Saint Etienne Remixes Pains of Being Pure at Heart

Been a minute since I heard any news on Saint Etienne, but today I awoke to this beautiful flowing remix they did for Pains of Being Pure at Heart's 'Higher than the Stars' waiting for me in my inbox. Absolutely gorgeous re-interpretation! I had to post it right away. I'm sure you guys will agree. Here's to hoping they're working on some new original material as well.


MP3: Higher Than The Stars (Saint Etienne Visits Lord Spank Remix) - The Pains of Being Pure at Heart 

Sambassadeur

The lovely Sambassadeur from Sweden/Labrador Records are putting the finishing touches on their upcoming new album 'European'. Haven't heard them in a long time, forgot how amazing they are! 

Their label just contacted us with their gorgeous new track 'Days' and as almost everything Labrador puts out it is exquisite! Lovely breezy indie-pop filled with strings and perfect for this time of the year. Can't wait for the full length!

Here is 'Days' in it's full 320 glory!


MP3: Days - Sambassadeur

Bad Lieutenant

Bad Lieutenant is a new project from Bernard Sumner of New Order/Joy Division/Electronic fame and also features Alex James (Blur) and Stephen Morris (New Order/Joy Division) on several recordings. If you're like me you probably grew up listening to these bands and will be excited about this new release. I know I am! I managed to snag a copy of their debut album 'Never Cry Another Tear' and it is everything you would expect from these living legends. Graceful melodic guitar rock with a pinch of electronics for the 21st century. Fans of New Order and Electronic will not be disappointed. I can't post a track, but they have a video for their first single 'Sink or Swim' that is pretty sweet. The album is out now. You can preview/purchase the album on amazon.

Long live Bernard and his trademark delivery. 30 years on and I still love him!

P.S. Bad Lieutenant are also coming to do a limited US Tour in NY and Chicago! I hear you can expect to hear New Order and Joy Division tracks at the show! If you can catch them with The Pixies I'd go see those. What an amazing line-up! Two living legends on one incredible night!

Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Park West, Chicago
Thursday, Nov. 19 at Aragon Ballroom, Chicago with THE PIXIES
Saturday, Nov. 21 at Webster Hall, New York
Monday, Nov. 23 at Hammerstein Ballroom, New York with THE PIXIES

New Grizzly Bear Video

As if the video for 'Two Weeks' wasn't amazing enough, Grizzly Bear has done it again for 'Ready, Able'. The video is a stop motion masterpiece!! The track is another spectacular hit by this great Brooklyn based indie band. Sit back, relax, and prepare yourself for this oh-so-delicious visual treat.


MP3: Ready, Able - Grizzly Bear 

New Yeasayer

Love, love, LOVE Brooklyn's Yeasayer! Been obsessed ever since I first heard the brilliance of '2080' off their previous album All Hour Cymbals. So, needless to say, I am filled with anticipation for their upcoming album ODD BLOOD due for release next February through Secretly Canadian!

To give us a taste of whats to come, they have recently released the albums first single titled 'Ambling Alp.' If it's any indication of what we should be expecting, this one is gonna be a contender for best album of 2010! So much more polished and put together than their previous work, I am infatuated with this song!

Could this get any better? Well, actually, yes! How about if I told you there's already an absolute genius Memory Tapes remix? Amazing.


MP3: Ambling Alp - Yeasayer


MP3: Ambling Alp (Memory Tapes Remix) - Yeasayer

New Two Door Cinema Club Video

Two Door Cinema Club, who I just recently posted about here in late October, have just released this great new video for their single 'I Can Talk.' The single will be released on November 16th with some fantastic remixes from the likes of French Horn Rebellion (which you can stream/download from my previous post) and Crystal Fighters which I've provided for you here!


MP3: I Can Talk (Crystal Fighters Remix) - Two Door Cinema Club

November Mixtape

Can you tell what beers we were drinking last night at my friends place. Most of them say the name, but a couple don't. Fun times! Funny thing is this was just sitting by the counter when I went to grab a beer. Someone took the time to put this together. Pretty sweet.

You ready for another mixtape?? Here's some cool dance tracks that have been sitting in my memory banks. Also known as my shitty computer. Hopefully that will be changing soon though. I see a sparkling new IMAC on the horizon...Awww, the light! Can't wait!

Enjoy these. Lots of gems here and all OTR approved! Have a great week-end!!!


MP3: Pick Up The Phone (Richard X 12' Remix) - Dragonette 


MP3: Never Go With A Hippie To A Second Location (Allez-Allez Remix) - It's a Fine Line 


MP3: She Found The Diamonds - Get Shakes 


MP3: Gold In The Fire (Demo) - Monarchy 


MP3: Something Golden (Renaissance Man Remix) - Le Corps Mince de Francoise 


MP3: Dirty Mouth - Monsieur Adi 


MP3: Paranoiattack (The Sneekers Remix) - The Faint 

Troels Abrahamsen

Troels Abrahamsen is the hottest electronic sound to come out of Denmark. Originally a member of the danish rock band Veto, Troels Abrahamsen is still a refreshing novelty. His energy vibrates through his music and easily entraps ears around, swaying the heaviest of moods. If you want to listen to a genuine experience, Mr. Abrhamsen is the ticket.
For new music updates check out his blog http://supertroels.dk/wp/.


MP3: Swaat - Troels Abrahamsen


MP3: End Scene - Troels Abrahamsen

Bot'Ox

Bot'Ox are French electronic duo Julien Biffaz and Benjamin Boguet (aka Cosmo Vitelli and one half of Tekel). They seem to have a fascination with crashing cars. Most of their tracks feature titles like cars, motorcycles, crashes and now steel. In just five releases, Bot’Ox have cemented their place on the international scene with productions on prestigious labels such as DFA, DC recordings, Grand Central and their own label I’m a Cliché.

Following up their succesful single 'Crashed Cadillac' comes their newest musical twist in the form of 'Blue Steel' (haha Zoolander) feat vocals by Anna Jean and it is mighty fine! This new track is more on the poppy side with lots of vocals which I always love. They will be releasing their new EP also titled Blue Steel as a vinyl/digital release (which is really a glorified single) with b-side 'Bearded Lady Motorcycle Show' next week November 9th on their I'm a Cliche label.

The video for 'Blue Steel' is pretty sweet! Cars hitting things in slow motion. That's always fun. Be sure to check out their video for Crashed Cadillac on their myspace link above as well. Here is that new video plus a couple of their tracks and a Yuksek Remix. Loving these guys sound! Think you guys will too!


MP3: Grand Central - Bot'Ox


MP3: Arab Drift - Bot'Ox


MP3: Rue de l'Arsenal (Yuksek Remix) - Bot'Ox

Fan Death

London's Fan Death are getting ready to release a New EP called 'A Coin for the Well' with the first single being 'Reunited'. In addition they also have a full album on the way. Lots to look forward to from these lovely ladies!

Here is their excellent video for 'Reunited'. If you go here and give them your email address you can download the track for Free! Wish it was better bit rate than 128 though.