Exotic Recordings Podcast Directory

Jar-E and Brian Grosz do it together

Your (optional) podcast author email address (Exotic Recordings) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:01:00 +0000

Brooklyn and Asheville collided in Bridgeport last night as Dogs of Winter guitarist/vocalist Brian Grosz sat down with Jar-E and Touch to preview tracks “Chicas Malas,” the latest opus from Jar-E and his band of merry miscreants.

What with their obvious chemical imbalance, we’ve decided it best to present this meeting of the mentally deficient minds in two easy-to-digest installments. After all, too much of a good thing can cause complications in the elderly, those with heart conditions, women who are nursing, pregnant or who may become pregnant and those who simply have Attention Defecit Disorder or good taste.

PART 1 -
http://www.exoticrecordings.com/podcast/mp3/jare_082008.mp3

PART 2 -
http://www.exoticrecordings.com/podcast/mp3/jare_082008b.mp3

So grab that big wooden spoon and dig in to some juicy tracks, some random references and the Proust Questionnaire, as made famous by the illustrious and horrifically creepy James Lipton.

jar-e on WNCW

Your (optional) podcast author email address (Exotic Recordings) — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:36:26 +0000

Check out jar-e’s live in studio sessions on WNCW out of North Carolina by clicking on the below links.

Belleza

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvaJezQ2nzQ&mode=related&search=

Casa Believe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nOkrbO6R28&mode=related&search=

Sin Lugar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQOU6p7Uv14

Tangled Up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X45XHABn5Ao&mode=related&search=

Eddie Pepitone’s self destructive humor blows up on television, film and the web

Your (optional) podcast author email address (Exotic Recordings) — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:15:40 +0000

Eddie Pepitone has made his mark in the mainstream comedy spotlight by being raunchy, riotous and straight to the point. While Eddie seems to speak for Rage-Aholics everywhere through his standup and comedy shorts, his unfiltered and brutally critical philosophy of society are what launched Eddie into television, film, as well as the standup comedy circuit and an online “clip culture” that everyone is buzzing about.

Eddie recently finished taping for the Flight of the Conchords, the newest HBO series about a struggling New Zealand folk parody group trying to make it in the U.S. While the show takes a hysterically dry and awkward approach similar to British humor from across the pond, Eddie’s out of control and uncensored persona takes a new angle in his June 23^rd appearance. Eddie molds to the show’s vibe by playing the role of the boss for Bret and Jermaine, the two main protagonists of Flight of the Conchords.

“I had a lot of fun taping for Flight of the Conchords,” Eddie says. “It’s very smart and funny. I’m always playing an over-the-top crazy guy and it was great for me to take it down a notch or two.”

For more information on Flight of the Conchords, as well as to see video links check out the show’s official site:

www.hbo.com/conchords

Eddie also just finished taping for superdeluxe.com, a site containing all sorts of comedic video links to some of the most prolific, cutting-edge as well as upcoming comedic artists in the industry. Eddie’s three videos are titled, “The Heckler,” “Ransom,” and “The Rapper.”

“Superdeluxe is great because they let me do whatever I want,” Eddie says. “I have to be disciplined to get it done but it’s also fun because I get to do all kinds of stupid stuff and turn it into videos.”

The “Heckler” features Eddie’s struggle with a cynic among the audience, but turns the tables on this one by becoming the annoying snarl from the crowd himself. In “The Heckler” Eddie takes it to the streets of Los Angeles, or “the narcissistic city” as Eddie says in the comedy short while also calling out buildings and other inanimate objects.

“The Rapper” takes Eddie’s classic standup “The Insecure and Depressed,” one step further by getting blinged out and creating this hysterical rap video through the perspective of an out of shape and painfully not in vogue older man. Try to imagine a cracked out Chris Crinkle in disguise as Public Enemy.

“Ransom” takes the cake by showcasing Eddie’s comedic roots. This comedy short mimics a ransom message to the kidnapper of Eddie’s son and makes crude, raunchy and threatening, yet side-splitting remarks to the camera. Stay tuned for these videos on Superdeluxe.com this month.

