Black Sweater, White Cat

Jap Jap - Coloured Cubes (Morgenfish Remix)

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:48:20 PST

This tune is from a six-track EP from Holland’s Jasper Boer, aka Jap Jap, in the form of ‘A Resonant Discovery’, including a remix by Dutch artist Morgenfish.

It seems to fit my mood at the moment, so I will post it.

Jap Jap - Coloured Cubes (Morgenfish Remix)

Alexi Virta - True Dwelling Place

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:52:52 PST

A tune from the Alexi Virta classic, Meets Tortsi at the Space Lounge. I haven't been around blogger to post recently so it is probably appropriate to go back to my netmusic roots to put up more Virta goodness.

This release is one of the most downloaded on archive.org and it is easy to see why. There hasn't been much in the way of follow-up from Alexi, but with this beauty out in the world we can be grateful.

Alexi Virta - True Dwelling Place

Black Sweater, White Christmas Playlist 2008

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:55:01 PST

1	Homemade Christmas Mashup via Freesound	Bilwiss, petrasound, troutstrangler, connum
2	TWasthenightbeforeChristmas
3	Christmas Eve At Midnight (Small Town Square)	Lee Rosevere
4	Santa Claus Is Coming To Town	Bobby Baby
5	Everything's Dead Pretty When it Snows	Pete Green
6	Bye Bye Snow (Hello Snow Version by DoF)	Bobby Baby
7	Xmas Waltz	Lushy
8	Kisses On Lips ( The Mistletoe Mix )	Loveshadow
9	Cedar's Christmas 2006 I
10	Christmas Is Interesting	Jonathan Coulton
11	joytotheworldexceptfortheforiegnworkers	nybbl
12	Martian Christmas	bongolong
13	WXRT - Xmas On The Moon	Gulag Picture Radio
14	song-martian invade	bongolong
15	Cheese Ball	Lushy
16	jingle bells	hardvoltnine
17	song-jungle bells jupiter bells	bongolong
18	FilipinoChristmas	Frank Delima
19	No Fly List	Lee Harris & The Good Time Charlies
20	Santas_Gone_Surfing_vbr
21	Podsafe Christmas Song	Jonathan Coulton
22	Cedar's Christmas 2006 I
23	song-rock ye merry, gentlemen	bongolong
24	Der Weihnachtsmann (BongiBong-Remix)	Die drei Len√∂re
25	die schildkr√∂te	die weihnachtshasser

Bongolong - Jesus Christ is Comin to Town

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:53:44 PST

A first I thought this was real, but I was talked down and now recognize it as ironic camp. I'm not sure when Bongolong posted this to archive.org, but the name of the release is A Bongolong Christmas 2004. (I'm pretty sure that it wasn't there before when I've put together past BSWChristmas shows).

Bongolong loves Christmas music!

The more interesting or weirder the better!! It's always been a dream to make my own Christmas music, taking those familiar melodies and giving them my own special twist.

Almost sounds like a mission statement for BSWChristmas.

Bongolong - Jesus Christ is Comin to Town

Black Sweater, White Christmas 2008

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:54:31 PST

Yep. On Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) at 1:00 pm Biotic and Subsystem will join for their third BSWChristmas. The playlist is coming together and promises to be very sweet, indeed. The show will be live on WBCR-lp, 97.7 FM in Great Barrington. The file will make it's way to this blog, promise.

Thanks to John Curley for the photo...

umami - Substance (Combustion Mix)

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:53:29 PST

This tune is from a 12rec compilation of reworked adcbicycle songs. adcBicycle is Matt Chisholm from Ottawa, Canada. According to the liner notes he apparently decided not to release a album's worth of material and asked friends to remix the stuff. The results are pretty cool.

This compilation was released on archive.org on September 11 this year. Lot's of great stuff. This is the tune that sat well with me.

Nice being with you again.

umami - Substance (Combustion Mix)

Dub One! - Wise Man’s Dub

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:26:56 PST

BlocSonic is continuing to release their compilations of excellent net music. As we have mentioned in the past, the NetBloc releases are the complete package with art, music, variety and information. All for the downloading.

