This week Spun Out deviates from our usual local DJ spotlight to present a post on Hugo Burnham, former drummer for British post-punk legends Gang of Four. Along with ex-bandmates Jon King and Dave Allen, Burnham will be spinning records Friday, April 12 at Belltown Yacht Club. They're in town to read a paper on the "Resurrecting Rock Bands" panel April 12 at MoPOP's Pop Conference.

HUGO BURNHAM (GANG OF THREE)

Current top 5 tracks:

Pete Shelley, "Homosapien" (Genetic/Island)

Time Zone (Afrika Bambaataa and John Lydon), "World Destruction" (Virgin)

Stereo MC's, "Connected" (4th & Broadway)

The (English) Beat, "Twist & Crawl" (Go-Feet)

Quincy Jones and His Orchestra, "Soul Bossa Nova" (Mercury)

Crew/label affiliation: "None!"

Styles played: "Noisy/punky/funky/old-school."

DJing philosophy: "Surprise and humor, with movement."

Format: "Digital, via djay Pro 2."

Worst request: "The newest 'Gang of Four' release."

Upcoming event:
Fri April 12, Belltown Yacht Club, 9 pm, 21+