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We begin our lucky 13th Podcast with the terrifying sounds of Judy Garland’s shattered dreams. This rare reprise of “Over The Rainbow,” which Dorothy was supposed to sing in despair after being locked up in a tower, was excised from The Wizard of Oz for its obvious creepiness. Then, from rising label Italians Do It Better, I present to you a Kate Bush cover by Chromatics. My friend Mya is obsessed with the concept of “rainbows in the dark”– a rather abstract idea to consider in terms of a musical recording– until you listen to Chromatics’ Night Drive. Holy Ghost!’s “Hold On” is one of the danciest songs of the year, and Lee Hazlewood’s “Elusive Dreams” is the centerpiece of this mix. Only Nancy and Lee could nonchalantly throw the death of their imaginary toddler into a travelin’ song and make it work. Sufjan Steven label-mate Rafter is one of my favorite new artists, and his album Sex, Death, Cassette is sure to climb the proverbial charts in January.
I also included a rad song from John Cale’s early solo career, that I saw Final Fantasy’s Owen Pallett cover at the Troubadour not long ago. There’s a brief excerpt from the 1989 Martika hit “Toy Soldiers”– just the good part, really– and a fresh tune from rising indie rock stars Black Kids. The podcast wraps up with new tracks from Nellie McKay, Tim Kasher side project The Good Life, and Mexican sensations Café Tacuba. To bring our journey to a close, please enjoy a loving (but sorrowful) parting thought from classic Spanish pop songstress Jeanette.
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[subscribe to the podcast in iTunes] For the 12th Future Shipwreck Podcast, my friend and poker buddy Kyle Buchanan takes the helm as guest DJ. Kyle is a Los Angeles-based journalist who writes for Flaunt and The Advocate. He also created the late, great Ostrich Ink, a nonfiction webzine that ran for three years and featured original work from over 75 of the city’s best young writers. When he’s not writing, Kyle is a music buff with refined tastes (as you’ll soon discover), and also hosts a weekly poker night for a unique, diverse group of nifty gay dudes. His favorite movie is Joe Versus the Volcano.
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Perhaps, like in the picture above, you live in a huge loft full of antiques. You’re chilling out with your gay lover, Franz. Imagining that’s the case, you’ll say to him, “Franz, hand me the new Future Shipwreck podcast.” You’ll relax on a Baroque chaise lounge and Franz will fold his legs on the floor beside you. While he’s flipping through Life magazine, you’ll run your hand through his hair, and the first thing you’ll hear will be a campy, haunting love song from an episode of “Twin Peaks”. That’ll be followed by a fun indie pop tune by the band Fast Computers, who hail from Portland; and a song reminiscent of early New Order by New Zealand natives Shocking Pinks.
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[subscribe to the podcast in iTunes] My friend Ben from high school goes by the name Dog Tones when he’s spinning vinyl, which is quite frequently these days. Ben is the general manager of UC Davis’ radio station, KDVS, and somehow finds time to host his own show on the station, Thee Funk Terminal. When I make a podcast, all I do is lump a bunch of good songs into one big file. Ben, fancy-pants that he is, took the time to layer and sample from a plethora of sources, resulting in a truly rich aural experience. To give you some insight into the mind of Dog Tones, here is dream he had last night, starring Snoop Dogg:
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[subscribe to the podcast in iTunes] Right click and save to download Podcast #8 [34:05 | 39.0mb] It’s been a long journey and you’re traveling by foot. Night came sooner than you expected, and for miles all you can see are a few menacing trees waiting on endless plains. But a light up the road promises safety. It turns out to be an old Inn. “All of our rooms are vacant,” you’re told by the innkeeper. “Strange,” you say, “I’d expect at least a few travelers to come out this way.” The innkeeper shows almost no sign of interest as she shakes her weathered head. Sunlight floods your ancient room, as you lay down for two days, three days, reading a few books, always thinking of leaving. Someone checks into the room next door. He’s a runaway ranch hand, and he teaches you all the country dances. You dance until dawn in the cracked road behind the unlikely Inn. You wake up at 3pm by the rusted swimming pool. The sight of Ruffles bag from the preceding decade convinces you that it’s finally time to leave. You pack up your books and the wicker figurine souveniers that the innkeeper has guilted you into buying, and before you go, the ranch hand kisses you and slips an unmarked CD-R into your bag. Now take a listen. 1. Hiro Yanagida - The Legend of Zelda |
