Aug 28 2013

[Audio] Little Boots’ ‘Satellite’ reMixed by Urulu

We’ve been surprisingly un-inundated with entries in Little Boots’ ‘Satellite reMix completion. We would have expected an inbox full of entries vying for exposure, still early days yet. Meanwhile, in the real world, the Satellite single is due out early next month and this official reMix from pan-Atlantic producer Urulu sits alongside the already heard, and awesome, Lindstrøm mix.

Urulu reworks the tune into a Funky House groover that has the jazzy swing and shuffling beats of a mid-90s Dance track. Drawing from a different chunk of the 90s than is currently fashionable, Urulu brings something new, or old, to the table. Dropping space snatches of Boots’ vocals and whipping up a cosmic atmosphere pinned down by an undulating funky bassline. Summer funk ahoy!

♫ Little Boots – Satellite (Urulu’s Back to Work reMix)

Little Boots’ Satellite single is released 10th September..

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Aug 28 2013

[Video] Goin’ Old School: A Flock Of Seagulls & World’s Famous Supreme Team

Goin’ Old School isn’t a trip down music memory lane, it’s a mugging in the dark alleyway of nostalgia:

We really don;t know why Goin; Old School hasn’t featured 80s heroes A Flock Of Seagulls’ biggest hit, 1982’s Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You) before, but here you go.

Followed by some early Electro from 1984 with Hey DJ from Malcolm McLaren cohorts World’s Famous Supreme Team.

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Aug 23 2013

[Audio] John Foxx & The Maths reMixes Adult.’s ‘Tonight, We Fall’

Here we end the week with an absolute synthesizer legend remixing another, not-quite-so-legendary–but-still-pretty-legendary artist. SynthPop pioneer and electronic music foundation John Foxx, alongside long-time collaborator Benge as John Foxx & The Maths have reworked the new single from Detroit ElectroClash originators Adult.’s new single, Tonight, We Fall with unsettling results.

What Foxx and cohorts present for you here is five minutes of growling synths, icy arpeggios and machine beats. Factory floor filtered electronic rhythms and hypnotic melodies pin the track down into a relentless march of synthetic sounds broken only by an epic, soaring, middle eight and Adult.’s Nicola Kuperus post Post-Punk vocals. The original version of the track is surprisingly jolly in comparison, after listening to the John Foxx mix, the originals beats seem skippy, the lead lines playful, the harsh drones positively welcoming.

♫ Adult. – Tonight, We Fall (John Foxx & The Maths reMix)

♫ Adult. – Tonight, We Fall

Adult.’s Tonight, We Fall is released 27th August.

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Aug 21 2013

[Audio] Tesla Boy’s ‘Undetected’ reMixes

As teased in our interview with Anton earlier this month Tesla Boy’s new single from their amazing The Universe Made Of Darkness album is Undetected. The slow-mo snyth funk track also gets three slick reimaginings in the single package, reMixes coming from the likes of Shur-I-Kan, Lipelis and Pioneerball.

Our picks from the single would have to be London producer Shur-I-kan’s funky take on Undetected. Upping the tempo and adding a little energy to the track Shur-I-Kan drags it straight to the dancefloor. Thick synth bass and a flowing Disco groove power this track along, taking Anton’s smooth vocals long for the ride. Also Pioneerball reMix The Universe Made Of Darkness’ ode to the early 90s 1991. Choosing to ignore the track theme, Pioneerball instead conjure up a pitch perfect late 70s Funk take on the track. The whole reMix collection is a nice compliment to the album, check it out.

♫ Tesla Boy – Undetected (Shur-I-Kan reMix)

♫ Tesla Boy – 1991 (Pioneerball reMix)

Tesla Boy’s Undetected single, is out now.

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Aug 9 2013

[Audio] Let Em Riot’s ‘Say What You Need To Say’ (Arcade High reMix)

Stop what you’re doing, even if it’s important. The only people authorised to continue with whatever they are up to are people who have others lives in their hands (in which case; get off the internet!). There’s a new single from Orange Country Dreamwave master Let Em Riot. This man is easily one of the most talented ElectroPop producers working today. We know what you’re thinking; are we saying that because we released his SlashWave EP, or did we release his SlashWave EP because we thought that? To which we’d like to counter with “shut up and listen to Let Em Riot’s new single”.

Say What You Need To Say is quintessential Let Em Riot. The big secret of Let Em Riot’s appeal is his knack of being able to mix utterly nostalgic SynthWave music that you can’t help but love with truly heartfelt lyrics that really resonate with people without resorting to cliché or tropes. And that’s exactly what he does here, laying his heart out on a backing of comforting synthesizer music. Nostalgia and emotion, what more do you want from a SynthPop tune? The single also comes equipped with a reMix from another excellent, and increasingly vocal, SynthWave artist, Arcade High, who brings the track in a slightly more traditional Outrun direction with his trademark added ChipTune spice, making the perfect compliment. The single is available on Bandcamp for a fee of name-your-price. You’d better name something that is at least higher than a four…we’re watching you!

