Some changes

After reevaluating my current DJ situation, I've decided to make some changes with regard to what I'm doing. Increasing demands to my work schedule and my commitment to rehearsing and performing with my band have definitely become a factor. But I've also always had a desire to keep things new, interesting, and fun. And right now I don't feel that's the case.

First off, my last show on CHRW will be next Friday, December 7th, during which I will be counting down songs from my Top 20 Albums of 2007. I've have a great time doing the show over the past eighteen months. Some of the highlights for me were the times when I had a chance to introduce listeners to as-yet-unreleased music that I was really excited about, as well the opportunity to host the last two Canada Day specials. The station has always been integral in promoting local shows, and they really do have a strong emphasis on great music, so I trust that you'll keep listening.

Next up, tonight will be the last Pulp Friction night at the Alex P. Keaton. Since I started there in March we've had some great nights and some slow nights, and the staff have always been good to work with. The lack of any promotional budget definitely played a part in this, but I think Tuesday's in general are a tough sell in London. I do, however, think that we can make Tuesday's work. So we're going to be returning in January with a great new venue, multiple DJ's, and a slightly new direction. It's already in the works, and trust me, it's going to be great! I'll post the info on here as soon as it's finalized.

Well, that's it for now. Thanks for your continuing support, and be sure to tune in to CHRW next Friday for what promises to be my best show of the year. And as always, if you can't listen live, check out the archives.

'Pulp Friction' playlist

Yesterday's show on CHRW included a live in-studio performance from Olenka. She'll be performing tonight at the London Music Club. Here's the entire playlist...

3:30-4:30

Bloc Party - Song For Clay (Disappear Here)
Babyshambles - Delivery
The Enemy - Aggro
Tranzmitors - Do I Really Wanna Know
The Fratellis - Cuntry Boys & City Girls
Kevin Drew - Farewell To The Pressure Kids
Sunset Rubdown - Winged/Wicked Things
The Arcade Fire - Black Mirror
The New Pornographers - All The Things
Cuff The Duke - Surging Revival
Radiohead - Jigsaw Falling Into Place
Sonic Youth - Rain On Tin
Clinic - Harvest (Within You)

4:30-5:30

R.E.M. - Imitation Of Life (live)
The Sadies - What's Left Behind
Five Blank Pages - Dry Eyes
Editors - Bones
Maccabees - X-Ray
Maximo Park - Going Missing
Small Sins - Airport
The White Stripes - Rag And Bone
Sigur Ros - 5
The National - Ada
Raising The Fawn - River Of Gold
The Beatles - A Day In The Life
The Two-Minute Miracles - The Bee Hell

5:30-6:00

Spy Machine Sixteen - I Lost My Edge Last Night
Olenka - A Story
Olenka - Soldier's Waltz
1990's - You're Supposed To Be My Friend
Kasier Chiefs - When The Heat Dies Down
The Hives - Try It Again

You can download and/or listen to the show here...

Hour 1: http://chrwradio.com/podcasts/94-9CHRWFri1530.mp3
Hour 2: http://chrwradio.com/podcasts/94-9CHRWFri1630.mp3
Hour 3: http://chrwradio.com/podcasts/94-9CHRWFri1730.mp3

'Pulp Friction' playlist

Yesterday's show featured an exclusive New Order mix by DJ Zoltan. Here's the playlist...

3:30-4:30

Joy Division - These Days
Joy Division - Novelty
Interpol - No I In Threesome
Spoon - My Mathematical Mind
Small Sins - On The Line
Bella - No One Will Know
Moving Units - Nail It To The Cross
Born Ruffians - Hummingbird
The First Aid Kit - Rocket Summer
Radiohead - Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
Thurston Moore - Silver>Blue
The Diableros - Left From The Movies

4:30-5:30

!!! - Yadnus
Fujiya & Miyagi - In One Ear And Out The Other
Handsome Furs - Can Not Get Started
Stars - Take Me To The Riot
Raising The Fawn - You Are The Enemy
The Most Serene Republic - Present Of Future End
Square Root Of Margaret - Hollywood Will Find A Way
The Two-Minute Miracles - Night Of Rain
New Order - True Faith (Perfecto mix)
New Order - Fine Time
New Order - Regret (New Order remix)
New Order - Blue Monday (Hardfloor mix)
New Order - Crystal
New Order - The Perfect Kiss

5:30-6:00

New Order - Confusion (Koma & Bones remix)
Black Lips - O Katrina!
Hot Panda - It's Worth 8 Dollars
Elbow Beach Surf Club - The Letter
The Sadies - What's Left Behind
Hard-Fi - Can't Get Along (Without You)
Babyshambles - French Dog Blues

You can download and/or listen to the show here...

Hour 1: http://chrwradio.com/podcasts/94-9CHRWFri1530.mp3
Hour 2: http://chrwradio.com/podcasts/94-9CHRWFri1630.mp3
Hour 3: http://chrwradio.com/podcasts/94-9CHRWFri1730.mp3

'Pulp Friction' playlist & Movement info

Coming up on Wednesday, November 21st, DJ Zoltan and I are presenting 'Movement // a night of Joy Division & New Order' at the Alex P. Keaton. Beginning at 10pm, we'll be playing music by both bands all night long. In anticipation of this, yesterday's show featured a bunch of amazing, early, New Order songs. Here's the entire playlist...

3:30-4:30

Joy Division - Warsaw
Two Hours Traffic - Stuck For The Summer
Tranzmitors - Plastic Genocide
Square Root Of Margaret - Hollywood Will Find A Way
The Rakes - Little Superstitions
Oasis - Lord Don't Slow Me Down
Babyshambles - Delivery
Caribou - Melody Day
Radiohead - Reckoner
The Two-Minute Miracles - Night Of Rain
Ryan Adams - This Is It
Born Ruffians - Hummingbird
The Maccabees - Latchmere
Good Shoes - Morden
Kevin Drew - TBTF

4:30-5:30

The Most Serene Republic - The Men Who Live Upstairs
The Weakerthans - Relative Surplus Value
Hot Chip - Shake A Fist
Simian Mobile Disco - Hustler
Justice - Let There Be Light
Cuff The Duke - Surging Revival
The Acorn - Antenna
New Order - Ceremony
New Order - Everything's Gone Green
New Order - Dreams Never End
New Order - Hurt

5:30-6:00

New Order - Procession
Interpol - Rest My Chemistry
Small Sins - On The Line
Pavement - Spit On A Stranger
The Adores - Riverside
The Rentals - Life Without A Brain

You can download and/or listen to the show here...

Hour 1: http://chrwradio.com/podcasts/94-9CHRWFri1530.mp3
Hour 2: http://chrwradio.com/podcasts/94-9CHRWFri1630.mp3
Hour 3: http://chrwradio.com/podcasts/94-9CHRWFri1730.mp3