Ki:Theory Blog

OLD BLOG BREAK-UP...

2010-01-12T08:50:00.007-05:00

Dear old blog, this was nice while it lasted... But, I found a hot new blog and we're really getting along well over at kitheory.com. Plus new blog is right next to all the sexy new Ki:Theory t-shirts and hoodies and songs and stuff (kinda convenient, right?). So, sorry old blog... Things have changed. I feel like we don't even know each other anymore (like when we're at coffee shops and I'm trying to blog and I can't think of anything to write and we just stare at each other blankly...). You know I'm right! Sometimes yah just gotta know when let go and move on...

Well...Guess I'll see you around old blog.

Luv (in a FaceBook friend kinda way), Joel

MASTER CARPENTER...

2009-12-16T16:45:00.005-05:00

Happy holidays all! Got a little story for yah about how I became a master carpenter...'s helper over the weekend and got to spend some QT in the country with my brother in the process. It all started this fall when Anne and i saw some rad farm tables at the Brooklyn Flea Market made by this super cool store called Olde Good Things. They make furniture out of old reclaimed lumber so... I got an idea to make one myself. It so happens that there's an architectural salvage company in RVA called Caravati's that has tons of reclaimed heart pine from homes built turn of the century. I went down there and got what i needed and brought it to my bro's house where began planing (like with a planer), table sawing, glueing, clamping, drilling and nailing it in his wood shop until we had transformed it into a Bistro Farm Table of my very own. It turned out stylish, beautiful and STURDY (I'm typing on it now)!!! Just thought I'd share. Families are cool. Thanx Ricky!

C U.

-joel

KI:THEORY ACOUSTIC!

2009-12-05T09:08:00.004-05:00

Interested in intimate December evening gatherings in quaint art galleries on Broad Streets?...

This Sunday I'll be playing a solo acoustic set at Ghost Print Gallery in Richmond, VA with My Empty Phantom from Texas and Patrick Bates of the band Autocue. And, it's gonna be emotional...

C U.

-joel

KI:THEORY FLICKR GROUP

2009-11-23T13:23:00.000-05:00

We had a great night on Saturday. Thanks again to Sound Of Music Studios for hosting the show and most all... THANX for all the help over the years! On a side note, we've started a Flickr page with a bunch of new photos from the show (taken by Doug Meacham) and other recent events. So check'em out on our Ki:Theory Flickr Group page. Also, if you have any photos from the show or other Ki shows, please feel free to add them to the group! And def do so moving forward. THANX!

C U.

-joel

KI:THEORY @ SOM in RVA!!

2009-11-12T12:59:00.000-05:00

I'm happy to dish that Ki:Theory will be playing Sound Of Music Studios on Sat. 11/21 in RVA! It's the studio's 15 Year Anniversary Blow Out and Ki:Theory is closin it down!!! If you in the area and around...roll up. Fun times await...

C U.

-joel

STUFF I BEEN DOIN...

2009-11-06T14:56:00.000-05:00

YO! Hey, here's some stuff I been doin:

- Mute Math "Backfire (Ki:Theory Remix)": In the can, waiting for band approval... Fingers crossed. Either way, once we hear I'll wanna play it for you!

- A-Team Theme: I was asked to remake the theme to the 80's show A-Team for an upcoming big budget summer blockbuster A-Team movie...trailer. Also in the can but awaiting approval. I def wanna play this for you!!!

- PlayStation 3 "Home" Avatar Game Guest DJ Mix: I made a mix for the console game. I'ma be a guest DJ!! More details to come. Also, might release it as a Nike iPod running kinda track to play while you burn energy units.

- A Bunch Of Other Stuff And... TRICK -OR- TREATING!!!

C U.

-joel

KASABIAN - UNDERDOG (Ki:THEORY REMIX)

2009-10-06T16:31:00.000-04:00

I did a remix for Kasabian. I want you to hear it. So i BLIP'd it. Sharing and comments welcome.

