Rotaug.com: Latest News http://www.rotaug.com/ Latest News en http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSome Rights Reserved TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:51:00 +0100 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ beardyman @ Edinburgh Comedy Festival http://www.rotaug.com/blog/post/date/2010/02/07/beardyman_edinburgh_comedy_festival/index.html

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after watching this over and over again i must say this guy has a rare talent...

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after watching this over and over again i must say this guy has a rare talent of being funny and danceable at the same time. watch & enjoy

]]> Strictly Bullshit Tech: Sound Comic Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:51:00 +0100 What is: Poutine http://www.rotaug.com/blog/post/date/2010/02/05/what_is_poutine/index.html Poutine is a typical Canadian dish consisting of fries made in duck lard, topped with chicken gravy... Poutine is a typical Canadian dish consisting of fries made in duck lard, topped with chicken gravy and cheese. For the german speaking population, this is what austrian newspaper Der Standard says about it:

"Ein anderes, typisch kanadisches Gericht ist die aus Quebec stammende 'Poutine' - ein Schüsserl Pommes frites, getoppt mit dickem Bratensaft (gravy) und Cheddarkäse. In Vancouver allerdings wird der 'gravy' je nach Laune, Lust und ethnischen Vorzügen gern durch Sauce Bolognese oder Gemüsecurry ersetzt. Und statt Cheddar kann man getrost auch Mozzarella, griechischen Feta- oder indischen Paneer-Käse drüberstreuen." Der Standard RONDO Nr. 558, 5.2.2010, p.16

The one to your left was last seen in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on December 19th 2009.

There's even a track about it! Check out Poutine by Vertual Vertigo HERE. Moizeit!

]]> Strictly Bullshit Cook it up! Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:18:00 +0100 Recommendation: ending in ing - Slow Songs Vol. 1 http://www.rotaug.com/blog/post/date/2010/02/04/recommendation_ending_in_ing_slow_songs_vol_1/index.html The few gems on MySpace are spread far apart, but they exist, ending in ing is one of them. I... The few gems on MySpace are spread far apart, but they exist, ending in ing is one of them. I stumbled across his music about half a year ago on aforementioned platform and he's truly the epitomy of the bedroom producer in my opinion, taken his approach to music is the following: "I make beats using a laptop and some records I’ve salvaged from various places". Period. On his free download album Slow Songs Vol. 1, the London based producer blends his samples in a very eclectic way, easy to listen to, but still deep enough to give you the chills once in a while, especially on my personal favorite: Keep On Loving Me. If one were to find similarities with known artists, I'd place him somewhere between Kid Koala, a little bit of RJD2 and Hint's Portacabin Fever. Check this one out, it's worth it. Eagerly waiting for Volume 2.

Download the album HERE.

]]> Records Tunes Artists Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:24:00 +0100 Recommendation: Kankick - Opus of Love Deeper Than Flesh http://www.rotaug.com/blog/post/date/2010/02/02/recommendation_kankick_opus_of_love_deeper_than_flesh/index.html finally the new Kankick album "Beautiful: Opus of Love Deeper Than Flesh" will be... finally the new Kankick album "Beautiful: Opus of Love Deeper Than Flesh" will be available on vinyl. split up into two parts like his last one and limited to 500 copies worldwide. i'm sure they are goin to be sold out soon. thats why i wanted to let you know that there is pre-order for march. however, news concerning one of my most favourite beatproducers on this planet have to be spreaded immediately ;) plus: another lp is announced for this year: "KanZulu: Full Time Work, Part Time Pay". says it all. so long. buy records, support artists and check the snippets.

]]> Records Tunes Artists Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:57:00 +0100 Recommendation: Berry Weight - Music For Imaginary Movies http://www.rotaug.com/blog/post/date/2010/02/01/recommendation_berry_weight_music_for_imaginary_movies/index.html Lately i stumbled over "Berry Weight". A Canadian/Swiss duo consisting of "Apework... Lately i stumbled over "Berry Weight". A Canadian/Swiss duo consisting of "Apework & Stab" accompanied by Danish singer "Astrid Engberg" and French clarinetist "Kledsy Jy". They dropped their last album "Music for Imaginary Movies" about one week ago. Vinyl friends still have to wait for the vinyl to be released.

As far as i can say, the music is some kind of mixture of Wax Tailor, Prefuse 73, Birdy Nam Nam, Feist & Berry Weight with harmonizing storybook-like melodies and cinematic atmospheres - which you will find out, if you listen through. Very nice one, especially for listening friends. Don't expect this to be a Dj-Tool.

