Biotic had an excellent and funky post yesterday and I'm going to try to keep the funk going here's an excellent little groove for you, off of an EP released just today on archive.org - fresh tracks!
I like every track on this release and look forward to more from Colin, who you can visit on the web at http://saintpokie.com/.
Colin Patrick - The Big Switchback
Black Sweater, White Cat is the home of the One-a-Day Project. BSWC puts a focus on Creative Commons or copyleft music from around the internet and the world. Playlists, podcast feed, links, topical posts, random thoughts. Thanks for listening.
Apr 30, 2007
Apr 29, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Funkatron - Stoppin my Mind

Only appropriate then that I post something from Bump Foot, the Japanese netlabel the very next morning. Say hello to Funkatron.
Funkatron is from Slovakia. The release is called Space EP. Laying down a sort of minimal house sound with some serious bump. Just continuing on from where I was last night. (BSWC 4.28.07 should be posted today, I hope). [update 4.29.07 9:38 AM: Unfortunately, both of my recording events failed, so I have about 14 minutes of the show. I won't bother posting it. Sorry.]
Funkatron - Stoppin my Mind
Apr 28, 2007
BSWC 04.28.07: Dancin' with the Gods

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Ganesha Message by Surbahar
Picassos Penis by Dorothy's Magic Bag
Midnight Funk by sebteix
Do Lock Money [master] by Fun
Rampant Zoo Sex Orgy by Cube
Noite de Carnaval (hbe's cinematrik soundscape) by hisboyelroy
Soixante-8 by Obsibilo
HerHeroHeroin by Mepa
dont talk - shoot by Disrupt
Naked dub by Confused Man
Hospital Dub by Finn The Giant meets Beatsquad
Black Scorpion Dub by Finn the Giant
dance of the butterfly by subatomicglue
Krausberg by Eloi Brunelle
Once You Know by Radio SSB
Darkleaves (Live Feat. Florence Chitacumbi) by Simon B
In The Ne by Rasterfahndung
Bitch City Grooves by Uniquetunes
Grey Sky by Tim and Puma Mimi
Small Bird's Got It, Yeah! by LeutOhm
Move by Pureape
Heraklion by Pete Victom
Brainsaw by October Rust
BSWC One-a-Day: Simon B - Darkleaves (Live Feat. Florence Chitacumbi)

Darkleaves includes the vocals of Angolan, Florence Chitacumbi.
From the release notes:
...influenced by his studies of brasilian rhythms. involved in various highly respected projects as drummer and laptop-producer for more than ten years he cooperated with many worldwide respected musicians, like for instance bern's own jojo mayer and fabian kuratli. for realaudio he recorded brilliant vocal-tracks with the angolan florence chitacumbi and the portuguese liliana ferreira, a.k.a. maozinha.
Guilty Pleasure Alert: Found this one by following a Curator's Choice link from the archive.org homepage. It isn't usually that easy.
Thanks to Subsystem for grabbing a day for me when things started getting out of control this week. Back in the swing now and look for a wild playlist for tomorrow's BSWC-The Show.
Simon B - Darkleaves (Live Feat. Florence Chitacumbi)
Apr 27, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: October Rust - Brainsaw

In Digital Diamond's Philosophy, they assert that "..we especially want to offer deep techno and trance music with soul," which is certainly true of this release, their 3rd.
View and download the entire EP on Digital Diamond
October Rust - Brainsaw
Apr 26, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Chunga Tribe - Up in The Bing