The most recent release is netBloc Volume 18 (frais, fresco, frisch, fresh… mmmmmmmmmmm… good).

When I want to sample the latest sweet sounding net releases, BlocSonic provides an excellent sampling. Including this number from Dub One on the iD.EOLOGY netlabel.

Dub One! - Wise Man’s Dub

Owltree - Daylight is Not for Owls

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:05:43 PST

Some sounds for New Zealand for your pleasure. This release comes via the netlabel, Lo-Kiwi. I found it on the hiddenplace music blog.

The release is called Tender Pecking.

Many songs about owls. I like owls.

There are some excellent tunes on the release. I'm looking forward to spending more time with Owltree and Lo-Kiwi.

Owltree - Daylight is Not for Owls

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biotic — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:46:33 PDT

Yahoo Music Store Goes Away and Takes DRM'd Tunes With It

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:07:26 PDT

The excellent site, ReadWriteWeb is reporting that as the Yahoo Music Store exits the scene it will no longer support the Digital Rights Management (DRM) licensing that was embedded in tunes purchased from the service. This will serve as an excellent illustration of what DRM means in the marketplace. Technological obsolescence built into the digital file has significant implications on the longevity of that file.

ReadWriteWeb quotes an e-mail message from Yahoo! Music:

"Songs and albums that were purchased through the Yahoo! Music Unlimited Store are protected by a digital rights management system that requires a valid license key before they can be played on your computer.

After the Store closes, Yahoo! will no longer be able to support the retrieval of license keys for music purchased from Yahoo! Music Unlimited, and Yahoo! will no longer be able to authorize song playback on additional computers.

After September 30, 2008, you will not be able to transfer songs to unauthorized computers or re-license these songs after changing operating systems. Please note that your purchased tracks will generally continue to play on your existing authorized computers unless there is a change to the computer's operating system."

Consumers beware.

Spinmeister - Robot Love (imádlak)

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:18:16 PDT

I said a boom, wakka chikka, wakka chikka, boom.

Oh, man is this a great track from ccMixter.org that was posted to the site on Friday.

Here at Camp BSWC, we are fond of our Sex and Space theme. This tune fits the bill on both accounts.

Starting with the very velvety guitar sample posted by Victor Fourstones, along with the luscious spoken words from Marika, aka essesq, Spinmeister pulls together an extremely sexy number that is so hot you might forget the summer humidity. At least I did. [Update 7/23/08: The preceding paragraph is in error. Marika is responsible for "imádlak" and essesq bringing the 'pella to the table. I regret the error.]

This selection should definitely be in consideration for the Wakka Chikka, Wakka Chikka, Porn Music for the Masses, vol. 3 (if one ever materializes).

Spinmeister - Robot Love (imádlak)

Image courtesy of V2 licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Plaistow - Yap Yap

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:31:32 PDT

Some bass, some drums, some jazz and some just so.

This is a fantastic track from a recent anniversary compilation released by the netlabel, 12rec.

The signature of this release is the mix of instrumentation and styles. A lot of organic sounds mixed in with the electronics.

This track is has a nice, building jazz push that is heavy on the piano, bass and drums. Really excellent.

Go to the release page and sample the wares...you are bound to find something you like.

Plaistow - Yap Yap

Klipp - cs (Live @ Ciclo XT)

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:11:12 PDT

Go with this one. It really develops into an amazing piece of electronic music.

Klipp is Hector Zarate and Jorge Soriano. This live track is from a Discos Konfort release called Ciudad de Mexico.

Discos Konfort is a netlabel devoted to Mexican electronic music. They have some marvelous releases. I was reviewing their catalog and stumbled on this live track. I've listened through it three times and decided it was time I shared.

Klipp - cs (Live @ Ciclo XT)

Lushy - Spaced Out

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:13:41 PDT

Well, damn it, I'm going to do it.

I'm unsure of the license behind this download from Lushy's site, but here it is anyway. They have two tunes posted at their website, lushy.com. I'm digging on this little disco ditty...not to mention that it goes along with our unspoken sex and space theme here at BSWC.