Last but not least: on their website they offer some nice packages with either cd or vinyl and shirt or ltd edition skateboard, print, ... and so on. check it out, put the needle to the groove, kick back, relax and watch your imaginary movie. nice work and whole package.

]]> Records Tunes Artists Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:49:00 +0100 Be True To Yourself ... http://www.rotaug.com/blog/post/date/2010/01/26/be_true_to_yourself/index.html ... plant your roots in the ground! it's been a long time since i dropped the last mixtape. some... ... plant your roots in the ground! it's been a long time since i dropped the last mixtape. some records were already waiting while others were still coming in.

you will find "old" ones, new ones, concious ones, other ones, experimental ones, straight ones, synthetic ones, deep ones, souly ones, ...... beloved ones.

From 01. Ras G - Staring Riddim" over 17. Dibiase - I pitty the fool to 30. "Kankick/ Kanzulu feat. Mystery's Extinction - Observation".

„Cause who will be 'round
When your life is looking down?
Be true to yourself ...
Plant your roots in the ground.“ (Rubix)

Download, Cover & Playlist on the Project Page. Mixed and compiled by Lens J, Coverarwork by Clrcdd. I dedicate this one to One-Up. Aninnovative mind and friend, that definitelly left this world too early. Rest in Pixel!  (* Nov 13th 1986, † Dec 16th 2009)

]]> Records Tunes Artists Projects Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:13:00 +0100 "Reflection Eternal" Diploma Showing http://www.rotaug.com/blog/post/date/2010/01/20/reflection_eternal_diploma_showing/index.html After more than half a year of hard work its finally done and I'm proud to present my final diploma... After more than half a year of hard work its finally done and I'm proud to present my final diploma project Reflection Eternal, a triple-channel spatial audio installation, which will be shown on the following dates (where I will also be present to answer questions):

Thursday, January 21st, 12:00 - 16:00 and

Thursday, January 28th, 10:00 - 17:00 at

University of Applied Arts Vienna
Department of Digital Arts
Sterngasse 13
1010 Wien

If this sounds interesting, you are more than welcome to join me and I'd be happy to explain and talk about my work.

P.S.: For more information, checkout this handout with a detailed description of the work (German only.)

]]> News Projects Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:07:00 +0100 Das trojanische Pferd - Hybrid Vinyl http://www.rotaug.com/blog/post/date/2010/01/16/das_trojanische_pferd_hybrid_vinyl/index.html Or a post called: Rotaug goes Alternative... Just came back from legendary viennese club Flex,... Or a post called: Rotaug goes Alternative... Just came back from legendary viennese club Flex, where we celebrated the vinyl-release of "Hybrid" by our friends austrian newcomer band "Das trojanische Pferd".

"Hybrid" actually is a Remix-EP from their latest full-length Album featuring a superdope version of a tune called "Popsong" by our very own DiscJockey Kompact. Go get this!

]]> Records Tunes Artists Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:39:00 +0100 UNTITLED_IN_CASE meets DJ KOMPACT http://www.rotaug.com/blog/post/date/2010/01/12/untitled_in_case_meets_dj_kompact/index.html i am here to welcome 2010 with the no_06 of my "untitled in case" series. instant... i am here to welcome 2010 with the no_06 of my "untitled in case" series. instant photographs of the urban space, it's function, architecture and mystic.
this time i have chosen to work with an already existing loop-based piece of music called "hold up" by rotaug's very own dj kompact.
on the paint: kryot. reflecting his surroundings - a savaged drainage ditch in the suburb of vienna. enjoy and sry for the wait. no_07 is coming soon.

untitled_in_case_no_06 (project site). the "view video" button is on the upper left side. enjoy.

also don't miss my new and massively updated website. now including texts to most of my works in english and german. still beta, but ?? worth the click.

]]> Projects Release Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:14:00 +0100 DJ KOMPACT & VERTUAL VERTIGO IN AUSTRIA NOW!!!! http://www.rotaug.com/blog/post/date/2010/01/07/dj_kompact_vertual_vertigo_in_austria_now/index.html just to remind you: don't miss checking on the three Vertual Vertigo / Just J / Dj Kompact Tour... just to remind you: don't miss checking on the three Vertual Vertigo / Just J / Dj Kompact Tour Stops in Austria.

"Breakdance Room/Wowzerz" 12inch release
"Illuminate/Don't Follow" 7inch release
"Sparkies Bungalow" Album

copies available at all three tour stops.
safe yours. ltd!

7.1. Kapu LINZ with Hinterland
8.1. Leopold VIENNA with Lens J
9.1. Jazzit SALZBURG with Emodee, ...

enjoy and c ya there!

]]> Records Tunes Artists Events & Party Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:37:00 +0100