This month, I’ve got a wonderful variety of selections for you to enjoy. From the ubsurd, to the action packed, to the slightly disturbing. Monday = Funday! MACHO MAN – THE BEAT GOES ON Let’s start with something hilarious. There has never been, nor will there ever be, a wrestler that can spout coked up [...]

In the early 80′s, Florida was a very uninteresting place. From sheer boredom, teenagers lashed out violently, which eventually led to a vibrant PUNK ROCK scene, with its own unique style and sound. But before anyone else was doing it, there was ROACH MOTEL. ROACH MOTEL Never heard of them? There’s good reasons for that. [...]

There’s a virtual pile of amazing MIXTAPES sitting in my downloads folder. Naturally, it was tough to pick which one to feature for the first monthly MIXTAPE MONDAY post. I decided to go with something different from the DKGL norm. The following mix is not only the first HIP HOP set to be featured in [...]

I’ve received so much awesomely filthy ELECTRO, since the release of VOL 4. It was tough to narrow it all down. But what I’ve arrived at is the cream of the crop, for sure. I wonder if there’s something about the late months of the year that brings out some extra trashyness in HOUSE producers. [...]

We are now officially in the POST-APOCALYPSE. Could there be a more perfect time for the OFFICIAL RELAUNCH of DEAD KIDS GET LIVELY??? No doubt you’ve noticed that DKGL has an exciting new look. Well, the layout isn’t the only thing that’s brand new. Here’s what else is coming… A CASE OF THE MONDAYS Mondays [...]

Considering that this blog is dedicated to showcasing groundbreaking artists, is it cool for me to post a tune purely for nostalgic reasons? DEL SHANNON When I was a young boy, my Dad had a cassette compilation of light-hearted ROCK N’ ROLL, from the late 50′s & early 60′s, called FUN ROCK. It was on [...]

I’m gonna pose a question to the music lovers that frequent this blog. It’s a question that I already know has no correct answer.. What is the single most essential LOU REED song??? The question has no answer because Reed’s music is so personal that it effects everyone differently. The effect that his music has [...]

I’m just gonna start off with this…   Needless to say, the early 80′s was a very strange time, but it did see some amazing music. One such song is BLONDIE’s RAPTURE. It’s a very unique and complex blend of NEW WAVE. DISCO, JAZZ, POP, & HIP-HOP. While I’m sure you’ll agree that lead singer, [...]

You’d better know who JAMES BROWN is. If not, get off my blog! JAMES BROWN He’s best known as a pioneer of FUNK music, and is often referred to as “The Godftaher Of Soul”. What I don’t think James Brown gets nearly enough credit for is being the MOST SAMPLED ARTIST OF ALL TIME, and [...]

Let’s take a break from the upfront bass music, for a moment, and travel all the way back to 1962. THE SURFARIS In the early 60′s, SURF ROCK was exploding all over the USA, and a 3 piece (they were joined by a 4th member later on) band from the shores of California laid down [...]