the indie dancefloor

who took the pill?

2008-12-18T23:55:00.000+01:00

just a couple of songs I'm quite fond of at the moment.

some classics, some that should be and some that I just threw in.

If you disagree, well... I pretty much don't care.

MP3: Buraka Som Sistema - Kalemba (YSI)
MP3: Clor - Making You All Mine (YSI)
MP3: The Dark Romantics - The Perfect Place (YSI)
MP3: Ghostland Observatory - Piano Man (YSI)
MP3: The Hush Sound - Break The Sky (YSI)
MP3: Rotary Ten - These Men Are Made Of Rust (YSI)
MP3: Muse - Shine (YSI)
MP3: Cold War Kids - Tell Me In the Morning (YSI)
MP3: The (International) Noise Conspiracy - Boredom of Safety (YSI)
MP3: Bonaparte - Who Took The Pill (YSI)
MP3: Morrissey - Let Me Kiss You (YSI)
MP3: Whitey - Wrap It Up (YSI)
MP3: Bob Dylan - Lay Lady Lay (YSI)
MP3: Devo - Snowball (YSI)

get all of these @ amazon

also thought of Dandi Wind, Wild Beasts, Mystery Jets, Deerhoof, Roxy Music, Sparks ... next time.

take care

how soon is now

2008-11-27T00:36:00.002+01:00

so, I'm sorry

as I always am, for not posting that long. But now I don't really have any excuses anymore, my internet is working perfectly AND I've got loads of music for you.

So, anyway, I thought for not posting for a whole month(or longer, I'm not quite sure), you'll be rewarded with no less than three mixes!! Three! It's a nice selection of what has been sent to me during the last... well, since I last blogged. I've compiled two electro mixes and one for everything else(indie, rock and so on) You might already know some of them, since they've been lying around in my library for quite a while, nevertheless every single one of them is awesome. I wouldn't give them to you, if they weren't, pfsh.

I've only zipped them, because I'm not going to upload 30 songs one by one. I won't get any readers redirected from The Hype Machine, that's still a pity.

Whatever, have fun:

Electro-mix n° 1

Bonde do Rolê - Geremia (Chewy Chocolate Cookies "BastaPasta" Rmx)
Kid Sister - Pro Nails (Rusko Remix)
Munk - Down in LA (Shazam Remix)
Cut Copy - Far Away (ddpesh Remix)
Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite (Jori Hulkkonen Remix)
Thriller (De Freitas Edit)
The Pragmatic - Circles (Harley Schoolkid Remix)
Trash Yourself - Forget It
The Hours - See The Light (Calvin Harris Remix)
Katy Perry - Hot N Cold ( The American Dream Team Remix)
Database ft. Bonde do Role - Miami (Baile Funk Mix)

Electro mix n°2

Golden Bug - Looklooklook (In Flagranti Remix)
Amy Merideth - Running (hipless couples rmx)
Trackademicks - Enjoy What You Do (Shadow Dancer Remix)
The Bloody Beetroots - Rombo (Alex Darkly remix)
Monosurround vs A-ux - Cocked,Locked,Ready to Rock Remix
Adrian Lux - Strawberry (Kocky & Trash remix)
Valerna - Human Meat (David Banner Edit)
The American Dream Team - Money (VIP Remix) (feat. Whiskey Pete & Andre Parnel)
The BPA - Seattle (Crazy P Remix)
Alaska in Winter - Berlin
La Mode - Rays

Everything else mix

Aaron Beaumont - Julia
Barefoot Confessor - Camden Road
Gladshot - Straight from the Fridge
The Good Graces - Disassembled
Hot Club De Paris - My Little Haunting
Jay Jay Pistolet - Oh Caroline
Kiki Pau - Bobby Marley
Lexicon & Layton - Self Destruction
Miracles of Modern Science - MR2
Red Light Company - Scheme Eugene (James Yuill remix)
Robin Grey - I Love Leonard Cohen
The Smiths - How Soon is Now (David Starfire Remix)
Solid Gold - Get Over It

links on the sidebar, as usual

take care

---> The Trash Yourself track is over the top awesome!

no, wait!

Did I tell you, I LOVE this song:

MP3: Four Tet - Smile Around The Face (YSI)

Four Tet's just a classic...

now, bed

fabulous

2008-11-01T11:00:00.002+01:00

as you may have noticed, blogger keeps deleting my posts.

I mean, What the f'?

This DMCA somehow has found my blog and now keeps digging.

I mean, seriously, it's not like I'm uploading whole albums, you know.

So, I've downed most of the mp3's preventing the loss of more painstakingly(kinda) constructed post.

Well, I'll come up with an idea as you how to keep my posts and you still get to listen to the music- an then I'll be back.

That probably also depends on when I can get my internet to work. Right now I'm stealing that from my neighbour who is stupid enough not to put a lock on his wireless

alrighty, have to work, then on Monday Late Of The Pier concert.Yes!

take care

stuff

2008-08-31T01:00:00.000+02:00

I threw a bunch of songs together, because I'm bored.

A misc mix.

New Kaiser's single seems alright. Bad Quality tho'.

enjoy:

MP3: Kaiser Chiefs - Never Miss A Beat (YSI)

MP3: Digitalism - Taken Away (Mmmathias Remix) (YSI)

MP3: Division Kent - Offshore (The Phantom's Revenge Remix) (YSI)

MP3: Sébastien Tellier - L'amour et la violence (Boys Noize Version) (YSI)

MP3: Lil Wayne - Goons and Goblins (A Milli) (Shakeyface Rework) (YSI)

MP3: The Laughing - Canopy (YSI)

MP3: MGMT vs Notorious B.I.G. vs Justice - Nasty Feel (ddpesh Rework) (YSI)

MP3: Kate Nash - Dickhead (SONI CODE Mix) (YSI)

MP3: Tex Taiwan - Time Machine (YSI)

MP3: The Ting Tings - Shut Up And Let Me Go (Left/Right Remix) (YSI)

MP3: Magic Wands - Teenage Love (YSI)

MP3: Almamy - French Kiss (YSI)

links on the sidebar

as usual

go and buy!

take care

things...

2008-08-23T14:17:00.006+02:00

MP3:The Cribs - Things You Should Be Knowing

Just some thoughts...

First: Of Montreal's newest Skeletal Lamping will be out on October 7th via PolyVinyl. Even though Id Engager was a bit of a "letdown" (of Montreal-wise), I'm inclined to look forward to Skeletal Lamping because of this:

MP3: Of Montreal - St.Exquisite's Confessions

Second: Finally managed to listen to Intimacy, earlier than I thought of myself. First impressions aren't as horrible as expected - One Month Off is actually quite amazing.

MP3: Bloc Party - One Month Off

Third: A new Oizo EP is coming towards us, says LA Friendly. I'll keep you posted. New track Bruce Willis Is Dead is crazy. I hate Bruce Willis.

MP3: Mr. Oizo - Bruce Willis Is Dead)

Fourth: The Tocadisco remix on The Ting Tings' latest single Shut Up And Let Me Go is even better than the original. I think. And I'm right.

MP3: The Ting Tings - Shut Up And Let Me Go (Tocadisco Remix)

Fifth: Haven't posted a SMD track in a while. Can't get over the fact, that I've almost seen them live two weeks ago. By the way, Cliktrak is awesome.

MP3: Simian Mobile Disco - Cliktrak

Last: Pale Blue Eyes is my all time favourite Velvet Underground song.

Why? Because:

MP3: The Velvet Underground - Pale Blue Eyes

now, off to work again.

take care

dance on friday nite?

2008-08-22T14:20:00.003+02:00

Friday afternoon, I'm at home and bored. Can't go out, because I have to work.

Wanna dance?

