La Esquina

Namnambulu

2008-08-10T20:42:00.000-07:00

: Best synthpop you may not have known.

This duo without a doubt produced some of the words best synthpop, some of their work is comparable to no one else. I first heard their music as a I was searching on amazon for something new, something fresh and I came upon as a free mp3 download; little did I know that their music would be a part of my life from that point on.

Recently I just found out that parted ways, thankfully both of these guys have side projects and if you click on either of the pictures you will be directed to their official site where you can check out their side projects : here you, the newest addition to this site: Listen to their music.

| Forgiving |
| Faces |
| Game |
| Zeit |

Icon of Coil

2008-08-10T12:40:00.000-07:00

Icon of Coil :
What can be said about them, that the world has not already said. They are a Norwegian EBM group, who really took Industrial dance to a new level. Read more about them at their Wiki page or click the photo to the right to go to their official page.

Here are some songs for you enjoy:
| Simulated | [ from the Soul is in the software album]
| Regret (Combichrist remix) |
| Floorkiller | [From the album Serenity is the devil]

here is an extra from Birmingham 6 for you.

2008-08-09T13:29:00.000-07:00

Here is my favorite song from Birmingham 6: | Contagious |

And as always, if you have any requests, recommendations, or words email us at Herr enrique

Birmingham 6

2008-08-09T13:24:00.000-07:00

The Birmingham 6 were a group of men who were sentenced to life imprisonment in 1975 in the UK for the Birmingham pub bombings. Their conviction is seen throughout the world as the epitome of a "justice system gone wrong." These men, all Roman Catholics were stopped while they were on way to a funeral in Belfast for a friend [incidentally an IRA member.] Their conviction was overturned on the 14 of March 1991, these men never received an apology, nor anything that would put the Birmingham CID or the justice system in the wrong.

Birmingham 6 [the band] was formed in response to this injustice, to fight against [not only this injustice] but to all that is going around the world. Ive always believed that there is a vast majority of Industrial music that is meaningless, some groups have no content behind what they create. Birmingham 6, break those stereotypes- here are a few of their songs, ill let you decide.

| the kill |
| Police state [Mature bite mix] |
|Israel | the deadliest beat |

upcoming posts

2008-08-06T22:31:00.001-07:00

Here is a tentative list of what upcoming posts in the next few days will entail..:

Birmingham 6
Lights of Euphoria
Fields of the Nephilm
Project pitchfork
The Electric Hellfire Club
My life with the thrill Kill Kult
Imperative Reaction
and some others I plan to throw in to surprise you.

LaEsquina

The Damned

2008-08-06T19:19:00.001-07:00

The damned, is one of those groups that straddled what was early punk and then went on to venture on toward new paths. They always a had a sort of gothic element to themselves, and I don't know if I would even consider them punk despite their coming out of the same scene that produced other notables such as the sex pistols, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Generation X, etc.- They did pave the road for other British punk acts to have the chance to be successful, as they were the first brit punk band to release a single, release an album and tour the United States. Those are some pretty strong milestones that they accomplished.

Ill stop with the chatter and pass you on to the blokes of "The Damned."

Check out these songs:

| New Rose |
|Melody Lee |
| I just cant be happy today|
| Smash it up pt. 2 |

Misery Lab

2008-08-05T21:26:00.001-07:00

Considering that Rosetta Stone was the post before this; I thought it fitting that Misery Lab the moniker that Porl King of Rosetta fame goes under be given a focus. When I heard Porl was putting out music under a new banner, I was both looking forward to it and somewhat weary of it. I have been a huge Rosetta Stone fan for a long time, and I suppose I fell under that category of fans that are not that open to change, but upon first listen of songs by Misery Lab -- I knew my worries would be thrown to the wind. So if you may have been a fan of Rosetta Stone - there is no need for worry Porl is still making awesome music. In all reality its entirely different and I want to do him justice by not putting his newer work under that old category.

Here are some songs for you to check out:
| all there is
| no cure for life
| raze it to the ground |

Rosetta Stone

2008-08-05T16:24:00.001-07:00

The Rosetta Stone is an ancient Egyptian Artifact. It was discovered bythe French in 1799 and has served as an instrument in the advancement of the modern understanding of ancient languages.

Rosetta Stone was, is also one of the greatest Gothic rock music groups to have ever come out. I was firs introduced to them when I heard "nothing important" off the Gothik double c.d., I remember hearing it once and asking my friend to dub me a tape with just that song on it. There probably is no proper way to describe how much I enjoyed and still do enjoy their music.

Here is "Nothing Important" and my other favorite "If only and sometimes"

If you perhaps have any requests or recommendations or links to anything that may already be uploaded let us know, laesquina52@gmail.com .

Here is one of their videos:

another direction.

2008-08-05T15:53:00.000-07:00

LaEsquina

Those of us here are going to be branching off in another musical direction; including another genre to exist alongside the electronica and hip hop that we post for the masses here.

So don't forget to stop by, tell your friends, come back often: and last but not least,

We now offer Synthpop.. Industrial.. EBM.. and Gothik Rock.

the Presets

2008-07-25T22:32:00.001-07:00

The Presets are honestly a duo that have their own unique sound, they are a breath of fresh air in what otherwise would be a stale stagnate environment.

I must say one must listen to their music to really understand, so in the line of what we do here at this blog, here is a remix to one of their songs.

| This boys in love [lifelike remix] |

Here are some links to some of their pages,
| Official | my space | Wiki |

Namnambulu

2008-07-10T22:40:00.000-07:00

| Forgiving |
| Faces |
| Game |
| Zeit |

The Black Ghosts

2007-12-13T16:52:00.000-08:00

Ever had that song that runs up, down, from side to side, and all over your mind, an intoxication of sound blasting from every possible angle into every possible ear. The Black Ghosts, an Electro /Pop duel from London have been out for a while, but the single “Any Way You Choose To Give It” has blasted from my desktop, car, phone, and home sound system recently. It’s a dope ass fucking song that every person needs to hear before dying. Work of genius.

