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DAVID DAY

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Screwed and chopped

DJ Screw the movie and Stewart Walker the DJ
There are few innovations that have had as big an impact on hip-hop as “screwed and chopped,” a radical mixing technique born of Houston’s 5th Ward projects. Stewart Walker live at the Harry Klein Club in Munich (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  January 17, 2007

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3 DJs, 3 nights, 3 questions

Justice, Volvox, and Deano speak; Deeperlove shines
The more we dig here at Circuits, the more dance nights, DJs, and genres we find. This week we have three different styles, three different DJs, and three questions. DJ Justice, "Vibe Control" (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  January 09, 2007

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Sweden to Boston

Electro-house king reaches Berklee, Trainspotters
In current clubbing circles, no one is as prolific as, or more successful than, young Swedish producer John Dahlbäck.
By DAVID DAY  |  January 09, 2007

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Soul Touch army

Our funk music collective calls on Cosmo Baker
Today’s funk and soul DJ is either an imitator or an innovator. Cosmo Baker, ".45 Caliber Funk Volume 1" (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  January 02, 2007

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A new year dawns

Looking ahead in Boston’s clubland
Boston can seem small at times, but when you start spreading outward (Revere, Quincy, Medford, holla!), you’re dealing with a serious piece of real estate. Pat Fontes, "Dirty Days" (mp3) Jawn P, "Peace of Mind" (mp3 via MySpace) Tension-Span mix (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  December 28, 2006

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Nights on the town

A year in the local clubs
In last year’s “Circuits” year-end wrap-up, we heralded the reach of Boston out to the world at large. This year, things got pretty radical inside the Hub. We Are Cassette, "Angels We Have Heard on High" (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  December 18, 2006

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Surviving and thriving

Mr. Lif’s brush with disaster + Keith Kenniff’s classical fix
“Approximately 40 miles outside San Diego the tour bus with Mr. Lif, the Coup, DJ Big Wiz, Metro, and other friends of theirs flipped over and burst into flames,” wrote Def Jux capitán El-P via e-mail. Our heart skipped a beat. Mr. Lif, "The Fries (Abdul Malik remix)" (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  December 12, 2006

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Wired for sound

Paul Dailey nationwide; Jimmy Van M at ID
In the hideyholes and squares all around our expansive city, pockets of electronic-music action can be found churning and yearning. Paul Dailey, "Live in Portland" (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  December 06, 2006

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DJ C freeks out

Jake in NYC; Bomshot and Mighty Mystic throwing down; roller-boogie time
One of Boston’s favorite mixmasters and music makers, DJ C (a/k/a Jake Trussell), was invited to play New York City, sort of out of the blue, alongside Chicago ragga MC and fellow Mashit artist Zulu at the Freek Factory party.
By DAVID DAY  |  November 27, 2006

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Moving in stereo

Music-video gurus Lumen Eclipse, plus hip-hop news
Boston is home to too few public art spaces, and precious few get any national attention. DJ Rugged One, "Interlude" (mp3 via MySpace)
By DAVID DAY  |  November 20, 2006

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Boston’s global beat

A Soul Revival revival and the unstoppable Kon & Amir
For a true dance party, there’s nothing in Boston quite like Soul Revival, the monthly throwdown that goes off at Villa Victoria in the South End. Adam Gibbons, "Soul Revival Mix part one" (mp3) Adam Gibbons, "Soul Revivial Mix part two" (mp3) Dragonfly, "Blind (Brother Cleve's rock 'n dhol remix)" (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  November 17, 2006

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Avant gardening

'Brainwaves’ invades the Regent
A Web site that’s hosted everyone from the Dresden Dolls to Diamanda Galás and Tortoise brings an international festival to Arlington.
By DAVID DAY  |  November 13, 2006

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The Bladerunners

7L brings back the Razor; Lif hits the road
Freestyle music is an overlooked chapter of dance music. The Bladerunners, "Work It, Shake It (remix edit)" (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  November 09, 2006

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Static movements

Mush signs another Boston act; DJ mixes galore
The LA-based label Mush, home to the clever instrumental hip-hop of Caural, Daedalus, and Company Flow’s Bigg Jus, has signed one of our favorite local pop projects: Boy in Static. K-The-I???, "You're Not That Beautiful" (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  October 31, 2006

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The Cozy revolution

A Providence imprint redefines the record label
In the scramble to capitalize on the digital music revolution, old record labels are restructuring their business models and new labels are rushing to market. tfo, "Fidelity" (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  October 30, 2006

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808 epilogue

Talking about the defunct club night with a robot named Bleep
September 28 marked the end of an era in Boston nightlife, but also perhaps a beginning.
By DAVID DAY  |  October 26, 2006

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Future Shocker

Jennifer Saphier runs the show
For three years, Future Classic’s Legends of Style has been promoting urban art, style, and culture in Boston with legendary parties at huge venues like the Convention Center. J-Boogie, "Conga Rock" (mp3) J-Boogie, "Soul Clap" (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  October 17, 2006

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Techno or yes, part II

WERS cancels Revolutions ; Boston icons blow up
Bit of a frustrating week here at Circuits as the Hub continues to change. Paul Dailey live in Louisville (mp3) Slaine, "Rich Man Poor Man" (YouTube)
By DAVID DAY  |  October 13, 2006

Fall Circuitry

Save a rink, hip-hop madness, and a lost loft
Former Boston radio DJ and producer DJ Swiss Ivory has a new mixtape out called Back in Business. DJ Swiss Ivory, "Mixtape Preview" (mp3 via MySpace) Akrobatik, "Internet MCs" (mp3 via Myspace) Underline label mix (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  October 03, 2006

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Brazilian punk

Edu K helps baile funk survive hipsterdom
That rumbling, booty-shaking bass, the whip-thwap drums, the familiar melodies with Portuguese lyrics. It’s called baile funk, and if you’ve been to a hip DJ show lately, you’ve probably heard it. Edu K, "Hot Mama (Bonde do Role mix)" (mp3)
By DAVID DAY  |  October 03, 2006
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