To download/listen to show audio, click here.

Playlist:

1. Ghettosocks feat. Apt- Pink Lemonade
2. Fabolous feat. Nicki Minaj- For the Money
3. Gorillaz feat Snoop Dogg & The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble- Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach
4. Kid Cudi feat. Snoop Dogg- I Do My Thing
5. St. John’s Dance- The Plot
6. Drake- Over
7. Pato Pooh feat. Adam Tensta- Follow Me
8. Yo Gotti feat. Lil Wayne- Women Lie, Men Lie
9. Kidz in the Hall feat. Chip Tha Ripper & Donnis- Fresh Academy
10. T.I.- I’m Back
11. Clipse- Freedom
12. Fabolous feat. Trey Songz- All the Way Turnt Up
13. Raheem DeVaughn feat. Ludacris- Bulletproof

YOU GUYS! It’s finally here! MASHUP NIGHT!!!! Starting at 6:00 p.m. Eastern, I’ll be spinning the best of the best mashups. AND THEN, at 7:00, I’ll be interviewing mashup DJ TORPEEDOH live on-air. Then, we’ll play his latest album, “Party People,” in its entirety. RIGHT HERE. Don’t go anywhere. Seriously.

1. The Hood Internet – The xx Gon’ Give It To Ya (DMX vs. The xx)

2. The Hood Internet – No One Womanizes Like You (Britney Spears vs. Department of Eagles)

3. DJ JewBoy – Top of the Line

4-8. Weekend of Hedonism – Ain’t Another Woman That Could Take Your Spot My…/Without U (Pt. 1)/Don’t Ever Do That In Any Club I Frequent/Almost There/Without U (Pt. 2)

9. DJ Earworm – United State of Pop 2009 (Blame It on the Pop)

10. Deskhop – Ego in E Flat Major

11. Deskhop – Delilah (Remix)

12. Milkman – Tribute to Ms. Lonely

13-15. Girl Talk – Hands In The Air/In Step/Let Me See You

INTERVIEW WITH TORPEEDOH!

16. Torpeedoh’s album, “Party People,” in its entirety. Download it HERE.

17. Torpeedoh – That’s Right (Opening track from his first album, “Buckwild.”)

18. The Notorious B.I.G. vs. Miley Cyrus – Party and Bullshit in the USA

MP3 of this show can be downloaded HERE.

Hola, Philos Adelphos is broadcasting today’s show from the 717. For this show we have special guests Sam Krepps, Noah Krepps, and Sam Hoffmeister.

Playlists
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Unreachable- John Frusciante
Doesn’t Remind Me- Audioslave
Limelight- Rush
Lost In America- Pepper
Kick Push- Lupe Fiasco
Intergalactic- Beastie Boys
Sun King- The Beatles
Young Forever- Jay-Z
John Wayne- Benj Gallaher
Can’t Stop- Red Hot Chili Peppers
Axes- The Slackers
Calm Like A Bomb- Rage Against The Machine
Come Back- Pearl Jam
Black Dog- Led Zeppelin
What’s Golden- Jurassic 5
Wonderwall- Oasis
Bullet In The Head- Rage Against The Machine (LIVE)
Born of a Broken Man- Rage Against The Machine (LIVE)
Cherub Rock- Smashing Pumpkins
If I Ruled the World- Nas
Peculiar People- Mutemath
A Thousand Years Ago- Mike Pinto
Checkered Floor- Silversun Pickups
Say It Aint So- Weezer

XO, Sarah and Chelsea

HAPPY SPRING.

audiocandy+ will be bringing you your perfect sunshine songs today at a special time, 1pm-4pm.

so charge your laptop so you can lounge on the quad and do a crossword to some ac+. (there’s just some things you’ll never stop missing from college) or listen from your cubicle while you make that dough.

see you at 1pm.

for those in the DMV, come play some ultimate frisbee at 5pm at la plata, on university of maryland’s campus.

playlist

1. benefits of lying, the apples in stereo

2. sovay, andrew bird

3. kissing the lipless, the shins

[danger mouse + james mercer = broken bells]

4. this love, ellie goulding dies ist für unsere liebe, schatzi

5. lovefoll, the cardigans

6. bigmouth strikes again, the smiths

7. up in my room, patrice

8. do the whirlwind, architecture in helsinki

9. schoene neue welt, culcha candela

10. little secrets, passion pit

11. we’re from barcelona, i’m from barcelona

12. can you tell, ra ra riot

13. ghetto superstar, mya ft. ODB & pras

14. pyt, michael jackson

15. live like we’re dying, kris allen

16. the remedy, jason mraz

17. tamacun, rodrigo y gabriela

18. soul sacrifice, santana

[taking woodstock < detroit rock city]

19. portions for foxes, rilo kiley

20. sweepstake prize, mirah

21. underwater, tegan and sara

22. toyko, the books

23. anecdote, ambulance ltd

24. i woke up today, port o’brien

25. radar detector, darwin deez

[darwin checks in]

26. she’s a jar, wilco

[check out the tweedy-inspired Buckets of Rain show]

