UncategorizedOctober 1, 2008 at 9:00 am

DJ Spooky on free culture, the art world and “the way we live now”

DJ Spooky

DJ Spooky

From his laptop in Stockholm, Sweden, writer/composer/multimedia artist DJ Spooky (real name: Paul Miller) took some time to answer our questions about his performance at the ICA tonight. After the jump, he delves into his newly published book Sound Unbound while exploring the idea of the “collage” in the context of new media, the evolution of the DJ, and his role at the forefront of today’s contemporary art world.

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UncategorizedSeptember 25, 2008 at 11:00 am

From Willie Nelson to Weezer: The Week in Music

Once again, the super-cool Street music editors have written in to tell us what’s worth hearing this week.

Friday, 9/26, Cut Copy with The Presets
The Trocadero
All Ages

For those of you who didn’t even exist in the eighties (’12, we’re talking to you…), here’s your chance for a taste of it. Head down to Chinatown for a night of Australian electronic power pop goodness that will have you humming “Xanadu” before you know it.

Friday, 9/26, Willie Nelson
The Tower Theater
All Ages
Don’t miss everyone’s favorite head band wearing folk/country star playing this Friday in Upper Darby’s The Tower on S. 69th. Braid your hair, roll yourself a joint, and get back on the road again. $50-120. Read the rest of this entry »