Well I think that it has taken all of 2008 to get myself all sorted with a blog/site that can do all the things that I want it to do and hopefully this one won’t get hacked by Turkish Hackers.

My new website Starlifter.TV (http://starlifter.tv) is up and running. There’s gonna be much of the same over there but it looks prettier and I’m gonna be able to do a litle more with it. I’m even thinking about producing some video shows under the same name in 2009 but we’ll see. Regardless, if there’s any bands, producers or music you think is worth checking out let me know. That’s what Starlifter.TV is all about, helping amazing musicians and artists be seen in the urban jungle.

I’m in the process of reviewing the new Module (Module.co.nz) live album so be sure to check out Starlifter.TV for that really soon. In the mean time be sure to check the album out for yourself. It’s available for free download from www.patterndotlife.co.nz

Oh, Tom Cosm (COSM.co.nz) has a new song ‘heaps good strong board‘ available for free download now too. It’s heaps of fun.

Thanks for crusing with me on this journey. It’s great having you along for the ride.
Peace,

Dr H
xox

First up congrats to The Klap for taking out RDU’s RounD-Up band competition for 2008. They put on a great performance in the final. As part of the prize pack they won they’ve already recorded a song and shot a music video (above). Download the song “not getting younger” here (right click and select “save link as”).

You may have notice that I’ve change the name of the blog to Starlifter.TV. Just a slight change and I’m hoping to do a lot more video (hence the .TV). I’m also in the process of setting up a new blog with it’s own look and feel, hopefully it’s not too far away.

I’ve just started a new podcast on Podomatic.com called Starlifter.TV (original huh). You can find it at http://starliftertv.podomatic.com.The first episode features my latest DJ mix, Music To Raise Children to – Vol. 2. I’m hoping to put up a whole bunch of different stuff, interviews with musos, the odd jam from my band the Electro Pussy Posse (EPP), DJ mixes and random sound art guff. So yeah, it’s gonna be interesting. I hope you enjoy it. And if you ever wanna get in touch just flick me an email mixtapesessions (at) gmail (dot) com.

Peace,
Dr H
xoxox

Things are gettin’ pretty exciting in ole Churchtown today. A crazy norwester is blowin’ through town and 5 of Christchurch’s best bands are preparing for the RDU RounD-Up final. RounD-Up is probably Christchurch’s longest running band competition and was formerly known as the “Not-So-Young-Entertainers Competition” (the name being a piss take on a NZ TV talent show). From the wee bit of research that I did online I came across an archive of the RDU site back in 1998 which makes RDU’s band competition at least 10 years old. The Stefan Van Soest Hit Machine (SVSHM) were winners that year with Duluxeboy, Android and Mountains of Murray also in the final. To find out more about who entered in 1998 click here. The SVSHM still play the odd gig in CHCH in some form or other and have just launched a new page on Facebook. Winners over the last couple of years include Bang! Bang! Eche!, The Tiger Tones, and The Undercurrents. All amazing bands in their own special way and all bands RDU has been proud to champion. The amount of brilliant musical talent coming out of Christchurch over the last 5 years has been fantastic. This years RounD-Up final is freakin’ exciting too and consists of (in no particular order) The Klap, Tiny Paper Daggers, Denmark Street, Jimmy Zoom and the Beytown Grifters and Sexy Animals. I wish them all the best and I look forward to their performances.

See you at the Dux.
Peace,
Dr H 
xoxox

Hi! Thanks for listening to the show!!
Here’s what went down:

((( start )))

The L.E.Ds – Sound surrounds
Wiley – Local Lad
Rebel Mc and Peter – junglist
Stereobus – Don’t open your eyes
The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Satellite
Kimya Dawson – Loose lips
The Black Ghosts – Full moon
The Shocking Pinks – affection
The Raconteurs – level
The Hungry Eyes – my scene
Ladyhawke – my delirium
Interview with interview
Iggy Pop – Lust for life
D.A.N.C.E (MSTRKRFT remix) – Justice
Playmate (Jesse Rose Remix) – Armand Van Halden
Boy Crisis – Dressed to digress
Plastic Passion – we have come so far
Nu Noyzzzze – Rufffians – Fighting in the dancehall
The Chemical Brothers – Life is Sweet (Daft Punk Remix)
Dandy Warhols – now you love

((( fin )))

Peace,
Dr H
xoxox

Hey ho party peep! Thanks for listening to the show!!
Here’s what went down:

((( start )))

The Late Greats – he’s not it
Yura Yura Teikoku – hate ningen wa
Kimya Dawson – loose lips
Meat Beat Manifesto – lonely soldier
Commix – how you gonna feel
Crystal Castles – vanished
Coldcut – man in a garage (Bonobo remix)
Tv on the radio – golden age
The Vines – Orange Amber
Mean Street – you do the math
Reks – stages
Coco Solid – electrik love
Zed Bias – interview and tunezzz
Tv on the radio – golden age
Stereolab – self portrait with electric brain
Mint Chicks – Enemies
The Girls – not I
Armand Van Helden – I want your soul (Dusty Kid Suga Dub)
Coldcut – man in a garage (Bonobo remix)
Clor – love and pain

((( fin )))

Peace,
Dr H
xoxoxox

Hi there!

