The Zen Arcade

Zen Arcade 4/28/09: The Playlist!

Pretty good show tonight, despite not being able to talk for more than a few seconds without a coughing fit.

Zen Arcade 4/28/09: Don't miss it!

OK, so I just got back from Philadelphia last night, and I have a horrible case of bronchitis, but is that going to stop the rock?  Hell no!

Of course, I have no idea what I'll be playing.  Probably some stuff from the new Camera Obscura and Japandroids, and the new Beck reissue.  And I probably won't talk much.

Tonight! 7-10PM, you know where.

The Dead Milkmen, "Methodist Coloring Book"

Philly Week comes to a close with the Dead Milkmen. Don't forget to tune in Tuesday night for an all new Zen Arcade!

John Coltrane, "My Favorite Things" (live 1961)

Hard to talk about the music of Philadelphia without a little Coltrane.

DJ Jazzy Jeff - The Return of the Magnificent, Pt. 1

Most people think of DJ Jazzy Jeff as a sidekick left behind, along the lines of Art Garfunkel or fellow Philadelphian John Oates. Or as Will's quirky friend in Bel-Air, Jazz. But he's also one of the best and most influential turntablists out there, and he's still making great stuff today. Here's a bit of a podcast he did, where he shows off some of his stuff.

The Delfonics, "Didn't I Blow Your Mind"

Billy Paul, "Me and Mrs. Jones"

Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, "Wake Up Everybody"

The Roots, "You Got Me" (live)

I'm in Philadelphia for work this week, so the Songs of the Day will be some of my favorite artists from Philly. I'm hoping to catch some live music while I'm in town, and I'll be sure to post about it when I do.

Youth Group, "All This Will Pass"