MP3: Amari - Suffer With Styles (YSI)

MP3: Hot Styles - Lookin' Boy ft. Yung Joc (Valerna Remix) (YSI)

MP3: Dr. Dre (feat. Snoop Dogg) – The Next Episode (Project Cyborg rmx) (YSI)

MP3: Aerotronic - Playroom (YSI)

MP3: Harry Belafonte - Jump in the Line (John Bourke's Bmore Remix) (YSI)

classic:

MP3: Mondo Grosso - Anger (Hot Head Radio Mix) (YSI)

take care

get on it

2008-08-05T23:43:00.003+02:00

A while ago, I've told you, that The Indie Dancefloor should open its musical boundaries and be more receptive for styles other than just indie or electro. Fact, Stereo MC's released their sixth studio album Double Bubble a couple of weeks ago and as you might know, really good British hip hop is rare. For those who might not know them, Stereo Mc's started in 1989 and have since evolved as one of the most important hip hop combo the UK has to offer. Success has still only kicked in after the single Elevate My Mind and followed by their third record Connected. They've since connected non-aggressive hip hop with dance, beats, pop, soul and funk elements and it is possibly to say that wouldn't it have been for them, hip hop artists like The Streets,Dizzee Rascal, Plan B oder Lethal Bizzle wouldn't have stand a chance against the dominant American rap culture. Unfortunately I don't own any former Stereo Mc's albums(yet), so I can't judge the development of Double Bubble, nor can I compare it to its predecessors. Still, as already mentioned, it contains a large dose of hip hop mixed with dance beats, synths, funk, soul and reggae. Get On It especially is a powerful album opener; if you've occasionally monitored their myspace songs like Black Gold or The Here & Now might be familiar. Double Bubble lacks the ultimate kick, the power for me to call it excellent, still for a band that has been around for nearly twenty years, the charm of it doesn't wear off so easily. So, if you're intrigued, hop over to amazon and buy.

MP3:Stereo Mc's - Get On It

MP3: Stereo Mc's - Master Of My Own Mind

In other news, a new Kitsuné protegée is coming towards us. No, not a maison compilation - even though that'd be wicked cool - London's autoKratz are yet to release another EP calledDown and Out in London and Paris compiled of the finest dance and electro songs you can ask for. Word, they're signed on Kitsuné, so it just has to be awesome - which it is. It'll be out in two weeks, August 25th to be precise. Be sure to get your hands on it soon enough!

MP3: autoKratz - It's On

MP3: autoKratz - French Girls Play Guitar

Whilst waiting for Tiga's sophomore's album(of which I'm not even sure it is even in the progress of being planned) we should pay a little attention to the debut Sexor, because beside remixing Soulwax, LCD Soundsystem, The Gossip or Depeche Mode, he actually writes awesome music. Released in February 2006, Sexor lines in with LCD Soundsystem or Felix da Housecat. It contains most of his known songs You Gonna Want Me, (Far From) Home or even the amazing Talking Heads cover Burning Down The House. As habitual for electroclash, Tiga combined electro beats, synths and indie on Sexor, despite the lame description it is indeed extraodinary, kind of. So please, Tiga, I want some more, get yourself up and record another album!

from the Collector's Edition:

MP3: Tiga - Time 2 Kill

MP3:

so, now to bed.

take care

you won't be fooled by this

2008-06-25T18:30:00.001+02:00

Alright, the date when Albert's sophomore LP Como Te Llama will be released is creeping nearer and nearer and my opinion about it has not changed. I don't want him him to release that record for exactly the reasons I gave here. But, he's a Stroke, so I give in - can't do anything about it anyway. Como Te Llama is nevertheless different to Yours To Keep. It's not as mellow and pop-ish as his debut, it's got rougher parts and doesn't sound as fluently. It does remind me a bit of Is This It, Albert's nasal voice equals Julian's on The Strokes' first work. Of course, it doesn't have that genuine brilliance that floats around Is This It and the I-don't-care attitude. Albert did put a lot of effort in Como Te Llama, that can be heard quite openly. But something is missing, maybe the red thread throughout the record, that sews the songs together rather than letting each song stand for itself. I'd say, it's alright, I like it because it's Albert's record and I'll buy it for the same reason, but it will never live up to a real Strokes record.

To show you the differences and similarities that I've spoken of, I've uploaded two songs of Como Te Llama, one from Is This It and one from Yours To Keep.

dig them:

MP3: Albert Hammond Jr. - You Won't Be Fooled By This

MP3: Albert Hammond Jr. - Victory At Monterey

than this:

MP3: The Strokes - Barely Legal

and lastly:

MP3: Albert Hammond, Jr - Back To The 101

get CTL here, Is This It here and Yours To Keep here.

So, after two glorious singles, one EP and one collaboration with the Arctic's singer Alex Turner, the long-awaited Rascals' debut Rascalize is finally out this week. I have to admit, I was curious. After The Age Of Understatement, the similarities between the voices of both singer were quite obvious, but somehow people were expecting a second Whatever People say... . First of all, the likeness of both Kane's and Turner's voices is indeed astonishing, aswell as their music style. The Rascals also orient themselves at rough 60's indie rock rather than 2006's new rave/wave whatever. The outcome is decent, though not comparable to Whatever People say... Still, songs like Bond Girl, Freakbeat Phantom or Out Of Dreams resemble Still Take You Home or From Ritz To The Rubble (well, kind of), but Rascalize is not as harmonious or melodious as the Arctic's debut, nor has it that personal note, that Turner gives his songs. There aren't any Mardy Bum's or When The Sun Goes Down's, but maybe that's what makes it so good and so different, it's that rough, Liverpool indie rock sound.

Get your own opinion and then get Rascalize here.

MP3: The Rascals - Fear Invicted Into The Perfect Stranger

MP3: The Rascals - Does Your Husband Know That You're On The Run?

and the last one for today, Infadels' Universe In Reverse. Since I last talked about their single Free Things For Poor People last month, I did listen quite frequently to them. Hadn't done so for a long time and I must say, I do like them again. After We Are Not the Infadels I had to make a pause, because you can quite easily overdose on their sunny, power pop music. Nevertheless, they're back with a lot of new, sunny, power indie pop songs and I think I've fallen for them again. Especially Free Things For Poor People is awesome, the song title is anyway. I don't know what else to say, so get it @ amazon.

MP3: Infadels - A Million Pieces

MP3: Infadels - Chemical Girlfriend

I wanted to talk about my weekend @ the Southside festival, but I'm running out of time and I want to post some pictures, but seeing as my abilities as a photographer are irreducible, I have to wait for some of my friends' photos to post.

- take care

g up

2008-06-23T23:55:00.001+02:00

I know, I know, I haven't been posting lately, but I've been stressed with university and that won't change much in the next 3 or 4 weeks. So, be patient, I'll try and find some time, seeing as more and more great albums are being released and it's itching me to review them. Patience, we'll get to that, maybe even later this week. Maybe.

Anyway, I've been learning a lot, because the finals are ahead and due to my laziness for about 3/4 of the semester, I have to do everything now. Nevermind that, I've been to the Southside festival this weekend and it was absolutely awesome, one great band(Digitalism, Foals, Chemical Brothers, T(I)NC), Cribs, etc etc) after another. I'll also talk about the weekend, maybe tomorrow, but we've come home this morning, driving all of the night, there is just not enough strength in my now. So I've uploaded a few songs that made the drive back from the festival less depressing. The links to most of the bands I can provide are on the sidebar, please go check them out and buy a song or two, if you like it.

Oh, you wonder, how the Cohen song got there? Basically, I don't even know, it's simply great.

MP3: Metronomy - Trick or Treatz (YSI)

MP3: Leonard Cohen - Diamonds In The Mine (YSI)

MP3: The Terrordactyls - Overcast Summer (YSI)

MP3: Frankmusik - Done Done (YSI)

MP3: The New Frontiers - Black Lungs (YSI)

MP3: Cassette Electrik - Leaving (Electro Remix) (YSI)

MP3: Fleet Foxes - White Winter Hymnal (Black Dominoes remix) (YSI)

MP3: Soda & Suds - Zapatista (YSI)

MP3: Michael Jackson - Beat it (Inside Out Boy Edit) (YSI)

MP3: Foals - Olympic Airways (wudwerd vox) (YSI)

now: to bed.

take care

man.

2008-06-09T12:50:00.000+02:00

I feel a bit bad about not writing for two whole weeks, but I've been working a lot and studying a bit and between those two things, there just wasn't anything fancy or cool to write about. Guess I've also been too lazy to look for something fancy or cool. I don't have much time, because an exam is ahead of me this week and I haven't begun learning, which I should start... immediately. So forgive me, if my descriptions remain short.

So Chaingang are from Sydney and apparently named after a Mickey Mouse cartoon. Despite this irritating statement, they do make really cool power pop/power punk music. Especially Get Off My Stage is very straightforward and fast, a fine dance song. Please visit their myspace for further information.

MP3: Chaingang - Get Off My Stage (YSI)

Next is a really fancy electro/house track called Touch from Valerna, whom I told you already about in this post. Dig it:

MP3: Valerna - Touch (YSI)

So, New York-based Ionia make fine alternative rock, something that I usually don't post, but since it's all about variety and I really like their songs, why not post them? They just had their first 5-song EP out, which you can get @iTunes. If you want more information on the band, go check on their myspace.

