Paradis :: Toi Et Moi (Lifelike Remix)

It had been a minute since I heard something new from one of our old favorite's Lifelike. That is until I ran into this spectacular new remix he did for Paradis' "Toi Et Moi". Jesus Christ it is good! Full on 80's synthwave dancefloor deliciousness. I wanna be at a club playing this peak time on a Saturday night. Is that too much to ask?

Check out the goodness...


BONUS MATERIAL :: In addition to the Lifelike remix I spotted the official video for the original track "Toi Et Moi" by Paradis and it is phenomenal as well! More subdued/mid-tempo than the remix, but really lovely as well. Gonna have to look into these fellows. Check that out below.

Heartracer :: Dream Girl

Got sent this really great track "Dream Girl" by Richmond, Virginia brother duo Heartracer. I am told they are obsessed with 80's culture/music, kinda like we are at OTR and it shows on this splendid subdued synthpop single. I will be pressing play on this one many, many times. You have been pre-warned, you may become addicted. Press play at your own peril.

If you like what you hear you can purchase the track on iTunes. 

Timecop 1983 :: My First Crush (Video)

One of my favorite tracks from the latest Timecop 1983 album Reflections "My First Crush" ft Trevor Something just got the video treatment. Really glad they picked this one, cause it's such an amazing track! I can hear this track over and over and I pretty much have, haha. It's dripping in 80's synths and nostalgia, while the lyrics and vocals by the amazing Trevor Something take you back to those first crush days. Pure heavenly bliss from the very first beat.

Check out the soundcloud/video for it below, and if you haven't already scored this album I suggest you do so, especially if you are a synth lover.

Timecop1983 :: Reflections + Journeys

Apparently there's this whole genre of music called RetroWave or SynthWave that I didn't know about. It's basically centers around 80's inspired, music, cartoons, movies, culture, synths, video games and more. Heavily soaked in 80's nostalgia it can go from heavy to light, instrumental to having vocals, and I am totally obsessed! Dig them all. Of course this is the sound I've always loved and been playing/posting about for years such as : Anoraak, College, Kavinsky. Just didn't know there was a genre for it or that the rabbit hole went so deep. Been basically binging on it the last few weeks trying to soak in as much as I can.

There's this really cool label called NewRetroWave that specializes in this sound and is a big resource for me at the moment, particularly their youtube channel, which has tons of albums you can go through. One of my early favorites is Timecop1983 who hails from the Netherlands and just released new album 'Reflections' which is quite good. I also dig an earlier album called 'Journeys' that is super dreamy amazingness. I highly recommend you check out those two albums and tons more stuff that he has up on his soundcloud.

Here's a few of my favorites from Timecop1983 to wet your palette...

Room8 :: No Hard Feelings (Rothchild Remix)

Digging this 80's/Kavinsky inspired remix sent our way by Rothchild for LA duo Room8's new single "No Hard Feelings" ft King Deco. Real solid dark dance jam that I can't wait to play out! Thought I'd share it with you fine folks, especially since he also happens to be giving away the track for free (in full wave quality), in exchange for a social media follow. Sounds like a deal to me!

Check out the goodness below.....



In addition to the remix, the original version for "No Hard Feelings" is a sweet piece of electro-pop candy. Thought I'd post it for you to check out as well. Enjoy!

Pompeya :: Real

Loving the new album from Moscow band Pompeya 'Real' that was released last week. It's one of my favorite new albums. First heard "Tell Me, Tell Me" the other day on the radio, and I was instantly hooked. I love the lead singer's voice, their lovely melodies and their 80's inspired sound. They freely admit their love and inspiration from 70's, 80's new wave and pop music, which only makes me love them more.

Check out the excellent "Pasadena" which they have up on their soundcloud, plus some cool remixes I spotted on there, including an amazing remix by The Twelves who we hadn't posted about in forever. Forgot how much I missed them.

You can preview/buy 'Real' on iTunes. Highly Recommended!





Couldn't resist not posting "Tell Me, Tell Me". Listen at your peril though, as you may become addicted (like I did), and have to press play a bunch of times a day.

