Why is it that so many artists who make electronic music appear to be completely insane? I mean that in a good way, though.
Maybe they just seem to be having more fun than other musicians?
Case in point; the video for Norwegian ElectroPopsters Casiokids, just released, single ‘Fot I Hose’ which is simple, funny and brilliant.
The song is cool too.
The double A Side ‘Verdens Største Land’/’Fot I Hose’ is out on 7″ and download on Moshi Moshi Records.
Here’s another reMix of Ladyhawke‘s ‘Paris Is Burning’ in advance of it’s forthcoming re-release on Modular Recordings.
This time a Proggy, almost Trancey, reMix is supplied by Kin Fai.
♫ Ladyhawke – Paris Is Burning (Kim Fai reMix) (zShare) (MediaFire)
‘Paris Is Burning is out March 2nd.
So…everyone’s talking about Marina And The Diamonds, I gotta say at first I was pretty resistant but the more I listen the more it appeals to the part of me that loves Tori Amos, at least on this track, ‘Obsessions’ she does, elsewhere the tracks are more upbeat and new wave influenced.
♫ Marina And The Diamonds – Obessions (zShare) (MediaFire)
But it’s the reMixes that really shine. Here Pinkstallone deliver a cool, 80’s sounding, laid back Italo reMix with a rolling synth bass groove and The Aspirins For My Children up the Electro-ante with their interpretation.
♫ Marina And The Diamonds – Obsessions (Pinkstallone Crush reMix) (zShare) (MediaFire)
♫ Marina And The Diamonds – Obsessions (The Aspirins For My Children reMix) (zSahre) (MediaFire)
Marina And The Diamonds painfully limited edition ‘Obsessions’ single can be picked up here:
Marina And The Diamonds @ PureGroove
Marina And The Diamonds @ Neon Gold
It strikes this blogger that New Wave band Dead Disco splitting up was one of the best things to happen to UK music in the past few years. On the one hand it gave us Little Boots, and on the other it allowed Marie and Lucy to follow their own path.
That path is Video Villain, who’s demo. I am absolutely loving.
A combination of noisy beats and low-fi synth work provide the backing for some seriously catchy songs, which culminates in something that somehow manages to be raw and harsh yet at the same time incredibly poppy.
There’s nothing really to compare VV to, you’ll hear bits of Curve, maybe bits of Crystal Castles, but the girls have got more of a cool, rock ‘n’ roll, swagger to them. Imagine a bunch of late 70’s New York punks locked in a room with a couple of Korg MS-20’s…
Visit their MySpace page to sample some tracks from Video Villian’s demo.:
And check this reMix of ‘Low’ from Modernaire:
♫ Video Villain – Low (Modernaire reMix) (zShare) (MediaFire)
My wish for Video Villain is that when they get signed (and they will get signed) the lucky label doesn’t get some producer to polish them up.
Dirty, grungy Electronica all the way!
Currently unsigned (a travesty!), head on over to their MySpace to show them some love and while you’re there pick up a copy of their limited edition demo..
New York’s amazing synthesizer noiseniks Shy Child have delivered up this reMix of their friends, Demander, for your listening pleasure.
♫ Demander – Books (Shy Child reMix) (zShare) (MediaFire)
I really believe Shy Child are pretty unique in their approach to electronic music. Raw and punky but oh-so poppy too. Plus, they are fantastic live!
If you’ve not been exposed to Shy Child yet, here are two of the best off their last album:
♫ Shy Child – Drop The Phone (zShare) (MediaFire)
♫ Shy Child – Noise Won’t Stop (zShare) (MediaFire)
You’ll be wanting to buy some now:
As mentioned here, 2nd March see the re-release of Ladyhawke‘s ‘Paris Is Burning’ on Modular Recordings.
New Ladyhawke (even re-released) is always, I repeat, always welcome.
Here’s one of the reMixes, by US Electro rockers Innerpartysystem.
♫ Ladyhawke – Paris Is Burning (Innerpartysystem reMix) (zShare) (MediaFire)
Still not picked up the album? You fool! Remedy your shameful mistake:
Pip’s back! Well…re-released anyway, with a shit-load of new reMixes.
On March 2nd Modular Recordings re-release Ladyhawke‘s ‘Paris Is Burning’ on 7″ and digital with piles of new reMixes by such names as Matthew Dekay, Simmons & Christopher and Innerpartysystem. The digital format also includes that cover of Britney Spears’ ‘Womanizer’.
Try this taster of the Simmons & Christopher mix for size.
♫ Ladyhawke – Paris Is Burning (Simmons & Christopher reMix) (Clip) (zShare) (MediaFire)
Suits you sir?
In a break from tradition the cover features a dog (or wolf?) rather than the usual cats…I get the feeling she’s fucking with us!
You don’t need me to harp on about how good Ladyhawke’s début album is again…it just is!
Pip gotta’ eat y’all:
The, ever-wonderful, supreme overlords of alternative electronic pop music Ladytron return with the third single from the Vicarious Bliss produced album ‘Velocifero’.
‘Tomorrow’ is released on the 23rd February on Nettwerk, it wouldn’t have been my first choice for the next single but is a fine choice none the less.
♫ Ladytron – Tomorrow (Radio Edit) (zShare) (MediaFire)
ReMixes are provided by, amongst others, Jeuce.
♫ Ladytron – Tomorrow (Jeuce reMix) (zShare) (MediaFire)
I hope they play live again in London soon!
Picking up Ladytron’s back catalogue from one of the fine vendors below would be a smart move that would earn you the respect of your peers!
Ever since I started this blog, all those 9 long days ago!, I have been waiting for the excuse to blog-the-shit-out-of Ladyhawke…and now my chance has come thanks to Electro newcomer KiD COLA. KiD’s reMix is a serious Electro Bass juggernaut, check it out:
♫ Ladyhawke – Back Of The Van (KiD COLA reMix) (zShare) (MediaFire)
So, what can I say about Pip Brown A.K.A. Ladyhawke that hasn’t already been said? I don’t want to be flippant with the word ‘genius’, but Ladyhawk’s self-titled début album for the almighty Modular Recordings is genius!
Easily one of my favourite albums of last year, top 5 at least! Pip is a world class songwriter and the album takes it’s 80’s influences without exaggerating or parodying them. I couldn’t choose a favourite track from the album, I think any tune on there would convince you to buy it. So have a taster, with the opening song ‘Magic’.
♫ Ladyhawke – Magic (zShare) (MediaFire)
By now you will be clamoring to purchase some Ladyhawke, try here:
Indie-Electro producer Build provides this top notch, driving, reMix of Cut Copy‘s classic ‘Hearts On Fire’, I’m really liking it.
♫ Cut Copy – Hearts On Fire (Build reMix) (zShare) (MediaFire)
As you can see from the pic, Cut Copy all need a bloody haircut! Help finance them buy purchasing some of their absolutely fantastic music!
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