[subscribe to the podcast in iTunes] Right click and save to download Podcast #7 [45:12 | 51.7mb] So my boyfriend just happens to be a superstar DJ, who goes by the name of Rudy Bleu. He’s been at it for years, playing at clubs all around L.A. Most recently, he’s been doing regular nights at The Akbar and The Eagle in Silver Lake, and at Pehrspace in Echo Park. His main project at the moment is Outré, a crazy fun dance party that he puts on with Cody Wayne. He took time out of his busy schedule to prepare a rad new mix for the 7th Future Shipwreck podcast. Here’s what he has to say about it:
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[subscribe to the podcast in iTunes] Right click and save to download Podcast #6 [51:11 | 58.5mb] If you take a walk through the woods, or drive down to the local laundromat, you may find yourself wishing for some music to enliven your journey. If you’re waiting at the dentist’s office and there are seven people in line ahead of you, you may find yourself reaching for your iPod. If you’re visiting relatives and everyone’s asleep, but you’re still very much awake, you may decide to slip on your headphones. In those cases, listen to this podcast. Track Listing: 1. Electric Light Orchestra - Yours Truly 2095 |
[subscribe to the podcast in iTunes] Just days before my friend Mimi defected from Los Angeles and returned to the snake pit that is New York City, I wrangled her and her friend Aleeza in to the state of the art Future Shipwreck Podcasting Studioâ„¢. With their powers combined, Mimi and Aleeza form an indefatigable duo known only as Tape Safari! Tape Safari took a unique approach to their podcast, cultivating a cavalry of mysterious thrift store cassettes and arranging them into something at once nostalgic, foreign, and delirious.
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[subscribe to the podcast in iTunes] For Podcast #4, I recruited my friend Aaron, a man of impeccable music taste, to guest DJ. We have collaborated in the past, on a photo series called Bubbles. Here’s what he has to say about his mix…
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[subscribe to the podcast in iTunes] Right click and save to download Podcast #3 Greetings to the people of cyberspace. I’ve been working a lot lately, whoring myself out for the patriarchy on Bratz: The Movie, partying with a bunch of bland white kids and The Black Eyed Peas for Pepsi and Doritos, and facing extreme temperatures for Rob Zombie’s blasphemous remake of Halloween. The downside to all that surreal nonsense is that I’ve hardly had time to update my blog! Well, I come bearing an offering of apology to my dear readers in the form of a brand new podcast. Here’s a helpful guide, followed by some unrelated topical announcements: Track Listing 1. Casiotone For The Painfully Alone - It Wasn’t The Same Somehow
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[subscribe to the podcast in iTunes] Right click and save to download Podcast #2 [59:17 | 67.9mb] My second podcast mix is entitled “The Haunted Forests of Neptune”. It’s a very dramatic name, I knew you would like it. It’s got some great new wave jams for your work-outs and some psychedelic serenades that will remind you of those cold lonely nights on a rocket from so long ago. Enjoy these hot tunes, kiddos! Track Listing To subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, just click the link above, or click Advanced -> Subscribe to Podcast… in iTunes and enter http://futureshipwreck.com/?feed=rss2 |
[subscribe to the podcast in iTunes] Right click and save to download Podcast #1 [51:05 | 58.4mb] Well, here goes my first podcast! I’m generally going to do these once every two weeks. They’ll be between 50-60 minutes long, and I’m hoping to get some guest DJs to contribute their mixes in the near future. This first one is just a mix I threw together of music I’ve been listening to lately, thrown together with a smattering of classic hits. Enjoy! Track Listing To subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, just click the link above, or click Advanced -> Subscribe to Podcast… in iTunes and enter http://futureshipwreck.com/?feed=rss2 |
