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Last.fm

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:08:00 EST

Find out what those with impeccable taste are listening to: view my last.fm profile.

Pandora

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:08:00 EST

Want to listen to some tunes? Have a listen to my Pandora stations.

Test Streaming Audio

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:07:00 EST

This is just a test of some streaming audio. Try the control below!

A Great White Bird

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:11:00 EST

EarFarm just wrote about a rather interesting electronic artist named Dorian Douma, aka A Great White Bird. It's quite cool, and he's posted a lot of MP3s, so go listen to it.

1kx.org News Feed

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:11:00 EST

OMGROTFLOL! 1kx.org now has a newsfeed. That's right, instead of visiting this site every three months to check for the latest news, you can subscribe to the RSS feed and have your favorite newsreader do it for you!

Surrender

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 23:08:00 EST

Ok, I have a MySpace page. myspace.com/officialcaseyland. Now I'll be blogging or podcasting and all that great stuff. Take my quiz and find out which Spice Girl you are!!!

Friday, May 27, The Masses play at the Delancey

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Mon, 22 May 2006 08:05:00 EST

Friday, May 26, the Masses will play at The Delancey (168 Delancey Street, between Clinton & Attorney, New York, 212-254-9920) w/ Two If By Sea and the Rakehells. Show starts at 8 PM

Wednesday, June 7, The Masses play at Parkside Lounge, NY, NY

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Mon, 22 May 2006 08:05:00 EST

Wednesday, June 7, the Masses will play at Parkside Lounge (317 East Houston Street, between Avenues B & C New York, NY; 212-673-6270) with Antler. Show starts at 8 PM

The Masses Monday, March 20 at The Delancey

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 12:03:00 EST

Monday, March 20, the Masses will play at The Delancey (168 Delancey Street, between Clinton & Attorney, New York, 212-254-9920.) Show starts at 8 PM

ENCORE: THE MASSES @ Toad's Place, Sat. Nov 19, 8 p.m.

alejandra.oleary@gmail.com (Alejandra O'Leary) — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:11:00 EST

Spread it around Masses fans... THE MASSES play an encore set at Toad's Place THIS Saturday night at 8 p.m. (Don't be late!) We're playing with indie/laptop rockers The Franklin Kite. They are supercool and you'll want to check out their page: http://myspace.com/thefranklinkite. To recap: THE MASSES THIS Saturday, Nov. 19 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) @ Toad's Place (Where the Legends Play) www.toadsplace.com 203 624 TOAD 300 York St. New Haven, CT 06511 $5 general admission, $2 with a student ID (any school). We can't wait to see you there. Love, THE MASSES (Joe, Alejandra, Sachin, Tam, and Geoff)

Wednesday, December 14, The Masses play at Parkside Lounge, NY, NY

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 20:11:00 EST

Wednesday, December 14, the Masses will play at Parkside Lounge (317 East Houston Street, between Avenues B & C New York, NY; 212-673-6270. E-mail The Masses for more information. Show starts at 8 PM

The Masses Friday, November 4 at Toad's Place

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 14:11:00 EST

This Friday, November 4, the Masses will play at Toad's Place (300 York Street, New Haven CT; 203-624-TOAD with Silent Majority and The Nerds. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. E-mail The Masses for information on discounted tickets. Doors open at 8, show starts at 9. Don't be late!

The Masses' first CD Single!

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Sat, 29 Oct 2005 13:10:00 EST

The Masses release their first CD single for Everybody Knows including B-sides, Carnivore and Pledge. Special thanks to Casey Cichowicz, producer, engineer and visionary

The Masses and AV Club Headline GPSCY-Palooza: Friday, July 1, 2005

alejandra.oleary@gmail.com (Alejandra O'Leary) — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:06:00 EST

On July 1, The Masses and AV Club rock Gryphon's Pub at GPSCY, 204 York St., New Haven, CT. ROCK ROCK ROCK ROCK ROCK!!

The Masses @ The Black Rep, Providence, RI, 5.7.05

alejandra.oleary@gmail.com (Alejandra O'Leary) — Wed, 04 May 2005 13:05:00 EST

The Masses play a benefit for the Providence Green Party on SATURDAY, MAY 7 at 6 p.m. With Decades and DJ Tall Paul. The Black Rep, 276 Westminster St.

