The Answer

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“-so….what does [Die Antwoord] mean?
-the answer
-answer to what?
-whatever man…fuck”

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Whether you’ve heard of Die Antwoord in 2009 when they had their big break or more recently, it probably made a hell of an impression on you. I feel that either you love or hate them….or maybe you’re like me and don’t quite know how to feel about them. I find their beat sick and “next level” like Ninja (born Watkin Tudor Jones), the main rapper says in Zef Side‘s video. It’s a perfect video to show you guys as a sample of their work since it’s part interview, part song, and it’s visually appealing even if it’s sooooo goddamn trashy! Try paying special attention to Yo-Landi Vi$$er (the girl) at 1:13; her looking at Ninja’s crotch is priceless.

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I think the Afrikaan (South-African) hip-hop group wanted to take over rich country youngsters as a smart marketing move, so they tried appeling to trends in the USA and Japan. And did it ever work!  In Zef Side, there’s the whole trailer-park trash vibe, and in, say, Enter the Ninja, the whole Japanese sexy schoolgirl, the cartoon-like girl voice, citing Japan and Ying & Yang, the ninja title, the martial art vibe, the use of a katana in the video..it all just comes together.Then there’s the handicapped boy they use in the video…was there a message behind it? I think Ninja wanted to show that you can build something big even if you start with no chances on your side.

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Zef Side (Slap In The Bass Remix) – (by Die Antwoord)

Rich Bitch – (by Die Antwoord)

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Honestly Die Antwoord leave me quite puzzled…are they good guys? Bad guys? All I know is that Rich Bitch and Zef Side are pretty cool tunes, and that I’m going to have to find out if they’re really as weird as they portray themselves to be, for myself, ’cause they’re going to be in Montreal October 25th at Metropolis.
They’re not charging cheap, so I’m hoping it’ll be a hell of a show!

Advance $25
Door $28

For tickets & more information you can click here for the Evenko website.

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*** JUST IN !!! ***
new video by Die Antwoord

EVIL BOY (official) (produced by Diplo)

Musical Fall

Aaaah autumn, you and your magical colors, your dead leaves and your crazy parties.

Temperature is starting to drop in Montreal and already we are getting ready for some insane nights in Montreal. For all of those who went to Osheaga and got the green surprise (upcoming shows piece of paper), you surely jumped in excitment. I know I did.

It’s time for all the groopies to go search the web for some awesome artists coming to Montreal in the upcoming months. I know I’m going to at least 3 shows (for now). Angus & Julia stone have caught my eye, The Tallest Man on Earth will surely see my face and I won’t be missing Eels.

Bella – Angus & Julia Stone

I’ve heard about Ratatat coming to Montreal in September (the 7th, already sold out for sure…). Artists such as Two Door Cinema Club, Vampire Weekend, First Aid Kit, The XX, Jamie Lidell and Roger Waters (Holy Mother Of God) are also stopping by this great city of ours. Blonde Redhead is also coming with Pantha du Prince opening for her, might be a very interesting show. Caribou is stopping by Le National in September as well as Ok GO! in October.

Es Schneit – Pantha Du Prince

Take some time to go over your favorite venues and you’ll be greatly surprised I’m pretty sure. Montreal is a musical city, PROFITEZ-EN. Hope to see you guys there.

Le National

Métropolis

Evenko

Pop Montreal

Club Soda

Need Some Air ?

Vive la France !!!

Attention, je sais que je n’apprends rien à personne, mais AIR is coming to town. Le 22 mars prochain, ce groupe français qui nous berce avec ses chansons des plus psychédéliques viendra remplir le Métropolis jusqu’à ce qu’il explose… Si vous n’avez pas encore vos billets, c’est ici que vous pourrez en trouver (ticketpro).

Sex Born Poison (feat. Buffalo Daughter) – Air

Pour ceux qui ne connaissent pas, Air est un groupe français composé de Jean-Benoît Dunckel et Nicolas Godin. Ces deux amis de longue date ont décidé de composer ensemble au début des années 1990 et leur album Moon Safari a fait un malheur grâce à son style très unique et totalement nouveau. Il ne cessent de nous impressionner avec leur son incroyable, les voix magnifiques qu’ils utilisent dans leurs (très nombreuses) chansons. Il est très difficile de ne pas aimer ce groupe rock psychédélique à la limite de l’éléctro. Ce sont des génies :)

Venus – Air

BREF, ne manquez pas ce show qui risque d’être extraordinaire. Pour ceux qui sont intéressés par leur vidéos (oui ils sont eux-aussi complètement space), voici leur tout dernier :

Et pour finir, deux chansons BONUS :D

Run – Air

Sing Sang Sung – Air

EPICSHOW

Attention, epicness and awesomeness EN VUE ! Ce vendredi au Métropolis :D

Billets 32$ tous frais et taxes compris : Ticketpro (voleurs), iloveneon ou Highfood