber sent this over and i was immediately ecstatic! More about this cover Frank to come in an update...

-UPDATE-
Here is what Mr. Zuber had to say about the Grace Jones "La Vie En Rose" 12inch cover:

Earlier this year Grace Jones released her long-awaited, triumphant comeback album "Hurricane." 2009 the singer/actress/model/freak/icon Grace Jones is still relevant. "La Vie en Rose" was the third single by the jamaican singer. Jones' fairly radical bossanova/disco interpretation of Edith Piaf's signature tune became her first international hit single and a staple of her repertoire and later performed as part of her 1981 A One Man Show, then the only track from her disco era to be included in the show. This 12" cover is about pure joy that could simply pop up whenever hearing your favorite tune. The clipped out look underlines the non-perfectionist approach to life and its happiness. To quote Grace from her career defining album Slave to the Rhythm "if you're wondering what's wrong with my voice, I just choked on my own siliva" (interview snippet in-between songs). Welcome back Grace...

1958-2009

Get my dedication selections mix here.

Tracklist is as follows:
1. Human Nature
2. Darling Dear
3. This Place Hotel
4. Can’t Help It
5. Let Me Show You The Way To Go
6. Remember The Time
7. Blame It On The Boogie
8. PYT (U-Tern Remix)
9. Your Ways
10. Torture
11. Walk Right Now
12. Can You Feel It
13. Never Can Say Goodbye

Android Architecture - EP (Free Download)

Get It here.

Genius Bar Recommendation Not So Genius

I was at the Apple Store a couple of days ago getting my iPod repaired. Done deal in 15minutes (great!). So I thought I woulld ask if they carried the protection pack that safeguards your laptop from hand/oil wrist wear-and-tear. The "Genius" tells me that they do not carry such a thing and suggested I got to JandR as they have what I'm looking for... Well fast-forward to today. I go to JandR only to find that they do not carry anything close to what I was looking for. Thanks "Genius" for the 45minute wild goose chase...

Digging By Justin Holbrook

Digging from justin holbrook on Vimeo.

The vid above is a one-minute narrative based on the dj's secret ingredients—vintage records and obscure samples that are brought to life in sonic compositions.

Shot, edited, and music by Justin Holbrook.

Starring: constalation funk.

Completed for Christopher Simmons' GD.2 Class at California College of the Arts. San Francisco, Ca.


Shout to DJ Prolific for the link

Fever Ray "Triangle Walks" Video

Triangle Walks from Fever Ray on Vimeo.

Simply fresh...

Warp20 Box Set

This looks good! Let's hope the music chosen to be on this compilation will be as special and classic as the packaging.

Rock Band: The Beatles Special Edition (Animated Opening Sequence Trailer)

Not a big fan of this game but the Beatles special edition trailer looks pretty fantastic.

I Want One Of Those: Akai APC40

I've been using Ableton Live since it's inception. Its a great music program that is only getting better. Now Akai has dropped the APC40 and it is magnificent. Watch the video above.

Just Bill Trailer

A Documentary on Bill Withers is coming... See the trailer here


_thanks to DJ Prolific for the alert.

The Making of The Erotic House of Peter Saville

Remembering The Midnight Funk Association

This was the radio show that shaped my musical palette. It was hosted by the legendary Electrifying Mojo. Have a listen to the opening...

Stop... Hammer Time!

So funny...

NEW DJ MIX: No Name No Slogan

DJ Prolific and I are rocking the house at Von Kellar (basement of Von Wine Bar) on Tuesdays. This mix represents only half of the sounds you will here at the spot. My mix is available here. The second half (DJ Prolific's mix) is coming soon.


For track listing contact me at rontronik@rontronik.com



cover photo: BlacRen

Editorial Directors Vs. Alcoholics

The 10 Influential Creators for Magazine Design by Yasushi Fujimoto

This looks really good. See below for details.

