Here's a trailer for Prélude au sommeil (Prelude to Sleep), a new documentary about pioneering electronic musician Jean-Jacques Perrey. The film features appearances from Gershon Kingsley, Angelo Badalamenti, Michel Gondry, Air, and other contemporaries of Perrey and artists influenced by him. The film's director, Gilles Weinzaepflen, points us to a VOD site where you can view the full film in French or with English subtitles. Prélude au sommeil
Documentary about Jean-Jacques Perrey
Chiptune showcase tomorrow in San Francisco!
8bitsf—the San Francisco Bay Area's esteemed chiptune, lo-fi, and videogame music collective—have curated a stellar lineup of underground electronic music artists for a showcase tomorrow (Friday, October 7). The concert, called BIT.WAV Disc 2, takes place at at the Syzygy SF DIY art space from 6pm-10pm. Performers include Janus Rose, Kudeki, Nobel Yoo, sublunis, LuxBuster,… READ THE REST
Here's Coolio rapping about Dexter's Laboratory in an animated music video
In 2002, Cartoon Network released Dexter's Laboratory: The Hip-Hop Experiment, a CD compilation of songs by well-known rappers and hip hop artists paying homage to the animated series. Along with De La Soul, Prince Paul, will.i.am, and Phife Dawg, the album featured the late Coolio performing "Dexter (What's His Name?)." Check out the promotional music… READ THE REST
"I Like Music That Sounds Like Shit" t-shirt!
Dollar Country is one of my favorite radio shows. The host, intrepid record collector Frank "The Drifter" Fantini, specializes in killer country music 45s that he picks up at dollar bins, flea markets, yard sales, and other remote locations around the country. I think many people in the world don't appreciate real country music because… READ THE REST
Babbel is a fast track to language fluency. And right now, it's over half off.
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Don't wait until Prime Day to get this Apple Watch-compatible keychain charger
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. We know that technology can get overwhelming and is mostly very helpful, but none of your electronics can be good to you dead. Your phone is super useful daily, but it's your… READ THE REST
Start holiday shopping for Dad before Prime Day with this deal on a $20 Pocket ChainSaw
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