KID SISTER

By Ben Goodbye



If you’re going to do gold, do gold. Save up and buy some, steal some, borrow the stuff if you have to. Don’t go out and buy that awful fake stuff, it look so cheap. And leaves a green stain on your skin. And it looks so cheap – I said that twice. While we’re on it, a quick word about the amount of fake gold people wear: chain upon chain upon chain. Eugh! Common.

The only “Fool’s” Gold I like is the record label. I ranted about these guys a while back and I’ve not been disappointed. Kid Sister’s debut album is finished, mixed, and mastered and is set to be released November 4th . I can’t wait

Kid Sister – Family Reunion
Kid Sister Featuring Paserock - WTF

And a little extra

DJ Kentaro Featuring Spank Rock – Free (Leg-no Remix)

NEW BEGINNINGS

By Hello Mozart!


So it seems like years since we've had our usual crowd at Big in Japan. Massive thanks to everyone who has supported us over the summer. We've just got a few weeks before Uni kicks back in and we can party like we used to! We've got some pretty big changes coming up in the new term. Upstairs we'll see a new music policy being brought in, and downstairs we'll be bringing you the best in DJ talent from around the UK.

So over the past few weeks I've been to my fair share of summer festivals, gigs and club nights. We kicked things off with Zoo8 - What a joke. The organisers went bust ebfore the festival even started which lead to acts pulling out left right and centre and just generally the most bland festival i've ever been to. Lucky I didn't pay for it!

Next was Camp Bestival, I was making a promo film over the weekend. Like its big brother Bestival, it was superbly ran and the whole weekend played out without a hitch. Billed as a 'Family Festival' I've never been around so many little kids - however when night set in, the kids we're asleep and the DJ's a small private parties in various tents we're more than entertaining.

The weekend just gone, I played Club NME On&Up room with Jonjo for the second time - always have such a good time there. Field Day. Hmmmm. Not gonna talk about it. Ha.

This weekend I've got Loop festival with NYPC and Cut Copy, as well as Big In Japan favourites The Shoes. I'm playing the Official Afterparty with Styleslut, also BIJ favourites at The Ocean Rooms - Come along if you can.

Music wise - I have to admit nothings been really getting me that excited. I've selected a few tracks, so here goes -

First up its a track by Tilly and the Wall. It's called Beat Control and I think it's safe to say its quite a change of direction compared to some of their earlier stuff. It's been my summer driving song of the year. It's begging for a decent remix, there are a few that have started to surface - but none that really do the original justice. Anyway - I love it. It's pop at its finest.

Tilly And The Wall - Beat Control [MP3, FileDen]

Next see's indie electro veterens The Faint burst back onto the scene with their fifth studio album. Fasciination is almost more similar to their first, more instrument driven album, Media, definitely quite different to their previous venture Wet From Birth. The track i've chosen is called The Geeks We're Right, it's one of the more up beat tracks on the album - I think it just sums up everything The Faint are about.... Geeks.

The Faint - The Geeks We're Right [MP3, FileDen]

Fukkk Offf... Here is a name your going t be hearing more and more of over the next few months. As well as producing amazing remixes, their orginal material is dirty as hell. With almost Bennassi like bass lines, and soaring synths - it's impossible not to move to it. They've taken more of a heavy direction with their most recent stuff, and this track, Rock Paper Scissors, is up their with the likes of Digitalism's 'Zdarlight' or Simian Mobile Disco's 'Sleep Deprivation'.

Fukkk Offf - Rock Paper Scissors [MP3, FileDen]

HM x

By Ben Goodbye



Blue, green, yellow, red – these E-number stuffed alco-drinks have got a lot to answer for. Can’t you tell a lot about people from what they drink? Who drinks alcopops? No, go one – who drinks them? Irksome kids in parks, people in nightclubs that can’t spell and my good friend Charlie

Surkin - White Knight Two
Surkin Featuring Chromeo - Chrome Knight
The Who - Baba O'Riley (SebastiAn Remix)

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By Hello Mozart!!




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Iglu & Hartly

By Hello Mozart!


It's rare that I write a blog post for a specific band or song, but I felt this appropriate. Iglu & Hartly, haven't heard of them? You will. The buzz on the internet quite rightly says they "are really just one Jo Whiley play and/or well-received televised festival appearance away from becoming one of the summer's success stories."

It's taken me a couple of listens to really get them, but they're sickly hooky vocals, especially in the chorus, make their track 'In This City' one of the top contenders for this summers massive anthem.

It's late, and I can't be bothered to write much more, but the track speaks for itself. If you wanna know more, hit up google, they're one of the most talked about bands on the net.

Hot.

Iglu & Hartly - In This City [MP3, zShare]

HM x

There comes a time...

By Hello Mozart!




So the summer is finally here, the students are, for the most part moving away from Bournemouth, or going home until September. This year has been amazing for us, we've seen Big in Japan go from strength to strength bringing Bournemouth some of the best and most exciting DJ's and live acts from the UK.

BIG IN JAPAN WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE OF THE SUMMER MONTHS.

