Villa Kang :: Touch of Evil

Don't know much about Toranto trio Villa Kang, except that they are some talented folks! Loving the track they sent our way "Touch of Evil". Great groovy loop filled jam. Best part is they are offering the track as a free download. Can't beat that, check it out below. Video in the works.

Holy Ghost! :: Dumb Disco Ideas

New Holy Ghost? Yes please! Having been released the day Daft Punk put their new album as a free stream on iTunes means "Dumb Disco Ideas" may have gotten lost in the shuffle, but it's a pretty sweet track. Their first new single from their upcoming album Dynamics which does not have a release date yet. Not too fond of the video (find it rather boring), but hey can't win them all. They will be on tour this year with the legendary New Order. Can't wait for the new album. For now check out this first one...

Classixx :: Hanging Gardens

I've been a fan of LA duo Classixx for many years now. Ever since their amazing summer jam of 2009 "I'll Get You" which was all the rage that summer. Since then I have had the privilege of hearing them DJ on more than a few occasions here in Miami and they always play great tunes that get the party going. Well today they are officially releasing their debut album Hanging Gardens which is available on iTunes.

Check out a couple of tunes from the album "Holding On" and "All You're Waiting For" feat DFA's Nancy Whang below. If you like these I'd look into the rest of that album. Congrats fellas!





Just for kicks here's their super fun summer time video for "I'll Get You" which is also featured in the album. Seems like this just came out the other day. Boy does time fly...

Hunter Hunted

Talk about a duo that have accomplished a lot in a short amount of time. LA's Hunter Hunted would definitely fit the bill. Having just formed in January of this year they have already been named as a band to look out for in Nylon, Billboard and MTV, as well as performing Live on Conan. All while being unsigned. After listening to their music, I can see why they've done so well. Great indie pop/rock, especially from an act so early in their career.

Check out a couple of tracks below from their self titled debut EP "Keep Together" and "Operating", plus an excellent remix of "Keep Together" by Spacebrother that ups the ante, as well as their performance on Conan. You can hear the rest of their EP on their soundcloud. 

Daft Punk :: Random Access Memories (Streaming on iTunes)

Daft Punk's highly anticipated new album Random Access Memories is streaming for Free on iTunes. A week before it's official release date of Tuesday, 5/21. I'd check that out if you get a chance. They made an amazing mid-tempo pop/dance record. Very 70's disco / funk / italo inspired. Definitely a more grown up record for them.

Work Drugs :: West Coast Slide (Video)

Been away from the blogging gig for a bit, being kept super busy brining my son into the world. What better way to return than with a bit of excellent new summer fare from a long time OTR favourite Work Drugs. This track "West Coast Slide" is the first single from their upcoming new album Mavericks, out next month. The track and it's accompanying video are perfectly timed for setting the stage for summer fun!

Blondie :: Heart of Glass (Oliver & Thee Mike B Remix)

This Oliver/Mike B Remix of Blondie's classic track "Heart of Glass" has been floating around in my Facebook feed the last few days and for good reason, it's a good one. Not only is it a great remix, but they are also giving away the track as a free download. That's a winning combination right there. Check out/grab that sucker below...

Vitalic :: Fade Away (Video/Remixes)

Just caught the new video for Vitalic's track "Fade Away" which is very Quentin Tarantino/Guy Ritchie-esque. Lots of violence. Even better than the video, I'm really digging the track which has a big booming dance floor sound. Can't wait to play it out in my sets. In addition to the video they put out a remix package for the single of which I am really digging the Formentera Rework and the C2C Remix. Check those out below....