Rob Sonic Road Rage Remix: The Return of Dr. Octagon
Artist: The Return of Dr. OctagonAlbum: The Return of Dr. Octagon
Label: OCD International
Street Date: June 27th, 2006
A Gorilla Driving A Pick-Up Truck (Rob Sonic Road Rage Remix) - [DOWNLOAD NOW]
The Setting:
3 AM. A wet, but warm late night, or should we say early morn, in the Bronx. Def Jukie Rob Sonic finds himself, as he has many times, at his favorite joint, The Telicatessen. His head in his hands, elbows on the table, over a cup of the blackest cup of Joe this side of 110th Street, he recounts the events to the evening.
Earlier That Night: A blowout party downtown was taking place in the honor of slain sucker MCs. Rob place at the bar was firmly in place when a hand drops on his left shoulder. As he turns to find no one there he returns face forward to a small box on the bar. “What the ? ”
The box reads “for your eyes only.” He expects it’s a joke played on him and decides to pause on the opening.
Back at The Telicatessen: A strange headache has descended on Rob by this point and the short stack with sausage hasn?t helped the cause. A solid stroke of the cloth napkin to clean his lips and leaves his staring back at the mysterious box. ?Screw it ?? he mumbles to himself as he grabs the knife beside him, gives the box a shake and digs in. The contents reveal two things; a CD burn labeled ?Dr Octagon? with a sharpie and a note from OCD saying:
“This is what I wanted you to hear.”
“What ever.” He says to himself as he drops two Lincolns on the table face down and nods to the cute waitress behind the counter.
As Rob looks up and head to the door he swears he see from the corner of his eye two beady eyes glowing green through the window. But it’s late and he plays it off to exhaustion.
On the way to the car an eerie feeling of being followed consumes him. Nothing but shadows behind him yet still the feeling persists. His pace quickens. Movement to his right. Shuffles heard to the left. A strange musty smell floats in the air. He darts to the car and locks the door with a feeling of momentary safety.
The disc still in hand, he slips it in the player and kicks on the ignition. The track begins, the gas peddle descends and he pulls off. Soon after Rob feels a sharp shock as his car is bumped from behind. Looking in the rearview mirrors, he sees a green pick up truck, just inches behind him. A large, dark, muscle-bound figure is behind the wheels. The pickup drops back and smashes them again. This time, a tail light is broken off. Rob expels expletives “What the F#@k!”
Rob accelerates, pushing 70 mph, trying to escape this madman insisting on a dangerous high-speed chase. The truck changes left, then right, then back again trying to overtake Rob’s vehicle. He glances at the gas tank gauge on his dashboard - It’s getting close to empty. Rob is surprised; he distinctly remembers filling up just earlier that day. Rob searches for a truck stop but there doesn?t seem to be any in sight. Bam! The truck hits him again.
He turns back, “What the ?!? Is that a gorilla??”
The Return Of Dr Octagon hits stores June 27th? http://www.thereturnofdroctagon.com
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THE DECIPHER REMIX SERIES:
Episode 1:
Mike Relm’s “Octagynaemix”
Episode 2:
“Al Green", The Gray Kid’s Al Greazy Mix
Episode 3:
“Ants", Her Space Holiday’s The Money Fight Fire Remix
The Gray Kid Featured in URB Magazine + Hot Show in L.A. on Tuesday, 30th
Yore, lore & whores… May 30th, 10pm
The Gray Kid w/ Gil Mantera’s Party Dream
@ Club Spaceland, 1717 Silverlake Boulevard, Los Angeles
Mr. Lif Tour Dates + Fresh Remix
Cassettes Won’t Listen’s remix for Mr. Lif’s “Brothaz”, from the upcoming “Mo Mega” full-length, will be available this Friday on the DJX Pharmacy. Hard at work in the studio, Cassettes Won’t Listen has stepped away from work on his upcoming album to lend a hand remixing artists such as Morcheeba and Dr. Octagon. Let us be the first to tell you this new Lif remix is BANGIN!
In case you missed it last week, DJ Wiz - Mo Mega Mix is still up for free download. Mr. Lif’s Mo’ Mega drops June 13th, preorder a copy today and receive an autographed copy!
Start saving up to save your soul - Mr. Lif hits the road hard this summer, with fellow Jukie, Cage:
6/16/06 Baltimore, BC Sonar
6/17/06 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
6/18/06 Philadelphia, PA Theatre Of Living Arts
6/20/06 Toronto, ON Reverb
6/21/06 Columbus, OH Little Brother’s
6/22/06 Cleveland Hts, OH Grog Shop
6/23/06 Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig
6/24/06 Chicago, IL Abbey Pub
6/25/06 Buffalo, NY Buffalo Icon
6/27/06 Cambridge, MA Middle East
6/28/06 Burlington, VT Higher Ground
6/29/06 Northampton, MA Pearl Street
7/10/06 Minneapolis, MN 7th St. Entry
7/14/06 Victoria , BC Sugar Nightclub
7/15/06 Vancouver, BC Richards on Richards
7/16/06 Seattle, WA Chop Suey
7/17/06 Bellingham, WA Nightlight Lounge
7/18/06 Portland, OR Berbati’s Pan
7/19/06 Eugene, OR Wow Hall
7/21/06 San Francisco, CA Slim’s
7/22/06 Sacramento, CA Stoney Inn
7/23/06 Los Angeles, CA Knitting Factory LA
7/24/06 Tempe, AZ Clubhouse
7/26/06 Durango, CO Abbey Theatre
7/27/06 Denver, CO Larimer Lounge
7/28/06 Omaha, NE Sokol Hall/Underground
Vic Thrill’s Got You On His Radar!
http://www.youtube.com/v/Q13DDfa7NZY
Vic Thrill and his compadre in crime, The Saturn Missile, were recently signed on to World’s Fair’s management roster. Vic used to play in The Bogmen, while TSM wrangled his guitar in Garden Variety; both respected indie bands of the ’90s.
