We are doing another party at the Galapagos Art Space on Thursday January 31st. The place is ideal for live music both bands and DJs. Last time we had Say Hello To Symphony and 3 top minimal DJs: Dietrich Schoenemann, InsideOut and DJ Connie. This time we will go back to white with BÂTON BLANC and have 3 bands and DJ Connie. Check out the flyer for details.
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When I saw the flyer I did not really believe it. Moby was DJing on Tuesday at 205, a NYC hotspot on the lower East Side. I am a very big DFA fan and to hear their sounds followed by a phenomenal Moby set made my Tuesday night. I had never seen Moby live, and the small, but well decorated, and vibrant basement of 205 was not where I would expect him to spin. I was also not expecting to hear him play progressive techno that was borderline minimalist. I had always thought of Moby as more easy listening music, but he made everyone’s body rock till the point of being late for work. My expectations were off and it was absolutely amazing! Also, you should definitely check out more of DFA’s sounds and support the artists. Until next Tuesday!
AirDrop Records has just orchestrated its first release! We are big fans of the Italian indie rock band, Thank You For The Drum Machine. Their music is very upbeat and has clear electronic influences. The EP that goes by the band’s name is their first and is sure not to be their last. They are very in demand in Italy where they are currently touring and are eager to travel the world pleasuring our ears. Here is a song off their album, already available on the iTunes Store, as well as on Amazon, Myspace and Amiestreet. CD’s and Special Vinyl Edition to follow shortly.
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Art is one of the most powerful forces in our society. Art can bring social change and often is a place for advanced and progressive thought. One of my favorite artists has mastered this concept and is creating positive social change in many ways. When the youth was rioting in France and expressing much of its discontent, JR sought to use art and photography to deliver a more truthful vision of the state of the youth in the projects of the Parisian suburbs. There was clearly discontent and anger, which was not hidden in the pictures, but he also showed the more positive elements such as hope and joy, often neglected and destroyed by fear from the rest of society.
His art is more than a picture and in fact became street art. He would post enlarged versions of the pictures on walls of the city where they would be seen by all, taking people out of their daily routines to think and understand what was going on with a portion of the population.
Since this project, he has continued to find ways to use art to bring positive change in our world. Check his site out for more great pictures and projects.
