Metroplis restored footage fills in the missing gaps.

So, while visiting Detroit, I decided to take in a screening of the now complete version of Fritz Lang's classic distopian tale of a future where the workers are kept under ground, while the more affluent caste lives above. Now, with 30 more minutes added (of 16mm footage which is in passable condition), the movie finally makes sense. All of the gaping plotholes and confusing character motivations are now brought to light and allow us to see this masterpiece finally as it was intended to be seen. I have been waiting for this since I first saw a 85 minute cut as a kid. Now, at 2 hours, thirty five minutes it is a completely different movie.

Check out Kino's website for movie showtimes in a city near you!
http://www.kino.com/metropolis/

Also, for those who will not be able to see the movie until it comes out on DVD, check out this lovely leaked Youtube clip including some of the footage:

Front 312 Returns to Neo Friday, June 25th with Heaven Malone and JoJo Baby!

Started in late 2008, Front 312 is a dance party featuring resident DJs Adam Black, Mr. Automatic and local designer and DJ Le Sprite, which aimed to bring back the days where a plethora of musical genres could be heard at a club in any given night. Inspired by 90's Detroit underground parties, infamous Chicago nightclub Medusa's, and local record store/label Wax Trax! co-founders Black and Automatic set out to throw a party that made new wave, goth,industrial, house music, acid, techno, italo disco and post punk relevant and accessible to the current dance scene.

Front 312 Returns to Neo Nightclub on June 25th with special guest Heaven Malone. Heaven has promoted and DJed with a wide range of talent including Ministry, Marky Ramone, Hey Champ, Peaches, Thrill Kill Kult, Justice, IAMX, Ladytron, and the Ting Tings to name a few.

Front312 consists of seven members, including djs and promoters from all of the tribes in chicago, photographers, artists and writers, and is currently involved with several events located around the city. Front.312.com, a blog discussing gothic, industrial, steampunk, music, fashion, and nightlife trends both locally and abroad launched in late 2009. The events have been featured in Timeout magazine, Metromix, Kilter magazine, I.E., Myopenbar.com
and the Chicago Reader.

In March, the collective moved their successful party to Neo nightclub; packing the dance floor with Chicagoans young and old, from all walks of life. Tucked down an alley off of Clark street, Neo has debuted and propagated the best in underground dance music styles for over 30 years.

Featuring resident djs, Peter Propaganda, Eddie Riot, Le Sprite, and Black Automatic, and Hosted by nightlife staple Jojo Baby, the FRONT are pulling no punches this time around. Expect to hear everything from Cashmere, Motor,
Nitzer Ebb, The Cure, The Clash, The Presets, Devo, to Fad Gadget and Lords of Acid.

FRONT 312 debuts @ Neo Friday, June 25th @ 10pm.
cover is $5.

Free before 11pm w/rsvp to Front312 Facebook Account

Drink specials all night long!

check www.Front312.com for details and updates

Soul, Psychedelic, and Garage Rock night takes over Beauty Bar in Chicago

 

It's not often we get to really dig deep into our records crates and play music we grew up on or genuinely, passionately love.  In two weeks, the Front 312 crew is going to be doing just that.  We will be playing soul, rare groove, psychedelic, and garage rock records from our collections at Beauty Bar on Wednesday, May 26th.  It should be a great time.  Expect to hear anything from classic Tamla Motown records to obscure funk from late 60's/early 70's Italian cinema.

-Mr. Automatic

Official Press Release:

Front 312 co founders Adam Black & Mr. Automatic bring a new concept to the fabulous new Beauty Bar. Sponsored by Untitled Clothing & Dewars 12 year old scotch, these two local dj's and promoters present a night of Mod Jazz, Garage Rock, Soul, Motown, and Psycadelia that is sure to unite generations.

Featuring a complimentary 12 year old scotch tasting hosted by Dewars from 9 - 11.

as well as complimentary Hair Styling provided by Jessie Boi (I'll Cut You Studios) and Helena "boh!" Bena.

Join us for a night of sophistication and debauchery, rare groove, and classic tracks.

featuring $6 Tall boy of Pabst Blue Ribbon + Jameson Shot

Free Entry All Night!

Beauty Bar
1444 w Chicago Ave
http://www.beautybar.com

http://www.untitledshop.com
http://www.Front312.com

Italo Disco Computer Love Mix Now Available!

Mr. Automatic feat. Le Sprite- Computer Love Mix

1.  Space- Carry On, Turn Me On (Bottin Remix)
2.  Cyber People- Void Vision (Jake Bullit Edit)
3.  Telex- L'Amour Toujour (Razormaid Mix)
4.  Doctor's Cat- Feel The Drive (Inst.)
5.  IMS- Runaway
6.  Fun Fun- Happy Station
7.  Mr. Flagio- Take A Chance (Extended Mix)
8.  M G- When I Let You Down
9.  Stopp- I'm Hungry (Bootleg Original Mix)
10.Electra- Are You Automatic (Cosmic Cuts Edit)
11.'Lectric Workers-Robot is Systematic
12.Secret Service- Flash in the Night (Mr. Automatic Edit)
12.KOTO- Visitors (Mr. Automatic Edit)
13.Fancy- Lady of Ice (Yes, we went there)

Although we here at Front 312 so very often focus on dark, dark dance music, occasionally we like to break out the classic jams.  Le Sprite and I are starting a new bi-monthly this month called Computer Love, a night of Italo Disco at Rodan.  The event will be April 29th, but to get a taste of what we are all about I decided to make a mix devoted to my love of melodic synths, cheesy FM stabs, and vocals that make little to no sense.

I originally found out about Italo Disco from talking to Detroit Techno and House DJs about the old party scene.  Back in the day, high school and backyard parties embraced music by Parliament, Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, Telex, Capricorn, Fad Gadget, Kano, Yaz, and Prince among others.  The Italo Disco played along with this other music would go on to influence the creation of Techno, from the fake accent and fashion references of "Sharevari" to the distopian future depicted by Juan Atkins in "Alleys of Your Mind".  Meanwhile, in Chicago Italo was beginning to be played at venues such as The Music Box and The Warehouse.  The last venue ended up being the most critical in this scenario, because Italo and similar music began to be labeled "House Music" specifically by the now defunct record store Imports, etc.

Most of the influence in this mix comes from old tapes of the Hot Mix 5 on WBMX that I have found posted around the internet.  Taking that as my jumping off point, I utlized a combination of vinyl and Ableton live, adding in some of my own re-edits as well as a few from other producers, and later Italo tracks that depict a more clean and pro studio sound.

So, feel free to download this, pop it into your ipod, roll down your car windows, and go cruising down Lake Shore Drive.  Trust me, that's the only way to listen to this mix.


Mr. Automatic feat. Le Sprite- Computer Love Mix

Proenza Newgoth

THRILLED to see that the psuedo-goth-with-style look is not going anywhere soon. Thanks Proenza, for validating my chosen societal subculture. I'm not being ironic either!

 

This fall, I have a feeling that a few staples might be a sheer black button-down blouse, highly tailored skirt, and dark lips. This pleases my inner spookiness.

April Ceremony Photos

Hey guys, here are the photos from the April installment of Ceremony on 4/1/2010 at Liar's Club. A good time was had by all! Thanks to Perfect Kiss for rocking out, and Christina Death for setting up a memorial for Rozz Williams. Click the thumbnails for the higher-res versions.

Front 312 Easter Dinner at Castile De Automatique.

"S@#$, if this is gonna be that kind of party, I'm gonna stick my dick in the mashed potatoes"

Happy Easter From the folks at Front 312!!!