While researching tunes for our Riddim Box Radio show, I stumbled upon this early Warp Records classic: Tricky Disco. A funny piece of music that doesn’t get enough recognition.
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A Chat with Bobbito Garcia
When Bobbito Garcia came to Düsseldorf to present his autobiographical film Rock Rubber 45s, I managed to ask him a few questions for the Praise mag. Here’s the English version.
Another Round of Shoe Talk
With each issue of PRAISE, another video round-table of “The Sneakers Society” is shot. Seven people drink, smoke and chat about shoes. For this one I had a seat at the table.
The YMO at Soul Train
The only appearance of a Japanese band on the legendary American music and dance show Soul Train? Of course it had to come from the iconic Yellow Magic Orchestra.
Snow and Sand. And Lucifer.
Alan Parsons’ power jam “Lucifer” as the soundtrack to what is possibly the most spectacular snowboarding film sequence of the 1980s – seriously, what’s not to like?
Now Is The Time
In light of current events, but also as a timeless poke in the eye, here’s a little relaxed ditty with a not so relaxed message courtesy of the Special AKA from 1984. Now is the time!
Cologne Is For Lovers
Next sunday I will be DJ’ing at a cool (the last?!) open air party in Cologne – and the guest of honor is none other than the great DJ and producer Dâm-Funk from Los Angeles!
That YMO Beer Commercial
In 2007, the Japanese beer brand Kirin Lager presented the Yellow Magic Orchestra in a one-minute commercial that is both beautiful and remarkable in many ways.
Sneaker Round Table
Two weeks ago I was invited to hang out at the fourth Praise Magazine sneaker round-table. Now the recording of this – German-speaking – talk show is finally online.
Winter in America
I don’t want to talk about last night’s election– there’s enough talk already and I have to work. So here’s a little musical and lyrical contemplation from Gil Scott Heron for you.