Sep 18 2013

[Audio] Figure Of 8 reMixes Unique 3’s ‘Feels All Good’

We’ll be honest, we didn’t even know UK House pioneers Unique 3 were still going. We’re big fans of their classic tunes, like 1989’s The Theme, that whole sound conjures a very special time in dance music for us. So when our good friend Figure Of 8 drew our attention to his latest reMix we had to ask, “the same Unique 3???”, apparently the answer is yes. Back to the 808s then.

Coincidentally, we’re not sure whether intentional or not, Figure Of 8 actually captures some of the early House sound. Bassy and mysterious, slightly Sci-Fi and fit for a darkened warehouse. The combination of deep deep bass, bright otherworldly melodies and modulated vocals would be really fitting for the late 80s/early 90s, yet Figure Of 8 manages to make the combination sound bang up to date with only a hint of nostalgia. Pure enigmatic House, and dangerously enthralling, it’s a tune that really does make you want to loose yourself to dance.

♫ Unique 3 – Feels All Good (Figure Of 8 reMix)

Unique 3’s Feels All Good is released in October.

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Sep 18 2013

[Audio] Kyogi’s ‘Higher’

Keeping up with the current crops of younger producers, showing their older contemporaries a thing or two, comes sixteen year old Kyogi hailing from Devon. Despite his age, this guy has already racked up releases on Shifting Peaks and The Fat! Club and a HypeM number one, as well a support from the likes of Bondax, Karma Kid and Armeria. He’s just released his latest EP, Higher, which is free right now on Bandcamp.

Higher is a big, thick tune that melds the worlds of Electro-House and Nu-Disco into a big room sound. A stuttering groove permeates the track thanks to a warping bassline and cut-up vocal samples. With an interesting array of instrumentation, Kyogi drops in everything from organs to warbling, oriental synths amongst the heave bass pump. A definite mid-paced floorfiller. Elsewhere on the EP you’ll find His Secret. More upbeat, His Secret hits you in the face with an infectious melody before launching into a warehouse jam complete with modulated vocals and subs galore. An impressive start to this young producers career.

♫ Kyogi – Higher

♫ Kyogi – His Secret

Kyogi’s Higher EP is out now.

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Sep 18 2013

[Mixtape] Kitsuné Maison 15 MiniMix by Jerry Bouthier

Jerry Bouthier – Kitsuné Maison 15 MiniMix = Kitsuné Music have got their latest instalment of the Maison compilation series lined up for an October release. Can you believe it’s volume fifteen!? All Kitsuné’s freshest cuts for the past few months are present and correct alongside some future treats. Once again JBAG’s Jerry Bouthier is on MiniMix duties.

♫ Jerry Bouthier – Kitsuné Maison 15 MiniMix

The tracklist:
01. Antimatter People – Only Ark
02. Years & Years – Traps
03. The Swiss – Kiss to Kiss (Amtrac reMix)
04. Portland – Deezy Daisy (Oliver Nelson reMix)
05. Jonny Pierce – Home
06. Techniques – Switch (Adelaide reMix)
07. Horixon (Feat. Robert Owens) – Lifeline
08. Chela – Romanticise
09. Nonono – Scared
10. Denitia And Sene – Casanova

Kitsuné Maison 15 is released 21st October.

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Sep 18 2013

[MP3] Viceroy reMixes Hunter Hunted’s ‘Keep Together’

San Francisco beach Disco-meister Viceroy is at it again. This time the man is tacking LA Indie-Rock duo Hunter Hunted’s Keep Together, from their recent, self-titled EP. Taking the jangly, and if we’re honest a little mediocre, IndiePop and turning it into a wonder of summer DiscoPop is no mean feat, but Viceroy pulls it off in style.

The treat you’re in-for here is an admittedly breezy and catchy vocal pair with some carefree, Disco tinged ElectroPop. The purest of summery tunes, this reMix provides synth leads that seem to come with their own little ray of sunshine. It might be a little saccharine for you, but if you can deal with the good time vibe then you can just let it roll.

♫ Hunter Hunted – Keep Together (Viceroy reMix)

Hunter Hunted’s self-titled EP is out now.

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Sep 18 2013

[Video] Black Yaya’s ‘Paint A Smile On Me’

Here’s the video for Black Yaya’s Funk Pop jam, Paint A Smile On Me, the latest release on Yuksek’s Partyfine label.

The clip is suitable odd, and suitable deep south for gospel Disco tune. Albert Moya directed the video.

Black Yaya’s Paint A Smile On Me is out now.

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Sep 18 2013

[Audio] Citizen & Joe Ashworth’s ‘Situation’

Situation is the latest release on W&O Street Tracks comes from London.Nottingham producer Citizen’s team-up with newcomer Joe Ashworth. These two together deliver straight-up deep club vibes on their new one, Situation. Prepare for some deep warehouse jackin’ vibes.

Featuring vocal work from Shona Carmen, the track own much of it’s DNA to early 90s House tracks, but it brandishes those influences subtly. Working it’s way into London’s clubland just as much as imitating Chicago pioneers. Rather than a pastiché of House-gone-by, Situation works a punchy, deep subby bassline and big diva vocals to their fullest amidst a contemporary arrangement. The best of both worlds really. Get into it.

♫ Citizen & Joe Ashworth (Feat. Shona Carmen) – Situation

Citizen & Joe Ashworth’s Situation is released 14th October on 12”.

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Sep 17 2013

[MP3] Chromeo’s ‘Over Your Shoulder’

What a couple of weeks it’s been for new music! To top everything off here’s the new single from the almighty Chromeo. It’s no secret that Chromeo are one of our favourite outfits and after last week’s album teaser we never expected this new single to break ground so soon. But here it is, and a free download too. Get your teeth into Over Your Shoulder.

The words ‘slab’ and ‘funk’ spring immediately to mind, shimmying alongside the word ‘smooth’, as Over Your Shoulder is a smooth slab of funk as only Chrome can deliver. A slick, electric piano driven tune that shows off Chromeo at their subtler, and most quintessential, selves. A tongue-in-cheek tale woven by Dave 1’s vocals set to a thick backing of Electro-Funk and 70s Disco licks, swooshing synths and a lazy bassline, make for the best of laid back Chromeo. The first track taken from Chromeo’s forthcoming new album, White Women, Over Your Shoulder definitely has us eager to hear more.

♫ Chromeo – Over Your Shoulder

Chromeo’s forthcoming new album, White Women, is due out later this year or early 2014.

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Sep 17 2013

[MP3] Ben Macklin’s ‘Make Me Feel’

Taken from his forthcoming EP for Modal Recordings, Make Me Feel is the new tune from Cassette Club’s Ben Macklin. Featuring Rowan Arnold from The Dukes on a vocal turn, Make Me Feel has seriously got us in the mood for the rest of the EP with it’s laid back Tropical take on Electro-Funk-Pop.

Loaded to bursting point with Boogie, Make Me Feel channels 80s electronic Soul as it builds it’s walking groove to toward a chorus the injects a little of the Balearic into the mix. A stuttering, bubbling, synth bassline give the tune it’s charm, coupled with a B-boy beat it gives the track a gruff, nostalgic, feel, before the Island Disco and Arnold’s smooth vocal take care of the tracks easy going poolside elements. Head nodding, pensive, stuff.

♫ Ben Macklin (Feat. Rowan Arnold) – Make Me Feel

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Sep 17 2013

[Audio] Katy B’s ‘5am’

Following on from the pretty massive What Love Is Made Of, UK UrabanHousePop artist Katy B has just unleashed her new single, titled 5am. Released next month, the track recently débuted on Radio 1 and looks set to do some serious chart damage.

5am is a huge slice of House inspired Pop. Mixing up bit’s of 90s influenced Dance Music and bassy London House 5am delivers an energetic soundtrack to Katy’s increasingly smokey vocals. It’s a track with an big ol’ chorus, utterly infectious, complete with catchy lyrics and a hands-in-the-air hook that’s a sweet mixture of Ravey and Tropical. Definitely deserves a few spins.

♫ Katy B – 5am

Katy B’s 5am is released 28th October.

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Sep 17 2013

[Video] Daft Punk’ ‘Lose Yourself To Dance’

The long awaited first (and only?) actual video from Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories has premièred. Accompanying the duo’s latest single Lose Yourself To Dance, featruing Nile Rodgers and Pharell, is probably the only visuals for the album we’ll get.

It’s a pretty standard performance clip, albeit an incredible shiny one, with Nile and Daft Punk playing the Perspex instruments we’ve been teased for so long.