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Help the La Jolla Seals Remain

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Can you believe that Attorney Paul Kennerson has been working hard for years to remove the beloved La Jolla seals from “Children’s Pool” at Casa Beach? Everybody else seems to loves them as they are a huge draw for tourists and locals alike. Now that seals are in trouble all up and down the coast, it seems a particularly poor idea to kick them out of this little cove. On top of that, the plan for removal of the seals is to play a recording of dogs barking 24/7, to the tune of $700,000 a year. What???

Anji visits the La Jolla seals at Children’s Pool & is quite tickled

Join the Facebook Group “Save La Jolla Seals: SealWatch San Diego” to help spread the word!

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Chillcast #175: Birthday Love

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This is a special birthday episode for my favorite person in the world — Ryan Lum! I started this playlist back during the Wimbledon Open, thinking it would be a cute play on the word “Love” but it has since evolved with the addition of new music that fits the theme. Enjoy this mix of brand new and classic “love” songs of various electronica genres. I know Ryan would rather hear some classic rock with a great guitarist, but that would be a whole other podcast, wouldn’t it? Either way, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!

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Playlist:

  1. “Love Is A Mantra (Dub Remix)” Astronauts of Antiquity Rocket Science For Dummies (2008) Buy on iTunes
  2. “Bite Sized Love” Kush Endure Vol. 1 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  3. “True Love” Merge of Equals Intoxicating (2009) Buy on Beatport | Buy on iTunes
  4. “Processing…Luv (Return to Mono Mix)” Divasonic Gyrationz, LUV & High – The Remixes (2008)   More at Podsafe Music Network | Buy on iTunes
  5. “Found Love” Blaze Found Love (2007)  Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  6. “Love & Romance & A Special Person” Joakim Milky Ways (2009) Download Free Mp3
  7. “My Love (Morton Lenco Short House Mix)” M&M Bros. Ft. Andrea Sunset House Cafe Vol. 1 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  8. “True Love 1980 (Timothy Allan Remix)” Ash True Love 1980 (2009) Buy on Beatport
  9. “Give Me Your Love” Loverush UK! ft. Carla Werner Loverush Presents the Miami Progressive/Trance Promo 2 (2009)
  10. “Do And Don’t For Love” Kioki Do And Don’t For Love (2002) More Info | Download Free Mp3

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Artist of the Week: Merge of Equals

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Germany’s Sine Music has become a staple of The Chillcast with their steady flow of laid back compilations such as Chillbar, Cosmic Chill Lounge, and Cool Off Chillout. One of the acts that consistently stands out from these collections is, without a doubt, Merge of Equals. Zurich producer, Flavio Maspoli, has collected 18 of his moody chillout singles to create the first-ever artist album for this comp-centric label. And the timing couldn’t be more perfect! With summer in full swing, this hour and a half long mix of lush instrumentals and exotic vocal tracks is sure to set the mood for drinks with friends out under the stars on those long, warm nights. Now you know I love female vocals so I’m pleased to note that this album features an International mix of lovely singers including Gina Estrada, Shunnae Love, Megumi, Sitta, Kotomi, and Fiona Daniel. All in all, Merge of Equals’ Intoxicating certainly lives up to it’s title with dreamy soundscapes and a loungey Ibiza mood.

Sine Music and Merge of Equals have generously allowed us to offer a free download of the song “Photic Zone” from this album for a limited time. You can also stream 3 other songs in full from the Last.FM site, so be sure to check it out!

Merge of Equals

Download “Photic Zone” (320 mp3) – sorry, this download is no longer available!
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Chillcast #174: What U Live 4

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The Chillcast has got more of what you live for; the very best new music online! Sorry, I couldn’t resist a tie-in with a song that I’m very excited to present to you fine listeners this week featuring one my favorite artists whom I’ve never been able to play on the show before due to my show’s strict Podsafe status. This whole show is truly exceptional, with some great new finds and music sent in to the show. You are in for a treat, my friends! Hey, don’t forget to download the free album, EP and song included in the shownotes. Enjoy!

