Most People Are DJs

MPAD#158 "Sucker DJ"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:52:00 GMT

A couple friends of mine that are encyclopedic when it comes to music and myself have decided to start a DJ Crew called Sucker DJs. The unspoken mission of Sucker DJs will be to dispel the myth that all DJs have that "cooler than thou, untouchable" attitude. We're approachable, down to earth guys, playing music that strays away from tedium and repetition. We add flavor to the typical DJ set and we mean that literally.

Along with Jeff Milo, Tom Matich, and myself, as Sucker DJs we'll be playing indie, electro, soul, hip hop, etc. that will move your feet, make you grin and think things that are probably best left unsaid. We'll be playing as part of Encore, a big bash at the Crofoot on Friday, Aug. 29th. Yeah, its approaching fast...

In celebration of the Pontiac's Arts Beats and Eats Festival I'm playing local bands that will be performing there or nearby soon. These are local artists that need to be heard nationally.

music:

the Hard Lessons - See and Be Scene

Deastro - The Green Harbor

Silver Ghost - Bad Blood

Javelins - Flowers

Zoos of Berlin - Below the Old House

Little Plastic Stars - The Sound of Velver Crushing

mentions:

What We Do Is Secret - the Germs DocuDrama

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MPAD NME 08video

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:02:00 GMT

Here's some pics taken of me and various people at New Media Expo '08.

Thanks to the people in the photos for taking a pic with me and being wonderful people.

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MPAD#157 "NME 08 Recapisode!"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:53:00 GMT

This year's NME was held in Las Vegas which came with both good and bad things. The good things were there was tons to do, people to watch and maybe a chance to win some money. The bad was too many distractions, hard to focus on NME and easy to lose money. I was lucky to have share a room with two great Podcasters, Charles from Insomnia Radio SoCal and Steve from Geek Cred (check their shows out!) With those two, I always had a fun time and met lots of people they knew. On this episode, Charles and I did some poolside recording of our perceptions on the show. There's also some great music Charles' recommended and a couple of other surprises. A slide show of my pics will be up in a couple days so check back!

music -

Career Club - Down In Arms

Dinky Loop - Dance Your Way Out (of Trouble)

Mighty Six Ninety - Mistakes Like These

The Spires - In the Autumn Time

Faded Paper Figures - North By North

The Carps - Veronica Belmont

Jonathan Coulton - Baby Got Back

mentions: (sorry of I forget anyone!)

Brian Ibbott Coverville

Ron Fron iFanboy!

Felica Day Watch the Guild!

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MPAD#156 P.2 Audio Hyper Crush On Millionaires

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:58:00 GMT

Maybe you've seen the video for the Hyper Crush/Millionaires interview. Well here is the audio which includes the full interviews, songs, backstage laughs and more.

Music/Interview

Hyper Crush "Candy Store" "Infinite Youth" "Boom Box" Get "The Arcade" here!

Millionaires "I Move It Newwww" "Alcohol" "I Love Money"

mentions:

New Media Expo - I'll be there!

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MPAD#156 P.1 video Hyper Crush On Millionaires

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:58:00 GMT

I love electro! Electro of all types. Hyper Crush and Millionaires are electro music to party and dance to. What they may lack in depth they make up for in fun. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode: a video episode and an audio episode. Part 1 is the video which has just small portions of the interview that will be part of the audio episode, plus a couple other surprises. The video gives a good view of 2 young, enthusiastic, awesome bands on tour.

Part 2: the audio episode will be available Tuesday (8/12/08) night!

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MPAD#155

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 3 Aug 2008 15:50:00 GMT

On this episode I actually folllow through with something I promise from the previous MPAD episode! It's a video taken from Phonotropic's Wicked Awesome Barbequed Musical Safari...Yesss! Fun was had, drink turned into drunk and music carried the night away. Thanks to the wonderful camera work by Tim Doyle of Stafforrd Media Group you get a front seat to fabulously frenzied experience.

music:

Millions of Brazilans - Vermont

other bands at the fest:

Manna and Quail

Silent Violet

Alan James and the Cold Wave

The Codgers

Prussia

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MPAD#154 "A Milli Things To Do!"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:34:00 GMT

Last night I got to check out the Art Fag DJ collective at Vernor's Room which was cool, but that isn't the point. I was told by friends that I should see the Hard Lessons, but all I heard was comparisons to the White Stripes who I am just not much of a fan for. But, I made my way over to see the Hard Lessons and they were BRILLIANT! Completely at the top of their game, rocking out like a national headliner and having friends from other bands join them on stage. They made me a believer and you'll hear them on MPAD real soon.

