MIKE RETURNS TO CANADA.... AGAIN

Canada is like my second home... I'm going back
to Toronto and Montreal this weekend... Thursday
and Friday to be exact. To the Montreal people
who couldnt get in to the gig last time... This
one should be sorted out.

if anyone is around NYC sunday afternoon...

im djing for fashion week...

ITALIANS DO IT BETTER WINTER PARTY 2k9 IN NYC!

Wow has it been that long since we've thrown a
party in NYC? Finally we are back for the first time
since early 2006. We are throwing our seasonal IDIB
party in NYC at Le Poisson Rouge. Expect an
amazing night with amazing music and set design.
It's the first Glass Candy show in NYC in over two
years! And, Nite Jewel's first NYC show as a duo!
This will also be the coming out party for our
newest group: Twisted Wires from Texas! And
Mike is going to drive 15 minutes to dj!
Get your tickets early because it's going to sell
out fast.
We are also hoping to have a special giveaway
cd ready for the gig as well. More info on that
soon. Can't wait to see you all there...

Also, all you people in Montreal, we are having
a few "warm-up" shows a few days before the
NYC party with Nite Jewel and Glass Candy-
as well as our favorite Montreal dj's- Loose
Joints. They are at a tiny club so get there early!

BOTTIN "No Static" official video!

Mike is djing in DC this weekend.

hello. California was excellent. the
best trip out west yet! cant wait to go
back out there.
i'll be in DC this weekend playing at
Blisspop. check the flier below. anyone
want to get in on the guest list hit me
up and i'll get you in for free!

Mike is on the west coast this weekend record shopping...

and djing.i feel it necessary you all come. Plus i
am playing with Tim and i havent seen him in a
loooong time. you know, conflicting schedules
and all... and i havent seen Diplo since that night
in Philly... and Shits and Giggles plans to be deep
so if you like deepness go there.

Thurs feb 5 LA California @ dance right w/ Diplo
Fri feb 6 LA California @ shits and giggles w/ disco music
Sat feb 7 SF California @ gun club with Tim Sweeney

Porkchop "2010" mix for you

you may know Porkchop if you live in the NYC area.
one of the more insane djs out there. i've known him
as long as i can remember. if you live outside of NYC
you may know him as one member of Excepter.
He hasnt made a mix in almost two years, so feel
lucky!
http://www.dazzlingurbanite.net/RedliteMountain2010

cut n paste link above

MIKE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY TONIGHT! (and february gigs)

tonight is my birthday party at Savalas in Williamsburg
Brooklyn (where babies and hipsters live in harmony-much
like my house).. anyway, feel free to come down. its free
and if its anything like last year it may be a little nuts. also
Justine D is hosting this thing. so it is pretty much a
Motherfucker reunion. all they need is the New York
Dolls to play and we're all set...

also i shall be djing in February most of the
time it seems... here is a schedule:


feb 5 LA California @ dance right http://www.danceright.net/
feb 6 LA California @ shits and giggles
feb 7 SF California @ gun club with Tim Sweeney

feb 13 Washington DC @ Blisspop with Holy Ghost
feb 14 making sweet love by the fire
feb 15 nyc fashion week secret event

feb 19 toronto Canada w/ Mikey Apples
feb 20 montreal Canada w/ Mikey Apples and Alex Lemieux


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March 7 - NYC Italians Winter Party @ LPR with Glass
Candy, Nite Jewel, Twisted Wires and Mike Simonetti
on the wheels of steel. more info on this soon

March 15- Istanbul Turley
March 16- Greece
March 17- Berlin

NEON COOL KIDS mini mixtape

got this sent to us from our fellow bloggers at
NEON COOL KIDS.. enjoy. check their site:::
neoncoolkidsYO.com




BWH "STOP"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/54853157a2daf8e1/

Plastic Bertrand "Stop ou Encore"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5485302308bf1613/

Pino D'angio "Ma Quale Idea"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/54852885ca301f35/

Ray Rogers "Ya Ya"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5485294247f04b49/

Circlesquare "Dancers"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5485279686323a3d/

Mike's Mini Mixtape #1

Here is a "mini mixtape". a "mini mixtape" is 5 songs that you must
download and listen to in the order they are listed. the artwork
below is the cover art for your cassette. a "mini mixtape" can
be 5 songs or less. this mixtape is entitled "Slushy Sundays".
if you want to submit a mini mixtape for Italians feel free to
contact us.


