#34: Circle Pit
Before stepping out to fill the prestigious position of 'support slot' for Yeah Yeah Yeahs on their It's Blitz! Australian tour, Jack Mannix and Angie Bermuda of Sydney band Circle Pit stopped by Modular HQ with a stack of their favourite records, an iPod full of their favourite MP3s and zero sign of pre-show jitters. A case of beer later and some heavy conversation about the duality of Compact Discs, Jack and Angie put on a stellar show and tell us why they adore the juicy tunes they chose.
Circle Pit Playlist
Royal Trux - "You're Gonna Lose"
Laid Back - "White Horse"
Kiosk - "Tourist Attraction"
The Germs - "Forming"
Love - "7 And 7 Is"
The Strokes - "12:51"
Circle Pit - "Another Trick"
Circle Pit - "Speed Limits"
T-Rex - "Metal Guru"
Blue Oyster Cult - "(Don't Fear) The Reaper"
Christian Death - "Romeo's Distress"
Bon Jovi - "Livin' On A Prayer"
Circa 1979: Signal To Noise Podmag - Issue 3 - The Reels
Modular presents the Podmag, a new online experience combining words, visuals and audio with the first of the series being dedicated to Circa 1979: Signal to Noise.
January 8, 2010 at 2:45pm in circa 1979: signal to noise : Post A Comment
Prof. Ross Harley presents Philip Brophy's "Club Video"
Signal to Noise Session 3: Experimental Film and Video will feature the celluloid side of the Post Punk era. While musicians were tinkering with circuits and sine-waves circa 1979 a group of fledgling film makers pushed the boundaries of Super 8 film and tape.
January 7, 2010 at 4:27pm in circa 1979: signal to noise : Post A Comment
Muscles Love Struck DJ Tour Summer 2010
Muscles is just about to head out on the wide open road of Australia to embark on his Love Struck DJ Tour Summer 2010 - which has been described by the maestro as "a once-off national exuberant must-see defining event acting as a precursor to new songs, a new album, a love so electrifying and so absolute."
We Love The Reels
"You can't overestimate the importance of this band." - Tom Ellard (Severed Heads)
The Reels incited a revolution from the background. Their electronic pioneering and Oz Rock reactionism was actualised as a subtle surge of musical creativity. They produced music for music's sake, deeply beautiful and melodic with small hints of experimentation. It was, however, their accessibility and understated insurgence that allowed them to shift the focus of Australian music from the stadium to the synthesiser.
Wolfmother's "White Feather" EP Out Now
Wolfmother's storming second single from Cosmic Egg, "White Feather", is now available as a 5 track EP on iTunes, featuring remixes by the likes of Burns, Sebastien Tellier and Bang Gang.
Have a listen to the Burns remix for yourself, or grab the whole thing from iTunes.
January 7, 2010 at 10:56am in audio, Wolfmother : Post A Comment
The Tough Alliance's "Prison Break" EP Due End of January
We're extremely jived to announce that Modular will be releasing The Tough Alliance's Prison Break EP digitally by the end of January. The EP just got some great props over at Pitchfork and we gave you a sneak peak last month by way of a free download of The Juan Maclean's remix of "A New Chance".
01. First Class Riot (El Guincho Remix)
02. Neo Violence (Laidback Luke Remix)
03. A New Chance (The Juan Maclean Remix)
04. Neo Violence (Woolfy Remix)
05. Neo Violence (Zongamin Remix)
06. First Class Riot (A Touch Of Jules & Jim)
January 6, 2010 at 3:28pm in news, The Tough Alliance : Post A Comment
M Squared's Whilshire Street Noise
To round off the series of Circa 1979: Signal to Noise events, Family and friends of cult Sydney label, M Squared Records' are hosting a special night of performances - Whilshire Street Noise - at Newtown's Sandringham Hotel on Sunday 17 January to celebrate the release of the brand spanking new M Squared Records' box set, Terrace Industry.
January 5, 2010 at 4:05pm in circa 1979: signal to noise : Post A Comment
Circa 1979: Signal To Noise Podmag - Issue 2 - M Squared
Modular presents the Podmag, a new online experience combining words, visuals and audio with the first of the series being dedicated to Circa 1979: Signal to Noise.
January 5, 2010 at 3:13pm in circa 1979: signal to noise : Post A Comment
Delphic Release iPhone App
John Cale Keynote and Opening Party Tickets On Sale Now
To make the most of the Circa 1979: Signal to Noise experience, purchase a Package ticket which includes entry to John Cale's Keynote Address, the Opening Night Party and John Cale in concert at the Enmore Theatre.
January 4, 2010 at 3:33pm in circa 1979: signal to noise : Post A Comment
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