On the stereo

Right, headphones in, laptop fired up and broadband burning. Having a quick rummage through the murky world of myspaces and found some gems out there. Now chaps and chapesses, as well as savouring my own music, I urge you to check out...

MARMADUKE DUKE - 'Rubber Lover'
Just a clip on their myspace - you've gotta fork out the pennies to get this single in full. Their new album is pretty crazy stuff, not sure what to make of it quite yet. Also, what the hell is going on with the heavy-metal-gothic-punk look they're sporting? Doesnt quite fit the quirky dance pop, but hey rules are there to be broken eh?
http://www.myspace.com/themarmadukeduke





THE OPERATORS - 'B Line'
Cosmic indie disco with a killer hook in this track. Loving the old disco house bassline that drives along in the background. Reminscent of Duran Duran and Mylo me thinks.
http://www.myspace.com/theoperatorsrock






MILKE - 'Love Get Out Of My Way'
I'm still listening to Black Ghosts' album from last year and this is the closest thing I've heard to match the electro-pop power, as far as I'm concerned. Deserves a decent airing this summer.
http://www.myspace.com/milketheband

Classic Tracks #100: 'Battleflag' - Lo Fidelity Allstars

I love lists. Can’t get enough of ‘em. So, as I’ve been dusting off my old CD collection and discovering some forgotten gems, I’ve started to compile my top 100 classic tracks. Of course this could take a while and in my head the list could change every day, but what the hell. Let’s make a start...



100. 'BATTLEFLAG' - LO FIDELITY ALLSTARS
This monster track has been a favourite of mine since the heady days of big beat when Skint Records were churning out some big hitters. I remember, back when the Future Funk Squad were modest DJs in Yeovil (now FFS is renowned globe-trotting producer Glen Nichols and his partner on the decks was Neil Briggs, who’s out on his own as a successful breakbeat DJ called High8), I used to drunkenly pester them to play this track and promptly dance like a deranged orangutan from the first beat. Those were the days! As far as I’m concerned, Battleflag was the Lo Fidelity Allstars finest moment – cool vocal, dirty beat and great hammond organ outro. Shoddy video though.

Who Were The Dog Robbers?

Freaky! I found this on my laptop from a few years ago. When Will Simms and I first started producing tracks, we played live under the name 'Dog Robbers', hence this surreal design. Not sure what was I thinking!? Dog Robbers are no more, so this was destined never to see the light of day...until now

Audio Porn Central

You gotta check out Audio Porn Central - comical images, funky mashups, relentless posting and tons of utterly cool stuff make this really really addictive.

My personal favourite is Izel's 'Love Shot' which is a seamless blend of the Beastie Boys and Barry White & the Love Unlimited Orchestra. Genius!

New AaronSlater Facebook Musician Page

Yep, we all know, use, poke, socially network and get addicted to the phenomenon that is Facebook. I'm no exception and have fallen for its charms hook, line and sinker, so I've now got an official new Facebook Musician Page for all and sundry to browse, watch, listen and comment til the cows come home.

So go for it peeps, visit: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aaron-Slater/68238514438 and 'Become A Fan'.

Laters,
Slater
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Is It Jackson Live?

The much-publicised rise and fall of the King Of Pop could be taking another twist. As the O2 Arena management prepare for a press conference tomorrow, rumours are that Michael Jackson will be announcing a run of shows at the London venue and maybe even a world tour.

Regardless of the media speculation and Michael's alleged 'dodgy' activities behind closed doors, his music will still go down in pop history and his albums certainly had a massive influence on me. Off The Wall, Thriller, Bad and Dangerous were played til the tape wore out (yes, that's a ye olde cassette) when I grew up and still get thrown on the stereo to keep the party going.

So, what better reason to highlight my favourite Jacko moment of all time? Look out for that legendary moonwalk! 3m40s in if you can't wait...

"Sha'mon..."

Interview on Venture Radio

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Ryan Harris on
his Friday Night Experience radio show. Its now possible to hear a podcast
of the interview via this link: singer-songwriter-aaron-slater-talks-to-ryan.

It was great fun and thanks to Ryan for playing my songs on the show. Miss
Opportunity has had an airing on a few occasions and we're looking to
organise a live acoustic set in the next few weeks.

DJ Ryan Harris will soon be broadcasting on Ace 106.8 FM and Play Radio, so
keep an ear out for him and follow his progress at www.ryanharris.co.uk.

AS