Most People Are DJs

MPAD#143 "PlayRadioPlay...Bell Hollow"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:03:00 GMT

This episode features two interviews from a couple of bands I've played recently and I think really deserve your attention. First up, from Brooklyn, NY, Bell Hollow, 4 guys and a girl that combine to make some beautifully textured rock music that calls back on some of the great 80's bands like the Chameleons and the Sound. Second, I interview PlayRadioPlay, from Texas, who is really just one guy that makes awesome synth-pop with an "emo-like" edge to it. I start things off with a new track by NIN that is available for free and is an awesome listen.

music:

Bell Hollow Copper Crayon

PlayRadioPlay Madi Don't Leave

NIN Echoplex

sponsors:

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MPAD#142 "Last Week A DJ Saved My Show"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 4 May 2008 15:22:00 GMT

I've been talking about doing 2 different episodes lately, a video and a "music in a foreign langauge" episode. I'm still working on that music in a foreign langauge episoide, but I did do a video episode for this week's MPAD. The video is 2 different clips, the first one is an interview of DJ Ice Cold Chrissy, with his music playing underneath it with video from his set and photos. It's still in what I like to call "guerilla" editing style. The second video is from Electric President and it's neat little video that looks like it took a while to assemble. The show's about 9 minutes show so you shouldn't get too bored.

music/video -

DJ Ice Cold Chrissy (still looking for a website)

Electric President "Insomnia"

other -

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MPAD#141 "Paint It Gold"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:46:00 GMT

I'm part of the Mevio Network now. The phrase "meet the new boss, same as the old boss" probably sums it up best. On this episode I play new tracks with a bit of hip hop and indie rock. Big thanks to all the "special guests" that said a few words for me on this one.

music:

Ben Benjamin "Squirmy Sign Language" from Ghostly Swim

Ghost Buffalo The Latest Wonder (mp3) More On This Album

Atmosphere "Shoulda Known"

Buck 65 Shudder Buggin'

Bridges and Powerlines Uncalibrated (mp3)More On This Album

The Autumns "Killer in Drag"

mentions:

Ghostly Swim Comp

Flight of the Conchords

M83

Atmosphere

Dan Kennedy "Rock On An Office Power Ballad"

sponsors:

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MPAD#140 "No Beard, No Slogan"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:49:00 GMT

I'll get back to some interviews soon but this episode is me playing music that keeps me smiling. A little less synth, a lot more guitar jangle on this one. I listened to a lot of podcasts this week so I mention 2 that rose above the others and I tell you about a rock-n-roll comic that I'm currently reading. By the way (did you notice I spelled that out - I am not a lazy blogger!), while I may not have a beard, I am a little scruffy this morning. Maybe I should give that "Don Johnson" look a spin.

music -

PlayRadioPlay "I Am A Pirate You Are A Princess"

Metro station "Control" Steve Aoki remix

Brad Breek "One Too Many Mornings Anthem"

Georgie James "Need Your Needs"

Bell Hollow "Foxgloves"

Nighmare of You "On Top of the World"

backgound music -

The New Rochelle Rotary Club Air Currents (mp3) Air Currents (mp3) More On This Album

mentions -

Young Liars by David Lapham

see the trailer!

Indie Spinner Rack music episode

Hollywood Podcast - listen to ep. 26!

sponsors -

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MPAD#139 "Spring Is Here - Is That Snow I See?"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:43:00 GMT

If you're not laughing at this cover, show it to your parents, they'll find it hysterical! I crack up everytime I look at it. Under the Radar Magazine just keeps getting better.

I came up with three words to describe Most People Are DJs: synth, crackle, pop! I'm incorporating this into a new flyer design that will attempt tp explain Most People Are DJs to the totally uninitiated. On this episode I play 8 awesome tracks and profile 2 terrific artists, M83 and Helio Sequence. There a ton of topics I drop on this episiode so after listening your head may be spinning. If that's the case I have a suggestion, rinse and repeat!

music:

Bubblegun If the martian land can we do interviews? (mp3) Buy at iTunes Music Store

Idiots! - Spring Is Here! M83 - Graveyard Girl (CD available April 14)

The Diggs - Everyone's Starting over (Cassettes Won't Listen Remix)

the Helio Sequence - Can't Say No

the Notwist - Good Lies

Blak Swan - Perfect Day

Electrosound- Wrap the Devil Up

mentions:

M83 - Saturdays = Youth

Mixwit mixtape from James

Ether Aura/Bell Hollow Northern Lights May 3rd

Flight of the Conchords

Nightmare of You on tour!

