Turtles are hats

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Return of the... Return of the Mack

Not too bad for a modern pop cover, but doesn't Snoop ring it in these days?

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The link between economic growth and carbon dioxide must be broken

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/may/29/carbon-emissions-global-economy-climate

Some very interesting and terrifying news over the weekend about the still increasing rate of pollution and emissions driving increased global warming/climate. The Guardian wisely suggests that we need to break the economic dependence on fossil fuels NOW!

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Bigger Than Hip Hop

Dead Prez are coming to London, AWESOME! Maybe you haven't heard of them, but you might recognise the bassline from The Chappelle Show.

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Ornette Coleman Quartet blow up!

One of the pioneers of Free Jazz, Ornette Coleman recieves less attention that he deserves. Check him out tearing through the outer realms in Rome in '74.

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The plastic we throw away ends up in the bellies of innocent sea animals tomorrow

This is the horrific amount of plastic pulled from the stomach of  juvenile turtle (accidentally caught, though thats another story).

Lets hope that we can find a way to reduce plastic waste!

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/03/sea-turtle-plastic/

Thanks Marissa for sharing!

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Get Your KOOP On

To celebrate Friday morning, heres a smooth something-something to get you started... Koop Island Blues by the masters of nu/acid Jazz: Koop

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A Nirvana Kinda Thursday

Why? No real reason.

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What the hell??? Nate Dogg dead at 41! RIP the smoothest voice in Hip Hop

I'm stunned to hear of this, what a shock and sad loss for Hip-Hop. RIP Nate Dogg.

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Sad truths - a lot of people don't really understand the world

In the US around 40% of people don't believe in evolution. This surprises me as, like the sun rising in the east and setting in the west, it seems too obvious to "believe" in - it simply IS. Well, it turns out the Americans aren't alone in their delusions - apparently in the UK 20% of people believe in Lightsabers! As cool as this is, it represents a worrisome view of the world. Then again, ignorance is apparently bliss.

http://www.birminghamsciencecity.co.uk/news/time-to-turn-on-the-tardis/

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On a Jazz tilt - Gerald Cleaver

You may have heard of Matthew Shipp before - he's a fairly well known free for/avant garde pianist, but here listen to the dischordinant parts flow together. It's all held in place by the stunning drumming of Gerald Cleaver. It's well worth checking out his myspace page, particularly if you have love for Sun Ra, Pharoah Sanders, or just cool sounding jazz.

http://www.myspace.com/geraldcleavermusic

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Love the movie Moon starring Sam Rockwell? Love Hip Hop?

Then there's a change you'll love this - my favourite track from an EP put together by Max Tannone (mastermind behind Jaydiohead and Mos Dub). Check out his site for other gems!

http://www.maxtannone.com/

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10 Athiest Commandments

Halarious, more than a little offensive, and true! Because we don't need silly hats.

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Shredding - Accordian Style

 

You've seen shredding before, but have you seen shredding on an ACCORDIAN?

 

Rock out Polka man!

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Japan has suspended it's whale hunting season early - victory for conservationists!

After hounding the fleet since the very beginning of the season, the Sea Shepherd crew have scored a victory in the battle against commercial whaling! The fleet return to japan with less than half it's quota.

 

http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/4665909/Japan-suspends-Antarctic-whale-hunt

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We could power the world with clean energy by 2050!

Wired are reporting on a study out of Stanford University, indicating that without hugely significant increases in costs, that we could be using clean energy to power the world by 2050. USING EXISTING TECHNOLOGY! Yep, no yet-to-be realised dream science, just what we've got at the moment. Remind me why we aren't doing this yet?

 

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/02/clean-energy-2050/

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As we start to run out of resources... an ingenious was to turn waste into fuel!

Those clever sods at thames Water right here in the UK are conduction an experiment to turn the... um... material... from household waste water, into useable electricity that is then returned to the national grid!

 

Ingenious!!!

 

http://weirdscience.ca/2010/12/10/a-trip-down-your-toilet/

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Strangest use of Avant-Garde Jazz Sax in a Rock Song?

 

Totally shouldn't work, but it does. Enjoy Ihsahn - On The Shores from their awesome album After.

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Ain't no Eric B and Rakim, but worth a laugh...

 

I quite like this, mostly because it's a funny concept. True that it could be executed better but isn't this what the internet is all about!

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World Carbon Emissions Data is Out - Good News, we can make positive change, Bad News, we still have a long way to go!

Thouse I have no doubt this will prove contoversial to both sides of the climate change debate - this does seem to indicate that there are some positive steps effecting real change in the west. It's very encouraging to think that we can continue to make good chiices, and that those choices will trickle through to the developing world!

 

 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2011/jan/31/world-carbon-dioxide-emissions-country-data-co2#

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RIP Douglas Adams

"The world is a thing of utter inordinate complexity and richness and strangeness that is absolutely awesome. I mean the idea that such complexity can arise not only out of such simplicity, but probably absolutely out of nothing, is the most fabulous extraordinary idea. And once you get some kind of inkling of how that might have happened, it's just wonderful. And . . . the opportunity to spend 70 or 80 years of your life in such a universe is time well spent as far as I am concerned. " - Douglas Adams

 

Yes, I know he passed away a decade ago, but reading through "Last chance to see", his study of rare and endangered specias, I can't help but smile and think fondly of this man with such an amazing worldview, such enthusiasm for life and such quick and generous wit.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Adams

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In The Beginning... Let the Be Rock

 

Inspired by my buddy (and sensational blues guitar player) Chez, I reacked down this vid to brighten up your Friday. Bring on the Weekend - LET THERE BE ROCK!

