The LDN-DBV Report

For the next few days I'll be discussing my recent trip to London and Dubrovnik, starting with, naturally, the end. It was hard to be certain whether planning to go to one of my events directly from the airport when I returned last night was a good idea; mostly it just had to be done and I was less occupied with philosophical questions than those of a logistical nature. As soon as the plane landed, I made my way through customs, called for a car, and shimmied into the one item of clothing I bought on the trip, a little black beauty of a dress from the clearance rack at New Look -- which, at the right angle, is a respectable echo of my not-to-be love, that Dirk Van Saene number in Antwerp last Fall -- smoothed on a little makeup and brushed my hair, changed my shoes, and made my way into the city. And actually, it turned out to be a pretty fantastic way to come home. Going to a dreamy bar for a show of paintings that you love, where your favorite DJ is playing all your favorite songs (Cut Copy! Klaxons! Miss Kittin!), and catching up with all your favorite people is as as good as it gets. Next: Blondie, Callwave and the importance of timing.

UPDATE: Maxx has graciously sent in his setlist from Tuesday night!

- Felix da Housecat feat. Miss Kittin + Melistar - What Does It Feel Like (Royskopp Remix)
- Vitalic - Poney Part 1
- Steinski + Double Dee - Lesson 2
- Maxx Klaxon - Italian Ice (Optronix Dilithium Ice Remix)
- Ladytron - Flicking Your Switch
- Robert Palmer - Didn't Mean to Turn You On
- The Juan Maclean - My Shining Skinned Friend
- Simian Mobile Disco - It's the Beat
- LCD Soundsystem - North American Scum (St. Laurents Remix)
- Peaches - Downtown (Simian Mobile Disco Remix)
- Human League - Love Action
- Cut Copy - Time Stands Still
- Chromeo - Fancy Footwork
- PM Dawn - Set Adrift on Memory Bliss (Tittsworth Remix)
- Justin Timberlake - My Love (DFA Remix)
- Maxx Klaxon - Nothing Can Tear Us Apart
- Tiga - Pleasure From the Bass
- Kavinsky - Testarossa Autodrive
- Lindstrom - I Feel Space
- Yazoo vs. Cassie - Me & You & Yazoo (DJ Matt Hite Mashup)
- Björk - Earth Intruders (Spank Rock Remix)
- Underground Resistance - Make Your Transition
- Depeche Mode - A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques lu Cont Remix)
- Yes - Owner of a Lonely Heart

Previously: Postcard from London.