Showing posts with label electro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label electro. Show all posts

Faint Feeling Fasciinatiion

Been awhile since we last heard from The Faint. Their last record 'Wet From Birth' came out in 2004! Boy does time fly! I've been a fan of theirs since 1999's 'Blank Wave Arcade' which featured the feverish 'Worked Up So Sexual'. I remember how that was the hot dancefloor track for quite some time around 2000 & 2001. It always made everyone go crazy on the dancefloor at PopLife when we were at Piccadilly Garden. I bet most of the kids nowadays probably don't even know who they are, which is a shame cause they helped usher in the whole electro dance scene as we know it today, along with a few contemporaries like Ladytron, Fischerspooner, Miss Kittin and Felix Da Housecat. Then they released 'Danse Macabre' in 2001 and they and Electroclash blew up. Every Indie Party in Miami which at the time basically consisted of PopLife, Revolver and eventually SpiderPussy were playing them.

I remember when I was with PopLife and we brought them down on a couple of occasions to the Polish American Club here in Miami. They were some cool ass dudes. The lead singer Todd went through my CD's while I was spinning and he was commenting how we pretty much had the same taste in music. Then I gave him some stuff to burn onto his laptop and he made me a CD with some of the music he was into. Included in that CD was a new artist by the name of Mylo. Didn't know it then, but they would go on to have a pretty amazing record 'Destroy Rock & Roll' not too long afterwards. Drop the Pressure anyone?

Anyways enough reminiscing. The Faint are Back with New Album 'Fasciinatiion' scheduled to be released August the 5th. Seems they're releasing it on their own label Blank.Wav versus Saddle Creek which put out their previous records. The first single is called 'The Geeks Were Right' and it's pretty much Classic Faint. If you've been a fan of theirs this should be right up your alley. Classic vocoder vocals, dancey beats and synths sure to get you shaking it on the dancefloor. Wondering how much play or how they will do in todays scene. Although they are pretty smart guys, so I'm sure they will be getting some cool new kids to remix their tracks and introduce them to a whole new audience. In addition here's a Classic Faint Track off of Danse Macabre.

The Faint contacted us saying they'd prefer if we use the player from their website for their new track, so here it is.



MP3: Your Retro Career Melted (YSI)

Fasciinatiion Tracklisting::
“Get Seduced”
“The Geeks Were Right”
“Machine in the Ghost”
“Fulcrum and Lever”
“Psycho”
“Mirror Error”
“I Treat You Wrong”
“Forever Growing Centipedes”
“Fish in a Womb”
“A Battle Hymn for Children”

Time to rock it from the Delta to the DMZ!

Goooooooooooooood morning Vietnam!In a role he didn't suck in. Like Mork and Mindy.

I loved the tag line of the movie. I still remember it.
The wrong man. In the wrong place. At the right time.
Perfectly 80's! It seems that decade could make light of even the heaviest thing. Speaking of heavy... (you like that?)

Has anybody heard the ridiculousness that is Sample and Hold? It is Simian Mobile Disco's remix album. It seems artists have been intermingling a lot more lately. And SMD have brought on Cosmo Vitelli, Joakim!!, Shit Robot, Beyond the Wizard's Sleeve and others to remix the last album Attack Decay Sustain Release.

Anyways, thought you needed something to wake you up on a Monday morning.

MP3: Simian Mobile Disco - Tits And Acid (Oscilation Remix) zshare/ysi

Link back ya here?!

Hit up Winnie Cooper for the Cosmo Vitelli mix...

And it seems the duo are the next in line for the FabricLive series. FabricLive 41: Simian Mobile Disco is out on August 11th. I am a huge fan of the series, so I cannot wait for this release.

POW!!! Dancefloor Stompers Edition

Time for some New Dance Jams! Fresh of the Press for your downloading/mixing pleasure... Don't you just love us! Download them and spread them like _____! (It's always more artsy if you use your own imagination.)

First off here's Canadian artist Vivek Shraya. Seems he's not signed yet, despite getting some pretty good blog love already. I like the original for 'If We're Not Talking' but this Rodion Remix being released June the 30th is even better, especially if you're thinking you'd like to try this on the dancefloor! Check out both their myspace's for alot more good stuff.

MP3: If We're Not Talking (Rodion Remix) - Vivek Shraya (YSI)

Next here's a track by French Man Joachim Garraud called 'The Sound of Disco'. Here it's remixed by Dani Deahl & Mike Gillenwater to great effect! It's a great track especially for electroclash lovers. Is that a bad word now? Don't worry you could probably call it electro house or a million other names so that your friends don't think you're a loser.