The Black Ghosts links: |Official|Myspace|

Anyway You Choose To Give It (Playgroup Remix)
Anyway You Choose To Give It (Fake Blood Remix)
Anyway You Choose To Give It (Extended Mix)
Anyway You Choose To Give It (Boy 8 Bit Mix)

Phoenix

2007-12-13T16:07:00.000-08:00

Some of the best modern indie melodic songs that have emerged in the last few years have originated from the French/Pop band, Phoenix. In 2000, their "United" debut cd hit the market, and was even featured in movies such as Farrell's Brothers, Shallow Hal, and Lost in Translation. Alphabetical, released in 2004, has such hits as "Run Run Run" and "Everything is Everything." It's Never Been Like That, released in 2006, magnificent to say the least. It's one of those bands that just capture you and bring you down from whatever turmoil that might be twirling within your imploding mind. Check them out!

Phoenix links |Official|Myspace|

Run Ru Run
Long Distance Call (Sebastian Tellier Mix)
Long Distance Call (25 Hours A Day Mix)
Long Distance Call

The led? Or the Leader?

2007-12-09T19:24:00.000-08:00

this is something I wrote and had given to a professor to read.
- enrique

The Led? Or the Leader?
One of the sheep? Or Shepherd?
Am i truly in control of myself or do other factors around me have an impact on that self.

Perhaps I could debate the subject of the existence of one's self, but this arguments would in itself be riddled with "I's."

Plainly it exists.
Us being in true control of it - that is something I doubt.
In that romantic sense, we want to say I am myself, that my actions are controlled measures, and I, only I influence them.

Even I would love to sit here and write that my world exists purely by my actions, by my choices, and no one or no thing had any outward, inward influence on it. That I say is absurd. When you sit back and ponder on it, that is when those little contradictions arise.

Now then, if I can't control myself, or have pure control, how do I go on living? How has, or how will my existence be determined. If there even is a life existing when one's world is strictly determined, then there must be a prior destination of man.

Which exists?
We all are working toward the same end -
the thought of an immortal god exists in being due to our hopes as people living for an end.
The end no one can pull them self from.

Our death is much the best proof of physical determinism, you are watching yourself fade into oblivion with each day that passes.
This walk into that silent world - this will warrant some form of reaction.

As in reference to the "Absurd," or at times like that you are making, or trying to in that time.
So that self, you may have thought yourself as defined by, this self can move.
This self is not concrete, with each choice made, the supposed concrete cracks and thus a change is born.
When faced with death at an old age, just because you made it that far does not mean you have accepted it.

Still you have the chance for suicide - couldn't suicide be seen as a leap of faith. "I took my life in hope of God being there at the end." Or the "my faith in god allowed me to take my life."
Still there is acceptance/and acceptance could be tied with suicide and the leap of faith.

Chromeo

2007-12-04T16:23:00.000-08:00

Every great super hero has their “fortress of solitude” where they device plans on how to defeat their arch nemesis or just chillax. Chrome’s electrofunk bat-cave is located in Montreal and New York City, where they create what half of us verly can imagine in our wildest dreams. This fantastic due is composed of P-Thugg (Patrick Gemayel), who’s weapons include keyboards, synthesizers, and talk box, and Dave 1 (David Macklovithc), who yields a guitar and lead vocals. They have been an unstoppable duo since early childhood, and are also known as the only successful Arab/Jewish collaboration since the begging of time. Imagine if Jesus and Muhammad join forces to make some kick ass fuckin’ music. |Art by Tonycristian29|

|Official|Myspace|

Fancy Footwork (D.I.M. Remix)
My Girl Is Calling Me (Blaze Edit)
Bonafide Lovin' (LA Riots Remix)
Bonafide Lovin' (Jori Hukkonen Remix)
Fancy Footwork (Guns 'N' Bombs Remix)
Fancy Footwork (Thomas Barford Remix)
Bonafide Lovin' (CCC Remix)
Tenderoni (Etienne De Crecy Remix)
Needy Girl (FrankMusik Remix)
Tenderoni (Sinden Remix Ft. Kid Sister)
Bonafide Lovin' (Tronik Youth Remix)
Needy Girl (Vandalism Remix)
Needy Girl (Bloc Party Remix)

Two Blazin' Ladies Burnin' It Up

2007-12-04T15:56:00.000-08:00

KID SISTER PRO NAILS

DJ Blaqstarr & Rye Rye Shake It To The Ground

Indie 101

2007-12-03T15:36:00.000-08:00

Tired of listening to the same old depressed shit that just makes you question so many things rather than enjoy life without regard to what it might mean. The fact that it is upbeat, happy, and romantic is all that matters. Don't get me wrong I like metal as much as the next head banger, but life is not always depressing, especially when you find beauty in the most and even the those likely places, things, or person. Here are a couple of bands that just rip that depressing self from your outer self, leaving you in a sublime state of mind. |Art by Mykola31|

Razorlight |Official|Myspace|

In The Moarning
Somewhere Else
Golden Touch
America (Erik Rumori Club Mix)
Hold On (Steve Lillywhite Mix)
Can’t Stop (Tong & Spoon Pure Pacha Mix)

The Rapture |Official|Myspace|

Get Myselft Into
Get Myself Into It (SebastiAn Remix)
Get Myself Into It (Prince LanguaRemix)
WAYUH (Scottie B Remix 2)
WAYUH (Simian Mobile Disco Remix)

Coconut Records |Official|Myspace|

Coconut Records is Jason Schwartzman's new band based in Los Angeles, California. You might remember him as the drummer from Phantom Planet with the hit single "California."