Eddie also just appeared in the Cinevegas Film Festival in Las Vegas where he appeared in the film The Living Wake. Eddie received critical acclaim in the film where he was said to be a standout in the festival.

For a review of Eddie and The Living Wake click here:

http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117933902.html?categoryid=31&cs=1

On July 10^th Eddie will be appearing in the film Life with Fiona in the Dances with Films Festival on July 10^th.

For more on the film click here:

http://www.lifewithfiona.com/

What do we have in common with Matt Dillon and James Franco?

Your (optional) podcast author email address (Exotic Recordings) — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:41:48 +0000

Well, we were all in Sicily last week for the Taormina Film Festival. The filmonistas were there for business. We were there for our honeymoon. That’s right, your happy couple at the helm of the Exotic Recordings family, celebrated their recent nuptials with a whirlwind trip to Sicily. This “honeymoon” is now officially a tax write-off since we attended festival screenings and asked Matt Dillon intelligent questions during his “master class” in directing.

Mr. Dillon gave really frank and insightful commentary on the realities of the film business. Despite his iconic status as an actor, he has experienced enough setbacks that he appears humble and realistic, yet still confident. Regardless of his success as an actor, he still had to work over seven years to get his independent film “City of Ghosts” completed and distributed.
We also attended the deliciously bad yet totally entertaining world premiere of “Transformers”. We happily lapped up extra portions of gratuitous bare female abdomen and predictable one-liners for the privilege of seeing a world premiere action movie in an ancient Greek amphitheatre.

The premiere of Michael Bay’s new creation was held at Taormina’s Teatro Antico, a 5,000 sf former coliseum that is now a modern movie theater with a screen the size of a city block. We enjoyed the custom laser light show introduction on sandstone seats with 5,000 locals, tourists, students, industry wanna-bes, industry elites, and hoochies working for various corporate sponsors. I wore a dress and tried to look important.

This premiere in this setting was the perfect interaction between past and future. The film, a monster futuristic creation representing the most evil meeting of corporate greed, creativity, cheap thrills, and ego, projected in the crumbling remains of the greatest civilization of all time. We both had the chills.

“Transformers” was the polar opposite of the final film presentation we attended - a preview screening of James Franco’s directorial debut “Good Time Max”. Though clearly low-budget, it was watchable, engaging and clever. James Franco was in attendance to briefly introduce the film, which he did shyly and without fanfare. I don’t feel I quite get him yet, but he’s clearly talented and ambitious.
For all you film buffs looking for the ultimate film festival experience, we highly recommend the Taormina Film Festival - http://www.taorminafilmfest.it - which is part of a larger season-long event called Taormina Arte - http://www.taoarte.tv.

This informational update was brought to you by Mr. and Mrs. Saunders.

Fairmont achieves an unrefined, yet unparralled sound with “Hope and Wait”

Your (optional) podcast author email address (Exotic Recordings) — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:49:57 +0000

Muddy power chords and tortured vocals glued together with a driving, to-the point rhythm section defines Fairmont. While the Jersey natives explore a gritty sound with dirt under its finger tips and guitar strings, its soaring melodies and straightforward song structures rise out of the sludge to produce a cohesive power trio. Wait and Hope moves across the musical spectrum down a road of altering moods and musical composition. Catchy, alternative rock ballads including “Delilah” search for independence and reconcile while changing gears on melodic- blues induced tracks of mystery and longing such as “Andy Goldfish Dreams of the Ocean.” Fairmont feeds off naked, unpolished and wandering guitar licks and spiraling lyrics that reach for absolution. Overall, Fairmont succeeds at creating a grungy and thick alternative rock album that bleeds it all.

For more Fairmont information and tour dates check out www.myspace.com/fairmont.

What’s the frequency jar?

Your (optional) podcast author email address (Exotic Recordings) — Wed, 30 May 2007 21:27:47 +0000

Congrats to jar-e for making waves on internet radio. Check out this podcast from the Ashville Citizens Times.

http://www.take5online.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=PODCASTS04

Last week jar-e played a three track in-studio session on WNCW out of Ashville, North Carolina, a tastemaker station known for profiling the most cutting edge and upcoming artists in the dirty south. “Everyone here thought it was one of the best sessions we’ve had in a long time,” says Kim Clark of WNCW.

