Bluff a Music Geek

Ever been smacked down by a friend with an encyclopedic knowledge of music? You can fight back without really having a clue.

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Adopt obscure tastes. So obscure they're nonexistent. Tell your friend you're a big fan of the Egyptologists or some other made-up group. (What's he gonna say — "I've heard of every band, and that's not one of them"?) If he can't get a handle on your palate, your opinions are unimpeachable.

Answer questions with questions. "I think I've heard of Flop. Who was their manager?" Checkmate. It's surely not your fault this so-called fan can't provide enough background info to help you pluck Flop from your mental jukebox.

Use the magic words. To paint bands you know nothing about with broad, meaningless strokes, you need only two adjectives: overrated and underrated. With careful use, you can position yourself as a sophisticated critic of criticism, a qualified judge of not just music but the canon itself. Leg-sweep your foes with baffling pronouncements. The Beatles? Underrated. Another good word is reactionary. Everything is reactionary so it's a superfluous statement

props go to wired.com how to's,  I really had to laugh after reading this. The right people will know why.

source:http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Bluff_a_Music_Geek

now go enjoy a good beer, it's octobe(e)rfest time,

cheers

Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - ARK.1

"we got a big one here! you don't wanna' miss this! richard norris, founding member of the grid, and london's premier dj, producer and remix maestro erol alkan have been releasing music under the beyond the wizard's sleeve moniker since 2007, when their first 12" sold out in a matter of days. then came the second, third and fourth releases, all selling out as soon as they hit the shelves. here is a collection of some of the finest moments from the 4 highly sought after 12's. this is a serious slice of esoteric, eclectic freakbeat weirdness. re-edited nuggets, long lost exotic psychedelia and krauty, disco beats are all mangled into previously unheard shapes. totally exclusive to rough trade, this is simply some of the most vital, mindbending and great music to be heard. do. not. miss." -Rough Trade

'nuff said, big thank you to soundweave. really made my day when I heard it. and the next one, as well.

plus this band has a preciously brilliant name.

and don't forget:

KEEP KIDS DANCING!