As for this week's episode, I split up the talk from the music. I have a 15 minute mix at the beginning that includes a demo from one of my favorite local bands, the Nice Device, then, the mix gets funky and trippy (where's that sample from?) leading to something from Girl Talk's latest (which you can download online). The talk covers the latest albums I've listened to, a new technology toy and some crazy song that's been driving me crazy! Enjoy.

music -

The Clean Tee Pee's & Tom Toms (mp3)More On This Album

The Nice Device - Crawlspace

Rediscover - Drink The Night Away download the record here!

Lo-Fi Fink - Change Channel

Girl Talk - Give Me A Beat get his record here!

Ether Aura - Last Night I Dreamt

mentions -

The Hold Steady

Modular Leave Them All Behind vol. 2

The Wombats

A Milli, A Milli, A Milli....

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (buy it on itunes)

Pinnacle Video Transfer

Woot!

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MPAD#153

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:18:00 GMT

I think this is my first "author" interview episode. John Sellers is the author of "Perfect From Now On: How Indie Music Saved My Life" and has also contributed articles to Spin, GQ, The New York Times and more. He's an obsessive music fan that I could spend countless hours at a bar arguing over which Smiths song is best or which bands should really reunite. Our conversation is an hour and includes 2 tracks and underscored by some of the best music from the 80's, 90's and even a few from today.

music:

Guided By Voices Over the Neptune/Mesh Gear Fox from Propeller

Jeremy Warmsley Temptation

mentions:

Jonathan Coultan

Angry John Sellers

Too many bands to document

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MPAD#152 "Three Years Old and Rising"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:41:00 GMT

Message line 206-279-4725 website - www.mostpeoplearedjs.com

So about three years ago I put out my first MPAD episode. I looked at the show as my way of spreading what I deem as good, under appreciated music and other artistic endeavors to an audience larger than the few friends I have been talking and playing this stuff to for years. Doing anything for 3 years on a consistent basis is significant. It's even more significant when you can point to results and events that make the work worthwhile. I can point to friends that I've made, the listeners that I have and events that have made the last 3 years special enough to keep doing this crazy new media show. This week's episode is a typical show with a few new bands I've come across with great songs and some banter about the event I DJ'd (well, sort of) over the weekend.

music:

The Errors - Dance Music

Why - The Hollows

Belle Luna - Blissful Escape from "Abstrated Visions"

The LK - Never Mind Your Idols from Eardrums "Summers Here" compiliation download it here!

The Hold Steady - Sequestered in Memphis from Stay Positive

mentions:

Auralgasms

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MPAD#151 "Dan Diamond's Bad Habits"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 6 Jul 2008 21:02:00 GMT

I hope everyone is having a great 4th of July weekend! As I sit here with a sunburn on my face of all places, I'm trying to hide from the sun. In celebration of Indendence Day, I am interviewing an independent artist that pushes the limits of life and music, Dan Diamond. His songs such as Titty Dancer and Bad Habits uncover the seedy lifestyle we normally watch and cheer on from the bleacher seats. Always enjoying the view but never sure if we'd want trade places.

Dan Diamond clips from "She's A Dancer" "Bad Habits" "Club Therapy" (w/Peace Division) and "Just Like Everybody"

All available on emusic and beatport

Nicole 11 11 video for "I Wanna Go Down" at her website!

Daniel Zott - Soulja Boy

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MPAD#151 video with Dan Diamond

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 6 Jul 2008 17:20:00 GMT

Here's a "behind the scenes" video of MPAD#151, an interview with Dan Diamond.

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MPAD Promo Star

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:54:00 GMT

To download the video promo to MPAD#150 that includes the video to: Champion of Love save this file:

MPAD#150 Promo

MPAD#150 "Sympathy for the DJ"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:17:00 GMT

"SIt's my 150th episode! This episode starts with a special 5minute mix I put together called "Sympathy for the DJ", see if you can guess the song and artist as it plays. I also talk about the upcoming Phonotropic's "Wicked Awesome Barbequed Musical Safari...Yes!" which is an amazing event on July 11th that I am actually DJing (though that will be a generous defitnition). Enjoy the music, mostly on the indie pop, jangle rock side of things, be sure to email me with you comments or call my new message line at:206-279-4725.

music:

MPAD mix "Sympathy for the DJ"

The Silent Years "Ropes"

Prussia "Supreme Being" see them at the ...Wicked Awesome BBQ...