MP3: The Sound of Disco (Dani Deahl & Mike Gillenwater Remix) - Joachim Garraud (YSI)

Here's Kid Filthy's Remix of Foals track 'Electric Bloom'. The Foals are more of a minimal rock band from the UK, but this remix is made for the dancefloor. Second take I assume. Dark and Dancey, like I like'em. Look into the Foals regular material as well. Good stuff!

MP3: Electric Bloom (Kid Filthy's Take 2 Remix) - Foals (YSI)

What do you get when you mix Santogold, Julian Casablancas (The Strokes) and Pharell Williams? Easy! A Hit!!! Here's a track they did to celebrate the Converse 100 Year Annv! Chris sent me this track, but didn't wanna post it cause he thought it had been blogged to death. I figure some of you just find new shit from us. No? Fuck it, I'll post it anyways...

MP3: My Drive Thru (feat. Santogold & Julian Casablancas) - N.E.R.D. (YSI)

I Love Feist! Not only does she do amazing pop music, but her tracks are also perfectly suited for the Remix. Like this Escort Remix of 'I Feel It All' with horns, marching drums & clapping. Not a dance jam in the vein of these other tracks, but just as good.

MP3: I Feel it All (Escort Remix) - Feist (YSI)


L I F E L I K E



LifeLike is Laurent Ash from Paris, France. Nice hometown! This guy's been on a roll... He does his own music 'Discopolis', remixes for tons of varied artists such as Front 242, Annie, Chromeo, Sneaky Sound System, Does it Offend You, Yeah and many more. Plus to top it off now he's on tour with Alan Brake! Lucky bastard!

I've been playing out a new Remix he did for The Presets called 'This Boy's in Love' off of The Presets New Album 'Apocalypso'. It's a great one! Really kicks the track into a peak time dancefloor stomper. Also been playing out his disco tinged Remix for Alyoa's track 'It's Been Too Long' which should blend in really well with any nu-disco/classic disco mixes you may have going on..

Here they are for your enjoyment... I'll be doing a Review of the New Presets album soon as well.

MP3: This Boy's in Love (Lifelike Remix) - The Presets (YSI)
MP3: It's Been Too Long (Lifelike Top Gun Mix) - Alyoa (YSI)


Here's the R rated (late night Cinemax) video for Discopolis... Umm, nice!





Miss Kittin Coms

Miss Kittin is set to release the follow-up to her 2007 debut I Com this March entitled Bat Box. I'm still kinda pissed at her for missing her Miami show because of measly tropical storm (that I don't even think hit us). Hopefully she'll consider revisiting us for her upcoming tour and it up to us.

The album is surprisingly good. It is what you expect from but she has really refined her sound. She has moved from the electroclash sound to an industrial goth sound and pulls it off with ease. And is it me but has her English gotten better since the last album?

I think in the next few years, this surge in electronic dance music will dwindle as acts that do not innovate and push new sounds are weeded out. Miss Kittin will not have to worry.

MP3: Playmate of the Century (YSI)

We've Got You Covered

I realized I haven't posted one of these in a while. Cover songs always intrigue me because it is interesting to see what two different artists can do with the same song (sometimes the results are not too great).

I have already featured a track from his jazzy-dance band Mondo Grosso, but nothing about the artist himself, Shinichi Osawa. By himself, he is a rising producer/artist with resume full of edits for Kitsune (Boys Noize, Christopher Just and Digitalism) and in Japan, the term is "megastar". And somehow I can see that.
He just released an album in Japan called "The One" and promoted it by playing it at mobbed Apple stores around the country. He also DJ's at The Womb in Tokyo which was voted "best nightclub in the world"?!? (How did they figure that out?) Add that to my places to visit when I go in April.

Anyways, here I present his album opener, a cover of The Chemical Brothers' Star Guitar. It is a simple cover but done just right. Also I have include another track off itfeaturing Princess Superstar. Like the kids say, "It's a banger." I expect this be played at whatever New Year's party I'm at right around 12:25am (after all the Cuban kids have called the parents and abuelos, so we can dance). Shinichi Osawa is about to explode...

