Archive for November, 2010:
Lemonade Interview
This is the juiciest interview with Alex Pasternak (drummer) of Lemonade. Lemonade is currently on tour with Delorean, bringing dance and good vibes to cities all over the world. Before Lemonade’s sold-out show in Los Angeles we got to know Alex Pasternak, 1/3 of Lemonade’s electronic-reggae-toned music-making trio.
Why might people think they know Lemonade?
“Lemonade has played a club in your town at some point and you can still feel the positive vibes.”
(Download this Delorean remix of Lemonade’s ‘Big Weekend’)
What are you wearing right now?
“I’m wearing khakis and a collar shirt that makes me look 3D … like the old blue and red glasses trick mixed with Magic Eye.”
What is something that you would find completely romantic and unique to connect with someone on?
“A shared love of the Mediterranean, ethno-musicology, tapas/small plates and MDMA.”
What do you think the best hours of the day are for someone to listen to Lemonade?
“During sunset over the sea and sunrise, if you are still awake.”
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-3hN8P3JEw[/youtube]
What companies’ customer service situation frustrates you more then most?
“Whoa. This is deep. Probably any and every airlines’ CS department. I worked customer service at United Express in SF for THREE YEARS.”
(I went on to explain and bitch about how T-Mobile has been destroying my life this week and that is where this question arrived from.)
What is a hidden talent of one of your band members that is rarely revealed?
“I’m pretty sure Callan has ESP. And perhaps telekinesis as well.”
What is the average fan that you see at a Lemonade show like?
“Smiling, slightly bewildered, curious and full of bliss. Future.”
If you were a restaurant owner, what would you call your restaurant? Where would your restaurant be? And what would your restaurant be known for?
“I have been thinking about this for ten years. When I am too old to tour, I plan on opening a restaurant in San Francisco or Half Moon Bay, my home town. The food will be centered around basque Pintxos, which are like tapas but served on a small round slice of a baguette. Just as traditional pintos from the basque country utilize local seafood, meats and produce, mine will consist of locally sourced ingredients from the Bay area. For example, Lingcod, Cabezon and smelt fish instead of Bacalau and sardines. Or Chanterelle mushrooms found in oak groves rather than hongos and setas from the northern Spanish forests. I may call my restaurant Ekhi, after my friend that taught me about basque food, music and culture.”
Who is someone that you think the internet should know more about, for instance who should we interview?
“My little sister Anna. She is four years younger than me and has lead a pretty crazy life in the last few years. Dancing in a samba troupe in Brazil, running a non-profit in Panama City, teaching surf lessons in northern Spain. Her recent jobs make me (a touring musician) feel like I barely travel. She would be a great interview and she asks a lot of questions …”
What is something that is cute you have spotted recently on the internet?
“This isn’t cute as much as it is creepy. Enjoy.”
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X0AamE1Bxs[/youtube]
What are your favorite life sounds?
“I love the sound of the rise and fall of the shore break and the deep breaths of someone sleeping next to you. Also, the strange muffled swish when inside the barrel of a wave. And the sound of birds in the morning, advising me it’s time to go to bed.”
What are your top 3 albums of 2010?
El Guincho – Pop Negro Beach House – Teen Dream Delorean – Subiza
“Though I mostly listened to dance/electronic singles and EPs. These may be the only albums I have heard from 2010.”
Delorean – ‘Real Love’
What can we expect from Lemonade in 2011?
“Big things. We are writing our first proper full length, then we will be all over the place on tour. Expect good feelings and dreams, huge sound, collaboration and plenty of fun.”
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In case you missed last week’s So, You Think You Know Me interview, click here to get to know Chromeo.
NY>MTL>TORONTO
Winnie is on tour! Winnie Dj Hunk The Drunk is touring with our Vancouver besties Humans! We will be in:
New York, Nov 11th at Poisson Rouge 11pm
Montreal, Nov 12th at 3 Minots
Toronto, Nov 13th at Press Club
Hope to meet some of you so come and say hai!