Eddie Pepitone on Comedy Central

Your (optional) podcast author email address (Exotic Recordings) — Wed, 30 May 2007 21:00:42 +0000

Eddie Pepitone is more prolific on the internet than we thought. He has been blowing up on Comedy Central’s online spot called Mother Load with his disturbing, yet strangely rational comedic short titled “It’s Your Fault, “ a guide to solving our world’s social and economic calamities. However, Eddie takes the bluntly hysterical and off-kilter road to tackling pollution and stress for example through the eyes of a lethargic and poorly aging older gentleman with no family but “a great collection of hats.” Nevertheless, Eddie’s “It’s Your Fault” provides a witty sentiment to our nation’s and Eddie’s own decline.

Be sure to check out Eddie’s “It’s Your Fault” at this link below:

http://www.comedycentral.com/motherload/player.jhtml?ml_video=87574&ml_collection=&ml_gateway=&ml_gateway_id=&ml_comedian=&ml_runtime=&ml_context=show&ml_origin_url=%2Fmotherload%2Findex.jhtml%3Fml_video%3D87574&ml_playlist=&lnk=&is_large=true

Exotic Recordings Pans Exotic Recordings

Your (optional) podcast author email address (Exotic Recordings) — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 21:49:40 +0000

Why wait to be criticized by the experts when you can do-it-yourself? Buried into anonymity by the fourth quarter’s record number of album releases, Exotic Recordings’ diverse roster was hungry for at least some harsh words. Tired of suffering a futile effort to force the mainstream media to take heed, the Bridgeport, CT-based indie label hired critics of its own to do the job.

http://www.exoticrecordings.com/podcast/mp3/exotic_101706.mp3

(18:26 min, 21 MB)

Track List:
1. Eddie Pepitone – Dogs of Winter Intro
2. Dogs of Winter – 3 Body Problem
3. Eddie Pepitone – The Zambonis Intro
4. The Zambonis – Hockey Monkey
5. Eddie Pepitone – Eddie Pepitone Intro
6. Eddie Pepitone – Space Shuttle
7. Jascha Ephraim – It’s Raining Astronauts
8. Eddie Pepitone – Space Shuttle 2
9. Dave & Pete – Planeside Intro
10. Planeside – Red Handed
11. Dave, Pete & Eddie P – J. DiMenna Intro
12. J DiMenna – Preacher

Dogs of Winter - back in the ‘hood and off the chain

Your (optional) podcast author email address (Exotic Recordings) — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:02:04 +0000

Not to be outdone by the audio design of Touch and Jar-E, Dogs of Winter’s man on the mic has come out of hiding to shit on your porch once more. That’s right! It’s time for more news updates and whiskey-stained musings from Brian. PLUS tracks from some great artists you may never have heard of: NoFX, Farewell to Freeway, Earl Greyhound and the now-defunct Kicked in the Head.

Catch the Dags and their new bass player at Cake Shop at 9pm in NYC, this Friday the 30th - cake-shop.com for more directions.

http://www.exoticrecordings.com/podcast/mp3/dow_062906.mp3

(23 mins, 32MB)

Jar-e - Puffy Vs. Miles

Your (optional) podcast author email address (Exotic Recordings) — Sat, 27 May 2006 07:15:12 +0000

Music from Madonna, Lili Haydn, Outkast, Gravediggaz, Marvin Gaye and Joaquina can only mean one thing…the Jar and Touch somehow got Mer to stay up way past her bedtime for this late night edition of Jar-e’s continuing podcast series, “… well, he’ll think of a name later.

So download this podcast and hear these jaded aficianados talking over all your new favorite songs. But be careful, this is a big file (33MB). This 35-minute podcast is recommended for those who work in cubicles undisturbed for extended periods of time (with headphones on), monks coasting their way through monk school, and those who have recently been fired from their jobs.

http://www.exoticrecordings.com/podcast/mp3/jare_052706.mp3