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Numero Group on WXDU Friday 11/18

After the Pinhook Numero Group panel on Friday November 18, tune in to WXDU from 8-10PM for a special post-Funk Disco Dance Friday show featuring Numero co-founder Rob Sevier and A&R rep Jon Kirby.  The two will be on to spin records and discuss the forthcoming Eccentric Soul Revue at the Carolina Theatre presented in conjunction with Duke Performance featuring Chicago soul artists the Notations, Renaldo Domino, and Syl Johnson.  Expect good radio vibes, giveaways, and hype for an awesome soul set on Saturday Nov. 19.  After the Revue, catch deep soul sets from Numero and Carolina Soul DJs at Whiskey bar in Durham, mere blocks from the Carolina! 

 

Kanye saves

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/node/148662

The divisiveness of 808s & Heartbreak is amazing... (so amazing... it's amazing...)  I'd like to hear from other people who've heard this record.  How many times have you heard it?  Is it a "grower"?  Do you find it therapeutic?  Most importantly, do you think 808s & Heartbreak can SAVE LIVES?  William Bowers' article has me thinking... with your emotional well-being in the balance, which way do you tip on Kanye's new album? 

 

Faves of the year...

1. Arthur Russell - Love is Overtaking Me (Audika, 2008)

2. Iron Curtain - Desertion 1982-1988 / Artifact (Pylon, 2007/8)

3. Das Kabinette - Spy Thriller (Minimal Wave, 2008)

4. VA - BIPPP:  French Synth-Wave 1979/85 (Born Bad, 2006/7/8)

5. Betty Botox - Mmm, Betty! (Endless Flight, 2008)

6. The Lines - Flood Bank / Memory Span (Acute, 2008)

7. Hercules & Love Affair - s/t (DFA, 2008)

8. Portishead - Third (Island, 2008)

9. Gang Gang Dance - St. Dymphna (the Social Registry, 2008)

10. Alex Moulton - Exodus (Expansion Team, 2008)