Kraut Rock-Meets-Techno Pioneer Legowelt Plays Make it New Tonight, 1.12.12

In the typical recording studio, you see the same few things, every time: a plastic MIDI controller, a glaring widescreen LCD monitor, and a couple of shiny objects with large Apple logos on them. And, as Legowelt says in the interview above, “a bunch of boring bits of furniture”. Replace all that with a slew of the most vintage analog Roland synths money can buy, a TR-808 to lay down the drums, and a few tape echo machines for effects, and you get the studio of the guy in question here. I’m not sure if it’s Legowelt’s vision that makes his music sound pristine, or if it’s that owl-shaped metronome he uses as an “analog quantization tool”. But either way, I dig those synthetic retro-fitted loops that come out those speakers of his; a natural combination of vintage Italo disco, 80s electro, with (of course) that kraut rock edge.

Legowelt - Congo zombie by eclecticeel 

Legowelt is laying down a live set tonight at Make It New (315 Mass Ave, Cambridge). I doubt he’ll have all his synths in tow with him, but will certainly be interesting nontheless! Volvox and Baltimoroder opening, and if you get there before 11, cover is only $5.

Make It New Presents Miracles Club, Middlesex Lounge, 12.8.11

When you hear the phrase “live dance music” you usually consider there are bongos in the equation and perhaps a whistle.

Portland Oregon’s Miracles Club replaces those things with live drum machines (808, 909, you know) and vocals from Honey Owens. It’s such a unique style they’ve been called “vintage house.” Their cover of “Can You Feel It,” Church Song” and especially “Light of Love” has everyone talking. So much so the Grammy-nominated Cut Copy picked them up for their own label: Cutters.

The Miracles Club - Light of Love (Neurotic Drum Band Remix) by Cutters Records

The Miracles Club - Light of Love (Cut Copy Re-vision) by Cutters Records

Call them what you will, there’s no doubt you’ll be dancing tonight, enraptured through the classic house stylings of live electronic music. Believe it. They are going to make you sweat.

Support from David Day and Alan Manzi. Stay hydrated.

DJ Funk @ An Tua Nua, Therapy Closing Party & Make It New Pics Posted

Busy weekend!! Link to the pics below.

Kiki :: Make it New :: Middlesex Lounge :: 11.10.11
DJ Funk :: Circus :: An Tua Nua :: 11.11.11
.:THERAPY Closing Party :: Providence, RI :: 11.12.11 

Juan Maclean Plays Petrol at Middlesex Lounge, Tonight, 10.25.11

Tuesday, October 25th is the next installment of our monthly dance party PETROL!

There have been a change in plans and unfortunately Nightime Gallagher has had to cancel. We’ll have him back to play soon enough though. HOWEVER, our good friend and all-round awesome guy JUAN MACLEAN is going to play in his place!!!!

Juan Maclean has had some of the biggest releases on DFA Records and needs little introduction. Check out some of his killer records to help you get excited for the evening. 

Residents James Gerard, Greg Teves and Coco Lopez will also be there to heat things up. In attendance will also be our fine hostess Gabi Aguilar!

21+ FREE | Middlesex Lounge, 315 Mass Ave, Cambridge | Facebook Event Invite

Tonight: Tiefschwarz, Matt McNeil @ Make it New, Wiggle @ All Asia, 9.22.11

Sorry I’m late to the draw posting tonight’s events. Been grinding away on day gig work the last few days. But tonight you’ll probably see me at (at least) one of these parties. Dog out!!

WeNo.. Presents: TIEFSCHWARZ [Souvenir Music // Berlin] with Tamer Malki and Sergio Santos!

Thursday Sept 22nd @ 131 Broad St. (Downtown Boston)

www.souvenir-music.com
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/tiefschwarz

Tiefschwarz @ Sputnik turntable days 2005 by Jazzbaer

► For info and RSVP:
Pepe Elias: 617 785 2514 | Fabiana Arselan: 857 389 8142

► LIMITED CAPACITY and NO pre-sales for this event, to ensure entry RSVP with Pepe or Fabiana.

DJ Chandelier, and COCO LOPEZ are back at it again! Also they will be Djing at All ASIA!

The Theme is drinking and dancing!

(Not sure what cover is on this, might be free)

Matt McNeill has stormed onto the Boston scene with Create Space Collab, a group organized to bring very serious techno jams to Boston. Already they have put mnames like Doc Martin and Dirtybird’s J Phlip to our fair city.