Words from Rizzoli:
About the book: What is magazine design? What are magazine designers and art directors thinking, and in which directions are they heading? Armed with those simple questions, the author visited ten prominent magazine art directors who have been influential in the world of magazine design: Christophe Brunnquell (Purple), Work In Progress (Self Service), Yorgo Tloupas (Crash and Intersection), Jop Van Bennekom (Re-Magazine and Fantastic Man), M/M (Vogue Paris), David Carson (Ray-Gun), Tadanori Yokoo (Ryuko Tsuushin), Heikichi Harata (Garo And Heaven), Gento Matsumoto (Rits), and B, Kazunari Hattori (Here And There). By presenting each art director’s background, design style, and how they influenced the world of magazine design, Fujimoto tried to find answers to his questions. Along with interviews, the author shows page after page of the magazine designs of each director as well as photographs of their work environments. The art direction of the book is completed by the author himself.

About The Author: Yasushi Fujimoto, an art director and the head of his own design studio "Cap," has worked for many well-known Japanese magazines including Marie Claire Japan, Vogue Nippon and GQ Japan. He has also directed advertising projects for such clients as Louis Vuitton Japan and several apparel brands. In 1996, Fujimoto opened a gallery "Gallery Rocket" for young designers, photographers and illustrators to exhibit their works.

Order it here.

NEW DJ MIX: Gunseller Sounds by DJ Gunseller (Matt Rockman)

My fellow "Pocketporn" DJ, Gunseller (Matt Rockman) has dropped a mix on the world wide web... it is sure to delight. Get it here

New "V" Series Coming

The original mini series was great. Then they created a second mini series that was ok. Then they created a series that was dull... Let's hope this reboot does what Batman Begins did for that franchise.

Movement 09

Alice In Wonderland of House Music and Visual Wallpaper for Your Mind

Citizen Chu and Duane Harriot hipped me to this. Mad Hot! See it here.

NEW DJ MIX: 042909

One more shot… I have a new mix up for the download. Get it here.

For track listing contact me at rontronik@rontronik.com


cover photo: BlacRen

Album Cover of The Month: Crack The Skye

This will most likely be in my top 10 albums of 2009. Not only is the music amazing but just take a look at the cover. Check out Pitchfork's interview with the group here.

Thought Of The Day

Anti-Pop Consortium Signs to Big Dada

It's official! My homies Anti-Pop Consortium are returning to the scene to drop their next album "Fluorescent Black" September 9 on Big Dada. read all about it here

New Detroit Lions Logo

Although there's been a history of NFL teams who have seen an immediate turnaround in win-loss ratio (see Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers), i still don't see much progress for the dreadful Lions... RESTORE THE ROAR on the field by getting a good team together first, please!

How To Work Better

Taken from Yimmys Yayo

Rontronik Mix Bailout (A Historical Aural Journey For The Mind and Body)

With your pockets at about zero, why not raise the musical volume up to eleven? Taxes always make me cringe so i thought i would drop my little musical bailout on you. I was recently updating my iTunes library and came across my first dj mixes. So i thought i would gather them together and let folks hear the beginnings. It's a magical and historical journey that some of you will love and some you will hate, i'm sure. Anyway it goes, i think it will be a worthwhile listen. I hope you enjoy.


1. Autoworldradio 1 thru 6
[these are my first 6 dj mixes ever based on my first dj event called "Autoworld." It was hosted by me and and my homie Martin X at the late great Brownies (now called Hi-Fi)]
Get them here.


2. Epic Trilogy
(this was a 3 part dj mix based on a conversation i had with a couple of folks about the pros and cons of the trilogy in films)
Get them here.

For track listings contact me at rontronik@rontronik.com

Taxation, Teabagging and Dick Armey

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Get your mind out of the gutter and watch...

iBeat Drops "Freestylemen" today

This round the masked man drops a totally freestyled album. Get it here.

Lars von Trier's "Antichrist" Trailor

Lars von Trier's Antichrist - Official Trailer (Danish subtitles) from Zentropa on Vimeo.

Lar von Trier is what i like to call a "wild cowboy." This time he's rocking the horror genre. In the film, Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg play a couple who retreat to an isolated cabin in the woods following the death of their child.

Thought Of The Day

Energy 2 Burn: April 18 featuring Me

the great Duane Harriott has asked me to guest at his party "Energy 2 Burn" on Saturday April 18. ...this will be truly wild for the night.

NIN iPhone Application Is Fast Forward

Please Let This Be Good

It was (and still is) a great children's book. Let's hope it turns out to be a great movie.

NEW DJ MIX: 040709

Once again it’s on… I have a new mix up for the download. Get it here.

