Josephine Baker (born Freda Josephine McDonald, naturalised French Joséphine Baker; 3 June 1906 – 12 April 1975) was an American-born French entertainer, French Resistance agent and civil rights activist. Her career was centered primarily in Europe, mostly in her adopted France. She was the first black woman to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 silent film Siren of the Tropics, directed by Mario Nalpas and Henri Étiévant.[1] During her…
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Read MoreDave Gahan & Soulsavers announce new album
Dave Gahan & Soulsavers announce new albumIMPOSTERComing November 12th!!!Imposter is a collection of songs from Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. They didn’t write these songs, but listened to them, studied them, and gave them new life. Recorded at the legendary Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, these versions of songs you know and some you might not range from sparse to lush, somber…
Read MoreNitzer Ebb: live Oslo 26 Jan 2020 – full show
NITZER EBB NETWORK GERMANY Nitzer Ebb (/ˈnaɪtsər ɛb, ˈnɪt-/) are a British EBM group formed in 1982 by Essex school friends Vaughan “Bon” Harris (programming, synthesizers, drums, vocals), Douglas McCarthy (vocals), and David Gooday (drums). History Initial releases (1983-1987) The group released their demo Basic Pain Procedure in 1983,[1] but it was two years until they met PWL producer Phil Harding, who produced their 1985 debut single “Isn’t It Funny How Your Body Works?” and helped them…
Read More(REVIEW) REDUNDANT NATURE: RE: CONNECTED
We have waited anxiously for this new release!!! REDUNDANT NATURE [RE:CONNECTED] check this out!!! in a world that has seen little industrial music development in the past decade, Steven Canham brings all he’s got. Redundant Nature , Steven Canham’s music vehicle has grown in scope and depth since inception. We at Artstrada Magazine have been lucky to review Redundant Nature’s…
Read MoreCHVRCHES, Robert Smith – How Not To Drown (feat. Robert Smith) (Official Video)
CHVRCHES performs a M A S S I V E single that cuts through the sinew to the soul. This is amazing. Beyond expectations in both sound and lyrics. [Verse 1: Lauren Mayberry] I’m writing a book on how to stay conscious when you drownAnd if the words float up to the surface, I’ll keep them downThis is the first…
Read MoreIt came from the 80s! ! !
Honestly, this was some of the best time in music. The fusion of the past and present took place in the 80s and the advent of technology and historical skills created something truly unique. The best!!!
Read MorePioneer DJM-S7 2-Channel Battle Mixer for Serato DJ & rekordbox With Performance Pads $1,399.99
This new 2-channel battle mixer gives you the freedom to customize your setup and bring your own unique style to every performance. The unit enables free use of Serato DJ Pro and it’s a Hardware Unlock device for rekordbox, so you can use performance features in either application. Open-format DJs, who chop and change between musical styles, need the tools…
Read MoreArturia PolyBrute 6-Voice Polyphonic Morphing Analog Synthesizer
ARTURIA POLYBRUTE: 61-key Analog Synthesizer with Brute-series Oscillators, 2 VCFs, 3 LFOs, 3 Envelope Generators, Modulation Matrix, and Onboard Effects Two classic analog voltage-controlled filters With its dual-filter design — a Steiner-Parker filter and a Ladder filter, the Arturia PolyBrute is steeped in rich and creamy analog vibe. The Steiner-Parker filter dates back to the 1970s, where it was originally…
Read MoreCity of Dust: The Evolution of Burning Man
This documentary is produced in conjunction with the exhibition “City of Dust: The Evolution of Burning Man”. This exhibition explores the remarkable story of how the legendary Nevada gathering known as Burning Man evolved through collaborative ritual from humble countercultural roots on San Francisco’s Baker Beach into the world-famous desert convergence it is today. This exhibition is organized by the…
Read MoreRead all 80 issues of PUNK PLANET [94-07]
PUNK PLANET: You can now read all 80 issues of Punk Planet for free on the Internet Archive. Founded by writer and editor Dan Sinker, the Chicago music and politics zine ran as a print publication from 1994 until 2007. In addition to music features and reviews, Punk Planet covered topics like feminism, politics, human rights, and labor. Issues included…
