Don’t miss this extended footwork set that aired on Streetbeat earlier in the week, featuring DJ Earl, DJ Phil and DJ Heavee D. Dummy called it “bananas,” which seems more or less appropriate. It’s rad stuff. Check out both parts below.
Airplay: Live In-Studio with Los Perros Cubanos by WNUR-FM on Mixcloud
Los Perros Cubanos stopped by in February to play an Airplay set, and—though the set isn’t on the Airplay website at present—we still wanted to share the results. LPC will be playing at Zocalo tomorrow night at 8 PM, so check them out if you like what you hear.
For more on Airplay, including archives and a list of upcoming acts, check out their newly resuscitated website.
On Monday, we posted an interview and in-studio session with hammered dulcimer player and Evanston native Max ZT, also of the group House of Waters. Now, check out two exclusive videos from the set, recorded during the session last month. Our thanks to Drift producer Svyat, who helped out with filming.
Check out the second track after the jump:
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House of Waters; photo used by permission of band.
Comprising hammered dulcimer virtuoso (and Evanston native) Max ZT, 6-string electric bassist Moto Fukushima, and percussionist Luke Notary, House of Waters incorporates sounds as wide-ranging as Senegalese sabar music, formal structures of Indian santoor music, free jazz, and more. The day before the official release of their 3rd and latest album, Revolution, House of Waters’ Max ZT joined Continental Drift for a full 2-hour live in-studio performance, interview, and co-DJ session. After the jump, check out the full set on Mixcloud.
Back in May, Chandeliers came by the WNUR studios to record an Airplay session. You can hear the whole thing on Airplay’s website. Here’s what they’ve got to say about Chandeliers:
What happens when you put four guys from the Chicago art-rock scene into a band together? Chandeliers. What do they sound like? Well, using sound machines and synthesizers, Chandeliers describe their sound as “shimmering, beach-ready electronic jams” and listening to their tracks one can’t argue with that. Attempting to identify the origin of their sound one is forced to think of Krautrockers, post-disco dream teams, and funk kings, but one thing is certain, this Chicago quartet has a sound all unto their own. Garnering positive reviews for their past three albums from the likes of XLR8R, 20 Jazz Funk Greats, and The Wire, Chandeliers is a group to keep your eyes and ears on.
Check the video and see for yourself. Our thanks to Matt Ludwig, who shot and edited the video; and to Ethan Simonoff, who recorded the audio.