Jan 25 2013

[Audio] Goldroom reMixes Charli XCX

We’ve been rocking to this track all week. Premièred last Friday on Pete Tong’s Radio 1 show, we first heard wind of it the week before. Back before we heard it we asked Josh to describe his reMix in three words, his reply was “heartbreaking, lush, neon”. What more can you ask for in a tune? This is Goldroom’s reMix of Charli XCX’s ‘You (Ha Ha Ha).

So, it’s a combination we have been pretty excited about. It no secret to regular readers that we are particularly enamoured with Charli, and we’ve been following Josh’s career since the good old NightWaves days. Both very different artists, but if there’s one thing we love, it’s two different styles that we are big fans of coming together. Charli’s Gold Panda sampling You (Ha Ha Ha) gets the prefect Dreamwave treatment. Goldroom takes an abrasive, intoxicating ElectroPop track and morphs it into a nostalgic dream. Sprinkled liberally with a Disco groove, the reMix becomes a rolling wave of lush beats, a swirling cloud of intricate sounds, pinned down with an infectious piano hook. All of which lends a new inflection to Charli’s vocals, stripping them of some of their angst, gently bringing out the lament and enhancing the longing. Stellar remix.

♫ Charli XCX – You (Ha Ha Ha) (Goldroom reMix)

You (Ha Ha Ha) is released 3rd February.

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Jan 25 2013

[Audio] Pyramid’s ‘Wolf’

It’s that time again, Kitsuné Music are about to release their third Kitsuné Parisien compilation. Put together by Kitsuné main man Gildas and graffiti artist André to showcase French talent, and of course you can’t do that without including one of France’s premier SynthWave talents, Sci-Fi synth explorer Pyramid.

Wolf, Pyramid’s new track, is four minutes powered by chainsaw synths and wailing solos. But this is no harsh Electro tune, Pyramid uses his abrasive sounds not to create aggression, but to instil beauty and wonder. A pulsating Italo Disco bassline underpins the track, allowing Pyramid to concoct an enigmatic dark future soundtrack where machine stabs play against soaring melodies.Robotic and atmospheric dancefloor soundtrack stuff.

♫ Pyramid – Wolf

Kitsuné Parisien III is released 4th February, followed by a new EP from Pyramid.

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Jan 25 2013

[Audio] Oliver’s ‘Mechanical’ EP

This week lauded LA Dreamwave duo of Olivers, Oliver, released a brand new EP on A-Trak’s Fool’s Gold Records imprint. An EP that had been pretty polarising amongst fans of their smooth west coast Disco sound. The Oliver’s had been hinting that they would be branching out, style wise, for a while now, but delivering an EP containing hard hitting Electro tunes has raise as many eyebrows as it has smiles.

So, how is it really. Well, for a start it;s very good. even if it’s not to your taste, there’s no denying that it is an amazingly produced EP, these two are really at the top of their game, and on the whole, despite the odd cheesy Electro riff, Oliver’s should does shine through in the track. MYB is about 70% standard rave tune with the occasional glimpses of the Oliver brilliance we know and love. Similarly Night On My Mind promises to be a deep, moody, SynthWave tune, until the big early 2000’s Electro-House riff kicks in to ruin things. All is not lost though, the EP’s title track, Mechanical, is an absolutely beautiful, growling, synthetic ballad. Haunting vocals, lush synths, big retro drum fills, it;s an amazing tune. Alongside which sits Control, the track most people seem to have picked up on. A rapid fire, Funk laden, assault of arpeggios and vintage keys. Infectiously danceable and packed with more robo-boogie than a robo-boogie factory. Oliver’s Mechanical is a mighty fine EP, it just might not be the EP you were expecting.

♫ Oliver – Mechanical

♫ Oliver – Control

Oliver’s Mechanical EP is out now.

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Jan 25 2013

[MP3] Jordan F reMixes Yale

Yale are an Indie-Dance duo hailing from Brisbane, Australia. Their track Lost In The Crowd has been giving the shining SynthWave treatment by Aussie ex-pat Jordan F. We generally love it when Jordan gets his hands on some vocals, not that we don;t love his music anyway, but how he works a song into a blissful, hazy, dream is always something we look forward to.

This time he had a pretty good starting point. Yale’s track is slick summery Indie-Electro, full of heart, which gives Jordan the perfect jump-off point to weave his nostalgic magic. The whole thing is just so warm and fuzzy you can’t help but become enthralled by it. The tracks wonderfully heartfelt vocals are a fine match for Jordan’s emotional electronics. Smooth retro sounds at their fullest.

♫ Yale – Lost In The Crowd (Jordan F reMix)

♫ Yale – Lost In The Crowd

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Jan 25 2013

[Video] p e a c e FIRE’s ‘Death By English’

Yesterday we premièred the brand new track from p e a c e FIRE. An amazing slice of synthetic Disco that heralds a welcome return for this Tokyo based producer.

Here’s the official video, put together by p e a c e FIRE himself. Cosmic visuals and Tokyo ahoy!

p e a c e FIRE’s Death By English is released 5th February.

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Jan 25 2013

[Audio] Com Truise reMixes Maroon 5

Maroon 5. Yeah you heard us. Bet you never though you’d visit electronic rumors to find an article about Maroon 5, did ya? Honestly, neither did we, but the amazing Mr. Com Truise, SynthWave legend, had delivered a thoroughly awesome reMix of their track One More Night, that’s had us listening to Maroon 5 all day.

So, we have no idea what the original sound like, or if it’s new or old. What we can tell you, though, is that this track is pretty damn cool. The combination of Truise’s spikey synths and vintage beats with what are some surprisingly soulful vocals is pitch perfect for a dreamy SynthPop track. Truise manages to keep the Funk going amidst analog synth slabs and rolling arpeggios, meaning a track that could have sounded quite cold, feels warm and nostalgic. In this context the vocals are actually really enjoyable. Imagine if Maroon 5 really sounded this good.

♫ Maroon 5 – One More Night (Com Truise reMix)

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Jan 25 2013

[Mixtape] Moonbootica’s ‘On Vacation Mix

Moonbootica – Resident Mix 9010 (On Vacation Mix) = Here’s an awesome mixtape from Germany’s Moonbootica to see you into the weekend. It’s an hour of smart Disco sounds and broken Dance beats. That’ll do nicely.

♫ Moonbootica – Resident Mix 9010 (On Vacation Mix)

The tracklist:

01. Erobique – Endorphinmachine
02. Erdbeerschnitzel – I Wonder
03. Scandal – Just Let Me Dance (Maxii Soundsystem Mix)
04. DJ Steef – Venusian Missing
05. Dragon Suplex – Bakerman (DS Edit)
06. Feed Me – Love Is All I Got (Larse Mix)
07. Good Guy Mikesh & Filburt – Place Of Love (Pwndtiac Mix)
08. Black Van – Inside (Oliver Mix)
09. Mixhell – Exit Wound (Aeroplane Mix)
10. Alex Metric (Feat. Oliver) – Motion Study
11. Two Door Cinema Club – Sun (Alex Metric Mix)

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Jan 25 2013

[Video] Dombrance’s ‘Donna’

Dombrance are an ecclectic French ElectroPop act who track Donna, will be featured on the forthcoming French artist compilation from Kitsuné Music, Kitsuné Parisien III.

Here’s the video, quirky Disco grooves accompanied by scenes of dancing craziness. Enjoy.

Kitsuné Parisien III is released 4th February

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Jan 25 2013

[Audio] Casio Social Club reMixes Phonetica Vs. Soulemotion

Are you ready for an Acid disco oddessy? ‘cos that’s what’s being served up right now in the form of this fresh new reMix from Mullet Records main man Casio Social Club. Latvian collaboration Phonetica Vs. Soulemotion are the targets for this blissful, intoxicating, synth workout.

Bringing a little Balearic feeling to proceedings, Casio Social Club whips up a hypnotic Acid riff, which he works into a groovy backing. His reMix of Impossible Love is hard to resist. Full of lush synths and haunting reverby piano, that both play nicely against the undulating Acid hook, this reMix really is one to loose yourself in, and when it finished you find yourself missing it. Its mind control we tells ya!

♫ Phonetica Vs. Soulemotion – Impossible Love (Casio Social Club ‘Acid Sunrise’ reMix)

Phonetica Vs. Soulemotion’s Impossible Love is released 4th February.

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Jan 24 2013

[MP3] p e a c e Fire’s return

Remember p e a c e FIRE? They were a blog staple a few years back, dropping some seriously awesome reMixes culminating in the awesome Sapphire Rainbow EP. He’s been a bit quiet recently, letting loose the occasional track here and there but generally keeping a low profile. Well, that’s all about to change, as Keenhouse’s Sunlinxx Records are gearing up to release p e a c e FIRE’s massive new single, which you can grab your exclusive first listen to right here.

Death By English is the name of the new single, and fans of really electronic Disco should rejoice. The Tokyo resident has pulled out all the stops on this new single. Revolving around an insanely catchy synth riff Death By English is bright like starlight. Everything about it sound crisp, and although highly robotic, the track has so much soul. Layers of punchy synth bass, piercing leads, and an intense analog groove. Death By English is an intricately crafted track that never looses sight of either musicality or the dancefloor. What more could you ask for? A very welcome return. The exciting news is p e a c e FIRE is currently holed-up in his studio working on a full length record, to be released later in the year. While you’re here, check out p e a c e FIRE’s crazy good reMix of Swiss Trance artist Tatana’s, Ingrid Lukas featuring, No Lie. Available to download below, the track is a slo-mo Sci-Fi Disco oddessy with a Dubby beat, loaded with analog synth melodies and sweeping soundscapes. It’s what music sounds like in the future. It sounds like it’s going to be a good year for p e a c e FIRE.