The Revolution [Is] Feminized

This past Saturday was magical. Treefingers, Sarah Joy, Pandai'a. Volvox premiered as a Basstown DJ and blew more than several people away with her set. And then, the epic Lauren Flax, who at the very end of her gig blew out not only Great Scott, but the entire area of Allston. Pictured above is Treefingers - who started off the night - and Lauren Flax from left to right. Be sure to head to the Enormous Room this Wednesday (which is also Volvox's birthday!) for Treefingers' residency at the venue.

Coming soon will be Lauren's set, but for now be sure to check out the Nicky Digital photos as well as Davida's always wonderful photobooth!

Visible: Nicky Digital
Visible: Davida's Photoboof

Hello? Catphone? Are you there Catphone?

Someone named DJ Dinosaur sent this to my inbox. It's called Catphone and its breakcore.

Audible: DJ Dinosaur - Catphone

DJ Die Young on XLR8R.com!

An old, but much loved photo of Pamela Martinez, founder of Teletextile

"Boston-based DJ Die Young tailors the remix of this track with some delay effects and a strong bass beat, making a nice fit for the dance floor." - XLR8r

Teletextile is an excellent band that came together in Boston, but have since moved to Brooklyn to expand into the full foursome that it is now. With the gorgeous debut of Care Package from last year, our very own DJ Die Young turned it into a breathtaking remix that even XLR8R loves.

Website: XLR8R <3's Heartquake
Audible: Teletextile - "Heartquake"
Audible: Teletextile - "Heartquake (DJ Die Young Remix)"
Website: Teletextile

This Tuesday: A Very Special Hearthrob

Tomorrow night's very special event at Hearthrob is going to bring together many old and new heads. Optimo will headline in Middlesex's small capacity space, and it'll be legendary to say the least. Wilkes & Twitch are the two Scottish gentlemen that started Optimo (Espacio) at the Sub Club in Glasgow over 10 years ago, and hardly book DJs or people that they don't know. Highly selectively, the existence of Optimo as refers to an experience, not just the name of a club night, the DJ duo or a simple moniker.

You may remember the Diplo Pitchfork mix that completely blew up and was heard around the world, but Optimo's Essential Mix is a cake-taker. Enjoy, prepare, and explode.



Audible: Optimo - Pure Mix (old school rave set, expect to hear some of this genius goodness)
Information: How To Kill The DJ
Website: Optimo

Don't Forget: Best New Music Poll

About a month ago, we made the announcement that DJ Die Young had been selected to be named as one of the best DJs in Boston. He's also been in the Phoenix about three times in the last month or two, and is featured this week as MP3 of the week under a spotlight for his nomination. Peaking around the PHX's blog, On The Download, there was a great goodie bag of tracks from all of the DJs that are up for the award. Take a look and take your pick!

MP3s: PHX Best New Music Poll DJ Nominees
VOTE: Best New Music Poll DJ Nominees

SIX MILLION DOLLAR DAN DOES IT AGAIN!

Dan Paluska (in green) of Boston's electro-dance rock force ELECTRIC LASER PEOPLE, is probably the smartest musician in Massachusetts' history. Aside from ELP, he also plays in The Dan Bensons Project and presses vinyl and throws parties with Unlocked Groove.









o and he invents amazing shit. like this thing he made with the guy in the picture (Jeff Lieberman). WATCH THIS ::::

PRETTTTY NUTS IF YOU ASK ME!
YOU PRESS KEYS AND THIS MACHINE MOVES IN NYC!
YOU ACCIDENTALLY PLAY A "MELODY" and this machine
COMPOSES A MASTERPIECE FROM YOUR INPUT!!!
WWWHHHAAATTTTTT!!!??!?!


go here: ABSOLUT QUARTET and do it yourself. And this robot only got 5.6 on Pitchfork! it must be good! Just give up music now. the machines have already won.

once you give up, you should go watch the Electric Laser People perform,
next thursday April 3rd at TT the Bears with Kill The Noise, The Bleedin Bleedins, and Real Life Time Machines!!!!!

Matters & Dunaway: CD Release + 2 Very Special Remixes

Monday, March 24th
CD Release Show
MATTERS & DUNAWAY
w/ Plus Move,
Concord Ballet Orchestra Players
Middle East Upstairs
18+ / $8 / 9:30p

Matters & Dunaway is one of the most intriguing bands in Boston. Avid shoegaze fans that have a knack for pop, they've taken the many genres of drone and sped it up. Their music, as it grows with each release, is like its album art - fast, dream-like, and futuristic. Everyone is familiar with photography and film that has low enough shutter speeds to capture the chaos of a nighttime urban landscape in one shot.

Their newest record, Feel The Future, is the step beyond. Their artwork is splashes of yellow and pink, but the progressive songwriting remains intact. Live drums are paired with Tom Gallagher's programming alongside Andre Obin's bass and vocals. Basstown is a big fan of Obin, and recently featured him in the Local Voices column on the blog. This event on March 24th will be a special event to celebrate a new stepping stone on their ascent to musical excellence (it sounds hyperbolic, but you'll just have to take my word for it until you heard the new record).

"Boards of Canada-esque rocktronica, the laptop/bass duo's mostly-instrumental albums have inspired a small, rabid following among electronic music fans and DJs across the country." - Boston Phoenix

"Matters & Dunaway are up to their necks in electronica, but is avery good kind of electronica that brings to mind M83 at times." - PopMatters

"Matters and Dunaway truly distinguish themselves from the bulk of the electronic acts that have purists so squeamish, they are, through andthrough, a live band. And a very good one at that." - Weekly Dig

Tracklisting:
1. Accent To Ascent
2. Resolution Now!
3. Shot Of Love
4. Control The Night
5. Dystopian Dream

Audible: Matters & Dunaway - "Control The Night (DJ Die Young City Life Remix)"
Audible: Matters & Dunaway - "Shot Of Love (Baltimoroder Baleric Mix)
MySpace: Matters & Dunaway