Passenger Night Vision Binoculars (mp3)More On This Album The Lodger Kicking Sand (mp3)A Year Since Last Summer (mp3)Buy at eMusic

Star "Exploding Order" "Liars in Love"

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MPAD#149 "Summertime Rolls"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Let's start off summer right with a CONTEST! Email me your favorite summertime song and why and I'll put your in a drawing to win 2 brilliant CDs that will make your summer listening a blast:

Scion CD Sampler v. 20 LA Riots

Scion 2CD Sampler v. 21 IHEARTCOMIX!

This contest is in no way sponsored by Toyota or Scion, I am just a nice guy that likes giving away great music.

There are 8 tracks on this weeks episode, maybe one of these will be this year's "Summertime Rolls".

music:

Eat Sugar - Sixteen

Friendly Foes - Rush the Land

Deastro - The Green Harbor (get his album on emusic only)

Santogold L.E.S Artistes (mp3)More On This Album

Totally Michael - Winona (Miami Horror remix)

Snowden - Black Eyes (LeCastle Vania Remix)

Dandy Warhols - Now You Love Me (from PME)

Wire - On of Us

mentions:

The Google is Making Me Stupid

DJ Frankie Banks

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MPAD#148 "Iron Core Terra"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:28:00 GMT

I didn't say it on the episode so let me put it here: Happy Father's Day! Rather than play music and do the usual MPAD episode, on this episode I talk with Lee Bushman, the Marketing Director at Iron Core Entertainment (ICE), a film company that is currently working on the Sci-Fi webvideo series "Terra". "Terra" is an ambitious, science fiction show that takes place in the not too distant future. I'd tell you more but I'd rather you listen to the episode and hear it from Lee. ICE are looking for extras and people that like to have a good time, if you're interested check this event out. If you create music ICE are also looking for music to contribute to their show. Underneath the interview the music playing is provided by Mighty Whitey and Aleph-1, a prog-syth band from Ann Arbor.

music -

Mighty Wyte "Too Much" "The Big Idea" "Noyz" "Dance of the Dims"

Aleph-1 "Judo""Plan 9" "Sandman" "DB"

Robert Babicz "Humble (Systematic)"

To see a mini-episode of Terra go here!

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MPAD#147 "Moved By Movement"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 8 Jun 2008 18:08:00 GMT

Movement 2008 is also known as the Annual Detroit Tech Techfest. A weekend of cutting edge electronic music, DJing and fun. I went to the show on Sunday, May 25 and had an amazing time. I had my flip video recorder with me and took some video. This episode has some of the better footage. It was a crazy day that was packed with people, there was dancing, great music, and friendly faces. You could say I was "moved by movement!" See you there in 2009.

music:

Jared Wilson "Acid DJ"

Kill Memory Crash "EBM band"

Ectomorph "Electro duo"

Girl Talk "Insane DJ/laptop artist"

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MPAD#146 "David Bowie Cries For No One...Especially Joe Pop"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 1 Jun 2008 16:30:00 GMT

Welcome to June, despite the cost of gas, I think this is going to be a great summer, lots of good shows, a couple festivals and sun. Thanks to the podcast I'm getting involved with things I've always wanted to do - like DJ a show and be part of the process of making a record. There's even more than that, but I don't want to speak too soon, so you'll learn more about that on upcoming MPAD episodes. On this episode, the music is a lighter than last week, with a bit of power pop thrown in. The comic supplied for this page is from Dave LaPlante's Joe Pop, check it out.

music:

Mt. Wilson Repeater Pencils / Pens (mp3) More On This Album

Computer Perfection - Silence Check out Compueter Perfection at Phonotropic's Wicked Awesome BBQ! on July 11th!

Joe Pop - The Ballad of Joe Pop (from PME)

Cranky - David Bowie Cries for No One on emusic

Deadsy - Teenage Wildlife

The Last Town Chorus - Modern Love

Dropout Year Biggest Fan (mp3) More On This Album

mentions:

Uncut issue June 2008

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MPAD#145 "All the Damn Kids Rock"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 25 May 2008 15:22:00 GMT

It's memorial day weekend and it's beautiful here in Michigan. Today, I will be checking out Movement 2008 which should be incredible. Speaking of incredible, the set of music I ply on this episode is one of my best. If you want a preview of the music and the topics for the show just check out the video. And, yes, I am the unspoken of 5th member of the Fantastic Four.

music:

Pluxus "Bootstrap"

NIN "Head Down" from the Slip

Go Periscope "No Chaser"