So for all you party people who are staying to soak up the sun for a month or two before (probably) moving up to that place we call 'The City' - We will be here to supply you with the weekly dose of Big in Japan. So in commemoration of the amazing year that we've had, the amazing summer were going to have, and the amazing year we'll start in September - here are a few 'best of' and summer tunes.

MGMT kind of came out of nowhere. A few months ago they exploded onto the blog scene and for me, their song Time to Pretend is not only an anthum for the summer, but for our generation.

"This is our decision, to live fast and die young. We've got the vision, now let's have some fun. Yeah, it's overwhelming, but what else can we do. Get jobs in offices, and wake up for the morning commute."

MGMT - Time to Pretend [MP3, FileDen]

Sonny J is fast proving himself the king of retro samples. D.A.N.C.E eat your heart out with this perfect example of how to use samples. Such a summer tune, as was his last single 'Handsfree', its perfect to whack on a friday afternoon while heading to the beach.

Sonny J - Can't Stop Moving [MP3, FileDen]

This tracks hella old now, but my love for it was refreshed at the Institubes Party at Fabric a few weeks back. Hearing Das Pop belt it out at 4AM was one of the most perfect moments of the night. It's definitely a feel good track, love the bass which is held back til the perfect moment just after the 2min mark, feels a little Daft Punky - but definitely one of my favorite Para One remixes.

Ayumi Hamasaki - Greatful Days (Para One Remix) [MP3, FileDen]

Twice time Big in Japan favourite's, The Shoes love song. I can only imagine how many girls they've sung into bed with this track. However, the fact remains its a beautiful cover, a rare find in the electro scene of today. Perfect for when the sun is coming up and you havn't slept yet, grab that blanket, go sit outside with all your mates and watch the sun come up. (That sounded much less cheesy in my head)

The Shoes - I'm 4 Real [MP3, FileDen]

Next of Kin is the second song from the institubes boys that i've posted, but definately deserves a spot on this summer hit list. It's 80's feeling vocals and the crowd samples int he backgroundhelp to make this song feel like its going to be a big hit. Whether it is or not doesn't matter, cause its a perfectly formed pop track - totally radio playable, yet definitely Surkin. Perfect.

Surkin - Next of Kin [MP3, FileDen]

I chose to put this track on purely for the fact its saved me so many times at Dusk Til Dawn. When the dancefloor's looking a little empty, and people are all smoking - its one of those songs that the people at the back will move their asses down to the dancefloor for. It's impossible not to dance to this track with its stupidly catchy lyrics and vocals, delivered by that (somewhat annoying, but only person who could pull it off) french kid Uffie!

Justice - The Party (Feat. Uffie) [MP3, FileDen]

Finally, one that should be party of every itunes and on every ipod - Big in Japan by those 80's legends Alphaville. It's easy to see why we named our night after it with a hook line like: 'Thing are easy when you're Big in Japan" - it's certainly kept me sane while staying in the culturally dead Bournemouth! So when your playing that house party and I ask for this track, I want no excuses! ENJOY!

Alphaville - Big in Japan [MP3, FileDen]

THIS SUMMER IS GOING TO BE A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

Love HM x

THIS IS A MUSIC BLOG

By Ben Goodbye



The other day I was compared to Carrie Bradshaw, people told me they’d imagined me sitting of my bed with my MacBook smoking a Marlboro light writing about failed relationships. Yeah, thanks guys
Tbh, I think I’m a nice blend of Charlotte and Samantha,
“I will wear whatever and blow whomever I want as long as I can breathe and kneel.” - Samantha
“Sex can still be great, even without an orgasm.” - Charlotte
I’m sure I’ve said something like that in the past

This is a music blog so I guess I should write about music. Nah!
Apparently I drank a little too much vodka at this BIG IN JAPAN this week. One of the last things I remember is my friend leaving and saying, “Mate, can you get my coat.” Next thing I knew I was being forcefully dragged into the club and then ending the night doing shots of tequila rose in the basement. The rest is a blur
Woke up the next morning to find out what carnage I had created. I was told it was a lot. I think I might be disowned if I say what happened but the experience will definitely stay with me. When you hit rock bottom real bad I doubt the feeling will ever go away that easily.

Thunderkatz - 3am (Klever’s So So Death remix)
Busted – 3am (Acoustic)

DATING RULES

By Ben Goodbye



The rule is you're not allowed to date someone your friend dated—ever. By the same token, you are never allowed to date your ex's friends. If you want to go out with a boy/girl but you kind of know his ex-girlfriend/ex-boyfriend, that's fine. Just don't expect to be friends with them ever again
I've broken this rule to often

I was left tenderhearted and frail when a group of us caught my "ex" with some guy in the toilet just after he said those three little words, few weeks later found out he slept with some gay I’ve never hated so much. Turns out he hid a lot from me.
We're done now. I guess thats karma.
But on the upside, I lost so much weight because of it

Annie - I Know UR Girlfriend Hate Me (Get Shakes Remix)
Pittsburgh Slim -Too Bad You're With Him (Pink is Punk Remix)
Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend (BenGoodbye Edit)