Aug 16 2013

[Mixtape] Russ Chimes’ 30 Min Guest Mix For Monki

Russ Chimes – 30 Min Guest Mix For Monki (BBC Radio1) = This’ll do for the weekend then. Russ Chimes recent In New DJs We Trust mix is now available to download from the man’s SoundCloud. A totally infectious and deep half hour!

♫ Russ Chimes – 30 Min Guest Mix For Monki (BBC Radio1)

The tracklist:
01. Intro.
02. Mike Mago – The Show
03. Sleaz (Feat. Villanova) – Beautiful (Amine Edge Edit)
04. George Fitzgerald – I Can Tell (By The Way You Move) (Original Mix)
05. Clean Bandit – Dust Clears (Russ Chimes’ VIP Mix)
06. Paul Woolford – Untitled
07. Disclosure – F For You (TEED reMix)
08. Pedestrian – Hoyle Road
09. Rudimental – Right Here (Hot Since 82 reMix)
10. Grum – The Theme (Russ Chimes reMix)
11. Nora En Pure – Come With Me
12. Russ Chimes – Turn Me Out

Russ Chimes’ Turn Me Out is out now on DeConstruction.

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Aug 16 2013

[Video] Joe Goddard & Boris Dlugosch’s ‘Step Together’

A few weeks back we introduced you to Step Together, a slick little Housey ElectroPop number from Hot Chip and The 2 Bears’ Joe Goddard’s current EP, Taking Over and seems the man teaming-up with Boris Dlugosch,

It’s a star-studded affair as director Daniel Brereton throws in cameos from the likes of TEED, Baio, Grovesnor, Valentina, David E Sugar, Greco-Roman co-founders Alex and Dom, Soundsystem DJ Ross Allen, and Goddard’s daughter Edie.

Joe Goddard’s Taking Over EP is out now.

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Aug 16 2013

[Audio] DW’s ‘Nine Lives’ EP (+ reMixes from Mille, Johan Agebjörn & Le Prix and Flashworx)

As well as being one of the top futurist graphic designers in the game (you’ll have seen his work gracing countless electronic music releases cover art), Kilian Eng is also one half of Swedish SynthWave ElectroPopers DW alongside Amir Zaino. This EP seems to have taken, literally, years to be see the air, but that just makes this week’s release all the more sweet, and when you see the reMix line-up (Johan Agebjörn & Le Prix, Flashworx, Indiscreet and fucking Mille!) it makes this EP all the more sweet.

The EP kicks off with it’s title track, a track that really settles you into the tone of the EP. With five minutes to play with, DW bring a vintage SynthPop arrangement with retro future synths and a particularly Swedish set of vocals. Anthemic and uplifting, the track delivers all you could want from a nostalgic SynthPop tune. Parallel Persons takes things in a slightly heavier direction with a rolling Electro beat and a more enigmatic atmosphere. The surprising thing about this release is that is seems to have more in common with 80s SynthPop than the current SynthWave sound that you instinctively associate DW with (mainly due to the use of their artwork), there’s no big Outrun tunes here, this is pure vintage synthetic Pop, pitch perfectly produced. Razorblades and You And Me continue this theme, delivering rich, emotional, slightly chilly electronic music. Johan Agebjörn & Le Prix go full on Scandinavian ElectroPop with their reMix of Nine Lives, loading on on high calorie beats and swirling synths while Flashworx’s reMix of Parallel Persons goes in a more moody direction with an energetic Italo tune. They eyebrow raising inclusion here is a reMix from Swedish SynthWave genius Mille, on of our favourite producer who in recent years has had his attention occupied by his current band Autostrada, but returns to some of that Mille goodness to reMix You And Me, bringing his trademark ChipTune-esque Dreamwave ElectroPop energy to the EP and playing out the release in fine style, epic string breakdown included. A highly recommended EP..

♫ DW – Nine Lives

♫ DW – Parallel Persons

♫ You And Me (Mille reMix)

♫ DW – Nine Lives (Johan Agebjörn & Le Prix reMix)

♫ DW – Parallel Persons (Flashworx reMix)

DW’s Nine Lives EP is out now.

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Aug 16 2013

[Audio] Speaker Bomb’s ‘B.A.B.Y.’/’Superdisco’

Speaker Bomb are a Nu-Disco trio from Bologna and San Francisco who are about to release a summery double A-side single on Heavy Disco. Two tracks of no complications, no delusions of greatness, bottom line party tunes, B.A.B.Y. and Superdisco. You can tell from the names what the deal is, can’t you? Switch of your brain and put your shades on, we’re going in.

B.A.B.Y. is a French House influenced Disco tune, revolving around a handful of totally infectious Disco samples. If you;re looking for anything innovative or intelligent, you’ve come to the wrong place, this is pretty lowest common denominator Disco, but executed with flair and one that’s pretty much guaranteed to keep the floor moving. Similar vibes are found on it’s AA-side. Superdisco, once again, is all about the filtered loops and tight beats. What for the build and get this on when your relaxing by the pool, if you’re lucky enough to have a pool, which we’re not. Oh well.

♫ Speaker Bomb – B.A.B.Y.

♫ Speaker Bomb – Superdisco

Speaker Bomb’s B.A.B.Y./Superdisco is released 19th August.

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Aug 15 2013

[Audio] Plastic Plates reMixes The Aston Shuffle’s ‘Can’t Stop Now’

The amazing Plastic Plates is on a roll. After a couple of months of silences Felix Bloxsom is following up on the première of his new single with another new tune a mere three days later. His new offering comes in the form of this reMix for Australian ElectroPop duo The Aston Shuffle and their forthcoming new single Can’t Stop Now.