The Boxing Lesson "Dance With Meow" from Wild Streaks and Windy Days

Black Kids - Hurricane Jane

mc chris nrrrd grrrl (mp3) More On This Album

The Carps All The Damn Kids (mp3) Buy at eMusic

Ladytron "Black Cat" from Velocifero

mentions:

Perfect From Now On - John Sellers

The Submarines

Electric Six

my review of NIN's The Slip

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MPAD#144 "Fred Chao - Author-Artist of Johnny Hiro"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 18 May 2008 16:29:00 GMT

This weekend in Detroit is Motor City Comic Con and I've been getting back into the world of comics, largely through great indie efforts like American Born Chinese. Part of the purpose of Most People Are DJs, besides playing great indie music, is to showcase people that are using their talent to produce (mostly)independent works of art, whether it's music. films, novels or comics that I think deserve more exposure. On this episode, I have an interview with Fred Chao, the writer and artist for "Johnny Hiro - Half Asian All Hero", a great comic that combines "slice of life" commentary with Japanese history and non-stop action. There are 3 issues out and Fred's working on more. For a preview of "Johnny Hiro" go here!

Music:

Asamov (the Alias Brothers) "Standing Room"

Exit Clov "This Must Be the Place"

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MPAD#143 "PlayRadioPlay...Bell Hollow"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:03:00 GMT

This episode features two interviews from a couple of bands I've played recently and I think really deserve your attention. First up, from Brooklyn, NY, Bell Hollow, 4 guys and a girl that combine to make some beautifully textured rock music that calls back on some of the great 80's bands like the Chameleons and the Sound. Second, I interview PlayRadioPlay, from Texas, who is really just one guy that makes awesome synth-pop with an "emo-like" edge to it. I start things off with a new track by NIN that is available for free and is an awesome listen.

music:

Bell Hollow Copper Crayon

PlayRadioPlay Madi Don't Leave

NIN Echoplex

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MPAD#142 "Last Week A DJ Saved My Show"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 4 May 2008 15:22:00 GMT

I've been talking about doing 2 different episodes lately, a video and a "music in a foreign langauge" episode. I'm still working on that music in a foreign langauge episoide, but I did do a video episode for this week's MPAD. The video is 2 different clips, the first one is an interview of DJ Ice Cold Chrissy, with his music playing underneath it with video from his set and photos. It's still in what I like to call "guerilla" editing style. The second video is from Electric President and it's neat little video that looks like it took a while to assemble. The show's about 9 minutes show so you shouldn't get too bored.

music/video -

DJ Ice Cold Chrissy (still looking for a website)

Electric President "Insomnia"

other -

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MPAD#141 "Paint It Gold"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:46:00 GMT

I'm part of the Mevio Network now. The phrase "meet the new boss, same as the old boss" probably sums it up best. On this episode I play new tracks with a bit of hip hop and indie rock. Big thanks to all the "special guests" that said a few words for me on this one.

music:

Ben Benjamin "Squirmy Sign Language" from Ghostly Swim

Ghost Buffalo The Latest Wonder (mp3) More On This Album

Atmosphere "Shoulda Known"

Buck 65 Shudder Buggin'

Bridges and Powerlines Uncalibrated (mp3)More On This Album

The Autumns "Killer in Drag"

mentions:

Ghostly Swim Comp

Flight of the Conchords

M83

Atmosphere

Dan Kennedy "Rock On An Office Power Ballad"

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MPAD#140 "No Beard, No Slogan"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:49:00 GMT

I'll get back to some interviews soon but this episode is me playing music that keeps me smiling. A little less synth, a lot more guitar jangle on this one. I listened to a lot of podcasts this week so I mention 2 that rose above the others and I tell you about a rock-n-roll comic that I'm currently reading. By the way (did you notice I spelled that out - I am not a lazy blogger!), while I may not have a beard, I am a little scruffy this morning. Maybe I should give that "Don Johnson" look a spin.

music -

PlayRadioPlay "I Am A Pirate You Are A Princess"

Metro station "Control" Steve Aoki remix

Brad Breek "One Too Many Mornings Anthem"

Georgie James "Need Your Needs"

Bell Hollow "Foxgloves"

Nighmare of You "On Top of the World"

backgound music -

The New Rochelle Rotary Club Air Currents (mp3) Air Currents (mp3) More On This Album

mentions -

Young Liars by David Lapham

see the trailer!

Indie Spinner Rack music episode

Hollywood Podcast - listen to ep. 26!

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MPAD#139 "Spring Is Here - Is That Snow I See?"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:43:00 GMT

If you're not laughing at this cover, show it to your parents, they'll find it hysterical! I crack up everytime I look at it. Under the Radar Magazine just keeps getting better.

