Mon, 9 November 2009 Even though I've never mentioned it, I'll bet you can guess I'm a huge Devo fan - didn't they use to call us "spud boys"? I never got the chance to see Devo live, but, recently I came close. I saw local indie-synth band Silverghost perform as Devo at the Crofoot. They were great playing a set of older Devo material and doing their best impersonations. This MPAD vidcast is a little document of their performance and the what and why.My only regret is I didn't get to do the same with Wildcatting's performance as Talking Heads which was better than seeing Talking Heads - really! Band - Silverghost Sponsors: mostpeople10 - save 10% any order $50 or more mostpeople12 - save 12% any order $75 or more GoDaddy! new Codes! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order! Category: Vidcast -- posted at: 9:24 PM |
Sun, 25 October 2009  Next week, Halloween, one of my favorite holidays is coming. It's a holiday that lasts the whole month. It gives me an excuse to watch scary movies, sit around because it's raining outside and wear a silly costume. I know I've slacked off on putting out podcasts, but I'm not going to lie and say that's going to change, I'm just saying when I get a chance to do an episode I'll do one. This episode I cover a few things like - talking about the Psychedelic Furs and the Happy Mondays, songs that make movies better than they really are and the upcoming Creepy Halloween Party at the Crofoot. music: Electric Tickle Machine - Blew It again Echo and the Bunnymen - Life of 1,000 Crimes Tim Rutili - Dreamless from The Lost Neon Indian - Terminally Chill mentions: Crime and Punishment In Suburbia Creepy Cheapy Halloween Treat - watch the video! Sponsors: mostpeople10 - save 10% any order $50 or more mostpeople12 - save 12% any order $75 or more GoDaddy! new Codes! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order! Click here to Download the Show!
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Sun, 4 October 2009 One of the bonuses of doing a podcast like mine is I get to re-live moments from shows that I really enjoy and share them with you. I filmed this clip with Iglu and Hartley over a month ago and I forgot what a good time that night was.The video was taken at Phonotropic the Friday event at Vermors Room in Pontiac. Jarvis, the singer was just hilarious to talk with, at one point he had my flip video filming what is at the end of the clip. You don't get much of a vibe for the I&G sound from the video, so check out their full length "& then boom" which was quite the buzz in the UK. Sponsors: mostpeople10 - save 10% any order $50 or more mostpeople12 - save 12% any order $75 or more GoDaddy! new Codes! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order! Click here to Download the Video!
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Sun, 27 September 2009  What's that they say? "It's better late than never" (which it was beginning to feel like). Welcome to the 200th episode of Most People Are DJs, I've been putting out these podcast episodes for over four years and I'm not sure how many other podcasts I can name that have made it to 200 episodes before fading away. With Most People Are DJs, as long as I keep to subjects I like and have something say about them, I don't see an end in sight. On this episode, I do what I usually do and play indie pop with bit of pop culture talk, but the songs are special because they are by bands I've met along the way of doing my show and they've become my friends. music: Deastro - Spritle Any Day In June - Feathers Champions of Breakfast - Nasy Bunz Charlie Slick - Too Busy for Love Eat Sugar - Pop Singer from "It's Not Our Responsibility" Bank Heist "Bells Ring On" mentions: TV (listen to the Big Red Podcast) Football (listen to ESPN Football Today) be my friend at www.facebook.com/mikel.od.pfeiffer bumpers: Sponsors: mostpeople10 - save 10% any order $50 or more mostpeople12 - save 12% any order $75 or more GoDaddy! new Codes! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order! Click here to Download the Show!
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Sat, 29 August 2009  Episode #199! Like Brian Fellow's would say "That's Crazy!" music: Hopewell "Stranger" The Cribs "We Were Aborted" Stricken City "Pull the House Down" Iglu and Hartly "DayGlo" Langhorne Slim "I Love You But Goodbye" (Did I call him Longshore Slim?) reviewed or mentioned: Jarvis Cocker ""Further Complications" Depeche Mode "Sounds of the Universe" Darwyn Cooke Richard Stark's The Hunter Sponsors: mostpeople10 - save 10% any order $50 or more mostpeople12 - save 12% any order $75 or more GoDaddy! new Codes! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order!
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Tue, 18 August 2009 This video episode features Will and Dan of the band "Zoos of Berlin," a local band with a distinctive sound that separates them from other Detroit acts. Zoos of Berlin play pop music that incorporates elements of jazz, progressive rock and vocal harmonies from Dan and Trevor. They released "Taxis," their first full length with 11 tracks. The interview and video was done at Phonotropic's 2nd Annual "Yessss!....." bash at the Crofoot. Sponsors: mostpeople10 - save 10% any order $50 or more mostpeople12 - save 12% any order $75 or more GoDaddy! new Codes! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order! Click here to Download the Video!
