Mar 21 2012

Alex Metric’s ‘Ammunition’ EP

Alex Metric

We’ve kinda’ not been paying too much attention to Alex Metric’s forthcoming new EP, mainly because we weren’t that impressed with the EP’s lead track ‘Rave Weapon’, which isn’t really bad, just a bit predictable and disappointing.

Thankfully the other two tracks on the EP more than make up for that, in a seriously awesome kinda’ way. ‘Anybody Else’ is the standout, a huge robotic Disco track with a positively stratospheric lead line and a couple of piercing synth solos that are heavy both the mod wheel and the euphoria. A fat funky bass and some synthesizer shredding, what more can you ask for? ‘Epichords’ is a full on peak-time builder, this one;s going to be rockin’ festival season this year, you can tell, it’s a track to get lost in. ‘Rave Weapon’ aside Mr. Metric has is about it drop a bomb of an EP.

♫ Alex Metric – Anybody Else

♫ Alex Metric – Epichords

The ‘Ammunition’ EP will be out soon as a free download.

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Mar 21 2012

Quixotic

Quixotic is a Hungarian producer who’s been kicking around various music scenes for a few years now but has recently turned his hand towards the worlds of Nu-Disco, SynthWave and Italo. And we’re glad he did.

There’s a few tracks over on his SoundCloud page worth your attention, but here are a few that capture his style. That style being big, thick, retro Italo basslines awash with rich Nu-Disco grooves. ‘Étoiles’ is the big stand out for me, it’s a massive slice of Italo flavoured Cosmic Disco which is driven by a pounding bassline and razor sharp keys and perfectly shows what Quixotic has to offer. Twisting arpeggios play of melodic leads to evolve into new line, giving the tack the feel of an epic journey. ‘Apology’ is his latest tune, a slow jam with a muted disco lick and heartfelt vocoded vocals. ‘Streetlife’ borrows heavily from The Crusaders’ track of the same name but injects it with even more Funk and a healthy dose of modern, deep synth bassed, Nu-Disco. This tune features one of the best lead solos I have heard this year, Herbie Hancock style.

♫ Quixotic – Étoiles

♫ Quixotic – Apology

♫ Quixotic – Streetlife

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Mar 21 2012

Goldroom’s Aviva Mix 2012

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Goldroom – Aviva Mix 2012 = Josh is back with a perfectly programmed mix as we head into Springtime. Expect lost of optimistic, laid back sounds in this mix of two halves. Josh calls it “mix for all travellers”, and it really is a journey.

♫ Goldroom – Aviva Mix 2012

The tracklist:

A.
01. Goldroom – Sneakers
02. Nathan Swiss – Heart (Moonchild reMix)
03. Alpine – Hands (Goldroom reMix)
04. Cadillac – Blue Skies (Ray Mang reMix)
05. Blackjoy – Mercurian (Jupiter reMix)
06. Goldroom – Angeles (Le Youth reMix)
07. Plastic Plates – Toys
08. Alexander Holland – City Full Of Lights (Gigamesh reMix)
09. Chris Malinchak – At Night
B.
10. Madi Diaz – Trust Fall (Jensen Sportag reMix)
11. Mario Basanov – Lonely Days (Plate Dub)
12. Matt Corby – Brother (Lancelot reMix)
13. Edwin Van Cleef – Falling
14. Goldroom – Heart Takes Me
15. Cherokee – Take Care Of You (Le Nonsense Marine reMix)
16. Hemingway – City Lights
17. Housse De Racket – Chateau (Mickey reMix)
18. Michael Cassette – Summer
19. Pinemarten – Here It Is

Goldroom is heading over to Europe for a few dates this month, catch him here:

22nd March – Paris, France @ Le Regime (With Benjamin Diamond & Alan Braxe)
30th March – Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz (With Shelby Grey)
06th April – Palma De Mallorca, Spain @ El Garito Cafe
07th April – Thessaloniki, Greece @ COO Club
08th April – Athens, Greece @ Philipp Champagne Bar
13th April – Sopot, Poland @ Soho Clubogaleria
14th April – Stockholm, Sweden @ Slakthuset

Goldroom’s EP is out now.

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Mar 21 2012

Sébastien Tellier ‘Cochon Ville’

Sébastien Tellier

Next month sees French ElectroPop genius Sébastien Tellier finally release his long awaited (well, around here definitely) new single ‘Cochon Ville’, after the brief welcome back of ‘Pépito Bleu’ it’s a funk return to form that leaves us excited for his forthcoming album, ‘My God Is Blue’.

Produced by Ed Banger’s Mr. Flash, the track is smooth slice of French DiscoPop that’s backed by some awesome reMixes. The Magician us front and centre with a track that harkens back to the days of Pet Shop Boys at the Disco. Shifting the mood of the tune into one of late night ‘80’s dancefloors The Magician takes you on a synthesized journey through rain soaked back alleys and seedy bars. Hey Champ! take on the track is pure ‘80’s ElectroPop Funk with hints of Axel F while Dimitri From Paris’ Acid soaked Disco is a strange, but pleasing collision between burbling 303’s and ‘70’s Moroder.

♫ Sébastien Tellier – Cochon Ville

♫ Sébastien Tellier – Cochon Ville (The Magician reMix)

♫ Sébastien Tellier – Cochon Ville (Hey Champ! reMix) (Preview)

♫ Sébastien Tellier – Cochon Ville (Dimitri From Paris Erodiscomix) (Preview)

‘Cochon Ville’ is released 16th April via Record Makers.