For track listing contact me at rontronik@rontronik.com


cover photo: BlacRen

Album Cover of The Month: Madvillainy

Madvillain was a collaboration of MF Doom and Madlib that was initially released back in 2004. I love this cover for it's stark simplicity...

I came across this again and thought about what's happening now. It's tax month. The economy is in dire straights. Unemployment is at a record-breaking level. Need i say more?

Well, yes actually. Doom does have a new album in stores now titled "Born Like This" and it's a banger.

Circlesquare - Dancers (Video)

Circlesquare - Dancers from Bienvenido Cruz on Vimeo.


Circlesquare's first single "Dancers" from Songs About Dancing & Drugs, has a Robert Longo inspired video from director Bienvenido Cruz. Have a look.

Restore The Republic: A Little Info About Federal Reserve System and Our Money

Blood: The Last Vampire (Japanese Trailer)

this should be a good adaptation of anime

Dam-Funk Is The Truth

Dâm Funk - Interview
by on-point

This is an artist to watch. Dam-Funk speaks on his music, deejaying, and his inspirations. I'm glad to know this dude.

President Obama News Conference (3/24/09)

Picture of The Month: Cindy Crawford in Soap Suds, Eyeliner and Nothing Else

The April issue of Allure Magazine focuses on "anti-aging." So i thought we should focus on this image from the issue of Cindy Crawford (43) posing in lather...

The caption reads: "This is what 43 looks like. Crawford's skin-care regimen includes a day cream with antioxidants, a sunscreen, a night cream, and an eye cream. She also swears by microdermabrasion - and protecting the skin on her hands, neck, and chest."

Willy Wonka Gives You a Golden Ticket To Horror thru an Everlasting Gobstopper?

Gobstopper Trailer from Paul Scheer

Funny Or Die has done it again. Check out this trailer for Willy Wonka as a horror film renamed as "Gobstopper."

NEW Party Alert: "No Name No Slogan" at Von Kellar Private Lounge (Starting Tues 3/24/09)

Hey Party People,
As you may know, Von has expanded to have a private basement lounge called Von Kellar. It's gorgeous and i'm sure those looking for something new will dig it. Anyway, i will be starting a residency there this coming Tuesday March 24 (see invite for details).

I know what some of you are thinking: "Tuesday? I have to work in the morning..." Well, come early (we start at 9p). Have a drink. Enjoy the music. Then get back in time for enough "Zzzzzz" to get you thru the day It's all good. The rest of you who don't give a flying fig newton about what early-morning-next-day looks like, prepare yourself for fun-times early in the week.

Hope to see you there!

Steven Colbert Vs. Michael Steele Part 2

The Colbert Report	Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Michael Steele's Rap Battle Response
comedycentral.com
Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Mark Sanford

Steven Colbert "drops it like it's hot" on Michael Steele again.

New Chin Chin Video "Go There With You"

Chin Chin - "Go There With You" from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

It's fresh! Enjoy the view

Album Cover of The Month: It's Blitz!

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have just dropped a delightful new album with a great album cover. It's called "It's Blitz!" and the cover is quite representative of that.

NEW DJ MIX: 030509

Yes yes yes... I have a new mix up for the download featuring tracks from Moodymann, Trentemøller, A Guy Called Gerald, Escort, Kanye West, Reese Project, Isolée and more

get it here

For track listing contact me at rontronik@rontronik.com

Steven Colbert Vs. Michael Steele

The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c

Michael Steele Gets Served

Colbert Report Full Episodes
Political Humor

Joke of the Day
Stand-Up Comedy

Steven Colbert breaks down the wackness that is RNC Chairman Michael Steel and challenges him to a freestyle rap battle. This is unbelievably awesome!

Adventure People Returns (One Night Only - "Dirty Mind" - Saturday March 7)

Hey party people,

We are throwing a very special "basement jammy jam" (and i do mean basement, as we will be in the basement of a restaurant - just like old house party times)! This one is guaranteed funky so come prepared to shake and pop...


the deets are here and on flyer above (of course):
Adventure People presents: Dirty Mind
Saturday March 7
at Aqua Clara Continental Restaurant
(BASEMENT --> its dark and dank and "secret" style)
202 Rivington St. (Between Ridge and Pitt)
10pm until ?...
no cover

+ drink specials all night

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