27. oh martha, battle royale FOR MY FOXES IN SYRACUSE

28. heartbeats, the knife

29. daylight, matt & kim

29. true affection, the blow

30. two weeks, grizzly bear

31. cold war, the morning benders

32. swim, surfer blood

33. golden, bear hands

34. hellhole ratrace, girls

35. hold out, washed out

36. psychic chasms, neon indian

37. walk in the park, beach house

38. evident utensil, chairlift

39. montegreen, yeasayer

40. gimme gimme gimme, the dirty projectors

41. tears dry on their own, amy winehouse

Hi-Teknology

Intro – Black Star, ‘Definition’

Black Star – ‘Re: DEFinition’

Black Star ft. Jane Doe, Punchline, & Wordsworth – ‘Twice Inna Lifetime’

Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek ft. Rah Digga & Xzibit – ‘Down For The Count’

Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek – ‘Name Of The Game’

Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek ft. Kool G Rap – ‘Ghetto Afterlife’

Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek – ‘Eternalists’

Hi-Tek ft. Common & Vinia Mojica – ‘The Sun God’

Hi-Tek ft. Jonell – ‘Round And Round’

Hi-Tek ft. Mos Def & Vinia Mojica – ‘Get Ta Steppin’

Hi-Tek ft. Buckshot – ‘The Illest It Gets’

Soulive ft. Talib Kweli – ‘Bridge To Bama (Hi-Tek Remix)’

Blackalicious ft. Lateef the Truth Speaker – ‘It’s Going Down’ (co-produced by Chief Xcel)

Hi-Tek ft. The Willie Cottrell Band, Ghostface Killah, & Pretty Ugly – ‘Josephine’

Hi-Tek ft. Strong Arm Steady – ‘Money Don’t Make U Rich’

Hi-Tek ft. Dion, Bun B, Devin The Dude, & Pretty Ugly – ‘So Tired’

Hi-Tek ft. J Dilla, Nas, Common, Busta Rhymes, & Marsha – ‘Music For Life’

Hi-Tek ft. Dion, Raekwon, & Ghostface Killah – ‘My Piano’

Cocoa Brovaz (aka Smif N Wessun) – ‘Get Up’

Xzibit ft. Busta Rhymes – ‘Tough Guy’

Reflection Eternal – ‘In This World’

Hi-Tek – ‘The Chip’

Tony Cottrell, known by his artist name Hi-Tek, is a full-spectrum producer. He can create a banger, a commercial hit, or a sleek and sparse underground track. Starting with the Rawkus crew in the late 90s, Hi-Tek has put Cincinnati, along with the whole state of Ohio, on the map. He is legendary both for his vision and hard work. He collaborates with everybody. Starting with Mos Def & Talib Kweli, he has moved outward to producing for successful acts as varied as G-Unit, Styles P, and The Game. This may be due to his musical upbringing, seeing as how his dad Willie Cottrell had his own soul band. With Reflection Eternal planning on dropping Revolutions Per Minute in about a month, Hi-Tek is about to get big props once again. Rightly deserved. So until next week, bump some Hi-Tek. It comes recommended.

I had a packed house for this one as I was joined in the ’studio’ by Noah Krepps, Brendan Menapace, Sam Hoffmeister, Logan Sica, Derek Longenbach, Andrew Gelburd (Philos Adelphos), Pete Hoffmeister, Corey Latsha, and Ryan Nicholls.

We had a little bit of a struggle getting all the microphones working correctly, but consider it a test run.  This will be closer to the format of the show during the summer when I have some of these reoccurring guests on more frequently.

The show featured some of Sam Hoffmeister’s antics, not to mention some live and or never before heard performances by both bands in attendance, The Cage and Groove Sandwich.

Please excuse the echo in the microphones in the two minutes of the broadcast, we were having some technical issues:

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Playlist:

• Infraction – Someone to Cry On
• Sam Krepps – My Humps (Murderers Remix)
• Safari So Good – You Got It Dude
• Big D and the Kids Table – Shining On
• Saves the Day – Shoulder to the Wheel
• Bruce Springsteen – Born to Run
• Kiss – I Stole Your Love
• State Radio – Man in the Hall
• The Bouncing Souls – Sarah Saturday
• ZOX – Delicious
• Warning Track Power – How Bout Dem O’s?
• Blues Traveler – Run-Around
• Matthew and the Judes – Brown Eyes
• Groove Sandwich – Excalibur *UNMASTERED STUDIO SESSION*
• Groove Sandwich – A Look Inside
• The Cage – Everything I’ve Figured Out
• Fastball – Sooner or Later
• Hot Hot Heat – Bandages
• The High Speed Scene – The IROC-Z Song
• Moby ft. Gwen Stefani – Southside
• Weezer – The Weight
• Curtis Mayfield – Think
• Tunnels To Tundras – Thomson
• Broken Bells – The High Road
• The Wonder Years – Everything I Own Fits in This Backpack
• Fountains of Wayne – Hey Julie
• Muse – Hysteria
• Sam & Ryan (The Cage) – Breaking the Girl (Chili Peppers Cover) *LIVE*
• Sam & Ryan (The Cage) – Campfire Song *LIVE*
• Vampire Weekend – M79
• HIM – Heartkiller
• The Fleeting Ends – Deceiver
• Sam & Ryan (The Cage) – Song to Sing When I’m Lonely (John Frusciante Cover) *LIVE*
• Weezer – Island in the Sun
• cKy – Plastic Plan

Photos:

…more photos available on my facebook.