Lushy features a very good friend of mine, Andy Sodt-we go back to high school, by god. If you hang in Seattle, check them out.

Lushy - Spaced Out

Sie Sind Berlinern

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:30:52 PDT

Yep, that's right. My favorite Seattle ensemble, Lushy is playing in Berlin a week from Saturday at the Wassermusik Festival. If you are in the neighborhood, check them out. I would.

Cezary Ostrowski - We are in love (very deep mix)

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:15:10 PDT

Well, how about that, two posts on the same night. There is a lot of great music out on the net. Followers of BSWC will recognize our bias towards the mixters at ccMixter. One mixter has always intrigued us and his name is Cezary Ostrowski.

This is a mysterious piece...haunting and beautiful. Ostrowski is using the entrancing vocals of Shannon Hurley who has issued a call for remixes using a cappellas from her “Ready to Wake” album. His work here is brilliant.

Thanks to Spinmeister for including it in ccMixter's Editor's Pick section.

Cezary Ostrowski - We are in love (very deep mix)

Metamorphosis - Miami(Final version)

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:20:46 PDT

The Dutch netlabel, On-Mix Productions just posted their 100th release and its a doozy. It is called VA-The best ON-Mix tracks according to Kodjax [onmp100]

They asked DJ Kodjax to pick the top 41 tracks from their previous 99 releases. I'm always up for a compilation so I put my ears to the metal.

I found a lot of variety, but with the unrelenting beat theme going on throughout. You will definitely have to pick and choose your favorites...everyone will have a different reaction. I have several that have really struck me and interestingly enough, they are new to me. I have some familiarity with On-Mix and Kodjax introduced me to some really outrageous stuff. Thanks.

There will probably be more from this release in the feed. Stay tuned.

Metamorphosis - Miami(Final version)

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biotic — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:08:11 PDT

Michael Cukor and Thomas R. DeSimone New York Law Journal

T N T — The Network Thinker [del.icio.us]

biotic — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:53:08 PDT

social network philosophy/sociology blog

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biotic — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:59:40 PDT

German hip-hop. Elements of euro movie soundtrack with the hip hop thing going on.

Jupiter Makes Me Scream - Alinai

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:37:17 PDT

Here is something new from the Foot side of the Bumpfoot netlabel. Bumpfoot is a netlabel based in Japan that has two sides. One is the Bump which features music that is more uptempo and beat oriented. The Foot side of the label is more laid back and relaxing. This is what we find with Jupiter Makes Me Scream.

The release is called Tuesday Morning Hurricane EP and was posted at archive.org on Sunday, July 6th.

It took me a couple listens to catch up with the beauty of these five tunes. I picked one to share, but I recommend listening to the complete release in order. They work with and compliment each other.

Tuesday Morning Hurricane EP was produced by Karolis Buržinskas. He is the Lithuanian behind Jupiter Makes Me Scream.

Enjoy this release.

Jupiter Makes Me Scream - Alinai

From Biotic

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:27:08 PDT

Mobile post sent by biotic using Utterz. Replies. mp3

Trondheim - Erlöst von dieser Hoffnung

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:01:21 PDT

Another blocSonic release hit the net last night. It is a good one. Perhaps a little quieter than some, but there are some fantastic cuts on this compilation.

This Trondheim tune is from an Aerotone release called Zum Abschied (AER013). Aerotone is a netlabel with the catch phrase, "welcome to aerotone. we are a netlabel and we love melancholic music." This gives you an idea of what to expect from this track.

Like other Trondheim efforts, this one has a strong classical feel to go along with chill beats and gentle atmospherics.

I've posted material included on blocSonic compilations in the past (last week, as a matter of fact) and really appreciate the work that blocSonic impresario, Michael Gregoire has put into the effort.

Trondheim - Erlöst von dieser Hoffnung

Internet Archive: Details: Leon Somov Feat. Jazzu - Offline Remixed (Sutemos021) [del.icio.us]

biotic — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:08:38 PDT

A wonderful release. Jazzu is fantastic. Check the video that is bundled with this release.