Motor City Comic Con

Movement 2008

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MPAD#138 "The Women Beat Their Men"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 6 Apr 2008 16:28:00 GMT

I am back in town and it looks like SPRING IS HERE (I think I'll play that track on next week's show). I mentioned last week that I would play music on this week's show that I discovered in Florida. For the most part that is true, it just happens I listened to a lot of electro-pop with female vocals so that's what you get this week. I've been thinking a lot about social networking sites lately so I give you my 2 cents worth on that and I found these websites that you can make your own online mix tapes - pretty cool! Enjoy the show.

music -

Sissy Wish - Dwts (Do What they Say)

The Mania - The Damage (Wow remix) I really botched this up on the show and called the band "the Damage" and the song "Wow" - sorry!

Scanners - Raw (from PME)

Robots In Disguise We're In The Music Biz (mp3) Buy at iTunes Music Store

Sex Ghost - Meet Me In The Bathroom

Men - Make It Reverse

Air Bureau Club - Frequency

background music by Nik 7 of Shout Out Out Out

mentions -

MPAD MySpace Page

MPAD Facebook page

MPAD Twitter

Online MixTape sites -

mxtwit - here's my mixtape

muxtape - here's my mixtape

sponsors -

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MPAD#137 "Still On Vacation"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:37:00 GMT

I put this show up a little early because I'm on the long road home on Sunday and Monday. On this episode I make up for the talking I excluded last week by having commentaries on who I'm supporting for President, the car brand Scion and 3 music podcasts I recommend. For music, I play some recent music from 2 legendary bands (in my book) The Wedding Present and Bauhaus. I also play some indie pop and hip hop.

music -

Los Capesinos - Knee Deep At The ATP (PMN)

The Cribs - Man's Needs Women's Needs Whatever (PMN Spotlight Mix)

The Wedding Present Interstate 5 Extended (mp3)Buy at iTunes Music Store

Cinerama 10 Denier (mp3) Buy at iTunes Music Store

Bauhaus Too Much 21st Century (mp3) Buy at iTunes Music Store

Zucker DJs - You can Do It (remix)

Kenan Bell - Celebrity

mentions (I may forget a couple of these I name-dropped a lot)

what I bought at Virgin Megastore:

Hot Chip - Made In the Dark

5 Years Get Physical

Urban Gothic

Perfect From Now On

Scion "I Heart Comix" remix

3 music podcasts you should listen to:

The Datasound

Captain Greybeard's Etherwave Radio

Have You Heard

Movement 2008!!!!!

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MPAD#136 "Easter Mix 2008"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:16:00 GMT

After 2 days of driving in pouring rain through 4 states, I'm finally in Florida and enjoying the sun by the pool. Because I am on vacation, I took it easy on the content this week and put together a mostly music episode of tracks that I've been listening to lately. In this episode is also news on my new sponsorship from eMusic.

music:

Desert Planet - Riot Sector 68

SSM - Deja Vu

Plastic Operator Home 0207 (mp3)Buy at Amazon

Summerbirds In The Cellar - Now We Are Ugly

Matthew Dear, Hot Chip Don and Sherri (mp3)More On This Album

800 Beloved - Go

Gutter Twins - Idle Hands

Cut Copy - So Haunted

mentions:

Solipsistic Nation

xlr8r

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eMusic and MPAD - We Make A Great Couple

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

I'm pleased to announce that for the next few months, eMusic, the place to go for digital downloads, is a sponsor for Most People Are DJs. Having eMusic as a sponsor for my show has been a goal of mine since I started the show. After all, most of the music I listen to comes from eMusic and it's been that way for five years. The best thing about the sponsorship is sharing a great deal with my listeners. When you click on the image above you get 35 songs for free as trial offer. I'll talk more about the offer over the next few episodes. If you decide to try eMusic please use the link above so eMusic knows it's me that sent you to them.
To prove how much I love eMusic I'm going to be using this blog space to write about eMusic offerings. I'll have track listings for some of my favorite mixes, reviews of new releases available at eMusic and information about some of the odder but infinitely cooler offerings available at eMusic. For today, try a band that because of their name will never receive much radio play but they sure will get the media buzzing.
Fuck Buttons, "Street Horrsing"

MPAD#135 "Say Hi to Jupiter One"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:52:00 GMT

Packed episode here with 2 interviews, 6 songs, a movie review - whew! Enjoy, I'm off to Florida. I did a slide show promo for this episode - see it here

music-interview

Jupiter One "Fire Away" "Countdown" (LA Riots Remix)

Say Hi "Sad, But Endearingly So" "Angels and Darlas" "Toil and Trouble"

Crystal Castles "Crimewave" Health remix

NeonNeon "I Lust You"

other mentions

Buy Jack Palms - This is Life on Amazon

Watch the movie Mysterious Skin

See the new look of PodShow

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MPAD#134 "Seth Harwood Meets Velvet Code"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 9 Mar 2008 17:14:00 GMT

There is so much that went on last week, here's a few highlights:

I went to Phonotropic on Friday and saw hip hop artist SignOne he was incredible with humor and intelligence.

The podcast the Tripwire is the podcast (and blog) to hear what is some of the best music coming out today.