C U.
-joel

ARMS FOR LEGS (AUTUMN ADDITION)

2009-09-21T14:23:00.000-04:00

Hello, hello... I’m writing to inform you all that we are on the cusp of unleashing a beastly new edition of the “Arms For Legs” EP. It’s called the “Autumn Addition” (festooned in orange, black and leaf brown for fall) - it’s entitled “addition” as opposed to “edition” because we’re adding 3 new tracks... The first one (and track that I’m clearly most excited about) marks the premier of a brand new Ki:Theory song called “Here To Stay”. It also marks the very first (of hopefully many more) collaboration between Ki:Theory and fans from all around the globe who submitted their voices to be mixed together and included in a virtual screaming mob of a chorus section (you’ll hear what i mean...). Next up is a remix for the band Pictures and Sound which is the project of my good friend Luke Reynolds. Luke is a great singer, songwriter and all around musician as well an exceptional human. The remix was for his song "100 Directions". It has a "Vs." in the title and I think you'll hear why upon first listen... And lastly but not leastly there's the remix of "Mustaches" I did for That 1 Guy. While I don’t know him personally, I did find his music pleasing and easily coaxed into an alternative vision of Ki-ness that simultaneously retains That One Guy-ness. All the “Arms For Legs” favorites from the OG version remain, but this time the files include lyrics in case you were curious of my mush mouth ramblings... On a side note, we’ve been hard at work on some handmade crafty new merchandise that’ll be popping up real soon (including a chance to get a polaroid picture taken of your mug w/ the elusive Bear and BlackFace...), so keep and eye out! And as always...

C U.
-joel

Download "Arms For Legs (Autumn Addition)" EP for free... here.

9/15 BLACK CAT IN DC W/ ARMY OF ME...

2009-09-11T13:44:00.000-04:00

We're playing a show w/ Vince and the boys from Army Of Me next Tues. @ Black Cat in Washington, DC. It's ALL AGES!!! Doors are 9pm.

FACEBOOK EVENT

C U?

-joel

ARMS FOR LEGS (ACOUSTIC)

2009-09-01T13:50:00.001-04:00

Most of my songs start out on an acoustic guitar as the song "Arms For Legs" did. It helps me to get the words out and then down in my notebook. Here's a raw acoustic recording that was made early on in the process. Hope you enjoy...

C U.

-joel

Arms For Legs:

Dressed up no place to go

We have arms for legs

Turn off your radio

If you can’t stand to beg

Don’t wish the stars that fall on this night

Don’t let the scars be shown unless they’re on your good side

You don’t want the scars to show in this light

I bet the farm before, but this one just don’t feel right

So, come on let’s learn to dance

On a setting sun...

And walk through the spider webs

We’ll do it just for...

We’ll do it for fun

Dressed up but clothes are torn

We have arms for legs

Good intentions are such a bore

Light the powder kegs

Don’t wish upon a star on this night

Don’t let the scars be shown unless they’re on the inside

You don’t want the scars to show in this light

I bet the farm before, but this one just don’t feel right

So, come on let’s learn to dance

On a setting sun...

To “Great Pomp And Circumstance”

We’ll do it just for...

We’ll do it just for fun.

THAT 1 GUY - MUSTACHES (KI:THEORY REMIX)!!!

2009-08-28T11:46:00.000-04:00

YO! Here's a new remix i did for That 1 Guy. The song is called "Mustaches". Give it a listen... And spread it if you dig it...

C U.

-joel

A FLY IN THE CHAMPAGNE...

2009-08-28T10:52:00.000-04:00

I got a few tracks in this new surfing movie feat. Kelly Slater and Andy Irons. Check the trailer. Just got the DVD - bout to watch it!

C U.

-joel

THANK YOU iPHONE 3GS...

2009-08-13T15:07:00.000-04:00

The show in RVA was rad on Tues. Thanx to all for coming out and making it so. Here's a qwik video a fan sent in that they took with their iphone. The audio is overpowering the little mic, so sorry about that...

C U.

-joel

KI:THEORY W/ANAMANAGUCHI @ G5!!!

