Dim Sum :: High Love (Video) + To The Top

One of our favorite French duos Dim Sum sent us their new video for their excellent track "High Love" and the video matches the sweetness of the source material. A love story for the summer, a story of lost opportunities. Don't let it slip you by fellas. Check that out below...

In addition to the video they are giving away new track "To the Top" (for a soundcloud follow). It is a banging, ready for prime time instrumental disco jam that you might hear at a cool club/bar near you. I know it has already been added to my Rekordbox ;)

Thylacine :: No Mic Stand (feat Camille Desprès)

Thylacine (aka William Rezé) is one of those artists that has a lot of potential. Not to be confused with the 90's band, the Frenchman considers himself more of an Electronica/Trip Hop/ Minimalist musician. The song "No Mic Stand" (feat. Camille Desprès) seems like the song you play at the top of your set to get the drinkers out on the dance floor.

GYM :: Radar Radar

As of late I've been on a French music kick. This is how I came across the band GYM. I've been hooked on their song "Radar Radar". It's the type of song that adds an extra hop to your step.

Check out their live performance and the worst dancing you'll ever see here.

Ben L'Oncle Soul :: Hallelujah !!! (J'Ai Tant Besoin De Toi)

There ain't nottin' wrong with a lil bit of funky soul. Ben L'Oncle Soul's "Hallelujah !!! (J'Ai Tant Besoin De Toi)" is one of those songs that makes you channel the godfather of soul on the dance floor. The soulful Frenchman is definitely someone to watch out for. 

 

Antony Toga :: Good Life (Remix)

French producer Antony Toga that we've posted about before here is back with another solid remix. This time for Inner City's classic "Good Life". Once again he did a fabulous job! This remix will work nicely into modern day DJ sets and best part is he is offering the rework as a free download! Can't complain about that... Check out/download that baby below.

Eats Everything :: The Withywood Walk (Antony Toga Remix)

French producer Antony Toga who sent us his amazing Daft Punk remix for "Technologic" earlier this year here is back. This time he sent us his latest remix for Eats Everything's "The Withywood Walk" and it is another dance floor winner! Bumping dance floor stomper that will fit in nicely into my DJ sets. It's obvious this is one talented fellow.

Check out that remix below and if you like what you hear he's offering the track as a free download. Get to it...

Phoenix :: Trying to Be Cool (Video)

Phoenix just released their new video for "Trying to Be Cool" yesterday. They recorded it live as they did a bunch of gags throughout. Kinda like what LCD Soundsystem did for their "Drunk Girls" video. Think they did a great job! Wondering how many takes it took or if it was just one take straight through. Either way glad to see they put some effort into it. Nowadays alot of bands/artists release these really simple videos. So props to them for the creativity.

Check out that video below, plus a soundcloud of the audio feed that you can download for free...

Sing Sing My Darling :: Lady

Sing Sing My Darling is not a song, but the name of a band. "Lady" is a song they released recently and it's a pretty chill track. The quartet hails from Toulouse, France and is currently on tour promoting their EP. I seriously recommended checking out their other release "Disco Love" as well.

Phoenix :: Bankrupt!

Loving the new Phoenix album Bankrupt! which is being released in a couple hours. They had the entire album streaming this week on iTunes. If you dug 2009's excellent Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, then this should be right up your alley. Indie pop dance goodness that they do so well, except maybe they raised the bar even more in terms of catchiness (if that's even possible). The beginning of the record in particular is really strong. A few of my fave tracks are "The Real Thing", "SOS in Berlin" and "Trying to be Cool".

Here they're doing the suave "Trying to Be Cool" on SNL earlier this month.

Phoenix :: Entertainment

The four boys from France are back at it again with the release of new single "Entertainment". The song is typical Phoenix and will surely be re-visited many times this year on your radios/MP3 players. If this is a sign as to what's next - I can't wait!

'Bankrupt!' is the title of their forthcoming album, which is set to drop April 23rd, 2013. The band is also starting their world tour in Vancouver next month as well as headlining the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Not too shabby of a return.

Check out "Entertainment" as well as the new album tracklisting below.



Bankrupt! Tracklisting ::
01. “Entertainment”
02. “The Real Thing”
03. “S.O.S. In Bel Air”
04. “Trying To Be Cool”
05. “Bankrupt!”
06. “Drakkar Noir”
07. “Chloroform”
08. “Don’t”
09. “Bourgeois”
10. “Oblique City”

Céline Ollivier :: Mes Adieux

Céline Ollivier is a French singer I recently came across in the early hours of a hangover. "Mes Adieux" was playing and it reminded me of European winters. I really miss those living in Miami. Her music is a bit folksy and soothing. The type of music that could motivate your laziness to stay in bed. Her album, La Femme A l'Eventail, is pretty good. Happy Holidays everyone! Jouir!