I'm seeing the band Islands tonight, should be a good show.

Rob and I recorded a new episode of Supernot if you want to hear some takes on current entertainment/pop culture.

interviews/music:

Beats for Beginners - Freaky Girl remix (Check out Palms Out Sounds)

Velvet Code - Slave Love Master, Can't Explain

Seth Harwood Interview - Get Jack Wakes Up on Palms Sunday, March 16!

Madvillain - All Caps

Kenan Bell - Save Your Life

mentions:

New issue of Mojo

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MPAD#133 "Slick Champions"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 2 Mar 2008 21:03:00 GMT

It's time for another MPAD video edition! This one features 2 songs that I recorded at live shows by Champions of Breakfast and Charlie Slick. It's amazing how much work even putting together a 10 minute primitive, DIY video is, but it's fun and I hope you like the "not-so"hidden messages!

bands:

Champions of Breakfast "Unicorn Bible" live from the Elbow Room

Charlie Slick "My Name Is" live from Luna

Both bands are performing at this week's Metro Times Blowout!

mentions:

intro: Nina from Baileys

Magnet Magazine

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MPAD#132 "The Sound of Jesse Thorn of TSoYA"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:24:00 GMT

This week's episode features an interview of Jesse Thorn of the podcast/radio show The Sound of Young America. The Sound of Young America is one of my favorite podcasts, each week Jesse interviews bands, actors, writers, etc. that make my life more interesting. Jesse's interviews are always incisive and full of fun. This episode I put him on the other side of the mic and try to get similar results. I also play music that I think Jesse will dig, but, I'm not sure how successful that turned out.

music:

MC Chris - Townie

Dengue Fever Seeing Hands (mp3) Buy at iTunes Music Store

ECID Re-Seeding Skyline (mp3)Buy at Order CD's Directly From ECID's Myspace page

mentions:

The Sound of Young America some of my favorite episodes:

Best of 2007 with Onion AV Club

Nick Hornby

Elmore Leonard

The Wire Interview

Be Sure to Subscribe to TSOYA!

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MPAD#131 "Back to Quirk"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:02:00 GMT

I mentioned the weather last week so I may as well update you, today it's freezing rain and slick conditions. I almost slipped getting my paper this morning! I went to shows both Friday and Saturday night, so today I'm truly calling it a day of rest. I noticed that for the past couple of weeks I got away from playing the quirky, synth driven stuff I've identified MPAD with, so this week it's back with a vengeance. I'm also pulling out a couple of surprises.

Besides what on episode, here's what else is going on:

800Beloved warmed up for A Place to Bury Strangers and played a brillinat set, they may have an electronic ep up this week so stay on their path.

If you like horror then you have to listen to Dread Media, a great horror podcast that is similar to Sci-Fi Dig but for fans of horror. I had an email of mine read on a previous episode.

A Knight Rider for 2008 is on tonight and the Spice Girls sold out the Palace. We've retread so much from the recent past that we're really digging the bottom of the barrel.

So let's get intro this week's episode -

music:

Velvet Code - Trust Fund Girl

YACHT See A Penny (Pick It Up) (mp3) iTunes Music Store

A Place To Bury Strangers - To Fix the Gash In Your Head

The Epochs Opposite Sides (go to their MySpace Blog for the remix ep)

DeviantUK - We Have A Technical (this was also covered by the Rentals)

Matinee Club Seven Oceans (mp3) Buy at eMusic

Johnny Hollow - Nova Heart

background music:

Micha Moor Slip And Slide

Ben Benjamin Selective Periphera

audio clip:

Gary Numan on finding his first synth

mentions:

the Zoom H2

the Spoons

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Let's Try This Again!

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:45:00 GMT

MPAD#130 "The Noise Between Us"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:26:00 GMT

The wind is kicking hard today and it's about 10 below zero F when you factor that in. but, I'm going to keep warm today by having the fireplace on and playing some good music. Judging by the music alone, this is probably one of my best episodes. Four of tracks come from bands that are playing a show on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Crofoot. The slide show above is from a couple of recent shows that I've attended. I even got to announce Crashing Cairo (thanks Wax!) on stage at one of the shows.

Before I get into the show notes, here's a couple of things I meant to mention but left out:

Mojo did a 3 hour radio show on and with Gary Numan, it was a radio stream, but if you search hard enough you can find an MP3 file of it (or you can email me).

I've been reading the Captain America Omnibus for the past couple of weeks and I have to say this may be the best comic storyline I've ever read. The pacing, the characters, plots and subplots are so well told that even though I know what lies ahead, reading it unfold, I never get the sense this was done as sensationalism (see One More Day).

Lost is finally back on and I can't say I'm immediately hooked, but, maybe a listen to the Ekobase podast will help.

800Beloved is playing the Magic Stick on Friday with A Place to Bury Strangers, if you missed them at the MPAD Showcase here's your chance to see their incredible live show. I'll probably cover this on next week's show.