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Fri, 14 August 2009 
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Tue, 11 August 2009 The last time I spoke to Robert Wax was February of 2008. Seems like yesterday, but Wax has been up to a lot of new things and on MPAD#197 he spills the beans on his acting career that has taken off, and what his band, Crashing Cairo has been doing. Wax tells some great stories about some of the famous people he's bumped into at his acting gigs. So when Whip It plays in theaters in October keep a close eye for my friend Robert Wax. music: Zoos of Berlin - Black in the Sun Room from Taxis Crashing Cairo - "Whip It" "See" see them live at the Magic Bag on Aug. 14 mentions - new Sponsor: Promo codes: mostpeople10 - save 10% any order $50 or more mostpeople12 - save 12% any order $75 or more Sponsors: GoDaddy! new Codes! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order! Click here to Download the Show!
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Tue, 4 August 2009 No blog text this week.... music: Science Fiction Theater - She Is Catastrophic Earpwr - Future Eyes Little Plastic Stars - Knight In Shining Armor mentions: Sponsors:GoDaddy! new Codes! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order! Click here to Download the Show!
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Fri, 24 July 2009 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:26 PM Comments[23] |
Sun, 19 July 2009 Really short video episode with one of my favorite local DJs - DJ Downtime. I saw DJ Downtime warm up for DAT Politics a little over a month ago at the Pike Room. He had the crowd (well the 30 or so people there) moving to his energetic set of indie, electro, and dance. I pulled him aside to spend a few minutes on his DJ technique and equipment. With a show titled Most People Are DJs, I think it's only fitting that once in a while I talk to an actual DJ. Sponsors:GoDaddy! new offer for June 15 - Aug 31 2009 - Save 20% on 1 Year, 2 Year or 3 Year Hosting Packages use code DJ20H! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order! Click here to Download the Video!
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Thu, 9 July 2009 
After doing a few weeks of MPAD video episodes I decided I had a few things on my mind and an MPAD audio episode was due. This episode I catch you up on what I've been up to, a friend that I've made and a new track by an old band. I also talk about the documentary, Heckler, which explains what a Heckler is and how the definition has expanded to bolggers and critics. It's an interesting documentary with plenty of laughs. music: Black Moth Super Rainbow Born On A Day The Sun Didn't Rise (mp3) More On This Album Bank Heist - Violins Section 25 Garageland (mp3) More On This Album We Were Promised Jetpacks Ships With Holes Will Sink (mp3) More On This Album mentions: Heckler on YouTube Mikel OD on Facebook Mikel OD on Twitter Sponsors:GoDaddy! new Codes! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order! Click here to Download the Show!
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Wed, 1 July 2009 I have another video this week. To be honest, doing videos lately has been good for me for a number of reasons. First, the more I do video, the more I learn about how to make it more compelling. Second, I get more people downloading my video episodes, so, while I'm not going to stop doing MPAD audio it's nice to see healthy downloads from my video episodes. Third, I've devoted a lot of my time to my job search, doing the video episodes takes a bit less out of me in prep work. Finally, in making videos it's like I'm using a different part of my brain, I pull back on my opinions or ego and just focus on my video subject and how I can best represent them in my format. This weeks MPAD vidcast features My Dear Disco, a band from AnnArbor that plays an eclectic type of dance music that has elements of world music, jazz, soul, etc. They put on a great live show and were a lot of fun to hang out with. If you enjoy the music, pick up their album on iTunes or eMusic. Sponsors: GoDaddy! new Codes! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order! Click here to Download the Video!