The Masses @ Rudy's Restaurant, 5.19.05

alejandra.oleary@gmail.com (Alejandra O'Leary) — Wed, 04 May 2005 13:05:00 EST

The Masses headline yet another show at Rudy's Restaurant. With special guest Stiff Tiff. THURSDAY, MAY 19th at 9 p.m. 372 Elm St., New Haven, CT.

Sachin Ramabhadran joins the Masses

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 15:04:00 EST

The Masses are pleased to announce that Sachin Ramabhadran has joined the band on a permanent basis. Sachin has been filling in as a drummer for several months and all of the Masses are excited to continue this fruitful collaboration.

The Masses Thursday, March 31 at Toad's Place

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Thu, 17 Mar 2005 11:03:00 EST

On Thursday, March 31, the Masses will headline a show at Toad's Place (300 York Street, New Haven CT; 203-624-TOAD) Tickets are $8.50 in advance, $10 at the door, or FREE from a band member; e-mail the Masses to request a ticket. Doors open at 7:30; show starts at 8:00. Don't miss this all ages show!

The Masses @ Rudy's - Thurs Jan. 27 2005

alejandra.oleary@gmail.com (Alejandra O'Leary) — Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:01:00 EST

The Masses headline a special show at Rudy's Restaurant, 372 Elm St., New Haven, CT this Thursday, with special guests Murder Van. 10 p.m.

The Masses Thursday, January 13 at Toad's Place

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Tue, 14 Dec 2004 10:12:00 EST

On Thursday, January 13, the Masses will play at Toad's Place (300 York Street, New Haven CT; 203-624-TOAD) with New Haven staples, SiMent, Saffron, Hieroglyph and the A/V Club. The Masses welcome back guest percussionist, Sachin Ramabhadran. Tickets are $8.50 in advance, $10 at the door, or FREE from a band member; e-mail the Masses to request a ticket. Doors open at 7:30; show starts at 8:30. Don't miss this show!

Musicians Wanted

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Wed, 20 Oct 2004 20:10:00 EST

Casey Cichowicz is looking to start a new NYC-based band to perform original material (revamped existing material as well as new songs written with this new band). Influences range from Brian Eno, Wilco, Smiths, Radiohead, Grandaddy, britpop, etc. to electronic and lofi acts like Portishead, Underworld, The Notwist, Magnetic Fields, Laurie Anderson, Babybird.

WANTED:
Keyboard player - Ideally someone into experimenting with new sounds, sampling, MIDI synching and programming.
Drummer/percussionist - Ideally a drummer with his/her own practice space if a full kit, and someone into experimenting a bit - someone interested in using drum machines/sampling, an electronic kit, or light percussion.
Bass player - Ideally someone who appreciates the work of Bruce Thomas from the Attractions.
Other possible musicians - The band will definitely take different directions based on the rhythm section, but we might need an extra guitar player or some part time members for other instrumentation - turntables, electric violin, banjo, whatever. Serious inquiries only. Write to casey@1kx.org or call 703.582.7023 for more information.

To get an idea of existing material, check out former projects Caseyland, Creme Puffs, and Uphill Driver.
Listen to a few favorite tunes from these bands:

Caseyland
Ashley's In Love (unrequited mix)
Bedsore
Dead Girl
Planecrash
You're So Sweet

Creme Puffs
Fading Through (live)
We Are Watching You and You Are Perfectly Safe

Uphill Driver
A Thousand Miles Away
Head Out Early
She Told Me Too

The Masses, Saturday, October 23 at Artspace CWO

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Sun, 17 Oct 2004 15:10:00 EST

On Saturday, October 23, the Masses will play at Artspace's City-wide Open Studios. The Masses welcome back guest percussionist, Sachin Ramabhadran. Show starts at 1 PM.

The Masses Saturday September 25 at Rudy's Restaurant

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 12:09:00 EST

On Saturday September 25, the Masses will play at Rudy's Restaurant 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CT. Special guests Joe Magar on bass and Sachin Ramabhadran on drums.

