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Massive Attack Meets Banksy

The ground-breaking UK band, Massive Attack, are re-issuing their classic album, Mezzanine on April 19th. Mezzanine, a Trip Hop and Dub mas...

8.09.2016

Chillout To The Finest In Downbeat & Dub

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Featuring: Kruder & Dorfmeister, Gotan Project, Pressure Drop, Massive Attack, Sofa Surfers, Thievery Corporation, dZihan and Kamien, DJ Bootsie, Ralph Myerz, Tosca, Yonderboi,
Nightmares On Wax, Xploding Plastix and loads of heavy Dub!

7.16.2016

Reinterpretations

An alternative take on classic treats...and meats.


Newman's Own version of the Oreo cookie, Newman-O's. The classic treat, that features more cocoa flavor than sweetness (with no high-fructose corn syrup), it's (mostly) organic, and all profits go to charity...it's clearly superior to the original incarnation.


Fig Bites made with Turkish figs. A healthier, more satisfying version of the Fig Newton brought to you by the always welcoming, Trader Joe's


Here's a rarity...a veggie burger that's moist AND dense. The Beast Burger, brought to you by Beyond Meat, is made from pea protein. A welcome departure from the black bean and soy options that currently dominate the market.


Finally, a long-time favorite of mine by WestSoy. Seitan is high in protein, low in fat, and has great density & texture. It easily replaces any meat...try using seitan in a Philly CheeseSteak or Shepherd's Pie.

7.15.2016

Natty Dread


Twilight Circus Dub Sound System | Ranking Joe - Don't Follow Babylon
(Blood And Fire Meets Wai Wan Remix - 'Dub Shop Style')



The original Black Uhuru - Live in London (1981)

7.10.2016

Remnants Of A Destroyed Star


Crab Nebula (Hubble Space Telescope/NASA)

"This new NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image reveals the beating heart of one of the most visually appealing, and most studied, supernova remnants known - the Crab Nebula. At the centre of this nebula the spinning core of a deceased star breathes life into the gas that surrounds it."



Veil Nebula (Hubble Space Telescope/NASA)

The Veil Nebula is 110 light-years wide, a cloud of heated and ionized gas & dust approximately, 2,100 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

Meanwhile...On It's Way To Jupiter


Measurements by the Juno Spacecraft (NASA).

'Jupiter, the largest planet in the Solar System, is best known for its colourful storms. Now astronomers have focused on another beautiful feature of the planet, using the ultraviolet capabilities of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The extraordinary vivid glows shown in the new observations are known as auroras. They are created when high energy particles enter a planet’s atmosphere near its magnetic poles and collide with atoms of gas.'

6.16.2016

The Ultimate In Downtempo Music!

Tune in to twenty-four hours of all new programming on Passport Radio


Including the latest playlist curated by Architektur. No.56 features recent tracks, hidden gems...only the finest in Downbeat & Dub! Highlights include: Massive Attack with Tricky & 3D, Subatomic Sound System, The Swiss Conspiracy, Quantic Feat. U-Roy & Alice Russell, Waldeck, Nostalgia 77 And Prince Fatty, Steve Cobby, Bent, Jon Kennedy, Kraak & Smaak, Demon.Flowers, DJ Oil, Bonobo, Omegaman, Sofa Surfers, International Observer, Ancient Astronauts and Waxolutionists.


Digest these tasty treats!


The Swiss Conspiracy - Carillon Blues


Subatomic Sound System - Black Ark Vampires (Steppers Bass Mix)


Jon Kennedy - The Parade


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  • 5.29.2016

    "I'm Keith Hernandez"

    30 years later...the Mets finally recognized their epic season at Citi Field.

    Photo: New York Mets


    The '86 Mets were one of the most successful (108-54), passionate...yet dysfunctional teams in MLB history, and they encountered some of the most improbable post-season outcomes to win the championship (vs. Houston, and then Boston). It brought pure bliss to their loyal and unfortunately, deprived fans. I'll never forget when my family and I screamed with joy as our Miracle Mets won in the only way they know how...unlikely, incomparable and nearly impossible.

    Ya Gotta Believe!



    The Amazin' Game 6 comeback against the Red Sox (10/25/86)


    The Mets Keith Hernandez, playing himself on Seinfeld (1992)

    4.15.2016

    Tex-Mexology

    A Michelada is easily, one of the most refreshing drinks you'll ever consume!

    'It really does help to cool you off a bit. You need a little energy, some vitamins to pump you up before you can drink the rest of the night and dance. You kinda get a sandwich with every drink'
    - Ty Mitchell (Marfa, Texas)

    4.08.2016

    Smokin'

    Savor these three standout snacks in the ever expanding market of munchies!

    The ultimate BBQ potato chips on the planet, period!

    Vegan Bacon Habanero tortilla chips, simply amazing!

    Thoroughly addictive corn chips...you'll have to buy two!

