Today the sad news broke of US Hip Hop vocalist supremo Nate Dogg's death, his is a sad loss to the music industry. It came at a time when I had been revisiting his and Warren G's seminal collarbaration 'Regulate' a lot recently. In dedication to Nate Dogg's memory I opened Itunes, searched for a few of my favourite tracks that he had did or appeared on then loaded them into Torq, turned on my Technics and away I went and recorded a short tribute mix. I hope you enjoy. Rest in Peace Nate Dogg.
Warren G & Nate Dogg - Regulate
Nate Dogg, Lil Mo & Xzibit- Keep It G.A.N.G.S.T.A
Nate Dogg - I Need Me A Bitch
Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg - The Next Episode
Dr Dre, Nate Dogg & Snoop Dogg - Lay Low
Ludacris & Nate Dogg - Area Codes
Snoop Dogg feat. Nate Dogg - Ain't No Fun
2 Pac & Nate Dogg - All Bout U
Mark Ronson, Saigon, Trife & Nate Dogg - Ooh Wee
If you would like to download this mix please click the link below. DOWNLOAD LINK
I’d like to extend a big thank you to The Lovely Job and in particular Colin from Tone Puppets for having me down on Friday for my guest appearance. It was a thoroughly enjoyable night with all bands performing well, in particular Cold Shoulder and Tone Puppets both of whom drew the biggest crowds of the night and both of whom rocked it. It was a pleasure to be given the opportunity to play an eclectic array of tunes that have been staples in my CD/MP3 collection for years in addition to some of the fresh stuff that I have discovered since beginning this blog. It was great to be able to play Jessie Ware & Sampha’s Valentine and the Jamie XX remix of Adele (both of which have featured in previous TRM Recommends features) to a receptive and sizeable crowd. Gratitude also needs to be extended to the sound engineer from The Zanzibar who did an exceptionally good job with all the bands and with myself.
There has been talk about another The Real Mikaél guest appearance at The Lovely Job, though no date has been confirmed. It is something I am looking forward to immensely and will continue to scour the internet for exciting new music for both the blog and to unleash next time I am handed the reigns of The Lovely Job.
Tone Puppets, the instigators of The Lovely Job are about to embark on a series of road trips to play for a variety of indie nights around the country, the first of which sees Tone Puppets hit the capital for The London Job. A return coach trip has been organised for the event on Saturday 4th June 2011 and it priced at £24 which includes entry into the event. Further information is available on the Facebook event page. If there is any questions regarding this event I can ensure they are directed to the organisers so drop me a line on Twitter @therealmikael if so.
Note: Coming soon to the blog: March album reviews featuring Jamie XX/Gil Scott Heron and Frank Ocean. Plus the blogs first artist feature with TRM Meets Gareth Cheshire.
One of Liverpool’s best live music nights reconvenes on Friday 11th March at The Zanzibar for another instalment of The Lovely Job. The night is the brainwave of local band Tone Puppets who have used the night not only as a vehicle for gaining live experience but also to showcase the diverse and plentiful pool of talent of live acts from the local area.
Alongside The Lovely Job residents Tone Puppets his month’s instalment features performances from; Cold Shoulder, Strawhouses, Freedom of the City, Trinity Test and Silent Fiasco. In addition to the live bands on offer, this blog will also be acting as the guest selector playing a variety of music before, in between and after the bands. For those of you who have Spotify I have put together a short 30minute playlist to give a taster to what to expect. Artists that have featured in past blog posts such as Jamie XX, Caribou, Sleigh Bells and Foals will be amongst the artists getting spun throughout the evening.
I have attended previous Lovely Job’s and have always been impressed by the quality of the sound, as often sound quality suffers when there are a lot of bands playing at the same venue on the same night. It is expected to be a busy night and I for one am looking forward to catching the acts and am excited to be able to put my little stamp on proceedings by sharing some music that I like with a wider audience. For guaranteed entry Tweet me @therealmikael before Friday morning to be added to my £5 guestlist. For more information on the night please read the official press release below.
Press Release
Full Line Up:
Downstairs:
Tone Puppets
Cold Shoulder
Strawhouses
Freedom Of The City
Trinity Test
Silent Fiasco
DJ: Mike F (therealmikael)
Upstairs:
Playmasta P and The Biotics
The Hip Hop Jam Band
David Barnicle
Beat Milk Jugs
Xed
Strawhouses
With continuous airplay for this Liverpool band, 2011 looks to be heading to well deserved good year for them.
Their sound has been described as being reminiscent of early Radiohead and REM and there is definitely a grand passion that rises from the delicate melodies that reside within their music.
Built on a forte for intense and emotional live sets, with gripping melodies and soaring guitars, It’s a challenge not to become mesmerised by one of Liverpool’s most exciting talents.
Cold Shoulder
Cold Shoulder are a band recently formed consisting of members from well known and successful Liverpool bands Aeroplanes and The Black Velvets. Christopher Kearney, Andy Ashton and Nick Kilroe deliver a haunting acoustic driven affair with chiming guitar melodies.
While not afraid to turn it up a notch now and again throughout their edgy repertoire, Chris Kearney’s vocals are reminiscent of Lennon at his vessel busting best pushing the use of band dynamics to the limit.
Tone Puppets
Resident band to The Lovely Job, Tone Puppets have an alternative rock sound with an eastern influence. The mix of these musical styles makes for a sinister sound that’s been likened to the Beta Band/Nirvana and The Doors.
Tone Puppets are working on material to be released in 2011 with remixes by some well known Liverpool DJ's including the storming remix of 'Indian kind' by electronic duo 'Killaflaw', which can be streamed at the moment on their various sites.
Recently signing with ‘Bite Size Music’ this Manchester band described as ‘One of the most promising acts of the year’ by MCR magazine deliver indie rock anthems that could sit quite easily with the best of The Charlatans.
With a well received debut EP released in 2010 the band take to The Lovely Job stage as part of their album promo tour bringing a whole host of influences that can be heard throughout their material including The Music, The Charlatans, Stone Roses.
Silent Fiasco
Self proclaimed ‘Rockabilly Indie Soul’ group Silent Fiasco are a Liverpool four piece made up from the remnants of ‘The Stays’. They have a definite folk edge to their material with gentle harmonies provided by Sarah Coulton duelling with the lead vocal of Jack Halewood.
Acoustic lead tracks are doused with flute and keys throughout, reminiscent and often as catchy as The Zutons.
The Trinity Test
The Trinity Test have a psychedelic edge to their music that’s uplifting and has all the hall marks of the classic gang mentality that all good indie rock bands should have. Drawing comparisons to Working For A Nuclear Free City they also resurrect the tripped out baggy era of the madchester scene.
Edging more towards an electro ambient direction the band take the listener on their own interpretation of what an anthem means to them.
DJ Mike F (thereamikael) playing a variety of indie treats new and old throughout the night.
Upstairs / Good Vibrations:
David Barnacle starts the night off with his acoustic musings.
The Hip Hop Jam Band do spontaneous hip hop improvised jams and invite mc’s to join them.
Also, on the hip hop tip; Playmasta P and the Biotics delve into the archives of hip hop and cover some great hip hop bangers!
Beat milk Jugs have their new album looming and decide to celebrate at GV with their rock tinged electronica!
Not forgetting, joining the dots in between are Xed plying his dubstep and drum and bass trades!!