On with the notes from the show:

music:

The Dead Bodies "Total Destruction"

Us vs. Her "In My Pocket"

Bob Mould "The Silence Between Us" for PMN

Wild Sweet Orange "Wrestle With God"

Chase Pagan "Walzting In the Sky"

The Great Fiction "Paleego"

Manna and Quail "Honestly"

Background music:

Jon Kennedy 110% Proof (mp3) Demons (mp3)Buy at eMusic

mentions:

Bob Mould's career

Ok_computer compilation from Mojo Magazine

The M&Q show that you need to attend if you're anywhere near the area!

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MPAD#129 "Wax On"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 3 Feb 2008 16:50:00 GMT

On this episode I interview Robert Wax from Crashing Cairo as he talks about his band's just finished, first CD, former bands he's played in and we yuk it up on pop culture. There's also music from Blood Red Sun, Repeater, the Satin Peaches and Magnet School. The episode is filled with with guitar-based rock songs, heart-felt lyrics, and one ornery dog. If you're in the Detroit area make sure you see Crashing Cairo with Ether Aura, The Satin Peaches and Us Vs. Her on Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 at the Magic Bag.

music -

Blood Red Sun - All At Once

Repeater - Half the Weight

Crashing Cairo - Hair

Crashing Cairo - See

The Satin Peaches - Screamin' Easy

Magnet School - XX

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MPAD#128 "See What I'm Playing"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:17:00 GMT

Here's my first try at putting a D-I-Y MPAD video episode. I took the video and pics my friends took and created mini-videos from each band. For a novice I think I did "okay." The video's do capture the fun and excitement that took place last week at "Synth Shoegaze Surprize." If you like, tell your friends about it, and let me know so I can think about doing another.

Videos - (music from band, video from performances at Pike Room Jan 20, 2008 taken by Celeste with ARC Pontiac)

Deastro "Michael, The Lone Archer of the North"

Otto Vector "Don't Interrupt"

Ether Aura "I Wasn't Her"

800Beloved "Colours"

mentions -

Music for Robots

Under the Radar Magazine

Indie Spinner Rack

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Today I Still Feel Pretty Sweet

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:41:00 GMT

I can't recall the song off the top of my head, but the Hold Steady have a line that goes "I still feel pretty sweet." And, even with a lack of sleep, sore shoulders from carry everything and a pounding headache, I still feel pretty sweet. If you missed it, last night was my MPAD Showcase: Synth, Shoegaze, Surprize! and while I have a long list of "lessons learned" I think the event went extremely well.
My first "lesson learned" was never pick the coldest day of the year to have a show! The temp was somewhere in the subzero area with wind gusting. So the 110 people (which is a pretty good crowd) we had in the Pike Room braved the elements to see the show.

Let's start with the artroom. J. Celestino, Shawn Amberger, Paul Sizer and Marvin Shaouni had work on display. This photo contains work by J. Celestino. Everyone really like the artwork, and a couple of the artists sold a few of their works making the evening especially good for them.

Get this guy offstage so we can here some music! I had this crazy idea to emcee the night, so before the bands took the stage I came on and introduced them, while giving away PodShow t-shirts and other swag. It was fun and I hope it added a bit to the evening.

Deastro was the first to play.He threw out a blistering set of frantically paced, energetic, synth-bliss, that those unfamilar with Deastro came away with smiles and an appreciation for spastic dancing.

Otto Vector played next and were nice enough to play a couple of songs, they don't usually perform "Ponderance of a Lonely Girl on a Porch" being one of them, Their sound was especially tight and Renee's vocals were spot on. For one of the early bands, they got quite a reaction from the crowd with some dancing and lots of cheering.
Ether Aura was third on the list, and this was a good time to relax a bit to the ethereal sweetness of Kate, the lead singer's voice. They have a video on their MySpace page from their performance you need to see!

Lastly, 800Beloved took the stage and got everyone to their feet with one of those "it will go down in history" performances. I've never heard a band play so loud and sound so clear at the same time. Their set was shimmering with guitar effects, wonderful vocals and bouncing basslines. Their cover of the Rolling Stones (by way of the Sundays) "Wild Horses" brought a hush then a loud sheer from the audience. Their set ended with the crowd joining them on stage dancing. A moment I regrettably missed. If anyone has pictures from this part of the show please contact me!

I think the best thing for me about the show was everybody seemed to have a very good time. There was a sense of friendliness and a nice shrugging off the "ultra cool to hip to relate" attitude I enounter at a lot of shows. The show took a lot out of me to put on, but, looking back on it, it was worth every moment. Thanks to the bands, artists and friends that participated. It was really you that made the show a night I'll treasure.
This week's podcast, MPAD#128, will have more music from each of the bands that played and more from the show.