McNeill is no slouch on the decks though. Through meticulous selection, considerable digging and a respect for the history of house and techno, you’ll find names like Wax next to Tevo Howard. We’ve been looking forward to hosting him at Make It New for a while.

Pieces of me by Mr. McNeill

It is also with a bittersweet air as the night will be opened by and come to a close with our friend and long-time resident DJ DJezus, aka Baldur, who is heading home to Iceland for a spell. Here’s what he had to say:

“When I moved away from Iceland I felt like a polar bear in the jungle, completely out of place. Then I found Make it New and it was cooler than ice cold, my own little iceberg it was home.”

Damn we’re gonna miss him. Baldur has opened for some of the greatest guests we’ve ever had, like Martinez, Dirt Crew, Sian and Daniel Bell. He was always there with a smile and a helping hand. Please bring him a token of your love and appreciation (like, say, a record!)

Welcome Mr. McNeill to the decks and say farewell to one of the greats this Thursday at Make It New! The night is free.

http://www.createspacecollab.com/
http://digboston.com/listen/2011/07/dj-set-of-the-week-mr-mcneill/
http://djezus.org/

Gallery @ The Middlesex Lounge Feat. DJ KON, Tonight 8.9.11 No Cover!

One of Boston’s most versatile DJ’s makes an appearance at the Middlesex tonight. If you’re in the area, stop by! KON never dissappionts.

GALLERY @ Middlesex Lounge, Tue August 9th

with Very Special Guest KON (Kon & Amir, BBE)
and RESIDENTS Brenden Wesley & John Barera

SPONSORED BY DOPE JAMS

NO COVER

Soul Clap Pics From Make it New Uploaded, 6.2.11

Definitely a privelege getting to see Soul Clap play again! Here’s some of the pics I took at the Middlesex last week.

Soul Clap's Triumphant Return to Boston, Tonight at Make it New, 6.2.11

The legendary Dancing on the Charles parties of yesteryear won’t be happening in Boston this summer, or probably ever again unfortunately. The next best thing would be to come check out the duo who was partially responsible for making those parties happening a Make it New tonight.

Many readers probably already know who Soul Clap is, but in case you don’t, let me put it this way: they’re kind of a big deal in the world of electronic music at the moment. They have managed to carve out a niche for themselves, focusing on the slower and sexier side of house, while injecting the sound of early 90s hip hop and R&B they grew up on into the formula.

Since last year, Eli and Charlie have done it all and then some: traveled the world, headlined large-scale parties almost every weekend, scored an Essential Mix, released a DJ Kicks mix CD with Wolf & Lamb, dropped dozens of tunes on an equal number of labels that have devoured the Beatport charts, even a Dubspot workshop that has garnered thousands of views on youtube.

Soul Clap is not only known for their production but also their extended DJ sets, played entirely on vinyl and acetates, that covers wide ranges of sounds, tempos, grooves, and time spans. Tonight they will be demonstrating one of their longer sets in action at Make it New at the Middlesex (315 Mass Ave, Cambridge). This is a perfect place for them as they hosted many a party when they once lived in town before relocating to Miami. Not only that, but they are playing the entire night, from 9 to 2.

I’d recommend getting there early, the place is going to fill quickly. Soul Clap had a significant base of local followers even before they hit A-list status last year, and they haven’t been to town in quite some time, so do the math! 

"Technorganic Haunted House" Reigns Supreme at Make It New With Louisahhh, 5.19.11

LOUISAHHH’s dynamic energy behind the decks and in the studio has been captivating crowds and moving dance floors internationally since 2004. A New York City ‘boroughbred’ now based in Los Angeles, LOUISAHHH cut her chops on ‘real’ instruments prior to choosing turntables as her sonic weapon of choice. Since doing so, her primary purpose has been to transmit to audiences worldwide with the sheer joy she experiences from the music. This commitment to the craft has created a powerhouse on vinyl and a musical style with roots firmly planted in tradition, but with an eye to the future.

As a producer, LOUISAHHH’s distinct ‘technorganic haunted house’ is taking off, as is her work as part of NYCPARTYINFO, which has original work and remixes coming out on labels such as Nettwerk, This is Music Ltd, Top Billin and Nervous Records. Thrilling collaborations with Senor Stereo, Danny Daze and Gucci Vump are being supported by top names internationally.

Conde Nasty by LOUISAHHH!!!

