In the new issue of Raygun, Trent Reznor cites Wagon Christ, along with Aphex
Twin and De La Soul [!] as his current musical influences and preferences.
Never liked Trent's politics, but visualizing him listening to Throbbing Pouch
brings a smile to my face.
With the current bickering about the commercial bastardization of "our music,"
Trent makes an interesting point in his interview. If memory serves, he's
become interested with drum'n'bass and electronica because rock has become
boring. There's something nasty to be said about trend-hoppers who are getting
into Orbital and Prodigy because it's "the Next Big Thing," but I don't see
something wrong with changing one's focus or interests because what they
enjoyed in the past has now become irritating. His interview was insightful; I
encourage the current IDM nay-sayers to give it a glance.
One distressing sight. I was one firefly last night, and one of the server-push
advertisements read:
"If you like ORBITAL and the PRODIGY, you'll love UNDERWORLD.
Visit tvtrecords.som"
Such advertising tactics scare me.
High Noon
Texas Christian University Student Center
1.29.97
Dj Millard Fillmore presiding.
Usually, the TCU student lounge is home to no-name folk and rock bands. Today,
a no-name DJ entertained and embarrassed the crowd.
plug - me and mr. jones
hidden agenda - the flute tune
dj shadow - midnight in a perfect world
squarepusher - windscale
dj food - scratch ya head [sqrpshr remix]
muziq - iced jem
as one - a short track about love
boards of canada - nlogax
kruder + dorfmeister - high noon
luke vibert - get your head down
lfo - shove piggy shove
neotropic - la centinela
rec - 8 models in a sauna
wishmountain - the rose
gescom - keynell 1
woodenspoon - souff souff
dj krush - dig this vibe
skylab - on the breeze
squarepusher - squeak
velocette - microcomik 2
herbert - thinking of you
I've only been doing this thing for a couple of months. And I really
enjoy the mixed reactions I get. People don't know if they should dance
or scream.
The Boards of Canada EP is amazing. I haven't heard a record full of solid
tracks in ages. Those interested in abstract hip hop should really look into
Rec on the Skint label. Very different vibes. A full length should be out in
February. And whoever posted about velocette is right; very underrated and
worthy of more attention. I heard his live shows are fantastic.
Thanks to everyone who helped me with my Vibert page problem.