MPAD#127 "Today Is the Day"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:34:00 GMT

Here's question for you - How do you know Mikel O.D. has spoken too long. Answer: The backgound music ends and he's still talking! So, in the middle of the show I talk about not being an arist, the MPAD Showcase and how music should be an experience. The music is more dancey and electronic this week.

music:

Underground Resistance - Kill My Radio Station (mp3)Buy at iTunes Music Store

David Starfire - Busta Can Dance

TH White - Blue and Cream

Emotiquon - Humanoid Must Not Escape (PME)

ShitDisco - OK (Paul Hatnoll remix)

mentions:

Emotiquon Podcast

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MPAD#126 "Ether Aura Daze"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:17:00 GMT

Just one week away from Synth Shoegaze Surprize! My MPAD Showcase. This episode features some great shoegaze and acoustic music. There is also some interview clips with Ether Aura and more discussion on best records released in 2007.

music:

British Sea Power - Down on the Ground (PMN)

Low Sea Roar - Runaway (PMN mix)

Ether Aura - I Speak Your Every Word

Ether Aura - Lonely Street

Amy Millan Skinny Boy (mp3)Buy at eMusic

Young Galaxy Come And See (mp3)Buy at eMusic

mentions:

Synth Shoegaze Surprize! buy advance tickets here!

CareHouse

Comic Writer/Artist Paul Sizer

For what it's worth: My top 5 records of 2007

Maritime "Heresy and the Infinite Choir"

LCD Soundsystem "Sound of Silver"

Arctic Moneys "Favorite Worst Nightmare"

Starts of Track and Field "Centuries Before Love and War"

Matthew Dear Asa Breed

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MPAD#125 "Otto Vector Sound Off"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 6 Jan 2008 16:42:00 GMT

There's only 2 weeks left to the MPAD Showcase! On this episode I have some fun talking with Otto Vector and playing some other great synth-oriented music. I also have a special segment at the end entitiled Industry Is Dead. This epsiode is brought to you by Myxer.com.

music:

Calvin Harris - Acceptable In the 80's

Otto Vector - The Ponderance of A Lonely Girl On A Porch

Otto Vector - Shiek

Cassettes Won't Listen - Cut My Hair Download the ep!

mashup -

CopyCat - Pretty Fade to Black from Simon Idol's top mashups of 2007!

other -

Indistry Is Dead - Industry Reunion memories

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MPAD#124 "Deastro Feels Electrical"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:43:00 GMT

Happy New Year! MPAD#124 is my New Years Episode featuring clips with Deastro, who is playing at the MPAD Showcase on Jan 20th and some electro, funk, indie music. Be sure to check out the pics that go along with this episode at www.mostpeoplearedjs.com.

music:

Shout Out Out Out "Dude You Feel Electrical"

Charlie Slick "Say Hello"

Champions of Breakfast "Whinter"

Deastro "The Dawntreader"

Los Fancy Free Temporary Secretary (mp3)Buy at eMusic

Prototokyo Limp (mp3)Buy at eMusic

Mike Ladd "Housewives At Play" (PME)

backgound music:

intro - NYD mix David Starfire

"Telstar" Deastro

endtro - "Round One" DJ Suicide (PME)

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MPAD#123 "Dearly 800Beloved..."

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:00:00 GMT

Happy Holidays! Brought to you by Myxer and Go Daddy, on this episode I feature some indie holiday tracks. I also have a sneak peek at one of the bands that will be playing at the MPAD Showcase, 800Beloved. There's talk about great free stuff on the intermet and more.

music:

Robbers on High Street - "Season's Greetings"

Electric Six - Down at McDonnels from PMN

800Beloved - the Skeleton Collection

Midnight Movies - Souvenoirs

MAPS - Stay Another Day from PMN

Dan Bryk-Cosy Evenings (mp3) Buy at eMusic

Dean Martin-Jingle Bells (Dan The Automator Remix) (mp3) - Buy at eMusic

mentions:

Stranded In Stereo

Live from Peppermint Palace from the Fader

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MPAD#122 "It's About Maritime!"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:42:00 GMT

It was a chilly, snowy night last week when I tracked out to to see Maritime at the Pike Room in Pontiac. I'll be honest and say the warm up bands, one who I never got the name of and the One AM Radio were not very exciting. However, when Maritime took the stage the played a blistering set of of songs, with many of the highlights from their latest album, "Heresy and the Hotel Choir." The guitar interplay between Davey and Dan was incredible, the songs live have a bit more of an edge that really got the crowd going. I interviewed Davey and Dan (Dider) from Maritime before the show, this episode features the interview, music from Maritime and more.

music:

Maritime:

Guns Of Navarone (mp3)

For Science Fiction (mp3) Buy at iTunes Music Store

Tearing up the Oxygen

The Promise Ring:

Stop Playing Guitar (from PME)

Best Looking Boys

Athlete:

Airport Disco

background music:

the Ex-Rental - theme to Brian's Disco

mentions:

Webvomit - a brilliant blog

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MPAD#121 "Synth, Shoegaze, Surprize"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 9 Dec 2007 18:40:00 GMT

On this episode I announce "Synth, Shoegaze, Surprise! A Most People Are DJs Showcase" which is a party I am putting on at the Pike Room in Pontiac on January 20th. There'll be bands, artwork on display, giveaways and more! Also part of the proceeds will be going to CARE House, a home for abused and neglected children. I also announce a new sponsor, Myxer, that offers free ringtones and you can upload your own.

music:

Prototokyo - Tina Meet Gina (mp3) Buy at eMusic

Champions of Breakfast - Enchanted Tomb (Rick Derringer)

Our Brother the Megazord - Glockenspiel

Stare Into the Sun - Patrols

The New Up - Arkansas

Girl Talk remixing Peter, Bjorn and John - Let's Call it Off

Kyle Andrews-Get Mad (mp3) Buy at Napster

Maritime-Be Unhappy (mp3) Buy at Napster

sponsors:

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mentions:

Synth, Shoegaze, Surprize! A MPAD Showcase

J. Celestino

non-redundant

Art Fag shows

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MPAD#120 "Girl Talk Talking"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 2 Dec 2007 17:09:00 GMT

Greg Gillis is the head behind the music experience known as Girl Talk. Girl Talk takes bit of hip hop, rap, funk, alternative, sappy 70's music and more to create a style that is a step beyond mix tapes, DJing and mashups. I caught up with GT after his recent tour and his show at the Eagle Theater in Pontiac, which was absolutely nuts! We talk about the formation of Girl Talk, the live show and how he creates a Girl Talk Track. Of all the interviews I've done lately I think this is my best one yet.

music (all by Girl Talk)-

You can buy Girl Tialk music on the Illegal Art website.

Knife (Grizzley Bear) on GT MySpace page

Hand Clap from Night Ripper

Minute by Minute from Night Ripper

Friday Night from Night Ripper

Can't Stop from Unstoppable

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MPAD#119 "Keep It Simple"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:03:00 GMT

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break. Relaxing with family and enjoying good food, there are few things better in life. With that in mind I decided it was appropriate to have a member of my family on MAPD. My brother-in-law, Dave, musician, businessman and family man sat down with me this epsiode to talk about his favorite concert memory and disaster stories when he was playing in a band. The music is new wave, synthpop at its best.

music:

Charlie Slick - "Keep It Simple" from Walter Carlos

Deastro - "The Shaded Forest" from The Young Planets

Otto Vector - "Dr. Wiley" from 5 Bits to Byte

Shitdisco - "O.K." from the PMN

Cobson - "Like A Bicycle Without Brakes"

The Ex-Rentals - "The Death of a Thousand Disinterested Chattering Fashionistas" from Unpopular Pop

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MPAD Video Promo for #120

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:02:00 GMT

Happy Day After Thanksgiving!
I've got an episode coming up this week, but I thought I would send out this promo for the Dec. 2nd MPAD episode because I'm really excited about it. I interview Greg Gillis, the man behind the super DJ, mixing, sound collage, mash artist Girl Talk. Enjoy the video, and comeback for the episode. If you want to play the audio for this promo on your podcast it is located here

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MPAD#118 "Bring Me the Head of Kevin Shields"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:37:00 GMT

On this weeks show I am promoting a contest that looks like a blast - see the details and link below! A little more variety on this show than usual with independent alternative and hip hop. At the end of the show I look into the interest of the My Bloody Valentine reunion.

music:

Kristeen Young - London Cry (mp3)

Kristeen Young - No Other God (mp3)

Buy at eMusic

Manna and Quail - It's Alright Now (thanks for the interview)

Photo of M&Q Kara Coraci of ARC Pontiac

Artifacts - Live Fast

NYpolean - Pimpafyin

P.S. I Love You- Where the F*! is Kevin Shields

sponsors:

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mentions -

My Bloody Valentine are back and touring!

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MPAD#117 "It's Business Time With tigercity and Mason Proper"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:23:00 GMT

I've been having a lot of fun with my show lately talking to bands and going to shows. I've stepped up the show and I'm playing more music than before. On this show I have a couple of short interviews with Mason Proper and tigercity and play 2 songs by each. They're MPAD indie rock blocks!

music:

Flight of the Conchords - "Business Time" buy the DVD!

tigercity - "You Are Sensation" and "Other Girls"

Mason Proper - "Mr. Charm" and "My My (Bad Fruit)" (that's me with MP in the pic)

Mobius Band - "The Loving Sounds of Static" and "Friends Like These"

Buy at iTunes Music Store

other:

Control

Morrissey live at Royal Oak Music Theater (thanks to Shawn for submitting)

video for Friends Like These

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TigerCity Rips it Up at The Pike Room

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:47:00 GMT

On this week's Most People Are DJs I'm going to feature songs and short interviews with Mason Proper and TigerCity. To give you a sneak preview, here's a video by TigerCity playing live at the Pike Room in Pontiac.

