Yesssss.

I can't wait for this party to hurry up and get here. Not too sure how many stops Mr. Aguayo is making in the Midwest; but this show is not to be missed. Instead of posting one of Matias' tracks, I've decided to share a track included on his stellar allez-allez mix. Hope you enjoy the music, and I'm looking forward to seeing alot of my local readers at the show! PArty timE!

The MBO Theme / Klein & MBO (YSI)

A great, dark man.

I ripped this track late last year and completely forgot about it. Thank you Tigersushi for re-releasing this in 2002 and thank you Joakim for giving us the Supa Edit.

No G.D.M. (Supa Edit) / Gina X (YSI) - expired.

See What I've Become.

I love this record. Not too sure what drew me to it back in 2003 - but thank god I bought it. The title track See What I've Become is like this awesome hybrid of ambient / electronic / indie rock. And it still sounds soo fresh - maybe even fresher, now that this whole lo/fi no/fi scene is going bananas.

I've been playing this record out for years (as evident in the 'far from minty fresh' condition) and never really took the time to look into who Ghost Cauldron was until I decided to post it. Apparently Ghost Cauldron is DJ Kaos. Am I the only person who didn't know this?!?

Perfect tune for cold and stormy nights...

See What I've Become feat. Perilaus Bull / Ghost Cauldron (YSI) - expired.

Italo bomb!

The list of dancefloor gems produced throughout Kano's existence is a long one indeed. Soo many classics that continue to stand the test of time as originals and remixes. Thought I'd share one of the lesser blogged about tracks from early on in the group's career. Enjoy!

Holly Dolly / Kano - expired.

Keeping it casual.

I meant to post this on Friday, but the day was soo casual that I forgot. Essential DFA release from Gavin and Co.

Casual Friday / Black Leotard Front - expired.

The Closer.

Enjoy this extremely radical track from Lime. The perfect finish to a perfect night.

The Party's Over / Lime - expired.

Sexy eyes.

The best Dr. Hook song ever = the worst disco song ever?

Who cares?

I love it...

Sexy Eyes / Dr. Hook (YSI) - expired.

Optimo (Espacio)

Enjoy some vocoder fun from 2003. Part of limited edition remix sampler that also included a Chicken Lips and Zongamin remix. My girlfriend at the time brought this record home from a trip she took to London. By no means was this souvenir part of a 'wish list' I sent with her across the pond. Knowing I love music, she decided to buy me a record and this is what she picked out.

How and why I screwed up that relationship is beyond my comprehension.

Overflow (Optimo remix) / Playgroup (YSI) - expired.

I like it sleazy.

Best Village People song ... ever.

It also accurately describes the majority of last night's activities.

Sleazy / Village People (YSI) - expired.

The request line.

I'm a sucker for requests.

Wait. Nix that.

I'm a sucker for good requests.

Pulsating, psychedelic bliss courtesy of Invisible Conga People.

Weird Pains / Invisible Conga People (YSI) - expired.

Odd and entertaining interview with the guys here.

A million brain cells.

Let your mind take a trip into deep space courtesy of Francois K.

La La Land (FK Dub) / Green Velvet (YSI) - expired.

p.s.

How can one not love Green Velvet/Cajmere/Curtis Alan Jones/Geo Vogt? Dude's been making dance music with conviction for close to 20 years now. Tough stuff. And FK – well, that's just a no brainer.

p.p.s.

I am on fire with the double entendres tonight!

Night Dancer.

Roller disco madness from 1979. Things really start to get nuts around the eight minute mark.

The lucky ones who got their hands on the El Bum LP last year may also recall the smokin' hot Beat Broker dub of this track.

Night Dancer / Jeanne Shy (YSI) - expired.

Rainy Day Rips

I'm trying to step up my game when it comes to ripping vinyl to digital format. The rips are getting better. At least I'd like to think they are getting better. Any insight into how I can improve my process would be greatly appreciated.

Until then - enjoy two 'good quality' rips from DFA's latest release. Capracara is a man of many aliases and has releases on Rekids, Kill the DJ and History Clock. Serious business.

As always, the 'highest quality' audio can be found on the actual release ... so go buy it!

King of the Witches / Capracara (YSI) - expired.

King of the Witches (Rub 'n' Tug remix) Capracara (YSI) - expired.