2009-08-07T10:58:00.001-04:00

Ki:Theory is returning to Gallery 5 in our home town of Richmond, VA this coming up Tues.! This is an all ages show! The line-up includes 8-BitPeoples blip-pop scenesters Anamanaguchi and Starscream from NYC. I cannot wait... Nintendo's and Gameboy's will meld into one harmonious stream of raw power!

C U there?

-joel

8-BIT VIDEOS FOR AUDIO ENJOYMENT

2009-08-03T15:35:00.001-04:00

I made some new 8-bit videos for each track off of the "Arms For Legs" EP for audio enjoyment. So now you can listen to the songs on YouTube! I used a program called Processing to modify peoples mods of the code for Atari's Breakout game. They're all a little different... Check'em out.

C U.

-joel

THAT 1 GUY (KI:THEORY REMIX)...

2009-07-24T10:25:00.000-04:00

Finishing up a remix for That 1 Guy's "Mustache"... Maybe be on the next version of "Arms For Legs" (coming soon!). Official release info to come...

C U.

-joel

Be in a Ki:Theory song...

2009-07-16T15:57:00.000-04:00

I got a new song I'm working on. It's called "Here To Stay". It's almost finished, but I need your help... I need lots of screaming voices! If you think you can yell some stuff and wanna get on the next Ki:Theory song, then read on. Let's think about this... It will be easy. The lyrics (what you're supposed to yell) and a recording of the yelling so you can know how to yell it (rhythm and such) are included below. This ain't singing, so don't worry if you got an "F" in show choir in 8th grade. Now, you make a recording and send me an audio file... This could be anything from a high quality WAV/AIFF (recording nerds know what I'm talkin bout) that you make in your home studio to a recording on your mom's answering machine (the higher the quality the better, but anything is cool). Here's a list of all ways I can think of that you could make a digital recording capable of sending over the inter-web:

- Home studio (Pro-tools, Logic, 4 track)
- Garage Band (all newer Apple's come w/ it)
- microphone on your computer
- hand held memo recorder
- iPhone app (memo recorder)

Upload me your audio file here: http://idisk.mac.com/kitheory-Public

Or mail me something (cassette tape, CD):
Red Light Management C/O Mr. Foley
321 Main Street, Suite 500
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Or (last resort) send me an e-mail and we'll figure something out: HereToStay@KiTheory.com

LYRICS:
"We mean!"
"We mean!"
"We won't!"
"Here to stay!"

Oh, and if you participate, we'll send you the finished track before it gets released to the public in the next version of "Arms For Legs".

Good luck. Have fun.

***Here's the link to download the reference recording to sing to. But make sure you do not have the reference recording in the background of the recording you make to send us!Also - time is of the essence, so please send your recordings by 1^st of August!!!

C U.
-joel

P.S. We’re being required to say that the files you send us are owned by Ki:Theory or we can’t technically release the track with your recording. But we figure that’s OK because you want to be on the track.

Butchers Of Sky Valley

2009-07-07T10:30:00.000-04:00

I did a remix for the Butchers Of Sky Valley guys a little while back. They're prepping a new single release - check it!

C U.

-joel

Butchers Of Sky Valley - "Drop, Cock & Roll" (Ki:Theory Remix)

lyrics - ARMS FOR LEGS

2009-06-17T18:59:00.000-04:00

Arms For legs:

Dressed up, no place to go
We have arms for legs
Turn off your radio
If you can't stand to beg

Don't wish the stars that fall on this night
Don't let the scars be shown, unless they're on you're good side
You don't want the scars to show in this light
I bet the farm before, but this one just don't feel right

So come on let's learn to dance, on a setting sun
And walk through the spider webs
We'll do it just for...
We'll do it for fun...

Dressed up, but clothes are torn
We have arms for legs
Good intentions are such a bore
Light the powder kegs

Don't wish upon a star on this night
Don't let the scars be shown unless they're on the inside
You don't want the scars to show in this light
I bet the farm before, but this one just don't feel right

So come on let's learn to dance, on a setting sun
To "Great Pomp And Circumstance"
We'll do it just for...
We'll do it for fun...