Mistereric :: Holiday on Ice (DJ Mix)

Working on our favorite albums for 2012 this week, but in the meantime wanted to leave you guys with this great DJ Mix sent our way called 'Holiday on Ice' by Dublin DJ/producer Mistereric. A great french house mix that features many of our favorites like Lifelike, Fred Falke, Alex Gopher, Thomas Bangalter, Daft Punk, G.L.O.V.E.S. and more. Best part is the mix is available as a free download and in full 320 bit rate quality. Best get to downloading. The tracklisting can be found on his soundcloud. Enjoy!

The Penelopes :: Remixes + Summer Life (Video) + Tour News

French duo The Penelopes that we posted their excellent track "Now Now Now" late last year here are back with some excellent remixes. One is for The Chevin's "Champion" and the other for Figure of 8's "Bittersweet". Digging them both! Real smooth dance remixes. Shows these Frenchies know what they're doing. Check them out below and if you like what you hear they are both free for the taking. In addition below is their latest video for their track "Summer Life" which is just ending, unless you live in Miami, then it's almost a year long affair. Enjoy!

P.S. If you happen to live in Europe The Penelopes are gonna be opening up for synthpop pioneers The Human League in their upcoming tour starting in November. Check out the dates here.

The Chevin - Champion (The Penelopes Remix) by The Chevin

Figure of 8 - Bittersweet (The Penelopes Remix) by Figure Of 8

Skip The Use :: Antislavery

Skip The Use is a band from France with an interesting sound. They have no boundaries in their sound.  On their Facebook page they list their genre as 'PUNK, ROCK, POP.' It's really hard to place them in a category. And maybe - just maybe - they might like that.

'Antislavery' is my favorite track from the French group. It reminded me of old Bloc Party. Enjoy!

DyE :: Fantasy

DyE (not a type-o) is the project of a very young French music student named Juan de Guillebon. What originally got me to check out the band out was the video to "Fantasy". "Fantasy" the standout track from 'Taki 183', starts out with two young kids at an indoor pool, what happens next is an interesting twist that includes romance, sci-fi and horror. The track is very chill and laid back. The album is very ambient in its totality, only with a few tracks that hypnotize your feet and make your body follow.



Sample the album 'Taki 183'

A Band Called Mondrian :: Tea Boy, Dry Biscuits & Roller Disco Beat

Paris band A Band Called Mondrian contacted us about the release this week of their new EP Tea Boy, Dry Biscuits & Roller Disco Beat. The first single from the release is "Euphoria" and I am digging the sounds! Great electro-pop dancey number that they are offering as a free download. Check that out below and if you like what you hear you can check out/buy the rest of the EP on their bandcamp. Good to have you guys on our Radar.

MONDRIAN - Euphoria by MONDRIAN

Paradis :: Hémisphère

French electronic pop duo Paradis released a pair of soothingly formulated tracks today, "Hémisphère" and "Je m'ennuie". This is their follow up to the debut last fall on Beats In Space. The A-Side, "Hémisphère", wraps mesmerizing pop melodies around a smooth driven bassline to deliver you quite the love story. Treat yourself to this one.

Jolie Cherie :: No Matter What

French electro-pop? Don't mind if I do... Check out this sweet 80's inspired electro-pop tune "No Matter What" by Parisian trio Jolie Cherie. Even though I can't understand the lyrics good music is universal, plus I'm pretty sure she's singing about super sexy shit. In addition to the track here's also a video they put together of a bunch of mostly 80's/90's TV clips that I remember watching as a kid and makes me feel old. I guess we've all been Americanized. Enjoy!

Air :: Seven Stars (Featuring Victoria Legrand)

I was super excited to see that French electronic band Air is finally back with a new album! Fans of the art house/indie film industry will know that Air are masters of the soundtrack with their gem of an album they did for Sofia Coppola's Virgin Suicides a while back. Now they are back with whats shaping up to be a gorgeous soundscape for a hand-painted, full colour re-release of the famous 1902 silent film La Voyage Dans La Lune! Really excited for this one! They have given us a preview with an early release of the albums track "Seven Stars", which features the vocals of Beach House's lead lady Victoria Legrand, that make it all the more hauntingly beautiful and epic. This, the bands 7th album, which shares the title of the film La Voyage Dans La Lune is due for a February 6, 2012 release. For now, enjoy the streamable version of "Seven Stars" below.

Yelle Returns

French pop star Yelle is back with new track/ep "La Musique" out now on Kitsune. Here is her creative video for it with lots of news makers of the last few years, plus a couple cool remixes I found for it on Hype Machine.


MP3: La Musique (Lorenz Rhode Remix) - Yelle

YELLE - la musique (discodeine mix) by discodeine