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Wed, 24 June 2009 I remember the first time I saw Deastro, as the warmup for Manna &Quail a couple years ago. Back then it was just Randolph Chabot his synths and drum kit. He had so much energy, I was blown away. I kept seeing Deastro after, even putting him on my own showcase of bands. The more I saw Deastro, the more I got to know Randolph, full of integrity and fierce ambition. A kid that at this point in life deserves to a have a big ego and flaunt his accomplishments, instead, Randolph just pushes harder, deflating his ego by moving his band to the front and working harder with show after show. Deastro's got a new album out, Moondagger, that displays Randolph's growth as a singer and how he's worked his band into his compositions. Check out this video with Randloph as we sat down on a fantastic June night where Deastro played at the Crofoot in front of over 1,000 of their friends and family. Sponsors: GoDaddy! new Codes! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order! Category: Vidcast -- posted at: 9:59 PM Comments[14] |
Thu, 18 June 2009 I've went to a few shows lately and my flip camera has been tagging along. That annoying guy with the small camera he keeps holding in your way - that's me, sorry! But, you reap the benefits. I'm getting the vidcasts down to a "relative" science between mixing in audio, some comments and video. This week's video features 2 of my favorite Detroit bands, Champions of Breakfast and Otto Vector, that just happened to be playing on the same night. Val and Moses from CoB share stories about their touring. Then, Ginseng and Renee from OV tell me about what OV is up to (sort of). The video is 8 minutes and should keep you amused until next week when I have a superduper Deastro video coming! Sponsors:
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Thu, 11 June 2009  Each and every Friday, Phonotropic beings the freshest and most exciting bands on the local (and sometimes national scene) to Pontiac's Vernors Room located in the Crofoot. Phreddy, the crazy bearded guy, runs the event and makes sure there is always fun to be had. But, occasionally he hands over the wheel to people like me that can add a little something else to the charged atmosphere.Sooooo, on Friday, June 26th I bring a night of Post Indie Sexy Synth Electro Dance! Or, as I like to refer to it "PISSED" music. I will be DJing along with my friend and DJ extraordinaire J. Celestino. Best of all, Stereoluxxx, an indie-electro-funk duo will be playing Pontiac for the first time. Stereoluxxx is the band that has been called Pet Shop Boys meets TV on the Radio. Or, the band that does the 303 stuff Kayne is even envious of! Come out and join us for a night of dancing, fun, excitement, and as always, suckers! Also, be sure to get P.I.S.S.E.D. See-Hear Stereoluxxxx on MPAD - MPAD#183 MPAD#181 Category: Events! -- posted at: 11:33 AM |
Wed, 10 June 2009 I think this episode might just be my limit on how far I can push using my cheap (but awesome) flip camera and my even cheaper video production software. On this MPAD Video episode I'm featuring Marc Bianchi the voice and intellect behind Her Space Holiday. Marc was kind enough to sit down with me and let me video record the interview as well as the live clips which are from the HSH Pike Room show in May 25th, 2009. If you haven't checked out HSH's latest album, "X0X0 Panda, the New Kid Revival" you should give it a listen. For more videos that I've taken you can check out my new website - Most People Are VJs! Sponsors:GoDaddy! new Codes! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order! Click here to Download the Video!
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Tue, 9 June 2009  There was a time when Mikel O.D. was also known as Mikel O.C., as in the O.C. TV show. You see, I love my teen dramas. Always have. Every since the old 90210 days when Brenda and Kelly tossed Dylan back and forth like a tennis ball. Meanwhile, Dylan just kept his smug smirk, and poor old David never got interesting until he started taking drugs. The love for the teen drama has never left me, but it has gotten harder these days to enjoy them like I use too. I suffered through this year’s revamp of 90210, mostly out of a morbid fascination to witness just how bad this shabby also-ran could be. My worst experience with teen drama was when I tried to watch Gossip Girl. This teen show was so purely aimed against my over 35 male demographic, there was no way I could hang with the catchy lingo, the high fashion and the oh so cold New York demeanor. I’ll stick with my sun in the fun 90210 and the forced intellectual chatter of Dawson’s Creek. But, something good did come of Gossip Girl and I picked it up for a $1.50 at a library sale a few days ago. OMFGG No. 1, which I looked at thinking this must stand for “Oh My Freaking Great God!” actually stood for the “Original Music Featured on Gossip Girl.” This is a pretty brilliant soundtrack featuring artists like The Kills, The Teenagers, Crystal Castles etc. So it sounds like last year’s hipper than thou mixtape. I was told by a friend of mine that Gossip Girl has hit its stride this past season and I should give it another chance. I’m not sure I will, but I will be listening to OMFGG! Category: blog -- posted at: 4:17 PM Comments[11] |
Sun, 7 June 2009 The reason why I attend the Crofoot more than any other live venue is they understand not only how to put on a show, but, how to make it special. They proved this again on Friday night, June 5th with Mr. Sandman’s Quadruple Album Release Prom, featuring The Summer Pledge, Manna And Quail, The Silent Years and Deastro. If you’re asking if Mr. Sandman is the next new promoter, the answer is no. Mr. Sandman, doesn’t exist. It’s just the fine people behind the Crofoot, doing their own thing to create a magical atmosphere full of fun and mischief. I got to the show a bit late, which was really a shame because, The Summer Pledge were on stage making a beautiful racket, with loads of percussion, horns, and wailing guitars. Comprised of members from Wildcatting, the Summer Pledge, play some harsh indie rock with a dash of Americana and explosions. It was a big, awesome sound that left the crowd’s ear’s ringing and their face’s smiling.  Before I get on more with the how the bands were, I have to comment on how gorgeous the people were. See the crowd actually got it! I don’t know how many shows I go to where the promoter will tell everyone to wear red - which I show up in head to toe, only to find everyone else in anything but red. The flyer for this show had “prom” in the title and people dressed like it was the prom they really wanted to attend. With all the ladies in fantastic dresses, and the guys, well, you know, at least the ladies looked good. There was a booth to get your picture taken at, punch bowls and cookies on the bar and an “embarrassing moments” at your prom slide show.