MP3: Ionia - Winning Is Everything (YSI)

It's always great, when new bands give songs away for free, probably to make it easier for people to get into their music, so it's even greater that Stars And Sons are giving their whole EP away for free. But if you like the fantastic, melodic indie pop, you may aswell donate some money to the band, won't hurt you anyway. I'd say they're a bit like Cajun Dance Party, only without the strong accent, more rock and a bit less harmonic, but that may only be my impression because I worship the Cajuns. I'm just gonna deny myself the comment on their weird mask thingy. Irritated? Interested? Go look them up on their myspace!

MP3: Stars And Sons - Comfy Now (YSI)

Next are a few excellent remixes I want to draw your attention to: Belgian producing duo Aerotronic did well on the Boys Noize, Dada Life and Daft Punk tracks. I never thought I'd put up a P. Diddy track, but La Mode's awesome remix made that one possible. The remixes we get to hear from Mmmathias (Santogold, Mgmt) have been ace so far, so why should this one differ? Xtopher Fiction already sent me one cool remix of a Cazals track last year and here's another cool one, this time Somebody Somewhere. Be sure to visit the listed websites and check out their own stuff aswell!

MP3: Boys Noize - Wu-tang (Aerotronic Remix) (YSI)

MP3: Dada Life - Fun Fun Fun (Aerotronic Remix) (YSI)

MP3: Daft Punk - Television Rules The Nation (Aerotronic Remix) (YSI)

MP3: P. Diddy - Bad Boy for Life (La Mode Bad Mother Fuckas Fuckup) (YSI)

MP3: Ratatat - Mirando (Mmmmathias Remix) (YSI)

MP3: Cazals - Somebody Somewhere (Xtopher remix) (YSI)

Could have talked about The Music's new record, but not quite sure if I like it - yet. We'll see.

take care

baby, I'm a killer for you

2008-05-26T17:24:00.002+02:00

It's all about variety, right? Despite the name I chose for my blog, I do want to post more than just indie - or electro. How about something a bit different for today?

As I've said during my last post, I'll get back to some of the music I've posted there: if my calculation is right, Asian Dub Foundation released their 6th studio record Punkara last month, but unfortunately only in Japan so far. But(!) according to their myspace, Punkara will be available for the rest of the world in September. So, for those who may not have heard of ADF or just knew the name and/or roughly two songs (like me), I'm gonna go ahead and describe the album a bit: Additionally to the reggae beats, punk, drum'n'bass, dub and jungle rhythms, we also got eastern influence, the most distinct presence can be found in No Fun. If there is somebody, who's doing sublime at mixing reggae with other genre and I still feel like listening to it, than it'd be ADF. Usually I don't listen to reggae very much, but since ADF cannot be defined as reggae, as well as any other genre, I could listen to it all day. In addition to that it's a good alternative to indie and electro, if you grow tired from time to time. I can't compare the album to it's predecessors, because I don't own them, but without any further knowledge, I can assure you this record's awesome!

Ok, now I'd usually tell you to buy the record, but that's when it gets a bit difficult. Seeing as the record isn't available outside Japan until September, you can either wait patiently, hope that amazon will have Punkara in stock soon, pay 60$ @cduniverse or 23$ probably plus mailing expenses @cdjapan. Your choice.

MP3: Asian Dub Foundation - Ease Up Caesar

MP3: Asian Dub Foundation - S.O.C.A.

You may have already heard of London's Cazals, as they were lucky enough to be featured witha remix of their track To Cut A Long Story Short on Kitsuné's latest Kitsuné Maison Compilation 5. I think I've already posted Poor Innocent Boys sometime last autumn. So, their debut What Of Our Future is out today in the UK and tomorrow the US. What Of Our Future is a decent indie rock album, it features some very nice tracks like Somebody Somewhere or Control OSS-117. I wouldn't call it exceptional, because it's a bit to monotonous for my taste and I miss the 'spark'. So, if you like The Paddingtons or The Holloways, you're right with Cazals. Get What Of Our Future via amazon.

MP3: Cazals - A Big Mistake

MP3: Cazals - We're Just The Same

Now something truly amazing: the new Pop Levi record Never Never Love. The sophomore album after The Return To Form Black Magick Party by the weird London artist, former member of Super Numeri and Ladytron. It's scheduled for July, 14th, but I just couldn't wait any longer. If there is one sure thing to say about Pop Levi, that that is no possible way of describing his music. I could try and say, that he's combining various decades of pop music history to something queer, soothing, odd, funky by adding other genres. That joined by his high, quirky voice makes something even more queer, soothing, odd, funky. I've only gotten into his first work this year, which means that The Return To Form Black Magick Party couldn't have it's deserved place on my Top Albums of 07.

I won't even try to describe Never Never Love, because whatever I said, it wouldn't be right anyway. But I can definitely assure, that it's better than TRTFBMP. It somehow contains more pop, more oddness and more life. If you don't know what I mean, never fear. Just listen to these two songs, that I've picked, which you can believe me, was very difficult. I usually don't have any problems with picking the songs, because mostly there are two or three songs, that stick out to me immediately. On Never Never Love then again are so many amazing tracks like Wannamama, Mai's Space, Oh God, Semi Baby, etc etc, that I've almost decided to draw by lot. Just kiddin', chose the ones I liked the most. You can already preorder it via amazon.

MP3: Pop Levi - Wannamama

MP3: Pop Levi - Oh God (What Can I Do?

What's next? She Wants Revenge have another EP out called Save Your Soul and I thought I'd let you know and while doing that, give you the cool b-side A Hundred Kisses. The EP is as dark as their previous releases, Joy Division-esque. Alright, tho'. You can purchase it

MP3: She Wants Revenge - A Hundred Kisses)

For the end of my post, I thought we could do with some decent electro/hip hop in the name of Wax Tailor and their 2005 release Tales of the Forgotten Melodies. I'd like to think of myself as an open-minded, varied music listener with a strong affinity to indie and electro. I just don't listen to certain genres like hip hop or reggae very much, mainly because most of it isn't that good and I'm too lazy to look for really amazing hip hop or reggae or whatever stuff. Anyway, I do like Wax Tailor's Tales of the Forgotten Melodies very much, which is why I mentioned it today, because 'it's all about variety' in this post. Apart from the misc guest appearances, I especially love the rework of Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse's Feeling Good. Not as good as the Muse cover, but still awesome. Listening to Tales of the Forgotten Melodies is like listening to an audiobook, with all the different stories on it. Definitely one of my favourite non-indie, non-electro records.

MP3: Wax Tailor - How I Feel<

MP3: Wax Tailor - Ungodly Fruit

did I say it was the end of the post? Well, almost:

First we got a track from Nick & his Seeds latest release More News From Nowhere. I know, I know, it's been out since March, but I didn't know that, so maybe some of you didn't either. Besides, I could always do with a fine Nick Cave b-side.

MP3: Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds - Fleeting Love

I'm not writing as much about Swedish Caesar's Strawberry Weed as originally intended. After at least a dozen listens to Strawberry Weed, I remain unimpressed and a little disappointed. I don't exactly know, what I expected, nothing extraordinary, but surely a more than they're offering on Strawberry Weed. The album's not terrible, it's solid indie pop, just not that good as you've expected from the geniuses that wrote Jerk It Out. But (!) I could be mistaken;if you're a Caesars fan, like Swedish indie pop or just want to prove me wrong, go over to 7digital to buy the 2-CD record.

MP3: Caesars - She's Getting High

Well, wasn't all indie today. Maybe I should look for more decent hip hop.

or maybe I'm just gonna get something to eat.

have a nice week!

boo boo goo goo

2008-05-25T00:40:00.001+02:00

I've denied it , but now it's official: Albert Hammond Jr's sophomore LP Como Te Llama will be released in the mid of June. Alright, that is basically nothing to be sad about, still I don't approve of him doing that record. Why? It means, that Albert probably'll have a tour, TV appearances and all that stuff and the next Strokes record is even farther away. Still, he's a Stroke, so go buy the new single GfC via amazon.

MP3: Albert Hammond Jr - GfC (YSI)

Coming to the point of my post: a mix! As usual: Somethin' old, somethin' new, some indie, some electro and something different. I've just come from work and I'm pretty exhausted, so no detailed explanation. I'll probably come back to some of the artist for detailed album review in the next days. Maybe. You know the game: Listen to the songs and if you like 'em, click on the links on the sidebar.