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Mar 19 2012

Louis La Roché’s new single

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Today one of the UK’s Nu-Disco champions Louis La Roché releases his new single, the Ad-Apt featuring ‘Untrue’.

Recently Louis has had no fear of playing fast and loose with styles and influences and ‘Untrue’ sees him playing about with his Disco sound, adding some rhymes and R&B vocals to create something new. The result is a track that is both incredibly funky, and incredibly commercial. With all the qualities to make a British summer hit, ‘Untrue ‘ could see La Roché gaining the mainstream recognition he definitely deserves. The B-side, ‘Touch Wood’ is a smooth as silk, straight-to-the-floor, Moog Funk/Nu-Disco collision which you’ll probably be hearing a lot from this year on late night dancefloors. Big piano and slick Disco licks see Louis keeping it tight, oh and it’s got a killer solo.

♫ Louis La Roché (Feat. Ad-Apt) – Untrue

♫ Louis La Roché – Touch Wood

Louis La Roché will be treating London to a headlining DJ set at this month’s Human Error at 93 Feet East. He’ll be spinning some tunes alongside the likes of Phonat, The Young Punx, Bobby Tank and Discosocks, all playing live as part of Human Error’s hook up with MofoHifi Records in a night that is not to be missed. Details here.

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‘Untrue’/’Touch Wood’ is out now.

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Mar 19 2012

Opus Label One

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Last month, new LA based boutique label Opus Label released their début compilation, ‘Opus Label One’, that treats us to 12 tracks of electronic music that speaks to the heart.

The brainchild of Miguel Angel Jiménez and Jeremy Wineberg, Opus is a project that encompasses a record label, club night and clothing range with ‘Opus Label’ One’ setting out their music manifesto. The first of a series of monthly/bi-monthly compilations, this album is crammed full of some of the sweetest tracks from the past couple of years and some new stuff too. The overall vibe is one of eclectic, introspective and sunk-kissed ElectroPop featuring the likes of Jolie Cherie, Jupiter, The Ice Choir, Joywave, Matt Van Schie, Second Date. With the CD version of the album coming packaged with a gorgeous cover and booklet curated by photographer Dirk Mai, this series looks like one to keep a definite eye on.

♫ Jolie Cherie – Barcelona

♫ Second Date – Young, Beautiful, Etc…

♫ Joywave – Traveling At The Speed Of Light

♫ Matt Van Schie – Journey

The compilation is out now and available on CD from Opus Label’s website or digitally.

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Mar 19 2012

Dizkopolis’ ‘Class Of ‘91’ video

We love Malaysian duo Dizkopolis’ ‘Class Of ‘91’, so it’s pretty cool to see the track now has a video.

The clip comes courtesy of director Ahmad Faris who was chosen by the TV channel Astro Hitz’ Music Video grant program, and he’s done an awesome job with this real life video game. Malaysia looks amazing!

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Mar 17 2012

Walter Sobcek’s ‘The Return Of The Knight Of Love’ mixtape

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Walter Sobcek – The March Tape ‘The Return Of The Knight Of Love’ = The Sobcek guys get soulful with their latest mixtape, just over half an hour of funky, smooth grooves including a couple of our favourite tunes.

♫ Walter Sobcek – The March Tape ‘The Return Of The Knight Of Love’

The tracklist:

01. Moon Boots – Bills To Pay
02. Sam Padrul – Let’s Make History
03. Beck & Charlotte Gainsbourg – Paradisco (Le Crayon reMix)
04. School Of Seven Bells – Lafaye (Scissor Sisters reMix)
05. Grouplove – Tongue Tied (Gigamesh reMix)
06. Gemini Club – By Surprise
07. Whitney Houston X Chromeo – When The Night Knows
08. Walter Sobcek – Miami (Allen Walker Re-Write)
09. LeSale – Time After Time After Time
10. Late NightTuff Guy – Not In Love Anymore
11. The Doors – An American Prayer/Ghost Song (Domes’ Instrumental Edit)
12. Tangerine Dream – Love On A Real Train (Club Silencio Edit)

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Mar 17 2012

Philosophy Of Sound’s ‘Freedom, What For?’ single & A.N.D.Y. reMixes

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After a week of build up yesterday Philosophy Of Sound released their new track ‘Freedom What For?’.

This is the Melbourne based duo’s second single for Discotexas and has so far generated a fair bit of hype. Well deserved it is too, the track rolls on a sprawling synth bass that will have you hooked the minute it kicks in. A lyrically politically charged track, ‘Freedom, What For?’ is cynical, but funky as hell, and with it’s power Italo bass and wicked guitar licks it just too infectious. the package includes a reMix from one half of Mustang, A.N.D.Y., which we features a couple of weeks ago as a stunning début, now you can download the instrumental version below, and be sure to check out the rest of the EP.

♫ Philosophy Of Sound – Freedom, What For? (Original Mix)

♫ Philosophy Of Sound – Freedom, What For? (A.N.D.Y. reMix)

♫ Philosophy Of Sound – Freedom, What For? (A.N.D.Y. Instrumental reMix)

‘Freedom, What For?’ is released 16th March on Discotexas and also includes reMix work from Tronik Youth.

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Mar 17 2012

RUFUS&Bambi’s ‘Milk ‘N’ Synth’ Mix

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BREED Podcast 15 – RUFUS&Bambi’s ‘Milk ‘N’ Synth’ Mix = Rex The Dog’s ‘BREED’ night is back at the Dalston Superstore on the 6th April, so it’s BREED mixtape time of the month. Resident RUFUS&Bambi serves up fifty minutes of her finest deep synthetic sounds.