Dec 7 2011

Goin’ Old School (with Kid Machine!): Clay Pedrini – New Dream

This week we are tuning over the Goin’ Old School reins to Manchester’s Italo/SynthWave guru Kid Machine:

Clay Pedrini – New Dream from 1984 “A short vid today but worth it and possibly another haircut for 2012. He’s got a great look, his dance moves remind me of ‘trying to spot a fly’’, and I like that!. He kinda’ reminds me of an 80’s Science Teacher, but he and his music are SO fucking cool. I’m told he still performs to this day, he’s a friend on Facebook, I need to hassle him more”

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Dec 7 2011

Miike Snow return

Miike Snow

Is this the first time you’ve had internet access in the last 12 hours? In that case let me break the news to you, Miike Snow are back with a brand new track.

‘Devil’s Work’ is the first new tune from the Swedish trio to lead into their new album release in March. Full of pomp and grandeur, ‘Devil’s Work’ layers horns and a big string section over the repetitive piano riff and electronic noodling. whilst it hasn’t got the bounce of catchiness of ‘Animal’ or ‘Silvia’, it is a pretty majestic comeback.

♫ Miike Snow – Devil’s Work

Miike Snow’s new album is due for release in March 2012.

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Dec 6 2011

SolarSolar

‘Walking Like Children’ is the first single from Canadian ElectroPop duo SolarSolar’s début album for Binary Entertainment.

If this track is any indication of what to expect on the full length record then we’re in for a dreamlike treat. ‘Walking Like Children’ seems to dwell at the point where the laid back retro beach party sounds of Dreamwave meet the deep moods and beats of Trip-Hop (and being a Dreamwave fan from Bristol, that kinda’ appeals to me!). With some interesting instrumentation and an attractive quirkiness to the music, SolarSolar new single is definitely one of the better chill out tracks to be released for a while.

♫ SolarSolar – Walking Like Children

SolarSolar’s début album ‘Pilot’ is out 21st February 2012

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Dec 6 2011

A taste of Steve Moore’s new album.

steve moore

SynthWave legend and driving force behind the likes of Zombi & Miracle Steve Moore will be releasing a split album with AE Paterra A.K.A. Majeure (the rest of Zombi) next year titled ‘Brainstorms’.

As a taster, check out ‘Enhanced Humanoid’, a dark, smokey peice of Vangelis-esque future soundtrack. Driven by arpeggios that lend the track and Italo, almost EBM quality and a nervous energy that is enhanced by the beautiful, yet slightly tense, melodies. The whole record will definitely be something to look forward to for gritty Sci-Fi electronics and synthetic atmospheres.

♫ Steve Moore – Enhanced Humanoid

‘Brainstorms’ is released January 2012.

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Dec 6 2011

Lazerhawk gets his NES on

lazerhawk

Outrun Electro staple Lazerhawk has dropped a storming mix of one of his favourite NES tunes ‘Underworld (Dungeon)’ from Legend Of Zelda.

Starting off with a nice ChipTune recreation the track some kicks into some menacing digital bass and a sweeping synth rendition of the original arpeggio progression. Lazerhawk’s reMix is a fun, and highly listenable, mash up between an 8-Bit classic and some awesome night drive Electro.

♫ Lazerhawk – Underworld (Legend Of Zelda reMix)

Lazerhawk’s new EP is out soon also featuring reMixes from Miami Nights 1984 and Mitch Murder.

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Dec 6 2011

Scratch Massive & Jimmy Somerville’s new video

‘Take Me There’ is the new single from Scratch Massive and features the vocal stylings of Bronski Beat originator Jimmy Somerville.

Ramon Ayala directs the video with beautiful cinematography and a pacing that perfectly matches the slow pump ElectroPop track.

‘Take Me There’ is taken from Scratch Massive’s album ‘Nuit De Rêve’, out now

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Dec 6 2011

Shook reMixes The Ting Tings

The Ting Tings

Dutch Funkmeister Shook’s latest reMix is of The Ting Tings’ forthcoming single ‘Hang It Up’.

It should be unsurprising by now, but Shooks version of the tune is pure Electro Boogie gold. Classic Moog-esque bass synths dance in and out of slap bass licks to create this funky, undulating undercurrent to the track, leaving room for vocal snatches and some of the most intricate, complex programming I have heard in ages. Shook continues to amaze.

♫ The Ting Tings – Hang It Up (Shook reMix)

‘Hang It Up ‘ is released 30th December

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Dec 6 2011

New track from Miami Nights 1984

Miami Nights 1984

Is it just me or has it been ages since we heard anything new from Canadian SynthWave guy Miami Nights 1984?

Well, fear not, he’s back with a brand new track and it was worth the wait. ‘Ocean Drive’ is an easy, breezy slice of Italo flavoured Dreamwave. The combination of synth and cowbell is surely always a winner and ‘Ocean Drive’ is full of both amidst a bouncy bassline and lilting melody. But it’s when the solo kick in that this track really takes it to the next level, and takes you with it.

♫ Miami Nights 1984 – Ocean Drive

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Dec 6 2011

Goin’ Old School (with Kid Machine!): The Adventures Of Stevie V – Dirty Cash (Money Talks)

This week we are tuning over the Goin’ Old School reins to Manchester’s Italo/SynthWave guru Kid Machine:

The Adventures Of Stevie V – Dirty Cash (Money Talks) from 1989. “In here purely as a childhood memory and remember taking the 7″ to the school disco and all the kids were like ‘what the fuck’ LOVE IT!”

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Dec 6 2011

The C90s reMix Trujillo (& The Penelopes)

Trujillo

The C90s are knocking quality reMixes out at an alarming rate these days, They’re like a well oiled reMix machine!

Venezuela Chilled House dude Trujillo gets the The C90s sheen this time around as they morph his track ‘Distance’ into a smooth synthetic Disco. Taking the slightly shogazey, slightly Chillwavey sound of the original The C90’s slap just the right amount of vintage synth groove underneath to give the track a kick, but not to kill it’s charm. Their raw Disco is also applied to Indie-Popsters The Penelopes’ ‘Now Now Now’, with a truck load of Moog Funk.