Enjoy

MP3: Wax Tailor - A Woman's Voice (YSI)

MP3: Purple Crush - Physical Attraction (Madonna cover) (YSI)

MP3: Bakers At Dawn - Endless (YSI)

MP3: Morten Sorenson - Visage (YSI)

MP3: Surrounded - Safe Tomorrow Sun (YSI)

MP3: Ero - Electrotoxic Gravitizer (Skew-if Remix) (YSI)

MP3: Beachfield - Theme Person (YSI)

MP3: Cof Cof - Forbidden Cocktail (YSI)

MP3: DJ Mehdi - Leave It Alone (YSI)

MP3: Caesars - Boo Boo Goo Goo (YSI)

MP3: Peaches - I'm The Kinda (YSI)

MP3: Cazals - Comfortable Silence (YSI)

and for the lazy ones:

boo boo goo goo mix

man, I'm tired.

Have a nice Saturday night.

- I'm getting lazy with the post titles. Picking funny song names is just so much easier

I have godzilla 'round my house drinking tea

2008-05-19T16:08:00.001+02:00

So, the third album Synthetique of French electro trio Prototypes is out today in France. So how is Synthetique? I have to admit, even though it's Prototypes third album, I haven't listened to Mutants Mediatiques or Tout Le Monde Cherche Quelque Chose A Faire, so I've treated it like a debut. I've already posted an awesome remix of Danse Sur La Merde by Dopewerewolf, which you can still find here. My point is, due to the remix, I've had somewhat high expectations of Synthetique, that haven't really been fulfilled. I thought the record was going to sound like Yelle on drugs. Fact is, it doesn't, but seeing as I'm not one of these hobby music critics, who find their satisfaction by slagging off albums, I did find some reason why you still should go buy it: Prototypes did a nice job mixing electro, rock , 60's rythm and indie. It's danceable and especially the english vocals are amusing to listen to and Un Coup De Langue is actually really catchy. It's not Yelle on drugs, but it's a nice multifaceted record and you can order your copy here.

MP3: Prototypes - Un Coup De Langue

MP3: Prototypes - Go To Hell Mademoiselle

Yes, I've also boarded the hype train on The Ting Tings, that is currently coursing through a lot of blogs and it's damn right this way. After two successfully release singles, the debut We Started Nothing finally dropped today in the UK, tomorrow in the US and in May 30th in Germany. The album is full of surprises and genres(synth, power pop, electroclash, indie, etc etc), the kind of record, that really won't get boring that easy. As already Blood Red Shoes've shown us, one only needs two to create amazing debuts or simply play ass kicking shows. It's refreshing to know, that there are still good bands out, whose hype from the NME hasn't destroyed their reputation or our views on them and their reputation.. you know what I mean.

That's Not My Name, Fruit Machine and Shut Up and Let Me Go are obviously the highlights of the album, but even softer songs like Traffic Light are wonderful to listen to.

Right, you should click this to order We Started Nothing.

MP3: The Ting Tings - Keep Your Head

MP3: The Ting Tings - Impacilla Carpisung

I seem to be missing lots of stuff recently, right? And I don't mean the albums that I'm ignoring on purpose(Third, Accelerate, Last Night, St. Jude, The Odd Couple etc), but records I do want to review on, but somehow seem to be a month late. Better late than never. Anyway, Temposhark's The Invisible Line was released on March, 31st and I've only listened to it just recently. I've gotten into them about two years ago, when I found Joy on their myspace. For those, who don't know Temposhark yet: They're a four piece British band doing mostly electro clash. Kinda like The Whip. I think, of all the bands I've compared to The Whip so far, Temposhark have the most similarities with them, only they're more rock, bit both embody the synthesis of rock and electro synth without missing to sound cheesy from time to time. Even though Temposhark hail from London, they sound strangely American.. dunno if I should approve of that. Anyway, on The Invisible Line, they have some guest appearance, for example on Not That Big with Imogen Heap and on Battleships with Sophie Solomon. Cool, eh?

Gp get the album right here.

MP3: Temposhark - It's Better To Have Loved

MP3: Temposhark - Knock Me Out

We do have some fine debuts today: Danish Alphabeat's This Is Alphabeat is going to replace The Kooks' Konk as best summer record 2008. A summer record in my opinion is an album you can put on while perhaps lying on the grass in the sun and the music simply enhances your good mood or even gives you the good mood. Alphabeat truly convey this sentiment, because their debut is full of funny, catchy indie pop songs. If you don't know what I'm talking about, just imagine The Zutons, only more indie pop. Speaking of NME, it's truly anticipated writers described them as "The best Scandinavian band since ABBA… ". Wouldn't quite agree to that, but it seems the NME got one thing right: that this one hot indie band, you really shouldn't miss. And if you still don't get it( can happen sometimes, because I express myself rather cumbersomely), simply listen to the two songs below and then go here for purchasing This Is Alphabeat.

MP3: Alphabeat - Boyfriend

MP3: Alphabeat - Fantastic 6

Now we got a real genre juggling album: Alan Wilkis' Babies Dream Big. I can't even name most of the influences this record is dealing with: 70's/89's funk, rock, indie, soul, r'n'b and so on. I think if I keep trying to catch it with words, maybe I'll ruin it. Go have a listen yourself and then get it @ cdbaby.

MP3: Alan Wilkis - Girls on Bikes (YSI)

MP3: Alan Wilkis - Burnin' (YSI)

Now something really, really amazing: Wolf Parade's new record At Mount Zoomer. After they're breathtaking debut Apologies To The Queen Mary in 2005, we finally have a successor after three long years. The sophomore record by the Canadian indie rock band will be released in the mid of June, precisely the 16th via Subpop. Right now, I wouldn't say the 9 song collective surpasses it's predecessor, but is nevertheless just as good. But my opinion could change in like a month, if the album grows on me and that is very likely to happen. I should make a mental note to re-review it on June 16th. The sound has still that nostalgic yearning for something, that is somehow beyond us and can probably only be interpreted by the band itself. At Mount Zoomer has that ingenious effect of leaving the listener wondering...the subject on what you're wondering isn't really clear, you're just wondering... Or if you're not into deep thinking: the album has a lot of amazing indie/folk melodies.

Well, hopefully this time I've made my point clear: GO GET IT WHEN IT COMES OUT!

Click this.

MP3: Wolf Parade - Bang Your Drum

MP3: Wolf Parade - An Animal In Your Care

Alright, we're nearly at the end of this post, but before I finish, I want you to focus on some last things:

First: After Last Shadow Puppets, Miles Kane is back with his Rascals and finally the debut is on it's way. But before that, there's always a single, in this case Freakbeat Phantom, which will be out June, 2nd, two weeks before the album Rascalize. You should get the 7" here. A Hand In The Shadow would be the b-side of Freakbeat Phantom.

MP3: The Rascals - A Hand In The Shadow

Second: Free Things For Poor People would be a good post title, but it's mainly the name of the very good, very new Infadels single. Their sophomore record Universe In Reverse is coming towards us also on June, 16th and like already said, there's always a new single ahead. Haven't listened to Infadels for quite a while, have to say I'm astonished to find myself loving the new songs. Get the 7" here.

MP3: Infadels - Godzilla

Third: Good EP's never get out of style. I've just found Friendly Fires' 2006 Photobooth EP. I already forgot, I had it. It's always refreshing to listen to something, you haven't listened to in a while. Even better, when you're in the knowing that Friendly Fires are currently recording their debut and hopefully it hits the stores this year. Buy the EP here.

MP3: Friendly Fires - Photobooth

Fourth: Lions At Your Door have a really hot track called C-C-C Crossfire. Point.

MP3: Lions At Your Door - C-C-C Crossfire!

Man, I feel drained right now. Haven't done such a long post in a while. Have to get used to it. Feels good, tho'.

Have a nice Monday!

take care

hearts on fire

2008-05-14T22:10:00.003+02:00

Between working the whole weekend and listening almost non stop to Colourful Life, I still managed to squeeze in some other music for a blog post. As it is this time of the year, when I'm plagued with allergies, my head seems to be filled with water, which is to say: I can't concentrate. Seeing as I haven't compiled a mix in a while, I did one for today.

But first: A brand new Dirty Pretty Things song! For free! Sounds like a drinking song for me, but I could be wrong... Anyway, Hippy's Son is taken from the forthcoming sophomore album which will be called Romance At Short Notice and be out in June.

MP3: Dirty Pretty Things - Hippy's Son (YSI)

Then:

The mix contains mostly new stuff, some electro, some indie, some rock, all in all great stuff etc etc. You all know that. I've put the links to the websites on the sidebar, so if you like a song, please go and support the artist. The new Vines song sounds promising, simple but decent. Let's just hope, the new record will veer stylistically towards Highly Evolved, because it's about time for a really, really good Vines record.

