Apr 29 2013

[Mixtape] MiGHty mOUse’s ‘Spring 2013 Mixtape"’

MiGHty mOUse – Spring 2013 Mixtape = Here’s the new mixtape from London’s finest MiGHty mOUse, his first of 2013. Cramming into it’s hour length some of the funkiest Cosmic and Soulful Disco sounds around right now, this should keep you going all week.

♫ MiGHty mOUse – Spring 2013 Mixtape

The tracklist:
01. Beethoven’s 74th Rendition of a Humpback Whale (In Scottish)
02. Akshin – Cut A Few (Original Mix)
03. Yuksek (Feat. Juviniles) – Truth
04. Lady Kiss – Walk In (Original Mix)
05. Fernando – Non Stop (Fabrizio Mammarella reMix)
06. Little Boots – Broken Record (JDH ‘Chupacabras’ reMix)
07. Paradise 45 – Baby C’Mon (Original Mix)
08. Andre Laos – Alternating Currency
09. Sugar Hill – Before You Wake (Leoni reMix)
10. Blackstrobe – The Girl From The Bayou (Extended Mix)
11. Tigerskin – Windfall (Original Mix)
12. Gregor Salto & KiT (Kuenti I Tambu) – Otro Dia (Original Mix)
13. West K (Feat. Natacha) – Kata Llorando (Original Vocal Edit)
14. Theophilus London – Wine & Chocolates (Andhim reMix)
15. Nora En Pure – Come With Me (Original Mix)
16. Fed Conti (Feat. Sara Grimaldi) – Touch Me
17. Supernova – The Circle (Original Mix)
18. Renato Cohen – Suddenly Funk (Original Mix)
19. Pitchben – Soda (Lorenz Rhode reMix)
20. Mighty Mouse – Love Is Gonna’ Lift You Up (Sunrise Mix)

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Apr 26 2013

[MP3] Earl Gray’s début EP (+ Thrillionaire reMix)

I never know whether to spell grey, grey or gray. Is there a difference? I mention this purely so you’ll forgive me if I spell it wrong at any point in this post, as Danny Ashenden, better know as one half of The C90s, has chosen to spell it grey in the moniker of his new solo project, Earl Grey. We’ve already heard a few of his reMixes in the months just gone, but it’s high time we turned out attention to his début EP, released next week on La Belle, which we have been rocking to in the past couple of weeks.

The EP’s titled Not Everyone’s Cup Of Tea, which may be referencing Earl Grey’s departure from The C90s upbeat Disco sound into something a bit deeper, more thoughtful and, dare I say it, a little more avant-garde. But as you know this is a departure that is right up our street, so as Danny busts out the brooding space Italo and synthesizer prog. The EP kicks off with, we would say, it’s strongest track, Through The City. A track that blends SynthWave with the mood of Moroder’s more introspective material, vocoders and analog warblings blend together with rich chords to create an imposing, yet familiar, mood that flows into Jus Clap, a track with more House in it’s DNA. Jus Clap takes an intoxicating warehouse vibe to the extreme, slowing down the Chicago vibe until it’s utterly hypnotic. Regent’s Park’s blend of Tropical percussion and live electronics is nicely intersected with the occasional B-Boy beat in a track that calls to mind the freestyle synthesizer experimentalism of the early 80s. The EP plays out with it’s most accessible, and probably the most DJ friendly, tune Pong. Pong is an undulating slice of Cosmic Disco with hints on Minimal Synth and a sprinkling of House. Delivering a sound not dissimilar to Scandinavian Nu-Disco in it’s perfect blend of the galactic, and the very human. Pong balances icy tones with quirky, playful melodies creating something for your mind and your feet. Not Everyone’s Cup Of Tea is definitely worth investigation for pretty much anyone with an interest in electronic music.

♫ Earl Grey – Pong

While you’re here check out Earl Grey’s new reMix for LA’s Thrillionaire, and their single of last year, Wie Gehts? (a title that can’t help but remind us of GCSE German), for more of Danny’s warm, enveloping electronics. Folding the gently vocals into the track as another instrument, this reMix wraps the listener in waves of swirling, surprising, sounds.

♫ Thrillionaire – Wie Gehts? (Earl Grey reMix)

Earl Grey’s Not Everyone Cup Of Tea EP is released 29th April.

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Apr 12 2013

[Video] Sally Shapiro’s ‘If It Doesn’t Rain’

If It Doesn’t Rain is the new video from Swedish ElectroPoppers Sally Shapiro. One of the highlights of their excellent Somewhere Else album, it;s a lush, sweeping slice of SynthPop

The clip was put together by Iris B Cegarra and is based on a Czech cartoon from 1953.

If It Doesn’t Rain is taken from Sally Shapiro’s new album, Somewhere Else, out now.

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Apr 10 2013

[Audio] 5 Reasons & Patrick Baker

Out this week on Shiny Disco Club is this new collaboration between Russian Nu-Disco producer 5 Reasons and out good friend Patrick Baker. 5 Reasons is a ridiculous 16 years old with a grasp of smooth Disco and House that, really, no-one that age has any right having. Putting more than a few of his contemporaries to shame his new single, Nightdrive In Moscow, once again makes us wonder where Russia is getting all this talent from. Something in the water?

Nightdrive In Moscow is loaded with elements you’d normally associate with more seasoned Nu-Disco producers. Rich 70s strings, relaxed Disco licks, choppy synth work, this isn’t cookie cutter Disco, this a well thought out, highly musical, nostalgia that is generally the realm of the top tier of artists. Patrick’s vocals flow like water over this smooth groove making the whole experience slick as hell. reMixes for the single are supplied by two Nu-Disco staples. Germany’s kings of Boogie Satin Jackets deliver a sumptuous, string lead, Disco mix that’s laden with warm bass hooks and a breezy feel, and Mexico’s Bronx, who gets a little more Housey with the track, mixing a warehouse vibe with some sweet Tropical percussion. Did we mention 5 Reasons was 16. Insanity!

♫ 5 Reasons (Feat. Patrick Baker) – Night Drive In Moscow (Original Mix)

♫ 5 Reasons (Feat. Patrick Baker) – Night Drive In Moscow (Satin Jackets reMix)

♫ 5 Reasons (Feat. Patrick Baker) – Night Drive In Moscow (Bronx reMix)

5 Reasons’ Night Drive In Moscow is released this week.

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Apr 9 2013

[Audio] Lo-Fi Beats’ début EP

Yeah, Like This is the début release from Southend Producer Lo-Fi Beats. The man’s completely new to us, but based on the strength of this forthcoming EP he’s a name we’ll definitely be keeping an eye on in the future. Also, bit of trivia, he won Mixmag’s ‘play a set at Creamfields’ competition a few years back, so we’re guessing he is as handy with a pair of decks as he is with gnarly synth. Lo-FI Beats drops the Yeah, Like This EP at the end of this month on his own label, Deaf By Records.

The EP’s title track is a blissful LA Funk jam that we can only imagine Southend must have been getting some particularly fine weather whiles Lo-Fi Beats was recording. Smooth beats, deep warping basslines and twisting Moogy lead lines are the order of the day here. Drop in a little Hip Hop influence and some big synths and you’ve got the perfect, laid back, sunshine tune. Stick this on and melt. Yeah, Like this is backed up with the driving SynthWave of Crank’d Up and Winter Warmer, a track with show off Lo-Fi Beats ability to create electronic moods. Bringing a nostalgic, gentle, vibe to the EP, Winter Warmer wraps you up in a blanket of rounded synths and rich tones. Definitely an impressive première release from Lo-Fi Beats.

♫ Lo-Fi Beats – Yeah, Like This

♫ Lo-Fi Beats – Winter Warmer

Lo-Fi Beats’ Yeah, Like This is released 29th April.

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Apr 9 2013

[MP3] Viceroy & French Horn Rebellion

Will you look at this! Two of our favourite producers these days, New York Disco duo French Horn Rebellion, who have been knocking it out of the park recently and San Francisco’s Viceroy, whose Dreams Of Bombay is still on rotation round these parts, teaming up to deliver a massive party jam, for free (initially). It’s an ode to their “favourite day of the week”, Friday Nights (which is technically their favourite night of the week, but we’ll just let them have that one).

Friday Nights lives up to it’s promise. A bouncy slice of huge synth Disco that plays to both Viceroy and FHR’s talents. With a punchy bassline and stabby retro synths this one is both chilled and energetic, perfect for the start of the weekend. French Horn Rebellion’s vocals are, as usual, smooth and anthemic making Friday Nights a party starter whatever day of the week you stick it on.

♫ Viceroy & French Horn Rebellion – Friday Nights

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Apr 8 2013

[Audio] Auxiliary Tha Masterfader’s reMixes Statickman

Time for some real 70 synth Disco vibes right about now with Dutch boogiemeister Auxiliary Tha Masterfader’s latest work. Straight on after the release of his latest EP, Music For Discotheques, Aux brings us this retro future reMix of Statickman’s The End Of The Times.

Aux whips out his analog big guns and delivers a rolling, expansive track. Part Italo floorfiller, part throwback Disco, mostly Cosmic journey. An evocative galactic journey loaded with sweeping synths and engine-like arpeggios in which Aux neatly straddles the line between dancefloor and dreams. With the addition of a sprinkling of vocoded vocals and an infectious hook, this reMix will transport to you more exciting, possibly silver jumpsuited, places.

♫ Statickman – The End Of The Times (Auxiliary Tha Masterfader reMix)

Statickman’s The End Of The Times is released 22nd April.

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Apr 8 2013

[Mixtape] Zimmer’s ‘Lunaire’ mixtape

Zimmer – January Tape (Brighter Days) = Here’s Zimmer’s latest collection of Horizontal Disco goodies. A whole hour of deep, cosmic, tunes with a few unreleased gems in there too.

♫ Zimmer – April Tape (Lunaire)

The tracklist:
01. Jupiter – Oh I (Concorde reMix)
02. Bronx – Sundays
03. Patrick Baker – This Love (Higher)
04. Rudimental – Hell Could Freeze (Skream reMix)
05. Statickman – The End Of The Times (Auxiliary Tha Masterfader reMix)
06. Iñigo & Dan Solo – La Nueva Era
07. Cyber People – Void Vision (Zimmer Edit)
08. Raf – Self Control (Irregular Disco Workers Edit)
09. Drop Out Orchestra – Trees, Grass & Stones
10. Liebe – Strangers (Pelifics Dub)
11. Lucky Stripes – Take Me Dancing (Erkka reMix)
12. Tesla Boy – 1991 (Xinobi reMix)
13. RÜFÜS – Take Me
14. Decibels – Ruza (Skeleton Army reMix)
15. Trésors – Pleine Lune (Anoraak reMix)
16. Hanni El Khatib – Penny (Classixx reMix)
17. Sky Ferreira – Everything Is Embarrassing (Krystal Klear reMix)
18. ColeCo – Things Ain’t The Same
19. Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie (Julio Bashmore reMix)
20. Alex Pace (Feat. Anna Paul) – I Feel
21. Darius & Le Crayon – Alicia

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Apr 5 2013

[Mixtape] Goldroom; new mixtape and reMix from The Knocks

Goldroom – Saguaro Mix 2013 = So, we were wondering whether to lead this article with Goldroom latest mixtape, or latest track. then we noticed his latest tape featured the Cyclist reMix of our very own Box Of Wolves & Christa Vi’s Boy (*ahem* out now), so here we are. Goldroom’s Saguaro Mix is a whole hour of chill. A top down, wind in your hair, early evening Disco drive. kick back and enjoy.

♫ Goldroom – Saguaro Mix 2013

The tracklist:
01. Touch Sensitive – Pizza Guy
02. Ben Macklin & Yota – Controller (Cassette Club Night reMix)
03. Rise & Fool – Toy Boy (Le Crayon reMix)
04. Box Of Wolves & Christa Vi – Boy (Cyclist reMix)
05. Pompeya – Power (Mario Basanov reMix (Percussive Edit))
06. Monitor 66 – Follow You
07. Kimbra – Two Way Street (Aeroplane reMix)
08. Hanni El Khatib – Penny (Classixx reMix)
09. Solange – Losing You (Cyril Hahn reMix)
10. Ghosts Of Venice – My Love
11. Goldroom – Only You Can Show Me (The Knocks reMix)
12. Alan Braxe – Time Machine (Gigamesh reMix)
13. Spirit Catcher – Never Give Up
14. Stephane Deschezeaux – Standing Room
15. Tensnake – Bliss
16. Kamp! – Melt (Zimmer reMix)
17. Les Sins – Grind

And here’s the reMix. New York’s The Knocks do a wonderful job of bringing the sunshine with their take on Goldroom and Mereki’s Only You Can Show Me. Mixing up their New York Disco with a little laid back LA vibe and some rolling piano, The Knocks deliver a big room Nu-Disco tune with a bassline that you can’t help but move to and some starlight synths flaying around your head.

♫ Goldroom (Feat. Mereki Beach)- Only You Can Show Me (The Knocks reMix)

Goldroom’s Only You Can Show Me is out now.

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Apr 5 2013

[Audio] Ali Jaimeson’s ‘Pending’

Ali Jamieson is getting set to present his new EP to the world. Having been snapped up by Keenhouse’s Sunlinxx imprint, Jaimeson is soon to release his first offering for them, Pending is due out later this month and it;s left-field jazzy Disco is a good fit for the label. Ali’s kinda’ been a slow burning surprise to everyone, better known has Heavy disco label boss and La Bombe PR guru, he;s been quietly developing his sound as a producer, releasing EPs to little fanfare and subtly ended up one of the most interesting producers working today, this new single proves that.

The release’s lead track, Pending, is a luscious mix of gritty Disco and smooth Acid Jazz. Complimented by a heavy synthetic bassline, the track counterpoints dirty, distorted synths with a laid back, vintage, electric piano line. An ecclectic mix of shuffling machine beats and funk fuelled riffs, Pending is both pleasing to the ear and infectiously groovy. It’s B-Side, In Light Of, takes a more chilled approach. But don;t let that put you off, it’s Sci-Fi LA-Funk-from-the-future style chilled. With a touch of Chicago about it, if DâM-FunK made House records in space they would sound like this. As the track progresses it become more involved, as Ali plays with more levels of melody and intricacy while keeping it, at all times, smooth as hell. French Disco master Douze’ provides a reMix of Pending, bringing his brand of huge Nu-Disco to the track, while respecting the originals flow with a bass heavy groove and moody chords. This is an excellent release from Mr. Jaimeson which is gonna’ make a lot of people sit up and take notice.