I know this is a late in the day post, but good things come to those who wait. "For too long now, you've been a disease to the system." This is another surfing through the latest releases on archive.org, and what to my surprise should appear, but a reference to Great Barrington, the home town of WBCR-LP 97.7FM, the terrestrial mothership of Black Sweater, White Cat. Maybe GB is the Bing. Maybe not, but you'll enjoy this track.
Enjoy more hip-hop from Chunga Tribe and download the rest of the album.
Chunga Tribe - Up in The Bing
Apr 25, 2007
BSWC News: Internet Archive Changes The Way They Count Downloads
The Internet Archive announced today that they are shifting the way they count and report downloads of material at the site. Until today they only counted direct downloads from their site. In other words, you needed to be at archive.org to have your download count in IA's Batting Average for the item.
Now, they are going to count downloads of files that have direct links from other sites. This should have a big impact on netlabels and other independent music distributors hosted by IA.
The change certainly makes a lot of sense. It will provide a more realistic and meaningful statistic than the old Batting Average.
Now, they are going to count downloads of files that have direct links from other sites. This should have a big impact on netlabels and other independent music distributors hosted by IA.
The change certainly makes a lot of sense. It will provide a more realistic and meaningful statistic than the old Batting Average.
BSWC One-a-Day: Bob Powell - I'm So Happy
Today's pick "I'm So Happy" is from the 2002 release by Bob Powell, Leftover Noodles. A little like a grungier violent femmes (if thats possible). Nice loud acoustic guitar, brash vocals, excellent lyrics, great mixing, attribution - sharealike
You'll enjoy the entire album, especially if you are not easily offended. Thanks Bob!!
Bob Powell - I'm So Happy
"Bob Powell's music reminds me of what punk rock would sound like if it had originated in the deep south by a bunch of drunk, redneck moonshiners." -Goos Reviews
You'll enjoy the entire album, especially if you are not easily offended. Thanks Bob!!
Bob Powell - I'm So Happy
Apr 24, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Surbahar - Genesha Message

Surbahar is the artist. Surbahar is Pavel Stoychev and he lives in Sofia. He has played with Band of Mad Women and has numerous projects to his credit.
Surbahar started playing drums and guitar of 12 years old. He recorded, produced and present music in multitude studios and live events with different music projects in period more of 10 years.
You can find out more at his MySpace page or by visiting his artist's page at Ouim.net.
Surbahar - Genesha Message
Apr 23, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: yeah pretty boy - bunny v2

Fun, bouncy (maybe hoppy), like music to my ears. It reminds me of everything I always wanted carnivals to be but never found them to be. You'll enjoy this, and you'll enjoy beatismurder.com.
yeah pretty boy - bunny v2
Apr 22, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Chico Correa & Electronic Band - Bossinha (Aquilez Remix)

Chico Correa and Electronic Band put this net gem out last October. I missed it then, but sniffing around Bump Foot these last few days turned it up.
These guys are from Brazil and lay down a nice fusion of sounds.
Chico Correa & Electronic Band - Bossinha (Aquilez Remix)
Apr 21, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Uniquetunes - Bitch City Grooves

The release consists of Uniquetunes' unreleased, strange and never-heard-before material and there are some real gems here, one of which we present as today's One-a-Day.
Uniquetunes - Bitch City Grooves
Apr 20, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Crepusculum - Away with Words

Here is the second volume of Electronica Unplugged [aer006] continuing on from the first unplugged release [aer005].
A very nice tune from Crespusculum. They are also responsible for a very fine release on 12rec called Sky Diaries EP [12rec.036]
In our crazy world it is nice to take a step back and breath.
Crepusculum - Away with Words
Apr 19, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Ongori feat. John Smeck - Orbita Business

The release is called Space Will Be Ours [Dars07] and went up on archive.org on April 12. It is divided into Parts A and B:
Part A - ambient, psycho, electroacoustic, avant-garde, experimental, sound art, etc.
Part B - electro, post-IDM, electronica, etc.
Today's selection is from Part B.
On April, 12, 1961 Jury Gagarin made the first space flight in history of mankind (on the spacecraft "East 1"), in 1 hour of 48 minutes circled the globe and safely landed in the vicinity of village Smelovki of the Saratov area.
In honor of this event people of Russia annually celebrates this day as - The Day of Astronautics, the greatest day in a life of mankind.
Space will be ours! - we believe that mankind cannot be stopped in the further research and studying of space, far planets and galaxies.
We are a little late, but it is never too late to join in a celebration of ultimate human dominion over the universe.
Ongori feat. John Smeck - Orbita Business
Apr 18, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Tropico esmeralda - Merengon

"Rifas, juegos y espectáculos presents rhythms, harmonics and textures that bring the listener to the winding frontiers of serenity and constant restlessness."
I chose Merengon, a clever mix of voice & captured sound, 8-bit, beats, and latin themes. It dances frenetically from start to finish.
This album is #19 in a string of releases from the media project SERIES media located in Medellín Colombia. SERIES compiles and distributes unpublished independent latinamerican musical works.
Enjoy.
Tropico esmeralda - Merengon
Apr 17, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Finn the Giant Meets Beatsquad - Hospital Dub