Manna and Quail have been hard at work re-crafting their sound for a new ep which packed with 7 beauty-laden songs is like a full length with the fat chopped off. Having Dan Zott for special keyboard effects and vocal harmonies was a welcome back to some of the best M&Q moments, as this was one of their finest performances yet. If you want proof just check out the video, they manage to even sound good on my cheap flip camera. I’ve used words to describe a live show by The Silent Years as “blissful” and “exhilarating.” They have a way of bringing something to the stage that could be called “spiritual” for people like me, that question if we even have a soul to begin with. For tonight’s show they brought a cast of kids with them that sang, beat on drums and played guitar. They brought in cello to add to their violin and created lighting effects with lamps and Christmas bulbs. The bulk of their set came from their new ep, so absent were the singalongs like “Someone To Keep us Warm” and “Open Up Our Eyes.” But, the new songs sound like winners, maybe next time I’ll be singing along with these as well. Check out their live performance of “On Our Way Home.” Deastro closed out the night. This show was his chance to bring what he brought to the UK just a couple of months ago to his home crowd. Randy (aka singer/synth of Deastro) is still the same lovable goofball we saw last year, throwing out stuffed animals, wrapping himself in a Batman sheet and pogoing around the stage as if his feet were ablaze. What is markedly different is how complete the Deastro sound has become with his full band that captures the sparkly synths and adds texture to space with a new focus on Randy’s vocal. Deastro may be our hometown kid on his way to making it the big time, but he still has a firm grasp on his identity and appreciation for his upbringing. To be able to witness Deastro up close, I traded in sound quality for capturing the moment. Check out the video of Deastro playing “Girl Talk” –style as the crowd gets up on stage and dances ecstatically around him. There couldn’t have been a better show to have kicked off summer.
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Wed, 3 June 2009 While this week's episode is is around 25 minutes, I cover a ton of topics from things I recommend on the interwebs, to a market research scam I fell for. music: Esser - Long Arms see his video Her Space Holiday All You Demons (Cover) (mp3) More On This Album Computer Perfection - Sweetie Pie (edit) mentions: DJ Graffiti "Hipsters Need Soul Too" Deastro "Moondagger" on eMusic MPAD Presents: StereoLuxxx at Phonotropic Sponsors: GoDaddy! new Codes! DJ7 .com domain for $7.49 DJ6 $5 off $30 or more on any items not already discounted DJ5 10% off any order not already discounted eMusic 35 free tracks for signing up! Petco.com Save 10% on any order! Click here to Download the Show!
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Wed, 3 June 2009 As most of you know Go Daddy is one of the sponsors of Most People Are DJs and has been for the past 3 years. I have used Go Daddy for all of the web domains I have and have never had a problem. I find Go Daddy easy to use, inexpensive and reliable. Here are the new discount codes - use the freely and often! DJ7 - .Com domain name for $7.49 (regular cost is $9.99) DJ6 - $5 off $30 or more any items not already discounted DJ5 - 10% off any order not already discounted For all of my sponsor offers see my MevioOffers Page. Category: offers -- posted at: 10:26 AM Comments[28] |
Wed, 27 May 2009 " Deastro @ Be - Proud Gallery 09.05.09 from Be Events on Vimeo. I haven't been talking up the pop culture on the show for a while and I haven't just sat back and had a good conversation for even longer, on this episode ogf MPAD I get to do both. I sit down with my friend, J. Celestino from Any Day In June and talk about what TV shows we stuck out the season with, what music we're liking and movies. I also brought aong a few songs to share with you and J. Btw, "Basic J." is an early song by Gary Numan, that later became "Jo the Waiter". music - Starfucker Boy Toy (mp3) More On This Album Trashfashion - "I Can't Go For That" Coury Palermo - "Here Comes the Rain Again" Deastro - "Vermillion Plaza" watch the video above! Robot Disaster - "Guitars Are Overrated" mentions - (wee, a few of them anyway) sponsors:Save $$ at GoDaddy! 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Show!