I came up with three words to describe Most People Are DJs: synth, crackle, pop! I'm incorporating this into a new flyer design that will attempt tp explain Most People Are DJs to the totally uninitiated. On this episode I play 8 awesome tracks and profile 2 terrific artists, M83 and Helio Sequence. There a ton of topics I drop on this episiode so after listening your head may be spinning. If that's the case I have a suggestion, rinse and repeat!

music:

Bubblegun If the martian land can we do interviews? (mp3) Buy at iTunes Music Store

Idiots! - Spring Is Here! M83 - Graveyard Girl (CD available April 14)

The Diggs - Everyone's Starting over (Cassettes Won't Listen Remix)

the Helio Sequence - Can't Say No

the Notwist - Good Lies

Blak Swan - Perfect Day

Electrosound- Wrap the Devil Up

mentions:

M83 - Saturdays = Youth

Mixwit mixtape from James

Ether Aura/Bell Hollow Northern Lights May 3rd

Flight of the Conchords

Nightmare of You on tour!

Motor City Comic Con

Movement 2008

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MPAD#138 "The Women Beat Their Men"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 6 Apr 2008 16:28:00 GMT

I am back in town and it looks like SPRING IS HERE (I think I'll play that track on next week's show). I mentioned last week that I would play music on this week's show that I discovered in Florida. For the most part that is true, it just happens I listened to a lot of electro-pop with female vocals so that's what you get this week. I've been thinking a lot about social networking sites lately so I give you my 2 cents worth on that and I found these websites that you can make your own online mix tapes - pretty cool! Enjoy the show.

music -

Sissy Wish - Dwts (Do What they Say)

The Mania - The Damage (Wow remix) I really botched this up on the show and called the band "the Damage" and the song "Wow" - sorry!

Scanners - Raw (from PME)

Robots In Disguise We're In The Music Biz (mp3) Buy at iTunes Music Store

Sex Ghost - Meet Me In The Bathroom

Men - Make It Reverse

Air Bureau Club - Frequency

background music by Nik 7 of Shout Out Out Out

mentions -

MPAD MySpace Page

MPAD Facebook page

MPAD Twitter

Online MixTape sites -

mxtwit - here's my mixtape

muxtape - here's my mixtape

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MPAD#137 "Still On Vacation"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:37:00 GMT

I put this show up a little early because I'm on the long road home on Sunday and Monday. On this episode I make up for the talking I excluded last week by having commentaries on who I'm supporting for President, the car brand Scion and 3 music podcasts I recommend. For music, I play some recent music from 2 legendary bands (in my book) The Wedding Present and Bauhaus. I also play some indie pop and hip hop.

music -

Los Capesinos - Knee Deep At The ATP (PMN)

The Cribs - Man's Needs Women's Needs Whatever (PMN Spotlight Mix)

The Wedding Present Interstate 5 Extended (mp3)Buy at iTunes Music Store

Cinerama 10 Denier (mp3) Buy at iTunes Music Store

Bauhaus Too Much 21st Century (mp3) Buy at iTunes Music Store

Zucker DJs - You can Do It (remix)

Kenan Bell - Celebrity

mentions (I may forget a couple of these I name-dropped a lot)

what I bought at Virgin Megastore:

Hot Chip - Made In the Dark

5 Years Get Physical

Urban Gothic

Perfect From Now On

Scion "I Heart Comix" remix

3 music podcasts you should listen to:

The Datasound

Captain Greybeard's Etherwave Radio

Have You Heard

Movement 2008!!!!!

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MPAD#136 "Easter Mix 2008"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:16:00 GMT

After 2 days of driving in pouring rain through 4 states, I'm finally in Florida and enjoying the sun by the pool. Because I am on vacation, I took it easy on the content this week and put together a mostly music episode of tracks that I've been listening to lately. In this episode is also news on my new sponsorship from eMusic.

music:

Desert Planet - Riot Sector 68

SSM - Deja Vu

Plastic Operator Home 0207 (mp3)Buy at Amazon

Summerbirds In The Cellar - Now We Are Ugly

Matthew Dear, Hot Chip Don and Sherri (mp3)More On This Album

800 Beloved - Go

Gutter Twins - Idle Hands

Cut Copy - So Haunted

mentions:

Solipsistic Nation

xlr8r

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eMusic and MPAD - We Make A Great Couple

