The Tanks Vs. Meth and Goats "Villian / Denial"

Cities Never Sleep - NITETROTTER Session

Illustration Jorge Tapia and Chica X / Sound Engineering Ian Harris / Text Mr. Nitetrotter - February 20, 2010

We'll we have a treat here. Cities Never Sleep covering one of Mr. Nitetrotter's favorite songs of all time, "Danger Zone". Who remembers the scene in the Alvin and Chipmunks cartoon movie from the 90s when Alvin is driving around in a parody of the Bat Mobile to this song? 

Thank you Cities Never Sleep you're our god damn heroes.

Listen to this fresh take on the classic epic jam and pay special attention to the lead vocalist's soaring vocals, very impressive. We dig the slightly chugging breakdown as well. Kenny Loggins would be proud.

Cities Never Sleep - "Danger Zone" 

Recorded February 11th, 2010. Nitetrotter Studios East Moline, Illinois

Cities Never Sleep - Highway to the Danger Zone - Nitetrotter Session  by  NITETROTTER

The Putz - NITETROTTER Session

Illustration Jorge Tapia / Sound Engineering Ian Harris / Text Mr. Nitetrotter - February 20, 2010

The Putz are a Indiana punk band that could be compared to the likes of the Ramones or Screeching Weasel. They have their own unique 21st century version of the classic but timeless sound.

For some of us who grew up on this sort of thing, this kind of music never gets old. 

We caught up with the Putz at Mixtapes where they tracked a song for Nitetrotter.  Enjoy.

The Putz - "Why Didn't You Go To The Party Last Night?"

Recorded February 12th, 2010. Nitetrotter Studios East Moline, Illinois

The Putz - Why didn't you go to the party last night? - Nitetrotter Session  by  NITETROTTER

Lord Of The Yum Yum on Chic-A-Go-Go

The long lost South African Beach Boy!

For those who don't think the Beach Boys can really jam well check this hot one from the 70s.

 

Now wait who is that guy singing lead on Wild Honey?

Well his name is Blondie Chaplin and he played with the Beach Boys on a few records; Holland, Live. 

 Carl Wilson discovered Blondie's band the Flames to be on the Beach Boy's Brother Records. The band put out an album and due to weird circumstance like Brian being mentally unhealthy and Dennis not being able to play the drums for a few years, he joined the Beach Boys. It seems to be a little known part of the rich history of the Beach Boys.

Blondie's stint with the Beach Boys was pretty short but he ended up playing with The Band and eventually playing as a sideman with The Rolling Stones.

I was initially drawn to Blondie's soulful vocals on Wild Honey. I actually like Blondie's version better than the original. It has made me look at the Holland album in such a different way. His songs are deep cuts that really strike a nerve. 

Nitetrotter special news!!

First off, the Nitetrotter show tonight in East Moline  was sold out. Thanks to everyone came and all the bands that played. We have been really been getting serious support lately. Its really helping us chug along. We appreciate all the good vibes.

Many new sessions on the way. Our East Moline and Chicago studios are gaining momentum and we got some great ones cooking. Expect many recordings of various fidelities on the way.

We will also be opening a Nitetrotter office in Southern England. We are very excited about this and hope to open more of a pipeline between European artists and Nitetrotter. More details very soon.

Centaur Noir - "Rock The Hall"

Chica X on Whoop Dee Doo

CHICA X PERFORMS ON WHOOP DEE DOO IN CHICAGO IL (FUN STUFF) from Whoop Dee Doo on Vimeo.

ARU with the iiiiii - Live NITETROTTER Session

February 16, 2010 - Illustration Jorge Tapia / Sound Engineering Randy Carter / Text Mr. Nitetrotter

The iiii's have come a long way from their early jaunts in improvised music. They are more obnoxious than ever and this recording proves it. The specimen at hand comes to us via a live show last month at Mixtapes in East Moline. It is a collaboration with Aural Resuscitation Unit from Dubuque Iowa.

Towards the end of the recording Billy iiii makes a statement about the "Weird Town" area of East Moline. Only one who has gotten weird in East Moline knows what he is talking about. 

ARU with iiiiiii - "Eating weed brownies to make music to eat weed brownies to" and "Billy pulled a loaded gun out on the audience in the dark and they didn't even notice"

Recorded Live January 13th, 2010 at Mixtapes in East Moline, Illinois.

ARU with iiii - Live Nitetrotter Session  by  NITETROTTER

Skies Alive - NITETROTTER Session

Illustration Jorge Tapia / Sound Engineering Ian Harris / Text Mr. Nitetrotter - February 16, 2010

Skies Alive come to us from the mighty northern state of Minnesota. They play a brand of pop punk that is very reminiscent to what was popular in the early Aughts.  

Remember getting or giving a hand job at the Blink 182 concert back in 2002? Thats what this song is an answer to. Trust us hand jobs are always good, but everyone could feel something bigger and better around the corner.

Skies Alive - "A Sucker Born Every Minute" 

Recorded January 27th, 2010. Nitetrotter Studios East Moline, Illinois

Sucker born every minute  by  NITETROTTER