Crate Diggin' Master!

Here's a great interview with ace crate digger and beats collector Monk-One. Check out the pics of some classics finds and read how he became a crate diggin' master!

Dubstepping At Radioactive Records Jan.16, 2010

Follow the link to access my playlist from this past weekend's gig at Radioactive Records. This was my first attempt at playing dubstep live and according to the feedback I received it was a rounding success! Thanks to those who were in attendance...

Teddy Pendergrass died Wednesday night at the age of 59. Teddy was one of the greatest soul singers of the 70's with monster hits both as a solo artist and with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. Never will I forget setting the mood for love by spinning slow jams such as "love t.k.o." & "close the door". And who can forget the greatest break-up song ever, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes' 1972 debut single "i miss you." In 1982 Teddy injured his spine in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. He made sporadic stage and recording appearances, including one at Live Aid in 1985, before making a grand return in 2001 in Atlantic City. He and his music will be greatly missed. My personal favorite song, "this is the last time" from his 1988 album Joy.

Cosmic & Free Jazz

As our journey for new and unheard sounds continues I've added new links for 2 great jazz experiences. Kosmigroov is a cosmic/avant-garde/spiritual jazz database listing recordings that fall under the author's "kosmigroov" definition. Inconstant Sol is a blog forum for the discussion of free/abstract jazz of all styles. My thanks to Paul P. for the link.

2010

2009 was a great year for all things music. I can't remember a year since 1985 that had more great records released in it than 2009. And from what I am already listening to 2010 may just top 2009! It's my hope that this blog will help those who read it uncover and discover great music. So please continue to check the blog routinely for reviews, links, and other musical madness. Peace in the New Year!!