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

I'm pleased to announce that for the next few months, eMusic, the place to go for digital downloads, is a sponsor for Most People Are DJs. Having eMusic as a sponsor for my show has been a goal of mine since I started the show. After all, most of the music I listen to comes from eMusic and it's been that way for five years. The best thing about the sponsorship is sharing a great deal with my listeners. When you click on the image above you get 35 songs for free as trial offer. I'll talk more about the offer over the next few episodes. If you decide to try eMusic please use the link above so eMusic knows it's me that sent you to them.
To prove how much I love eMusic I'm going to be using this blog space to write about eMusic offerings. I'll have track listings for some of my favorite mixes, reviews of new releases available at eMusic and information about some of the odder but infinitely cooler offerings available at eMusic. For today, try a band that because of their name will never receive much radio play but they sure will get the media buzzing.
Fuck Buttons, "Street Horrsing"

MPAD#135 "Say Hi to Jupiter One"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:52:00 GMT

Packed episode here with 2 interviews, 6 songs, a movie review - whew! Enjoy, I'm off to Florida. I did a slide show promo for this episode - see it here

music-interview

Jupiter One "Fire Away" "Countdown" (LA Riots Remix)

Say Hi "Sad, But Endearingly So" "Angels and Darlas" "Toil and Trouble"

Crystal Castles "Crimewave" Health remix

NeonNeon "I Lust You"

other mentions

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Watch the movie Mysterious Skin

See the new look of PodShow

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MPAD#134 "Seth Harwood Meets Velvet Code"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 9 Mar 2008 17:14:00 GMT

There is so much that went on last week, here's a few highlights:

I went to Phonotropic on Friday and saw hip hop artist SignOne he was incredible with humor and intelligence.

The podcast the Tripwire is the podcast (and blog) to hear what is some of the best music coming out today.

I'm seeing the band Islands tonight, should be a good show.

Rob and I recorded a new episode of Supernot if you want to hear some takes on current entertainment/pop culture.

interviews/music:

Beats for Beginners - Freaky Girl remix (Check out Palms Out Sounds)

Velvet Code - Slave Love Master, Can't Explain

Seth Harwood Interview - Get Jack Wakes Up on Palms Sunday, March 16!

Madvillain - All Caps

Kenan Bell - Save Your Life

mentions:

New issue of Mojo

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MPAD#133 "Slick Champions"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 2 Mar 2008 21:03:00 GMT

It's time for another MPAD video edition! This one features 2 songs that I recorded at live shows by Champions of Breakfast and Charlie Slick. It's amazing how much work even putting together a 10 minute primitive, DIY video is, but it's fun and I hope you like the "not-so"hidden messages!

bands:

Champions of Breakfast "Unicorn Bible" live from the Elbow Room

Charlie Slick "My Name Is" live from Luna

Both bands are performing at this week's Metro Times Blowout!

mentions:

intro: Nina from Baileys

Magnet Magazine

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MPAD#132 "The Sound of Jesse Thorn of TSoYA"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:24:00 GMT

This week's episode features an interview of Jesse Thorn of the podcast/radio show The Sound of Young America. The Sound of Young America is one of my favorite podcasts, each week Jesse interviews bands, actors, writers, etc. that make my life more interesting. Jesse's interviews are always incisive and full of fun. This episode I put him on the other side of the mic and try to get similar results. I also play music that I think Jesse will dig, but, I'm not sure how successful that turned out.

music:

MC Chris - Townie

Dengue Fever Seeing Hands (mp3) Buy at iTunes Music Store

ECID Re-Seeding Skyline (mp3)Buy at Order CD's Directly From ECID's Myspace page

mentions:

The Sound of Young America some of my favorite episodes:

Best of 2007 with Onion AV Club

Nick Hornby

Elmore Leonard

The Wire Interview

Be Sure to Subscribe to TSOYA!

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MPAD#131 "Back to Quirk"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:02:00 GMT

I mentioned the weather last week so I may as well update you, today it's freezing rain and slick conditions. I almost slipped getting my paper this morning! I went to shows both Friday and Saturday night, so today I'm truly calling it a day of rest. I noticed that for the past couple of weeks I got away from playing the quirky, synth driven stuff I've identified MPAD with, so this week it's back with a vengeance. I'm also pulling out a couple of surprises.

Besides what on episode, here's what else is going on:

800Beloved warmed up for A Place to Bury Strangers and played a brillinat set, they may have an electronic ep up this week so stay on their path.

If you like horror then you have to listen to Dread Media, a great horror podcast that is similar to Sci-Fi Dig but for fans of horror. I had an email of mine read on a previous episode.

A Knight Rider for 2008 is on tonight and the Spice Girls sold out the Palace. We've retread so much from the recent past that we're really digging the bottom of the barrel.

