vacation, all i ever wanted

This year i would have loved to spend some time and money at SXSW, WMC or even Coachella, but instead i opted for a real (much needed) vacation with no music involved, but with loads of sand, sun, ocean and even family members! The vacation starts today, and so i won't be updating much, if at all, this week. A few things before i go...

For all bands out there who email me about booking shows, please continue to do so at this email: booking [at] melodynelson.com

Speaking of Coachella, if you're not going already, you may want to enter this contest to win a free trip to the festival to see Razorlight (and a hundred other bands) play:

If you're looking for stuff to do this week, here's what i recommend:
MisShapes on Saturday with swedish band The Sounds guest deejaying.

On Tuesday, Shaw Promotion is hosting a one night off 60s and contemporary french pop party, Le One Night Stand at Bar Eleven, that i would have deejayed at, had i not taken the week off! I'm really hoping they'll do it again soon because this looks like a ton of fun...

On tuesday night, check out Vicious tuesday for some great live music.
On thursday, there will be no ATOMIQUE since it's on vacation with melody nelson.

Finally, some music from Doves "Some Cities EPK" video:
QT 56 | 100 | 300
WM 56 | 100 | 300
RP 56 | 100 | 300

I'm turning off the comments for this week, too much spamming.

one more time

I'll write something in a little while when i'm actually awake. For now, all i can say is that tonight will be a very good one...

she always goes down

Don't forget to come by Any Suggestions? at HIRO (at the Maritime Hotel) tonight hosted by GBH. Guest Djs are: Mylo, Cat Hartwell, Melody Nelson (me!) + resident DJ Nick Mark. RSVP here for complimentary admission: alejandro @ gbh.tv

My mate marco keeps me up to date with what's new and good coming out of the UK, the last band he recommended totally stuck with me, they're called Havana Guns. Listen to this track, tell me what you think:
Havana Guns :: She always goes down [mp3]

He recommended a bunch more i haven't listened to yet, but will soon and of coure share with you all.

If you live in nyc, pick up the new issue of The Deli Magazine, it comes out this week, it's free and it only focuses on local music! (You'll find it at record stores, venues, coffee shops, etc...). Jay, Jin and i have a little page dedicated to ramblings on our love for local bands. There will be a 2nd issue launch party this friday at Sin-e.

krafty

You'd think they would have made it BLUE?!? You can go to this german site to try and win your New Order Special Edition Ipod. (Source)

suggestions

Tonight, don't miss the melody show! it's as if the UN put i together, we've got aussies, frenchies and your usual locals, all great of course.

Melody Nelson presents... Tuesday March 22nd :: 7:30pm :: $8 :: 21+

11pm - The Panda Band [from Australia!]
10pm - Loaded Dreams
9pm - eugene
8pm - ElodieO [from Paris!]

Rothko :: 116 Suffolk St. Between Rivington and Delancey St.
For more info on the bands, go to the Vicious site.

The Panda Band will also play the next day at the mercury lounge with another australian band, The Morning After Girls, who are wicked as well in a much darker and Dandy Warhols kinda way.

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On wednesday march 23rd, i'll be guest deejaying at one of my favorite nyc places, HIRO (at The Maritime Hotel) for the new weekly party Any Suggestions? (that is until they find a real name) presented and hosted by GBH. This week, right after his Rothko show, MYLO will come by for a special DJ set. And if that wasn't enough, the awesome Cat Hartwell (Fannypack) will also be a spinning right after me, it's gonna be hot. Make sure to RSVP here for complimentary admission: alejandro @ gbh.tv

Hiro is located at 16 St. and 9 Ave. in the Maritime Hotel. Doors open 10pm.

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LIT on friday night was as expected a madhouse until the very last song of the night. Big thanks to those who showed the love and the dance moves! I'll be back there very soon i'm sure. Also, shout out to Matt GoStation for being my gracious and overworked guest DJ at ATOMIQUE last week.