No one did sultry like Donna Summer did. And teaming up with Giorgio Moroder was a stroke of genius. A real musical match made in heaven. “I Feel Love” is one of the all time classics.
If you ever wondered what we do when the microphones are switched off and the music is playing, this video for “Love To Love You Baby” from 1975 will give you an idea of our super smooth moves.
Just as we’re doing the Goodnight Kiwi thing, news is coming through that Guru from Gang Starr has apparently passed away.
No confirmation yet at NME, Pitchforkmedia or other major news sites…
… but we wake up the next day and, unfortunately, it is now confirmed.
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Stealing things is a glorious occupation, particularly in the art world…
Malcolm McLaren dies aged 64 – The Guardian
Malcolm McLaren: Blood, spit and tears as the punk provocateur dies – The Guardian
“Memphis musician Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., better known as Jay Reatard, was found dead in his home in Midtown’s Cooper-Young neighborhood this morning, according to family and friends. He was 29.”
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The Joint is a weekly radio show broadcasting every Saturday 12-1.30pm (NZT) on RDU 98.5FM in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Herb Whisperer, Fraserhead and occasional guest stars play a super dope selection of cosmic disco, French electro, tragic indie, hip hop, house, dub(step), nu-Krautrock, and the occasional guilty pleasure, all interspersed with dashes of bitter cynicism. Find out more about us »