So let's get intro this week's episode -

music:

Velvet Code - Trust Fund Girl

YACHT See A Penny (Pick It Up) (mp3) iTunes Music Store

A Place To Bury Strangers - To Fix the Gash In Your Head

The Epochs Opposite Sides (go to their MySpace Blog for the remix ep)

DeviantUK - We Have A Technical (this was also covered by the Rentals)

Matinee Club Seven Oceans (mp3) Buy at eMusic

Johnny Hollow - Nova Heart

background music:

Micha Moor Slip And Slide

Ben Benjamin Selective Periphera

audio clip:

Gary Numan on finding his first synth

mentions:

the Zoom H2

the Spoons

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Let's Try This Again!

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:45:00 GMT

MPAD#130 "The Noise Between Us"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:26:00 GMT

The wind is kicking hard today and it's about 10 below zero F when you factor that in. but, I'm going to keep warm today by having the fireplace on and playing some good music. Judging by the music alone, this is probably one of my best episodes. Four of tracks come from bands that are playing a show on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Crofoot. The slide show above is from a couple of recent shows that I've attended. I even got to announce Crashing Cairo (thanks Wax!) on stage at one of the shows.

Before I get into the show notes, here's a couple of things I meant to mention but left out:

Mojo did a 3 hour radio show on and with Gary Numan, it was a radio stream, but if you search hard enough you can find an MP3 file of it (or you can email me).

I've been reading the Captain America Omnibus for the past couple of weeks and I have to say this may be the best comic storyline I've ever read. The pacing, the characters, plots and subplots are so well told that even though I know what lies ahead, reading it unfold, I never get the sense this was done as sensationalism (see One More Day).

Lost is finally back on and I can't say I'm immediately hooked, but, maybe a listen to the Ekobase podast will help.

800Beloved is playing the Magic Stick on Friday with A Place to Bury Strangers, if you missed them at the MPAD Showcase here's your chance to see their incredible live show. I'll probably cover this on next week's show.

On with the notes from the show:

music:

The Dead Bodies "Total Destruction"

Us vs. Her "In My Pocket"

Bob Mould "The Silence Between Us" for PMN

Wild Sweet Orange "Wrestle With God"

Chase Pagan "Walzting In the Sky"

The Great Fiction "Paleego"

Manna and Quail "Honestly"

Background music:

Jon Kennedy 110% Proof (mp3) Demons (mp3)Buy at eMusic

mentions:

Bob Mould's career

Ok_computer compilation from Mojo Magazine

The M&Q show that you need to attend if you're anywhere near the area!

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MPAD#129 "Wax On"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 3 Feb 2008 16:50:00 GMT

On this episode I interview Robert Wax from Crashing Cairo as he talks about his band's just finished, first CD, former bands he's played in and we yuk it up on pop culture. There's also music from Blood Red Sun, Repeater, the Satin Peaches and Magnet School. The episode is filled with with guitar-based rock songs, heart-felt lyrics, and one ornery dog. If you're in the Detroit area make sure you see Crashing Cairo with Ether Aura, The Satin Peaches and Us Vs. Her on Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 at the Magic Bag.

music -

Blood Red Sun - All At Once

Repeater - Half the Weight

Crashing Cairo - Hair

Crashing Cairo - See

The Satin Peaches - Screamin' Easy

Magnet School - XX

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MPAD#128 "See What I'm Playing"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:17:00 GMT

Here's my first try at putting a D-I-Y MPAD video episode. I took the video and pics my friends took and created mini-videos from each band. For a novice I think I did "okay." The video's do capture the fun and excitement that took place last week at "Synth Shoegaze Surprize." If you like, tell your friends about it, and let me know so I can think about doing another.

Videos - (music from band, video from performances at Pike Room Jan 20, 2008 taken by Celeste with ARC Pontiac)

Deastro "Michael, The Lone Archer of the North"

Otto Vector "Don't Interrupt"

Ether Aura "I Wasn't Her"

800Beloved "Colours"

mentions -

Music for Robots

Under the Radar Magazine

Indie Spinner Rack

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Today I Still Feel Pretty Sweet

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:41:00 GMT

I can't recall the song off the top of my head, but the Hold Steady have a line that goes "I still feel pretty sweet." And, even with a lack of sleep, sore shoulders from carry everything and a pounding headache, I still feel pretty sweet. If you missed it, last night was my MPAD Showcase: Synth, Shoegaze, Surprize! and while I have a long list of "lessons learned" I think the event went extremely well.
My first "lesson learned" was never pick the coldest day of the year to have a show! The temp was somewhere in the subzero area with wind gusting. So the 110 people (which is a pretty good crowd) we had in the Pike Room braved the elements to see the show.

