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WE can’t be more pleased to have scored an interview with Daedelus. While I would describe him and his masterful techniques myself, I think this bit of pressy goodness, does it up quite nicely:

Daedelus, the Victorian-clad electronic maestro who has released with labels like Ninja Tune, Mush, Plug Research, Friends of Friends, Alpha Pup, and many more with one lined up for Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder AND beginning his own Magical Properties label in 2010.  Performing with his infamous Monome(unique electronic trigger), electronic music is rarely as invigerating and exciting, so don’t miss out!

The interview is below this foto:

Bocumast:
If you could have dinner with one artist, dead or alive, who would it be?
and perhaps where?
Daedelus:
My wife, Laura Darlington, at one of Los Angeles awesome eateries,
because I miss her and tour perhaps a wee bit too much.
Bocumast:
If you could collaborate with one electronic artist, who?
Daedelus:
I’ve been lucky thus far in good collabs, I am feeling the work of
Zomby, but hear he is a difficult person to get a hold of. Let’s just
say Raymond Scott (who’s dead, but you asked, how insensitive!)
Bocumast:
What goes into a live performance?
Daedelus:
From my recent gigs apparently it is sweat. The kind of riled up
headnod bass heavy tempo perspiration that tends to soak through nice
clothes. Oh and electronics are my friend.
Bocumast:
Please elaborate on the LA electronic scene. Any up and comers you are
excited about?
Daedelus:
I could list half of the cities scene that I am excited about, so much
goodness from all upstarts, but let’s just say Samiyam, Teebs, Baths,
Jogger, and Matthew David. 5 to look out for, and hordes more on the
way…
Bocumast:
Frozen soup or melted ice cream?
Daedelus:
Ha, one of my favorite meals all time was in a Parisian restaurant
where I had Tomato Gazpacho (cold soup) with a scoop of Pistachio ice
cream in the middle. Delicious.
Bocumast:
Website you frequent the most?
Daedelus:
No joke, Cuteoverload.com I like cats!
Bocumast:
7. You’re at a party with Steven Tyler, Alec Baldwin, and Cher. Steven and
Alec start to get into a tussle. You:
a. take their keys because they have clearly had enough to drink
b. ask Cher to make waffles with you in the kitchen.
c. put down the wii remote and slowly back away….back away.
d. all of the above.
Daedelus:
Alec Baldwin gets the pass because of his excellent 30 Rock work, the
rest, well let’s just say Steven and Cher aren’t high on the get out
of jail free list for their past crimes against humanity. So E. Ninja
powder Alec out of there and let the others disappear into the ether
from which they came.
Bocumast:
8. You receive a life sized jello-mold version of yourself for your
birthday. You:
a. have it bronzed.
b. invite 27 of your closest friends over to help you enjoy it
c. take a bath with it
d. donate it to Haiti earthquake relief.
Daedelus:
Now you are being just silly. That amount of cow hooves is disgusting.
Bocumast:
Finish this sentence: In the future______________________________.
Daedelus:
it’ll be so bright that sunglasses will be forced to wear shades.
Bocumast:
Something you collect?
Daedelus:
I have voracious appetites for all kind of ephemera, vinyl, Victorian
clothes, and musical instruments. But mostly it’s good people, they
are hard to find, but everyone a treasure beyond monetary measure.
Bocumast:
Thank You, Daedelus. Good luck with the tour!

Speaking of Tour, here are the dates:
Thursday Feb 4th – Space 120 – Palm Springs, California
Friday Feb 5th – Echoplex – Los Angeles, California*
Saturday Feb 6th – Mighty – San Francisco, California*
Sunday Feb 7th – Jambalaya – Arcata, California
Monday Feb 8th – Rotture – Portland, Oregon*
Tuesday Feb 9th – Fortune Sound Club – Vancouver, British Columbia
Wednesday Feb 10th – Neumos – Seattle, Washington
Friday Feb 12th – Hodi’s Half Note – Fort Collins, Colorado
Saturday Feb 13th – Gothic Theater – Englewood, Colorado
Sunday Feb 14th – Mad Planet – Milwaukee, Wisconson
Monday – Feb 15th – Majestic Theater – Madison, Wisconsin
Tuesday – Feb 16th – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, Illinois*
Wednesday – Feb 17th – Grog Shop – Cleveland, Ohio*
Thursday – Feb 18th – Wrong Bar – Toronto, Ontario
Friday – Feb 19th – Le Belmont – Montreal, Quebec
Saturday – Feb 20th – Le Poisson Rouge – New York, New York*
Monday – Feb 22st – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania*
Tuesday – Feb 23rd – Bourbon Street – Baltimore, Maryland
Wednesday – Feb 24th – Xscape Lounge – Richmond, Virginia
Thursday – Feb 25th – Club R2 – Charlottesville, Virginia
Friday – Feb 26th – Club 828 – Asheville, North Carolina
Saturday Feb 27th -New Earth Music Hall – ATHENS, GA

To Colorado individuals, please be aware there are two events (highlighted above). Also performing are Jogger and Nosaj Thing. Don’t miss out, or you’re friends might make fun of you.

