Entries from February 2008

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Och was ik maar Johnny Hoes

Hij was maar een neger, written by Johnny Hoes. 
What’s he doing at this blog? Well: Johnny Hoes was a true independent artist. He composed more than 3000 songs (he did the Ajax song and the Feyenoord song), wrote X-rated music and Christian music. But most of all: he discovered and promoted lots of new acts. [...]

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

When LSD was mainstream

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

R.I.P. Buddy Miles

 
One of the worlds greatest drummers ever, Buddy Miles, passed away february 26th, in his house in Austin, Texas. Miles collaborated with many great ones. He started his career age 11,, playing in bands like the Delfonics and playing with Wilson Picket. One of the highlights in his career was performing drum duties on Jimi [...]

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Britney Spears is the new Marcel Duchamp

Work by Italian visual artist Laurina Paperina.

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

ZXZW on festivalinfo

They wrote a new item.

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Optimus Prime noise fest in Brabants Dagblad

It’s this Sunday. It’s in Brabants Dagblad.

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Een neger in het dorp!

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

ZXZW artists on new label

abNORmaal is a breakcore-evening organized in the Nieuwe Nor in Heerlen. After a few editions, it’s now time for the organisation to start their very own label, abNORmaal records. Ex.Zero, seen on ZXZW 2007 is the initiator of the label and the first release will be a collector released on 12″ with a circulation of [...]

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Joe Gibbs rip

JOHNNY CLARKE – “Take Heed” Produced by Joe Gibbs and Errol
He is less known then Lee Perry or King Tubby but Joe Gibbs was a legendary dub and reggae producer. He died of a hear attack. Together with his rhythm combo Sly and Robbie he created some legendary tunes, including uptown ranking. The Guardian [...]

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

wij zijn Rita jeugd, sieg heil!

The hardcore punk band Gewapend Beton is one of the best young acts from the Netherlands. Check Rita jeugd their cover version of Reagan Youth by Reagan Youth.
It’s all about Ritalin!