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#41: Tao Lin - 'Calmly Emotional' Mixtape

Tao Lin (b. 1983) is the Brooklyn based poet/author responsible for last year's cult hit novella, Shoplifting From American Apparel. His anticipated second novel, Richard Yates, is due to be released by Melville House in September.

Tao: This mixtape contains songs I've consistently listened to the past 1-7 years. I have ordered the songs in a manner that seems satisfying to me. The tone of this mixtape could be described as "calmly, idly, nostalgically, at-times 'energetically' emotional." I have excluded songs that would, to a certain degree, disturb that tone. One could elaborate on the tone by describing it as "low-level, peaceful, considered 'depression'/'inactivity' experienced mostly with acceptance and sometimes with gratitude." Other mixtapes/playlists by me can be viewed here (American Apparel) and here (top 25 most-played).

Playlist
Hop Along - "The Coney Island Song" (Live/Acoustic)
Rilo Kiley - "Annoying Noise of Death"
Rilo Kiley - "85"
Rilo Kiley - "Pictures of Success"
Rilo Kiley - "Science vs. Romance"
Neva Dinova - "Tripped"
Neva Dinova - "Poison"
Neva Dinova - "Get Back"
Hop Along - "La Strada"
Built To Spill - "Kicked it in the Sun" (Live/Acoustic)
Dntel - "Roll On" (feat. Jenny Lewis)
Mock Orange - "I Keep Saying So Long"
Mock Orange - "Birds"
PWRFL Power - "Coffee Girl Song"
PWRFL Power - "Alma Song"
Modest Mouse - "Make Everyone Happy"
Modest Mouse - "Custom Concern"
Modest Mouse - "Talking Shit About a Pretty Sunset"

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Leo and Ryan, better known as team Canyons, chew the fat with Resident Advisor about what 2010 has in store for our favourite Sydney via Perth duo.

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Contest: Remix Delphic's New Single "Halcyon"

Delphic's latest single, "Halcyon", is set to land in stores just as the trio grace downunder with their live tour. To mark both occasions they've decided to celebrate in the form of a remix competition, giving everyone a shot at grassroots production glory.

Jump onto to Delphic's site to download all the parts of "Halcyon" and upload your finished remixes for a chance to win Soundcloud 'pro plus' and 'lite' accounts.

Delphic Coming Downunder This March

Just as the Modular Xmas Party signalled the start of the silly season, come the end of March on the tail end of summer Modular will be throwing another outrageous do to signal the end. A showcase of new talent headlined by Delphic will be blowing up the spot in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to see off the sun.

Torchbearers of the new Madchester, Delphic are heading down here for the very first time for this whistlestop tour. Bringing with them their reportedly electrifying live act, this is your first chance to catch 2010's hot ticket from England's sunny north.

Delphic have spent the last 6 months collecting more "next big thing" and "best debut of 2010" tags than anyone's scrapbook has room for, and with good reason.

Their debut album Acolyte is a scintillating blend of classic Factory indie dance with the kind of resonant techno sheen that would have been impossible in the legendary label's heyday. Likewise, the Delphic live show has been receiving adulation for it's explosive flurry of frenetic energy and blistering car crash of lights and music.

Joining Delphic at different stops on this Modular throw down will be Sydney shooting stars Bag Raiders, he of Van She Matt Van Schie and the unstoppable Doom and Hoodrat.

Delphic's maiden voyage down under goes down on the below dates.

Acolyte, the debut album, is out now. Download the album for just $15 with every ticket purchased to selected shows.

BRISBANE / Thursday March 25
Hi-Fi Bar

Delphic
Bag Raiders (DJ Set)
Matt Van Schie
Modular DJ's

Tickets from Hi-Fi Brisbane Box Office www.thehifi.com.au/brisbane/ (03) 8683 2301

MELBOURNE / Friday March 26
The Prince Bandroom

Delphic
Doom + Hoodrat
Matt Van Schie
Modular DJ's

Tickets from Prince Bandroom www.princebandroom.com.au (03) 9536-1168

SYDNEY / Saturday March 27
The Beach Road Hotel

Delphic
Doom + Hoodrat
Matt Van Schie
Modular DJ's

Tickets on the door www.beachroadbondi.com.au or online from www.modularpeopleshop.com and www.moshtix.com.au

SYDNEY / Sunday March 28
Oxford Art Factory