Enjoy:

MP3: Foals - Electric Bloom (PHTPS Dusk Mix) (YSI)

MP3: Santogold - My Superman (Mmmathias Remix) (YSI)

MP3: Björk - Earth Intruders (Xxxchange Mix) (YSI)

MP3: Top Cop - On The Beat (YSI)

MP3: Cut Copy - Hearts On Fire (Midnight Juggernauts Remix) (YSI)

MP3: Ghislain Poirier - No More Blood feat. Face-T (Hudson Mohawke remix) (YSI)

MP3: The Bastards of Fate - Oh The Desolation (YSI)

MP3: I'm In You - We are Doomed (YSI)

MP3: Straight Up! - White Girls (YSI)

MP3: Peaches + The Presidents of the United States of America - Fuck the PUSA (Immuzikation DunKi Blend) (YSI)

seeing as my brain due to allergy is currently unable to function properly, I still have the courtesy to zip it for you:

mix n*whatever

alright back to being in pain.

take care

I wish daft punk was playing at my house

2008-05-10T15:48:00.003+02:00

So the Cajun's record out, too, in the UK and the US, but Germany still has to wait until the end of May, dammit. I've just counted the times I've written about them, then with shock noticed that I've already posted half of the album. Cajun Dance Party could as well be the band I've posted the most songs... no wait, that'd be The Cribs, who'd been on this blog with a little more than twelve songs. Oh dear. Anyway, two posts ago I said something about bands who put almost every song from their singles/EPs with one or two new songs on their debut - well, Cajun Dance Party just did that. As far as I can see, there's only one new song, namely No Joana on The Colourful Life, BUT (!) that is perfectly fine. Not only because it's the Cajuns, but because they announced there will be another album sometime later this years, which will feature only brand new songs! Still Colourful Life is worth the purchase(besides that it's the most melodic and beautiful debut record I've heard in a while), containing the remastered version of the demo songs and that is truly a comfort to our ears, because the demo versions weren't ..erm that nice to listen to. I wanted to post No Joana, a wonderful soft, melodic song, as it is the new song, but after remarking that then I would've posted most of the record, I decided for the really fabulous versions of The Firework and Buttercups. I can't wait for the vinyl version to be out here in Germany and also for the new record, for which we hopefully won't have to wait much longer. I could just not post anymore Cajun Dance Party songs, until the new record is out... but I probably couldn't keep that up. Don't forget to order your copy here and until then:

MP3: Cajun Dance Party - The Firework

MP3: Cajun Dance Party - Buttercups

So, Skew is a multi-instrument artist, making really cool instrumental music. Solid beats, guitar riffs, all I can say: really niace. He had his Stadiums Are Ok EP released digitally for free. So, if you like this song, go over to his website, where you'll find even more songs!

MP3: Skew - Everything's Almost

Also, to what I've listened this week: Strip Steve's Skip School EP, like Siriusmo also signed to the German label Boys Noize Records. Decent electro/house from France, what more can you ask for? I think the EP is already out for some time, but if, like me, you haven't heard of Strip Steve before and you really like Pacey's, visit arcade mode and bring some money.

MP3: Strip Steve - Pacey's

I don't quite remember how I got into Pony Pony Run Run, maybe I have a thing for bands with horse names(Poney Poney, NYPC, Band of Horses, The Ponys, Poni Hoax, Fuckpony, International Pony, etc) or maybe because they make exciting electropop/new rave music, despite the fact that new rave is so 2006. Probably the latter. They remind me a bit of The Whip, only more powerpop. I've snatched Boy/Girl Surrender from discodust and I can only recommend it to you!

MP3: Pony Pony Run Run - Boy/Girl Surrender (Summer Edit)

Next is a sweet MGMT remix from Mmmathias, who as it seems hasn't been a myspacer for more than a short time. Interesting, I thought everybody has a myspace since... forever. Anyway, his remix is really good and you should check out his other two songs on his space, they're just as good.

MP3: MGMT - The Youth (Mmmatthias Remix)

Next is a new track by The Chaingang of 1974 aka Kamtin Mohager. You can hear he's a pretty big fan of LCD Soundsystem and The Presets and his music settles right between the two bands. A good place, I'd say. He has a record in the making called Mad Paranoid, which will hopefully be out soon, because I'm really looking forward to it. So, go over to his myspace for more awesome tracks.

MP3: The Chaingang Of 1974 - I Wish Daft Punk Was Playing At My House

couldn't resist:

MP3: LCD Sound System - Daft Punk Is Playing At My House

...and we're staying in the electro hotel with two other very cool tracks: one is from Valerna and the second is them remixing Silk's Freak Me. If you go to Valerna's myspace, you can also download a 45 minute long mix for free. That's awesome. And these, too:

MP3: Silk - Freak Me (Vlrna Remix)

MP3: Valerna - Brandon Knows Me

After their LP, Holy Fuck have been getting rather a lot of attention due to their Radiohead remix. As I don't care much for Radiohead, I do care very much for their rerelease of Lovely Allen, which features a very lovely Riton rerub. You can get the Lovely Allen 7" right here.

MP3: Holy Fuck -Lovely Allen (Riton Rerub)

Alright, gotta go work to get money for a new notebook.

Have a nice weekend!

and then

2008-05-07T19:20:00.001+02:00

there are Tokyo Police Club and their long-awaited debut Elephant Shell. Some time ago, I promise to do a review on Elephant Shell. Shame it took me so long, but the main reason for my hesitation was, that the voice of TPC singer David Monks reminds me of some other band that I do like very much, but somehow can't name. Could be Bombay Bicycle Club, I don't know. Stuff like that really freaks me out, but since I don't get any wiser on that subject, I decided to post about them today. Elephant Shell is a truly refreshing indie rock album: It features average 2-3 minute songs without any fuzz(like keyboards, synth etc) only the basic rock instruments:guitar, bass and drums. The album has a total of 28 minutes, which is absolutely acceptable for a good indie rock debut. The single Tessellate is the indisputable highlight of the whole album, amongst my favorites Nursey Academy and Centennial. One could argue that most of the songs sound the same, but that's only a weak argument for lazy listeners. Elephant Shell is already out since April, 22nd and if you haven't got yourself a copy, please do that immediately, because there are only a few debuts which stick to the true indie rock manner. So go over to amazon for your own copy of Elephant Shell.

MP3: Tokyo Police Club - Nursey Academy

MP3: Tokyo Police Club - The Baskervilles

next are Buffet Libre's Verbena Selected 3, the last part of their Verbena Selected Trilogy. As with the last two mixes, the songs are selected by the finest artists, which makes it even cooler.

If you're not convinced, do have a look at the track list and then listen to it.

TRACKLIST:
1. Sidechains - Buffetlibre Theme
2. Adventure Kid - De Lorean Motor Company [Selected by I'm From Barcelona]
3. Muscles - Sweaty (Shazam remix) [Selected by Softlightes]
4. T2 - Heartbroken [Selected by The Pipettes]
5. Golden Boy - Rippin Kittin [Selected by The Raveonettes]
6. Uffie - Ready To Uff [Selected by Sohodolls]
7. Does It Offend You, Yeah? - We Are Rockstars [Selected by Zookeeper]
8. Holy Ghost! - Hold On [Selected by Irene]
9. Familjen - Det Snurrar I Min Skalle [Selected by Seabear]
10. Lykke Li - Little Bit [Selected by Of Montreal]
11. Autokratz - Pardon Garçon [Selected by Kaiser Chiefs]
12. Schnitzer - 12:30 [Selected by Das Pop]
13. Cassius - Under Influence [Selected by Margot & The Nuclear So and So's]
14. Björk - Wanderlust (Ratatat remix) [Selected by Tilly & The Wall]
15. The Bug feat Killa P & Flow Dan - Skeng (Kode 9 remix) [Selected by Bright Eyes]
16. Black Moth Super Rainbow - Sun Llips [Selected by The Go! Team]
17. Josh and Anand - What Wonderful Snow [Selected by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin]
18. Orange Juice - Rit It Up [Selected by Stars]
19. Gary Numan - Are Friends Electric (Andy Gray remix) [Selected by The New Pornographers]
20. Apparat - Hailin From The Edge [Selected by Editors]

DOWNLOAD:

MP3: Verbena Selected N°3

I'd have posted more today, but my internet is unbelievably slow today and it deems useless sitting for another hour to upload two more songs, pfsh.

take care

- g'bye

no cow, no pow

2008-05-05T15:10:00.003+02:00

Finally.