They have great plans in store for you through the summer, climaxing with a brand new record in the fall. The VTSM live shows are not to be missed - elaborate rituals to bring out your inner freak! Check out these pics of their show last weekend at Mercury Lounge. So keep your eyes peeled and your ears peaked for one of Brooklyn’s original superfreaks!
In the meantime, enjoy more Vic Thrill & the Saturn Missile videos on Youtube or Myspace. Here’s another link to another awesome video, for the title track CE-5, also directed by Chris Cassidy.
Roisin Murphy Giveaway: Sequins 3xEP set of rare vinyl!
Alternative Press Magazine is giving away Roisin Murphy’s gorgeous triple EP Sequins series on vinyl. Only 500 copies were produced in advance of the CD launch. Get off on it and be a winner!
Plus, we just got a hold of a fantabulous remix of Roisin Murphy’s second hit single from “Ruby Blue”, the song “If We’re In Love". Dani Siciliano, wife of Matthew Herbert who produced Roisin’s album, took the swank & swagger of the original track and mutated it into a groovy, glitched up summertime jam. Download it:
Roisin Murphy - “If We’re In Love” (Dani Siciliano’s What Will Be Will Be Remix)
CONNECT: Website | World’s Fair
Belle & Sebastian’s Late Night Tales
Belle & Sebastian are the latest in a long line of acclaimed artists (Flaming Lips, Four Tet, Jamiroquai, Kid Loco and many more) to share their personal music collection with the world in the form of the 'Late Night Tales' album series. This eclectic mix compilation features everything from RJD2 to Mum to Steve Miller Band – plus an exclusive Belle & Sebastian cover version of the Trio Esperanca classic “Cassaco Marron” (not available anywhere else digitally). Now available in stores! Belle & Sebastian will be back in the states this July for a few high-profile shows in NYC, DC and Hollywood.
Here's the track listing for this expansive compilation:
1. Rehash - “Gratuitous Theft In The Rain”
2. Jimmy And Mama Yancey - “How Long Blues”
3. RJD2 - “Here’s What’s Left”
4. Lootpack - “Questions”
5. Demis Roussos - “O My Friends You’ve Been Untrue To Me”
6. Stereolab - “French Disko”
7. The Peddlers - “On A Clear Day You Can See Forever”
8. Butch Cassidy Sound System - “Cissy Strut”
9. Johnny Cash - “Ring Of Fire”
10. Ethiopians - “Freeman”
11. Elsie Mae - “Do You Really Want To Rescue Me”
12. Walter Jackson - “It’s An Uphill Climb To The Bottom”
13. Mary Love - “I’m In Your Hands”
14. Novi Singers - “Cos Specjalnego”
15. Gal Costa - “Lost In The Paradise”
16. Paperclip People - “People Make The World Go Round”
17. Ramsey Lewis - “Uhuru”
18. Steve Miller Band - “Fly Like An Eagle”
19. Donovan - “Get Thy Bearings”
20. Mum - “Green Grass Of Tunnel”
21. Belle And Sebastian - “Cassaco Marron”
22. Eric And Mondrek Muchena - “Taireva”
23. Space Jam - “Let Your Conscience Be Your Guidance”
24. Big Star - “Watch The Sunrise”
25. Boston Baroque - “Bedinerie From Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B
Minor”
26. David Shirgley - “When I Was A Little Girl”
Snow Patrol Gets The Reissue Treatment
Snow Patrol’s critically-adored first two records "Songs For Polar Bears" and "When It’s All Over We Still Have To Clear Up" are being reissued with a whole slew of bonus tracks. When It’s All Over... even includes the rare video for “Ask Me How I Am”. Available in stores this Tuesday, May 30! Snow Patrol are currently in the midst of a sold-out US tour.
Head over to our new partner Jeepster UK for the full details.
Songs For Polar Bears
1. Downhill From Here
2. Starfighter Pilot
3. The Last Shot Ringing in My Ears
4. Absolute Gravity
5. Get Balsamic Vinegar...Quick You Fool
6. Mahogany
7. NYC
8. Little Hide
9. Make Up
10. Velocity Girl
11. Days Without Paracetamol
12. Fifteen Minutes Old
13. Favourite Friend
14. One Hundred Things...
(Hidden Track) Market Place
*Bonus Tracks*
15. Sticky Teenage Twin
16. Limited Edition
17. JJ
18. My Last Girlfriend
19. T.M.T.
20. I Could Stay Away Forever
21. When You’re Right, You’re Right (Darth
Vader Bringing in His Washing Mix)
22. Raze The City
23. Riot, Please
When It’s All Over We Still Have To Clear Up tracklisting
1. Never Gonna Fall in Love Again
2. Ask Me How I Am
3. Making Enemies
4. Black and Blue
5. Last Ever Lone Gunman
6. If I’d Found the Right Words to Say
7. Batten Down The Hatch
8. One Night is Not Enough
9. Chased By...I Don’t Know What
10. On / Off
11. An Olive Grove Facing the Sea
12. When It’s All Over We Still
Have To Clear Up
13. Make Love to Me Forever
14. Firelight
*Bonus Tracks*
15. In Command of Cars
16. Talk to the Trees
17. Monkey Mobe
18. Workwear Shop
19. Ask Me How I Am (video)
