It’s been quite a long time since I’ve posted anything here, and for that I apologize. Perhaps one could say the World Cup does an amazing job of occupying otherwise unoccupied time — YAY ESPAÑA!!. Regardless, I return to my online presence bearing the gift of music, as always. I introduce to you International Herb Volume Three: 18 more of my favorite reggae tunes mixed into thirty minutes of pure summertime vibes. Enjoy!

>> DOWNLOAD INTERNATIONAL HERB VOLUME THREE

Track listing:
01. The Jamaicans – Ba Ba Boom
02. The Abyssinians – Satta Massagana
03. Yellowman – Sensemilla
04. Anthony Johnson – Strictly Rub A Dub
05. Early B – History of Jamaica
06. Papa San – Money A Fe Circle
07. Shabba Ranks – Respect
08. Half Pint – One Big Ghetto
09. The Tamlins – Baltimore
10. Reggie Stepper – Cu Oonuh
11. Michigan & Smiley – Diseases
12. Tenor Saw – Pumpkin Belly
13. Super Cat – Trash & Ready
14. Pinchers – Agony
15. Ini Kamoze – World A Music
16. Chaka Demus & Pliers – Murder She Wrote
17. Tiger – When
18. General Trees – Everything So So So So

To stream/download volumes one and/or two, click here.

When I first saw this video last week I wanted to share it right away, but I decided to wait and feature it for this week’s #MusicMonday selection. One of my favorite songs at the moment, I’ve dropped this on the decks everywhere from Fashion Week in NYC to small venues in Kentucky. The reaction is always positive. Baby I’m Yours is an official tune, and will be in rotation for years to come. Thanks Breakbot.

I’ve been on a huge Rage Against The Machine kick over the past week so this week’s #MusicMonday selections will be dedicated to them! Enjoy one of the greatest bands of all-time. And as always, you can follow me on Twitter at @Brocktologist.

We did this event a few Saturdays ago and the feedback was so positive Cosmic Charlie’s has asked us to come back and do it on a weekly basis. Come hang with us erry Friday night at 12:30am for free, drink cheap (or not-so-cheap) drinks and jiggle it. We’ll be taking requests (and tips) as well. See you there.

Cosmic Charlies is located at the intersection of Euclid and Woodland near UK’s campus in Lexington, KY.

Selections for #MusicMonday. Follow me on Twitter @Brocktologist.

….and today Nemo released the video for his single “Memories”

Join us as we treat Lexington to a long-awaited day & night of funky, jazzy, swingy house music at Devassa Bar & Lounge. Featuring the music of Forrest Avery (Portland), RTHM (Nashville), Jangatha (Indianapolis), Corduroy Mavericks (Lexington), Brocktologist (Paris) and DJ Jung (Chicago).

[ Date ] Saturday May 29
[ Time ] 4:00pm-2:30am
[ Cost ] Free before 10pm, $5 after
[ Place ] Devassa Bar & Lounge

Located in Victorian Square
401 W Main St
Lexington, KY

Need directions / map? Click here: http://bit.ly/98rymh

To RSVP on Facebook click here.

This week I’m featuring two of my favorite artists, Matt Duncan and Nemo. Both of these guys have put forth considerable efforts to progress the music scene in Lexington through their unique artistry and, of course, hard work. Despite being of different genres, each has managed to bring together a conglomerate of musicians and fans, helping Lexington advance to becoming a scene both exposed to and focused on artistry rather than simply a friendly demographic or cliché.

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MATT DUNCAN

Matt released his debut EP, Beacon, this past Saturday at Cosmic Charlie’s in Lexington, KY. It was a packed house and the show was amazing to say the least. I’ve attached the title track from his EP for download below, fall in love with it, then buy the entire project from Hop Hop Records by clicking here.

DOWNLOAD >> Matt Duncan – Beacon (.mp3)

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NEMO

Nemo recently filmed this [awesome] artist profile and I’ve been waiting until today to share it here. I’ve attached the featured track, Elevator Music Remix, for download below. You can download both of his EP projects directly from his website here: leaderofdafreeworld.com

DOWNLOAD >> Nemo – Elevator Music (Remix) (.mp3)

For those of you who enjoyed International Herb Volume One, the wait for Volume Two is finally over! If you haven’t already downloaded Volume One I highly suggest doing so. I’ve packed the sequel with 12 tracks full of positive vibes complimented by a heavy portion of dub, perfect for summer nights and relaxing sessions. Play both mixes back to back for a full hour of reggae goodness. Stream or download below (down arrow)! BLESS!