With the ever emerging prominence of the singer-songwriter, it seems that critics are constantly searching for someone they can call “the next Bob Dylan.” Certainly there are some incredible song writers out there now, many of whom have had the now cliché expectation cast upon their music; Jeff Tweedy, Ryan Adams, Connor Oberst, James Mercer, Joe Pug, the Tallest Man on Earth, Sam Beam and Jim James all come to mind, and I’m certain that I’m forgetting a few others. But where critics most often fail in their eagerness to adorn some new or established talent with the “new Dylan” moniker is in their assumption that an acoustic guitar, a harmonica, and self involved or politically motivated lyrics are tantamount to the achievements of Bob Dylan. What they don’t seem to understand is that Dylan was not Dylan for aesthetic reasons, he was Dylan because of who he was as a person and because he was open to being that person, no matter the repercussions in the world he was living in, no matter what the social climate or musical conventions of the time might have called for otherwise. It is for this reason that we remember Bob Dylan, not as the young man once deemed the next Woody Guthrie, but simply as Bob Dylan. This is his greatest achievement as an artist.

If any songwriter today is deserving of the comparison it is most certainly Jeff Tweedy. His music always seems an extension of his personality, beyond the expectations of his audience, and beyond the expectations he may even hold for himself. His lyrics are open enough to represent any number of ideas; from happy go lucky drinking songs, to sad love songs that are deeply personal, he renders his experience in a way that allows us to re-imagine our own. This is the hardest test of a song writer and few have passed it so well and so consistently.

As far as influences go, I know that Jeff Tweedy is influenced by Bob Dylan, by Neil Young, by Nick Drake, John Prine and John Lennon, amongst others, but I don’t think about or hear these influences when I hear his music the way I do when I listen to other singer-songwriters, many of whom have written songs that equal Jeff’s genius but far less frequently. I will now submit that, like those critics I don’t like, I believe Jeff Tweedy is our generation’s Bob Dylan. Not because he can turn off the mic and belt out a folk song on a beat up Martin twelve string, not because he sounds like Bob Dylan, not because he is political, or poetic, or sings in a nasally voice. Jeff Tweedy is our generation’s Bob Dylan because he can’t help but be Jeff Tweedy.

Tonight’s show is from a benefit show that Tweedy has done several times throughout the years called “Letters to Santa.” The show was recorded live in a living room. It is insanely intimate and wonderful. Unfortunantly, I can not make this available for download as I have noticed that it has been requested taken down from other sites. But, if you search for Jeff Tweedy “Letters to Santa” you should be able to find it.

Turn the Tables is back!! I am so sorry I have been gone for about a month just traveling and doing things.

As always requests are always welcome!

skype/facebook: Lauren Bevan

1. I Just Wanna Fly by Sugar Ray

2. Extra Ordinary by Better Than Ezra

3. You and Me by Dave Matthews Band

4. Roll To Me by Del Amitri

5. Closing Time by Semisonic

6. Inside Out by Eve 6

7. Two Princes by Spin Doctors

…enough 90s for a while

8. She Moves In Her Own Way by The Kooks

9. Volunteers by Jefferson Airplane

10. Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd

11. Straight Line by Clear Conscience

12. Guns and Horses by Ellie Goulding

13. Fool in the Rain by Led Zeppelin

14. (If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To by Weezer

15. Love & Happiness by Toots and the Maytals

16. Shining On by Big D & The Kids Table

17. Just a Friend by Biz Markie

18. Barely Breathing by Duncan Sheik

19. West Coast Cali by Chapter 11

20. Up Up & Away by Kid Cudi

21. Drug Dealer Girl By Mike Posner

22. You’re So Damn Hot by OK Go

23. Farmhouse by Phish

24. Pinch Me by Barenaked Ladies

25. Two Towns From Me by Blind Pilot

26. Ants Marching by Dave Matthews Band

27. Come Original by 311

28. Welcome to the Machine by Pink Floyd

Click here to listen to/ download the show audio.

1. The Game- Get Wild
2. Birdman feat. Gucci Mane & Bun B- Money and the Power
3. Ill Bill & Crooked I- Murdered
4. Jay Rock feat. Rick Ross- Finest Hour
5. Nifty- Me & 40
6. R. Kelly- Tonight
7. Raekwon- Walls and Pringles
8. K-Boy tha Prince, Mad Face & Tone Trump
9. Criminology 2.5 Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon
10. Canibus feat. D12 & DZK- Air Strike (Pop Killer)
11. Ja Rule- Worldwide Gangsta
12. MS Word- Smackdown
13. Blazek- Won’t Win
14. Lil Wayne feat. Nicki Minaj- Knockout
15. Jay-Z- Heart of the City (Ain’t No Live)
16. Drake- Over
17. LMFAO- What Happens at the Party

Florida natives Look Mexico have just released their Suburban Records debut To Bed To Battle. The record is a melodic ten song journey, which proves to be an easy and enjoyable listen. Chances are, most of you probably have never even heard of Look Mexico, but do not fret.