SLUSHY SUNDAYS:

crying

the man

bragging

happy

nyc transfer

Bottin 12" ready to order!

hello. the 12" should be available in the IDIB store
by 7pm EST Tuesday! (see right column for link)
Also we have 2 copies of the JD Twitch 10"/cd
left so if you need that i suggest you grab it soon!

We also restocked the Nite Jewel lp due to
overwhelming demand.

WELCOME BOTTIN TO THE FAMILY

hello again. this deserved a separate post. In a few days
we will have the latest IDIB 12" in the form of Bottin "No
Static". Bottin is from Venice Italy and has been flying under
the radar for a while. Our aim is to bring him into the
limelight where he belongs. He is not only a stellar producer,
but an excellent dj with an even more excellent record collection.
To prove this we offer you a mix by Bottin as well- that you can
download below. People always say ITALO this and ITALO that.
Well, here's some italo from you by a fellow Italian living in Italy.
We will make an announcement when we have these in stock for
mailorder. As always , strictly limited edition.

visit his website

sample the 12" here

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When Italians Did It Better Mix

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CONTEST ALERT!
-we will give away an IDIB item of your choice PLUS a Bottin IDIB 12"
to the first person to get the tracks on this mix. its a tough one!
Also i cant stress enough how awesome Benguin's mix is. If
you havent downloaded it , do it now!!! (its below us)

here are some hints proved by Mr Bottin. some of these
tracks are edits so this may help...

01. LS – CMS 1979 (Bottin edit)
02. K - BD 1981 (Bottin edit)
03. DZ - IMAR 1980
04. MPI - Z 2007 (Bottin remix)
05. S - RAU 1984
06. G&MDA - ICDS 1979 (Bottin edit)
07. JR - FTLA 1981 (Bottin edit)
08. C - CE 1978 (Bottin edit)
09. HP - DB 1979 (Bottin edit)
10. BOTTIN - PIANETI 2008 (demo)



in other news, johnny has been sending me art samples and rough
track sketches for some future releases. I will tell you now that 2009
is going to be our year. be prepared, this is just the beginning.

DUELING MIKE's BIRTHDAY PARTY

Come celebrate their exit from the womb and the arrival
into your hearts.
As is the tradition , Mike Simonetti and Michael T (you
may know him from Motherfucker perhaps?) will be
celebrating their birthdays together.

Saturday Jan 31, 2009 at Savalas in Williamsburg.
free entry. the party starts when you get there.
Mike will also be djing. Zeppole encouraged.

current little man faves

everyone wants to know what the little guy is
jamming to in these cold winter days... he gets
especially excited when you sing Paul McCartney
to him...
coming soon: Carole King "Little Guy edit" 12" ;)

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009- a new mix from Benguin

Hope your 2009 is going smoothly as planned.
here is a new mix from Ben Manzone- one of
NYC's best kept secrets. In my opinion this mix
is in contention for mix of the year already. Plus
it has one of my all time favorite songs. Pay
attention to the first track. Serious business and
Sunday slow jams...

MASTERFLEET MIX

Holy Shit...

my back still hurts from the 7 hour dj marathon on New
Years Eve at Rubulad. Paul Oakenfold would be proud...

btw: the new years eve song this year was Diana Ross "I'm
Coming Out". (extended white label 12" version LOL)

all gone!

guest list spots are all spoken for. sorry to all who got in
late. see you next year...

guest list spots for Santos on New Years Eve

hello. i have a few coveted guest list spots for Santos New
Years Eve party tomorrow. if you want to get in on the free
admission action email me at:
mike@troublemanunlimited.com
otherwise its like $50 or something... hurry i only have
a few spots.

"post some dance music"

i got a few complaints i am not posting any dance music.
holy moly i didnt realize you people were so touchy about
all this 'dance stuff'!! broaden your horizons! theres a
whole world out there. ahhh fuck it- heres some killer
old house for you!! happy new year! see you in the 2k9!
(see below for some cool parties i am djing)

who's house?

no name?

Union City banji anthem 1988

back jack

official "best track of 2008" award:

(even though its from 1976)