Track Listing…
Typhoon All Stars – Rack A Tack
Bongo Herman & Eric “Bingy Bunny” Lamont – Freedom Fighter
Carl Bradney – Slipping Into Darkness
John Holt – Police In Helicopter
King Tubby – Dub Of Rights
Yabby You – Deliver Me From My Enemies
Dadawah – Burning Drums
Bongo Herman – Vice President
The Gladiators – Looks Is Deceiving
King Tubby – A Living Version
The Gladiators – Soul Rebel
Groundation – Ruling Dub

Reposting this via Forever Fatimah

“I want the rest of the world to understand how wonderful and how optimistic and hopeful the people of Gaza are, and how they’d be excellent partners in moving forward, if only we’d talk with them.” – NGO worker and organizer.

I’ve only got one selection for #MusicMonday today, a brand new video from Lexington local, Shayne Fontaine for his single “You and Me”. Enjoy.

Just got this clip back today from Primary Colors. Includes interviews with The Chaotic Good and DJ Warren Peace, hosted by Nathan Morris. Part 2 with video footage of our set (as Dinosaurs and Disasters) coming soon!

The idea for this event came up at dinner before this year’s Beaux Arts Ball and I’m extremely excited to announce that it is finally happening! I’m teaming up with DJ Figure, from Louisville, to bring Lexington a Daft Punk tribute show at Cosmic Charlies! We will be behind the decks all night (following an early performance from Matt Duncan) playing Daft Punk originals, remixes and other closely related material. Doors open at 9pm and $5 is all it takes to pass through them. BOOM!

Related show

• Artist: Brocktologist
• Date: Saturday, May 22nd 2010
• Time: 11:00pm
• City: Brocktologist in Lexington, KY
• Venue: Cosmic Charlies
• Country: United States
• Admission: $5
• Notes: Daft Punk Tribute
• Add to Google Calendar | Download iCal

We’re back at Devassa this Friday (May 21) for Bacardi B-Live and we’re bringing the OK Dee Jays from Louisville with us. Expect to hear all your favorite house, disco, electro and hip hop tunes. As always, the event is free and starts at 10pm. Looking forward to seeing some friendly [dancing] faces!

Related show

• Artist: Brocktologist
• Date: Friday, May 21st 2010
• Time: 11:00pm
• City: Brocktologist in Lexington, KY
• Venue: Devassa
• Address: 401 W Main St.
• Country: United States
• Admission: FREE
• Age restrictions: 21+
• Notes: w/ OK DJs (Louisville)
• Add to Google Calendar | Download iCal

Greetings from sunny Charleston, South Carolina. I’ve compiled this week’s selections for #MusicMonday in mixtape form. See description and track listing below! Enjoy!

These are all your new favorite songs, just in time for Summer. This collection was inspired by the stylish Hollywood Plaid Parties of 1957. Simply knowing the “in-crowd” didn’t grant you access to these controversial soirées – no – one also had to be adorned in plaid clothing to party. Back then, plaid was considered a uniform of the counter-culture, frowned upon by the mainstream, obviously, because the mainstream always yields in way of actual cool. So, download this sexy compilation, put on your best plaid outfit and invite some friends over. It’s time to party.

Track listing:
1. Breakbot feat. Irfane – Baby I’m Yours
2. Flight Facilities – Crave You (Bxentric Remix)
3. Nightwaves – Fascination (Bit Funk Remix)
4. WebQueawry – Searching (Mam remix)
5. Cecile & Venice – Rimmel
6. Miami Horror – Make You Mine (Codebreaker Remix)
7. Yolanda Be Cool – Afro Nuts (DCUP Remix)
8. Au Revoir Simone – Only You Can Make You Happy (Punches Remix)

DOWNLOAD >> Brocktologist – The Plaid Party (.mp3)

This is such an amazing video, I had to repost.

via Google Chrome Blog
Yesterday, we released a new beta for Chrome, and teamed up with a few creative minds to bring Chrome’s speed to life with an early preview of a series of fun, unconventional speed tests for the browser. As promised in my blogpost, here’s a follow-up video of the full results!

And behind the scenes: