Oct 14 2013

[Audio] Strange Talk’s ‘Eskimo Boy’ reMixed by Polar Sun

Australian Indie-ElectroPoppers Strange Talk’s Eskimo Boy is pretty old now (by the super fast Internet based music industry standards of the 2010’s, which is an awful thing, but that’s a rant for a Friday), having been released in 2011. It; been given a fresh coat of synths and a new lease of life by Belgian duo Polar Sun who reMixed the tune to fit into their DJ sets, the result is a synthetic Disco wonder.

Polar Sun’s reMix has a nice raw analog feel to it. The lead synths are sharp and crisp, the basses are warm an rumbling and the drums are suitably Spartan. the guys weave a rich and undulating seven minutes of screaming arpeggios and nostalgic chords, keeping the energy levels up but delivering a friendly, chilled, Nu-Disco groove. The prefect accompaniment for the original’s Indie anthem vocals. We imagine this went down in their sets particularly well.

♫ Strange Talk – Eskimo Boy (Polar Sun reMix)

Strange Talk’s Eskimo Boy is taken from their self-titled début EP, out now.

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Oct 14 2013

[Audio] I Am Noxious’ ‘Watch My Ship Go Down’

It’s been absolutely ages since we heard anything from Danish artist I Am Noxious. We honestly didn’t;t know is he was still in the business or not. His deeply introspective brand of Bedroom Pop has been with us almost since out inception, beck when Bedroom Pop was a recognized ‘thing’. So, it was a surprise to us when he delivered a brand new tune into our inbox, Watch My Ship Go Down. A tune with proves he’s lost none of his reflective flair, but adds a little bombast to the mix.

Listening to Watch My Ship Go Down you can quite easily slip back into the I Am Noxious groove. That comfortable, personal vibe given off by his music is still present in these new recordings. It’s a pensive track, resting on a combination of toytown beats and gently piano supported by swirls of vintage sounding synths. T’s vocals convey an intimate quality, as with the best Bedroom Pop, but Watch My Ship Go Down also has a surprisingly euphoric chorus up it’s sleeve. A great Monday morning track.

♫ I Am Noxious – Watch My Ship Go Down

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Oct 11 2013

[Zen] Synthesizer Zen

This week’s capsule of Synthesizer Zen, to carry you into the weekend, comes from a film about The Museum of Synthesizer Technology. There’s a Part 2 as well.

Video courtesy of YouTube user Ray Morgan.

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Oct 11 2013

[MP3] Robotaki’s ‘Raton Laveur’ & ‘It’s Still About You’

One of Canada’s unsung synthetic Disco talents, the awesome Robotaki has broken a long period of silence with a brand new double A-side single, Raton Laveur and It’s Still About You, for free. These are tracks that have been knocking around on Robotaki’s shelf for a while now, while we’ve been waiting for then to be released, and now they’re here they don;t disappoint, especially the Hey Champ featruing It’s Still About You.

It’s Still About You is Robo-Disco at it’s finest. Full of sparky snyths stabbing their way over bubbling arpeggiated basslines and a stomping beat. With just enough of a hint of retro to be cool, but still maintaining a contemporary feel, the track perfectly plays to Hey Champs’ strengths to deliver the best of machine groove and swinging Nu-Disco. Raton Laveur is more of a dreamy, electric piano fuelled, Disco tune that mixes up a laid back poolside vibe with some big room Elector elements to produce something that is both smooth and a high octane dancefloor monster. these are definitely two tracks you should be checking out.

♫ Robotaki (Feat. Hey Champ) – It’s Still About You

♫ Robotaki – Raton Laveur

Robotaki’s Raton Laveur/It’s Still About You is out now.

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Oct 11 2013

[Audio] Monsieur Adi Remixes his own ‘What’s Going On?’

The talented Monsieur Adi’s A*M*E featuring soon-to-be breakthrough single What’s Going On?’s release date draws ever nearer. It;s already being tipped to hit the charts and we couldn’t be happier for Adi, it looks like he’ll finally get the success and recognition he so richly deserves. While your waiting for it;s next month release, check out this Refix Adi himself has done for the tune, adding a little Javi to the mix too.

This Refix injects a little classic, epic, Adi into the tune. A dancefloor destroying companion to the originals Pop stylings. This tune is loaded with massive, sweeping synths, huge breakdowns and growling bass that all plays perfectly with Adi cinematic orchestration. It’s like Adi of old meets new Adi, and the results will most definitely rock any crowd.

♫ Monsieur Adi (Feat. A*M*E & Javi) – What’s Going On? (Monsieur Adi Refix)

Monsieur Adi’s What’s Going On? is released 15th November.

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Oct 11 2013

[Audio] Beateria’s ‘Country Business’

Is New Beat coming back? I feel like I’m typing the words ‘New Beat’ a lot these days. Not that I mind, I grew up on the stuff, I had just always thought it was a forgotten genre. But suddenly there is a rash of New Beaty, EBMy, Acidy tunes and events going on. So it feels like there’s a New Beat resurgence happening, maybe because so many Belgian producers are breaking through these days and still feel that influence?

The latest tune to ride the trend comes from Aeroplane, maybe an unlikely source but he is Belgian, who got together in the studio with British producer Bot resulting in the track Country Business under the moniker of Beateria. It’s certainly an 808 fuelled, dirty Acid House, New Beat juggernaut, that’s deep and mysterious an anything else on those strobe lit dancefloors.

♫ Beateria – Country Business

Beateria’s Country Business is released 14th October on AeroPop.

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Oct 11 2013

[MP3] Coupons & Christa Vi’s ‘Emerald Bay’

Here’s a luscious slice of flyaway Disco from Sydney based duo Coupons. Emerald Bay sees them teaming up with the Australian come Londoner singer/songwriter who’s name is on everybody’s lips, Christa Vi for all kinds of holiday, boating and sunshine musical metaphors. Just stop for a moment, and drink this in.

“Well, that’s pretty Tropical” is something you might say about this Emerald Bay. And you’d be fairly justified in your assessment, because it is pretty damn Tropical. From the laid back tune’s opening salvo of Island purcussion it’s all growling funky basslines, steady Disco beats and shimmering synths. Christa weaves a nice little mental picture of summery days and holiday vibes until there really isn’t anything you can do to dislike this track. It’s just all about good times.

♫ Coupons (Feat. Christa Vi) – Emerald Bay

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Oct 11 2013

[Video] Cut Copy’s ‘Free Your Mind’

Australian ElectroPoppers extraordinaire Cut Copy’s new single Free Your Mind, with all it’s 90s Indie-Dance leanings has gone and got itself a video. Check it out.

It’s got some Alexander Skarsgard, from True Blood and nothing else really in, and was directed by Christopher Hill and is pretty funny actually. All culty.

Cut Copy’s Free Your Mind is released 5th November.

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Oct 11 2013

[Audio] David Bowie’s ‘Love Is Lost’ reMixed by LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy

Earlier this year David Bowie stunned and excited fans by releasing his first studio album in ten years. The Next Day dropped with no warning to immediate critical acclaim and Bowie fans worldwide going a little weak at the knees. Next month sees the release of The Next Day Extra, a three disc special edition of the album loaded with unreleased tracks and fresh reMixes. Included amongst the reMixes is this ten minute epic from DFA and LCD Soundsystem head honcho James Murphy.

Phased layers handclaps create the backing rhythm for this impressive musical journey. Very much a DFA track, yet still retaining a quintessential Bowie-ness, this reMix reminds us of how amazing Bowie songs can be when he is paired with something more electronic and experimental musically. Given it;s length, it;s no sunrise that that tune has room to breather, taking it’s time building it’s Cosmic, New York Disco, vibe. even taking time to side-line into Ashes To Ashes briefly.

♫ David Bowie – Love Is Lost (Hello Steve Reich Mix By James Murphy For The DFA)

David Bowie’s The Next Day Extra is released 4th November.

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Oct 10 2013

[Video] Silver Swans’ ‘Sea Of Love’

Sea Of Love is the first single from San Francisco ElectroPop outfit Silver Swans’ forthcoming sophomore album Touch. It’s a beautiful, swirling and mysterious slice of DreamPop that is truly enchanting in both voice and synths. It definitely has us intrigued to hear the album.

The video was directed by Seamus Harte and Silver Swans own Ann Yu in Ann’s, very brightly lit, bedroom. The subtle vintage video effects really make this clip stand out.