Read MoreNew/Late Wave Compilations: The Hardest Hits Series
SPG Records was an independent Toronto dance record label of the 1990s up to 2010. The label mainly produced Canadian house and dance compilations.[1][2] Various Artists: The Hardest Hits Vol. 1 – CD – Canada – 1991 The Puppets: The Way Of Life (Dance Mix) Scary Thieves: The Waiting Game (Extended Version) Kirsty MacColl: A New England (Extended Version) Jon St. James:…
Read MoreDuran Duran – “Five Years” (David Bowie Tribute)
Lyrics Pushing through the market squareSo many mothers sighingNews had just come overWe had five years left to cryin’News guy wept and told usEarth was really dyingCried so much his face was wetThen I knew he wasn’t lyingI heard telephones, opera houseFavourite melodiesI saw boys, toysElectric irons and TVsMy brain hurt like a warehouseIt had no room to spareI had…
Read MoreResonance by cEvin Key
“GORGEOUSLY CRAFTED NEW MUSIC FROM CEVIN KEY. METICULOUS ORCHESTRATION AND ATMOSPHERICS FOR THESE DARK TIMES. FALL IN LOVE AGAIN WITH ACCOMPANIMENTS BY IAMX: NEW RELEASE ON RESONANCE OUT IN FEBRUARY” – ARTSTRADA MAGAZINE (new) IAMX / CEVIN KEY COLLABORATION SINGLE https://brap.bandcamp.com/album/resonance Resonance by cEvin Key Pre-order of Resonance. You get 3 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and…
Read MorePosition I by Night Drive Album released September 3, 2013
NIGHTDRIVE Position I is Night Drive’s debut EP.Five original tracks, released on Robot Dance Records, 9/3/13. credits released September 3, 2013 All tracks written and produced by:Night Drive: Brandon Duhon & Rodney Connell Mastering for Drones by:Night Drive: Brandon Duhon Mastering for No Plans, Sea of Light, Nocturnal and After Dark by:Moustache Mastering license all rights reserved Position I by…
Read MoreAFX Station // Novation
Novation AFX Station: The modern classic monosynth, remixed by Aphex Twin Designed in collaboration with electronic music legend Richard D James aka Aphex Twin, AFX Station is a limited edition of Bass Station II. A sound designer’s dream, AFX Station has the same powerful feature set as Bass Station II, with the addition of AFX Mode pre-installed, which revolutionises the way the…
Read MoreWE CALL IT TECHNO! A documentary about Germany’s early Techno scene and culture
At Berlin’s Love Parade in 1991, different local scenes congregate for the first time. The trend turns into a movement. A German Summer of Love, which changes whole lives overnight and kick-starts careers. The basic principle of Techno stands for experimenting, crossing borders and DIY. Fans become DJs or party promoters. Labels are founded and record stores open up. The…
Read More808 State – Transmission Suite (NEW MUSIC)
Artist: 808 StateRelease date: October 11, 2019Genre: Dance/ElectronicLabel: 808 StateThe New Album from 808 State.!!!! 808State #TransmissionSuite #Electronic “FANTASTIC new album by the techno gods 808 STATE!!!!! A NEW approach to a unique and creative back catalog of electronica soul reaching music!!!” – Artstrada Magazine BUT IT NOW
Read More[Nick Cave] Idiot Prayer – Live Alone at Alexandra Palace
A sombre, intimate and mesmerising live recording of Nick Cave’s intimate solo piano show, recorded at Alexandra Palace’s West Hall during lockdown and featuring 21 career-spanning tracks. Subscribe to the Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds YouTube channel here: https://ncandtbs.lnk.to/YouTube Listen to Lovely Creatures: The Best of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds here: https://ncandtbs.lnk.to/LovelyCreatur… Find Nick Cave & The…
Read MoreTexas is the Reason: The Mavericks of Lone Star Punk
By: Pat Blashill with illustrations by writing by Richard Linklater, David Yow, Adriane “Ash” Shown, Donna Rich and Teresa TaylorNew York, NY: Bazillion PointsPages: 240 pagesDimensions: 8.7″ X 10.6″”Cover: HardcoverBinding: sewn boundProcess: OffsetColor: Full colorEdition Size: UnknownISBN: 978-1935950172 Along with Bill Daniel, photographer Pat Blashill did an extraordinary job documenting Texas punk rock and hardcore during the early 1980s and…
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