Everything You Wanted to Know About MPAD But Were Afraid to Ask!

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:47:00 GMT

One of my favorite podcasts is Bazooka Joe's small World Podcast where Joe sits down with bands, artists, and people just like you and me to talk about their and passion and drive in life. It's been on hiatus for the past couple of months with database/website issues. But, Joe has everything back together, small World Podcast is again ready for action, and I'm very pleased to be his guest. Joe shoots the hard-hitting questions at me and I fire back answers as if a gun were pointed at my head. Well, I'm exaggerating. We actually have a nice chat while I play a few songs I hold high on my list of great indie tracks. If you want to know more about the what and why of Most People Are DJs this is for you. And, keep listening to small World Podcast as Joe always keeps the show interesting.
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MPAD#116 "The Hold Steady Absolutely Thrilled Me"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 4 Nov 2007 22:46:00 GMT

Over the last couple of months I've seen a lot of shows and spoken with a lot of bands. This week I got a chance to see and speak with one of my favorite bands, the Hold Steady. It's always a tricky things interviewing a band on the night they play, there's noise, the bands could be distracted with playing that night (as they should) and it's a game of wait and see if the band has time to be interviewed. Luckily, Tad Kubler and Craig Finn from the Hold Steady were great guys to welcome me give me a few minutes of their time. On this episode I play the interviews along with some special music from the Hold Steady, a track from Art Brut who is also played that night. I also play the Mobius band and Mason Proper who play mater this week in Pontiac.

music -

The Hold Steady - "Chips Ahoy" "Teenage Liberation" "Chicago Seemed Tired Last Night" (Live) "Killer Parties" Live

Art Brut - "Pump Up the Volume"

Mason Proper - "100 Years"

The Mobius Band - "Hallie"

Buy at iTunes Music Store

mentions:

The Crofoot Ballroom

The Hold Steady on the KXEP podcast

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MPAD Video "The Hold Steady Hoodrat Friend edit"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sat, 3 Nov 2007 18:53:00 GMT

This edited video of "Your Little Hoodrat Friend" was taken from the Hold Steady's show at the Crofoot Ballroom on Oct. 29, 2007. This was just one of many memorable moments. Make sure to come back and listen to MPAD#116 where the Hold Steady is interviewed.

The Hold Steady Are Almost Too Good!

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 23:58:00 GMT

On Monday night the Hold Steady came to town and the show is still playing in my head. The show was held at the excellant new club in Pontiac, the Crofoot Ballroom.With a line-up that included the hipper-than-hip Art Brut and the loud rocking, Federale, I expected this show to be great, but, this show was insanely good. I'll talk about it on my upcoming podcast, but I had to tell anyone else that has a chance to see this show get your tickets. You won't see a better show this year. Art Brut's stage set included a movie screen that listed the band's set and had humorous comments to go along with their talky, sing-along songs. Eddie Argos, the lead singer (which is really stretching the term) explains his life through bitterly funny pop-punk songs. The Hold Steady played a set that was full of their boozey anthems of misguided youth, while the crowd sang along and held up their beer bottles at every mention of alcohol - which was a few times every song. Craig Finn looked absolutely giddy on stage as he sang his songs and recognized the appreciation and satisfaction from the audience hearing it. During the last song, which is always "Killer Parties," all hell broke loose as the audience began climbing up on stage, hugging the band, waving arms and singing along (see pic.) I think the bouncer considered putting a stop to it but there was just too many kids rushing at the stage to share a moment with the band that absolutely thrilled them. On my next show, I talk to Tad Kubler, the guitarist and Craig Finn, the singer of Hold Steady play a couple of their tracks and Art Brut.

MPAD#115 "MC Chris, The Hourly Radio and Friends"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:47:00 GMT

This week's MPAD is a mish mash of differerent bands/artists and friends I've talked with lately. First up, there's the rapid-fire, hilarious MC Chris who warmed up for Pinback, I also play them opn this episode. I interview, from Dallas, TX, the Hourly Radio, a great alternative rock band that warmed up for IAMX, and, yeah, I play them as well. I missed the Henry Rollins spoken word show, but my firend, Aaron for Weeklk Anime Review filled me in on what I missed. And, last but cetainly not least, Matt from Digital Detroit Radio and I chat about a couple of shows he's seen the past month.

music:

MC Chris - Fette's Vette, PW/OM buy his music

The Hourly Radio - Crime Does Pay, Gun In Hand

Rollins - I Know You (spoken)

Pinback - From Nothing to Nowhere from PME

Emmanuel - Mayonaise
More On This Album

IAMX - Spit It Out

others:

Weekly Anime Review

Digital Detroit Radio

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I've been getting out too much!

