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New KB!B double-disc release

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:14:08 -0600

Via podcast (128k resolution) - subscribe here: http://www.ka-boombox.com/podcasts.xml

Downloads (192k res) -
Journey Through Dark Waters (Band Version)
Fields of Ice and Snow (Band Version)
Journey Through Dark Waters (Ambient Version)
Fields of Ice and Snow (Ambient Version)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact: bass@ka-boombox.com

KA-BOOM!BOX DELIVERS JOLTING DEPARTURE WITH DOUBLE-DISC AMBIENT DUB RELEASE
Madison Skate Punk Veterans Execute Another 180 Degree Pivot

DECEMBER 20, 2007 (MADISON, WI) -- Ka-Boom!Box has released their second album, a 101-minute epic entitled Homeward Into Howling Storms. In a marked departure from the radio-friendly electronic reggae of last year’s Pop!, this set of sonic landscapes is drawn from a rich palette of found noise, free jazz, and downtempo dubtronica. Created by a seasoned contingent of noted Madison-based musicians, Homeward recalls DJ Spooky, Thievery Corporation, Brian Eno, The Orb, Bill Laswell, and Ultraworld.

The band: Robin Davies and Bucky Pope of Madison’s mighty Tar Babies, a Midwest punk/funk success story who signed with SST Records and recorded the landmark Fried Milk play bass and guitar, respectively. Jason Wittwer mans turntables and samplers, and DJ christopher_robin acts as producer and chief sonic architect, providing keyboards, drum programming, and exotic audio manipulation.

“For this project, which is a concept album about trying to get home through intense storms and spectacular obstacles, we ended up writing very long compositions—twenty-five, twenty-six minutes,” explains DJ christopher_robin. “We are all interested in dub, jazz and experimental post-rock, so real-time collaborating led to some really interesting places; we made rules for ourselves like ‘no second takes,’ ‘embrace the random elements’ and ‘hotmix it in real time with no automation.’”

“This is a record I have wanted to make for many years,” adds Davies. “Our excursions into DJing and electronic music have cleared the path for this kind of experimentation. We let the MC-505 shine a bit on POP!, but this album is driven by that amazing instrument.”

The dubby electroclash drum pulses overlaid by organic instrumentation of the group has quickly established them as a unique and electrifying presence on the party and DJ circuit, winning fans and notoriety in the club scene. The members also hold a residency at Mickey’s Tavern as the Ka-Boom!Box DJ Explosion on the first Saturday of each month, where they come armed with vinyl to produce a highly danceable flip side to their live set. Davies is the drummer for Madison rocker favorites The Motor Primitives and The Sigourney Weavers; Pope also plays in the new soul revue Marcus King and Thee Royalty.

For a limited time, all tracks are available from the Ka-Boom!Box podcast at http://www.ka-boombox.com.

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Saturday Night: KB!B DJ Explosion

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:48:58 -0500

KB!B DJ Explosion, this Saturday, 9:30-2:30
Mickey's
Free

We do this the first Saturday of each month. This time out it's EIGHTIES...EIGHTIES...EIGHTIES ~ SUBWOOFER EDITION

I am bringing Tones On Tail, Bryan Ferry, Madonna, Go-Gos, Arcadia, Specials, Missing Persons, Human League, Adam & The Ants, B-52s debut, Eurythmics, PiL, etc.

Three other DJs makes 4. I know Newlow will be slangin' LCD Soundsystem, Bloc Party and MIA along with the Madonna remixes, so there will be some relief from the 80s onslaught. Special guest this month is DJ Adam2.

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DJ Spence

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:55:35 -0500

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Hey, did you know about my Foodie Blog?

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:41:04 -0500

Well, now you do:

"El Yuateco chile habenero sauce graces the table in a small plastic bottle, and suddenly the homemade tortilla chips arrive, warm and nearly gleaming from their dip in hot oil. Two salsas accompany the chips: a rich roja and a rather hot avocado verde, a concoction I've not tasted since dining at El Farolito on 24st and Mission in San Francisco's sprawling Mission barrio. This dip is nearly a guacamole: a smooth, spicy, and decadent ramekin of heat-infused pureed avocados. A basket of freshly quartered limes arrives with the complimentary chips and salsa. A Negro Modela ($3) completes the preparation for the main courses."

http://www.madison.com/post/entries/201705

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"We are not men. We are DE-VO!"

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:27:49 -0500

Devo on SQUARE PEGS part 3

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"Don't want to wear my glasses, I have to wear my glasses."

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:16:01 -0500

Devo on SQUARE PEGS part 2

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"No way. Not even with cleavage!"

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:13:52 -0500

Devo on SQUARE PEGS part 1

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Bad Brains

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:33:59 -0500

Bad Brain - I against I

At the Weary DJ gig I had a long talk with Bucky Pope about Bad Brains (who were on SST along with local heroes Tar Babies, for whom Bucky fronted and Robin Davies played bass, and Robin was spinning while we talked) and how their music really doesn't have any peers stylistically. Come on -- who sounds like Bad Brains? I think that may be a hallmark of truly original music. See also: Queen.

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KB!B DJ Explosion at The Weary Traveler, Thursday Night

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:50:37 -0500

Weary Traveller 4.19.2007

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From the Where Are They Now dept.

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:45:52 -0500

Donnie Iris

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