BSWC Video: Leon Somov Feat. Jazzu - Mano (Remake) music video

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:40:26 PDT

Found this at YouTube via a wonderful release page at archive.org. More to come in the One-a-Day feed.

The Harvey Girls - Good Morning Bubblegum

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:59:11 PDT

The notes at archive.org talk about The Harvey Girls' ability to "...weave sweetly delicate melodies into hauntingly evocative soundscapes, creating a seamless fusion of pop and sonic experimentation..." and I can hear it, yes I can.

This is a truly innovative release that totally works. I can hear where I've been and where I'm going--if that makes any sense.

Guitar and pop lyrics with some very original touches...I would like to hear more. The release is self-titled and appears on the imaginary netlabel.

The Harvey Girls - Good Morning Bubblegum

Lushy at the High Dive

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:46:21 PDT

This just in:

Lushy Tonight 6-8PM @ High Dive in Fremont High Dive

513 N 36th St

Seattle, WA 98103 (Fremont)

I won't be able to make it, but if you are in Jet City head on down, you won't regret it.

WikiHow Promotes Universal Edit Button [del.icio.us]

biotic — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:32:36 PDT

A very handy idea. Support implementation.

Summize Conversational Search [del.icio.us]

biotic — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:50:59 PDT

compliments twitter with a excellent search capability

The Evil Side of Google? Exploring Google's User Data Collection [del.icio.us]

biotic — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:49:33 PDT

extensive article on Google's data collection practices...

Channel 3000 - Holiday and Ice Cream

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:17:34 PDT

I've been wanting to post this for a few days now and finally have a moment to get it done. You need to listen to this tune.

Channel 3000 have a number of releases out on the Glam Slam netlabel. Holiday and Ice Cream is on a release called Siesta.

I love the sampling and the pure fun of this tune. It is quickly becoming my summer anthem.

Channel 3000 - Holiday and Ice Cream

Dept. of Forgetting-Slate article on FBI Records Retention and Disposal [del.icio.us]

biotic — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:07:59 PDT

Excellent perspective on the effects of records sampling as a preservation strategy.

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biotic — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:13:31 PDT

Limited geographic reach during the pilot.

Mikrosopht - Very Deep Pleasure (With John Cage)

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:26:01 PDT

New this week: netBloc Volume 14 (Kills 99.9% of Bacterium Poppus Radiolus!)

The netBloc volumes are compilations put together by Michael Gregoire at his site blocSonic. Gregoire has really devoted himself to promoting the netlabel, copyleft music scene and in the process has captured and documented some rare finds. He is meticulous in the preparation of liner notes and artwork, as well as full and complete permissions and licensing. This is no small effort.

Volume 14 has some really great material. There are ten tracks, but the first track really grabbed me when I gave it a spin. This tune was originally released on Wakka Chikka Wakka Chikka - Porn Music For The Masses Vol. 2, a February 2008 release from WM Recordings. John Cage samples in a sexy milieu that is full of little musical surprises. Very cool.

Mikrosopht - Very Deep Pleasure (With John Cage)

Economist: Copyright is dead [del.icio.us]

biotic — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:53:08 PDT

DAS KRAFTFUTTERMISCHWERK - Coleoptera EP [aqbmp015] ¦ Electronic \ Dub Techno [del.icio.us]

biotic — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:50:51 PDT

Just posted a older tune by these two germans on my blog. Here is a new release a week later. Cool

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biotic — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:17:14 PDT

Buck Dharma of Blue Oyster Cult!!!!

biotic@mac.com (Biotic) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:44:07 PDT

Yep. Single biggest pledge in the mother ship's fund drive will win a cowbell autographed by guitarist/songwriter Buck Dharma of Blue Oyster Cult!!!!

CALL 413.644.9797 TO MAKE A PLEDGE or stop by our studios at 195 Main St. Behind The Pink Cloud!!!!
LET’S ROCK THIS THING!!!!!

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biotic — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:05:15 PDT

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biotic — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:45:25 PDT