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:00:00 GMT

If I get out of the house for an evening of fun more than twice a month I consider myself lucky. This month I've been hanging out at night like I won the lottery! October started out with the Birthday Massacre show. Then, last week I saw a great show with MC Chris and Pinback. A couple of days ago I saw 30 Days of Night with Rob from Supernot. Last night, Matt from DDR and I saw IAMX and I interviewed the warmup band, the Hourly Radio.
To cap off the month on Oct. 29th I'm saving the best for last and seeing the Hold Steady with Art Brut at the Crofoot. The great thing is I get to share all this stuff with you! 30 Days of Night is reviewed on Supernot#29.The next episode of MPAD will have an interview with MC Chris (that him in the pic) and the Hourly Radio.

MPAD#114 "Getting Creepy and Sleepy with Dan Patterson"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:06:00 GMT

Welcome to MPAD#114, a conversation on politics and media with political pundit, fellow PodShow Producer and good friend, Dan Patterson from the Creepy Sleepy Show. In addition I play some controversial music from some of my favorite artists from the 90's.

music -

Mercury Rev - "Chasing A Bee" from Yerself Is Steam

Snog - "Corporate Slave" get in on eMusic

Consolidated - "Typical Male"

Paris - "Bush Killa" Buy at eMusic

Ministry - "Die In A Crash" from The Last SSucker from Podsafe Music Network

mentions -

the Creepy Sleepy Show

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MPAD#113 "The Birthday Massacre Episode"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:38:00 GMT

In the episode I have an interview with fun-loving, occasionally scary band, the Birthday Massacre who blend rock, electronica and goth in a sound that is all their own. They put on a great show at the Pike Room in Pontiac, MI on Oct. 3rd. as the last night of their US tour. I talk with Mike and Rainbow, then Chibi (that's her and I in the pic). Thanks to them for being polite and fun to talk with on a beautiful night (can you hear the birds chirping).

music:

The Birthday Massacre - "Red Skies" from Walking With Strangers

The Birthday Massacre - "Video Kid" from Violet

Gary Numan - "Crazier" (slide mix)

Ether Aura - "Chemistry"

the Cruxshadows - "Birthday" More On This Album

the Strike Boys w/IAMX - "Chemical Princess"

other mentions:

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MPAD Video "The Birthday Massacre Played"

mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:31:00 GMT

The Birthday Massacre perform live at Pike Room Oct 3, 2007. The song playing underneath is "Falling Down" from Walking With Strangers" the live audio was unusable. Make sure to come back for MPAD#113 and listen to the interview.

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I'm on this week's Solipsistic Nation

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:18:00 GMT

I've had Bazooka Joe recently on MPAD, and as all things that come around go around, this week I'm his special guest on his excellent electronic music podcast Solipsistic Nation. I'm playing synthpop and I play a slew of great songs -
   1. Blaine L. Reininger âTeenage Theatreâ
   2. Gary Numan âCarsâ
   3. Gary Numan âAirlaneâ
   4. Thomas Dolby âOne Of Our Submarinesâ
   5. i, Synthesist âRed Cloudsâ
   6. Space March âTime Will Make A Fool Out Of Meâ
   7. Alan Replica âSoul Corruptionâ
   8. Minisystem âMadingleyâ
   9. The Calculators âDead Is Deadâ
10. Any Day In June âClearâ
11. Charlie Slick âI Know You Love My Synthesizersâ
12. Idiots! âSpring Is Hereâ
13. Minisystem âWhat About Me?â
14. FrankMusik â3 Little Wordsâ
15. Otto Vector âTake It All Offâ
16. theSTART âWartime! (Itâs Time 2 Go Now)â

In addition to the great music I gush on all my synthpop favorite artists and give some history on how it has influenced my life. Check out the show and let Joe know if you enjoyed it.

North to South not Note to Self - You Idiot!

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:43:00 GMT

Soooo, at the end of my last episode MPAD#112 I comment how the beginning lyrics of Bloc Party's "Hellacopter" with "Note to Self" is a great way to start a song. Well, apparently, I'm giving Bloc Party too much credit, he actually sings "North to South" in the beginning. I was listening again and caught it, looked it up and what do you know, I'm an idiot! The good news is "Note to Self" is still available as a great song opening!

And, for something completely different, on my other podcast Supernot, my co-host Rob and I switch the format up and talk about all things "geek-chic". In other words, we cover DVD releases, the latest TV episodes and comics. Check it out if it sounds like something you'd like.

Hmmmm...iTunes Isn't updating

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 00:26:00 GMT

I noticed that iTunes hasn't been updating with my latest episode. I haven't figured out why, but I did submit my podshow RSS for iTunes as well. So, you may want to plug in this RSS for iTunes:
http://www.podshow.com/feeds/mostpeoplearedjs.xml

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