The original version of the track is pretty full-on, commercial, big room Electro, which Plastic Plates turns into something a little deeper and groovier. Serving up a heaped plate of synthetic Disco, Felix brings together an Italo bassline, a House beat and popping arpeggios in a tasty Nu-Disco sauce culminating in a laid back, but effortlessly body moving tune that uses the vocals of the original in anthemic ways. The single also hold mixes from Special Features and Matisse & Sadko and one we are particularly interested in from the one and only Lenno.

♫ The Aston Shuffle – Can’t Stop Now (Plastic Plates reMix)

The Aston Shuffle’s Can’t Stop Now is released 16th September.

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Aug 15 2013

[MP3] Ejeca reMixes Eli & Fur’s ‘You’re So High’

Time for some Deep House upon Deep House vibes right about now. London dancefloor duo Eli & Fur recently released their first proper EP, Illusions. A spacious collection of haunting vocal Deep House tunes, one of which, You’re So High, has been given a warehouse overhaul by acclaimed Irish producer Ejeca. The result is captivating.

Ejeca takes those seductive vocals and weaves them into a tapestry of growling Chicago sounds and booming bass-heavy club grooves. A track you can totally get lost in on the dancefloor, this one’ll keep you mesmerized by the strobe light as Ejeca swirls Rave leads, House stings, and a deep, compelling bassline around your head. The whole of Eli & Fur’s Illusions EP is pretty innovative Deep House with a personal, human twist and this reMix from Ejeca is the icing on the cake. Get involved.

♫ Eli & Fur – You’re So High (Ejeca reMix)

Eli & Fur’s Illusions EP is out now via NYX Records.

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Aug 15 2013

[Audio] Estate reMix Gossip Culture’s ‘Waiting’

In the mood for a little sunkissed Synth Funk? Well, you’ve come to the right place. This is groove-merchants Estate’s reMix of Ryan Sheridan A.K.A. Gossip Culture’s Waiting. Waiting is Gossip Culture’s latest single and features the smooth vocals of Quincy McCrary, which Estate utilise to full effect.

The original of the tune is a uplifting Indie/Disco hybrid that was a little too guitar drenched for out tastes, but this mix shrugs off the six strings in favour of luscious, thick, electronic bass and twisting synth sparkles. Although they are still present, the wicked licks are consigned to be extras, taking a back seat to retro Electro groove and McCrary soulful vocals. Pure sunshine in a tune, this is one infectious slice of daytime Disco that’ll have you bobbing down the street.

♫ Gossip Culture (Feat. Quincy McCrary) – Waiting (Estate reMix)

Gossip Culture’s Waiting is out now.

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Aug 15 2013

[Video] Capital X’s ‘Superleague XXX 666’

Superleague XXX 666 is the raucous new single from UK ElectroPunks Capital X. A borderline Electroclash tune that wouldn’t have been out of place on 2002’s coolest dancefloors. A massive, energetic, slab of electronic nostalgia right here.

Check out the video, which is as early 2000’s as the track. Seeing as how no-one is really doing this shtick anymore, these girls have a nice little niche for themselves, and one that definitely puts a smile on our faces.

Capital X’s Superleague XXX 666 is out now.

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Aug 14 2013

[MP3] Goldroom covers Elliot Smith’s ‘St. Ides Heaven’

So, kicking off this article professing our ignorance. We have no idea who Elliot Smith is. Maybe it’s a being-from-the-UK thing and he never really made it over here, we don’t know, it doesn’t happen to us much. One person who is very much aware of Elliot Smith, though, is Josh from Goldroom, who cites him as one of his songwriting idols, and anyone who led Josh to the kind of songwriting he has crafted for NightWaves and Goldroom is OK by us.

Goldroom have covered Elliot Smith’s tune, St. Ides Heaven, launching into the track with shuffling purcussion and bring arpeggios, which seems odd in comparison to the slightly sombre acoustic folk of the original (yes, we did some research!), but Goldroom just make it work as they make the song their own. Taking an obviously emotionally charged song and weaving it int his trademark mix of LA sunshine House and Sea-faring Disco, Goldroom delivers a real rush of a track, letting the music balance the passion of the vocals. Goldroom have a new EP, Embrace, out in November and are embarking on a US tour to bring the EP to the masses, including a very special show on 8th November at the Glass House in California with out very own Let Em Riot! Find Goldroom’s tour dates here.

♫ Goldroom – St. Ides Heaven (Elliott Smith Cover)

Goldroom’s Embrace EP is released 9th November.

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Aug 14 2013

[Audio] Cabaret Voltaire’s ‘#8385’

We don’t tend to make much of a secret of our love for Sheffield Electronic Music pioneers Cabaret Voltaire. They’ve been one of our favourite artists for as long as we can remember and their myriad forms have always been an influence on us. They’ve been few quite a few music changes, experimenting with new styles and taking on new influences and whist we love their harsh experimental beginnings and the deep House influenced later work, the mid-80s era of Cabaret Voltaire is ‘our’ Cabs, the Cabs we grew up with.

Continuing Mute Records series of re-issues, Cabaret Voltaire are set to release the box set #8385 (Collected Works 1984-1985). this is a pretty exciting collection, featuring remastered editions of The Crackdown (1983), Micro-Phonies (1984), Drinking Gasoline (1985) and The Covenant, The Sword And The Arm Of The Lord (1985), some of The Cabs greatest works. Also contained in the package is a CD of Cabaret Voltaire’s 12” of the period and a CD of unreleased material, titled Earthshaker, alongside two DVDs featuring a couple of live shows, the promo videos from the time and the long awaited DVD release of 1985 VHS tape Gasoline In Your Eye. That’s not all, there’s also included a 40-page booklet and some slick packaging. This is a seriously essential purchase for Cabaret Voltaire fans and for anyone interested in the history of electronic music.