2009-06-16T11:42:00.000-04:00

In the van. I feel tired. 8 hours to go home. Highlights - Bon Iver, Santigold, The Mars Volta, NIN and of course our show. I feel like we accomplished what we set out to do. It was cool to be a part of something so huge. So many good bands but mostly good peeps. I'm excited for what's to come...

C U.
-Joel

NEW WEBSITE!

2009-06-09T23:49:00.000-04:00

WWW.KITHEORY.COM....

We have a new website! Cool, huh? Well... the coolest thing is that it's actually more of a content aggregator, cuz it aggregates our content straight to your ears. When you go to the site you can download the new EP "Arms For Legs v 5.28" for.. FREE!!... RIGHT NOW!! Basically i wanted a site that was super simple and just a place for peeps to go to get our coolest new music. So, I'm going to keep adding new tracks and remixes as they get completed and then the version number will change to a new date, get it? So you can always have access to our most current stuff. Let me know what you think bout the idea and how you like the new music - always on Twitter and FaceBook...

C U.

-joel

BLACK CAT...

2009-06-03T07:32:00.001-04:00

Imagine... It's Saturday night in DC. You live there and it's a warm early summer evening, so much potential, so much to look forward to... A great night to hit the scene, the pavement... to participate to feel alive... This Saturday can be that night! Here's the plan - invite some peeps over around 6:30-7pm-ish. Fire up the coals and throw some fresh fish, poultry, burgers, steaks, veggie burgers, smart dogs - whatever fits your mood. Drink about 3 beers out of a premium six-pack (e.g. Dale's Pale Ale, Hitachino, Boddington's...etc.). Jam the new Passion Pit on your stereo and rock some wii Tennis until about 8:30. Slam a shot of Bulleit Bourbon whiskey, douse the flame and walk out the door around 8:45 and head towards BLACK CAT - it's you, a few close friends and the night. You arrive around 9:15 (the perfect time) and you are in for a REAL TREAT... Why?... because you are about to be overcome by the artistically originating emotive movements of three great bands...

Saturday 6/6 @ Black Cat in DC

Denali, Ki:Theory and Pygmy Lush

Doors 9pm

C U.

-joel

SHOWS ARE HERE!!!

2009-05-26T09:51:00.000-04:00

So, the first week of pre-B'roo shows is upon us. This Thurs. 5/28 we playin w/ Big In Japan at The Jewish Mother in VA Beach, VA. Then... on Fri. 5/29 we are playing w/ The Helio Sequence at The OutBack Lodge in Charlottesville, VA. We've been working real hard to ready a bunch of songs from the new EP to play for you. These are kinda B'roo warm up shows i suppose, however... I assure you WE WILL BE BRINGIN IT....

We'll have the new songs for sale as well as some new hand sprayed T's!

Seriously hope to see you (if you live around there).

C U.

-joel

ARTS-N-CRAFTS

2009-05-20T08:24:00.000-04:00

Been makin some new merch... Lookout for them at shows and floating around Bonnaroo...

C U.

-joel

2009-05-11T09:11:00.000-04:00

Hi. I made some new songs.... I want you to have them. Here's the first one - "The Smallest Piece".

More to come.

C U.

-joel

SONG TITLES

2009-05-04T17:47:00.000-04:00

Here'r some of the song titles that gonna be on the new EP (track order undecided):

- Arms For Legs

- Truth Is Ruthless

- My Thoughts

- That Was Summer

- The Smallest Piece

more to come (plus lyrics)...

C U.

-joel

Progress...

2009-04-24T14:10:00.001-04:00

The new record is getting close. Aiming to place final touches next week, so we can spend all of May:

- deciding what new songs we will add to our live set

- visualizing and imagining how those songs will translate

- sampling every sound and note that will be performed into either my Akai Z4 or SP303

- strategically assigning each sample to the key or pad of my choosing to be played back w/ my pretty red keyboard or my ugly black keyboard (i painted it) or my ugly black pad (i painted it too)...