West Coast

Peter Bjorn & John |Official|MySpace|

Young Folks
Young Folks (Diplo Pussy Remix)
Young Folks (Datashat Remix)
Young Folks (Diplo Drums of Death Remix)
Young Folks (Punks Jump Up Disco Special Remix)
Young Folks (Thomas Andersson Remake)
Young Folks (Cousin Cole Re-Edit)
Young Folks (OrtzRoka Remix)
Young Folks (Beyond The Wizard's Sleeve Re-Animation)
Young Folks (My Gay Husband Edit)

Pixies |Official|Myspace|

Where Is My Mind
Where Is My Mind (String Quartet Tibute)

Tegan & Sara |Official|Myspace|

Ghost (Murge Remix)
Walking With The Ghost (Desert Eagles Remix)
Walking With The Ghost In Paris(Party Ben Mashup W/ Mylo)
Walking With a Ghost (Miami Horror Remix)
Walking with a Ghost (Sick of Me Mix)
Back In Your Head (tyler fedchuk's 1/2ALIVE Disco Remix)

For all you in LOVE or in the process of getting some LOVE or somewhere in between

Robi Draco Rosa |Official|

Crash Push (Remix)
Mas y Mas (Crash Push)
Como Me Acuerdo
Crash Push
Mas y Mas (Acoustic)

Cartoon Cartoon Son

2007-11-29T13:44:00.001-08:00

Ever wondered what our old school cartoon themes would sound like if they had a head on collision with Hip-Hop, The Milkman takes old school and new school together to make something great, greater.

The Milkman links: |Official|Myspace|Art by Asunder|

Tracklisting:
Intro
Ducktales
He-Man
Rocky and Bullwinkle
Batman/Superman Adventures
Pinky and the Brain
Captain Planet
Thundercats
Smurfs
Ren and Stimpy
Superfriends
Inspector Gadget
Underdog
Transformers
Pink Panther

The Milkman Present Saturfay Morning One Funk Productions RAR

Snoop Dogg Sensual Seduction

2007-11-29T13:36:00.000-08:00

When does it end?

2007-11-26T17:58:00.000-08:00

I had the chance to finish watching "To die in Jerusalem" tonight, and I have to recommend it to everyone.
The documentary focuses on two women, one from Israel, and the other from Palestine, both united as mothers. The Palestinian mother, her daughter became a suicide bomber, or Martyr, in her eyes, and blew herself up in a market in Israel killing the Israeli mothers daughter.
I can understand where both of them are coming, the lady from Israel had some good points, yet, so did the Palestinian mother.
She pointed out these, what did the U.S. due when it was occupied, what did France due, Algeria, Palestine land is being occupied, I can admit and see where they come from. I don't think the loss of innocent life does anything for either side.
And the majority of the arguments are one sided, tell me how many times have you heard/seen on the news about the Israeli forces attacking the Palestinian people, about them bulldozing their homes with people still in them, it happens, it happens alot, but we are so used to hearing about the "Muslim" people who have done wrong.
When we hear about attacks that they have done against Israel - - we focus on them, the world focuses on them, especially in this day and age where it seems the world is against the Muslim world.
Well go on the site for the Documentary,
watch what you can, there are two sides and don't focus on only one.
- Mr. E

| To Die in Jerusalem Site | To Die in Jerusalem on HBO |

Watch this video, it speaks about the abductions that Israel used against Pallestine, BEFORE Palestine abducted anyone, it is thestuff that you don't hear about.

Here is another one on the attacks made by the Israeli army. They don't allow foreign media in Palestinian areas, or refugee camps, but this video is taken by the Israeli media.

C.S. Lewis. Novelist:? or Philosopher? Christian? Or Atheist?

2007-11-24T10:00:00.000-08:00

We all know C.S. Lewis as th author of the Narnia Chronicles, yet, do you really know his entire body of work? Reading the Narnia chronicles you can pick apart each character and where they may reside in the bible, so it is an obvious, that Lewis was a Christian while writing this series. Did you know that he was an atheist until the age of 30. Not many people know that, that is also why when I read his pieces on Christianity I take them with a more open approach then I would have had he never known the other side, for to argue the point of something, or profess its virtues you must also know the opposing sides argument, and he truly knows it.
The other Mod and I, were discussing Lewis, and came to the conclusion that if anyone could convince someone to be a Christian then it would be Lewis - his writing has formed itself into a series of masterpieces that have already lasted longer then him, and I am sure will outlive us all.
In his book Mere Christianity Lewis criticized the idea that Jesus was a great teacher, and merely a human being. This is in reference to the matter of people accepting the existence of Jesus as nothing more then another person, and he popularized the following argument (which also came to be known as the Trilemma.)

Jesus was telling falsehoods and knew it, and so he was a liar.
Jesus was telling falsehoods but believed he was telling the truth, and so he was insane.
Jesus was telling the truth, and so he was divine.