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Download The Chillcast #174 (mp3)

Playlist:

  1. “Spinning (Extended Version)” Balligomingo Under An Endless Sky (2009) Buy CD on Amazon | Buy Digitally via Balligomingo
  2. “From Out Of Nowhere (Tom Pritchard Remix)”  Adam Fielding From Out Of Nowhere (2009) Download Free Mp3 EP
  3. “Changing” Xemplify Silk Lounge Vol. 1 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  4. “Time And Tide” GXR Diamonds & Pearls Lounge Vol. 2 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  5. “Dexterity” Double6Project Doublesix (2009) Download Free Mp3 Album
  6. “If You Were Mine” Merge of Equals Intoxicating (2009) Buy on Beatport | Buy on iTunes
  7. “Will You (Frederic Galliano Remix)” Bob Holroyd Re:Mixed | Re:Constructed | Re: Worked (2009) Buy CD on Bob’s site
  8. “Don’t Look Back (Omegaman Remix)” Tal M. Klein Presents The Disco Builders Don’t Look Back EP (2009) Buy on Juno
  9. “Believe Me” Blu Mar Ten Believe Me EP (2009) Buy on iTunes
  10. “Lie To Ourselves (ft. Jen Lasher – Original Radio Edit)” Christopher Lawrence & Dave Audé Lie To Ourselves (2009) More On This Album | Download Free Mp3
  11. “What You Live For (Laidback Luke Remix)” The Partysquad feat. Doyle Bramhall II & Erykah Badu What You Live For (2009) Buy Dance4Life 2009 on iTunes | Buy What You Live For (Single) on Beatport (exclusive!)

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Chillcast Video #31: Merge of Equals

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Today’s musical guest is Merge of Equals, with their new video for “Take You There” featuring guest vocalist Sitta. This is the first single from the band’s first full-length album, Intoxicating, just released by Sine Music. Check out my review of the album next week on my new Artist of the Week feature. I’ll also be including another great track from the album on this week’s Chillcast with Anji Bee, so don’t miss out!

Download Chillcast Video #31: Merge of Equals (mp4)

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Chillcast #173: New & Ecclectic

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This week we check out more groovy tracks from some of the great new releases sent in to The Chillcast last week plus some even newer releases and new artists to the show. This episode features a pleasinginly eclectic mix of downtempo, house, dub, electro funk, world, idm, and drum ‘n’ bass. Of course, you can just call it all “chillout” if you like! Don’t forget to grab the 4 free downloads, care of IODA. Hey, hope you’re enjoying your summer, baby, I know I sure am!

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Playlist:

  1. “Creativity (ft. Shunnae Love)” Merge of Equals Intoxicating (2009) Buy on Beatport | Buy on iTunes
  2. “Good Fellas (Short Cut)” Schwarz & Funk Sunset House Cafe Vol. 1 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  3. “Moonlit Horizons” Desert Dwellers Downtemple Dub: Roots (2009) More On This Album | Free Mp3
  4. “I Hear You Dreaming (Larry Heard Nocturnal Mix)” Ananda Project ft. Heather Johnson & Terrance Downs Mix the Vibe: Osunlade (2009) More On This Album | Free Mp3
  5. “Alone” Tal M. Klein Presents The Disco Builders Don’t Look Back EP (2009) Buy on Juno
  6. “Se Eu For” Romulo Fróes No Chão Sem O Chão (2009) More On This Album | Free Mp3
  7. “Printshop” Badmammal Album 3 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  8. “Made of Air” Blu Mar Ten Believe Me EP (2009) Buy on iTunes
  9. “The Third Planet” Meditronica Meditronica (2009) More On This Album | Free Mp3
  10. “World Gone Crazy (Psychosomatic Radio Mix)” Sleepthief ft. Coury Palermo World Gone Crazy EP (2009) Buy on iTunes

