Holy shit, it has been a long time. I think it's time for a post don't you? Almost forgot I had thins bloggy thing on the internet here. Happy post-halloween / veterans day. Anybody still out there? --- who cares.

More soon.

MONTHLY MIXTAPE SERIES!

1st installment ::: JANUARY 2012

Forever Your Girl - Paula Abdul
Never Too Much (O Dahl K-Love Remix) - Luther Vandross
On Melancholy Hill (Feed Me Remix) - Gorillaz
Lights Out (Tepr Emo Remix) - Santigold
Cut Me Out - Mndr
Everything Is Everything - Phoenix
We Share Our Mothers Health -The Knife
Young Blood (David Sitek Remix) - The Naked & Famous
Psychic Chasms (Anoraak Remix) - Neon Indian
10 Dollar - M.I.A.
Bag It - Peaches
My Name Is Ira - Ira Atari & Rampue
Bonafied Lovin (Yuksek Remix) - Chromeo
2 People (Dcup Remix) - Jean Jacques Smoothie Ft Tara Busch
Epic Last Song (Lifelike Remix) - Does It Offend You, Yeah?
Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lucont's Thin White Duke Remix) - The Killers
Helena Beat (Lenno Remix) - Foster The People
Turn It Down (Le Castle Vania Remix) - Kascade W/ Rebecca & Fiona
Audacity Of Huge (Dekker & Johan Remix)- Simian Mobile Disco Ft. Chris Keating
Scream (Russ Chimes Remix) - Kelis
Comme Des Enfants (Le Matos Andy Carmichael Remix)- Coeur De Pirate
Set Fire To The Rain (A Stupid Hole Bootleg) - Adele
Something Good Can Work (The Twelves Remix) - Two Door Cinema Club

New 80's & 80's inspired mixtape

The Count's 80's-ish Winter Mix 2012
Naked Eyes - I Could Show You How
New Order - True Faith
Tesla Boy - Thinking of You
Futurecop! - Dreams
Anoraak - Nightdrive With You
Depeche Mode - I Just Can't Get Enough
Penguin Prison - Fair Warning
Phoenix - 1901
MSTRKRFT - Easy Love
Foster the People - Helena Beat
Cut Copy - Far Away
Electric Youth - Replay
Cordova - Paradigm
Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Count/145949988795359

Sept. 24, 2011

Kavinsky - Night Drive (The Count's Drive Edit)




Foster the People - Helena Beat (Build Remix)





Friendly Fires - Lovesick




Metric - Monster Hospital (MSTRKRFT Remix)




Crystal Castles - Untrust Us

RIP DJ Mehdi

Mehdi Faveris-Essadi, known by his stage name DJ Medhi, was French-born and of Tunisian descent. He first gained ground for his underground work in France's hip hop scene, and started to really get noticed when he signed with French electro label Ed Banger Records. The young producer had collaborated with a number of big names, including MC Solarr, Daft Punk, Cassius, Carol King, and with Chromeo on his single "I Am Somebody," which you can listen to below.

Though it's still unclear exactly what hapened. . .

UPDATE, 1:20 p.m.:A source told MTV News that DJ Mehdi was celebrating his 34th birthday on his rooftop. No word on whether the accident occurred on the rooftop or the mezzanine. Mehdi's record company, Ed Banger Records, is expected to make a statement later today.

UPDATE, 11:42 a.m.:According to French site Liberation Next, the accident happened at DJ Mehdi's home, when the mezzanine collapsed and fell several meters. Three others have been hospitalized.

UPDATE, 11:30 a.m.: According to Le Monde, the PR agency Phunkster confirmed to 20 Minutes that there aren't any more details about the death of Mehdi, though it seems that he fell from a mezzanine level with some other people. Others are reporting he fell off a roof.DJ Mehdi's publicist has confirmed that the hip hop/electro producer has died at age 34, Consequence of Sound reports. The cause of death is still unknown, though initial reports are calling it an accident.

The news first started trickling out on Twitter and was thought to be a hoax. DJ Cut Killer wrote (in French), “DJ Mehdi !!! There are no words to tell you the sorrow which I feel… A friend goes from there… Rest in peace bro.” Drake and Chromeo followed, tweeting, "Damn…RIP MEHDI," and "We lost our brother. No words," respectively. According to Resident Advisor, an electronic music magazine, Paris Social Club posted the following message to their Facebook page: "Following the death of DJ Mehdi, we have made the exceptional decision to close the club tonight. An evening of silence in honor of the artist. Thank you for not commenting on this status."

Miike Snow - Burial (DJ Mehdi Remix)

DJ Mehdi - I Am Somebody (feat. Chromeo)

RIP DJ MEHDI

a true inspiration

Shake Wednesdays!

This Wednesday, I'll be returning for the 3rd time to Providence's very cool and hugely popular indie/electro dance night, Shake! Located at the Ruins @ the Colosseum, the music is definitely the main draw. You should expect to hear everything from Bloc Party & Phoenix to the likes of Skrillex & Deadmau5... a shit ton of remixes by some amazing artists & producers, and even some retro tracks to keep it interesting.They host a different pair of DJs every week; local acts (like myself) and also some great out of towners. Every week, three hours fly by; every-other-week Theme Nights add to the fun. The Ruins have an amazing space for this dance party, a huge outdoor smoking area w/ full bar & outside speakers, and even a bunch of old school Arcade Games! AND make sure to get some profesh photos taken by the one and only James Coletta! If you haven't checked it out yet, get you shit together.... and get there before 10 — the room fills up fast.