Happy Accidents :: Sing (Blur Cover) + Mixtape

Happy Accidents sent us their latest, which is a cover they did for Blur's "Sing". Man oh man did they do a phenomenal job! Silky smooth reinterpretation, with lovely male/female harmonizing.

Here's what they had to say about the cover. "Blur has been one of our all time favorites for years. Covering one of their songs has been a long time coming, yet very intimidating. We finally settled on one of their earlier tracks "Sing" -- which most of you know from the "Trainspotting" soundtrack. Its simplicity allowed some creative freedom and we were able to put our own spin on it while still staying true to the overall mood and Britpop spirit." They are offering the track as a free download in exchange for a Facebook like?! Best get in on that.

In addition to the cover they also put together this great mixtape entitled "Songs We Like", featuring contemporaries like Oliver and Chvrches to 80's new wave classics from Heaven 17 and Book of Love. They are keen to point out, "The goal was not necessarily to compile all of the latest danceable hits, but to select a specific vibe and take the listener through a journey." That they did. Tons of amazing tracks (44 total), squeezed into a smooth hour long set. Check that out below. If you dig it, it's free to download as well, and will surely help your work week fly on by.
 
Happy Monday!

Bear Hands :: Agora (Com Truise Remix)

We love Com Truise, mainly cause of his deep love for 80's sounds and synths like we have at OTR. Check out this excellent remix he did for Brooklyn band Bear Hands latest track "Agora". Real dark and slinky 80's sounding = delicioso! Check it...

Fleetwood Mac :: Everywhere (Afrobeta Remix)

One of Miami's best known and loved bands Afrobeta sent us their latest remix for the classic Fleetwood Mac tune "Everywhere" and we are digging the sounds. They did an excellent job! You can never have enough remixes for classic tunes to play out in your DJ sets. This one will definitely be making into my sets, especially since they are offering it as a free download. Check it...

Chromeo :: White Women

Loving the new Chromeo album 'White Women' that was just released. It incorporates a bunch of different styles from pop, smooth rock, funk, disco with an 80's feel to it. I liken them to a modern day Hall & Oates. You can definitely tell they were influenced by bands like that. With this album they seem to have made a concerted effort to create carefully crafted sublime tracks that will stand the test of time. More so than their previous albums, which were good, but more straight up dance floor tracks. Good from beginning to the end, they are definitely hitting their groove with this one. Recommended!

Check out the video for first single "Jealous (I Ain't With It)", plus "Come Alive" ft Toro & Moi and "Over Your Shoulders" from the album, and a couple sweet remixes from long time OTR favorites Grum & The Magician.

Check out more on their soundcloud. 

The Chain Gang of 1974 :: Daydream Forever

Digging the new single "You" from LA's The Chain Gang of 1974. So good it got me downloading their new album 'Daydream Forever' that was just released this week. The track reminds me of artists like M83 or Twin Shadow. A big and powerful tune, especially when the chorus kicks in. They also have a track "Sleepwalking" which is darker and gothier that was featured in the recent Grand Theft Auto V game. Considering how much those games sell it must have been a big boost for their career.

Check out those two tunes below and if you are as impressed as I am, I'd look into acquiring the rest of 'Daydream Forever', just as I am about to do right,,,, now.

Sunglasses Kid :: Pretty Girl

If you love 80's synth tracks as much as I do, chances are you will love this instrumental track "Pretty Girl" by UK act Sunglasses Kid. Seemingly coming straight out of 1984, Futurecop! recently featured this track on their latest mixtape, and I can see why. Great jam! Check it out below...

French Horn Rebellion :: Don't You Want Me Baby (Human League Cover)

Sorry haven't been posting as much as usual, but I've been taking some courses which are pretty intensive and along with work leaves me little time to write. Good news is I'm on my last leg. This will be my last week. Finger's crossed that I pass my test, then I will be back to regular postings starting next week. Now on to some music...

Got sent this sweet cover French Horn Rebellion did for Human League's 80's classic "Don't You Want Me". Think they did a fabulous job, even incorporating some female vocals like in the original. Check out that baby below and if you like what you hear they are giving the track away for free in exchange for a Tweet or Facebook post. Sounds like a deal to me, especially for a such a killer cover like this. Enjoy! 

