Bang Bang!

Long overdue post!

REDUCE and REUSE:
Ed Bangers /Music

Justice - Planisphère (Final)
Busy P - To Protect and Entertain (So Me Get Naked Remix)
Scenario Rock - Both Gotta Move On (SebastiAn Remix)

So this french douchebag called Pedro Winter decides it would be a good idea to start a record label for French Electro Acts. He signs on obscure DJs like Daft Punk that samples a lot of 80's funk and Justice that builds an album inspired by Michael Jackson. And by then, everyone's like, wtf, who are these french guys capitalizing on American Pop culture? Why are they s00000 good? Le Bangers graced Webster Hall with their presence on Thursday last week (or pretty much Friday on Halloween since the doors opened so late). And here's how it was...

So Me
Though better known as "the guy who makes all the Banger's album art and videos," So Me's DJ set was definitely enjoyable as the first opening act. People started dancing rowdy from the beginning to the albeit typical Ed Banger sound.

He's the mastermind behind Justice's sweet morphing graphic tee music video for D.A.N.C.E



SebastiAn
One of the edgier bangers, his remixes are little more than what I can usually handle. Surprisingly, his DJ set was more approachable as he played many tributes to iconic American music. I think he had some Biggie and MGMT in the mix.

Justice
Although I didn't get to talk to Juicetees personally this time, I was able to appreciate the show under better circumstances. First of all, I wasn't trashed to the point I couldn't keep my eyes open. But more important, I wasn't crushed under the ridiculous sea of bodies (I'm pretty sure it hit more than max capacity in that club in Korea). Overall, it was an enjoyable show with a pretty solid mix.

They've recently released a new EP, Planisphere. It's not too great, but its very "Justice," if you know what I mean.

Busy P
It's surprisingly a good idea to have another act after the headlining DJ set. This way, you don't feel this void once the show is done, and you can enjoy the dance floor without having to worry about soaking your shirt in a stranger's bolidy fluids.

There are some more Ed Banger artists worth mentioning, but one of my favorites are Mr. Oizo. Also, Daft Punk used to be signed to this label but not anymore.

Police Listen to Radio All Night

REUSE:
Justice /Music

Skitzo Dancer (Justice Remix) - Scenario Rock
The Fallen (Ruined by Justice) - Franz Ferdinand
B.E.A.T (Extended) - Justice

Last night, I went to see Justice perform at club a near where I live, and needless to say, it was amazing. Before the show, both Gaspard and Xavier were sitting at a table right next to ours. My friends and I shamelessly approached them to take a picture together and I managed to make some small talk with Xavier. I didn't get to say much, but they were probably too french for me to relate anyways.

Their DJ set was definitely a delight and they knew how to please the dance hungry crowd. The mixes weren't as distortion heavy as I expected it to be. May I call it rather mild? But they really kicked ass with their originals. I think the first track from Cross that they played was 'One Minute to Midnight.' It was just ten minutes of pure suspense and release... My memory is a bit hazy after that... I was suffocating in the crowd and probably way to drunk from one too many tequila shots. I left a little early, right after DVNO and D.A.N.C.E, because there was no space to dance or breath. This is also when I decided Justice is now too mainstream for my own good.

But I still love you Jousteece

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REDUCE:
The Dark Knight /Film
Rating: -99/10

Due to a series of unfortunate events, I ended up watching the new Batman.

I rate it a negative 99 instead of the -100 that I predicted, because now I can genuinely make fun of Batman's retarded voice once again (if you don't remember, Christian Bale also had a chronic lugie in his throat in the previous installment).

Maybe I didn't like this movie because I'm shallow. I think Bale, Ledger, and Gyllenhaal are all pretty ugly. And I hate uglies :(. Also, I didn't know it was possible to cast someone who's even uglier than Katie Holmes.

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RECYCLE:
FRANKMUSIK /Music


Fascination (Alphabeat vs. FRANKMUSIK Club Edit) - Alphabeat
Confusion Girl - FRANKMUSIK
You're Out (FRANKMUSIK Remix) - Dead Disco

I wasn't lying when I said I can't get enough of him. It's all I listen to on my dinky iriver these days. If anyone gets a hold of his track 'BEEP BEEP' or 'Gotta Boyfriend' please let me know.