Sharing the bill with names as celebrated and diverse as Juan Maclean and Derrick Carter, Tiefschwarz and A-Trak, LOUISAHHH continues to focus on original material and lifting hearts and opening minds on dancefloors around the world.

OPENING SETS BY DJEZUS AND DIE YOUNG/VOLVOX TAG TEAM

$5 COVER ALL NIGHT

http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/louisahhh
http://soundcloud.com/louisahhh

I Am The Beat - Senor Stereo feat. LOUISAHHH!!! (Treasure Fingers Remix) by LOUISAHHH!!!

Make It New Presents Todd Gys & Soren Jahan, Middlesex Lounge, 1.6.11

While Make It New loves to shine a light on the national and international producers of the new dance music we know and love, more and more Boston produces it’s own talent.

the last time Todd Gys played a Basstown event, he was opening for Pantha Du Prince on Lansdowne street. Soren Jahan (aka R. Audiard), on the other hand, is a new blood who would try to sneak into the club only a few years ago.

>Now, the duo join up to take on Make It New in celebration of their original production, Tyrants.

Check out their release on Soundcloud:
http://soundcloud.com/defchild/sets/gys-tyrants/

And join us as we unite two generations of Boston’s brightest music makers. The 12” vinyl of course will be there.

Support from MiN resident DJs Volvox and David Day.

The night is free. This Thursday. See you there.

Gys - Tyrants by de’fchild productions

Gys - Caving & Crushing by de’fchild productions

G Dope Jams Presents Gallery at Middlesex Lounge, FREE, 11.9.10

This looks like an interesting night happening over at the Middlesex in Cambridge! If you go, expect to hear a wide variety of well-selected house music beyond just what’s hot at the moment. From the comments posted on their facebook event page, anything from the disco era to obscure 90s white labels to present-day beats is fair game. 

GALLERY
@ Middlesex Lounge (315 Mass Ave, Cambridge)

Tue Nov 9th

RESIDENTS NIGHT
With your selectors:

Brenden Wesley / John Barera / Billy Kiely 

SPONSORED BY DOPE JAMS
http://dopejams.net/

NO COVER

Abe Duque/Basstown and Kevin Saunderson/12 Inches Pics Are Uploaded!

Basstown Presents Abe Duque :: Goodlife :: 10.9.10

12 Inches of Pleasure Featuring Kevin Saunderson :: Middlesex Lounge :: 10.10.10

Move D Plays Make It New at the Middlesex Tonight, 8.5.10

Move D (aka David Moufang) has been a name in the world of techno and house, but only recently has the community at large come to recognize his mighty work. We’re proud to be the latest to give him the respect he deserves.

Now, via SoundCloud and webcasts, the work of Move D is almost ubiquitous. His impossibly deep house and techno sets get props from nearly everyone in the game today, and he returns them in kind. Checkout his Five Star feature here:
http://www.xlr8r.com/features/2009/07/five-star-move-d

Or his podcast here:
http://www.xlr8r.com/listen/19942/mp3/Podcast_Mix_2009_09_17.mp3

Then there is his SoundCloud:
http://soundcloud.com/move-d

work! live@horst 2010-06 by Move D

move d live @ mutek 2010 by Move D

Opening duties fall to our similar-minded deep specialists: DJezus and Alan Manzi.

Be sure to come early and be prepared to get impossibly sweaty on the dancefloor, coutesy of one of the biggest legends of our time!

BASSTOWN PRESENTS
MAKE IT NEW
WITH MOVE D
ALAN MANZI AND DJEZUS
THURSDAY AUGUST 5TH
9PM/21+/$10
http://facebook.com/basstown

Throwed and Hearthrob Pics From 12.22.09 Are Uploaded

Good times last night. Always nice to see everyone in the holiday spirit. Links to pics below!

Throwed :: Middle East Upstairs :: 12.22.09

Hearthrob :: Middlesex Lounge :: 12.22.09

Heartthrob Tonight! 12.22.09 - Red Foxx, Baltimoroder, Morgan Louis

Hearthrob is tonight! Haven’t been to one in a minute, I’ll probably pass through after Throwed.

<3THROB: RESIDENTS NIGHT. 12/22.

NO COVER.

WINTER SOLSTICE.

DARKEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR.

CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT, AWAKEN. THE LIGHT IS AT IT’S WEAKEST. ON THIS EVE WE FEAST IN IT’S ABSENCE!! 

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