Aug 2 2012

Ace Attack’s ‘Take A Break’

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Funketeer Ace Attack has let loose a brand new summery jump up tune. Only a month or so after the release of his reMix collection this French producer is already working and new ways to keep us dancing.

Twisting Mood Funk basslines are the order of the day with Take A Break, the track runs along on them. Herbie Hancock style Jazz Funk synth bass keeps the energy of this track right up, it’s so twisted, so funky that you can’t help but move to it. Add to that a Disco beat, warm synth pads and some wicked, light fingers, lead and solo playing and you’ve got a Disco tune full of summer Funk that’ll worm it’s way into your brain. And stay there. the only downside is a terrible vocal sample (or maybe it’s real vocals? *shudder*), but you can ignore them and just get down to the track itself.

♫ Ace Attack – Take A Break

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Jul 27 2012

Dublin Aunts’ ‘Heartbreak Reputation’ reMixes

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So, Australian Disco outfit Dublin Aunts début release, Heartbreak Reputation, caused a bit of a stir when it was released last month. it was slick, funky and catchy as hell and destined to rock discerning dancefloors all summer. But what happens if you’re providing a remix for the track but miss the deadline? What to do? What to do?

Well, if you’re Dublin Aunts you release the tardy remixes as a free EP! Some things just need to see the light of day. Up first is Liaison with the smoothest of smooth groves. Pure laid back summery goodness coasting along on squelchy synth bass and wicked little Disco licks. The king of the edit Late Night Tuff Guy brings his sweet Disco sound to the track, real late ‘70’s stuff. LNFG works his magic and turns in a classic vintage Disco hit. AB/TC’s take on the tune takes things to a deep place. A dubby take on Disco that mixes licks with low basses and echoing swirls. All in all not bad in exchange for a Facebook like.

♫ Dublin Aunts – Heartbreak Reputation (Liaison Version)

♫ Dublin Aunts – Heartbreak Reputation (LNTG Found A Groove Mix)

♫ Dublin Aunts – Heartbreak Reputation (AB/TC reMix)

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Jul 26 2012

Moon Boots’ ‘Sugar’

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American producer Moon Boots is seriously cementing his reputation as one of the best Nu-Disco producers working today. Especially in the last few months, he;s been wowing us time and time again with his slick retro Disco track and reMixes . His latest track, Sugar, does noting but add to that rep and débuts itself as the perfect hot weather soundtrack.

Riffing off Janet Jackson’s If, you could go so far as to say Sugar is an extreme reMix (as in it’s a completely new tune with Jackson’s vocals). Moon Boots really plays to his strengths here, that late ‘80’s funky, synth R&B flavour, that laid back LA beach party Disco vibes, and hint of Tropical just to make it even more feel good and a slick , engaging arrangement. The real ride here, though, lies in the retro Funk bassline and big ‘80’s synth stabs. Moon Boots has give us another, perfect, summer tune and hopefully this being released by French Express means an EP is on the way.

♫ Moon Boots – Sugar

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Jul 25 2012

Starcadian reMixes Freedom Fry

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Brooklyn based SynthWave/Disco/ElectroPop producer Starcadian is rapidly becoming one of out very favourite producers. The richness of his productions is pretty astounding, and his love of electric piano just endears him to us more. It seems that whether immersed in big pedal-to-the-metal Electro or gentle Indie tinged Disco, Staracdian is completely at home and not afraid to do something a bit left-field.

His latest reMix is of fellow New Yorkers Freedom Fry ‘s Summer In The City. Here’s Starcadian captures the mood of hot asphalt and a greenhouse of skyscrapers with a lazy, hazy, groove. Stripped down to almost the core of electronic piano and vocals, this track really shows off Starcadian’s musicality and penchant for jazzy melodies. It also has a lonely quality to it, the sparse instrumentation feeling quite separated, quite distant. Let this gentle jam soothe you in this heatwave.

♫ Freedom Fry – Summer In The City (Starcadian reMix)

Summer In The City is out now.

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Jul 25 2012

Goin’ Old School: Chic, EMF & Break Machine

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

The funky as hell Hangin’ (falsely titled Hangin’ Out here) from the legendary Chic in 1982.

In 1989 EMF mashed up Pop, Indie, House, ElectroPop and Hip Hop with their breakthrough Unbelievable. Derry was an inspiration to keyboard players everywhere.

Almost completely copying their first hit Street Dance, Here’s Break Machine’s hilarious follow up, Break Dance Party, from 1984.

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Jul 24 2012

The C90s reMix The Egg

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British Indie-Dance outfit The Egg, of pre-Guetta Walking Away fame, released their Catch single earlier this month. It’s a nice mix of analog Disco and gangly Indie guitar stuff. The best thing about the single, though, is this reMix from London Disco duo The C90s. Complete flipping the track around, no longer tis there melodic abrasiveness, in it’s place The C90’s bring the smooth…and the cowbell.

