It might be difficult to conceive of a city without music, and for NYC, if you take out the music, then the whole world suddenly gets quieter by decibels. The musical contributions from here have been rather enormous in the history of things in general, and what we listen to in the world today is usually intimately connected to the city in some significant way. New York certainly has a share of artists, and it’s been that way for a few generations. In the history of civilizations generally, there is always a Rome that people flock to, and this has been Rome for so many for so very long.

These days, it’s enough to book a hotel and come check out the scene first hand, to know that the energy here is as high as it ever was. With each subsequent generation, there are more innovations and experiments that come along, suggesting that the future is bright, even if the art is a bit gloomy. Gloomy might be a good way to describe some of DNA ‘s music, but there are probably a hundred others. It’s a little ironic that there are multiple ways of talking about a band whose music is minimalist, but that irony would not be lost on its lead singer, Arto Lindsay .

He was obviously having an interesting time of it in the late 70s, when the band was entering into the underground’s consciousness. The spirit of experiment was very high in those days, and it seems to be gaining ground again. Catching up with his career lately can offer a bit of optimism for those who think there’s nothing new under the sun. This radical artist, who grew up with Brazil’s Tropicalia in his neighborhood, moved to NY to create new sounds that people still talk about, and has worked with such like-minded visionaries as Hiener Muller and Vito Acconci. Plus, he’s still making his own new experiments, and seems to be finding plenty of material to work with.

Some of the Can Pastilla hotels have casinos in them. Seems appropriate for this Spanish island of Mallorca. This is the area of perpetual dance discos and all around night life party spots. Any were you go there is going to be a great place to cast all your worries away on the dance floor, poker tables, drinks or all of the previously mentioned. In Can Pastilla, some of the night life party can be found in the Rising Sun bar. This is were the live music is happening. The club is owned by on of the Drifters and a German Guitar player who try to offer the best music they can lour in. Soul music is big in this town so a member of the Drifters would be able to deliver. If you can play an instrument or sing and you are in town on a Sunday night then hit the Rising Sun for a jam session of experienced singers and musicians. Karaoke singers not experienced enough.

If you are making your way around Mallorca and want a few tips from the locals on were to go here are a few. Palma Sports Bar named Champs is set in an American sports flair. You can even get a nice cold original Budweiser Beer and a gigantic hamburger. It is in the Paseo Maritimo next to Tito’s and Pacha. Which is right were you want to be for the night life. Tito’s is disco baby disco. It is complete with crazy light shows, Go-Go Girls, and top DJs. It is quite the hot spot for the rich and famous. Michael Douglas has been seen at the bar. If rich and famous is what you want how about some of the local rich. They like Nixe which is in Puerto Andratx. What every you do have a great time on the island of Mallorca.