The Cure :: Fascination Street (Virgin Magnetic Material Remix)

In my constant search for 80's remixes to play out in my DJ sets I ran into this spectacular subdued remix of the classic Cure track "Fascination Street" by Israeli artist/remixer Virgin Magnetic Material. Not sure if I will be able to play this track in my DJ sets, but it has already gotten tons of plays from me at home. Simply one of the loveliest remixes I've come across in quite a while.

Be sure to check out his soundcloud, where he has tons of other amazing remixes of a similar vibe, and many from other 80's acts as well. One talented fellow. Glad he's on our radar.

Human League :: Don't You Want Me (Inigo Vontier Version)

Got sent this excellent re-work of Human League's classic 80's tune "Don't You Want Me" by Mexico's Inigo. He re-did everything including the female vocals from scratch. Although I would've liked if he kept more of the lyrics, I think he did a solid job. He calls it a "DJ friendly space disco track". I can agree with that assessment. It will definitely be making into my DJ sets. Maybe for you as well?

He's offering the track as a free download on his soundcloud. Check out the goods below...

Tesla Boy :: The Universe Made of Darkness

Another great album that dropped yesterday is The Universe Made of Darkness, the sophomore album from Russian dream wave act Tesla Boy. We covered their excellent single "Fantasy" last year here. Universe continues with Tesla's 80's new wave inspired synthpop sound with a bit of an r&b twist on a few of the tracks. Digging the record! Some of my early favorites include :: "Stars", "Broken Doll" ft Tyson, "Dream Machine", "M.C.H.T.E." and "Fantasy", but really they're all pretty sweet.

Check out a few of those tracks below, if you need further convincing you can preview the entire album on their soundcloud.

Silenk :: Space Love : The Remixes

Absolutely loving the new Silenk Space Love remixes, including remixes by Follow Me, 80's Stallone, Keenhouse & Final DJ's. They are all excellent, especially if you love 80's new wave inspired sounds as much as I do. Can't wait for this to be out (12/17) so I can grab the whole thing. Check out the amazing-ness below, then be on the lookout.

Krychek :: EP + DJ Mix

NYC's Krychek recently sent us his latest self titled EP + new DJ Mix The Kronicles of Krychek: Le Cinquième. The DJ mix is a deep house lover's dream come true and is available as a free download, but what really caught my attention is his own original music. Instrumental, electronic, dance goodness with a little 80's flair. He even named one of the tracks "John Hughes". Digging all 4 of the tracks, so thought I'd share with our fine readers. Maybe he will make fans of you as well. Check it...

Hot Hot Hawk

My DJ buddy Nelson (aka Essential Six) who I spin with Wednesdays at our (786) party at Purdy Lounge is always amazing me with all the cool tracks/remixes he plays out. It's as if we both share the same taste in music. Last night he played this great track which as usual got me asking "who is this??" The track was "Atlanta Skyline" by Russian electronic duo Hot Hot Hawk. They have such a great electronic italo 80's movie soundtrack type of vibe which they freely admit to loving. They even name some of their tracks with 80's movie references like "Snake Pliskken is the Only Hope" & "Running Man Fever".

Check out "Atlanta Skyline" which their label is offering as a free download and another one of my favorites "Midnight Thunder", but really all their tracks are amazing and I recommend you spend some time on their soundcloud, especially if you dig these. You'll thank me later.

Haim :: Forever

 When it comes to the West coast, it rarely disappoints with musical discoveries. Something about the land? Maybe so. Here I introduce Haim. Made up of three sisters Danielle,Este and Alana Haim. Accompanied by a mister, Dash Hutton on drums. They are California natives and have been playing music pretty much their whole lives. In their younger years they spent their time playing and gaining experience in a cover band with their parents. All three play a variety of instruments and their voices all blend together naturally executing smooth three part harmonies. Their sound is definitely a very modern type of 80's pop fused with melodic r&b influence.  They released their very first EP 'Forever' in February of 2012 which has generated a buzz, and have also recently signed to Polydor records. These girls are on to something. Listen and enjoy the fresh new music.