This argument doesn't try to use any basis of Miracles to prove the divinity of Jesus. It uses his claims, in Jesus claiming to be of a divine nature, then his words must fall under one of the prior arguments. There really is no in between.
E- Books:
| Mere Christianity | Spirits in bondage |

If you want some further development on the teacher/divine aspect watch this, very interesting :

A piece from the movie "Shadow lands" based on the life of Lewis as played by Anthony Hopkins, if you have ever wondered where god was in the midst of your own suffering listen to this:

Old School Son

2007-11-23T17:48:00.000-08:00

Old School Mixtape Enjoy!

|Art by Rodier|

John Bourke-What is Love (The Toxic Avenger Remix)
Michael Sembello-She's A Maniac (Bloody Beetroots RMX)
Technotronic-Pump Up The Jam (Simian Mobile Disco Remix)
Olivia-Physical (Nightfacilities Remix)
Mighty Dub Katz-Magic Carpet Ride '07 (Shinichi Osawa Remix)
Little Eva-Locomotion (Flawless Victory Baltimotion Remix)
Joan Jett-I Love Rock N Roll (Beat Machine Remix)
Goldenchyld-Got To Keep On Moving
C+C Music-Everybody Dance Now (Arcade85 Remix)
Ace Of Base-All That She Wants (12 Inch Version)
Michael Jackson-Beat It (Kid Nexus 2007 Remix)
Jackson 5-I Want You Back (Dre Skull Remix)
Nancy Sinatra-Shot You Down (Audio Bullys Remix)
Barry Manilow-Can't Takes My Eyes Off You (1/2 Alive Remix)
Michael Jackson-Billie Danger (Wing Wang Twins)
Jodeci-Freek'n You (DJ Brrrapscallion & Carlton L Bruce Remix)
New Order-Blue Monday (Dmitry Fyodorov edit)
Pink Floyd-Another Brick In the Wall (Minitel Rose remix)
Everything But The Girl-Missing(Qoso Remix)
Quad City MSTRKRFT-Get On The Rave (Tyler Fedchuk's 1-2ALIVE mix)
Michael Jackson-Don't Stop Till Ya TKO
Kriss Kross-Jump (Customised by D*L*i*d)
New Royal Melody-Blinded By The Light (2007 Beatfreakz Remix)

Bonus:
Gypsy Kings-Bamboleo (Dance Remix)
Kaoma-Lambada-(2007 DeeJay QBA Club Remix) |The Forbiden Dance|

Royksopp - a group you didn't know you knew.

2007-11-22T13:01:00.000-08:00

Royksopp is a Norwegian duo whose music inspires your soul toward pure poetry. Their music has been licensed by Apple, T mobile, and most recently by Geico, their song "remind me" is the one song in the background of the Caveman commercials. So like a previous band I have shown you (The Knife) they are everywhere, we just don't know who they are. And my aim is to change that - if I was to describe the genre they might be paced in, I would be stuck here for hours trying to describe it. Sort of a electronic/trance/down tempo/new wave/synthpop/dark wave music group. Give them a listen - watch these videos they make that you find yourself getting entranced by. Thanks
They are also on the | Astralwerks | record label, the same label that started out Underworld, The Chemical Brothers, and many other electro acts from the early 90's, such as the Orb, and Orbital.
Mr. E

Kenna

2007-11-21T22:34:00.000-08:00

Virginia Beach has produced some of the most talented individuals like Pharrell Williams, Missy Elliot, Timbaland, Chad Hugo, and Kenna who make revolutionary music for generations to come. Kenna released his first album called New Sacred Cow in 2003, which was co-produced by Chad Hugo of The Neptunes. Three years later his second album hit the market called "Make Sure They See My Face," which was also co-produced by Hugo; his first single was featured on the Sony PSP commercial. The best way to describe his music is a blend of electro, synth pop, post rock, and house.

Kenna: |Official|Myspace|Wiki|

Kenna-Freetime
Kenna-State Of Control (RAC Mix)
Kenna-Out Of Control (Impossible Remix By Chad Hugo)
Kenna-Out of Control (New Rave Remix)
Kenna-Free Donuts And Shell Fish (Remix By Spankrock)

Telepopmusik

2007-11-21T22:22:00.000-08:00

French and electronic music seem to be made for one another like breakfast and eggs. Everyone has heard their famous single Breath, a very melodic and layback song, in the Mitsubishi 2003 Outlander commercial. Just chill back, pop open some bears and let the beats take you away into a land where breathing is your only worry. Enjoy!

Telepopmusik-Breathe (Ultra Tiger Remix)
Telepopmusik-Breathe
Telepopmusik-Let's Go Again

Absurdism : Albert Camus

2007-11-21T19:52:00.001-08:00

Albert Camus was a French Algerian, a philosopher of the 20th century, the second youngest man to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, second to Rudyard Kipling. Camus was a revolutionary, and I don't just mean that in reference to his writing, but to his actions.
Some would call him an existentialist, or at least part of the family, but this was a term that he tried to distance himself from as much as possible.
What Camus is most known for are his endeavors on the notion of the "absurd." His book the Myth of Sisyphus is something that is his chief work on it. I think what allows his work to be so accessible to the masses is that he wrote novels - his novel "The Stranger" is based on the Myth of Sisyphus. Even if you don't have an inclination toward philosophy, you will enjoy the Stranger. Once you pick it up, it is something you find yourself not being able to let go.
Camus defined our human condition as the absurd, as the confrontation between man's desire for significance/meaning/clarity and the silent, cold universe.
- Sincerely, Mr. E.

Depeche Mode

2007-11-21T16:07:00.000-08:00

The 80's brought indulgence and prosperity in every sense of the words, but more importantly in music. Their influences still vibrates in every beat, every synthetic sound, and melody that is born in the present and future. Depeche Mode without a doubt has achieved what most bands dream of, which is to become legends. After 27 years, their music outshines and outperforms many of the young wiper snappers coming into the game. Hats off to Depeche Mode!