To Bed To Battle is the band’s second full-length, and also comes after the release of several EPs. To Bed To Battle was recorded last summer in the band’s home state of Florida, in the basement of a pizza shop. The band’s first single and opening track off of the record “You stay. I go. No following” is an intense introduction to the album, and offers a glimpse of whats to come on the remainder of the album. The accompanying music video (which is excellent as well) can be viewed here.

To avoid confusion, it should be cleared up that To Bed To Battle is a straight-up, rock and roll record. However, there are songs on the album that take an acoustic, and more folksy route, which could potentially even be categorized into the “ballads” (gasp!) category.  Such songs are “Take It Upstairs, Einstein,” and the standout track “They Only Take the Backroads.”

What Look Mexico does so beautifully on To Bed To Battle, is take emotionally charged rock songs and incorporate incredible instrumentation. The band uses horns, steel pedal guitar, organ, violin and cello, as well as electric piano throughout the entire record. By using this eclectic mix of instruments, it allows each song to have it’s own unique feel, without straying or taking away from the the overall cohesion  of the entire album.

Tracks like “They Offered Me a Deal (I Said No, Naturally)” and the albums epic closer “Just Like Old Times” sound huge, and spices up the album just enough. Look Mexico is an outstanding example of a modern rock band, doing their own thing, and doing it the right way. The physical release of To Bed To Battle comes out at the end of March, but you are able to pre-order it now and instantly download the album digitally (320 Kbps), or simply just purchase it digitally. By pre-ordering it on vinyl, you will also receive a button and beer coozie, and the deluxe pre-order includes a shirt, a coozie, as well as a pint glass (awesome right?) Pre-orders can be found here. I would suggest physically purchasing this album just for the incredible album artwork, which elegantly complements it.

Spring is nearly upon us, and there is an abundance of new music being released to help us all smoothly transition from the cold, and into the sunshine.

This past week, Minus the Bear announced details on their Dangerbird Records debut, entitled OMNI. The album drops on May 4th, and it was recorded by  Grammy Award winning producer, Joe Chiccarelli (My Morning Jacket, The White Stripes). You can grab the first single off of OMNI called “My Time” for free right here, and pre-order it as well on the same page.

The Black Keys have also just announced their follow-up to their 2008 effort Attack & Release, which is being named Brothers. Brothers is going to be released on May 18th. The band has also just released a few new tour dates for the up and coming months, which will lead up to the release of Brothers. Those can be found here.

Band of Horses will release Infinite Arms, on an as of yet unnamed label, and is also due out on May 18th. Infinite Arms was produced by Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, The Shins). The band has just announced their Spring touring plans for the next few months, which can all be found here.

So get excited for the warm weather, and all of these excellent releases.

Note: The thumbnail is a painting by an excellent artist named Matt Gauck-definitely check his work out.

Playlist
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Kids- MGMT
Florida- Modest Mouse
Horny Girl- Kinetics & One Love
Lake Michigan- Rogue Wave
Island Feeling- Clear Conscience
Dirt- Phish
I Wish You Were Here- Incubus
Words (Live)- Umphreys Mcgee
Be Yourself- Audioslave
Burn One Down- Ben Harper
Resin- The Supervillians
Bon Fire- Third Eye Blind
On The Run- Pink Floyd
Take a Minute- K’naan
Wind Cries Mary- Jamie Cullum
Listen to DJ’s- Long Beach Dub All Stars
Surviving The Times- Nas

It is Thursday night and 20 Watts Radio is on Audiocandy. Make sure you tune cause we have something sooo mind-blowing lined up for you, you simply cannot ignore it.  Tonight we have the sassy and highly talented Keith Smith and Farasha Baylock of The Fly joining us for an awesome set of chit-chat and live performances. Hear what they have to say about music, being an artist in Cuse and much much more.

Hey, you guys! Almost weekend time again! These weeks are flying by! (These weeks are not flying by.) I’ve got some great music lined up for tonight plus SOME VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TUESDAY NIGHT’S SHOW! Tune in. Love it.

1. Wolf Parade – I’ll Believe in Anything

TECH DIFFICULTIES

2. Andrew Bird – Tables & Chairs

3. Born Ruffians – Sole Brother

4. Arctic Monkeys – A Certain Romance

5. The Beatles – Here Comes The Sun

6. Black Eyed Peas – Meet Me Halfway

7. MGMT – 4th Dimensional Transition

8. Department of Eagles – In Ear Park

9. Drake – Best I Ever Had (Matamatics Remix)

10. Dexy’s Midnight Runners – Come On Eileen

11. Beach House – Norway

12. Animal Collective – What Would I Want? Sky

13. Gorillaz – On Melancholy Hill

14. Frightened Rabbit – Swim Until You Can’t See Land

15. Torpeedoh – Bumpin’

***Tuesday, March 9 will be MASHUP NIGHT on What’s Good. I’ll be spinning the best of the best mashups and then at 7 p.m. I’ll be interviewing the great mashup DJ Torpeedoh. Check out his stuff on his Web site HERE. Then, after the interview, I’ll play his latest album, “Party People,” in its entirety.***