The Marvelous Tom Murphy tells us one of the best parts about this Friday night:
“The burbling expansiveness at the heart of this band’s soundscaping probably gives the impression that the music is all whimsical playfulness and wandering noise-collage melodies. With Ryan McRyhew of BDRMPPL as one of the minds behind the project, it could be enjoyed for the beauty of the songs, but with him and his equally crafty and clever wife, Kristi, involved, there was bound to be something a little different about Hideous Men (due on Friday, February 5, at Rhinoceropolis)….”
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Cory Casciato writes about this weekend’s major event: Laserpalace Tape Release Party this Friday Night @ Rhinoceropolis. Not to be missed.

“…It’s for a release party for Bocumast Records new sister label Laser Palace, and features a fine array of whacko experimental bands. From what we know of these bands, the design fits them well — weird, deep and more than meets the eye, and all put together with a deceptive amount of skill and care. Good stuff. ”

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Laserpalace Records was started by Ryan McRyhew of BDRMPPL, Hideous Men, Cougar Legs, & Thundercade, and is a new sister label to Bocumast Records. We will all be celebrating their birth and 2 NEW releases on Friday, February 5th @ Rhinoceropolis! Come to this with your friends and family. Bring presents!

2 New Releases:
1. Iuengliss/Hollagramz Split Cassette
2. Hideous Men/VIA Split Cassette

Live Show LineUp (‘Round Robin’ Fashion):
Alphabets
Candescent
Iuengliss
Hollagramz
VIA
Hideous Men

And DJ Sets from:
Pictureplane
Sunfoil

More Information:
Tom Metz
tom@bocumast.com

Ever Wonder What’s on Bowie’s iPod?

From Amadou & Mariam to Godspeed You! Black Emperor to Lorraine Ellison to Steve Reich, David Bowie’s got an eclectic mix on his ipod (thus far). If this is something you have always been wondering about, like myself, then check out the link below:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2010/jan/24/david-bowie-on-his-ipod

“Spirits Rejoice” may just be BEST RADIO SHOW EVER!

The highlight of my week is Sunday, 6pm Mountain Time. This is when a show called “Spirits Rejoice” takes flight to the airwaves via Radio1190.org (1190 AM Denver/Boulder radio). I’d like to explain the brilliance behind this show, but its tough. I’ll start by pointing out that Charles and David (the two hosts) have a breadth of knowledge and brilliance that is seemingly infinite. The show focuses on the emotional, the avant garde, the experimental, and the improvisational sensationalism that is the ROOT of all music.

That’s right, every little piece of music you love, no matter how brilliant, or dull it might be, is a product of improvisation or experimentation. There are many artists who have devoted their lives and talents to exploring the realm of the unknown, experimenting with sound, inventing new ways to perform, instruct, live and breathe music. They enhance our knowledge of music adding value to the experience of any musical piece, performance or recording. The experiences are now more tangible than ever. I encourage all of you to embrace these artists, especially if you claim to be an artist yourself. Embrace them, listen, and fill your head with new ideas and approaches toward life, music, and pure happiness.

Tune in every Sunday: 6pm-8pm here:

http://www.radio1190.org/

This Sunday, Spirits Rejoice will feature a live set from Fight Spider with Spider, a beautiful experimental jazz act from Denver Colorado.

That’s right. Bocumast Headquarters just got news that David Kurtz has collected more Pokemon products than any other human being in the entire world. Click the image for a larger view! Although most Bocumast employees are considering looking for new work now, we are pretty proud of our CEO and wish him the best in trying to get “The Universe’s Largest and Creepiest Pokemon Collector EVER” title next.

Saturday February 13th
8pm-11pm
Fine ARts Center in Colorado Springs
30 W Dale, Colorado Springs CO.

Paul Riola: Saxophones
Glen Whitehead: Trumpet
Dave Devine: Guitar
Kent McLagan: Bass
Scott Amendola: drums

Jazz In The Space Age Music In The Fourth Dimension

As part of the Fine Arts Center’s NASA | ART 50 Years of Exploration Series

Magical Properties Tour

Feb. 12 in Ft Collins CO @ Hodi’s Half Note
Feb. 13 in Englewood CO @ the Gothic Theater

It’s a mega line up of some of LA’s most exciting and critically producers such as Daedelus, Nosaj Thing, and Jogger. Magical Properties is also the name of Daedelus’ new record label as well, who recently released the acclaim full length from Jogger.

If you haven’t heard it yet, you can check out the Nosaj Thing remix of The XX here:
http://stereogum.com/archives/mp3/nosaj_thing_remixes_the_xx_107211.html

*HAITI BENEFIT SHOW* SAT. JAN 16. MEADOWLARK BAR (27th & Larimer).

You heard correct.
Meadowlark’s Saturday Event is now a Haiti Benefit.
All profits will go to UNICEF HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND.

go here to donate now:
https://secure.unicefusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=6680&6680.donation=form1

you can also donate via text message:
text HAITI to 90999 to donate $10.
text YELE to 501501 to donate $5.

Anything helps. The People of Haiti really need any help we can give. Please give all you can.
We are expecting a large turnout so get there early. 9pm.

4 Haiti.