The Masses Thursday, October 21 at Cafe Nine

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 12:09:00 EST

On Thursday, October 21, the Masses will play at Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New Haven, CT. Special guests Joe Magar on bass and Sachin Ramabhadran on drums.

The Masses Saturdays August 28 and September 4 at New Haven Dandelion Market

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Wed, 18 Aug 2004 22:08:00 EST

On Saturdays August 28 and September 4 the Masses will play in front of the Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, New Haven CT) as part of the Dandelion Market. Shows start at 2:30 PM. Sponsored By Yale University Properties and New Haven Town Green District Office. Free Admission.

The Masses Saturdays August 28 and September 4 at City Farmers' Market in New Haven CT

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Wed, 18 Aug 2004 22:08:00 EST

On Saturdays August 28 and September 4 the Masses will be the featured artist at the City Farmers' Market in Russo Park, between Chapel and Wooster Streets on DePalma Court (across from Wooster Square Park) in New haven CT. Shows start at 12:30 PM. Free admission.

Masses Wednesday August 25 Artspace New Haven CT

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Wed, 18 Aug 2004 22:08:00 EST

The Masses unplug for a special acoustic performance as part of the Soundworks series at the Artspace gallery at 50 Orange Street, New Haven, CT. Show starts at 6 PM. General Admission, $5; With Student or Senior ID, $3

The Masses Saturday May 29 at Rudy's Restaurant

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Fri, 28 May 2004 15:05:00 EST

On Saturday May 29, the Masses will play at Rudy's Restaurant in New Haven along with New York's Asobi Seksu . Show starts a 9:30 PM.
Rudy's 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CT Learn more.

Morrissey-a-thon on 1kx.radio

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Thu, 27 May 2004 18:05:00 EST

To celebrate Morrissey's first release in seven years, 1kx.radio is doing an A-Z Morrissey-a-thon. Enjoy.

1kx.radio is back!

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Tue, 27 Apr 2004 21:04:00 EST

In case you were worried, 1kx.radio was unavailable for about a week or so while I moved to New York. But it's back now. Sorry!

The Masses are not from D.C.

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:04:00 EST

Check out the newest addition to 1kx.org: The Masses

The Masses are losers.

tam@1kx.org (Tam Rankin) — Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:04:00 EST

Tuesday, April 20, New Haven, CT: The Masses competed in and lost the 2004 Yale Battle of the Bands. Check out a review of their performance in the Yale Herald.

Creme Puffs Saturday April 24 at Velvet Lounge DC

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 11:04:00 EST

On Saturday April 24, the Creme Puffs will be playing at the Velvet Lounge in DC, along with two other great bands, Blufunk and The Country Devils. Show starts around 10, Creme Puffs storm the stage around 12ish.
Velvet Lounge, 915 U St. NW, DC

New video from Billy Reisinger

mail@billyreisinger.com (Billy Reisinger) — Thu, 18 Dec 2003 16:12:00 EST

A video of a performance of Billy Reisinger's Rondo for Rodent and Computer has been added to the site. Enjoy!

Creme Puffs Upcoming Performances

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Sat, 06 Dec 2003 18:12:00 EST

Sunday, Jan. 11, 9 PM
Velvet Lounge, 915 U St. NW, DC

Live recordings from Velvet Lounge

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Sat, 18 Oct 2003 18:10:00 EST

Two live recordings from Velvet Lounge have been posted: "Disappear" and Satellites/Down by the Water".

Creme Puffs October Perfomances

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Wed, 08 Oct 2003 20:10:00 EST

Tuesday, Oct. 14
Velvet Lounge, 915 U St. NW, DC
Thursday, Oct. 30
Felix, 2406 18th St. NW, DC

Billy Reisinger announces a new website.

mail@billyreisinger.com (Billy Reisinger) — Tue, 09 Sep 2003 16:09:00 EST

Billy Reisiger has announced the launch of his website, www.billyreisinger.com. It's not as elegant as 1kx.org, but you can see a little more about the composer.

Creme Puffs at Felix Sunday, 8/31: Special Labor Day Show

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Sat, 30 Aug 2003 00:08:00 EST

The Creme Puffs will be celebrating Labor Day's Eve at Felix this year. Come join us! Show starts at about 10 PM.