- sampling all sound Ash will trigger w/ his Roland SPD-S

- rehearsing, then rehearsing again, then rehearsing like everyday

- shooting videos of Bear and BlackFace (the little people in the boxes) so they can be seen live

- deciding light show trigger placements for the new songs

- imagining how to streamline our production (5 vintage televisions, 6 light boxes - 2 par cams each, 1 100ft. strand of industrial light bulb lamps and 3 light triggers) into something a little more manageable...

All... in preparation for Bonnaroo in June (and a few sick shows leading up)!

C U there.
-joel

Drum Tracking...

2009-04-13T12:41:00.000-04:00

We had such a nice time at Sound Of Music the other day...

Getting closer...

C U.

-joel

2009-04-01T14:44:00.000-04:00

One of my new songs - "Truth Is Ruthless". Here'r the lyrics so far:

Tell me a lie
Through those honest eyes
It's the painless way
Truth is ruthless...

Draw me a line
But, let the center define
Where the fault will lay
Truth is ruthless...

And, somewhere down the line
It's just a matter of time
Before I fade away
Truth is ruthless...

So, call up your demons
And, cut out their tongues
It's time you were leaving
It's your turn to run
Run away....
Truth is Ruthless...

It's just about how sometimes the truth hurts:

Like, sometimes people just aren't good enuff to achieve their dreams. And, sometimes people lie to each other cuz they think the truth would be too painful for the other person to hear. And, sometimes people just lie to themselves - prolonging the inevitable or pretending it doesn't exist - but it's there and it's coming sooner or later. And some things in the world are just F'ed - it's reality and there's nothing anyone can do about it (or anything anybody WILL do about it) - just the way it is and it sucks...

Dark i know, but the music and melody contrasts it well i think (you'll see).

It's more of an objective piece - not personal, just observation.

Jus thought I'd share.

C U.
-joel

2009-03-30T10:03:00.000-04:00

Jus found out we playin B'roo this year.... more info to come.

VCU:AMPED

2009-03-18T08:11:00.000-04:00

I watched VCU Amped the other night on TV. Why...? CUZ KI:THEORY WAS ON IT!! Peep the whole show on their site whenever you like:

VCU AMPED - KI:THEORY

Converse Ad

2009-03-11T10:15:00.000-04:00

Peep a sneak peak of one of my new tracks in this Converse spot we just got!

C U.
-joel

It's been cold here lately...

2009-03-05T13:44:00.000-05:00

KI:THEORY TV

2009-02-19T10:16:00.000-05:00

Hey, there's gonna be a TV show about Ki:Theory soon. Jordan Rodericks and the the guys from VCU Amped came and filmed our show back in Dec. at Gallery 5 in Richmond. They also came to my studio, The Recordio and talked to me for a while. The show will air March 16th, 2009 at 10pm on PBS WCVW-TV, Richmond, channel 57, cable channel 24. And for those not near Richmond, VA - you can see it on the VCU Amped website after it aires. Here's a qwik teaser:

I took a picture inside my foot...

2009-02-19T10:12:00.001-05:00

I use this and my other one for dancin!

KI:THEORY'S iMix

2009-02-10T08:46:00.000-05:00

Hi, please go on iTunes and give my iMix 5 stars so it will become famous and then i will become famous and invite everyone over all the time for crazy parties and board game nights!

C U.

-joel

Good Time (Ki:Theory Remix)

2009-02-09T10:13:00.000-05:00

Hey, the remix i did for Brazilian Girls "Good Time" is up on Myspace. It's a free download for now... See what you think. Holla...

C U.

-joel

2009-01-22T10:13:00.000-05:00

Hi, i been in the studio lot's lately. Jus finished a remix for Kings Of Leon - the song "Crawl" off their sexy fire record "Only By The Night" 2008. I'm hopefully gonna post it soon for peeps to check out. Also, been thinking lot's about the new Ki record. It's def the focus now - got a hand full of new songs (some farther along than others) - adding more as we go. Mainly doing it in The Recordio and a few other spots around Richmond. Keep U posted and updated....