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Wed, 20 May 2009  I spent last weekend at Motor City Comic Con and had a great time buying some hardcover trades and talking to the artists. Being an independent comic artist at a comic convention is hard work that often goes unappreciated as people flock over to the B-movie stars or bargain bins, leaving out artists that pour their life into drawings and creating books that we relate to so much more than the superhero of the week. On this episode I interview three such comic artists that also have a connection to DJing. Enjoy the episode and check out the work the guys do because it's really great stuff. Interviews - Jeremy Wheeler from the Bang music - Dengue Fever March of the Balloon Animals (mp3) More On This Album Dreamdate Have I Told You? (mp3) More On This Album Machinedrum Late Night Operation (feat. Theophilus London) (mp3) More On This Album mentions - my facebook page(be my friend) sponsors: Save $$ at GoDaddy! 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Show!
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Wed, 13 May 2009 
So maybe I'm going overboard with this, but on this episode of MPAD, I have the full interview with the Pains of Being Pure at Heart. Two weeks ago I played a track from them, last week was the video, this week is the interview. What can I say? PoBPAH is one of my favorite bands of 2009. During the interview they also mentioned 2 bands that I play this episode that are new finds for me - Girls and the Manhattan Love Suicides. The Motor City Comic Con is this weekend with lots of great guests and artists so be sure to come out! I'll be at MCCC on both Friday and Saturday. music: the Pains at Being Pure At Heart "Kurt Cobain's Cardigan" "Stay Alive" The Manhattan Love Suicides "Thinking Is Killing Me" Girls - "Hellhole Ratrace" mentions: Selected and Collected an Emusic Selects Compilation sponsors:Save $$ at GoDaddy! 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Show!
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Wed, 6 May 2009 I think I'm finally starting to get the hang of making video episodes. This episode gives you a quick peek behind the curtain at my studio-work area, then a clip of the Pains of Being Pure at Heart using video that I took from my interview with them. The full interview will be featured in next week’s audio episode. Video - the Pains of Being Pure at Heart live at the Pike Room 4-29-2009 sponsors: Save $$ at GoDaddy! 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! >Click here to Download the Video!
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Wed, 29 April 2009 Last week I got ahead of myself and put out MPAD#183, skipping right past MPAD#182. At a certain point I think numbering shows seems a bit unnecessary, but I’m ready for that yet. I cover a ton of stuff this episode so let’s get straight to the links. Remember, Saturday, May 2nd is free comic book day!
music: Alka – Separate Friendly Foes – “Get Yr. Shit Together” ZAZA – “Always On” download the ep! The Pains At Being Pure At Heart – “Young Friction” mentions: Seth Harwood method of podcasting Susan Boyle (groan) Hyper Crush (better than black eyed peas) Harper's Island (Watch it!) sponsors:Save $$ at GoDaddy! 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Show!
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Sun, 19 April 2009  It's back to the audio editions for MPAD for a bit, on this episode I record part of the show using a new app for the iPod Touch called StudioApp by Krasidy. It's a fun app but definitely has some bugs to be worked out. The music I play is from 3 bands from the Detroit area and Maus Haus from San Francisco. There's an audio clip at the end from Derek Coward from the Comic Book Noise podcast about a past show of mine. I can always expect the real deal from Derek and he doesn't disappoint with this message. music: Maus Haus We Used Technology (But Technology Let Us Down) [Courtesy of Pretty Blue Presents] (mp3) More On This Album I, Crime - "Dove Skin Gloves" Love Meets Lust - "Utah" download the ep for free here! Stereoluxxx - Safe mentions: Free Comic Day at Greenbrain Comics sponsors:Save $$ at GoDaddy! 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Show!
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Fri, 10 April 2009  I'm still on vacation in Florida enjoying the weather and pool. My highlight of the week was visiting my brother Matt (see pic of us) who lives in Tampa. I read an entire novel, The Pledge by Rob Kean. It's one of the "hazing gone too far, weird fraternity rites" books. It's a page-turner, but a little too cliche for me. On this week's show I have another short video episode with Sex Ghost and Stereoluxxx. Both are local Detroit bands, comprised of two people that make oddly funky and moving music. I'll play a track by Stereoluxxx on an upcoming audio episode of MPAD. sponsors: Save $$ at GoDaddy! 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Video!
