Category Electro

Sep 21 2012

Mindscramble reMixes Kites

Kites

Manchester’s purveyor of the finest SynthWave and retro synth tunes, Mr. Mindscramble has cooked up another fantastic slice of ‘80’s awesomeness for us in the form of this reMix of  London based Indie-Electro outfit Kites’ new single, This Jumped-up Boy in Livery.

The original of This Jumped-up Boy in Livery is in impressive, deep, mix of Post-Punk and ElectroPop, I burbling synth backing with Gothy vocals, but Midscramble takes it to the next level with with a vintage SynthPop twist. The track starts off in true SynthWave fashion, pulsating synths and warm retro sounding chords, but Mindscrample’s rhythm work and the addition of the vocals gives the track a nice mid-‘80’s UK Pop feel. There’s a little Pet Shop Boys going on there, a little Dead Or Alive too. The frantic arpeggios and piercing lead lines really play in to the drama of the vocal track, resulting in a rich, powerful post-Italo ElectroPop tune.

♫ Kites – This Jumped-up Boy in Livery (Mindscramble reMix)

♫ Kites – This Jumped-up Boy in Livery

Kites’ This Jumped-up Boy in Livery is released 1st October.

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Sep 21 2012

St. Lucia’s new single

St. Lucia

Brooklyn based ElectroPop maestro St. Lucia is gearing up for the release of his new EP, titled, topically, September. You can check out the EP’s lead track right here, it’s also out first taste of what St. Lucia has in store for us in the form of his forthcoming album, due to drop next year.

Swirling is the best word to describe September. Based upon layers and layers of sound and like the tracks “reaching for the sun” refrain the track builds and builds, higher and higher. Whether it’s wave after wave of intertwining synths or the increasingly complex percussion, this track takes you on a journey, onwards and upwards. By the time Jean-Philip’s hazy vocals join the party the track is in full –on ElectroPop bliss mode. We have a feeling the album is going to be something quite special.

♫ St. Lucia – September

September is released 25th September.

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Sep 21 2012

Mirror People’s ‘Kaleidoscope’

Mirror People

The awesome Discotexas’ latest release comes from stable member Mirror People and an insanely infectious tune called Kaleidoscope. Released today, this tune has been getting tons of play and support from the likes of The Magician, Bottin, Bag Raiders, Moullinex, B-Xentric! and MiGHty mOUse. Deservedly too, it’s pure crazy fun Disco.

With a twisted P-Funk bassline and a melody that worms it’s way into your brain like some insidious mind control, Kaleidoscope is built on the foundations of a solid beat and a hypnotic loop. Add a few Acidic burbles and shiny chiming leads and you have a floorfiller that is all about the good times. Discotexas cohort Xinobi supplies the reMix, mixing in a little of his left-field Disco and Italo sounds. even going so far as to make things a bit soulful with a nice piano line. One again, Discotexas have delivered a top quality party rocker.

♫ Mirror People – Kaleidoscope

♫ Mirror People – Kaleidoscope (Xinobi reMix)

Mirror People’s Kaleidoscope is out today on Discotexas.

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Sep 21 2012

The Penelopes’ September chart mix

The Penelopes

The Penelopes– The Penelopes’ Charts September 2012 = London’s two finest French imports, The Penelopes, are back with their pick of this months top tunes. Expect a fine crop of ElectroPop, Indie and Disco sounds, all conforming to The Penelope’s quirky style.

♫ The Penelopes- The Penelopes’ Charts September 2012

The tracklist:

01. Dan Deacon – USA IV. Manifest
02. Elite Gymnastics – Adreja 4 Ever
03. Southern Shores – New Love
04. Bear Moutain – Congo
05. Junior Byron – Dance To The Music (Gigamesh Version)
06. Lindstrøm – Eggedosis (Todd Terje Extended Edit)
07. Andre VII – Discoteca Clandestina (Bottin Mix)
08. Figure Of 8 – Bittersweet (The Penelopes reMix)
09. Main Attrakionz (Feat. Davinci) – Do It For The Bay
10. Grizzly Bear – Yet Again
11. The Chevin – Champion (The Penelopes reMix)

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Sep 21 2012

Strange Talk’s ‘Cast Away’ video

amazing antipoden Indie-ElectroPoppers Strange Talk are back with a band new single, Cast Away, and it;s every bit as good as their hit of last year, Climbing Walls.