    4.01.2016

    Young Stars

    The Trumpler 14 cluster is approximately 500,000 years old. According to the European Space Agency, 'This region of space houses one of the highest concentrations of massive, luminous stars in the entire Milky Way - a spectacular family of young, bright, white-blue stars. These stars are rapidly working their way through their vast supplies of hydrogen, and have only a few million years of life left before they explode as supernova'. Earth's Sun, by comparison, is 4.6 billion years old.


    (NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope)


    Our beloved Starman, David Bowie with David Gilmour (Royal Albert Hall - 2006)


    Waldeck - Aquarius [Underwater] (Co-Produced by Kruder & Dorfmeister - 1996)


    Bill Murray - "Star Wars" (SNL - 1978)

    3.27.2016

    Dub On Ice

    While on vacation in Hawaii, I suggested to Ulf Lindemann AKA [Dunkelbunt] that he needed to try an Ululani's Hawaiian Shaved Ice, and if you're fortunate enough to ever be in Hawaii, I urge you to do the same. Ululani's shaved ice is made with in-house syrups featuring natural fruit purees, fruit extracts, pure cane sugar and purified water.


    Best of [dunkelbunt] out now!


    [Dunkelbunt] - Smile Your Face ft. Selecta Bence

    3.20.2016

    New (Tidal) Wave

    An abundance of 80's New Wave to fulfill your ultimate aural pleasures....For Sure, Like Totally!


    Fun Boy Three - Our Lips Are Sealed (Live on Switch, UK - 1983)


    The B52's - Give Me Back My Man


    Blancmange - Don't Tell Me


    Adam & The Ants - Antmusic


    The Plimsouls - A Million Miles Away


    Wall Of Voodoo - Mexican Radio


    Trio - Da Da Da


    OMD - She's Leaving (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London - 2007)


    Electronic* - Getting Away With It


    The Comsat Angels - Independence Day


    The Circle Jerks - When The Shit Hits The Fan (Lounge Version/Repo Man)


    Now Touring & Out Now!

    New Order, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark,The Specials featuring members of Fun Boy Three, The B52's, Stan Ridgway of Wall of Voodoo, Blancmange and The Comsat Angels!


    *Featuring: Bernard Sumner (New Order/Joy Division), Johnny Marr (The Smiths), Neil Tennant & Chris Lowe (Pet Shop Boys), and Karl Bartos (Kraftwerk).

    3.18.2016

    Pillars Of Creation

    The Eagle Nebula, some 7000 light years from Earth

    (Photo by the Hubble Telescope - NASA)


    Closer to home...here's a time lapse view of our planet from the International Space Station courtesy of Astronaut, Alexander Gerst - ESA (2014)

    A time lapse in space would not be complete without our precious star...

    3.14.2016

    Downbeat, Dub & Global Grooves!

    The all new Passport Radio...bigger & better than ever!

    Now broadcasting 24/7 on Radionomy, Streema & TuneIn


    Here's a tasty sample:


    Count Basic - Strange Life With Dub (Kruder & Dorfmeister Remix)


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  • Avant-Garde Imitations...Now & Then

    'Using only instruments available in the 1930s - from the theremin and musical saw to the harmonium and prepared piano', Orkestra Obsolete perform the 1983 classic, Blue Monday by New Order, the biggest-selling 12" single of all time.


    Orkestra Obsolete - "Blue Monday" (2016)


    The Flying Lizards - "Money" (1979)

    3.11.2016

    Milk & Cookies...With A Conscience

    Did you know that it takes a gallon a water to grow one almond? Avoid Almond Milk and try Good Karma Flax Seed Milk, instead. You will not be disappointed! Also, try a much more satisfying version of the "Nutter Butter" style cookie from Back To Nature. Remaining centered while snacking, now that really is good karma!

    3.10.2016

    Tripped Out

    One of my favorite songs from "Tales Of Us"


    Goldfrapp - Stranger (2013)


    The seminal track, Lovely Head, performed live (London - 2003)



    Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, along with members of Portishead & Goldfrapp, perform at the Thunderbirds tribute show featuring the music of Barry Gray. (St George’s Bristol, UK)

    3.09.2016

    "Baseball Been Berry, Berry Good To Me"

    It's a great time to be a Mets fan! Especially with their phenomenal pitching staff and the re-signing of Yoenis Cespedes. Following their first World Series appearance in 15 years, Spring Training is now underway and expectations are riding high for the defending National League Champs. Yet, I've been a Mets fan my whole life and we have a storied history, but I never envisioned two players coming to the ball park on horseback! Especially, a 6'6", 240lb pitcher in Noah Syndergaard (who throws 100 mph) and Cespedes, one of the most prolific power hitters in the game.


    This absurdity reminds me of two other Metropolitan players...

    "The Curious Case of Sidd Finch" (Photo: Lane Stewart/ESPN/ Video)

    ...and the infamous, "Chico Escuela" (Garrett Morris/SNL)

    3.08.2016

    Plutocracy

    All hail Pluto! (New Horizons/NASA 2015)


    Clouds seen on Pluto (New Horizons/NASA 2016)



    Astronomers say 'a Neptune-sized planet lurks beyond Pluto'