I've been talking about it for ages and now it happened: Hadouken's Music For An Accelerated Culture dropped. Today. This fact is even more awesome than the record itself.. no wait, the record is more awesome, pfshh. Surprisingly, there aren't many known songs taken from the previously released Not Here To Please You mix tape. It happens often that bands release 6 -7 song EPs and then put almost every song onto the album among two or three new songs and you ask yourself: why buy the album if you already own most of it? That's not the point here with Hadouken!, there's That Boy That Girl, Get Smashed Gate Crash and Liquid Lives, but the other 8 songs are brand new. I'm astonished find a good amount of singing on Music For An Accelerated Culture and less rap. Also more quiet or 'softer' somgs like What She Did and Driving to Nowhere give the impression of a multifaceted record. All in all, it was so worth the longwait. Go get it from HMV or amazon.

MP3: Hadouken! - Driving Nowhere

MP3: Hadouken! - Spend Your Life

Alright, some time ago I mentioned the Ed Rec Vol. 3 compilation is coming towards us on May, 26th, via Ed Banger Records obviously. As already set, it's track list is flawless: new Justice remix, two Oizo songs, Krazy Baldhead, Uffie, Feadz, Mehdi, DSL and so on. If you wanna impress your friends, parents, teachers or oblivious DJs, go buy it when it comes out and carry it around all the time. I already have two tracks for your listening pleasures, but do buy it in three weeks, because next to the Kitsuné compilations(and The Strokes of course), it's the coolest thing ever!

I can't find a link now, but you should be able to pre-order it on arcade mode in a week or so. I'll keep you updated. Until then:

MP3: Mr. Oizo - Minuteman's Pulse

MP3: Krazy Baldhead - No Cow, No Pow

Alright, something else you can get from arcade mode: the Diskoding mini album from Siriusmo, which was released last month via Boys Noize records. Siriusmo makes fine electro/house/dance and the mini album features an excellent Boys Noize edit, to which you can listen below. Get Diskoding @ arcade mode.

MP3: Siriusmo - Mein Menu Fahrrad (Boys Noize Edit)

I'm getting very hungry by the minute, so the next few songs I'm just gonna throw in a bunch: New CSS single Rat Is Dead is decent, a little more rock than I'd have expected, but alright. The single is taken from the forthcoming Donkey, which will be available on June, 22nd via Subpop. Hot Lava and Sante Les Amis are both very promising new indie/indie rock bands. Please go check out their websites for releases, shows, etc. And last, IDC's Bolshy Beats is simply a very good electronica/dance song and will be out as a single sometime in June.

MP3: CSS - Rat Is Dead (Rage)

MP3: Hot Lava - Apple Option Fire

MP3: Sante Les Amis - Mécanico ()

MP3: IDC - Bolshy Beats

I guess, that's it for today.

Have a nice Monday!

saturday night facts of life

2008-04-26T14:50:00.001+02:00

I know, it's not Saturday Night yet, but I do have to work later, so afternoon will have to suffice.

Finally, on of the reviews I promised: Kraak & Smaak's Plastic People. This one type of album that really grows on you the more you listen to it, at least in my opinion. Since the last time I wrote about them, they've been getting rather more attention,(mainly because Perez Hilton recommended them and described them as "Amy Winehouse meets Moby" and grudgingly I have to admit is true, sort of) which is good, because Plastic People will definitely get a high ranking on my future Top Whatever Number of Albums of 2008. As I do focus on certain genres sometimes - which I'll improve, believe me - it's refreshing to have a record which features a certain amount of genres combined and does indeed sound good. We all know that can go very wrong. Anyway, Plastic People do cover a lot: 70/80's funk in songs such as Bobby & Whitney or Squeeze Me, Reggae and R'N'B vocals in That's My Word or instrumental electro songs such as Cornered or California Roll. It's amazing when listening to a song and then get surprised because it doesn't end as you think it would and that is very rare. Of course, all in all it's an electro record with excursions in other genres. I do hope this is the year of Kraak & Smaak and if not, well, Holland's not that far of a drive from here, if they don't get to play in Germany. You can see I'm very excited about this album and even if you didn't like Bobby & Whitney in my last post, please give it a try. Plastic People was released here in Germany yesterday and the rest of Europe during the past week. If you haven't already, go purchase the record @ Jalapeno Records.

MP3: Kraak & Smaak - Man Of The Constant Sorrow

MP3: Kraak & Smaak - Thats My Word.

Alright, in other news we got a fantastic Goose remix by US Dj Prepmode also known as Dj Simple Simon. Also his own song Warhol, really cool electro beats and if I'm not mistaken, it's a mash-up which features snippets if Justice's DVNO. I'm im a bit of a hurry, otherwise I'd figure out the other parts, but if you do, let me know. Please check out his myspace for further songs.

MP3: Prepmode - Warhol

MP3: Goose - British Mode (prepmode's heavy on the kick rmx)

The last one today is Database's remake of George Benson's Turn You Love Around. The song is featured in Buffet Libre's Rewind Project, a mixtape which features remixes, edits and covers of 80's songs with bands such as Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Dragonette or The Toxic Avenger. The whole thingy will be available sometime in June. Looking forward to it.

MP3: Database - Turn Your Love Around (Benson Cover/Rewind Project)

- I'm off, have to earn money..

hello? is this thing on?

2008-04-25T18:34:00.001+02:00

MP3: !!! - Hello? Is This Thing On? (YSI)

I was quite pleasantly surprised to find out today, that Hadouken! remixed The Whip's Frustration and the outcome is really good. Well, of course it's good, because it's Hadouken! remixing an already fantastic The Whip song. Anyway, the best part is: you can download it for free from The Whip's website, as they described it in their blog. To avoid signing up for The Whip's website for whatever reason, you can aswell download it below. And if you haven't got a copy of The Whip's X Marks Destination, you can purchase your it on HMV.

MP3: The Whip - Frustration (Hadouken! Remix) (YSI)

So, as usual, this track has already made the rounds of some blogs, but to make absolute sure, that everyone knows the true promise of The Black Ghosts' new song I Want Nothing remixed by Frankmusik, I'll upload it anyway. I Want Nothing will be out in the next few days, on April 28th to be precise and is the first single to be taken from their forthcoming debut album. Even better, the debut album has already a release date, namely the end of June. So stay optimisitic my friends that the record really drops at the end of June via Southern Fried Records and in the meantime, purchase I Want Nothing by clicking this.

MP3: The Black Ghosts - I Want Nothing (Frankmusik Remix) (YSI)

I wasn't quite sure wether to post this remix or not. I'm not a big fan of Muse remixes, mostly because the result turns out to sound distorted and just.. wrong. Since I'm a huge Muse fan, I always feel as though the magic within the songs vanishes, when remixed. Nevertheless, the Does It Offend You, Yeah? remix of Map Of The Problematique isn't half bad, so:

MP3: Muse - Map Of The Problematique (Does It Offend You, Yeah Remix) (YSI)

Next Bipolar Badwise from Melbourne make cool synth electro. They were formerly known as industrial based TNB, but changed name and genre in 2006 to make really nice electro. You can also listen to more songs on their myspace or on Triple J Unearthed. As far as I can see, there is no release coming up, but if I were you, I'd check on their myspace every now and then.

MP3: Bipolar Badwise - Sacrifice (YSI)

Let me tell you about Fan-Tan: They're hailing from North Carolina, but are now based in New York City. I'd describe their music as experimental indie rock. They've just had an EP out called Bars In Windows. If you like what you hear, please go here for any further information.

MP3: Fan-Tan - Fall Of Rome (YSI)

So, Swedish The Sweet Serenades really do make sweet indie pop music and call their music "testosterone pop". I Can Never Die remind me of a softer, Swedish version of Los Campesinos! and as Los Campesinos! are awesome, you can think your part. They've released their second EP called First Taste and have their debut album in recording which is scheduled for later this year. You can get their EP by either hopping over to iTunes or CD Baby.
MP3: The Sweet Serenades - I Can Never Die (YSI)

The Satin Peaches remind me of some bands, whose name I just can't come up with. I know it's also a cool indie pop band... if there were a machine which would take my thoughts and then put it into words or music and find me a perfect match, that'd be so cool. Anyway, as already said, The Satin Peaches are a cool indie band from Detroit and just signed to Island Records in the UK. After their single Well Well Well Well in 2007, they're putting out an album later this year. If you're interested, go watch The Satin Peaches TV on their website for updates.
MP3: The Satin Peaches - Wash It Away (YSI)

And the last one for today: A very, very awesome remix of Boys Noize' & Down by The Missiles, which someone dropped in a comment box of one of my former posts:

MP3: Boys Noize - & Down (The Missiles Remix) (YSI)

Thanks to the anonymous poster!