16. Julian Plenti – Unwind

17. Phoenix – Girlfriend

18. Radiohead – Reckoner

19. Sad Brad Smith – Help Yourself

20. Sigur Ros – Við spilum endalaust

21. Sondre Lerche – Words & Music

22. Spoon – The Mystery Zone

23. Train – Hey, Soul Sister

24. The Velvet Underground – Sunday Morning

25. The Ting Tings – That’s Not My Name

what’s on sugar-free for the week of march 4 through march 11:

[ac+r debut] The Dub-C Show
“Dub-C, also known as West Chester, Pennsylvania. The town best known for its scrawny white ‘college-loving’ rappers, and its shopping cart crashing professional skateboarders. I’m not really known for anything but I’d like to play music for you on Sunday evenings. Join me as I feature some of West Chester’s finest local independent artists, intermixed with whatever indie/alternative/hip hop I’m listening to at the time, as well as your requests.” – Sam
Listen to The Dub-C Show on Sundays, from 7pm to 10pm.

[ac+r golden show] Alive in Bed-Stuy w/ special guest Christopher Paul Stelling
Spencer took the airwaves by storm last week for this debut show and killed it with great selection of on-the-rise acts from NYC and beyond. He took his show the next level this week, inviting friend and super talented artist Christopher Paul Stelling to join him during his show. Three hours of pure audio bliss ensued. If you missed it, we’ll heat it up for your listening pleasure all this week. Check out Christopher Paul Stelling’s myspace for more music.

Listen to Alive in Bed-Stuy every Wednesday, from noon to 3pm.

Ellie Goulding’s Lights
Ellie Goulding released her first LP this week and Paige wrote a blog about her to acquaint you with this little red-hot pop starlet.

“Almost like the Chinese Zodiac has an annual animal, there’s almost always a electro-pop starlet that stands out as the hallmark of the year. You’ve had “The Year of Little Boots” last year, and maybe “The Year of Lily Allen” the year before that, but I’m calling it now: 2010 is going to be “The Year of Ellie Goulding.”

Digitally buy her album here.

Yeasayer’s Odd Blood
The Johns of Jammin’ with the Johns are quite pleased with Yeasayer’s new album. They discussed the band’s sound’s transformation to a more poppy-dancy appeal. And they can’t get enough of it. Commence dancing now.

Gorillaz’ Plastic Beach
The new Gorillaz’ album has been streaming on a handful of music sites, so we’d remiss not to include it in this week’s sugar-free. Comment your thoughts on tracks! Which one is your favorite?
Pre-order the album here.

[ac+r boost] The Dish
DJ Zealous took a small hiatus from ac+r, but he’s back! And we couldn’t be happier to hear him again, dishing out the hottest hip-hop tracks north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Listen to The Dish Tuesdays from 8pm to 10pm and Saturdays for your pregame, 7pm-9pm.

[ac+r boost] Impromptu What’s Good
Heath is one of our newest Djs, but arguably one of our more fun personalities. See a different side of this teacher-by-day, musically-fueled-man by night. This is pretty much what happens after a hard week of work, an even harder happy hour and then the sudden urge to be on-air.
Listen to What’s Good every Tuesday and Thursday, from 6pm to 8pm.

Bill Haverchuck (Martin Starr) on NBC's short-lived series "Freaks and Geeks."

He was one of the most underrated characters on arguably the most underrated television show of the past decade.  Bill Haverchuck (played by Adventureland’s Martin Starr) was one of the characters labeled as a geek on NBC’s fictional drama Freaks and Geeks which originally aired over one decade ago with only twelve episodes (eventually airing the final six episodes of the first and only season).  As yet another production in the Judd Apatow arsenal of short-lived television shows, Freaks and Geeks presented a fictional drama surrounding several high school kids in 1980.  With several of the main characters moving on to bigger and better things (Seth Rogan, Jason Segel, James Franco, Shia LaBeouf), it was easy to forget the easygoing nerd that was Bill Haverchuck.  His wittiness outweighed his stance as a serious character for the majority of the show, but when his true emotions kick in, it’s hard to imagine how some of the other characters were more prominent.

One of the things that surrounds the greatness that is the character Bill Haverchuck is how his entire character can be centered around one main idea; the ability to laugh.  In an episode titled, “Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers,” there is an entire sequence where Bill sits on his couch and simply laughs aloud to whatever television program he is watching.  He is all alone, and the only sound heard is that of the music overlaying the scene.  It is obvious that this is his escape of all the things that might get in the way of his ideal life situation.  The ability to put it all to the side and to just sit back and laugh is something to be cherished.

In another episode titled, “Smooching and Mooching,” we find Bill in a situation that is brand new to him.  He is at a ‘make out’ party, and he has been locked in a closet with one of the popular girls for ’seven minutes in heaven.’  While most people would automatically write Bill off in this kind of situation, he takes the high road and finds himself in an interesting situation.  I’ve transcribed my favorite part to set up what I’d like to explain:

Bill: You know what?  You’re a jerk.  I was just trying to make small talk.  I couldn’t be less happy to be in here with you, so quit acting like I’m hoping I can kiss you.  It’s actually the last thing that I wanna do right now.

