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| News | Kraftwerk’s Electronic Revolution Posted: 03 Aug 2008 06:47 PM CDT Founded in 1970 by pioneering German musicians Florian Schneider and Ralf Hütter, Kraftwerk has long been considered one of the founding fathers of electronic music, with a sweeping influence that's touched artists from David Bowie to Coldplay. This September they will be celebrated in a documentary DVD release, titled 'Kraftwerk and the Electronic Revolution'. The film will cover the long run of the group's entire career, with a focus on how they descended into the experimental music scene in Germany in the '70s and emerged on the other side of synth-pop and techno in the '80s. Along with rare live footage and photographs of Kraftwerk and their contemporaries in the Krautrock scene at the time, the film also features exclusive interviews with ex-Kraftwerk members and other German electronic musicians, commentaries from German writers and journalists, plus live and studio recordings. After the break you'll find the tracklisting and bonus features, plus a video that exemplifies Kraftwerk's masterful handiwork. |
| News | The Haçienda’s doors set for museum piece Posted: 03 Aug 2008 11:32 AM CDT The impact that The Haçienda club in Manchester had on the UK's music scene is undeniable - when it opened in 1982 it sent ripples through clubland, and became the birthplace of acid house. Madonna played at The Haçienda in 1984, and over the years New Order, The Smiths, Oasis, Happy Mondays and Blur played at the club, which eventually closed in 1997. Sasha also cut his DJ teeth at The Haçienda (and rocked out with a 1980's ponytail). |
| News | Fedde Le Grand video interview Posted: 03 Aug 2008 05:55 AM CDT Fans of Fedde Le Grand's jumpy electro house might like to check out this video interview that Romanian clubbing portal Beatfactor.ro did recently. The Dutch electro house star became an instant overnight sensation when his single 'Put Your Hands Up For Detroit' went to No.1 in the charts all over Europe, and Fedde Le Grand is a perfect example of what can happen if you write that one big record. Since 'Put Your Hands Up For Detroit' came out, Fedde Le Grand has headlined festivals and clubs all over the world. Click here for the video interview. |
| Posted: 03 Aug 2008 01:38 AM CDT Kate Moss, the hardcore tech house fan that she is, is currently located on Ibiza island. Her motives are unknown, but Beatportal has heard from a close friend that she is gearing up for the DC10 reopening party. |
| News | Quivver goes to Hollywood Posted: 02 Aug 2008 09:50 PM CDT John Graham, aka Quivver, appears to be a very busy man. With genre-bending debut CD 'Dirty Nails And Vapour Trails' just released and European, North and South American tour dates in the mix, this influential DJ also has a rank of #21 on thedjlist.com at the time of this writing. Along with the music industry, Hollywood has seemingly gotten its clutches into this accomplished DJ with a track called 'Hybrid' that's to be used in the upcoming Frank Miller film, "The Spirit". Co-produced and with yrics by John Graham, the track is the theme song to the movie and is set to be used in the trailer. And apparently there's more in the realm of film scheduled for Graham, as another studio project has him composing for a 2009 Tony Scott film “The Taking of the Pelham 123” starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta. Not too shabby! Click through for a tracklist of 'Dirty Nails And Vapour Trails', his remaining tour dates, and a video of Quivver in action. |
| News | Z-Trip and Shepard Fairley support Obama Posted: 01 Aug 2008 01:40 AM CDT Presidential hopeful Barack Obama has been the talk of the town these days, particularly making waves with youth culture as that affinity resounds through the music world. Lauded as a politician who can relate to the young folk, there's been several artists and musicians jumping on the free speech wagon to politicize their work and make their voices heard. |
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