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    NCM Fathom, in conjunction with EMI Music and Omniverse present “Don’t Think”, a film essentially documenting a Chemical Brothers gig at the famed Fuji Rock Festival in Japan last year.  As you probably know, Chemical Brothers are badass.  KC has only witnessed their live show over ten years ago at the Uptown Theater. Wednesday, Feburary 1st, you’ll get your chance to experience what a Chemical Brothers show looks and sounds like at the Cinema 20 in Merriam, KS at 7:30 pm.  Through 20 countries, “Don’t Think” will be shown in over 500 theaters, in total. 

    For tickets and more information visit http://dontthinkmovie.com/

    Anticipating two u:move-presented Rusko events in Lawrence, KS and Springfield, MO respectively , we thought some info on Rusko’s upcoming Mad Decent release would be vital before you throw yourself into a sea of fellow party goers at either show.  March 27th will see Rusko dropping a new album full of dubstep bombs titled, “Songs”.  Check the latest video for the single off that record, “Somebody To Love”, below.  It kind of reminds us of the really cute Michelle Phan Kanrocksas video from last summer.  Only in the case of Rusko’s new vid, two elderly people hook up at a Rusko show, engulfed in a theater of swarming rave kids.  But as Aaliyah said, age ain’t nothing but a number…

February 28th - Rusko (w/ opening set by Johan) @ Gillioz Theater in Springfield, MO - All Ages

February 29th - Rusko (w/ opening set by NMEZEE) @ Liberty Hall in Lawrence, KS - All Ages

    Former Kanrocksan, Paper Diamond, recently remixed one of the most blogged about artists of last year - off-kilter r&b sensation, The Weeknd.  Download Paper Diamond’s remix of The Weeknd’s “Same Old Song” HERE.  This take really adds a much needed jolt to one of The Weeknd’s newer tracks.  After The Weeknd’s initial House of Balloons release, his buzz has been on a steady decline.  Perhaps that’s why Paper Diamond decided to come to the remix rescue.  Paper Diamond is currently on tour with the likes of M Machine, Paul Basic and Supervision on select dates.  Check to see if he’s swinging through your city below.

01/09/12 – 1/14/12 Jam Cruise 10, Ft. Lauderdale, Haiti, Jamaica
01/18/12 The Venue at the Hub, Fargo, ND
01/19/12 Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN
01/20/12 Winter Warmer Fest, Oconomowoc, WI
01/21/12 Clutch Cargo’s Pontiac, MI
01/25/12 Bluebird Theater, Bloomington, IN
01/26/12 Majestic Live, Madison, WI
01/27/12 Bottom Lounge, Chicago, IL
01/28/12 Laird Room, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI
02/01/12 Sun Music Hall, Floyd, VA
02/03/12 Canal Club, Richmond, VA
02/04/12 The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC
02/08/12 Vartsity Theater, Baton Rouge, LA
02/09/12 Bourbon Street Bar, Auburn, AL
02/10/12 Newby’s, Memphis, TN
02/11/12 Cam’s Ballroom, Tulsa, OK
02/22/12 - Mr. Small’s Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA
02/23/12 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH
02/25/12 - The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI
02/26/12 - Grog Shop - Cleveland, OH
02/29/12 - The Blue Moose - Iowa City, IA

    We at u:move know that our readers like to party…in big rooms, at that.  So when this latest e-mail came across my inbox earlier today with a couple of recent tracks from Swedish electro-house hero, John Dahlback, we decided to find a place for it on our own blog.  The downright dirty, “Grunge” (Mutants), is a peak hour burner, regardless of your time zone.  “Phoenix” (Toolroom Records) mellows things out just a bit, or as much as his style can allow.  In addition to landing gigs around the world, expect a Toolroom-released double disc DJ mix out February 4, 2012.  No word yet on any US tour dates.

    John Dahlback - “Grunge”

    John Dahlback - “Phoenix”

  John Dahlback - Phoenix - OUT NOW by toolroomrecords

    Our good friend here at u:move and bad-ass house music spinner, LC, had a fire at his home in Kansas City, MO just last night.  If this is ringing a bell, you might remember a post we wrote about local singer/producer and Innate Sounds affiliate, Reggie B, experiencing a blaze at his own house in KC just about three weeks before Diplo released a remix of one of his tracks.  Consider it a couple of screwy occurrences that hit home to two of our favorite music artists in Kansas City.  Both LC and Reggie are fine, with no injuries sustained in either of their respective tragedies.  But they do need some help with clothing, mostly.  You can donate to LC HERE via online payments and/or donate to his circumstance by heading out to The Union in Westport on Saturday night where Brent Tactic and Shaun Duval will be DJing.  There, you can drop off physical items, money and anything else that might help him out.