Here are some pictures from last weekend. They’re a few days overdue, but I’ve been super busy, like sitting in Steenbock past midnight busy, and really the only reason you’re seeing them now is because I’m taking a ten minute break from schoolwork.
The Hercules and the Love Affair show was alright. The turnout was a bit disappointing, and Der Rathskeller isn’t the best venue for DJ sets, but given what we were up against, it was fairly successful.
I didn’t see too much of the Occidental Brothers show, but from what I saw it was very good. The was a good energy to the show, the crowd really seemed to like it, and there were a bunch of people dancing. It brought a crowd that usually doesn’t see our shows, so that’s a plus.
This Friday, February 5, check out Der Rathskellar to kick off your weekend with Floridian singer/songwriter Matt Hires; his pop/acoustic sound along with his gentle voice combine to give listeners one sweet set. Also featured is returning artist Jason Castro of American Idol (2008), and special guest Caitlyn Crosby. It’s a night sure to induce warm and fuzzies.
Matt Hires
Jason Castro
Caitlyn Crosby
Is it hot in here or is it just Orquesta Fuego Latino?? Spice up your Saturday with Madison-based band Orquesta Fuego Latino, a group of musicians native to various locales around the globe. They will be sure to induce Latin dance euphoria with their mixture of Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, and Bachata sounds. Attendees are also in for a special treat, as dancing will be encouraged and small lessons provided by campus’ Latin dance community Los Sobrosos. Ay caramba!
So the blog team has decided to reinstate the weekly feature of member spotlights highlighting the current favorites of WUD Music’s finest. And who better to start off with than WUD Music director Matt Forrest? Right, we thought so too.
Name: Matt Forrest
Year: Senior Major(s): Geography (Human and Cartographic Design) and Sociology
What is your current musical philosophy?
I used to listen to a lot of underground rap – and still do – but the genre has become a little stale. There are a lot of people out there doing great things in the genre but I look to music that is pushing the limits – which is why I have started to move into more electronic based music and hip-hop where the limits of what has been done before are being pushed.
In terms of hip-hop for me that is exemplified by P.O.S. who constantly releases albums that challenge the listener and bring something that we haven’t heard before. On the other end I enjoy a lot of what the Mad Decent label has put out as well – exploring genres that have not been given the exposure they really deserve, but genres that are on the cutting edge and creating/re-envisioning music as we know it.
What are you currently listening to?
Congorock
Brick Bandits
The Very Best
Daniel Haaksman
Shine Blockas – Big Boi w/ Gucci Mane
Passion Pit
Favorite live show:
Matt + Kim
I’ve seen them a lot and always enjoyed it. If I had been at Dave Chappelle’s Block Party I’m sure that would take it.
Favorite music news source (blog/magazine/etc):
Google Reader is my source. I keep all my blogs there. Off of those though I would say:
Hot Biscuits
Sound Verité
Gotta Dance Dirty
Fakeshore Drive
Favorite music committee memory:
Ha. There are plenty. SXSW (SlamBurger), Girl Talk in 770 (RIP), Homegrown Hip Hop Fest…
But for tops I think I’ll stick with Diplo. The show and the after party. Too good too good.
Top 5 most played songs on iTunes:
The top is MPR News Radio but that really doesn’t count so:
Prom Quiz – Grayskul
Pon De Floor – Major Lazer
Stand Up (Let’s Get Murdered) – P.O.S.
Two truths and a lie:
I can tell you the episode and season number of ‘The Office’ with in two episodes
I use bro-tein aka protein shakes
My mom might swear more than me (love you Mo)
so it’s a little early in the week but i don’t think anything can top this.
this is a song about a meat sandwich in dutch. if you can’t handle the eurotrash awesome-ness for the whole three minutes and thirty seconds, just go to 3:10 to see how the dutch dance. i’ve actually witnessed this dance in person in a club.
animal collective never ceases to amaze me with their music videos. now they have a “visual album” that premiered at sundance on the 26th. the film, titled oddsac, will also screen in chicago in march. so if anyone wants to trip without the drugs, start looking up the bus schedules down to chicago. the trailer is below.
that’s how i would describe phoenix’s cover of bob dylan’s “sad-eyed lady of the lowlands”. phoenix is known for it’s catchy dance tunes like “1901″ which is featured in the cadillac commercials that everyone has seen a million times. i wasn’t sure how the acoustic cover would sound. i think i might actually prefer the phoenix version. maybe that’s just because it’s five minutes shorter. here are both for you listening pleasure.
Hey people, we’re on week 2 and our lineups just keep getting better!
This weekend, on Friday, we present Hercules and Love Affair, and Fun Cartel. Hercules and Love Affair is an experimental band from Brooklyn, New York who’s disco-esque style kicks it old-school with a contemporary twist. They released their last album in June of 2008 and will be sure to have you moving. And because we just can’t seem to get enough of them, Madison’s own Fun Cartel will be starting off the evening.
Shake up your Saturday with the Occidental Brothers Dance Band International and Atimevu. Occidental Brothers Dance Band International is from the windy city of Chicago and plays Classic Central and West African dance music. Singing in both English and singer Kofi Cromwell’s native tongue, Twi, this band will bring out an inner Rumba you didn’t even know you had! Complementing the OBDBI is Atimevu. Check it out.
Hey, kids! Club 770: WUD Music Hour has returned for spring semester – now at the much more rational time of 9am Monday mornings. What better way to start your week?
Can’t get enough WUD Music? After catching the solid line-up in Der Rathskeller (see below) tonight, head over to the Majestic to round out the night with some more great music.
The Majestic, WUD Music, and WSUM present:
Holy F*ck DJ Set featuring WUD Music’s own Fun Cartel.
The dance party is scheduled to start at 10pm, so grab your friends and go out!