MP3: Star Guitar Featuring Au Revoire Simone (Chemical Brothers cover) (YSI)
MP3: Detonator Featuring Princess Superstar (YSI)

We Put Some Energy Into This Place

So, I am recovering from the party last night at Apt 407. I am not as young as used to think I was. (?!?) I realized that this weekend is the first party weekend of the holiday season. And also Miami's "season" which is basically when the weather drops to a comfortable 70, humidity is gone (even though it's friggin still sticky as shit outside - damn global warming), hotel prices skyrocket and there is something to do every night of the week.

Last night was an awesome time, and if you have not gone by you need to make a point to get your ass over to our place. Unbelievably chill vibes, great bartenders, (and I heard pretty good music too). If you have MySpace, add us friend.

As great of a time I had last night, it also got me very tired this morning. Since I need to have energy for tonight (3 to 4 scheduled party appearances - I told you it's the start of the season), my iPod (reading my mind as always) jumped to Modeselektor and one of the most appropriately named songs I can think of, Hyper Hyper featuring Miami's own king of IDM and hardcore, Otto Von Schirach.

The track is from Modeselektor's latest release, this year's Happy Birthday. It's fast and loud like a (pardon mon francais) dick slap in the face. I highly recommend either release Happy Birthday or 2005's Hello Mom! out on BPitch Control from Berlin. It's the perfect rude awakening for a Friday morning.

MP3: Hyper Hyper (featuring Otto von Schirach) (YSI)

*Please note: This song MUST be played on a huge system. Don't even bother with headphones. Massive subs are imperative.

And check out what Thom Yorke has to say about the band:

drink down in one go. then go out. for conspicuous consumers everywhere. 'should a known he'd leave you for that little hooker heather.' oh yeah. Modeselektor are genius. no-one has ever cut up a voice like this.
The song he is referring to is Silikon featuring Sasha Perera from Hello Mom! and I have to agree with him about the vocals. It seems he was impressed enough to make an appearance on Happy Birthday on the much blogged track The White Flash.

MP3: Silikon (featuring Sasha Perera) (YSI)

Happy Halloween!

WAAAKKEE UP!

Do I make you hungry baby?



I cannot enough of this song. Hustler was released on Kitsune (record label I heart) back in 2006 and it is getting re-released next month with some new mixes.

If you are in NY, go see Simian Mobile Disco perform live at the Apple Store in Soho TODAY! Part of the CMJ craziness.

Simian Mobile Disco Live @ the Soho Apple Store
103 Prince St
New York, NY
2:00 pm

MP3: Hustler (Armand Van Helden Remix) (YSI)

50/50


It's Friday!!!! Which means RADAR Mix-Tape Time, Wooo....

This week I found some cool rock tracks as well as dancier electronic stuff, so I thought I'd do a little of each, 50/50 Yo! Actually it's more like 60/40 but 50/50 sounds better, don't you think?

Last Saturday @ Circa some friends were requesting/raving about a track by Roisin Murphy called 'Overpowered', which I didn't have. So I told them to send me a myspace message so I wouldn't forget to check it out (my memory sucks!) So they sent me a link for it and its real good. Turns out she's the ex-lead singer of Moloko. Reminds me of Pop female artists like Tracey Thorn, Annie, stuff like that. So you if you dig those artists this should be right up your alley.

Brit-Pop band Athlete who was kinda lost in the shuffle with their last album should be coming back with a Bang with their upcoming New Album 'Beyond the Neighbourhood' which comes out Sept 25th on Astralwerks. Check out this sweet mellow track with the great name 'Airport Disco'.

Also here's a New Track by British Band The Wombats called 'Let's Dance to Joy Division'. Can't argue with that... They've been around for a bit, but apparently this track is starting to move up on the Pop charts in Britain. Good for them, their excellent!

Duran Duran, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland working together! Wow! I couldn't believe it either, but it's a great track! Check out 'Nite Runner' produced by Timbaland who seems to be on top of the music world at the moment. He's got his hands in everything. Did you see him all over the place at the VMA's?

Finally check out the great mix Mike Deuce (Deuce Crew/Miami) did of Pogo by Digitalism. I am lucky to have this talented fellow spin with me every Tuesday Night @ The Attic here in South Beach. Last week I was about to play the original when he reminded me of this great remix, which I played to everyone's delight. Mike's got a big future ahead of him. He's got a bunch of remixes which I'll be posting up soon.

Enjoy and have a kick ass week-end!

If your in South Florida don't miss the Chocolate Sundays BackRoom 1 Year Anniverssary Sunday @ Purdy! We have tons of DJ's coming in and 2 Bottles of Free Jager for everyone in attendance! Should be a grand ole time! Always a blast back there!

Cheers!

Ray


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