Let's start with the artroom. J. Celestino, Shawn Amberger, Paul Sizer and Marvin Shaouni had work on display. This photo contains work by J. Celestino. Everyone really like the artwork, and a couple of the artists sold a few of their works making the evening especially good for them.

Get this guy offstage so we can here some music! I had this crazy idea to emcee the night, so before the bands took the stage I came on and introduced them, while giving away PodShow t-shirts and other swag. It was fun and I hope it added a bit to the evening.

Deastro was the first to play.He threw out a blistering set of frantically paced, energetic, synth-bliss, that those unfamilar with Deastro came away with smiles and an appreciation for spastic dancing.

Otto Vector played next and were nice enough to play a couple of songs, they don't usually perform "Ponderance of a Lonely Girl on a Porch" being one of them, Their sound was especially tight and Renee's vocals were spot on. For one of the early bands, they got quite a reaction from the crowd with some dancing and lots of cheering.
Ether Aura was third on the list, and this was a good time to relax a bit to the ethereal sweetness of Kate, the lead singer's voice. They have a video on their MySpace page from their performance you need to see!

Lastly, 800Beloved took the stage and got everyone to their feet with one of those "it will go down in history" performances. I've never heard a band play so loud and sound so clear at the same time. Their set was shimmering with guitar effects, wonderful vocals and bouncing basslines. Their cover of the Rolling Stones (by way of the Sundays) "Wild Horses" brought a hush then a loud sheer from the audience. Their set ended with the crowd joining them on stage dancing. A moment I regrettably missed. If anyone has pictures from this part of the show please contact me!

I think the best thing for me about the show was everybody seemed to have a very good time. There was a sense of friendliness and a nice shrugging off the "ultra cool to hip to relate" attitude I enounter at a lot of shows. The show took a lot out of me to put on, but, looking back on it, it was worth every moment. Thanks to the bands, artists and friends that participated. It was really you that made the show a night I'll treasure.
This week's podcast, MPAD#128, will have more music from each of the bands that played and more from the show.

MPAD#127 "Today Is the Day"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:34:00 GMT

Here's question for you - How do you know Mikel O.D. has spoken too long. Answer: The backgound music ends and he's still talking! So, in the middle of the show I talk about not being an arist, the MPAD Showcase and how music should be an experience. The music is more dancey and electronic this week.

music:

Underground Resistance - Kill My Radio Station (mp3)Buy at iTunes Music Store

David Starfire - Busta Can Dance

TH White - Blue and Cream

Emotiquon - Humanoid Must Not Escape (PME)

ShitDisco - OK (Paul Hatnoll remix)

mentions:

Emotiquon Podcast

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MPAD#126 "Ether Aura Daze"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:17:00 GMT

Just one week away from Synth Shoegaze Surprize! My MPAD Showcase. This episode features some great shoegaze and acoustic music. There is also some interview clips with Ether Aura and more discussion on best records released in 2007.

music:

British Sea Power - Down on the Ground (PMN)

Low Sea Roar - Runaway (PMN mix)

Ether Aura - I Speak Your Every Word

Ether Aura - Lonely Street

Amy Millan Skinny Boy (mp3)Buy at eMusic

Young Galaxy Come And See (mp3)Buy at eMusic

mentions:

Synth Shoegaze Surprize! buy advance tickets here!

CareHouse

Comic Writer/Artist Paul Sizer

For what it's worth: My top 5 records of 2007

Maritime "Heresy and the Infinite Choir"

LCD Soundsystem "Sound of Silver"

Arctic Moneys "Favorite Worst Nightmare"

Starts of Track and Field "Centuries Before Love and War"

Matthew Dear Asa Breed

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MPAD#125 "Otto Vector Sound Off"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 6 Jan 2008 16:42:00 GMT

There's only 2 weeks left to the MPAD Showcase! On this episode I have some fun talking with Otto Vector and playing some other great synth-oriented music. I also have a special segment at the end entitiled Industry Is Dead. This epsiode is brought to you by Myxer.com.

music:

Calvin Harris - Acceptable In the 80's

Otto Vector - The Ponderance of A Lonely Girl On A Porch

Otto Vector - Shiek

Cassettes Won't Listen - Cut My Hair Download the ep!

mashup -

CopyCat - Pretty Fade to Black from Simon Idol's top mashups of 2007!

other -

Indistry Is Dead - Industry Reunion memories

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