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Fri, 3 April 2009 I'm on vacation in Florida where it's sunny and warm. Well, it's actually raining today, but that gives me time to put up this video episode of MPAD. While I wasn't at SXSW, I did see my fair share of bands in the month of March. On this episode I give small sampling from some of those shows. The video is about 6 minutes long. artists: Theophilus London - download "My Charming Mixtape" Ratatat - If you get the chance make sure you see their live show! sponsors: Save $$ at GoDaddy! 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers!
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Mon, 30 March 2009  I'm still planning on doing an MPAD episode this week, but I thought I would throw in a little surprise to the MPAD feed.
Welcome to the first episode of MiFilmCast! While I've been doing Most People Are DJs for over 3 years, starting this show felt like I have never done a podcast before. It's because the film scene is so new to me, which makes it just that much more exciting and nerve wracking! I hope you'll excuse the awkwardness as I'll get more comfortable as I go along. This episode features an interview with filmmaker, Dan McGowan, as talks about the Michigan Movie Networking Event at the Crofoot on Sat. April 4th, his movie, The Tower, and more. events/opportunities: (please email me at mifilmcast@gmail.com with any movie event info) Grand Rapids SMART Festival April 1st - 7th Genesis Code is crewing up send info. to crew@thegenesiscodemovie.com The Irishman is crewing up send info to theirishman@s3eg.com Little Murder is crewing up send info to littlemurder@s3eg.com Freelance Filmmakers needed for Michigan shoots see TurnHere Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:26 PM Comments[11] |
Wed, 25 March 2009  On this episode I have an interview with Marlon from the electro-synth-pop band Velvet Code. You might remember them because I interviewed them back on MPAD#134. I also give you the opportunity to win the new CD from Velvet Code "Black Blue Blind" just be dropping me an email at mostpeoplearedjs@gmail.com and putting "Velvet Code" in the subject area. Of course if you want to digress and tell me what you think of the show etc. that would be more than welcome. I'm off to Florida next week but I'm going to try and squeeze in a video episode before I go. music - Velvet Code "Swimming With Him" and "Say You Love Me" sponsors: Save $$ at GoDaddy! 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Show!
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Tue, 17 March 2009 On MPAD#178 I get back to an audio podcast with some great music and talk about job loss, a few podcasts and a terrific new album. As I mention on the podcast here is my review for 800Beloved's Bouquet.
Of course, just to prove I'm full of shit and like to pontificate fancy verbiage, an album like 800Beloved's Bouquet comes along and the water suddenly turns purple with a sugary, syrup taste coaxing me to lap it up like a man that hasn't had a good drink in ages. I could go through a breakdown on just how good each of Bouquet's 11 tracks are with moments that echo New Order with a shoegaze twist, but that would just an exercise in tedium as the whole album is glorious in it's decadent, rich darkness. Mike Pfeffer music: Silverghost "A Place to Start" I Fight Dragons "The Faster the Treadmill" 800Beloved "Your High School Photo" The Whip "Trash" mentions: recent article on the company I use to work for mifimcast (my upcoming podcast) sponsors:Save $$ at GoDaddy! 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Show!
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Wed, 11 March 2009 Here's a streaming version of the MPAD Neat Video you can watch here! Category: blog -- posted at: 7:43 PM Comments[12] |
Tue, 10 March 2009  Last week I gave you the audio, this week it's video from the Neat Neat Neat show I put together on Feb. 27th, 2009. Video is not my fortay, but I hope this gives you a flavor of the fun that was had. Next week I'm getting back to a regular audio show with some interesting personal news. Appearing in Video: sponsors: Save $$ at GoDaddy!35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers Click here to Download the Video!
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Mon, 2 March 2009
music - Eat Sugar - "Falling Down" (not "Never Forget" as I refer to it) the Nice Device - "Love My Way" Love Meets Lust - "Blown Away" (I think that's the song title) mentions - sponsors: Save $$ at GoDaddy! 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Show!
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Mon, 23 February 2009  As I try to get all my stuff done for the show this Friday I've made this a short episode. But that doesn't mean it isn't packed full of great stuff for you. I'm playing songs by each of the bands playing at Neat Neat Neat as well as a song by a band that is around by memory only. I'm also reviewing "Years of Refusal" the latest Morrissey CD and Dollhouse the new TV show from Joss Whedon. music: Eat Sugar - Black Eye the Nice Device - Public Transportation Love Meets Lust - Cop Lights Bell Hollow - The Fire (The Sound cover) mentions: DollHouse sponsors: Save $$ at GoDaddy! 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Show!
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Sun, 15 February 2009
I've been playing around with this program called Comic Life - it's awesome. I'm able to put together these comic stories like the one above to go with my episodes. I put these pics in the video but becuase the video is small you may not be able to read them. On the video Val Hundereds from Champions of Breakfast tells a story from his youth and the background behind their crazy stage props. sponsors: Save $$ at GoDaddy! 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Video!