Girl:  You know what Bill, I’m sorry.

Bill:  Don’t worry. (pause)  You only have 3 minutes and 26 seconds (pause) left in heaven.

–cut scene–

Bill:  What’s it like being pretty?

Girl:  I don’t know.  Like… this is the only way I’ve ever looked.

Bill:  I think people treat you nicer when you’re pretty.

Girl:  What makes you say that?

Bill:  ’Cause you’re never nice to me.

Girl:  That is not true, Bill.  Every time I look at you you look like you’re having a pretty good time.  You’re always laughing or something… so what are you laughing about?

Bill:  (pauses) I watch movies in my head.

–laughter–

…well the scene continues on, but to follow this up Bill explains the movie he’s watching in his head (Steve Martin’s The Jerk to be exact), when the girl decides that Bill is worthy of being kissed.

Why is this my favorite scene?  Not because of the fact that the nerd gets the girl (though that’s awesome!), but rather that Bill is judged by just about everyone he encounters, and is left to his own devices with the exception of his two best friends.  What is really there is a collected individual that knows exactly what he wants, and doesn’t really care what other people think.  He knows exactly why he’s hear, and he’s happy to be who he is.  The fact that someone takes the time to understand that, and that Bill is willing to stand up for that is what makes this scene one of my favorite demonstrations of his character.

There’s a little bit of Bill Haverchuck in all of us, it just depends on how often you feel like standing up for what you truly believe in.

Here about topics such as these and more every SUNDAY EVENING from 7pm-10pm on THE DUB-C SHOW!

“Radar Detector” has always been my favorite track on Darwin Deez’s self-titled LP. The song’s lyrics hold prime real estate on my facebook page, so you know it’s gotta be good.

Darwin has always been a special artist in my eyes. He embodies this amazing energy that transcendences all media- whether it be sound waves or LCD computer screens. He’s so much more than a musician; he’s a manifestation of indie pop, in smile, dance and person.

He’s had experience in the past making really great, creative videos, so I was excited to hear via @SpencerKeasey that Darwin had put out one for “Radar Detector.” And I’m happy to say it’s classic Darwin work.

Those are some pretty fly ass dance moves. (0:50)

Lookin’ at him cheezin makes me smile. (1:27 & 1:40)

AND THIS SONG IS JUST SO GOOD.

Darwin also scored the “D” spot on our “ABCS of Fall” in late August. Check out the list here.

Stranded

These Dreams of You

Warm Love

Bright Side of the Road

Madame George

Saint Dominic’s Preview

Caravan

Old Old Woodstock

Come Here My Love

Starting a New life

You Make Me Feel So Free

Bulbs

Astral Weeks

And It Stoned Me

Moondance

Moonshine Whiskey

Fair Play

Sweet Thing

Into the Mystic

Celtic New Year

Everyone

Tupelo Honey

Cyprus Avenue

Glad Tidings

Hello friendz,

Just wanted to say thanks to all of you that tuned in this afternoon for Alive In Bed-Stuy! Also wanted to take a moment to thank my guest, Christopher Paul Stelling for joining me for the broadcast. He performed 19 (yes, NINETEEN) songs for us here at audiocandy+radio, and brought some really nice mics along, which captured the intricacies of his performance really well. Definitely take a moment to check out Chris’s material: http://www.myspace.com/freedumbmusesick.

Yes, maybe I manage him, and yes, maybe he is one of my best friends, but it’s not going to stop me from saying that he’s truly one of the most prolific songwriters around today…seriously, the dude’s got SKILL. Visit his myspace, and his youtube site for more on him. And keep your eyes & ears out, because we’re about to drop close to 100 songs of his to the masses in a matter of months…a full on media-blitz, if you will.

In the meantime, here’s the full streamable show & tracklisting from today!

Until next week…
-spencerkeasey

Alive In Bed-Stuy // March 3, 2k10

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Make Forever Last Forever – Apes & Androids

Wind Phoenix – Cymbals Eat Guitars

Promises – The Morning Benders

Weekend In The Colonies – ArpLine

Flawless Executioner - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

The Ocean Took My Love Away - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

Crow Jane (Skip James cover) - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

Obnox Stomp – John Fairhurst

Cocaine Blues – Ennui

Fables – The Dodos

Pursuing Danger - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

Free To Go - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

Some Kind of Nature – Gorillaz

Plastic Beach – Gorillaz

Lives Of The Saints - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

Pig Roast - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

Causers of This – Toro y Moi

You Do You – Bear In Heaven

Daydream – Beach Fossils

It’s Hard To Be Humble – Phosphorescent

Taking The Farm – The War On Drugs

The Museum vs. Jesus - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

Gods & Gentlemen – Drink Up Buttercup

Losing My Edge – LCD Soundsystem

Never Been There - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

Ghost Ship - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

Filthy and Free – Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers

MSG – Linfinity

On Giving Up – High Places

Got Your Money (Ole Dirty Bastard cover) - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

