Trash Fashion - It's A Rave Dave

Trash Fashion, "It's A Rave, Dave" (YSI link)

Trash Fashion, "It's A Rave Dave (JEZ Grade 8 remix)" (YSI link)

I can't believe that I haven't put up this song by Trash Fashion yet. What is wrong with me? Anyone who receives emails or texts from me has already heard this phrase ad nauseaum for months, for that I apologize. I don't apologize for loving this song, even though I can imagine it being shredded by many as a gimmick or whatever.

-It's actually a sad day for Pound for Pound, as one of our favorite parties in the world comes to an end tonight. John Redden and Ian St. Laurent's weekly dance party Hands and Knees at The M Room calls it quits with one final indie blowout. Not sure what's next for these guys, but I'll obviously hype that to death as well. Get to Fishtown, say goodbye and party your brains out.

-Not too far away, another of Philly's classic parties goes down and takes this monthly to classic status. White Ts and White Belts has moved to the Ukie Club for good, the former home of Hollertronix, which was huge. But, tonight, they've got a special live performance by one of the best rappers alive, Peedi Crack! Peedi is in the building! So is emynd, Bo Bliz and Dan the Swede with their usual mix of bangers, rap, mashups, slow jamz, which combined with the $5 Obolons will make this the best night of the month for you, guaranteed. Beautiful/Decay, Afficial and Moloko know what's up, as they are helping bring this night to you.

-There's also First Friday at Upstairs at Sal's, featuring the DJs duos of Super Todd Bros and Oh Murder Inc (props for the Meyer Lanskyish reference). They promise electro, italo, disco and hip-hop. You should promise to be there.



-Look for a big Chicago post or two coming soon, in the meantime, check out this new party called The New Indie, going every Friday at Sonotheque (1444 Chicago Ave). Tonight's a big one with special guests from NYC A Touch Of Class spinning, joining that dude Bald Eagle for the night. Residents Jordan Z and DJ Pho look like they have something real nice on their hands with this one.



-If my bol Dimitry says you should be somewhere, I listen and agree. Thank him for this recommendation, as the Stolen Transmission party is back. I didn't know it was gone, to be honest, but it's nice to see another dope party in the East Village. Hit up Angels and Kings (11th btwn Aves. A+B), expect lots of emo and punk music, I think.




-Nearby, Trash at Rififi (332 E. 11th St.) happens like it does every Friday. DJ Jess and Alex Malfunction bring you that indielectropopunkrock tunes, while lots of beautiful people in skimpy clothes dance and look beautiful.



-Have you been to The Pull-Out Method at Club Midway (25 Ave. B) yet? Why not, may I ask? The POM ladies have put together a great party every other Friday in the East Village, doing the DJ and band thing brilliantly. Tonight's edition features the bands Ava Luna and Say Hello To Symphony (compared to Morrissey!!!!), Headz and Tails DJ all night. Get up on this one people, it's the new thing.

-Here's a few players, Pants Down at 200 Orchard. I have not been to this newish spot in the LES yet, but I'm a big fan of James F*kn Friedman and he's doing this every other Friday jawn and that's good enough for me. He's joined by fellow resident DJ Wiz and tonight's guests Super Family (Jamal Ali and Saheer Umar)


-Ahhh, Brooklyn is a little quiet tonight. But, you can always count on FUN at Studio B (259 Banker St.) to do the damn thing. This edition's called Blackout, which is something a little too close to home. Live performances by Bellmer Dolls and Fresh Kills and DJ sets by Eamon Harkin, Alex Chow and Jeralyn. Love the 2 for 1 drink specials from 2-3AM, seperate the wheat from the chaff, i.e. the people doing something tomorrow afternoon and those sleeping til 3.



-The West Coast is getting back into the swing of things again with Shake and Pop, which makes Santa Monica proud. Tonight LA's Dirty Dave swings by to make this one even doper, I'm actually going to dedicate this post to him, as I imagine he's the Dave they're talking to. Resident DJs Valida and C Town are holding down Zanzibar now (1301 N. 5th St.), 10 bucks, no Lew Alcindor.



-Finally, a new addition to the mix comes from San Fran with Mazdaratti. Even if I didn't think this was gonna be a dope party I would post it simply for the music they say they will play. Blog prog? Awesome. DJ Design and Rev. Underpants will also throw in all of the music that you hear here, except you get cheap beer and drinks while you listen to it and possibly get laid. It goes down at Anu (43 6th St. @ Mission), every First Friday. Get up on this now.