We are sticking with the dub theme that Subsystem started yesterday. This one is from Finn the Giant at Giant Sounds and I discovered it via the Swiss blog, Starfrosch.
Finn the Giant does dub remix with a tune by the Swedish reggae group, Beatsquad.
If you like these sounds, then you will want to check out the Giant Sounds Net 7 inch catalogue 2005 - 2006 at archive.org. A collection of 12 tunes filled with dub joy.
This one is a lovely tune that made me smile.
Finn the Giant Meets Beatsquad - Hospital Dub
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Apr 16, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: alionsonny feat. Colin Mutchler - Everyday Choices
It's raining here in Massachusetts, so here's a little dub for you today. Found this on archive.org, just released into open source audio. This is a remix by alionsonny of an acapella piece that Colin Mutchler posted on ccMixter. There are a number of great remixes, top among them Careful" by teru.
But this one caught my attention today. Really nice remix. Good feel, good treatment on Colin's message.
Enjoy.
alionsonny feat. Colin Mutchler - Everyday Choices
But this one caught my attention today. Really nice remix. Good feel, good treatment on Colin's message.
Enjoy.
alionsonny feat. Colin Mutchler - Everyday Choices
Apr 15, 2007
BSWC Video: Schlock - Bring Me Back the Pills
Subsystem posted this tune as a One-a-Day on April 3. You can find his post and the tune here...
The video version is a little scary and spooky...
BSWC One-a-Day: radio SSB - Once You Know

Tatsu curates the sound at Bump Foot, a Japanese netlabel that has quite a number of classic net releases to its credit. Bumpfoot is organized into two sections: bump which features techno and house; and foot, supplying ambient, IDM, electro pops, etc.
Tatsu's day job is with Japanese Internet Radio "Radio307.com". He has this to say about radio SSB:
"I was impressed by their sound, this must be one of the most splendid release! A collection of radio SSB tunes for free download. 13 tracks of trance-pop flavour for dance music lovers and others..."Say hello to Bumpfoot and radio SSB.
radio SSB - Once You Know
Apr 14, 2007
BSWC 04.14.07: Biotic Rests, Subsystem Sits In

Another highlite tonight is Netwaves #016 which features Marco Raaphorst. They play some remixes and CC mastering projects he has been involved with recently. Netwaves is a netlabel-centric show originating in Belgium. They interview Marco and since the language of Netwaves is Dutch they talk to him in his native tongue. We spoke with Marco in English last year. You can find that BSWC Interview here...
Netwaves airs on WBCR-LP, the Mothership, at 11:00 pm right after BSWC-The Show. It is the last hour of 3 hours of Creative Commons music on Saturday nights.
As always, if you are reading this sometime between 9 and 11 pm Eastern (-5 Greenwich) on Saturday night you can listen to our stream.
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BSWC One-a-Day: Hanns Ahring/Jean Quist/Maren Schram - Die Fenster des Detlev Sierks 1

This composition was released on April 5 and is a real gem. Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a sucker for the saxophone. Die Fenster des Detlev Sierks is a wonderful exploration of the possibilities that exist when you pair a traditional instrument with modern sampling techniques.
It is presented in the form of a virtual concert performance.
All in one, the structure is somewhat conventional with a soloist on soprano- and tenor saxophone, accompanied by a full orchestra or small instrumental groups like a jazz combo, a string quartet or a drum band. Sometimes one or two additional soloists act as ‘side kicks’ to the principal soloist.With a weekend of wind and rain in the forecast, this will be an excellent soundtrack. I hope it works where you are right now.
All movements of this version of Die Fenster des Detlev Sierks are constructed with samples. In other words: virtual music for the virtual community!
Hanns Ahring/Jean Quist/Maren Schram - Die Fenster des Detlev Sierks 1
Apr 13, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Funtastic Aif Master - Do Lock Money

From the email address in the archive.org meta data I was able to glean that this is the work of Fernando Dimare.
It's just a family affair.
;)
Funtastic Aif Master - Do Lock Money
Apr 12, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Maniax Memori - It's Not Jazzz