C U.

-joel

2009-01-07T11:51:00.000-05:00

Christmas was fun. We're working on a new record now. 2009 I love you.

C U.

-joel

REMIX EP

2008-12-06T12:18:00.001-05:00

Limited Edition...

Tracklist:
- Sasha "Coma"
- Ladytron "Runaway"
- UNKLE "Hold My Hand"
- Computer Vs. Banjo "Give Up On Ghosts"
- Queens Of The Stone Age "I'm Designer"
- Brazilian Girls "Good Time"

Bonus Tracks:
- Ki:Theory "Holiday Heart"
- Ki:Theory "My Thoughts"

*** currently only available at shows.
*** all remixes by ki:theory.

HOMETOWN HEADLINE!

2008-12-01T09:23:00.001-05:00

We are playing @ Gallery 5 in Richmond VA this Sat. 12/6. The show starts @ 8pm and tickets are priced economically sensitive at just $5! Autocue and DJ Cambot (Cam from Denali) are supporting. We will be debuting new material and production. This is our first headlining show and we are appropriately excited. Please view the poster above. It is designed by screen print artist Matt Pamer - he will also have an art display at the show.

12/6/2008 = great night

Can't wait...

C U.

-joel

sold creative souls...

2008-12-01T09:05:00.000-05:00

Hi. Me-n-Ash been workin on some cool new vids for our live show. The concept is as follows: Since we're merely a 2 piece, we went and sold our creative souls to the rock-out spirits of the wild things, and in doing so gained two additional members - thing is, they are very small and confined to a 2-D world inside an electronic glowing picture box. They are pictured above. Look for them at future live Ki:Theory events.

2008-10-31T11:21:00.000-04:00

Hi. CMJ was awesome... We got to chill w/ friends Joel and Jamie for sOuth, see some really cool bands, and of course hang in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) - hypster capital of free world... Here's some highlights captured in video and photographs:

Ladytron remix live on Youtube (a little dark in the begining, but get's good).

C U.

-joel

2008-10-20T14:18:00.000-04:00

Hey, just a note about my remix for Brazilian Girls... It's being released in an EP for their single "Good Time". You can get it exclusively on iTunes. I'm stoked to be on it w/ just one other artist, Diplo (none other than M.I.A. and Santagold's DJ!!). Check it out. I'll throw up it on MySpace after a while too.

C U.

-joel

Back in the USA...

2008-10-20T12:50:00.000-04:00

So, I was in Argentina for a couple weeks on a little getaway w/ my sweetheart. Buenos Aires is a vibrant city of Portenos (what the people born there call themselves). They eat dinner at midnight and walk around drinking Mate (a plant stimulant like tea) all day. We also visited a sleepy town in Uruguay called Colonia Del Sacramento. It was a welcome break from the loud city bustle. Staying in hostels, we met lot's of peeps (and became friends w/ some of them) from all over the place - Australia, Denmark, Sweden, London, Germany, Scotland... One thing I picked up on was the overwhelming trend that people from around the world like to keep an eye on what goes on here in the US, and a lot of them don't like what they've been seeing. I suppose they like what we've created (we've do come up w/ some cool shit - cars, internet, jazz, blues...etc.). But they hate our government - mainly the direction it's taken the last eight years or so (military action, economics), and i got that the dumb fat American w/ his head up his ass, ignorant to the outside world is a common stereotype (perhaps deservedly so). I hope we can turn it around here... On the bright side, there's kind of a big election coming up... Go vote! s'all I'm sayin...

