Most People Are DJs

This year's NME was held in Las Vegas which came with both good and bad things. The good things were there was tons to do, people to watch and maybe a chance to win some money. The bad was too many distractions, hard to focus on NME and easy to lose money. I was lucky to have share a room with two great Podcasters, Charles from Insomnia Radio SoCal and Steve from Geek Cred (check their shows out!) With those two, I always had a fun time and met lots of people they knew. On this episode, Charles and I did some poolside recording of our perceptions on the show. There's also some great music Charles' recommended and a couple of other surprises. A slide show of my pics will be up in a couple days so check back! music - Career Club - Down In Arms Dinky Loop - Dance Your Way Out (of Trouble) Mighty Six Ninety - Mistakes Like These The Spires - In the Autumn Time Faded Paper Figures - North By North The Carps - Veronica Belmont Jonathan Coulton - Baby Got Back mentions: (sorry of I forget anyone!) Brian Ibbott Coverville Dan Klass Ariel Cyber PR Seth Harwood Veronica Belmont Ron Fron iFanboy! Felica Day Watch the Guild! sponsors:oin the Mevio Superpanel for your chance to win prizes. Go to Go Daddy! use the code DJ3 for a webiste domain for only $6.95 a year! Get the 35 tracks for free introductory offer from emusic! Click here to Download the Show!

Maybe you've seen the video for the Hyper Crush/Millionaires interview. Well here is the audio which includes the full interviews, songs, backstage laughs and more. Music/Interview Hyper Crush Candy Store Infinite Youth Boom Box Get The Arcade here! Millionaires I Move It Newwww Alcohol I Love Money mentions: New Media Expo - I'll be there! sponsors: Join the Mevio Superpanel for your chance to win prizes. Go to Go Daddy! use the code DJ3 for a webiste domain for only $6.95 a year! Get the 35 tracks for free introductory offer from emusic! Click here to Download the Show!

I love electro! Electro of all types. Hyper Crush and Millionaires are electro music to party and dance to. What they may lack in depth they make up for in fun. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode: a video episode and an audio episode. Part 1 is the video which has just small portions of the interview that will be part of the audio episode, plus a couple other surprises. The video gives a good view of 2 young, enthusiastic, awesome bands on tour. Part 2: the audio episode will be available Tuesday (8/12/08) night! Click here to Download the Video!

On this episode I actually folllow through with something I promise from the previous MPAD episode! It's a video taken from Phonotropic's Wicked Awesome Barbequed Musical Safari...Yesss! Fun was had, drink turned into drunk and music carried the night away. Thanks to the wonderful camera work by Tim Doyle of Stafforrd Media Group you get a front seat to fabulously frenzied experience. music: Millions of Brazilans - Vermont other bands at the fest: Manna and Quail Silent Violet Alan James and the Cold Wave The Codgers Prussia sponsors: Join the Mevio Superpanel for your chance to win prizes. Go to Go Daddy! use the code DJ3 for a webiste domain for only $6.95 a year! Get the 35 tracks for free introductory offer from emusic! Click here to Download the Video!

Last night I got to check out the Art Fag DJ collective at Vernor's Room which was cool, but that isn't the point. I was told by friends that I should see the Hard Lessons, but all I heard was comparisons to the White Stripes who I am just not much of a fan for. But, I made my way over to see the Hard Lessons and they were BRILLIANT! Completely at the top of their game, rocking out like a national headliner and having friends from other bands join them on stage. They made me a believer and you'll hear them on MPAD real soon. As for this week's episode, I split up the talk from the music. I have a 15 minute mix at the beginning that includes a demo from one of my favorite local bands, the Nice Device, then, the mix gets funky and trippy (where's that sample from?) leading to something from Girl Talk's latest (which you can download online). The talk covers the latest albums I've listened to, a new technology toy and some crazy song that's been driving me crazy! Enjoy. music - The Clean Tee Pee's Click here to Download the Show!