- I'm off

live fast, die old

2008-04-21T14:02:00.007+02:00

So, here I am again, after "just a week" of non-posting, but believe me I feel very guilty. Between working, going back to university and doing nothing, I've been simply too lazy too post anything. But today, I do have something to talk about.

Alright, first of all, there's a new Cajun Dance Party track called The Hill, The View & The Lights, that has already made the rounds, still it's awesome. Ok, since I am a somewhat big Cajun Dance Party fan, which you can relate to the multitude of CDP tracks I've uploaded, this statement isn't very surprising nor impartial. Consider this: If it'd been a bad track, I wouldn't post it - but then again: Why should Cajun Dance Party write a bad song?
Oh, you can prelisten to Colourful Life on the band's website and preorder the record right here.
MP3: Cajun Dance Party - The Hill, The View & The Lights

So, let me tell you about Red Light Company: They hail from London - where basically every good indie rock band comes from - and they've just signed to Lavolta Records, an indie label home to other great bands such as Kissy Sell Out or The Dykeenies. I'd describe them as melancholic indie rock, think a more indie Keane with guitars and ten times better or a more less melancholic Stars. They're having an EP out called With Lights Out to be released on April, 28th for digital download and on CD/vinyl on May, 26th. Please visit their myspace for further release information.
MP3: Red Light Company - Fine Fascination (YSI)

Next are Canadian Tr Plus Tr - weird name, the music's alright tho'. Synth pop, similar to The Tough Alliance, only less rock and more synth. They also have a release coming up next week, meaning their debut Rumble, which is due on April 27th. If you like Making Gold, head over to the band's website for any release related information.
MP3: Tr Plus Tr - Making Gold (YSI)

Thot are a electro/rock band residing in Belgium. They have a new EP called Year Of The Thistle, which I suppose is already out. Since I can't find any link for purchase, I'll simply redirect you to Thot's blog, if you like what you hear. Moving Hills is a fast, more alternative, industrial song and if you like me like it, please go here and support the artist.
MP3: Thot - Moved Hills (YSI)

I've already posted a Munk track two months ago, but since the remixes are awesome, another one won't hurt. This time Maral Salmassi and Zero Cash, whose track Light Of Love I posted last week. Munk's new single Life Fast Die Old also features two other very good remixes, one from Headman and one from The Juan Maclean. Please visit Munk's record label Gomma Records if you want to listen for more. Also, Munk will be releasing a new album called Cloudbuster in June, an album of which I'm sure I'll be talking about.
MP3: Munk - Live Fast Die Old (Maral Salmassi & Zero Cash Remix) (YSI)

The last time I posted a Last Shadow Puppets track, I totally forgot who they were(meaning Miles Kane from The Rascals and Alex Turner from Arctic Monkeys), even though the tough similarity to Arctic Monkeys should have shook me instantly, but nevermind my little moment of musical weakness... As many of you may know, their new record The Age Of Understatement is out today in Europe and in North America on May, 6th via Domino Records. I have to admit, even though I do like their songs, I was a bit disappointed to notice that the Last Shadow Puppets do not differ that much from Arctic Monkeys in style. Nevertheless I'm buying The Age Of Understatement anyway and you should too by clicking this. The mp3 below is taken from an acoustic session in New York earlier this year. Enjoy!
MP3: The Last Shadow Puppets - My Mistakes Were Made For You (YSI)

Alright, if you've known indie rock band The Children (I didn't) you may now know Twisted Wheel from Manchester, because part of the former band The Children are now integrated into Twisted Wheel. Their new 7'' She's A Weapon comes out today (!) as a limited edition via Columbia Records. She's A Weapon reminds me a lot of The Horrors' Jack The Ripper, which is a good thing. That ressemblance is probably provoked by the rough demo sound. Nevertheless it's a really cool song. If you want to purchase the 7", you can either visit one of their shows or if you live in the UK check these record stores or simply visit their Columbia page and hope a download link will be up sometime soon.
MP3: Twisted Wheel - She's A Weapon (demo) (YSI)

To the next two mp3s I do not need to say very much. We got a very good remix by Ed Banger stars DJ Mehdi and Busy P of Bumblebeez's Pump Up The Bass and an even more awesome remix by A-Trak of London's Count & Sinden's Beeper. Both are listed below and both are - as already mentioned - awesome. Speaking of Ed Banger, you've surely heard that Vol. 3 of the Ed Banger compilation is coming towards us, on May 26th to be precise. Probably most of the bloggers are peeing their pants at the mere thought of it, mostly because it features an excellent list of the known Ed Banger crew (Feadz, Oizo, Justice, etc) just like the Kitsuné Mainson compilations. You can already buy tees @arcade mode and be sure to check there when to preorder the compilation.
MP3: Count & Sinden - Beeper (A Trak Remix) (YSI)
MP3: Bumblebeez - Pump Up The Bass (DJ Mehdi & Busy P remix) (YSI)

And before I end this post, because my internet won't let me upload anymore mp3s, another Fisher Preyes remix for your ears, as awesome as ever. This time French band Adam Kesher are the lucky ones to be remixed with their song Local Girl.
MP3: Adam Kesher - Local Girl(Fisher Preyes Remix) (YSI)

Alright, more to come in the next few days.
G'bye

woah - stop here for a sec

2008-04-10T19:05:00.003+02:00

Sometimes I hate living in Germany. I've just tried again to preorder Hadouken!'s debut on vinyl, but it's not even listed on amazon or Warner yet. Coming to preorder music, Germany is very limited. Being a poor student, I can't afford purchasing it in the U.K. or any other foreign country. Well, guess I just have to be patient.
Same goes for Apocalypso which drops in the UK and Australia in the next few days, but in Germany in a month. A month! I do want to support the artists by buying their records or downloads, but I'm not willing to pay full 40€ for the import, that's just crazy. Anyway, I wanted to post about Apocalypso and no the unfairness of the world:
As I listened to My People in November/December for the first time, I thought Apocalypso would turn out just as raw as the single, in style of Down Down Down from Beams. It's more varied, there are more 'quiet', slower songs like If I Know You, Anywhere or the experimental Aeons. It's different, I think the band tried more stuff than on their previous works. So far, I like Eucalyptus, Talk Like That and Together the most. If you're residing in the UK or Australia and do not have to pay millions for the import(lucky bastards) visit amazon or here for ordering Apocalypso.

MP3: The Presets - Eucalyptus

MP3: The Presets - Together

Next is the really cool remix of Poney Poney's Cross The Fader EP, which has been released last month. It's just as good as their Junior EP, with remixes from Bitchee Bitchee Ya Ya Ya, Headman and produced by Justice's Xavier de Rosnay. You can purchase Cross The Fader here @ djtunes.

MP3: Poney Poney - Cross the Fader (Headman mix)

Mgmt are getting a lot of attention these days, which is funny, because Oracular Spectactular has been out for quite a while. Still it's awesome, because Mgmt are awesome and they deserve it. In honour of that:

MP3: MGMT - 4th Dimensional Transition

Next, The Fratellis just had their new song Mistress Mabel aired on Xfm. I'd say it's typical Fratellis, singing about yet another girl - this time her name's Mabel - though it's a little more rock. Ok though. Sorry for the lack of quality, but I'm not that much of a Fratellis fan to put more effort in finding a better mp3.
The single Mistress Mabel will be out on May, 26th and the following album Here We Stand on June, 9th.

MP3: The Fratellis - Mistress Mabel (Radio Rip)

You've probably already heard the remix from Italian electro band Herr Styler of Amari's Le gite fuori porta, but you may not have heard the cool track that is Stuck In Between featuring the Italian soul singer Gabriele Aprile. Please visit their myspace for further information.
MP3: Herr Styler - Stuck In Between
Also, Khan and I'm Single Records are releasing a new single called Chitin Body on April, 21st, following up to Khan's Who Never Rests Remixed Vol. 1(featuring remixes by Kaos e.g.), which is out since January 2008. It's a funky mix of indie vocals and electro beats and it features also German DJ Zero Cash. Go here for release information and click below for the b-side.
MP3: Zero Cash & Khan - Light Of Love

Johnny Neon do indeed sound like a British indie/electro/synth band, but they band does actually hail from South Africa. They've done a video for Heart Attack which you can watch clicking this - I'd put it up if I were into putting up videos, but I'm not. They band is using a lot of synthesizers in their songs, which reminds me of Plastic Operator, though Johnny Neon are a bit more indie. Anyway, for any further information visit their myspace.
MP3: Johnny Neon - Dance on fire

Going on to Spanish producer Sidechains, who also has new songs. It's mostly electronica and new wave, except for Dr. Funk, which as the name indicates, is also mixed with a litte funk. Intresting outcome. sidechains was also featured on the Droppin' Bombs compilation, which is out since Janouary and for you to purchase via iTunes.
MP3:Sidechains - Dr. Funk
Alright, and last, you may or may not have noticed that the last months have had good and very good releases(Crystal Castles, Cut Copy, Sebastien Tellier, Lightspeed Champion, Whip, Ssion, etc etc) and that I left out other more or less good releases, e.g: the R.E.M., Portishead, Gnarls Barkley and so on. Mainly, because I'm not that interested enough in those records - sounds ignorant I know - but it's the truth. First of all, as you may already know, I'm not that big of a Radiohead fan. I didn't freak out when they oh so surprisingly released In Rainbows, nor am I going to comment the Nude remix contest that is taking almost every blogger's breath away - but (!) since it's a competition and the contestants should be supported, please go here and vote(if you haven't done so already). I listened to the first five remixes and I could say I like the one from Hipster Runoff.
That's it for today.