Creme Puffs at Felix: Monday, August 25

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Thu, 14 Aug 2003 00:08:00 EST

The Creme Puffs will be playing again at Felix in Adams Morgan on Monday, August 25, beginning around 9 PM. Don't miss it! See some pictures from the last show.

Creme Puffs Live at Felix/Spy Lounge

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Thu, 07 Aug 2003 22:08:00 EST

The Creme Puffs will be playing a live show in the Spy Lounge at Felix at 9 PM on Monday, August 11th. Stop on in and have dinner at Felix and enjoy Joe's drink specials.

Cancelled: Creme Puffs at Roxanne's Adams Morgan August 9

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Thu, 07 Aug 2003 21:08:00 EST

The Creme Puffs show Saturday, August 9 at Roxanne's in Adams Morgan has been cancelled. Sorry.

More New Creme Puffs Songs

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Sat, 19 Jul 2003 18:07:00 EST

Three new Creme Puffs studio recordings have been added this weekend: "Exist/Warp," "Sad Paradise," and "We Are Watching You and You Are Perfectly Safe."

Creme Puffs at Velvet Lounge August 6 9PM

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Sun, 13 Jul 2003 23:07:00 EST

The Creme Puffs will be performing along with Bell Flur at the Velvet Lounge in DC on Wednesday, August 6, beginning at 9 PM. We look forward to seeing you there.

Velvet Lounge
915 U Street NW
Washington DC, 20001
202.462.3213

New Creme Puffs Songs

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Sun, 08 Jun 2003 01:06:00 EST

The Creme Puffs have finished the studio versions of "Electric Night," "Disappear," and "Keep the Clouds Up."

Creme Puffs Live Studio Broadcast

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Fri, 30 May 2003 20:05:00 EST

Listen to the Creme Puffs live in the studio on 1kx.radio beginning 8PM Eastern time.

New Song: "In Your Arms"

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Sun, 11 May 2003 04:05:00 EST

A new Caseyland song, entitled "In Your Arms" has been posted.

Iraq Body Count

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Fri, 02 May 2003 13:05:00 EST

While no one really wants to hear about this, it seems that we're getting a skewed perspective on exactly who's killing what when. For instance, while there were days with dozens of US casualties, there were also days with thousands of Iraqi casualties. Get the day-by-day report here.

New Date: Creme Puffs at Laporta's, April 30th

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Thu, 24 Apr 2003 23:04:00 EST

The Creme Puffs show at Laporta's Restaurant has been rescheduled. They will be playing a live show Wednesday, April 30th, starting about 11 PM.

Laporta's Restaurant
1600 Duke Street
Alexandria VA
703.683.6313

Creme Puffs Live Webcast April 24, 9PM Eastern

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Thu, 24 Apr 2003 20:04:00 EST

The Creme Puffs will be doing a live webcast starting around 9PM Eastern time on April 24.

New Music from Billy Reisinger

mail@billyreisinger.com (Billy Reisinger) — Mon, 10 Mar 2003 21:03:00 EST

mp3's of recent performances of Billy Reisinger's music have been added to the website. Enjoy!

New Music from Nigel Homer and Disco Nap

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Sat, 01 Mar 2003 13:03:00 EST

Have a listen to the two latest mp3 postings: "After All" by Disco Nap and "London in April" by Nigel Homer.

New Creme Puffs live recordings

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Sun, 09 Feb 2003 19:02:00 EST

Three new live recordings from a webcast by the Creme Puffs have been posted - "Keep the Clouds Up," "Disappear," and "Photograph."

The Price of Oil

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Thu, 12 Dec 2002 03:12:00 EST

Billy Bragg's new song, The Price of Oil, is a protest against US and British plans to attack Iraq. Download the free mp3 here (5.6MB). The song has been donated to a compilation double CD, Peace Not War, released by the Stop The War Coalition in England this month.

Help Save Internet Radio

casey@1kx.org (Casey Cichowicz) — Sat, 05 Oct 2002 12:10:00 EST

If you like to listen to music broadcast over the web, take a minute to fill out this form to contact your member of Congress and encourage support of legislation that seeks to prevent unfair and unaffordable performance royalties.