But hey, now I'm back and Ash and i have been rehearsing (new junx) for a string of shows starting this week in Brooklyn, NY for CMJ music festival on Wed. 10/22, 10pm. The venue is The Music Hall Of Williamsburg. The other bands playing are Late Of The Pier, The Whip, As Tall As Lions, and Nickel Eye (feat. members of The Strokes and sOuth). Then we drive back and play a show in Charlottesville, Va @ Boylan Heights on Friday 10/25 (free show). Finally, Sat. 10/26 we head up to Washington DC for a show @ DC9 w/ Mother Mother. Come out if you can.

Good to be back.

C U.

-joel

Hell Yes (in Beck robot voice...)

2008-09-27T14:43:00.000-04:00

Thanx for buying my Ladytron remix (if you did). It's killin on iTunes.(see popularity column...). Also, Ki:Theory in mentioned on Ladytron's website (kinda cool). Werd.

Thanx, thanx, thanx...

C U.

-joel

MySpace Runaway...

2008-09-19T15:42:00.000-04:00

I posted Ladytron's "Runaway (Ki:Theory Remix)" on MySpace for your listening pleasure. See what you think.

C U.

-joel

2008-09-18T11:00:00.000-04:00

VINYL:

CD:

Ladytron - "Runaway (Ki:Theory Remix)"

2008-09-18T09:11:00.000-04:00

The Ladytron single for "Runaway" is now available!! There are a few different formats to choose from - CD, vinyl, and digital (MP3). My remix is on the CD single as well as the 12" vinyl + Digital Remix EP. Other mixes include James Zabiela , Hellfire society, and Brendan Long.

Happy spinning...

C U.

-joel

2008-09-18T08:41:00.000-04:00

Ki:Theory is the featured artist on the Vox website. Pretty cool! Interview and all - Check it...

Thanx again NYC...

2008-09-15T12:40:00.001-04:00

Irving Plaza

2008-09-15T12:23:00.001-04:00

Was incredible last night - packed house. We had a great show and

the Cult hungry crowd seemed to embrace the contrast between us. I

talked to Ian Astbury about maybe doing a remix for them or even working
together on a new song! The whole band and crew were super nice and
helpful. It was tops to be out with such seasoned pros. We headin
back to RVA now. 95 sucks...

C U.
-joel

Sent from my iPhone

NYC tonight!

2008-09-14T16:06:00.000-04:00

Yo. We've had some awesome shows so far with The Cult. 9:30 club was
the first. Great to see all you DC peeps represent. The Norva was fun
too but it was our 2nd show with our new lights and had a blow out in
the middle of our set in front a packed house.... Kinda awkward. But
we lived and now have learned to make damn sure we use seperare
breakers. So... The National was the best show yet with home court
advantage in RVA. Thanks to er'body that came out to the shows.
Tonight is Irving Plaza in NYC and word on the street says it's over
sold so should be mad packed. Very excited!... I'll let you know how
it goes. Gettin some video too. Till then...

C U.
-joel

Sent from my iPhone

Ki:Theory and The Cult!

2008-09-02T15:20:00.001-04:00

Yo Yo Yo.... Just confirmed some of the tightest shows Ki:Theory has ever played.... A four show run w/ The Cult!!! See dates, cities, venues below - a little somewhere for everyone. So, after discussions, debates, and deliberations - we have decided to go all 2 piece on yo asses!!! Translation: We are revamping our show to accommodate and exploit a 2 person line-up - That's me (singin, samplin, prancin n' shreddin) and (drummin) Ash. The energy of this prospect excites us. We steppin up the lights, electronics and mad beats - crunchin it all up in our fists and smackin it back down on the stage for all ya'll to... well, enjoy like a late night bowl of Fruity Pebbles...

9/9 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club

9/11 Norfolk, VA - The Norva

9/12 Richmond, VA - The National

9/14 NYC, New York - Roseland Ballroom

C U.

-joel

2008-08-21T14:09:00.000-04:00

Here's the remix I did for Computer Vs. Banjo. Please enjoy, spread around, make dinner to, bust in the club...etc.

"Give Up On Ghosts (Ki:Theory Remix)"

C U.

