To celebrate the publication of the book ‘The Velvet Underground’ giving rare and unpublished documents of the early years of the group, Lou Reed will be at Colette Paris for a book signing and book reading. The beautifully illustrated book is the first to offer a snapshot of the group’s early stages on the extraordinary art scene of New York from 65/68. On November 16th don’t miss Lou Reed reading and book signing at Colette from 5 pm to 6:30 pm! This will also be LIVE on Awdio.com at 5pm for the rest of the world’s ears. Read more

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Any self respecting Hip Hop fan will have heard about the scratching and mixing techniques made famous by The Beat Junkies, the LA based collective comprising of J.Rocc, DJ Curse, Rhettmattic, Babu, Melo-D, DJ What, Mr. Choc and Shortkut. Their signature music formula has become internationally labeled as the “Beat Junkie Style”. Read More

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No need to introduce this legendary group from Philly but here’s a little history. The Roots’ focus on live music began back in 1987 when rapper Black Thought (Tariq Trotter) and drummer ?uestlove (Ahmir Khalib Thompson) became friends at the Philadelphia High School for Creative Performing Arts. The Roots’ first major-label album, Do You Want More?!!!??!, was released in January 1995; forsaking usual hip-hop protocol, the album was produced without any samples or previously recorded material. Read More

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After a successful first year, UB Radio celebrates in style at the Bedsupperclub today, July 23rd. For the occasion, French dj Francois Dubois (aka Funk D’Void) will be helping them blow out the candles. Dj Funk d’Void is what’s hot right now, and has been for  the past decade, proving so as he burns up dance floors across the world! His house, techno, soul grooves are inspired by the early Chicago sound, as is the case for Dj Benz, present tonight as well. His groovy, bumping House is jazzy and edgy, bringing together the musical influences of the 70’s and 80’s… you don’t ever know what to expect from his sets. Read More

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More massive than the storming of the Bastille in 1789 which led to the capitulation of French monarchy, is the storming of listeners on Awdio.com this Bastille Day 2009! Tonight’s program includes: good mood, good food, rustique ambiance, dance and song… The firemen brigades of Paris (BSPP) are organizing their traditional balls for July 14^th, Bastille Day in France. Read more…

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