Tosh on "Source: Music of the Avant-Garde, 1966 - 1973" Edited by Larry Austin and Douglas Kahn

 

"Source: Music of the Avant-Garde, 1966 - 1973" Edited by Larry Austin and Douglas Kahn

DJ Lance Rock on Tosh Talks

I have known DJ Lance Rock for 20 years. Although Lance is known for his work as being the TV host of "Yo Gabba Gabba," a show I have seen at least twice (and loved), I mostly know him from the world of music. Lance's knowledge of and deep appreciation for music goes from dance music to Steel Guitar to the avant-garde sounds of Joan La Barbara, Steve Reich, Tony Conrad, to various Post-Punk artists to the nature of retail stores. We talk about books, as well as our love for Les Rita Mitsouko, Magazine, Buzzcocks, and the genius songwriting of Pete Shelley. Basically, two cultural nerds dishing the sounds around them. - Tosh Berman, Tosh Talks

Music Listened to on July 15, 2016

When I need to focus on a blank piece of paper, and I need to add words to that blankness, this is the album that I have been listening to.   There's a purity to the sounds that frees my mind up.  I enjoy Steve Reich's music quite a lot. 

The brand new Mick Harvey album is pretty fantastic.  All Serge Gainsbourg covers.  Side two is mostly devoted to the music Gainsbourg did for "Anna."  So, this is the third Harvey album that's devoted to the Gainsbourg world.   Great arrangements as well!  A must-have!

Music I Listened to today on Vinyl (June 15, 2016)