I think this is my first author interview episode. John Sellers is the author of Perfect From Now On: How Indie Music Saved My Life and has also contributed articles to Spin, GQ, The New York Times and more. He's an obsessive music fan that I could spend countless hours at a bar arguing over which Smiths song is best or which bands should really reunite. Our conversation is an hour and includes 2 tracks and underscored by some of the best music from the 80's, 90's and even a few from today. music: Guided By Voices Over the Neptune/Mesh Gear Fox from Propeller Jeremy Warmsley Temptation mentions: Jonathan Coultan Angry John Sellers Too many bands to document sponsors:Sign up for Mevio's Superpanel and the chance to win great prizes! See my special code to save money with GoDaddy! Get 35free tracks with a eMusic subscription! Click here to Download the Show!

Message line 206-279-4725 website - www.mostpeoplearedjs.com So about three years ago I put out my first MPAD episode. I looked at the show as my way of spreading what I deem as good, under appreciated music and other artistic endeavors to an audience larger than the few friends I have been talking and playing this stuff to for years. Doing anything for 3 years on a consistent basis is significant. It's even more significant when you can point to results and events that make the work worthwhile. I can point to friends that I've made, the listeners that I have and events that have made the last 3 years special enough to keep doing this crazy new media show. This week's episode is a typical show with a few new bands I've come across with great songs and some banter about the event I DJ'd (well, sort of) over the weekend. music: The Errors - Dance Music Why - The Hollows Belle Luna - Blissful Escape from Abstrated Visions The LK - Never Mind Your Idols from Eardrums Summers Here compiliation download it here! The Hold Steady - Sequestered in Memphis from Stay Positive mentions: Auralgasms sponsors: Sign up for Mevio's Superpanel and the chance to win great prizes! See my special code to save money with GoDaddy! Get 35free tracks with a eMusic subscription! Click here to Download the Show!

I hope everyone is having a great 4th of July weekend! As I sit here with a sunburn on my face of all places, I'm trying to hide from the sun. In celebration of Indendence Day, I am interviewing an independent artist that pushes the limits of life and music, Dan Diamond. His songs such as Titty Dancer and Bad Habits uncover the seedy lifestyle we normally watch and cheer on from the bleacher seats. Always enjoying the view but never sure if we'd want trade places. Dan Diamond clips from She's A Dancer Bad Habits Club Therapy (w/Peace Division) and Just Like Everybody All available on emusic and beatport Nicole 11 11 video for I Wanna Go Down at her website! Daniel Zott - Soulja Boy See my special code to save money with GoDaddy! Get 35free tracks with a eMusic subscription! Click here to Download the Video! Click here to Download the Show!

Here's a behind the scenes video of MPAD#151, an interview with Dan Diamond. Click here to Download the Video!

To download the video promo to MPAD#150 that includes the video to: Champion of Love save this file: MPAD#150 Promo

SIt's my 150th episode! This episode starts with a special 5minute mix I put together called Sympathy for the DJ , see if you can guess the song and artist as it plays. I also talk about the upcoming Phonotropic's Wicked Awesome Barbequed Musical Safari...Yes! which is an amazing event on July 11th that I am actually DJing (though that will be a generous defitnition). Enjoy the music, mostly on the indie pop, jangle rock side of things, be sure to email me with you comments or call my new message line at:206-279-4725. music: MPAD mix Sympathy for the DJ The Silent Years Ropes Prussia Supreme Being see them at the ...Wicked Awesome BBQ... Passenger Night Vision Binoculars (mp3)More On This Album The Lodger Kicking Sand (mp3)A Year Since Last Summer (mp3)Buy at eMusic Star Exploding Order Liars in Love See my special code to save money with GoDaddy! Get 35free tracks with a eMusic subscription! Click here to Download the Show!