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Mon, 9 February 2009  I had my reservations about putting this episode out, it's not one of my best. But, I'll leave you to be the judge of it. Most of the crappiness lies in that I wasn't prepared for my interview with Gil Mantera's Party Dream. That's not to say I didn't know who GMPD was, I did, I just didn't ever feel relaxed asking them questions. I've been much less prepared for other interviews and had a better go at it. GMPD were nice enough guys, I just an awkward feeling with them I couldn't quite overcome. I also had a lot of problems getting a good recording. I use a Zoom H2 which usually works great, provided people speak loud enough to be picked up by the microphone. Quiet mumbling just doesn't make for a great recording. While I may not be happy with the interview, the music is great. I play 2 tracks by GMDB and 1 track by Love Meets Lust. LML is headlining the show I am promoting Nov. 27th, so if you like what you hear come check it out. Interview: Gil Mantera's Party Dream Music: Gil Matera's Party Dream - Elmo's Wish, Get Sirius Love Meets Lust - Ratsmaster sponsors: 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! >Click here to Download the Show!
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Sun, 1 February 2009
On take one I had this brilliant, witty blog written that even made a point. Unfortunately, I got this problem with my blog editor that if I do a search on the same page I'm doing the blog on, I lose any text I put in for my blog. It's complicated, frustrating and only an idiot like me makes the mistake twice on the same day! I'll be honest, for me, intellectual brilliance like I had written earlier today is few and far between and there's never a hope that I'm able to recapture it. So, all I can do is move on and tell you to enjoy the episode. It has an interview, a live review and shimmering, sparkly, electro-indie pop.
Interview: Cale Parks (here's a pic of Cale and I) music: Cale Parks - Every Week Ends O.M.D. - Of All the Things We've Made Paper Route - Empty House Gil Mantera Party Dream - Waking Vision mentions: Gil Mantera Party Dream Live Show MPAD Presents - Neat Neat Neat sponsors: 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Show!
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Sun, 25 January 2009 Friday night, Champions of Breakfast (CoB's) played Luna. Let's talk about Luna. Luna is a mainstay in Royal Oak, MI. It is a haven for people like me, that are over 30 (even 40) but still love to shake it to some of today's better alternative music and older music from the days when we maybe looked better on the dance floor. Another tribe at Luna is the "graduated from college but I can't stop the partying" crowd with threadbare college t-shirts, beers in each hand and loud girls in tow. It's a fun place that doesn't discriminate, but those that go usually know what they are in for. This was CoB's first time in Luna, let alone their first time playing Luna. When I arrived they expressed they were a bit nervous how the crowd would react to their performance. After all, if you haven't seen a CoB show, what they do on stage can come as quite a shock. CoB were also the first of 3 bands playing that night, which means the crowd is still a bit reserved, calm and operating on too many brain cells which inhibit the body from really moving. Rather than just take the stage and get their part over with, CoB took their chance and stormed the stage in a flash of frenetic, flashy, high-powered glee. The audience reaction was a thoughtful chin-rub that moved to shake of a head and then wide smiles as arms were thrown up and people moved to floor and joined the party. They got it. CoB proceeded to keep the up the pace with their onstage antics of donning glitter cloaks, plastic armor, fake wooden instruments and off-beat cover choices of "We Built This City..." and "Games People Play." Their choice cover of "Sean Me An Angel" was a clever godsend gift to an audience that remembered the song from their youth. CoB's original songs about video games, Dungeons and Dragons and mythological beings of lore were readily accepted. After all, who hasn't hadn't had a D&D basement party? CoB ended the show with "Pegasus Ride (R U Ready)" which asks the question "are you ready?" and received a hearty reply back. They were indeed ready. If you looked hard enough, CoB could be found after they show,as they left their sweaty, majestic clothing behind for indiscriminate attire and glasses. They moved quietly through the crowd with the occasional nod and handshake. CoB's members, Val Hundreds and Moses Jackson pack it up and go home quietly to plan their next ambush. CoB's next show is February 2nd and 3rd playing with the similarly spastic Gil Mantera's Party Dream. Click here to Download the Video!
