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Diger Rokwell’s five self-released albums Digstrumentals, The Earthhead, Digerbodia, We Are All Related and Sri Diger are now available for download at http://digerrokwell6000.bandcamp.com/

2012 will see two mini albums plus one single with a colab album with Felicity Groom called ‘New Parts’ in between:

1. Build My: a album of slow jams exploring the themes of winter and relationships with the self and others infused with soul vocal chops. Released in mid 2012.

2. And a yet to be titled album of psychedelic inspired hip hop jams. Released in late 2012.

3. Plus a single called ‘Pull Up!’ to be released on The Community Beats Compilation.

Support a local artist doing it independent.

I haven’t blogged in a while.  Why?  Because I’ve had nothing to say.  Now I do have something to say, hence…

I’ve been steadily mixing my album with Wisdom2th for a while now.  Aside from numerous late nights which end up with us laughing hysterically at the most mundane things, the product of our endeavours is sounding rather nice indeed.

Aside from that, I flexed my substantially meagre acting talents as an extra in Wisdom2th’s soon to be released video clip for his tune “2th.0″.  I asked to be a background dancer, but they said there were no background dancers and I just had to sit at a desk and look bored.  When you see it, though, you’ll notice that I’m clearly dancing on the inside.

Additionally, I’ve been watching my close friend (and only ape associate) PAWS put together a pre-mix for an EP that my other close friend (and only Brisvegas associate) Renz is working on.  “What is a pre-mix?” you ask!  “Well, it is a remix album made from the same samples etc as another song, but constructed before the other song has been heard and released before the other song is released.” I answer!  And if that’s not on some Tralfamadorian type shiz, then my name isn’t Kurt Vonnegut!

Anyway, check out the sampler for Renz upcoming EP.  It’ll be funk-ay.

The Dusty EP SAMPLER! by RenzBeats!

Sunday, May 13 at Mojos Bar sees a tribute to Beastie Boys MCA who moved on to the next world on Friday, May 4.

The Community, Cool Perth Nights & Mojos Bar are invite you to get up onstage for a minute & tell _your_ story on what the Beastie Boys mean to _you! Can be funny, sweet or sad, the stage will be all yours.

All ppl interested in doing this are to register at underandabovepresents@hotmail.com – we will be able to accommodate the first dozen ppl who register! Please use subject: Beastie Story.

As suggested by Lyndon Blue (man i just tried to all you to see if Solar Barge can play) there will be tins on hand for dantions to the cancer council.

Artists playing MCA Tribute:

Diger Rokwell
Felicity Groom
Mathas
Leafy Suburbs
DJ Joe Byrne (the Moltens)
& DJ Charlie Bucket

extra affordable drinks & $5 entry

Hi y’all. It’s been ages since I posted an update, and surprisingly for me, I’ve actually been making music and doing things, which goes against the trend of promising things that tend to not turn up on time, if at all – which has been my modus operandi for the last few years.

First things first; I’ve finally released the SUICIDE EP and it’s been in the wild for a couple of months now. There’s been the odd review here and there, and people seem to enjoy it. More importantly, I’m totally 100% happy with where the release as a whole fits within my own world (which is new and exciting).

It’s available digitally on Bandcamp as pay-what-you-want; i.e. free if you like, but you can donate if that is your thing. So far, this approach has worked well. The emails from Bandcamp saying HEY SOMEONE JUST DROPPED $5 ON YOUR SHIT, GREAT JOB are surprisingly super awesome at generating warm, fuzzy feelings towards the seventeen people who have bought it so far. So, thanks y’all. Check it out if you haven’t yet already:

http://dos4gw.com/

The man like Dankcity also put in a mammoth effort and finished a video for You Know Who You Are. Not safe for work:

In other news, I have been back and forth between Melbourne and Perth a fair bit recently to take care of family business, and in terms of playing shows for you on the west coast, have only managed to stand behind a rapper at the 8th Birthday Party. Don’t get me wrong, it was a fun night, but to be honest I’d probably rather have played an instrumental set at some stage during the last six months. My fault for not organising it, but as I mentioned, other things have taken precedence. There’s always next year. The plus side of this is that when I do get back for a DOS4GW show, it’ll all be much fresher.

Speaking of standing behind rappers, when that guy in the chair from the video was in the country, we recorded some music. Here is some of it:

http://soundcloud.com/dos4gw/tiananmen-square

More of that is coming. Here’s an update to my release calendar for this year, which was hinted at in a previous post:

- SUISIDE B – EP followup to SUICIDE, of which I have a draft master version of already, but don’t hold your breath (yeah you know me)
- MR DNA – Hoodrat Shit With My Friends – I’m behind the boards for Big Rimz on his next EP, which is going well so far
- GDP x DOS4GW – EP slated for July
- DOS vs EPPS – happening, but not sure when
- ABORT/RETRY/FAIL – a digi-tri-single is go, constructed using tape loops, a Tascam, and of course a shitload of ????????????? by YES/NO/MAYBE and DOS4GW
- Beats on more L-BURN crew releases, including an album and another mixtape,
- Season 2 of the L-BURN TRILL podcast.
- GLORY HOLE – an unexpected mess
- AOI x DOS4GW .. maybe.

I’m going to predict that I will sell 63 copies in total of all of the above this year. The best thing about being under the radar is that no one cares what you do or what art you create, which is inspiring because it frees you from the constraints of a limited imagination. However the downside is that it can be slow going when no one gives too much of a fuck.

The Community was my start in this whole thing and without all of you I’d be a lesser person. As The Community grows, I feel more and more privileged that I am able to count myself amongst the ranks. So thanks for being the set of people that I can figuratively surround myself with during dark, unproductive patches, and I look forward to celebrating the eventual payoffs (however spurious) with you soon. There’s always a spare room in Hawthorn waiting for anyone who wants to visit and play (and drink). And weep.

<3 dos xxx

EXPERIMENTAL WAMi FESTIVAL SHOWCASE
The Bakery
Tuesday 29 May, 8:00pm

WAM is proud to present its first ever Experimental Live Showcase as part of the 2012 WAMi Festival. Western Australia has a strong pedigree when it comes to boundary-pushing music, and the showcase ably represents this legacy, offering up both solo performers as well as bands who’s sounds escape easy categorisation.

Solo acts playing on the night include the post-industrial noise of Ourobonic Plague, the atmospheric guitar-based initiation rite of Craig McElhinney and the weirdo funtimes of Chris Cobilis. Bands on the bill include low frequency noise-duo Candied Limbs, the atmospheric industrial sounds of Heytesburg, propulsive math-rock duo Race To Your Face and the organic-electronic hybrid beast that is Usurper of Modern Medicine.

Curated by Adam Trainer, RTRFM Music Director.

Tickets from nowbaking.com
$15 Non Members / $10 WAM Members

The Community floats into Fat Shan’s on Friday the 18th of May with cosmic colabs and lava lyricism.

The night will feature;

Diger Rokwell and Felicity Groom
YLEM and Rachael Dease
Mei Saraswati
FG

Come down and witness a night of new music in a record library shop setting.

Entry is $10.

The Community floats into Fat Shan’s on Friday the 18th of May with cosmic colabs and lava lyricism.

The night will feature;

Diger Rokwell and Felicity Groom
YLEM and Rachael Dease
Mei Saraswati
FG

Come down and witness a night of new music in a record library shop setting.

Entry is $10.