Mourning Train To Memphis - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

So Far Around the Bend – The National

Surrounded By Your Friends – Hooray For Earth

Because (Beatles cover) – The Depreciation Guild

The Waiting Swamp - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

In The Meantime - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

World Sick – Broken Social Scene

Keep The Car Running – Arcade Fire

Should’ve Taken Acid With You – Neon Indian

Go Your Way Dear - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

I Want You - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

Nightbirds - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

Strange Darkness - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

Some Things Never Change - Christopher Paul Stelling (live in studio)

You guys! This Tuesday, March 9, will be mashup night on What’s Good. I’ll be spinning the best of the best mashups. PLUS: I’ll be doing a live, on-air interview with the great mashup DJ Torpeedoh! Check out some of his stuff on his Web site HERE. After the interview, I’ll be playing his new album, “Party People,” in its entirety. CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULES.

Playlist
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What You Do To Me- BlakRoc
Riot Song- Johnny Polygon
The Rascals Have Returned- Trevor Hall
Smoking the Herb Again- Incubus
Million Miles Of Water- Red Hot Chili Peppers
Know Your Enemy- Rage Against the Machine
Badfish- Sublime
Crazy Love- Pepper
Married With Children- Oasis
ohh la la- Bag of Toys
A Day In the Life- The Beatles
Mellow Mood- Slightly Stoopid
Farmhouse- Phish
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Love,
Philos Adelphos

Hey yall!

What’s shakin? My name is Spencer Keasey Scanlon, host of Alive In Bed-Stuy, and one of the newer DJs here at audiocandy+radio. Just wanted to take a moment to thank Paige & the team for letting me hijack the airwaves every Wednesday from 12-3pm from now on. Our first broadcast last week was a ton of fun, minus a few technical difficulties.

Sooo…a little more about me, ehh? I’m a total audiophile; I’ve been living in Brooklyn, while working in the music industry now for the better part of 4 years. Currently, I do PR for Pitchfork.tv and the Young Robots record label, cover events for The Village Voice, on top of managing two amazing artists here in Brooklyn…I also organize shows a lot, whether house shows here in my living room, or at any of the great venues that Brooklyn has to offer. Other than that, I’m 26ish, drink too much, sleep too little, love music + adventures + life (and our puppy Foxy Brown).

My radio show will predominantly focus on the vast array of music that Brooklyn has to offer right now. My palette is all over the place, so you’ll never quite know what’s coming up next…I suggest tuning in to find out! I’d love to hear from yall…you can follow me on the twitter @spencerkeasey, and/or email me at spencer@audiocandyradio.com

So here’s the deal:

At West Chester University of Pennsylvania a Women’s Center scheduled event titled, “Pussies, Pens and Politics” was denied funding after debate arose over the use of the word “pussy” in its title.  The event, aiming to discuss women’s issues through the use of hip hop, had nothing in it that made emphasis of the word pussy, it was simply a clever word choice to make the title more effective.  University representatives claim that they feel that the word choice was offensive and sexist, and did not wish to give university money to the event.

I can only foresee one major problem with this decision.  The group that was hosting the event is a group designed to give women a forum to speak with other women about current issues, and empower themselves in a method they find most appropriate.  The event was cancelled by a man who was afraid he might offend women if the University sponsored such an event.  Does this make his decision sexist?  It makes no sense to me that an event set to inspire women to be unique, strong individuals be taken away from a group that sets out to do just that.  An offer was made to have an event so long as the title is altered, but how can you encourage women to be strong and unique if they can’t say what they want to say.

The Students for a Democratic Society group on campus held a protest in support of the event, and while their efforts were shortchanged by means of a snowstorm and school cancellation, their message was made known.

Find out more for yourself and check out the “Pussies, Pens and Politics” group on facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pussies-Pens-Politics/262841753771

so as you may or may not have heard from our show the other day, I’ve been on my grunge mode. Thankfully this is not in reference to hygiene, but more in reference to my uniform. I’m seeing plaids, leathers, loose fits, studs and layers… and if you haven’t shuddered already, then I’m glad we’re on the same page but for those of you who may be a little more skeptical, fear not: I’ve got some sweet visuals to assuage your fiery skepticism… but proceed with caution nevertheless >:)

^ both of these are Erin Wasson via studded hearts… I feel like she oozes cool and confident, all while convincing you that she truly “threw on” her outfit that morning (or mid afternoon)

In the same vein as this grungy, eff-what-you-think concept, I’ve also decided that I’d like to pursue “the gypsie”. While the lifestyle of a gypsie maybe unrealistic (let alone dangerous in today’s free world), I do believe the free-spirited, fairy-like breath that I associate with a gypsie to be right up my alley. Should be interesting with the leather/plaid/studs but we’ll see how it all works out..

^ This is from Vogue Australia March 2010, and I love this whole pastel-tips fad that has taken over. As much of a fad as I’m sure it’ll be, don’t be too surprised if you see me sporting some unnaturally bright colors. Maybe not pink.. but probably something more along these lines..

(via studded hearts)
..or exactly along those lines. sans malboros, but nobody’s judgin.
GRUNGE!