The fourth BlocSonic compilation, netBloc vol. 4: Soundtrack for the Coming Revolution was released overnight. As I write this in a hotel in Boston I'm listening to another excellent collection of net music from BSWC favored sources such as archive.org, Jamendo and ccMixter.
A couple of the tunes have been featured on these pages...call that synergy.
The item from Maniax Memori really stood out for me. A track with some raw, but restrained power that you can feel building from the first note.
BlocSonic is an excellent project. They put together a mediated collection of net music, package it very nicely and do a good job with distribution. It is an excellent exercise in tastemaking in the CC licensed, netlabel world. Thanks, Michael.
Maniax Memori - It's Not Jazzz
Apr 11, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Dorothy's Magic Bag - Picassos Penis

Sadly this is from the very last CandyMind release. CandyMind has apparently been purchased and closed down by the swedish netlabel Subnatura. Not sure what this means yet, nothing other than that smallish piece of information is available yet. Biotic sent me the disturbing news and a link to this phenomenal collection.
Enough with the depression! Download this track and then the whole release and enjoy!
Dorothy's Magic Bag - Picassos Penis
Apr 10, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Mikey Murka - Sensi Addict

Today's selection is from the netlabel, Jahtari.org. It has the rhythm, the arcade thing and the sound effects. Mikey Murka has some chops and I appreciate the what he has accomplished with this tune:
"Apart from Mikey's incredible vocal niceness this one includes rocking drummachine action, original spliff lighting sounds, smoked out surprises from beginning to end and loads of good vibes - simply a great and fun-packed document of the unforgettable times we had back in April when Mikey and Kris Kemist from Realityshock were over in Germany for some days full of Reggae music from dusk till dawn."The release was a A-side/B-side Single with Jahtari artist Disrupt on the B-side. I think I played the A-side in Set #4 of something like three consecutive radio shows. I like it.
Mikey Murka - Sensi Addict
Apr 9, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Wshgaukd - Dullness

This track has a nice dramatic feel. Clean and introspective, right up my alley.. I hope it's up your's.
:)
Visit the artist's page on Bump Foot, and download the complete release [foot040] Atmosphere.
Wshgaukd - Dullness
Apr 8, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Band of Mad Women - Take My Wings Away

The tunes on this release, Rodopted [ouimnet018] are a wonderful fusion of a world of inspiration. I played today's selection on last night's BSWC-The Show and was way impressed. I'm loving the sound.
"Surely a band like no other in the Bulgarian music history. If, for some strange chance, you have not yet heard their name and you hear their music at this moment, you would never believe they are bulgarians. BAND OF MAD WOMEN sound worldfamous. Don't think that we are playing jokes and this is some kind of an international project we are trying to sell you."And, you don't have to take my word for it. Katya from Oddio Overplay posted a brief 5-star review on the release page at archive.org:
"Every time it plays there are more details revealed. This release keeps your attention, gives you surprises and takes you on voyages around the planet."You will want to download the entire release.
Band of Mad Women - Take My Wings Away
Apr 7, 2007
BSWC 04.07.07: 100 One-a-Day Posts and Counting

Boy, that's right. A milestone today for the One-a-Day feed. 100 and counting.
Keep 'em coming I say.
With that said, here is the playlist for BSWC-The Show.
As always, if you are reading this sometime between 9 and 11 pm Eastern (-5 Greenwich) on Saturday night you can listen to our stream.
If you don't hear it live, then you can always subscribe to the podcast feed:
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Berceuse obscure by Ehma
Les petits poissons by Echo lali
borderline-DU-remix by bradsucks
Making Me Nervous (Cezary Ostrowski mix) by Brad Sucks
da_TA.marindo Exotic Session by Masseratti 2lts
Electrolux by Alexandre Bilodeau
magister ludi by baroquedub
I am leaving by Phour Trakk
Take My Wings Away by Band of Mad Women
Mounir Magic Guittar Vs. Mounir Gadhab by Ben Othman
Long Time No See by Sleepy Town Manufacture
Champ by Capulet
The Fleeting Beauty Of A Butterfly by French Teen Idol
About The Things I Had To Say by Girl Boy Moog
Clones of each others fashions by Monomatik
Electric games by Happiness Project
secret girl by lithium
magneto by sleepwalk in el paso
Twist Tango by Ninefold Italy
Babyliscous by Leash
Song For Insects by Hazmat
Endless Vision by The Complex
BSWC One-a-Day: French Teen Idol - The Fleeting Beauty of a Butterfly
That's right.
FTI is a project of Roman artist, Andrea Di Carlo. FTI has released two collections including the latest, Enlightened False Consciousness [LostChildren023].
The sound is sort of a atmospheric, post-rock combo that is hard to pin down and I think that is exactly what FTI is trying to accomplish.
"Melancholic piano patterns, dreamy atmospheres, vocal samples and striking instrumental crescendos, some of the ingredients of French Teen Idol's debut album, are sill there, enriched by the continuous search for new musical solutions, including a more classical "song-structure" approach in some tracks."This was released on Lost Children. The previous FTI release was on the Nishi netlabel. You can hear an interview with FTI on the excellent Netwaves broadcast to podcast from Belgium.
French Teen Idol - The Fleeting Beauty Of A Butterfly
Apr 6, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Ninefold Italy - Twist Tango

