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Rappin’ for Rolex
Posted by Rex in Fresh stock, Gigs, In the crates, News, People on September 2nd, 2010
What’s new at Northside?
Last weekend I was down at the Croft Institute for the Kon & Danielsan show (aka Wax Museum Jam) and I ran into one of Melbourne’s most prolific gig-goers and certified hip hop head, Rolex. He told me this blog was getting a little tired at times, so here’s some news to keep him happy!
FRESHNESS:
Chris has just put out a bunch of Funk+Soul 7’s. Stay tuned for the email-out or call Chris or Elle at the shop to get the jump on super digger Arks!
Plus, there is an insane amount of good second-hand hip hop falling from the sky at the moment. Get in quick to check the crate upon crate upon crate of classics. I’m not usually a fan of Serato or any other digital-based DJ system – but you have to love it when peeps are selling the records they’ve been collecting for the last 25 years. Keep it coming!
FEATURED NEW RELEASES:
KOOLISM “The Umu”
Oz hip hop is back on the map with the best release for a long time. Hau and Danielsan raise the bar (again) with a solid album. Thankfully - this doesn’t fall into the narrow cliched sound and content that is oz hip hop; it’s another world class release from the the ex-Canberra duo. It’s been a long time coming, but it’s def worth the wait. The beats are great and Hau is on point as usual. Some seriously good tunes on here – and a little taste of what Daniel is cooking up in his lab for future releases.
HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE “Heritage”
This is a dope arse 12″! It features a tasteful selection of tunes - the highlight of which is Fela’s Water Get No Enemy. Plus covers of Art of Noise, Jay Z, Doom+Madlib and more. Cover pictured here. Don’t sleep on this.
SEU JORGE AND ALMAZ s/t
Seu Jorge? It’s that dude from the movie “The Life Aquatic” who does Bowie covers… Almaz is his band. Produced by Mario C (Beastie Boys/Jon Spencer etc). Their album is both warm and dark; psychedelic and yet grounded, uplifting but at times somber. Nice artwork, Sure to be a classic.
THE WORLD ENDS (Afro Rock & Psychedelia in 1970’s Nigeria) VOLUMES 1 + 2
They never sleep at Soundway Records. The is a monster set of funky afro madness. The World Ends is the latest title from Soundway Records showcasing a wave of guitar driven and psychedelic groups that sprung up in Nigeria during the early 1970s. Featuring electrifying and funk laden grooves, this is the sound of a generation attempting to pick up the pieces after the devastation of the Nigerian civil war. CD and LP.
GIGS
CHICO MANN: WED 22 SEPT. TOFF IN TOWN
From Antibalas and direct from New York City, the undisputed James Brown of the Casio…CHICO MANN.
Live Electro, Afro-beat, Afro-Cuban and more! Marcos Garcia aka Chico Mann grew up in a musical family in New York and New Jersey. His father was the owner of a Latin record label based in Hell’s Kitchen in New York City and a young Chico observed the ins & outs of the biz while practicing his guitar and piano. It was then that he began to propagate his deep musical roots with such influences as Afrika Bambaataa, Lisa Lisa, Willie Colón, Celia Cruz and Fela Kuti.
Last in Australia as one of the key collaborators and musicians in the worlds finest Afrobeat band ANTIBALAS. Chico has also worked his magic with such artists as TONY ALLEN, THE ROOTS, RAEKWON, MEDESKI, MARTIN & WOOD, DAM FUNK, DJ SPINNA, TROUBLE FUNK, BRAND NUBIAN, RICH MEDINA, TICKLAH, NICODEMUS, THE BUDOS BAND and many more.
This is Chicos first trip to Australia with his acclaimed three piece live act.
If you want a taste of the richness of New Yorks musical underbelly then come down and feast on this super funky show.
Support from the undisputed James Brown of the Dunlop Volley, Chris Gill. Sho’ is funky in Chris’ shoes! More guests to be announced. Get the lowdown at chicomann.com
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
I see Chris added a Thought for the Day to the View from the Northside. Just to stick with the program, here’s a quote of the week from one of Melbourne’s finest wordsmiths!
“Remember Breaks? They used to be so good before all the trance / prog people got involved and neutered the sound, really, one minute it’s Raw on 45 with a jamaican style sub bass and some Yardi yelling stuff on top then you turn around and it’s asshats like Sasha and Digweed claiming the sound, fuck was that?“ DJ Ransom
More magic words from Ransom and the Late Show crew here: late-show.blogspot
I just read the latest addition to this blog - I’m in tears after checking what DJ Stiffy had to say about Ben Cousins!