Get more info here:
https://www.facebook.com/shake.wednesdays
www.shakeprovidence.com
https://www.facebook.com/JamesColettaPhotography

BONUS!
Here are some tracks you may or may not find @ the next Shake Wednesday:

Two Door Cinema Club - Something Good Can Work (The Twelves Remix)

Chromeo - When The Night Falls (Breakbot Remix)

Strange Talk - Climbing Walls

Knife, The - Heartbeats (Rex the Dog Remix)

Fenec Soler - Stop And Stare

DIGIRAATI - Blood On The Dancefloor

Deadmau5 - Raise Your Weapon (Intro + Madeon Remix)

Daft Punk - Fall (M83 vs Big Black Delta Remix)

Skrillex - Slats Slats Slats

Annie Mac

Annie MacManus is fast becoming her generation’s definitive dance music radio DJ. In August 09 her show 'The Mash Up' was moved to the iconic 7 – 9pm slot on UK Radio 1, the most feel-good two hours on the airwaves that catches the nation off work and hyping about the weekend.

Long before her big move on Radio 1 Annie started hosting ‘Annie Mac Presents’ parties. The parties have gotten bigger, better since the inauguration four years ago in a single room at London’s famous club ‘Fabric’ with Mylo and Justice.

'Annie Mac's Mash Up', airs 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday nights. (thats 2pm-4pm EST for us East Coast Americans)

A popular feature of Annie Mac's Mash Up is the "Annie Mac Mini Mix", an opportunity to showcase various DJs ability to produce a five minute mix with other DJs. The Mini mix was also a feature of her previous show on a Thursday night.

She regularly DJs at clubs such as the aforementioned Fabric (London), Moles Club in Bath, Digital in Brighton and university venues such as Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge and Aston University.

There is now a podcast of the Mini Mix. (though not available outside the UK)

In October 2010, Annie released a compilation album, Annie Mac Presents 2010.

Annie also presents her own fortnightly show on the video streaming website Ustream.tv via webcam from her home. During this show, Mac showcases new music (played directly from her laptop's speakers). Viewers are able to instantly message Mac and she frequently offers them chances to win tickets to a variety of gigs. Very Cool!

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW AND MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH MORE HERE:

http://www.anniemacpresents.com/

'Open in new tab' to listen/download...

A-Trak - Annie Mac Mini Mix *awesome*

Aeroplane - Annie Mac Mini Mix

Deadmau5 - Annie Mac Mini Mix

Evil Nine - Annie Mac Mini Mix *crazy*

Fenec Soler - Annie Mac Mini Mix *my fav!*

Flight Facilities - Annie Mac Mini Mix

Rusko - Annie Mac Mini Mix *amazing*

The Streets - Annie Mac Mini Mix

Tensnake - Annie Mac Mini Mix

Treasure Fingers - Annie Mac Mini Mix

Two Door Cinema Club - Annie Mac Mini Mix *awesome*

Hot Summer Nights

Yeasayer - Sunrise (Hey Champ Remix)

Bag Raiders - Sunlight

Small - Sunshine Lover

Breakbot - Summer Party

TV on the Radio - Staring at the Sun

Sex Pistols - Holidays in the Sun

pre-gaming...

Getting ready to head out tonight. This is what's on...

Justice - Planisphere Part 2

Miami Horror - Holidays

Rapture, the - whoo alright yeah uh huh

Artist Spotlight: San Serac

Our old friend, San Serac is doing big things these days! In an age when affordable music gear and virtual studio technology has made-common music whose depth and range of expression can be measured in mouse clicks, more credence should be lent to artists like Boston-based singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Nat Rabb (San Serac).

His own style of new-wave synth-pop mashed with electro-R&B can't help but bring Prince, Chromeo, Midnight Star, & Pet Shop Boys to mind.

He's been called “the closest thing to David Bowie the current dance scene has”.

Hailing from Somerville, he’s played in and around Boston for years, particularly at dance parties like Hearthrob in Cambridge and Pop! in Providence. Since those days, he has come a long way.

Rabb produces his own material, playing the instruments and releasing music on his own label — Frogman Jake. He has distribution deals with labels in Japan and Canada.

In addition to a successful U.S. tour with Junior Boys, Rabb has had fruitful collaborations with ex-Junior Boy Johnny Dark (Stereo Image), Michaelann Zimmerman (the Internet), and French electronic producer Para One (Slice and Soda)

His 2009 EP, 'Music Never Ends' was released on Morgan Geist's respected dance music label Environ. And in 2010 released a comprehensive 10 track album, 'No Twilight', via Frogman Jake.

No Twilight is available at most digital outlets including this one.

Listen to the whole thing here.

San Serac - Strawberries

San Serac - Night Work

San Serac - Fairlight