Depeche Mode Links: |Official|Myspace|Wiki|

Depeche Mode-Never Let Me Down Again (Digitalism Mix)
Depeche Mode-Enjoy The Silence (Remix By Linkin Park)
Depeche Mode-Dangerous (7 Mix)
Depeche Mode-Home (Air 'Around the Golf' Remix)
Depeche Mode-I Feel You (Renegade Soundwave Afghan Surgery Mix)
Depeche Mode-Just Cant Get Enough (Skeet Skeet's Iphone Ringtone Edit)
Depeche Mode-Never Let Me Down Again (Split Mix)
Depeche Mode-A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)
Depeche Mode-Personal Jesus (Boys Noize Rework)
Depeche Mode-Policy of Truth (Capitol Mix)
Depeche Mode-Precious (Sasha's Gargantuan Vocal Mix)
Depeche Mode-World In My Eyes (Razormaid Remix)

Who is Banksy

2007-11-21T12:45:00.000-08:00

How much can art influence you? Take a look and decided for yourself.

Banksy: |Official|Wiki|

Who Is Banksy by Matt Parker

Salvation & Damnation in one Pill

2007-11-21T12:29:00.000-08:00

Imagine the cure for cancer has finally been developed, that one pill will completely annihilate that treacherous disease that has been responsible for the death of countless people, but the pill will produce more deaths than the actual dieses. The miracle pill has Jesus Lives and a cross in the middle of the pill. Would you take that pill? How would other religions perceive this and what would be the outcome? Email us at la_es_quina@hotmail.com with any comments or ideas.

Jesus Pills by Maracamp

Apocalypse

2007-11-21T12:23:00.000-08:00

I got this article from Current Tv and it is one of those articles that grabs you and shakes you. It made my day. PMT is a series of short animated films presenting new ideas about global consciousness and techniques for social and ecological transformation. Our first episode, "Towards 2012," introduces the project, explaining concepts from the best-selling book, "2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl" (Tarcher/Penguin, 2006) by Daniel Pinchbeck, in the author's own voice. Future segments will focus on shamanism, sustainability, alternative energy systems, the Mayan Calendar, quantum physics and synchronicity, human sexuality and a host of other subjects.

Avoidable Apocalypse by Postmodern Times

Unpalatable Russia

2007-11-21T12:06:00.001-08:00

A grotesque growing movement in Russia where neo-Nazi groups are brutally attacking immigrants and spreading their hate by posting violent videos online really hits close to home. Is this the mirror that that reflects the treatment and views of America against immigrants in general?

From Russia With Hate by Christof

What do you think about it? Right or Wrong? Email us at la_es_quina@hotmail.com

Rage Against The Machine

2007-11-20T18:42:00.000-08:00

Speechless!

RATM Links: |Official Page|myspace|Wiki Entry|Art by PRNT|

The giants that brought you "Born To Slow" give a new spin to a great song.

Rage Against The Machine-Renegades Of Funk (Crystal Method Remix)
Rage Against the Machine-Killing In The Name (Clumsy DJ Remix)

SebastiAn, a French electro DJ that has done some SICK remixes such as: Annie, Daft Punk, Cut Copy, Uffie, Kelis, The Klaxons, Block Party, and the list goes on. He works his magic and bam!

Rage Against The Machine-Killing in the name (Sebastian Remix)

Puscifer

2007-11-20T17:59:00.000-08:00

The mention of Maynard James Keenan should immeadtely bring to mind Tool and A Perfect Circle (Which has been posted before); his name is synonymous with sublimity, which wields a significant amount of power to shake your very foundations of norms. Puscifer is his side project, which has been featured in Underworld, Underworld: Evolution, and Saw II. Check It Out!

Puscifer links: |Official Page|myspace|Wiki Entry|

Puscifer-Trekka (Sean Beaven Mix)
Puscifer-The Undertaker (Renholder Mix)
Puscifer-Rev 22:20 (4:20 Mix)
Puscifer-Rev 22:20 (Dry Martini Mix)

The Knife - best group you have not heard of.

2007-11-20T15:47:00.000-08:00

What can be said about the knife - that has never been said before. Thats the problem, once your hear the music made by this brother and sister duo - you find yourself walking into another world. Brother and sister Karin and Olaf make music that will never be susceptible to time, yet I am sure time will be to their music.
This duos music has been featured in more places then you can mention, but they are a group no one knows. Along with Daft Punk they also don't show their faces in public, the one concert they performed in Sweden was not hampered by personal images, more so it was a visual masterpiece.
I will let their music do the speaking for them. Let me know what you think, I will add the Download links for some songs later.
- Mr. E.
The Knife links: |Official Page|Wiki Entry |

Here is Heartbeats Live :

Silent Shout live:

And another great one Pass this on:

Pass this on Live, you get to see Olaf in this video.

Music DL's :
The Knife-We Share Our Mother's Health (Ratatat Remix)
The Knife-Marble House (Rex The Dog Remix)
The Knife-Marble House (PTR remix)
| Heartbeats Original | Pass this on | Silent Shout | you take my breath away | Heartbeats (Rex the dog remix) | Neverland | na na na | like a pen | n.y. hotel |

Daft Punk

2007-11-19T16:04:00.000-08:00

If Daft Punk were an addictive and psychedelic drug, I wouldn't mind peer pressure or for that case any kind of pressure to take as much as needed to overdose. I can hear it now, "Another Daft Punk overdose get the adrenaline shot ready." That would be heaven! Visit their website or myspace for more music, tour information, and please support them. Art by Sarutokun