♫ Let Em Riot – Say What You Need To Say

♫ Let Em Riot – Say What You Need To Say (Arcade High reMix)

Let Em Riot’s Say What You Need To Say single is out right now!

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Aug 2 2013

[Audio] Ali Jamieson’s ‘Undisclosed’

Next week sees the new release from a man who is rapidly becoming one of the more prolific producers around right now. Ali Jamieson’s release schedule is becoming something to be admired, or decried, depending on your viewpoint, but let us assure you, quality control isn’t about to slip just yet as his latest release, for Noenized, will prove to you.

His new single is called Undisclosed, it’s a shuffling Italo beast that exchanges Jamieson’s usual left-field Funk for some good old-fashioned Boogie. But don’t worry, in amongst the whip-cracking digital bassline sits Ali’s ecclectic vintage Disco stylings as the track soon descends into an epic solo-fest with electric piano, synths and bass all vying for attention. The B-side, Pepper, is actually our favourite of the two tracks. A relaxed slice of Robo-Disco with elements of Moog Funk, Italo, Cosmic Disco and even a little Torpical all coming together with a philosophically mind-blowing vocoder line to create a slice of synthetic relaxation that’s right up our street. The single also comes correct with a reMix od Pepper from French Discomeister Moustache Machine.

♫ Ali Jamieson – Undisclosed

♫ Ali Jamieson – Pepper

Ali Jamieson’s Undisclosed is out 6th August.

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Jul 31 2013

[MP3] Figure Of 8 reMixes Shit Robot’s ‘Feels Real’

Here’s the latest reMix from Irish electronic music renaissance man Figure Of 8. Turning his attention to fellow Irishmen, DFA’s Shit Robot and their single of earlier this year, Feels Good, Figure Of 8 takes the spaced out New York Disco of the original and injects it with a little Boogie, perfect for hot summer nights.

The instant thing about this reMix is the combination of the beat and the bassline, that emphasis the bassline puts on certain kicks really powers the tune along and also makes it irresistibly compelling. The grumbling synth bassline is like a relentless Boogie juggernaut, dominating you listening experience, but providing a rump shaking backing for Shit Robots falsetto croon. A brilliant return to the Funk from Figure Of 8.

♫ Shit Robot – Feels Real (Figure Of 8 reMix)

Shit Robot’s Feels Real is out now.

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Jul 26 2013

[MP3] The Sanfernando Sound reMixes The New Division’s ‘Devotion’

Manchester based electronic music producer, injector of Italo and SynthPop into things, and all round good egg The Sanfernando Sound has delivered his latest reMix. Taking on LA Indie-Electro outfit The New Division and their track Devotion and turning it into a post-Industrial Depeche Mode-esque masterpiece.

We’re not quite sure of the exact moment when The Sanfernando Sound crossed the line from SynthWave to Old School EBM, but let’s face it, he really had now. This reMix of Devotion is loaded with intricate Industrial percussion, enigmatic synths and pulsating basslines. All this works perfectly with The New Division’s not-quite-Goth vocals to create a kind of Construction Time Again era Depeche Mode meets Happiness era HURTS vibe, including, of course, the aforementioned Italo injection. Enjoy.

♫ The New Division – Devotion (The Sanfernando Sound reMix)

Devotion is taken from the New Division’s album The Rookie, out now.

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Jul 23 2013

[Audio] Hemingway’s ‘Far Gone’

Far Gone is Torontonian Nu-Disco producer Hemingway’s follow up to his amazing Ace Neptune single of earlier this year. Once again supplied by Brilliantine, Far Gone sees James Harris sliding into slightly Housier, more intricate territory without loosing any of his warm Funk.

Loaded with Dramatic vintage synth stabs and warbles, Far Gone treads unusual ground with an almost Techno complexity to it’s rhythms set amongst inspirational Cosmic Disco soundscapes. The rhythm’s shuffle and the deep vocal snatches lend the track a Chicago groove, making the track a veritable Frankenstein’s monster of dancefloor vibes. It’s all wrapped up in a relaxed Disco blanket, perfect for lazy summer evenings.

♫ Hemingway – Far Gone

Hemingway’s Far Gone is out now. You can pick it up for 45¢ (that’s about 29p in real money) from here.

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Jul 18 2013

[MP3] Shook’s ‘Summer Heat’

Dutch Disco master (yes, master!) Shook is back with some big news and a free tune. The mans début album, which is a pretty long awaited release, is finished and to drop in August. To warm everyone up, Shook is giving away one of the album tracks, for one week only. The sumptuous Summer heat does just what it says on the tin, prepare for laid back sunshine vibes.

As I sit here writing about this tune, it’s a scorching 31°C in the UK and much of Summer Heat sounds like I feel (especially the bit about getting an ice cream!). It;s lazy funk bassline and wicked Disco licks merge together with thick Moogs and a vintage beat to form a poolside, hot city nights, beach funk, summer good-times anthem for those who don’t care about moving too fast, as long as something’s going down. Strings, wailing synth solos and a smouldering vocal are all just the icing on the cake. Can’t wait for the album.