Oh yes, it brings the cowbell, gets funky with it, filters some beats and drops a bouncy as hell analog bassline. It’s the prefect Disco combination. The shuffling hats give the rhythm a little twist, and seems to usher the track ever forward. And the point to track is driving toward is the final chorus, whit it’s the uplifting addition of a solo line that carries the track on it’s shoulder to new heights. This isn;t sa summery track in the same was the Tropical masses are, this is a late night, summer in the city, track. Hot urban Disco.

♫ The Egg – Catch (The C90s reMix)

The Egg’s Catch single is out now.

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Jul 19 2012

Black Strobe’s ‘Boogie In Zero Gravity’ video

The Swamp Electro stylings of Black Strobe’s Boogie In Zero Gravity is now committed to celluloid.

The clip is pretty straight forward, Black Strobe suited and booted, the way all good Electro Blues acts should be. Laetitia Laguze produced the video, which combines a classic feel with some finale psychedelics.

The Boogie In Zero Gravity EP is out now.

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Jul 18 2012

A.N.D.Y.’s ‘Mixtape Five’

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A.N.D.Y.– A.N.D.Y. Tape Five = The last A.N.D.Y. tape for a while comes loaded with the last few weeks biggest Disco and House tunes. This one mixes up a few styles, it’s pretty eclectic for your usual Disco mixtape. Get into it.

♫ A.N.D.Y.- A.N.D.Y. Tape Five

The tracklist:

01. Eric Christiansen – Cosmic Girl
02. P@D & Studenkoff – The Student
03. Peter & The Magician – Memories (Radio Edit)
04. Stefano Amalfi & Robbie Groove – Tonk
05. Nicky Minaj (Feat. 2 Chainz) – Beez In The Trap (Soundkeepers Edit)
06. Whole Sick – Do The Do
07. Cosmic Revenge – No One Like You (Kastle reMix)
08. Touch Sensitive & Anna Lunoe – Real Talk
09. Sneaky Sound System – Friends (Beni reMix)
10. Sir Jonathan – Bubblegum
11. Gregor Salto – Bouncing Harbour (Funkin’ Matt Rmx)
12. Bonde Do Role – Kilo (Turbotito Reggae Party)
13. The Partysquad & Illuminati Ams – Tranga
14. Flosstradamus – Lana’s Theme

A.N.D.Y. & Vicente’s ‘Traffic’ EP is out now on Discotexas.

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Jul 16 2012

MiGHty mOUse reMixes Hervé & Ronika

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Hervé & Ronika’s old school Rave anthem How Can I Live Without You? (Make It Right) was finally released yesterday, revealing the most eagerly awaited (as far as we were concerned) of the reMixes. From the moment we heard both the original, and that London’s Disco don MiGHty mOUse was contributing a reMix, for us, that was the one to hear.

And it lives up to expectations, easily positioning itself as the standout of the package. Driven by a deep galactic funk, MiGHty mOUse takes us, and Ronika, out beyond the solar system with some of the most cosmic Disco you’ll hear in a while. A booming robo bassline is perfectly complimented by electro toms popping and pewing like laser fire off the starboard bow. This is the kind of jam they danced to in late 70’s Sci-Fi shows, when the did dance, especially in Buck Rodgers. Like the musical equivalent of a shiny silver jumpsuit, one worn by Madonna Of The Midlands™ Ronika. Which, thinking about it, she’d probably love. Addictive space funk, get involved.

♫ Hervé (Feat. Ronika) – How Can I Live Without You? (Make It Right) (MiGHty mOUse reMix)

How Can I Live Without You? (Make It Right) is out now.

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Jul 16 2012

Pat Lok’s new single

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Today Canadian Nu-Disco guy Pat Lok releases his new single, Remember, on Frances excellent On The Fruit Records. We caught a listen to the original version back in March, it’s a floaty, spacey slice of electronic Disco with a dreamlike quality that wraps you in it’s funk warmth. Now the track has a full release with some pretty awesome reMixes.

reMixes come correct from fellow Canadians Sp00nfed and British production duo of Glyn Cosford from ICOMPUTE and Tronik Youth’s Neil Parnell, otherwise known as Wayving. Sp00nfed do a good job of keeping the dreamy vibe but Housing things up a little, morphing the laid back Disco into Laid Back beach House. Laying a little piano riff and some piercing synths Sp00nfed get right inside your head with this one. Pure funky dancefloor bliss. Wayving’s take on Remember is a rich, full, Disco experience, don’t let the toytown synth riff fool you, this is big tune. Riffing off ‘90’s House, Wayving lay down a solid groove guaranteed to move you.