It's been a while since I've found anything really inspiring and awesome enough to post on here. So imagine my joy when I found this absolute jem of a track. It's a remix of Simian Mobile Discos' I Believe, by DVS & Richard Blake. Unfortunately, after spying it on The Hype Machine, it was promptly taken down.

You can listen to it here, and rest assured as soon as I find a copy of the MP3, it'll be up here for your listening pleasure.

Better late than never...

JUSTICE - A CROSS THE UNIVERSE (teaser)
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No song today, but I bring you the word that Justice are doing a Soulwax-esque tour documentary. Trailer embedded above. It looks like the Soulwax doc, but with more titties and blood. Who can't get behind that?

Haaaaave you met Ratatat?

I'm suprised it's taken me this long to post a Ratatat tune (even though this is technically a remix of Ratatat) but they're one of my favourite bands. Don't really have time to write a full writeup of Ratatat at the moment, so here's the track. Enjoy.

Ratatat - Falcon Jab (Copy Remix) (320kb/s)

Coconut Records

This song comes from Coconut Record's debut album, Nighttiming, which was released last year. Coconut Records is a musical solo project by LA's Jason Schwartzman. If his name sounds familiar to you, that could be because he had starring roles in Rushmore and The Darjeeling Limited (gotta love Wes Anderson movies) among other films. The song itself is an upbeat, piano infused affair. The whole album is good listening if you want something that'll put a smile on your face. You can check out some more of Coconut Records' tracks at his mySpace.

Coconut Records - West Coast (VBR)

Daily Song(s)

From here on out I'm going to try to recommend at least one song a day. I might not always have the time, but this page is gonna be a darn site more active than past experience would suggest.

So here goes.

Hot Chip. You either love them or hate them. Or, you're the middleground "meh, they're okay" exception that proves the prior rule. For me, they bring back a lot of good memories. That, plus, I've always been a fan of their melodic vocals and catchy synth chords. Just imagine they did a cover of Marvin Gaye. How much potential would that have?!

Oh, wait, no need to imagine. They did do a cover of Marvin Gaye.

Hot Chip - Sexual Healing (VBR)

Next up is a song by Italian duo Crookers, who seem to straddle the house/crunk/ghettotech genres. It's got a foot-tapping beat and would go down easy at many a clubnight. This is just a sample of what they have to offer though, so I'd recommend investigating the rest of their discography.

Crookers - Il Brutto (Original Mix) (320kb/s)

Hot on the heels of that track comes a remix of an undeniably catchy song. UK-based DJ duo (why do good electro artists always come in duos?) Atomic Hooligan give us their own unique touch on M.I.A's Paper Planes. It's a little bit faster than a lot of the other stuff I've posted here, and that's why I like it. It's a refreshing change of pace. Their album 'Sex, Drugs and Blah Blah Blah' has been out for a while now, and I only just heard about them and picked it up. If you're into breakbeats, I'd seriously advise you get your hands on a copy and give it a listen.

M.I.A - Paper Planes (Atomic Hooligan Remix) (128kb/s)

This track is a departure from what I'd usually insist on people listening to, but it's just such a good song, I can't help but share it. It's been out for a while now, on the latest album by David Byrne (of Talking Heads fame) and infamous musician/producer Brian Eno. This track was released free, in advance of the album, to generate buzz. And it certainly did. I put it on whenever I feel like relaxing. The mellow guitar works and minimal synth undertones really work well with the soothing vocals to produce a song that is a pleasure to listen to.

David Byrne and Brian Eno - Strange Overtones (320kb/s)

If you'd like to hear more of this timeless duo, or purchase the album, you can do so here.

Wow, I came into this expecting to write up one song, maybe two tops. I think I got a bit carried away with myself.

That's all for now folks!

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#5 (Kinda...): Justice - Planisphere

This isn't your usual compilation of Justice tracks here. This is a Justice epic. Spanning four tracks, it's one continuous ode to musical innovation. It's a dramatic opus, with sinister undertones, emphasized in part by the pipes and organs playing in the background. It's not just a dark electronic track though. Justice have plenty of room to play with, including as they do, a lengthy guitar solo and plenty of other instruments, more tangible than just the synths they have become so famous for.

It's certianly an original release, just as certain as it is a Justice release. You'll be hard strung not to be impressed with this new direction.

I was going to post the songs here, but I noticed most of the other sites that did have had to take them down again fairly quickly. What I would do, if I was so inclined, would be to link you to another site hosting them. But that's a legal grey area. And I wouldn't want to venture there, of course...

#4 The Toxic Avenger - Escape (The Bloody Beetroots Remix)

What can I say about The Bloody Beetroots? Put simply, I love The Bloody Beetroots!

They're an Italian electro duo, and their music bears a striking resemblance to the dirty bass of Justice. If you like Justice, and pounding bass, then I'd place money on you loving this mix.

The Toxic Avenger - Escape (The Bloody Beetroots Remix) (320kb/s)

#3: Alex Gopher - Aurora (Shinichi Osawa Remix)

Shinichi Osawa, aka 大沢伸一, aka Mondo Grosso, is a Japanese artist who's been releasing records since the early 90's. They say that wisdom comes with age, and Shinichi is no exception. If you've got even a fleeting interest in all-encompassing umbrella that is the electro genre, chances are you've heard at least one of his songs/remixes. For the most part, they are 'tap-your-feet' catchy, without being over the top cheesy. He has honed his craft to an art, and this track is exemplary of that. For more of his stuff, check out his MySpace

Alex Gopher - Aurora (Shinichi Osawa Remix) (192kb/s)

Sidenote: Alex Gopher has been around for quite some time, and used to be in a band with Etienne de Crécy. They both have stuff that is well worth checking out.

#2: MGMT - Kids (Soulwax Remix)

Okay, by now this song is old-hat. I know this. Everyone and their dog has heard it. That doesn't stop it from being one of the best songs of the summer.

So this is for the whole three people out there who've been living under a rock the past two months. I don't even really need to describe it short of saying Soulwax put their timeless electro twist onto the psychedelic vibes of MGMT's Kids.

I can't emphasise this enough: IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD THIS TRACK, GET IT NOW!

MGMT - Kids (Soulwax Remix) (320kb/s)

#1: FRANKMUZIK - When You're Around (Boys Noize Remix)

This excellent track is making the rounds at the moment. And so it should be. FRANKMUSIK is a 22 year old guy from Croydon (any uk producers hold a special spot in my heart, what with all the overshadowing by amazing European acts like Soulwax), and he's currently working on his debut album having released two EP's so far.

Not sure if this song will end up on it, but it's well worth a listen nonetheless. It's a very upbeat, happy melody that sounds uncannily like a rework of 'Golden Brown' by The Stranglers, off the snatch soundtrack. To say they took some inspiration from this song would be an understatement.

Not what you would usually expect from a Boys Noize remix, but it's just as delicious all the same.

FRANKMUZIK - When You're Around (Boys Noize Remix) (320 kb/s)

For more info on FRANKMUZIK, check out his myspace or his website.


Just for comparison, here's what Golden Brown sounds like:

Still breathing

Wow, has it been almost four months already? Time flys when real life commitments rear their head. Obviously I can't just abandon my blog and let it go out like this. So without further ado, let me commence what will henceforth be known as:

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