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Chillin’ with Lovespirals #67

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Ryan and Anji bring you a final update (*crossing fingers*) on the noisy neighbor’s construction project and getting back into the studio to record again. Lots of talk about Lovespirals’ new song, “One Of Those Days,” plus a preview of it at the end of the show. Ryan describes his new Howie pedal and how it mimicks a Dumble amp sound which leads into to a conversation about various studio upgrades the band have made this year. They also discuss the their recent quest for an outside recording space, share the religious experience they had at the final Clapton & Winwood show at the Hollywood Bowl, mention their excitement at going to see Doyle Bramhall II with the Arc Angels this week, and talk about participating in the Meals For Seals sponorship program at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center.

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Steve Winwood “Low Spark of High Heel Boys” Live at Hollywood Bowl

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Artist of the Week: Sleepthief

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Justin Elswick gives us a taste of what’s to come on the new Sleepthief album with his first single, “World Gone Crazy.” This digital release includes 5 remixes, all featuring the vocals of Coury Palermo, formerly of the band Lynden. His emotive voice sounds amazing in each musical setting, and I must point out that the vocal production is simply outstanding in every mix. If this is an indication of what we can expect from the new Sleepthief album, then it should prove to be truly top notch. I would have loved to hear the original version on this EP, but I guess we’ll just have to wait for the full album. Meanwhile, the Sensory Gate mix has the sort of lush melancholy I’ve come to expect from Sleepthief releases, while the Psychosomatic mix throws a bit of radio friendliness into the production, and Nick Murray – as could be expected – gives it the full club treatment. By the way, there was apparently a bit of a mixup with the masters and so iTunes is currently offering the demo version of Murray’s mix. I’m told it should be updated by the end of the week. If you are a completist, you may want to grab this soon-to-be rarity from iTunes while you can.

Sleepthief
“World Gone Crazy (ft. Coury Palermo)”
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Stream the full EP on Sleepthief’s MySpace

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Chillcast #172: Instant Bliss

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A flood of fantastic new music came in over the 4th of July weekend, so this show basically put itself together. With a few tracks from the new Music Alley (formerly Podsafe Music Network) and Promonet thrown in and one more song from Chillcast Artist of the Week, Under, we have got one heck of a show today! Song premiers, remixes, and sneak peaks — even a Chillcast Exclusive — compose this lush, vocal filled show. Prepare to hit the “repeat” button, baby.

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Download Chillcast #172 (mp3)

Playlist:

  1. “World Gone Crazy (Sensory Gate Remix)” Sleepthief ft. Coury Palermo World Gone Crazy EP (2009) Buy on iTunes
  2. “Menina (ft. Fiona Daniel)” Merge of Equals Intoxicating (2009) Buy on Beatport
  3. “Don’t Look Back” Tal M. Klein Presents The Disco Builders Don’t Look Back EP (2009) Buy on Juno
  4. “Ven A Mi” Velvet Lounge Project Trip To The Beach (2008) Buy on iTunes
  5. “Badooba” The Flavor Foundation Instant Bliss (2009) On Music Alley | Buy on iTunes
  6. “Be Real” Schwarz & Funk ft. Eve Lamell Sunset House Cafe Vol. 1 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  7. “Mais Ca Ne Fait Rien” Zofka Chocolat (2008) Buy on iTunes
  8. “Airports (ft. Manta Ray)” Operon Airports EP (2009) Download Free Mp3 | Buy on iTunes
  9. “Berkeley” Under More Pleasant Grey (2009) Buy on iTunes
  10. “Counting Waves” Sarah Fimm White Birds EP (2009) On Music Alley | Buy on iTunes
  11. “From Out Of Nowhere (Original Mix)” Adam Fielding From Out Of Nowhere (2009) Download Free Mp3 EP
  12. “Stars Collide (Acoustic)” Damien.S ft. Femke Exclusive! (2009) Due out late July

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