I can’t believe it but I’ve been podcasting for almost 2 years now. My main project up until now has been the Mixtape Connection podcast. It has been heaps of fun, I’ve talked with some cool cats but I’m putting that on hold while I put more work into my radio show on RDU 98.5 FM, Friday Drive. Some really interesting people have been hanging out on the show so I thought why not get the audio online.

To listen my new podcast, “Friday Drive with Dr Hitchcock” visit: http://bigpod.co.nz/Default.aspx?tms_id=208&tabid=56&mode=20
There you can listen to individual episodes or subscribe via iTunes or whatever program you use. 

And if you still want to hear the old school Mixtape Connection podcast you can visit it at: http://bigpod.co.nz/Find/Podcasts/Podcast/tabid/56/Default.aspx?tms_id=30
Peace,
Dr H

The Brian Jonestown Massacre are playing tonight here in Christchurch, New Zealand. It’s gonna be such a rad time for all. Rock’n'Roll’n'what-not!!!

Here’s some details for the gig:
http://tinyurl.com/5tmx6x
(Note: it’s a Facebook group) 

Peace,
Dr H

A huge thank-you to everyone who came and partied at the City Club for Earth to the Bloody Underground! Great times await at the BJM gig! The next gig I’m playing at is the CHCH leg of the Shortcircuit NZ 08 Tour.

Here’s the goss:

We are pleased to announce the SHORT:CIRCUIT tour 2008

Now in it’s fourth year, we represent alternative electronic production and
performance in a place near you …

Prime contenders are electro-punk band CURE MOTEL and liquidfunk D&B producer DJ
ROMANTECH. This year we bring DJ LOBO / INSULA from Melbourne, expanding our international
presence.

SHORT:CIRCUIT 08
11 gigs from Auckland to Invercargill, supports are comprised of shakers and
movers on the scene :

STRAY THEORIES (sth. island)
STRESS CADET (auckland)
ED MUZIK & DR. HITCHCOCK (chch)
HALUCIAGEA (palmerston north)
SONIC SMITH (dunedin)
SHARKWEEK (dunedin)
LOBO / INSULA (Melb.)

Also featured is artwork from Melbournian Erin Greer and her character EKO who
appears on the poster.

http://www.myspace.com/shortcircuitnz
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/6a5nhh

Expect a big night’s entertainment from 9pm till close, guaranteed fresh indie
energy.

chch SAT SEPT 6 @ THE DROP
ROMANTECH, CUREMOTEL, DR. HITCHCOCK, ED MUZIK, STRAY THEORIES, INSULA

SUPPORTED by http://www.Amplifier.co.nz and http://www.Obscure.co.nz
Enquires to darcy@blueamp.net.nz
Peace and mush,
Dr H

Raptor Jesus,
He went extinct for your sins…

http://futureclaw.com/blog/?p=13

Raptor bless,
Dr H

Hey ho! Thanks for listening to the show!!
Here’s what went downtown:

((( start )))

4pm
Poni Hoax- The Bird Is On Fire
Digitalism- Magnets (on off on remix)
Viva Voice- Faster Than a Dead Horse

The L.E.D’s (NZ)- Sound Surrounds

Hells Teeth- Long Range
The Tutts (NZ)- All Over Town

Bloc Party- Mercury

Jane’s Addiction- Been Caught Stealing(LP version)
Blur- Sing
The Flaming Lips- She Don’t Use Jelly

Asha Cosmo Flynn (NZ)-  You Never Know(feat. David Whitiker)

Crystal Stilts- Converging in the Quiet
The Vines- Orange Amber
The Eels- Novocaine for the Soul

5pm
The Pains of Being Pure A- This Love is Fucking Right

Paul Murphy- Soul Call

Concord Dawn- Take it as it Comes
One Day as A Lion- Wild International

Pacific Heights(NZ)- Dreaming (feat. J-Dubs, Aeries and Ladi 6)

* Nu Noyzzzze *
Doppler – Where You Going Tonight

The Pixies- Here Comes Your Man

The Kills- Getting Down
The Hungry Eyes(NZ)- My Scene
The Scientists of Modern- East
6pm
Coco Solid(NZ)- Electrik Love
Iggy Pop- Lust For Life

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club- Love Burns
Dandy Warhols- Boys Better
Brian Jonestown Massacre – golden frost
Brian Jonestown Massacre – vacuum boots
Dandy Warhols – welcome to the third world

The Draytones – turn it down
The Beatles – I’m happy just to dance with you
Dandy Warhols – the legend of the last outlaw truckers
Brian Jonestown Massacre – free and easy, take 2
The Upsidedown – light (Pete Intl Airport remix)

((( fin )))

Peace,
Dr H
xoxoxox