Here is your FIX

Daft Punk-Harder Better Faster Stronger (Neptune's Crazy Remix)
Daft Punk vs Queen-Another One Bites Da Funk (Party Ben)
Daft Punk-Around The World (Kid Dub Remix)
Daft Punk-Around the World (Laromlabs 2ao3 Mix)
Daft Punk-Digital Love (Red Foxxs Bmore Surprise Mix)
Daft Punk-Face to Face (Mercurius FM Jackin House ReEdit)
Daft Punk-Harder Better Faster Stronger (Cutso Special Blend)
Daft Punk-Harder Faster Stronger (Deadmau5 edit)
Daft Punk-Harder Faster Stronger (Ghettoruckus Remix)
Daft Punk-Human After All (Guy Man After All Justice Remix)
Daft Punk-Human After All (SebastiAn Remix)
Daft Punk-I want your digital Love (Jackson 5 Remix)
Daft Punk-One More Time (2003 Freestyle Remix)
Daft Punk-One More Time (2007 Brondi Electro Mix)
Daft Punk-One More Time (Krafty Kuts Remix)
Daft Punk-One More Time(Chris James More PunkRemix)
Daft Punk-Prime Time Of Your Life (Night Facilities Remix)
Daft Punk-What More Time (Krames Remix)
Daft Punk-Technologic (BuddhAbuser Remix)
Daft Punk-Da-Funk (Casino-Inc.Amazing Disco Remix)

Justice Remix

2007-11-19T15:36:00.000-08:00

Molotov

2007-11-19T06:41:00.000-08:00

Molotov has released a new album entitled "Enternamiente" which is one of the few things that Mexico has been able to produce on a continuous bases. By that I only mean music. The single right now is catchy maily because the lyrics are so fun to sing along to. Try singing this along to it, " Yofo zafa fofo, yofo zafa fofo, Yofo zafa fofo alofo nofo cofo cofo, Yofo zafa fofo, yofo zafa fofo." Check out the rest of the album and support their music. Enjoy!

Molotov-Yo Fo (Recommended)
Molotov-Guacala Que Rico

The video takes me back when I used to play touch or duck duck goose.

Action Philosophers Vo. 2

2007-11-17T18:58:00.000-08:00

Action Philosophers! Is a comic book series by artist Ryan Dunlavey and writer Fred Van Lente, first created for a comic book newspaper "Prophecy,” which was never published. Following this, the creative team won the Xeric Grant in late 2004. The comic homepage states, “Action Philosophers is the award-winning, critically praised comic book series detailing the lives and thoughts of history's A-list brain trust in a hip and humorous way that proves that philosophy is not just the province of boring tweed-enveloped college professors. It gives a new twist to a subject that we all use in our everyday lives. Action Philosophers Volume 2 presents Rene Descartes and his Discourse of The Method; he attempts to arrive at a fundamental set of principles that one can know as true without any doubt. Which leads to the famous quote, “I think, therefore I am” or more aptly, “I doubt, therefore I think, therefore I am.” It is a very funny, educational, and new way to look at philosophy. You can read the comic book Action Philosophers Vol. 2 and others at their website, and buy them. Enjoy!

To Be or Not To Be

2007-11-17T18:33:00.000-08:00

Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, historian, logician, mathematician, advocate for social reform, pacifist, and prominent rationalist. He received Nobel Prize in Literature, "in recognition of his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought"(The Nobel Foundation). He fought with two simple weapons that created an everlasting significant outcome in politics, humanity, and the world in general. His mind and a pen were essential weapons in the fight against violence. He published an essay that tackles a subject that we as humans debate throughout our life, Why I am Not a Christian. A profound essay makes us question our faith and religion. Hope you enjoy it and feel free to leave any feedback.

Bertrand Russell-Why I am not a Christian Audio
Bertrand Russell-Why I am not a Christian Text

Kanye West

2007-11-17T18:20:00.000-08:00

Call him arrogant, cocky, vain, and self-centered, but one cannot deny that this Chi City rapper takes the hip-hop game and transformers it like a sculpture. With every new album, he transforms, but still maintains that cockiness that we all hate and love. Is it because we wish to say that we are proud of our accomplishments but can’t, which makes Kanye so arrogant for doing so. Kanye has slowly paddled up the river of criticism, has fought off skeptics, and has reached the mountain of glory. I leave you with some of the craziest remixes.

Kanye West-Stronger (A-Trax Remix)
Kanye West-More Falls Down (DJ Crook Air)
Kanye West-Jesus Rocks You
Kanye West-Golddigger (Diplo Mix)
Kanye West-Stronger (Mano Remix)
Kanye West-Flashing Lightz (Jnrsnchz Strobelight Honey Mix)
Kanye West-Flashing Lights (Remix ft. Clipse & Dwele)
Kanye West-Stonger (DIPLO WORK IS NEVER OVER)
Kanye West-Homecoming (Rick Crescendo Remix)
Kanye West-Stronger (Tyler fedchuk's 1/2ALIVE remix)
Kanye West-Throw Some D's (Remix )
Kanye West-Gold and Iron Mambo
Kanye West-Gold Pusher
Kanye West-Kanye West-Diamonds (Ratatat Remix)
Kanye West-Beethoven's Fifth Gold Digger
Kanye West-Jesus Got Game (DJ Tomcat)
Kanye West-Jesus Walked Back And He's Black
Kanye West-Dirt Digger
Kanye West-Get Em High (A-Trak Remix)

Deftones Remix

2007-11-17T08:31:00.001-08:00

Deftones has been a vital role in my appreciation toward music in general; it has opened various doors like Depeche Mode, The Cure, Duran Duran, and Morrissey. The heavy riffs of Stephen Carpenter, that raw scream and melodic voice of Chino Moreno, the drumming of Abe Cunnigham, the simplistic bass by Chi Cheng, and Frank Delgado the man in charge of the turntables, keyboards, and sampling have created timeless music that stands out like red blood lipstick on a pale woman.