MegaHurtzzz
A massive installation of High-Voltage A/V can only mean one thing – Red Bull MegaHurtz is back. On November 13 at Vancouver’s W2 Storyeum, Red Bull promises to deliver the goods, submerging partygoers in a cataclysmic live production and new expression of electronic music orchestrated by twelve top artists from Canada and beyond, ranging from the grindcore ghettotech of Mixhell to superproducer and MC Black Milk. Rather than simply deejay, the acts will introduce their personal studio elements to the stage and perform live original and remixed material for the dance floor. As hands go up, frequencies will peak. Mix in a few instruments, gadgets, super powered computers and a visual show just left of George Lucas, and you have the makings of a Red Bull MegaHurtz.
WHAT: Red Bull MegaHurtz
WHEN: November 13, 2010 – Doors open at 9pm.
WHERE: W2 Storyeum (151 West Cordova, Vancouver)
Tickets are now available at www.blueprintevents.ca/redbullmegahurtz, Zulu Records and Beatstreet Records.
Full Artist Line-up:
Mixhell Sao Paulo (New Judas) www.myspace.com/mixhell
Felix Cartal Vancouver (Dim Mak Records) www.myspace.com/felixcartal
Black Milk Detroit (Fat Beats/Decon) www.myspace.com/blackmk
Egyptrixx Toronto (Night Slugs / Mixpack) www.myspace.com/africaforyou
Azari and III Toronto (I’m A Cliche) www.myspace.com/azariandiii
Megasoid Halifax (Weapons House) www.myspace.com/megasoidkult
Blank Capsule Toronto (N/A) (N/A)
Nautiluss Toronto (Grizzly) www.myspace.com/grahmzillamusic
Lunice Montreal (LuckyMe) www.myspace.com/Lunice
Calamaka Vancouver (N/A) www.myspace.com/calamalka
Ango Montreal (LuckyMe) www.myspace.com/andrewgordon
Love & Electrik Vancouver (Tremendous Records) www.myspace.com/loveandelectrik
Red Bull MegaHurtz supports W2′s efforts to build an inner-city media centre for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Partial proceeds from all ticket sales will be donated to this effort (www.creativetachnology.org).
Physical Therapy – Boi
New Jersey’s in the house
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgjFtO2nJ_Q[/youtube]
(via Maintain)
the interview show: Delorean
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QngeN-5wGQ[/youtube]
Can you believe the guys in Delorean started as a punk band?! That rumor is completely true.
Spain’s chillwave kings are back in my town at the Biltmore this Saturday. (An early show.)
These poor guys braved an interview with me, even though they are much more comfortable speaking in Spanish. When you listen to the interview, one thing is pretty clear, Delorean are pretty sweet guys.
Delorean on the interview show
Lemonade “Big Weekend” (Delorean remix)
See you at the show! We can all close our eyes and imagine we are on a hot beach in Spain.
the interview show is everywhere! (interviewshow[at]gmail.com) @interview_show
www.cjsf.ca (Vancouver, BC, Mondays 4:30-5pm PST and Wednesdays 12:30am PST)
www.ckdu.ca (Halifax, NS, Saturdays 1:30-2:00am AST)
www.radiocfxu.ca (Campus Community Radio, Antigonish, NS, Fridays 11pm-12am AST)
www.cfru.ca (University of Guelph Radio, ON, Tuesdays 3pm EST)
www.umfm.com (Winnipeg’s Hit Free Radio, MB, Fridays 6-6:30pm CST)
www.caperradio.com (Cape Breton University Radio, NS, Wednesdays 2:30-3pm AST and Fridays 5:30-6pm AST)
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Das Racist Friday
ZOMG if u ain’t heard, then u better ask somebody… Das Racist rule pretty hard and they iz coming to Vancouver November 15 to perform on the best soundsystem ever made at Fortune Sound Club.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdWxo3e3Kzk&feature=related[/youtube]
These guyz haz just done did a mixtape presented by Mishka and Mad Decent, and they also just released a new clever lil’ song via their Twitter featuring Homeboy Sandman.
Winnie iz suuuuper duper excited for this one. Early bird tickets SOLD OUT and pre-sales are moving quick quick quick… you can buy online here only 12 bux!
Here iz ur Friday song. boom boom boom play it loud.
Strangers No More
This Friday at Cobalt, 917 Main.
Crystal Swells – Burn It Electric
Crystal Swells – Mouth Breather
++ Hospital Blonde and Winnie / Hunk The Drunk playing tunes / Dance Party
