Undead, Undead

It seems I have never been able to shake the “goth” label, even though I have not regularly DJed goth events in years, and I sometimes wear a colour other than black. Yes, I could still throw down an old school goth set in my sleep (“Transmission” followed by “Temple of Love”, genius). So, what better way to merge my past with electro bangers/new rave/blog house/whatever the ridiculous term of the day is that I currently play, than to post the Mekon remix of Siouxsie’s first solo single, “Into a Swan.”

Also, Mekon (John Gosling, who was in Psychic TV) never seemed to get the recognition he deserved. He did “D-Funktional”, a song with Afrika Bambaataa a few years ago, which is a perfect cross between his industrial past and newer dance music, with Afrika Bambaataa’s rambling on top. It was also on his “Something Came Up” album from last year.

All this talk of old school goth and industrial makes me think of another under-appreciated artist, Severed Heads. Tom Ellard is still putting out music as Severed Heads. Severed Heads were way ahead of their time, with most of their best music being made in the mid-80s. Their tracks “Dead Eyes Open”, “Hot with Fleas” and “All Saints Day” took the experimental sound of pioneers like Throbbing Gristle and brought it to the dancefloor.

I am travelling to a very cold part of the country for work this week, and I wanted to put together a crazy, rocking mix for when I am driving around. So, it’s below as well, enjoy.

Also, don’t forget, the next Lucky Pierre is Friday, December 7, at the Stud in San Francisco.


Siouxsie - Into a Swan (Mekon Remix) zshare ysi

Mekon Feat. Afrika Bambaataa - D-Funktional zshare ysi

Severed Heads - Hot With Fleas (Extended Version) zshare ysi

DJ Donimo – December 07 Mix zshare ysit

Track list:
Dave Gahan - Use You (Kap10kurt Remix)
The Black Ghosts - Any Way You Choose To Give It (The Whip Remix)
Muscles - One Inch Badge Pin (Damage On The Backseat Remix)
Nirvana - Heart Shaped Box (White Trash Kids On Crank Tronic Clash Mix)
Klaxons - It's Not Over Yet (Blende Remix)
Moving Units - Crash 'N' Burn Victims (Felix Cartal Remix)
Scissor Sisters - She's My Man (Goose Remix Edit)
Nine Inch Nails - Capital G (Phones 666 RPM Mix)
Siouxsie - Here Comes That Day (Fuzzy Kerbox remix)
The Whip - Trash (Cassette Jam Remix)
New Young Pony Club - Get Lucky (MSTRKRFT Remix)
Peaches - Boys Wanna Be Her (Weird Science Remix)
Bloc Party - Flux (Punx Soundcheck 'Tenebrae' Remix)
White Stripes - Icky Thump (Hostage Remix)