-joel

Brazilian Girls

2008-08-19T14:23:00.001-04:00

So... Lookin like my remix of "Good Time" for Brazilian Girls is getting a digital release!! Diplo (M.I.A.'s DJ) did one too. Look for it on blogs and digital retailers (i.e. iTunes, Beatport, eMusic... etc.) real soon.

Pictures And Sound

2008-08-19T13:49:00.000-04:00

I started working on a remix for Pictures and Sound this week (the track is "100 Directions"). It's Luke Reynold's (of Blue Merle) new band. The record is out on Vanguard - produced by Jacquire King (Modest Mouse, Tom Waits, Kings Of Leon)! I'm shooting for a 1960's Brit-Rock / Colecovision chip tunes / Ki:Theory / indie rock shred-fest... We'll see how it comes out tho.

Great show with Rod and Gab.

2008-08-09T12:19:00.000-04:00

Jus wanted to say thanx to everybody that came to the show last night
at The National. All in, it was a really great night in Richmond. And
thanx for buyin CDs too!

C U @ the next one...

-joel

2008-08-08T08:47:00.000-04:00

Computer Vs. Banjo have my remix of their song "Give Up On Ghosts" on their MySpace. Look for "ghosts remix" in their player. See what you think.

C U.

-joel

2008-08-07T14:23:00.000-04:00

Hi! I started a Twitter page... Please come see it and let's follow each other. C U. -joel

2008-08-06T14:09:00.000-04:00

Hello... I'm here to pimp out a great artist and friend Matt Pamer. He has designed tons for Ki:Theory and his cover design for "Save Our City" will be in Print Magazine's regional design annual this November. Congrats Matt!

C U.

-joel

New Richmond show @ The National!

2008-07-31T14:26:00.000-04:00

Jus found out I got a show w/ Rodrigo Y Gabriela (that's them in the
pic) Friday 8/8 at The National in RIC... They're from Dublin by way
of Mexico - real cool stuff - been on David Letterman - tour
internationally. They play acoustic, so my show will be too... Also
The National is badass if you've not yet been (Richmond peeps).

Cool. Maybe I C U.

-joel

1st Post!...New Ki:Theory Blog

2008-07-29T13:06:00.000-04:00

Hello/greetings. First, apologies for my recent elusive behavior - I've been submerged in the Recordio since the tour w/ sOuth... Well, mainly been working on remixes - new songs and stuff too. I did a remix for Brazilian Girls' "Good Time" as well as Computer Vs. Banjo's "Give Up On Ghosts" and now immersed in remixing Ladytron's new single "Runaway"!! Also, did a mix a while back for Butchers Of Sky Valley "Drop Cock and Roll" which is getting a vinyl release (werd...). Other release info to come. Next remix in the pipe is for my Portland b.f.a.m. (brutha from anutha mutha), Luke Reynolds' new band Pictures And Sound, "100 Directions" - check it... he got it goin on.

What else, what else... I got a new iPhone! Waited in line and all that - WEEEELLL worth it - getting good at typing on it. I dropped it on the pavement the first night i had it (few scratches, but ok)... it's a tool tho, right? Been taking some pics w/ it too:

I watch the news (depressing) and learn things about the world - forming opinions on various issues and such - i like Obama, NPR science and environmental podcasts (All Songs Considered too), organic food, and me and Anne drink lot's of Kombucha tea these days. I wanna get a moped - Ash has one... he's so cool (i wanted one before he got his tho, so it's NOT just because he has one and i wanna be just like him or anything like that...).

Been hangin @ the river w/ the dog a lot too:

We are trying for some tours this fall - fingers crossed - they'd be unprecedented... Also looking for a NYC show this summer/fall - perhaps CMJ. Doing some east coast one-offs in the mean time.

Got some tracks coming up in a few indie films - "Get In The Van", a surf film that was previewed @ Bonnaroo this year (met directors and surfers - super cool peeps). Also, "Under The Influence", a snowboarding/skiing movie - the trailer looks awesome.

Anyways, that's me for now.

Keep it easy and breezy - stretch the summer days and nights...

C U.

-joel