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Tue, 20 January 2009  On MPAD#172 I review 2 documentaries I saw recently, Religulous and Kill Your Idols. Putting the episode together I discovered (as is usually the case) there was stuff I meant to mention but forgot. I don't want to let that stuff go to waste, so I'm going to slip it in this blog space and if I remember I'll mention it on my next episode. I played a clip from Lydia Lunch and she mentions loving the Dead Boys and how she got her name "Lydia Lunch." Well, hearing about her name, got me thinking about the song "I Need Lunch" by the Dead Boys. Now I know what Stiv Bators meant when he said he didn't need a cook but he still wanted lunch. That song is even meaner and dirtier than I originally thought. For the record, "Young, Loud and Snotty" is better than "Never Mind the Bullocks..." and I don't really care for much by Lydia Lunch but "Death Valley 69" is brilliant. music - Dolphin City - Old Romance Passion Pit - Sleepyhead Bell - Brown Bear The Do - Tammy Jesus Chainsaw Massacre - Dance Dance Dance (Lykki Li remix/cover) reviews - mentions - sponsors -35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Show!
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Sun, 11 January 2009 It's been too long since I've done a proper episode of MPAD. I could list a hundred reasons for the delay, but I'd rather spend the energy moving forward. This is my 2008 recap episode where I mention some of the things I dug in 2008 and what I'm looking forward to in 2009. I talk about TV, music and more. I'm sure I mention more than what is below in the show notes so make sure you listen close. music - my 5 fave MPAD tracks from 2008 Summerbirds In The Cellar - Ugly Inside (from MPAD#136) 800Beloved - Colours (from MPAD#128) Black Kids - Hurricane Jane (from MPAD#145) Bell Hollow - Foxgloves (from MPAD#140) The Silent Years - Black Hole (from MPAD#159) mentions - sponsors Use code DJ3 to get a webdomain from Go Daddy for $7.69! Get 35 tracks from eMusic Save 10% on Pet Supplies at PetCo. Click here to Download the Show!
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Mon, 29 December 2008 It's getting close to 2009, so I thought I would take this chance to show you some of the new directions I'll be moving towards next year. Most People Are DJs has always been my outlet to promote media and music that doesn't have mainstream recognition, but I think deserves wider attention. The subjects I choose are usually people like myself, that take on the DIY ethic of creating, marketing and releasing their product all on their own. Charlie Slick, the subject of this "MPAD Presents" video is a perfect example of a DIY artist with a clear vision of his wacky, dynamic artistry and why he does what he does. It's a 7 minute video taking live clips from some of Charlie's shows and an interview I conducted with him in September. It's a bit rough, but most of it was done with a Flip video camera and a primitive video editing program, proving anybody can do this. Links: Charlie's next show is January 24 at the Trowbridge House of Coffee in Hamtramck Sponsors: 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers Click here to Download the Video!
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Mon, 22 December 2008  Happy Holidays! Enjoy the episode while I get some rest...
music: Carjack - My name Is Carjack the Kickdrums - Love Is A Drug Charlie Slick - Now You've Got Your Lasers on Me Voicedude - All the Little Things links: sponsors - 35 free tracks for eMusic Membership Petco - save on Pet supplies More at Mevio Offers! Click here to Download the Show!
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Mon, 15 December 2008  I know, I know, I did a lot of horror stuff back in October when it seemed relevant. Yet, here I am in December with an episode centered around Vampires. What can I say? I dig Vampires! With the movie Twilight opening (which you will not be getting a review from me on), the hit TV show True Blood (which I do review) and more, Vampires are back again with a vengeance. My question is, did they really ever go away? Unlike other horror icons, with their lust for (taking) life and zeal for evil doings, the Vampire continues to hold our interest. music - Vampire Hands - Statuette (mp3)More On This AlbumDracula Zombie USA - Right Makes Might (mp3) Buy at eMusic Evil Nine - They Live Topics - Sponsors - eMusic - sign up for 35 free tracks more savings at mevio offers Click here to Download the Show!
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Wed, 3 December 2008  It took me a little longer than usual to crank this one out. I'm not sure why. Mostly it was a matter of finding the time to sit in front of the mic and record. But, I haven't been busy, I've been spending to much time on my iTouch and watching bad TV - which I'll talk about next week. This week I review a bad movie and even worse commercials. music - the Ghouliez - the Gate Sex Ghost - New Science (that's Natasha and me for the mp3 cover art) Deastro - Parallelogram - Get it here on eMusic! mentions - sponsor - eMusic - get your sub here!!!! (35 free tracks) Click here to Download the Show!
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It was a great Friday night at the Pike Room for MPAD Presents Neat Neat Neat. A good crowd turned out, the bands played excellent sets and the Sucker DJs played the hits. People were dancing, smiling and at least one person got embarrassingly drunk. The best part is I actually got some decent recordings from the show to share with you. If you were there, you can relive the night and if you weren't, you can hear what you missed. Next week I have video coming!
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