We don’t do DJMC as often as we’d like anymore, only busting it out for special occasions. However, you just know that when we do bust it out, it’s the most special of special occasions. Today is just that.
With “Burn the Orphanage” #2 in stores today — literally right now!! — Sina Grace and Daniel Freedman’s kick-ass tribute to the sidescrollers of yesteryear returns as the titular hero Rock returns to lay down some pain on some outrageous badical baddies. Of course, the only thing that is missing from this otherwise pitch-perfect comic is some music to go with it; half of the charm of any side-scrolling videogame classic is the 8bit midi theme tunes that went along with it, and alas, comics are silent.
So today’s curated list and custom image comes from creators of the series, Sina Grace and Daniel Freedman, who have put together what is arguably the most perfect DJMC we’ve ever had in terms of thematic appropriation of music. I’m just bursting with excitement over you giving it a listen. Featuring personal favorites like Crystal Castles and Powerglove, it’s one of the most rocking installments we’ve had in this column so far.
Take it away, Sina:
The music of Burn the Orphanage has to be two things: intense and melodic. The following tracks have brought Rock, Bear, and Lex to life, and either are playing on the jukebox as a few drinks turn into a brawl, or blasting on the stereo while our heroes pump iron. With echoes to their 8-bit roots, and overdrive pedals aplenty, these tracks will definitely have you feeling like you’re ready to cruise the street for some vengeance and fun. – Sina Grace
Curve – Chinese Burn
Clams Casino – Brainwash by London
Powerglove – Streets of 2043
The Cramps – New Kind of Kick
Forest Swords – The Weight of Gold
Crystal Castles – Insulin
Goblin – Tenebre
Vomitron – Double Dragon
The White Stripes – Screwdriver
Continued belowIggy & the Stooges – Gimme Danger
Sleigh Bells – Bitter Rivals
That’s it for this edition of DJMC. If you like what you hear or don’t, chime in in the comment section to let us know what you think of the mix and/or the column. You can also stream the whole thing right here:
