The HighLife

Hola amigos! I hope your spring is coming in nicely!  I've sort of been in a retro mood all day, and these tracks have done their part in getting me there.  Welcome to The Jumpoff!

A-Side
This song was recently just used in a scene on my favorite new hbo show.  I've always liked this song, it reminds me of the something the Rascals' would make.  The kind of music that you can leave on repeat all day long just because it sounds sooo good.  The lyrics are also quite awesome.  Thank you television.
Tommy James & The Shondells - Crystal Blue Persuasion



B-Side
These guys have been claiming a growing market share of my listening lately.  Considering the amount of talent that they wield, and the expansive catalog, it's a surprise that they haven't been in the limelight more often.  I've posted a few of their tracks randomly on the HL over the past few weeks.  Def peep those.  But the big news is that they released a brand new album last week called "Interpreting the Masters Vol. 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall & John Oates".  Yup. Just press play.
The Bird and The Bee - Private Eyes



++I can't go for that (Live w/ John Oates)++

That'll do it today.  Keep on keepin on.  Until next time, be easy.

                                                
         
                    
          

Brand new music video from Felt (MURS + Slug + Aesop Rock).  The song is sick, but the acting in the video really brings the words to life. Mad props to all involved!


FELT - Glory Burning

"FELT (Slug, Murs & Aesop Rock) along with Rhymesayers Entertainment are releasing Felt 3: A Tribute To Rosie Perez instrumentals and accapellas to support youth writing. All proceeds will be donated to 826 National, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with creative and expository writing skills, and also helping teachers inspire their students to write. For more information on 826, go here: http://www.826national.org/ "


rhymesayers.com

A comprehensive skewering of the modern brand culture.  Directed by the French animation collective H5, François Alaux, Hervé de Crécy + Ludovic Houplain.  Winner of the 2010 Academy Award for Best Animated Short. 

Oh you want to watch this.  Courtesy of Hawkeye Productions and Mike Hawkins, auteur, footballer (eng.), Manchester United fan, man.  You see him in the street, Say Uncle!


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"The heart of the world beats under the three hills of Boston"
- Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

(North Station Elevated from Above, 1949)
            
                  (Untitled, West End. 1947-53)
                                                  
       
         (Finishing Touch, West End. 1947-53)    
                        
                         (The Comb, North End; 1950s)

(Untitled, West End. 1947-53)
            
              (Lighting Up, West End. 1950s)

(Sunday Morning, North End. 1950s)

(Lounging, North End. 1950s)
   
        (Three Girls, West End; ca. 1950)                      ( Eating a Sugar Daddy, West End; ca. 1950)
            
             (Pick-up Game, South End. 1950s)

(The Onlookers, North End. 1950s) 
  
      (Paperbacks, West End. 1950s)
   
    (After the argument, West End. 1947-53)

(Conversation Piece, West End. 1947-53)
                             
             
               (The Game, North End. 1950s)

            



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This is an absolute must listen.  For a while now, XLR8R has been producing City Guide podcasts by various talented DJs and producers in different cities around the country.  They recently posted one from Boston nightlife impressarios Soul Clap.  Their set, especially after hearing the other city mixes, is a fitting tribute to the bean and how we get it done. Though all the mixes are great in their own right, definitely have to shout out the Philly mix from DJ/Producers Starkey and Dev79.  Splitting time on the decks to deliver a mix worthy of holding it down for the entire Keystone state. 


Soul Clap's Boston Mix
(Click to listen/download via XLR8R)


Starkey and Dev79's Philly Mix

and also of interest...

Ghetto Division's Chicago Mix
Star Eyes' Love from NY Mix
Nosaj Thing's LA Mix
Dubbel Dutch's Austin Mix

What's your favorite mix?

Dropping some essential weekend listening for your ears. Starting with a brand new mix from Sodie (Baltimore/Salt Lake).  Happy listening!

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