Awesome. The three track release is available on archive.org.
Enjoy...
Ninefold Italy - Twist Tango
Apr 5, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Lipstick - Little Love

Today's selection is from a December 2004 release on archive.org. Sweet female vocals over a driving electro track.
Little Love was written and produced by krystal bell & andreas dorwarth. The tune was mastered by florian malicke.
From BSWC to you...
Lipstick - Little Love
Apr 4, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Cube - Rampant Zoo Sex Orgy

Hailing from the ever-cool Pepper Mill records, this gem is part of a project called 30 Days - thirty days and thirty artists in a chain collaboration - each artist producing a song before midnight and passing the magic beads to the next artist. The result, an awesome release.
Dragnet, exotic drums, cut, mixed, computerized bliss! Cube is Sam Brady and Graham Teeling, both live in Dublin, Ireland.
Cube - Rampant Zoo Sex Orgy
Apr 3, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: schlock! vs. Fujiya and Miyagi - Bring me back the pills
BSWC welcomes STAR WHORES® to the Creative Commons Netlabel world! Brought forth just this past Sunday by sound artist Gianluca "Schlock!" Licciardi, STAR WHORES promises to bring us high quality dance, house, and electro-pop - non-commercial and Creative Commons. If this first release is any indication of what STAR WHORES has in store for the future we're in for some fantastic music.
When I find a release with so many quality tunes it is always hard to choose a song to post. I encourage you to download and listen to the entire release, some of my favorites include "feels so good," "arcus," "El Mono Loco," "Heartz" -- hell I like them all!
Just a note, if you do a google search for "Star Whores" the netlabel is not the first result
For your listening pleasure today:
schlock! vs. Fujiya and Miyagi - Bring me back the pills
When I find a release with so many quality tunes it is always hard to choose a song to post. I encourage you to download and listen to the entire release, some of my favorites include "feels so good," "arcus," "El Mono Loco," "Heartz" -- hell I like them all!
Just a note, if you do a google search for "Star Whores" the netlabel is not the first result
For your listening pleasure today:
schlock! vs. Fujiya and Miyagi - Bring me back the pills
Apr 2, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: Leutohm - You Always Stayed Beyond

Leutohm has already had a track featured as a One-a-Day pick, but there aren't any rules around here when it comes to goodness.
Leutohm - You Always Stayed Beyond
Apr 1, 2007
BSWC One-a-Day: White Owl - 15 Men on a Dead Man's Chest
This Neo-pirate shanty-like rock tune is from the Moscow-based White Owl. They describe themselves as "folk-core".
White Owl - 15 Men on a Dead Man's Chest
Thanks to the blog, FALK stands for FUCK ART - LETS KILL! Discovered WO via this post.
Since the tastes of the musicians don't belong to the same genre their arrangements are mixtures of such tradI just discovered them and like what I hear so far on this darkening Sunday afternoon with Turkey Buzzards circling in the distance.itions as Alternative, Indie, Hard Rock, Hardcore, Disco, Folk Tradition and even Renaissance. The ways some folk standards such as "Lord of the Dance" or "Cunla" are presented can be taken for a joke. And this is true - it was a joke at first but then the WO found that the idea was well enough for taking it seriously.
White Owl - 15 Men on a Dead Man's Chest
Thanks to the blog, FALK stands for FUCK ART - LETS KILL! Discovered WO via this post.
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