Heya Everyone,
It's a longer one than most weeks 'cause I've been crazy busy so this, in
fact, represents TWO WEEKS of the show. Sorry for the extra wordage...I
figure it's easier for you than if I sent two separate e-notes. As always,
take care.
-db-
"Mental Chatter" with Denise Benson
Mondays * 11am - 2pm
CKLN 88.1 FM, Toronto, Ontario Canada
broadcasting online at http://ckln.sac.ryerson.ca
archived playlists at: http://ckln.sac.ryerson.ca/html/chart/MentalList.html
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Playlist for MONDAY MAY 8 . 2000 ** = Canadian artist
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There were two 'PICKS OF THE WEEK' today. Montréal/UK based Interchill
Records is no stranger to releasing top-notch compilations, and in teaming
up with Japanese producer Makyo and his Dakini Records, Interchill has
brought Canada the stellar global ambient groover, SKY DANCING: NADA MASALA
VOL. 1. Featuring artists from Japan, Canada, the U.S. and parts of Europe,
Sky Dancing is a broad-ranging delight.
Toronto's NICK HOLDER is a very familiar name on Mental Chatter; with a
constant flow of releases on his own D.N.H. and on labels such as NRK and
K7, Nick is prolific beyond belief. In the past year, his house productions
have grown deeper, funkier, and increasingly mature. With his
soon-to-be-released and absolutely excellent "Black Action Committee 3" EP,
Nick is set to cause a not-so-quiet storm. All three songs are killer, but
his collaboration with Toronto spoken word artist (and CKLN programmer)
Jemini is especially making people stop, listen and dance. With its kickin'
beats and spot-on commentary relating to the murder of Amadou Diallo and
the subsequent acquittal of his murderers (NYC's boys in blue), the track
is not to be missed.
ARTIST TITLE ALBUM LABEL
Drift** ~ Arc En Ciel (remix) ~ Sky Dancing comp ~ Interchill
Bebel Gilberto ~ Sem Contencao (Arling & Cameron mix) ~ Traveller '00~Six
Degrees
Natural Calamity ~ And That's Saying A Lot ~ 12 "~ Nuphonic
Maxelle** ~ Clearing ~ Maxelle ep ~ Womb
Presence ~ Far Far Away From My Heart ~ All Systems Gone ~ Pagan/Universal
Museum of Plate ~ Sheep's Symphony #5 (Child's View mix) ~ 12" EP ~ Crue-L
Faze Action ~ Moving Cities (Cinematic Orchestra version) ~ 12" ~ Nuphonic
Two Banks of Four ~ Afro Blu ~ City Watching ~ Sirkus
Joakim Lone Octet ~ Next Evidence (Sphinx remix) ~ Tiger Sushi remixed ~
Future Talk
Mustang ~ Transitions ~ 12" ~ Visions ~ 12:21
Seiji ~ Into the Now ~ 12" ~ 2000 Black
Amon Tobin ~ Precursor ~ Supermodified ~ Ninja Tune
Brioche Kraatzel ~ Hi/Bye/Why? ~ Assorted Pieces 10" ~ Suction
Phako ~ Reform ~ Nummer Een comp ~ Phonics
Mitchell Akiyama** ~ wit/h/old ~ Intr_Verse ~ indie
Pantytec ~ Muffler ~ 12" ~ Perlon
Markus Nikolai ~ Bushes ~ 12" ~ Perlon
Kinder Atom** ~ Ladies (Directions soft mix) ~ 12" ~ Nice & Smooth
Hydraulic** ~ Guidance 66 remix ~ Sky Dancing comp. ~ Interchill
RSL featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo ~ Elungelo ~ Traveller '00 ~ Six Degrees
Common ~ A Song for Assata ~ Like Water for Chocolate ~ Universal
Nick Holder w/ Jemini** ~ America Eats Its Young ~ 12" ~ D.N.H. (advance)
Glenn Underground ~ City People ~ 12" ~ Guidance
Nick Holder** ~ Black Jazz 3 ~ 12" ~ D.N.H. (advance)
Man Machine** ~ Point the Way ~ 12" ~ Jinxx
JT Donaldson & Chris Nakuza ~ Leading the Quiet Life ~ 12" Quiet Life EP ~
Nordic Trax
JT Donaldson & Chris Nakuza ~ The Very Last Time ~ 12" Quiet Life EP ~
Nordic Trax
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Playlist for MONDAY MAY 15 . 2000 ** = Canadian artist
Earlier playlists and RealAudio link can be found at: http://ckln.sac.ryerson.ca
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'twas a busy busy show, with loads of giveaways and lots of brand new
releases. All three members of infamous and much adored British band SAINT
ETIENNE dropped by the studio to talk about their upcoming album, "Sound of
Water." I spoke with Sarah, Bob and Pete about their love of collecting
soul records and DJ'ing (Bob and Pete); things learnt as a solo artist
(Sarah); and how the three have remained a happy family in over a decade of
recording together - no small feat! They were nice as nice can be, and the
boys stuck around to drop a few of their favourite 7" soul singles.
ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Bum Cello's super-fantastic self-titled release on Comet
Records (also home to Tony Allen). Mr. Cello is an accomplished drummer,
bassist, and yes, cellist who's played with Cesaria Evora, Cheb Mami,
Aswad, Nana Vasconcelos and many others. He's also a wee bit of a graff
artist apparently. His collection of ten instrumentals is a wild and
wonderful blend of electronics, acoustics, avant-jazz and....passion. In
short, it kicks. Unfortunately, I don't have song titles on my promo copy,
or I'd share them with you. :-)
ARTIST TITLE ALBUM LABEL
Sex Mob ~ For What It's Worth ~ Solid Sender ~ Knitting Factory
Bum Cello ~ tracks 1 & 10~Bum Cello (advance promo) ~ Comet
Amy Denio ~ (When George Bush Was....) CIA ~ Greatest Hits ~ Unit Circle
DJ Food ~ The Crow ~ Kaleidoscope ~ Ninja Tune
Jeff Sharel ~ Tribute Final (original) ~ Tribute Final 12" ~ Stratra
Maxelle** ~ The French Connection ~ Maxelle ep ~ Womb
Seiji ~ Silver Blossom ~ 12" ~ 2000 Black
Aim ~ Sail ~ Cold Water Music ~ Grand Central
I:Cube ~ Adore ~ Lead w/ the Bass Club 2 comp. ~ Stereo Deluxe
LAL** ~ Corners ~ Blue Night Network comp. ~ Public Transit
Lead With the Bass ~ Hallway ~ Lead w/ the Bass Club 2 comp. ~ Stereo Deluxe
Manitoba** ~ Anna & Nina ~ promo CD-R ~ indie
Saint Etienne ~ Heart Failed (In the Back of a Taxi) ~ Sound of Water
(advance) ~ Mantra
interview w/ Saint Etienne (Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs & Sarah Cracknell)
Saint Etienne ~ Don't Back Down ~ Sound of Water (advance) ~ Mantra/Beggars
Banquet
interview continued
Saint Etienne ~ Boy is Crying~Sound of Water (advance) ~ Mantra/Beggars Banquet
Peaches & Herb ~ Satisfy My Hunger ~ 7" ~ Date Records
Shuggie Otis ~ Aht Uh Mi Head ~ 7" ~ Epic
Enchantment ~ Call On Me ~ 7" ~ Polydor
Augustus Pablo ~ Viva Tirado & Islington Rock ~ Authentic Golden Melodies
Twilight Circus Dub Sound System** ~ Wareika ~ Dub Voyage (advance) ~ M
Resinators** ~ Sad Dub ~ Maximum Dub ~ indie
Rama Sutra** ~ Marder ~ The East Infection ~ Select
Bum Cello ~ track 2 ~ Bum Cello (advance promo) ~ Comet
Joe Claussell ~ Je Ka Jo ~ 12" ~ Ibadan
Nick Holder w/ Jemini** ~ America Eats Its Young ~ 12" ~ D.N.H. (advance)
Musica del Sol* ~ El Futuro ~ 12 ~ Metropolis
René Disco ~ Girl Talk ~ 12" ~ Haute Couture
-denise benson-
'Mental Chatter' * Mondays 11am-2pm, CKLN 88.1FM (Toronto)
(check us via RealAudio: http://ckln.sac.ryerson.ca)
'Glide' * Wednesdays @ Gypsy Co-op, 817 Queen St. W.
'Soleil' * Fridays alongside dj Sassa'le @ Fez batik, 129 Peter St.
Writer * Exclaim Mag. & Eye Weekly ('Extended Play') + more
Music Editor * The People Have Spoken (TPHS) magazine
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