For new and old fans here is a couple of remixes.

My Own Summer (NIN Remix)
Around the Fur (Gone Wrong Remix)
The Boy's Republic (MMX Remix)
Pink Cellphone (Instrumental)
Minerva (Introverse Remix)
Hot Sharks (Unknown Remix)
The Boy's Republic (ACO Remix)
My Own Summer (Kelsey-Birger Remix)
Change (Polarwind Remix)
Weed (Nuno Remix)
Wicked (Tear the Roof off Remix)
My Own Summer (Mid Winter Remix)
Change (Halloween Remix)
Minerva (Backing Remix)
Feiteiceira (Techno Remix)

Johnny Cash

2007-11-17T07:06:00.000-08:00

Johnny Cash aka The Man in Black was an American, multi-Grammy Award-winning influential country/rock and roll singer-songwriter. His staggering influence can resonate from country, punk, rock, and even industrial. It is unavoidable not to be drawn into such a powerful force like Johnny Cash. A dim glowing red light faintly flickers in a distance calling at you, moving your body step by step toward the light, until you stand in that ring of fire. He is an American legend that lived and acted as he pleased. I leave you with his famous but simple introduction before the concert "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash." Art by Zeruch, check out his site for some other killer art.

Johnny Cash-Get Rhythemz (DJ Paparazzi remix)
Johnny Cash & Prodigy-Ring of Firestarter
Johnny Cash-God's Gonna Cut You Down (Mondkopf Plus de Sommeil Remix)

Johnny Cash Mixtape by Cash Remixed

Johnny Cash Remix Part 1
Johnny Cash Remix Part 2
Johnny Cash Remix Part 3
Johnny Cash Remix Part 4

Original Songs

Johnny Cash-Ring Of Fire
Johnny Cash-When The Man Comes Around

Covers

Johnny Cash-Personal Jesus
Johnny Cash-Hurt
Johnny Cash-I Won't Back Down
Social Distortion-Ring Of fire

Visit his website for more information and support his music.

Mark Bodnar

2007-11-15T18:31:00.000-08:00

Mark grew up by the shores of the Great Lake Erie in Ohio. He moved to a haunted quarter of the state capitol and earned a BFA from the Columbus College of Art & Design in 2001. Since then, his artwork has been seen in gallery shows from New York to Los Angeles as well as various publications including The New York Times and National Geographic Adventure. Currently living in Los Angeles, he’s been hard at work on the pilot episode of a cartoon series that he co-created at Cartoon Network. Check out Mark Bodnar's website for upcoming art, news, and events.

Barber BeachThe Hardest Part
The Long Cut

Commisions:
illustration for america magazine article "taxing work"

illustration about capitalism for america magazine

A Small Meal

2007-11-15T17:46:00.000-08:00

A Modest Proposal: For Preventing the Children of Poor People in Ireland from Being a Burden to Their Parents or Country, and for Making Them Beneficial to the Public, commonly referred to as A Modest Proposal, is a satirical pamphlet written and published by Jonathan Swift in 1729. Swift suggests in his essay that the Irish might ease their economic troubles by selling children born into poverty as food for rich gentlemen and ladies. The modern phrase "a modest proposal" derives from the work. This proposal always produces a good chuckle no matter how many times I read it. Enjoy!

Jonathan Swift-A Modest Proposal Audio

Thanks to LibriVox for the audiobook and for more books check their website.

Jonathan Swift-A Modest Proposal Text

Capital Punishment

2007-11-15T17:03:00.000-08:00

La Esquina not only tries to introduce great musicians, artist, but also great writers that will develop the community into a more coherent unit that may rise above the typical Hispanic stereotype.

The below audio and text document appears to be an introduction Victor Hugo wrote for his work, "The Last Days of a Condemned". It appears separate under the heading Essays on Humanity in a collection published by Walter J. Black, Inc. 1928.

I have provided an audio essay for those individuals that may have trouble reading it or are too busy.

Victor Hugo-The Last Day Of A Condemned Essay Audio

Victor Hugo-The Last Day Of A Condemned Essay Text

Feel free to email us with any feedback, comments, or suggestions for further readings at la_es_quina@hotmail.com

Popin'

2007-11-13T20:15:00.000-08:00

The Owl

2007-11-13T19:23:00.000-08:00

Check this video by I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness.

DJ Khaled I'm So Hood (Remix)

2007-11-13T19:21:00.000-08:00

A Perfect Circle Remix

2007-11-13T16:50:00.000-08:00

Soul

2007-11-13T15:11:00.001-08:00

How can you enjoy Hip-Hop and R&B without first tasting the essential fruit of Soul Music? That uplifting feeling that removes you from modern technological era to a more simple time where you could sit back with a large ice-cold lemonade and snap your fingers to Sam & Dave. Lay back in your black satin king size bed with a glass of smooth Courvoisier, while some sexual healing takes all your stress away. Original art from Roots Girl check out her digital art. Foxxxxy!

