AA - "Society Stinks"

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Softspot music is proud to present its flagship release, a limited reissue of the Essential Entertainment EP by Belgian band AA. Originally released in 1981 by Sexy Robot Records and limited to 900 copies, Essential Entertainment is an unrecognized gem of the early post-punk era. A unique and compelling sense of restless dread and frustration emanates from their stuttering grooves, spiky guitar arpeggios, and disturbed mutter-to-shout vocals. The music is clearly inspired by its peers: Joy Division, the Fall, and label mates the Cultural Decay. Essential Entertainment was AA's first and only release. Softspot will be releasing a limited pressing of 500 copies."

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Sexual Harassment - "I Need A Freak"

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Released in 1983 on Heat Records. Classic early 80's, somewhat silly electro. This track inspired a pretty big hit from a few years ago. See if you can guess what it was.

New NastyNasty EP!!!

Bomarr Blog homie NastyNasty has just released a FREE EP called Heavy Little Things. I'm REALLY enjoying this. There's nothing I love more than getting something for free and having it blow me away. You can grab this hot little digital treat right here. Recommended if you like dubby, nasty, glitchy, electronic goodness that makes your headphones smile. He has a new EP coming out on Frite Nite this fall.

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The Bloody Beetroots (feat. The Cool Kids) - "Awesome"

the bloody beetroots (feat. the cool kids) - "awesome" (download)

Busy day. Italian Eletronic duo on Dim Mak records. Teamed up with The Cool Kids for this "awesome" track.

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New Telephone Jim Jesus Track!!!!

telephone jim jesus - "silver tongues" (download)

BOMARR BLOG EXCLUSIVE!

Telephone Jim Jesus has been kind enough to give me this brand new track (co-produced by Bud Behrning of Furious Stylz/Skyrider). All I can say is this track is SLAMMING. I can't get enough of it. This is really making me anxious for some new TJJ/Furious Stylz material. There's a new Telephone Jim Jesus record and a new Furious Stylz record in the works (for those who don't know, Furious Stylz is Jim Jesus + Bud & John of Skyrider). They have a free EP that you can download to hold you over right here.

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Snowy Red - "Madman"

snowy red - "madman" (download)

Snowy Red was the one-man electronic band of the former Chainsaw guitarist, Micky Mike. With the "Vision" LP and some tracks on the "The Beat Is Over" LP, Snowy Red was, for a brief moment only, a band. After the Belgian New Beat boom, Snowy Red called it quits and Micky Mike disappeared, only for the band to resurface again in 2004 as a duo (with a guitarist) at the Belgian Independent Music festival. This track is from the 1982 release "The Right To Die".

(Thanks to my man Rob for the tip)

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Flower Travellin Band - "Satori Pt. II"

flower travellin band - "satori pt. II" (download)

Some amazing Japanese psych-rock, released on Atlantic records in 1971. Touches of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. This record is HEAVY, and seemingly ahead of its time. Original copies of this on vinyl still go for a good amount of money on eBay. They've since reunited, and released a new record in 2008. It is a vast departure from their earlier sound (the stuff on their official Myspace page doesn't even touch what they were doing years ago). As of right now, this album is not available digitally, and is only available as an import, but you should really check it out. It's pretty incredible.

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Bit Meddler - "Dermetfak"

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I posted this track on the original Bomarr Blog about 4 years ago, but I recently re-discovered it and figured I'd post it again since most of you weren't following the blog back then. This guy didn't have too many releases, (not even a full length), but the stuff he did release on Planet Mu was high quality stuff. I really wish he'd come out of hiding. I'd love to find out what he's doing now. If anyone has any leads, please let me know. His name is Matt Anderson. I'm curious to see if he's still making music.

Visage - "The Anvil"

visage - "the anvil" (download)

I discovered this record in the dollar bin a few years back. I picked it up based on the cover art. It just looked dark and new wavey, so I had to try it out. I put it on the turntable when I got home and lo and behold, it WAS dark and new wavey. I fell in love with this song, and did a bit of research on them. Turns out, Visage has consisted off and on of members of Ultravox (one of my favorites), Magazine, Siouxsie and the Banshees and more. This album also reached #6 on the UK charts when it was released in 1982. It's always great when you can find out something new and amazing while digging for records. I haven't done it for quite some time, but I think I'm going to start again.

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T La Rock - "Lyrical King (from the Boogie Down Bronx)"

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This record was released in 1987 on Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records. Fresh is known for some of the earlier EPMD releases, while Sleeping Bag Records was founded by avant-garde musician Arthur Russell. This record featured some production from Kurtis Mantronix, as well as some beatboxing from Greg Nice of Nice & Smooth. A true classic hip hop release.

Hangedup - "Klang Klang"

hangedup - "klang klang" (download)

Hangedup is/was a two-piece band from Montreal consisting of Genevieve Heistek of Sackville on viola, and Eric Craven (now of Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra La La Band) on drums and percussion. Most of their stuff is fairly high energy, and very unique stuff. I'm not sure they're around anymore, as they haven't released anything since 2005, but I'd highly recommend any of their records if you're into this type of thing.

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Modeselektor - "Sucker Pin"

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From their 2007 release Happy Birthday! To be honest, these guys are kind of hit or miss as far as I'm concerned. I have some friends who are in LOVE with this record, and I've listened a few times to see if I was missing something. They definitely grew on me, but I can't say I love the majority of their output. When they're on, they're on though, and this track definitely stands out on this record (as well as their collaboration with Thom Yorke on one of the songs). They just released a new collaboration with Apparat under the name Moderat, which I feel the same way about. Some serious gems on there, but some fairly boring tracks as well. If you like this one though, check the album out for yourself and see what you think.

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Another Castle - "Moebius Strip Tease"

another castle - "moebius strip tease"

Debut track from the Bay Area's Another Castle (a band name inspired by Super Mario Brothers). Another Castle consists of Brandon Arnovick (from Rondo Brothers), and Doc Pop (who is also a professional yo-yoer). Doc also records under the name Drown Radio, and makes some pretty awesome crafts out of denim (I have a denim wallet that he made, and he makes some pretty great beer cozies out of denim too). I guess there's an album in the works, but for now, enjoy this track. I find it bouncing around in my head more often than not. (PS: Check out the remix I did off of the Drown Radio release Me Geek Pretty One Day. The track I remixed is called "Twistin' Cherry Stems").

Ratatat - "Untitled"

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A track from their 2006 Beats CD. A limited collection of 9 random beats they were demoing for their 2nd Ratatat Remixes release. I prefer this version to the version that ended up on the remix disc. It stands up on its own as an instrumental.

Michna - "Swiss Glide"

michna - "swiss glide" (download)

from his bio:

Currently based in Brooklyn NY, Adrian Michna (aka DJ Egg Foo Young) has become a staple in the NYC club scene, known for his chameleon like abilities. Outside of the club, he has been able to pursue a few hobbies such as building furniture, bicycles, photography, skeeball, and gloss lustre collages. While working on his solo album, he also found time to remix the mysterious Jandek (the only artist ever to do so) and produce on Brazilian group Bonde Do Role’s debut LP for Domino/Mad Decent.

It seems Adrian has found his stride as a solo artist, bringing together his myriad influences into a succinct sonic personage. His debut LP “Magic Monday” and the elevating single “Triple Chrome Dipped” are works of distinction and taste, getting asses on the floor in style.
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