Check the video directed by Phillip Sage, which pairs up the lush synths and catchy chorus with some nice hazy, nostalgic, visuals.

Strange Talk’s new album is expected to drop next year.

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Sep 21 2012

Le Cassette’s new tune

Le Cassette

London based SynthWave tinged ElectroPoppers Le Cassette recently dropped another one of their blissful retro jams. Fresh from their appearance on KEIZ BEATS’ Retro Futuristic Sounds compilation, Le Cassette are going from strength to strength.

This new track, Arms Of Mine, is a rich, emotional SynthPop track that references both American electronic ‘80’s movie soundtrack music and a very British style of vintage Pop. A mid-paced tune, Arms Of Mine, counterpoints pulsing robotic synths with a warm, emotive vocal and sparkling lead lines. It’s an electronic lament of a track, slow glides along with real passion until reaching it’s finale of full-on Electro chainsaw synths in a satisfying conclusion.

♫ Le Cassette – Arms Of Mine

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Sep 21 2012

Escort reMixed by RAC

Escort

We’ve got some Moroder Disco going on right now with this new reMix of Brooklyn Disco orchestra Escort’s Starlight by one or more of the Remix Artists Collective, RAC. Actually, we know who it was, it was Andre Anjos who put together this arpeggiated monster, but where’s the fun in knowing that?

So, we have the Italo-esque Moroder arpeggiated bassline forming the core of this track. And when you have such a huge Disco voice as Adeline Michèle’s to play with, the temptation not to go all Donna Summer must be overwhelming. On top of that a real vintage feel rides the groove with emotive stings and just the right amount of Cosmic flourishes. Retro future diva stuff right here.

♫ Escort – Starlight (RAC reMix)

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Sep 21 2012

Two Door Cinema Club & The Knocks

Two Door Cinema Club

We recently featured the BeatauCue reMix of Indie-Dance stars Two Door Cinema Club’s Sleep Alone, but this is the one we were waiting for. New York Indie-Disco merchants The Knocks sterling rework of the track. Stay tunes for eclectic, jump up Disco sounds.

The Knocks add their percussion fuelled synth Disco sound to the mix and it works amazingly well. Their New York take on funky synths pump uncontrollably, laying down a retro-futuristic boogie with a bit of a Deep House vibe for TDCC vocalist Alex Trimble’s introspective flow. The Knocks really are at the top of their game these days and right here they prove why. This mix is a driving floorfiller, intelligent and groovy as hell.

♫ Two Door Cinema Club – Sleep Alone (The Knocks reMix)

Two Door Cinema Club’s Sleep Alonesingle is out now.

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Sep 20 2012

Mitch Murder covers the Airwolf theme

airwolf

Mitch Murder covers the Airwolf theme!

Seriously, Mitch Murder, one of the most talented SynthWave producers working today has covered the theme tune to Airwolf, one of the best 80’s action TV shows with one of the best TV theme of all time, what more is there to say?

♫ Mitch Murder – Airwolf (Cover)

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Sep 20 2012

ATTAR!’s ‘M!X#8’

attari

ATTAR!– M!X#8 = Wow, ATTAR! puts so much work into his mixtapes, it’s not all really obvious stuff, and the last track, a special ATTAR! edit is something special. Expect over an hour of deep Housey grooves and bassy Disco sounds.

♫ ATTAR!- M!X#8

The tracklist:

01. Spagna – Easy Lady (Lady Jane & Simon Le Saint Edit)
02. Baby Prince (Feat. Lonely C.) – Nobody (Miguel Campbell Club Mix)
03. Shindu – Just Go
04. Hot Chip – How Do You Do? (Todd Terje reMix)
05. Booka Shade – Tomorrow Belongs To Us (Extended Version)
06. Ry & Frank Wiedemann – Howling (Âme reMix)
07. Martin Dawson (Feat. Roland Clark ) – Back To The Future (Monte reMix)
08. Duke Dumont – The Giver
09. Stephane Deschezeaux – Changes
10. Karin Park – Thousand Loaded Guns (Southern Cross)
11. L.V. (Feat. Kim Wild) – The Nights Without Kim Wild (A! Edit)

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