Let's start off summer right with a CONTEST! Email me your favorite summertime song and why and I'll put your in a drawing to win 2 brilliant CDs that will make your summer listening a blast: Scion CD Sampler v. 20 LA Riots Scion 2CD Sampler v. 21 IHEARTCOMIX! This contest is in no way sponsored by Toyota or Scion, I am just a nice guy that likes giving away great music. There are 8 tracks on this weeks episode, maybe one of these will be this year's Summertime Rolls . music: Eat Sugar - Sixteen Friendly Foes - Rush the Land Deastro - The Green Harbor (get his album on emusic only) Santogold L.E.S Artistes (mp3)More On This Album Totally Michael - Winona (Miami Horror remix) Snowden - Black Eyes (LeCastle Vania Remix) Dandy Warhols - Now You Love Me (from PME) Wire - On of Us mentions: The Google is Making Me Stupid DJ Frankie Banks sponsors: eMusic sign up for a free 35 track subscription offer! GoDaddy! Use Code DJ3 to secure a web domian for 1 year for only $6.95! Click here to Download the Show! mostpeoplearedjs website:www.mostpeoplearedjs.com mostpeoplearedjs email: mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com

I didn't say it on the episode so let me put it here: Happy Father's Day! Rather than play music and do the usual MPAD episode, on this episode I talk with Lee Bushman, the Marketing Director at Iron Core Entertainment (ICE), a film company that is currently working on the Sci-Fi webvideo series Terra . Terra is an ambitious, science fiction show that takes place in the not too distant future. I'd tell you more but I'd rather you listen to the episode and hear it from Lee. ICE are looking for extras and people that like to have a good time, if you're interested check this event out. If you create music ICE are also looking for music to contribute to their show. Underneath the interview the music playing is provided by Mighty Whitey and Aleph-1, a prog-syth band from Ann Arbor. music - Mighty Whitey Too Much The Big Idea Noyz Dance of the Dims Aleph-1 Judo Plan 9 Sandman DB Robert Babicz Humble (Systematic) To see a mini-episode of Terra go here! sponsors : eMusic sign up for a free 35 track subscription offer! GoDaddy! Use Code DJ3 to secure a web domian for 1 year for only $6.95! Click here to Download the Show!

Movement 2008 is also known as the Annual Detroit Tech Techfest. A weekend of cutting edge electronic music, DJing and fun. I went to the show on Sunday, May 25 and had an amazing time. I had my flip video recorder with me and took some video. This episode has some of the better footage. It was a crazy day that was packed with people, there was dancing, great music, and friendly faces. You could say I was moved by movement! See you there in 2009. music: Jared Wilson Acid DJ Kill Memory Crash EBM band Ectomorph Electro duo Girl Talk Insane DJ/laptop artist sponsors: Join the Mevio Superpanel for your chance to win prizes. Go to Go Daddy! use the code DJ3 for a webiste domain for only $6.95 a year! Get the 35 tracks for free introductory offer from emusic! Click here to Download the Video!

Welcome to June, despite the cost of gas, I think this is going to be a great summer, lots of good shows, a couple festivals and sun. Thanks to the podcast I'm getting involved with things I've always wanted to do - like DJ a show and be part of the process of making a record. There's even more than that, but I don't want to speak too soon, so you'll learn more about that on upcoming MPAD episodes. On this episode, the music is a lighter than last week, with a bit of power pop thrown in. The comic supplied for this page is from Dave LaPlante's Joe Pop, check it out. music: Mt. Wilson Repeater Pencils / Pens (mp3) More On This Album Computer Perfection - Silence Check out Compueter Perfection at Phonotropic's Wicked Awesome BBQ! on July 11th! Joe Pop - The Ballad of Joe Pop (from PME) Cranky - David Bowie Cries for No One on emusic Deadsy - Teenage Wildlife The Last Town Chorus - Modern Love Dropout Year Biggest Fan (mp3) More On This Album mentions: Uncut issue June 2008 Sponsors:eMusic sign up for a free 35 track subscription offer! GoDaddy! Use Code DJ3 to secure a web domian for 1 year for only $6.95! Click here to Download the Show!