Sam & Dave-Hold On (DJ Nature Remix)
Moby-Flower
Chuck Berry-Ding A Ling (Debonair Samir Remix)
Dre Skull-I Want You Back
Todd Terry Allstars-Get Down (Kenny Dope Mix)
Marvin Gave-Sexual Healing (Mercurius FM Soul of House Mix)
Jamie Lidell-A Little Bit More
Amy Winehouse-Back to Black (Marcelo Guerra Static Edit Remix)
Amy Winehouse-Rehab (Hot Chip Remix)
Mark Ronson-LFS ft. Kasabian
Mark Ronson-Valerie ft. Amy Winehouse

Monday Hip-Hop Mixtape

2007-11-11T20:13:00.000-08:00

Dang Son! Here is a mixtape of some dope ass Hip-Hop songs that are among the best to get you out off that awful Monday routine. Great art by Delicious-Daim check out more of his stuff. Big Love

Dr.Dre-Forgot About Dre (Dj Mighty Mi Tour Dre France Remix)
Eve-Tambourine (DJ Illo Club Mix)
Bootyslaperz-Pump Repeat
Talib Kweli-Hot Thing (Jim Sharp Remix)
Al-Haca-Banana Split
Wale-Elevators (Scottie B remix)
Sidney Looper-Jumbo Jangles
Harrison Schaaf-Karate (I Make It Rain)
M.I.A.-Bingo (Diplo Mix)
Kanye West-Flashing Lightz-(Jnrsnchz Strobelight Honey Mix)
Swizz Beatz-Top Down
UNK-Walk It Out (A-Trak Remix)
Kanye West-Young Folks
50 Cent-She Wants It (Williams Brothers Remix)
Kia Shine-Crispy (Justin Kase Gets Raw Remix)
Omarion-Ice Box (Nu Soul Azza Remix)
Timbaland-The Way I Are (Remix) (feat. Tyssem)(French)

Mixtape

Annie

2007-11-08T15:33:00.001-08:00

A pounding sound system composed of a bass that makes the ground rumble, pebbles start floating, as if no gravity existed, and through the ground and air you feel Boom-Bam-Boom-Bam-Boom-Bam. Your chewing gum starts to dance to the same beat that surrounds your environment. Every movement of your body down to your heartbeat is synchronized with the beat. You sing along to so many hits, but which is her greatest hit? Check her myspace for more info, music, and tour dates.

Annie-Always Too Late (Joakim Mix)
Annie-Heartbeat (The Field Remix)
Annie-The Greatest Hit
Annie-Heartbeat (Phones Maximo Remix)
Annie-Heartbeat (Alan Braxe Remix)
Annie-Chewing Gum
Annie-Chewing Gum (Bubble pop Mix)
Annie-The Greatest Hit (Extended Disco Mix)

Cumbias

2007-11-08T15:15:00.001-08:00

You can never go wrong with cumbias and remixes; Kumbia All-Starz did a very good cover of "Parece Que Va A Llover" and other assorted great cumbia hits, but you also have Super Mercado who made a great summer hit "Que Calor." There is also a cumbia version of M.I.A.-Paper Planes that I highly recommend.

Kumbia All-Starz-Parece Que Va a Llover (DJ Explow Infante Mix)
M.I.A.-Paper Planes (Cumbia Remix)
Laura Leon-Suavecito (Dj Headd Remix)
Supermecado-Que Calor (C-Mireles Ext. Edit)

Edu K

2007-11-07T23:38:00.000-08:00

Edu K, is the first ripple in the water of Brazilian Baile Funk, the "it guy" that paved the way for bands like Bonde De Role and many more. Brazil and sex, the perfect combination for the hit single, Sex-O-Matico. To experience Edu K is to experience the sunny beaches of Brazil that are crowded with gorgeous women. I highly recommend him and also check his mypsace for tourdates, music, and info. Here is a couple of his remixes.

Edu k-Sex-O-Matic (Mavisany Mix)
Edu K-Popozuda Rock N Roll
Edu K-Hot Mama (Bondo Do Role Mix)
Edu K-Gatas Gatas Gatas (Cookers Remix)
Edu K-Gatas Gatas Gatas (Mash Up www.masalacism.blogspot.com)

Fatal Bazooka

2007-11-07T22:57:00.000-08:00

Fatal Bazooka, what accurate words can be used to describe them; parody Hip-Hop would be accurate, but they make you laugh and sweep the dance floor with the Robot. Michael Youn a tough ass French Rapper brings his A game and with the help of Yelle on his new single "Parle a ma main" (Talk To The Hand) he puts a gangsta spin on Hip-Hop. Their CD entitled Tas Vu? droped 5/28/2007, and has created a buzz. Check out Fatal Bazooka's myspace for more songs and info. I leave you with two hot joints, which are my personal favorites.

Fatal Bazooka-Trankillement
Fatal Bazook-Parle A Ma Main ft. Yelle

Mr. Me Too

2007-11-06T20:25:00.001-08:00

The hip-hop duo Clipse who brought you "When was the last time" has a new remix of "Mr. Me Too" done by Neon Coyote. Neon Coyote from Brooklyn, New York who have been putting out some sick remixes; check their Myspace for more remixes. Also, I will just mention Wamp Wamp, which should brings to mind Slim Thug and slow cruising. The best way to describe this song is Wamp Wamp.

Clipse-Mr. Me Too (Neon Coyote Remix)
Clipse-Wamp Wamp Ft. Slim Thug (Co. Fee Remix)

Bonde De Role

2007-11-06T18:45:00.000-08:00

Dança is the first term that comes to mind when those first beats hit my ears; the vibrations of those funk sounds make me just want to loose it. Loose myself in a stream of notes and beats that surround my every sensation. Bonde De Role consist of MCs Pedro D'Eyrot and Marina Ribatski, and DJ/MC Rodrigo Gorky who tear up the roof. Hear are a couple of remixes that will get any event popin'.

Bonde De Role-Melo Do Tabaco (A Trak Remix)
Bonde De Role-Solta O Frango (Crstbl Remix)
Bonde De Role-Gasolina (Fake Blood Remix)
Bonde Da Role-Solta O Frango (Ladytron Mix)
Bonde De Role-Solta O Frango (Bitchee Bitchee Ya Ya)
Bonde De Role-Funk Da Esfiha (Ghetto Ass Curtis Vodka Remix)

Got To Love The Chickens