As the sun sets on a season of missed connections , market corrections, and instant reflections, we ring in year 3 of ShoMerde Live!, the monthly oasis of vinyl diggery , runnin the floor like CB4 with more in store for lovers of intricate rhythm. Come join us kick off the double digits this Saturday January 9, at the Embassy, 223 Augusta Ave. , where you’ll hear sounds like … (courtesy of Nuno Gee and Joe Dias)
From the catacombs of the same laboratory research team that brought you “The Munch Bunch Lost In Space Disco”, comes “I Can Read About Reptiles ( … Frogs and Toads ) “ a psyche splitting introduction to evolutionary swamp life. Join our scaly cold blooded cousins, web-toed willow gazers, and shell shackled time soldiers of the Troll Associates, as we open the books on the creepy crawlies this Hallowed Eve. Yes, unwind your mind and head back into a time of read along passages sublime.with this tale of creatures from the primordial sl…
Roadside sightings of Wild Turkeys and other potential holiday dishes must mean that it’s time again for the annual ShoMerde Tryptophan Meltdown, served up this Saturday, October 10th, at our home away from home: The Embassy, 223 Augusta Ave. Come reunite with the extended family of funk, soul and bossa, for a feast of beats, libations and calorie blasting, as we give thanks for the abundance of nourishing wax that overfloweth our platters. And for a little appetizer, something from the preserves ….
Oh yes Ladies and Gents , deep within Part 1 of Shomerde’s September soundtrack extravaganza, is a bad ass seventies studio session from a bad ass picture of corporate society that makes just as much sense in the world of today. But don’t take our word for it , look up “Rollerball” and make sure you didn’t stumble on the 2002 remake , while checking last months movie music meltdown below…
Here it is for y’all that missed it. Exclusive to ShoMerde Radio, Sassa’ Le live in the mix from this months ShoMerde Live! throwdown at the Embassy. Our man digs deep in the bag pulling out a rare dose of trip hop, dub, and drum and bass riddim’ …
Join us this Saturday, August 8 at the Embassy, 223 Augusta, as the usual gang of musical miscreants are joined by none other than Version Xcursion founder, and SystemEcho main man Sassa’Le. Shaking down the house with bass heavy dub, trip hop, drum and bass and whatever else pops out of the bag, this one’s sure to put some flames on the charcoal. Check out some hits from his current compendium “Az It Waz” 1988-98 Back In the Way Vol.1, a reminder of headier times and a cue on things to come …
Just as the next title holders run through their final maneuvers, the graduating class of a full season plus of ShoMerde did reflect melodic on the seeds and pieces in place for what is shaping up for 09 /10 . As always, presence of pull is in the mix from pt 1 of the latest getdown @ the Embassy Courtesy of FamousLee and Kaewondah; a collision of sought after rarities, soul trips, and flashes of abstract precision. Welcome to the Edirol f uture, TDK 90a styles.. .
As part of our up-coming summertime flex Emdizzle and FamousLee teamed up to burn up the platters with some Latin heatery… Just in time for your summer salsa lesson!
Now I know that all you T-dot headz know the dilly on The Real Frequency…but for all you international cats needing the 411 know this, The Real Frequency and its hosts, Arcee, Musiklee Insane and dj P-Plus are basically the ground floor of Toronto Hip hop. Hit up their blog, if you think I’m lying and definitely stop by their new home, making FLOW 93.5 relevant (again?!)
Here’s a great interview with Black Milk, Elzhi and dj Houseshoes where they run the gamut from the problems with Detroit hiphop to the greatness of Dilla…
The Meaning of Dope holds it down on the viddie tip with some classic footage of Ice-T runnin’ amok in San Quentin… Which begs the question, how far has the term ‘gangsta’ fallen?
Here it is for y’all that missed it. Exclusive to ShoMerde Radio, 
Just as the next title holders run through their final maneuvers, the graduating class of a full season plus of ShoMerde did reflect melodic on the seeds and pieces in place for what is shaping up for 09 /10 . As always, presence of pull is in the mix from pt 1 of the latest getdown @ the Embassy Courtesy of FamousLee and Kaewondah; a collision of sought after rarities, soul trips, and flashes of abstract precision. Welcome to the Edirol f uture, TDK 90a styles.. .
