I wanted to take a chance and clue all of you in on my two favorite internet radio playlists; the only problem with internet radio/playlists/podcasts, really, is that there is just too much great stuff out there.  For me, to filter through the clutter I have to go to a trusted source.

I’ve spent all morning studying and tuning into the brand new ISO50 playlist, put together by Tycho and the other writers of the ISO50 blog.  It is an interesting journey into indie, idm, and more, and it will feature a rotating selection of tracks.  The other trusted source comes from David Byrne, who puts out a new list monthly, featuring different themes each month.  This month it is gospel, last month it was South American music he picked up on his most recent trip down there.  WIth Byrne, it is always going to be something stimulating and interesting.

Check it Here- David Byrne Radio and ISO50 Playlist

Check this mini mix of new independent hip hop/soul joints, courtesy of Audible Treats and Iconocastic.com. It’s friday, it’s almost five o’ clock, so get your weekend going here.

“Just in time for the weekend, we’ve got the latest edition of our podcast for your listening pleasure. This one features some special guests including Talib Kweli and Phonte, as well as two tracks from Black MIlk and Finale that are web-exclusives. Enjoy!

Keelay & Zaire – “Alright With Me” feat. Dminor and Phonte of Little Brother
Kero One – “I Never Thought That We”
Black Milk – “Dreams”
Dela – “Long Life” feat. Talib Kweli
Finale – “Jungle Music”

Quick post for today- Q-Tip gives us this new remix of We Fight/We Love with Kanye West and Consequence.  Nice track, but the vocals of Raphael Saadiq are definately missed on this one.  Oh well. Enjoy.  Im headed to Miami for Remix Hotel! Give me a shout if you’re down there.

Q-Tip- We Fight/We Love (Remix)

My new dancefloor obsession is Lifelike, who has been dropping the heat with synthed-out disco bangers.  He recently released his Sunset/Sequencer single to huge acclaim, this one is his take on a more vocal “Ibiza” style of house.  Check his remix of Rock This Town by Dimitri in Paris right here.  Thanks to hyperbole for the link.

At this moment it is still unconfirmed, but it looks like Lifelike will be joining the lineup for Friday Night at White Room in Miami.

Just got word that Our House West of Wynwood will be hosting a party during Winter Music Conference. The Allapattah gallery hasn’t been open for long, but it’s quickly becoming a favorite. It’s already hosted numerous parties, include a string of them during Art Basel that we’re easily some of my favorite during the week, so why wouldn’t they take WMC as an opportunity to have another one?

In fact, O.H.W.O.W. will be hosting a 12-hour marathon (from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) Saturday, March 28, featuring artists from Mad Decent, Turntable Lab and IHEARTCOMIX. The full line-up includes Diplo, Switch, Sega, Rusko (UK), South Rakkas Crew, Party Squad (Amsterdam), Mobroder (feat Spank Rock), Hardy Boys, Roctakon, DJ Eli Escobar, Blue Jemz, Unemployed Lloyd, sTerrYo, Drop The Lime, The Captain, Star Eyes, Franki Chan, Acid Girls, Toxic Avenger and Designer Drugs.

But the venue is still a gallery, so expect to see a photo show by Hamburger Eyes, as well.

And the best part is that the party is F-R-E-E! And like previous O.H.W.O.W. events, alcohol will be free as well. Talk about recession friendly!  (Source)

Awww yeah… taking it back with this one- here is Raphael Saadiq with his patented hip hop flavored RnB sound… from his first solo album “Instant Vintage.”

Raphael Saadiq-Body Parts

Also, for a primer on the career of this iconic singer, check this mixtape from The Rub’s Cosmo Baker.  I might have plugged this here before, but no matter: this disc takes you through the comprehensive work of Saadiq- his productions, remixes, solo joints, work with Tony Tony Tony.. it’s all here.  A great intro. 

The Twilight Notes crew is heading down to the Remix Hotel to join Numark for their exhibition of the brand new NS7 dj controller, which we have been using for the last few weeks- I gotta say, this new controller is going to a valuable tool for mobile dj’s everywhere. 

After that, we are headed straight over to Soho Studio for “Creme de la Creme,” featuring the best and brightest stars of the hip hop/party rock/electro scene.  Check the hot new Diplo track below and get  your tickets now…

Event: Creme de la Creme  
Date/Time: Thursday, March 26th  – 10 PM
Location: Soho Studios – 2136 NW 1st Ave., Downtown Miami, FL 33127 (map)
Cover/ Age Limit: Tickets @ wanttickets.com/frank151 // 21+  

Contagious Musiq and Dub Frequency team up to bring a crazy line up of the sickest Electro-dance and Hip-Hop artists such as: CHROMEO, Kid Sister, Diplo, WALE, Stretch Armstrong, Pac Div, U-N-I, Mickey Factz, U-God, Killz Kella, Amanda Blank, Kidz In The Hall, and more.

Diplo- Blow Your Head

Come on out wednesday night for a special benefit to fight MS- a burlesque show and live music at the Blue Martini at the Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale.  This event is being put on by Christina Saenz and Zmotion, who always put on great events for a great cause.  Ten dollar suggested donation gets you full access, with all proceeds benefiting the MS society.  Please come join us. 

To everyone in the South Florida Area: please join us for a special evening of music, drinks, and more on March 19th.  Dj’s Adam Foster and Vinwat will be taking over the Exchange Lofts in downtown Fort Lauderdale for the “Event,” the first in a series of monthly events celebrating the culture of music, fashion, and nightlife.  Come enjoy complimentary drinks from UV Vodka, Budweiser, and Red Bull, and food from the top local restaurants. 

It has been awhile since we added to this our inquiry into what it is that makes a great song work.  To find out, we try to find insight into the songwriting process from out favorite artists.  Great songwriting is not limited by genre, lyrics, style…. it is something intangible.  Read on to find out what Grovesnor has to say about his process, which included creating an alter ego and writing music and lyrics to go with his characters fictional life. Then check the track below for a sample track. 

“The songs I write are really escapist, almost fantastical, so I wanted a name that was more like a character.  grovesnor could be a British baron, living a life far more exotic and romantic than I actually lead”, says Rob Smoughton, introducing his noble electro-soul alias.”  Grovesnor’s crooning pillow talk has an almost kitschy gloss, inspired by 70s songwriters Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen as well as the psychedelia of 60s NYC duo Silver Apples.  “It’s slightly tongue-in-cheek but not novelty”, explains Rob. “It’s an homage, but to do it well you really have to love it, which I do.”  (Source)

Grovesnor- Drive Your Car (Hot Chip Remix)