It's memorial day weekend and it's beautiful here in Michigan. Today, I will be checking out Movement 2008 which should be incredible. Speaking of incredible, the set of music I ply on this episode is one of my best. If you want a preview of the music and the topics for the show just check out the video. And, yes, I am the unspoken of 5th member of the Fantastic Four. music: Pluxus Bootstrap NIN Head Down from the Slip Go Periscope No Chaser The Boxing Lesson Dance With Meow from Wild Streaks and Windy Days Black Kids - Hurricane Jane mc chris nrrrd grrrl (mp3) More On This Album The Carps All The Damn Kids (mp3) Buy at eMusic Ladytron Black Cat from Velocifero mentions: Perfect From Now On - John Sellers The Submarines Electric Six my review of NIN's The Slip sponsors: eMusic sign up for a free 35 track subscription offer! GoDaddy! Use Code DJ3 to secure a web domian for 1 year for only $6.95! Join the Mevio SuperPanel Click here to Download the Video Promo! Click here to Download the Show!

This weekend in Detroit is Motor City Comic Con and I've been getting back into the world of comics, largely through great indie efforts like American Born Chinese. Part of the purpose of Most People Are DJs, besides playing great indie music, is to showcase people that are using their talent to produce (mostly)independent works of art, whether it's music. films, novels or comics that I think deserve more exposure. On this episode, I have an interview with Fred Chao, the writer and artist for Johnny Hiro - Half Asian All Hero , a great comic that combines slice of life commentary with Japanese history and non-stop action. There are 3 issues out and Fred's working on more. For a preview of Johnny Hiro go here! Music: Asamov (the Alias Brothers) Standing Room Exit Clov This Must Be the Place Sponsors: eMusic sign up for a free 35 track subscription offer! GoDaddy! Use Code DJ3 to secure a web domian for 1 year for only $6.95! Click here to Download the Show!

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 girls that combine to make some beatuifuly textured rock music that harken 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 on 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 avaialble for free and is an awesome listen. music: Bell Hollow Copper Crayon PlayRadioPlay Madi Don't Leave NIN Echoplex sponsors: GoDaddy - Get a webdomain for only $6.95 a year when you use code DJ3 eMusic - Get 35 free tracks when you try their music subscription service Click here to the Bell Hollow Live Video Click here to Download the Show!

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 - Get a web domain from Go Daddy for $6.95 a year when you use the code DJ3 Get a free 35 track trial subscription at emusic Click here to Download the Video!

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: eMusic sign up here Go Daddy use code DJ3 for a special savings on a web domain Click here to Download the Show!

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 Albummentions - Young Liars by David Lapham see the trailer! Indie Spinner Rack music episode Hollywood Podcast - listen to ep. 26! sponsors - eMusic sign up for a 35free tracks trial offer! Go Daddy! Get a website domain for $6.95 a year while the deal lasts - use code DJ3! Click here to Download the Show!

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 sponsors: eMusic - get a trial subscription for 35 free tracks! Cut Copy In Ghost Colors on eMusic Go Daddy - Get a website domain for only $6.95 a year when you use code DJ3 Click here to Download the Show!

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 - GoDaddy - Get a Website Domain for only $6.95 when you use code DJ3 eMusic - Subscribe now and receive 35 free tracks - they have The Rolling Stones '64 - '70! Click here to Download the Show!

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!!!!! Sponsors: emusic - check out their tremendous trial offer! Go Daddy - Get a website domain for $6.96 when you use code DJ3 Click here to Download the Show!

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 ChipDon and Sherri (mp3)More On This Album 800 Beloved - Go Gutter Twins - Idle Hands Cut Copy - So Haunted mentions: Solipsistic Nation xlr8r Go Daddy - Get a web domain for $6.95 a year when you use the code DJ3 Click here to Download the Show!

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 Get a website domain from Go Daddy for only $6.95 a year when you use the code DJ3. Click here to Download the Show!

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 Get a website from Go Daddy for only $6.95 a year when you use the code DJ3 Click here to Download the Show!

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 Use the code DJ3 to get a website Domain for only $6.96 a year from Go Daddy! Click here to Download the Video!

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! Sponsor: Get a website domain from Go Daddy for only $6.95 a year when you use the code DJ3 Click here to Download the Show!