Click here to download the show audio.

Playlist:

1. MC Hammer- It’s All Good
2. Mike Jones- Mr. Jones
3. Cassidy feat. Jag- Mic Please
4. Pigeon John- Do the Pigeon
5. B.O.B.- I’ll Be in the Sky
6. Gorilla Zoe- Baddest Bitch
7. Sugarhill Gang- Rapper’s Delight
8. Kris Kross- Jump
9. Ghettosocks feat. Apt- Lemonade
10. LMFAO- I’m in Miami Bitch!
11. Kid Cudi- Dat New New
12. The Knux- Cappuccino
13. Ludacris- Sexting
14. Young Money- Roger That
15. Ma$e- Welcome Back
16. A Tribe Called Quest- Vibrant Thing
17. Spank Rock- Bump
18. Afroman- Colt 45
19. Naughty By Nature- Hip Hop Hooray
20. Ghostface Killah feat. Raekwon, Slick Rick & RZA- The Sun
21. Gnarls Barkley- Crazy
22. Jagged Edge feat. Nelly- Where the Party At
23. The Lonely Island feat. Chris Parnell- Lazy Sunday

YOU GUYS! First What’s Good of the glorious month of March is TONIGHT. Spring is right around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited about it. I’ve got some tracks from the new Gorillaz album, “Plastic Beach” to spin for you tonight as well as some other hot beats and jams, so KEEP IT RIGHT HERE from 6-8.

1. Cut Copy – Feel the Love

2. The Drums – Don’t Be A Jerk, Johnny

3. The Drums – Make You Mine

4. Elliott Smith – Angel in the Snow

5. Belle & Sebastian – The Boy With The Arab Strap

6. The Pains of Being Pure At Heart – Everything With You

7. The Pains of Being Pure At Heart – Young Adult Friction

8. M. Ward – Here Comes The Sun Again

9. Bright Eyes – Lua

10. Gorillaz – Some Kind of Nature

11. Gorillaz – On Melancholy Hill

***The new Gorillaz album, “Plastic Beach,” is streaming IN FULL over at NPR’s Web site. Go HERE and listen. It’s good. ***

12. The Beatles – Revolution

13. The Flaming Lips – Do You Realize??

14. Butch Walker – Don’t You Think Someone Should

15. Tunng – The Roadside

16. The Avett Brothers – I And Love And You

17. Arcade Fire – Neighborhood #4 (7 Kettles)

18. Animal Collective – My Girls

19. Lady GaGa – Summerboy

20. Gucci Mane – Sex in Crazy Places

21. Kid Cudi – Pursuit of Happiness (feat. MGMT and Ratatat)

22. Jay-Z – Empire State of Mind (Feat. Alicia Keys)

23. The Go Find – Everybody Knows It’s Gonna Happen Only Not Tonight

24. Yawn – Kind of Guy

25. Regina Spektor – Us

MP3 of this show can be downloaded HERE.

download or listen 2 this show here= http://www.divshare.com/download/10638946-5ef

Playlist
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Taxi Driver- Gym Class Heroes
Wasted & Ready- Ben Kweller
Zee Deveel- Incubus
Big Brat- Phantom Planet
Friends & Family- OPM
Jane Says- Janes Addiction
Song For Luna- As Tall As Lions
Girl- Beck
100 Weight of Collie Weed- The b Foundation
Version- Incubus
I Get Up- J.Cole
It’s All Good- Will Smith
Autopilot- Conshafter
I Could Have Lied- Red Hot Chili Peppers
Doctor Ron the Actor- State Radio
Ragged Wood- Fleet Foxes
Listen to My Babe- Fiction Plane
Awe-Struck- B.Reith
Don’t Push- Sublime
Beautiful feat. Pharell- Snoop Dogg
Coming From Tuscon- Limbeck
Theives Of The Night- Last Martyrs Of a Lost Cause
Well I Say..-Trevor Hall
Mix It Up- 311
After Hours- Phantom Planet
De La Souls- P.O.S.
Love Like This feat. Lil’ Wayne & Sean Kingston- Natasha Bedingfield
Big Blue Sea- Bob Schneider
Ordinary Girl- Rebelution
Change- Blind Melon
Black Math- The White Stripes
Porn Star Mustache- Conshafter
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Love,

Philos Adlephos

I could try to explain this short film to you one hundred times over, and you still wouldn’t grasp the concept.  To be honest you must ignore all preconceived notions that there are any defining plot elements that make sense.  This film was entirely improved; down to the movements made and the words exchanged, and serves of historical accuracy to any time period in particular.  I simply found this kid to be hilarious one day when he was in my backyard perched like a gargoyle on a bench reciting lines similar to what is heard in the movie.  Maybe it’s a “had to be there” kind of situation, maybe it’s a diamond in the rough of a comedy (yes we were going for comedy).  We filmed this over several days in June of 2009, and hope to create some sort of sequel this summer.

The cast of “Dorphis Metamorphis” will more than likely be featured on this coming sunday’s episode of “The Dub-C Show” live from Camp Hill, PA as I will be home from West Chester for spring break.