OTHER NEWS:
I’m tired after trying to excite Rolex. Stay tuned for attempted weekly updates of Rappin’ for Rolex. ALWAYS OPINIONATED, SELDOM INFORMATIVE, OFTEN ENTERTAINING!
Gill = Daicos !!
I’ve lived in Melbourne for 10 years, and I couldn’t give a rat’s arse about AFL. I’ve upset many people by claiming to be a ‘conscientious objector’ when it comes to the the game that Victorians call ‘football‘. I could go on for days… but, on Sunday I put all my prejudices aside and joined 10,000 other ‘music lovers’ to support the 2010 Community Cup. With the likes of Chris “The Macedonian Marvel” Gill, Ethan “Manchild” Hill, and Zack “Rampage” Rampage taking to the field for the RRR/PBS Megahertz, I felt it my duty to at least go for a look (laugh).
For my first venture into the realm of Victorian Rules since moving to Melbourne more than 10 years ago, I have to admit it wasn’t actually so bad (but it wasn’t actually footy either??). There were streakers, strippers, rock dogs (and their dogs), copious amounts of ice cold Melbourne Bitter, thick plumes of green smoke and more beer guts than I’ve ever seen in one place. The only resemblance to real football (AFL that is) as I understand it, was the sheer volume of tattoos! (oh, and Chris Gill’s shorts).
In what can only be described as a ‘miracle’, the RRR/PBS Megahertz staged a final quarter revival to snatch victory in the dying seconds and take out the 2010 Community Cup. (sadly, I’d had all the footy I could take by this stage and left with about 10 minutes to go – certain that the Espy Rock Dogs would run out comfortable victors). With the final score 41-40 in favour of the the Megahertz, there is no doubt that the real winner on the day was music and the punters, followed closely by CUB. A MASSIVE congratulations goes out to Chris ‘Peter Daicos’ Gill for his his sterling performance which earned him the much-prized Steve Connelly medal for “Best on Ground”. Never again will anyone even imagine telling Chris that his son Otis might have to sit out of of the ‘half time’ Aus Kick game between Collingwood and Essendon (on Anzac Day), or even worse, suggest that Otis “could maybe have a run for Carlton next time”. Good on ya Chris – that’s one way to show those fools!
One of our Northside regulars managed to loiter around long enough to capture this fantastic image of Chris leaving the ground afterwards. The knock on the head he received early in the first quarter certainly didn’t upset his sense of style! Obviously – his dunlop volleys are in the yellow bag along with the Steve Connelly Medal and his heavily soiled Megahertz shorts and singlet thing. If you want the full rundown – tune into Chris’ radio show (Get Down on RRR) this Thursday from noon, where you’re sure to get the insider’s critique on what was arguably the greatest game of football ever!
Congratulations to all the players, organisers and bands who made it such an auspicious occasion. Who knows… next year I might even stick until the final whistle blows.
Blisterfinger: Pimp my own shit…
Who writes this rubbish?
I’ve been pimping the Northside bizniz for some time now, so just for a sec I’m going to talk about my own shit!
When I’m not working at the shop, writing highly opinionated record reviews and making slanderous comments about Chris Gill on this blog, I work doing a bunch of other things – Graphic Design, Copywriting, Promotion and the odd DJ spot. I’ve been doing it for longer than I care to mention and during this time I’ve had the opportunity to work with some amazing people. A lot of my work, especially my freelance design, has been music related and that’s why I’m here blowing my whistle on the Northside blog.
Some of clients over recent years include such record labels as BBE, Unique, Invada, Universal, Crookneck and Obese, artists and musicians including Space Invadas, Katalyst, Dynamo Productions, Fdel, Flow Dynamics, Raph Boogie, A-Love, F&d, Mnemonic Ascent and many more. Other projects and clients of note include Behind The Beat (Gingko Press), PBS FM 106.7, Beci Orpin (online store), Revolver Upstairs and of course, last but not least, Northside Records.
Sounds kind of glamourous? Well, it ain’t. The music industry is in a rapid state of decay, and musicians and record labels (and record stores) never had any money to start with! It’s really for the love of music and a chance to work with artists and labels I admire. Sure it has some perks, like free tickets, backstage passes and some free booze – but unfortunately my landlord is not willing to accept these in exchange for rental accommodation…. which brings me to my point, shameless self-promotion.
You may have seen the link to BLISTERFINGER on the Family & Friends section of this website? That’s me, and that is what I call my ‘mixed business’. Check out the Blisterfinger myspace page, and stay tuned for my new website and folio online soon. If you’re looking for a designer, art director, copywriter, DJ, or just someone to make slanderous comments about you, hit me up via any of the contacts on the links below – or get in touch with Northside for more info. Hope I didn’t bore you too much!
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