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Cover Song Of The Week! Cancer Bats - Sabotage

 

I'm pretty late on the Cancer Bats band-wagon, but on my first listen, aside from being generally impressed with the songs and sound I caught this gem.

 

Makes ya wanna tear the place up right?

 

Enjoy!

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Who say's Country and Metal don't mix?

 

Forget Rebel Meets Rebel, Black Label Society or even Hayseed Dixie - this guy rips up Patsy Cline's Crazy... check the studio guy jump when he "sings" the first line. Classic.

 

 

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New Year's Resolutions - Decibel version

1. Stay Numb and Disconnected
2. Kick the Powdered Stinging Nettles Habit
3. Study Abstract Mathematics in Welsh
4. Pitch a Perfect Game
5. Worship a Lower Power
6. Learn to Love the Bomb
7. Read the Back of a Lead-Based Paint Remover Can
8. Remain Detached and Absorb Contradiction
9. Become a Multi-Millionaire Suicidal Astronaut
10. Command Control of a Black Hole Through Extreme Militaristic Firepower

 

Decibel Mag have done a great take on the whole "New years Resolutions" thing, you can read the full list at the link below. Enjoy!

 

http://www.decibelmagazine.com/lists/extremely-extreme-new-years-resolutions-2011/#

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Murderdolls, horror punk at it's finest

 

I just got tickets to see the Muderdolls at the London Forum in a few weeks - in preparation/celebration heres one of the songs of their latest album, Women and Children Last.

 

Usually described as Motley Crue meets the Misfits, the songs are fun and catchy and very tongue in cheek (They write songs about graverobbing, cross dressing and all manner of weird and sick and highly amusing things).

 

 

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it's the "BETTER LATE THAN NEVER BEST MUSIC OF 2010" list...

I know I’m pretty much last out of the gate, but all the cool blogs have done it, and I wanted to give my 2 cents worth, so without further ado – here’s my take on 2010 in music.

 

Best "I couldn't tell if it's Metal or not" album

Ghost - Opus Eponymous

Sounds like it was ripped out of the 70's by way of Satans belly. Has an almost claustrophobic feel, absurdly occult lyrics but really is just a hell of a lot of creepy fun.

 

Best Metal of the year

2010 was a HUGE year for metal, seeing a new wave of thrash revivalists, awesome new albums by old favourites and many boundries being pushed further and further in new and exciting directions. I couldn't limit this to just one so its going to have to be broken down...

 

Dimmu Borgir - Abrahadabra

Being a fan of Dimmu's earlier work, I thought I knew what to expect here... man was I wrong. Exceeding anything that anyone though Dimmu capable of, exceeding the very bounds of metal itself, this album is bleak and dark, but rich, lush and epic. If that seems like an enticing contradiction I'd suggest checking this out immediately, you wont be disappointed... oh and it ends with a mind blowing cover of Deep Purple's "Perfect Stranger".

 

Meads of Asphodel - The Murder of Jesus the Jew

Accompanied with a 60000 word rationale, this obscure little gem is equal parts prog, black metal and just plain craziness. Meads first few releases were decent, if a little confusing, but this really comes together for a surprising and exciting version of black metal from the UK heartland.

 

Enslaved - Axioma Ethica Odini

Another band that has grown and gotten better over time (some purists may disagree). Enslaved started out as a Viking/Black metal band, but sometime around 2000 started experimenting with progressive elements, peaking with 2004's Isa. This ups the game once more, brutal but beautiful, Enslaved continue to redifine what extreme metal is.

 

Unearthly Trance – V

I'd never given Unearthly Trance much stock before now, but with V they've taken their doomy mould and fused even more power and better songwriting into the mix. This is so good in fact that it made me revisit their back catalogue and notice things I'd missed earlier!

 

Best Indie/Rock album

The National - High Violet

Started out as a bit of a sleeper for me (especially compared to Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers, or the Virginia EP) but is packed with the kind of songs that sneak their way into your head and

stay there until you find yourself humming them all day.

 

Best Hip Hop album

Meth, Ghost and Rae - Wu-Massacre

Compared to other years, and other Genres, 2010 was a fairly poor year for hip hop for me, especially considering my feet are planted firmly in the underground. Wu-Massacre is a hugely strong release from 3 of the stars of the Wu camp, and possibly showcases Meth's best work in

years. All killer, no filler and a hilarious skit from Tracy Morgan to boot!

 

Gig of the year

The National - Brixton Academy

Hard call as I've seen some amazing stuff, notably Amorphis/Orphaned Land, Sepultura and long time favourites Pearl Jam, but there is something amazing about the energy that The National put into a show.

 

Best non 2010 Music discovered.

Potentially this could be a huge list so i'll try and keep it as brief as possible.

Bloomfield, Kooper, Stills - Super Session, Cee-Lo Green - ... is the Soul Machine, Murs - Murs 3:16 (9th Edition), Prince Paul - Prince Among Thieves, Organized Konfusion - Organized Konfusion, Coup - Steal this Album, Digital underground - Sex packets, Athiest - Unquestionable Presence, Gojira - From Mars to Sirius, High on Fire - Snakes for the Divine, Kadenzza - The Second Renaissance, Melechesh - Djinn, Nile - Annihilation of the Wicked, The Black League - Ichor, Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet, Six Feet Under - Warpath...

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