MP3: The Beatles - I'm So Tired

no, that's it.
have a nice weekend

3 tracks for the 3rd day of the week

2008-04-02T21:46:00.002+02:00

The new MSTRKRFT EP Bounce is pretty much amazing, it contains three very good songs, the radio version of Bounce of course as well as the extended version, both featuring US rapper N.O.R.E. and the murderous b-side Vuvuvu, which I've uploaded below. You can purchase Bounce here and if you wanna prelisten to the ace encounter between electro and rap, go visit Ants In My Trance or Waves At Night for that.

MP3: MSTRKFRT - Vuvuvu

Also, the Juan MacLean Happy House EP: 'old news' since it's been released a month ago, but since I do like it very much, I can aswell say something about it a month later. As you may already know, the EP has three tracks, the original aswell as two pretty good remixes, one from the New Yorker Prince Language and the other(in my opinion even better) one from Lee Douglas, also a NY resident. Get Happy House @ juno.

MP3: The Juan MacLean - Happy House (Lee Douglas Remix)

and last we've got a new track from the dutch trio Kraak & Smaak, of which I'm not sure most of you've already heard of. They've got a new record coming out on April, 21st, it's called Plastic People and it's full of surprises and genres: electro, funk, hip hop, reggae, funny computer voices etc etc. I'm doing a full review on it with the other reviews I've promised for ages(Tokyo Police Club, Hadouken!, etc).
In the meantime, listen to Bobby & Whitney, a cool electro track until about a minute, when a Prince-like voice comes up and the song turn into an 80's funk song, which is basically even cooler. "We're so much better than Bobby & Whitney.."

MP3: Kraak & Smaak - Bobby & Whitney

oh btw, visit Disco.Is.Um for an awesome new Presets track!

- I'm off
take care

du und dein automobil

2008-03-30T21:35:00.005+02:00

how 'bout an e compilation? Made one today, because it's Sunday evening and I'm bored. I've been to the Hadouken! show on Wednesday and it was pretty awesome. The venue was small, the people and the band were both wild, crazy and in a very good mood. They've only played for about 50 minutes, though all the important songs along some new ones were in the setlist(Liquid Lives, TBTG, Dance Lesson, Bounce, etc etc). Speaking of new Hadouken! songs, I've got a snippet for you today: it's called Mister Misfortune, it's from the forthcoming debut Music For An Accelerated Culture and it's awesome, different tho'. Seeing as I've been to see Datarock also very recently, it should by honoured aswell, but with a slightly more older song. The rest is basically self-explanatory, new LB's album's alright, same goes for Tocadisco's LP. Found The Sons five minutes ago on insound, was a bit curious...basic brit indie, cool. What'd be a good mix without 19 minutes of odd noises from Raccoo-oo-oon? The Cribs' I'm A Realist 7" is good, besides haven't heard a Cribs aswell as a Das Pop song in a while - sounds all still very nice. Thought some older songs (from the 90's *cough*) would be good, especially coming from Stereo Total and Dj Spooky. I could have put up one of the DVNO remixes, but you can find them basically everywhere on basically every blog...ok ok, exaggerating.

MP3: Hadouken! - Mister Misfortune
MP3: Datarock - Stay

MP3: Hot Chip - Sensual Seduction (Snoop Dogg Cover)
MP3: The Long Blondes - Round The Hairpin
MP3: Tocadisco - Spooky808
MP3: The Sons - Kids with Knives
MP3: Raccoo-oo-oon - Naked Apocalypse
MP3: The Cribs - Kind Words From The Broken Hearted
MP3: Das Pop - Baby Of Gold
MP3: Stereo Total - Du und dein Automobil
MP3: DJ Spooky - Degree Zero

- oh yeah, because today I'm a very bored, but also a very nice person, I zipped it for ya(not the Naked Apocalypse obviously).
get them @ amazon, insound, iTunes, beatport, juno etc

- I'm off
g'nite

okay, let's talk about magic

2008-03-26T17:36:00.009+01:00

hello internet world, I'm back again from my holiday.
I don't have much time today(when do I have time?I'm sorry), but I'm going to see Hadouken! in a few hours, which is a pretty good reason. So if someone reads this post in time and is in Frankfurt, come along!
So, how surprisingly: a new Raconteurs record! You've probably read all about it in basically every blog, so this won't be any news. Consolers Of The Lonely is decent though, nice progress from Broken Boy Soldiers, but nothing spectacular. It's out since yesterday and you can get it via amazon.
MP3: The Raconteurs - The Switch and the Spur
MP3: The Raconteurs - Five on the Five
had to take'em down

Konk is due in two weeks and I decided to say a few sentences about it. It's definiteley more rocky than Inside/Out, though not much different. The main topics are pretty much the same: girls, love, girls, sex, relationships, going out and so on. Nevertheless Konk's timing is perfect for being a nice summer album with light 3-4 minute songs. Can't help myself, but I'm a huge sucker for Do You Wanna. Get it here when it comes out via Virgin Records.
MP3: The Kooks - Do You Wanna
MP3:The Kooks - Down To The Market

Else: the Ssion's Clown 7" has already been released last month aswell as their record Fools Gold, but I wanted something crazy but awesome for today, so here we are - btw Bullshit is amazing. Get it @ juno.
MP3: Ssion - Clown (Iggybaby Remix)
MP3: Ssion - Bullshit
Ah, the Fuck Buttons's Street Horrrsing EP is pretty good, especially the 10 minute long Okay, Let's Talk About Magic - well not for you, if you can't stand the sound of screeching guitars. You can own the EP by clicking this.
MP3: Fuck Buttons - Okay, Let's Talk About Magic

As in other good electronic releases, new Cut Copy LP In Ghost Colours will be out on April, 8th via Modular Records. It's just like you'd expect their second studio record, solid electro beats, nice lyrics, perfect balance between indie and electro, kinda like a more indie based Crystal Castles. You should preorder In Ghost Colours via the label link above.
MP3: Cut Copy - We Fight For Diamonds
MP3: Cut Copy - Nobody Lost, Nobody Found
Coming to other good remixes, the dj duo Hooker and De Freitas have been known mainly because of their fantastic remix of Trash Fashion's Why Can't We Be Friends. So if you liked that one, you'll also like these two:
MP3: Atelier Nouveau - IMOK (hooker and de freitas remix)
MP3: Deluka - Flashback (Hooker & De Freitas remix)
see some more fantastic remixes of Trash Fashion by the duo there @ Hot Biscuits.
Now, coming to the end, I also have a few good tracks, that have been sent to me. Please check them out and also the website, which I'll keep adding to the sidebar tomorrow. You know, indie, electro and so on:
MP3: Coralcola - Gallivanter
MP3: Astronaut - Darkest Breads (Coralcola Marble Rye Remix)
MP3: Home Video - I Can Make You Feel It
MP3: Milke - I Need Your Love (Joe and Will Ask remix)
MP3: Vanilla Swingers - I'll Stay Next To You
MP3: Robert Church And The Holy Community - Sunday Love

Okay, I'm off to seeing Hadouken! now!
take care

another mix?? on a sunday morning??

2008-03-16T14:29:00.002+01:00

MP3: The Velvet Underground - Sunday Morning

Even though it's already two o'clock, I still call it morning. Everything before noon is actually night for me, there's no need to get up so early .. oh wait, there is one: I'm leaving for my holiday in a few hours! Since I expect to have no internet at all, which means, no possibilities to post, I decided on another mix before I'm off. Since I still have to start packing, I can't review anything, because that'd take too much time. The mix contains mostly electro, old, new, good, awesome, you know it.
See you in a week:

MP3: LCD Soundsystem - Too Much Love
MP3: Fischerspooner - Danse En France
MP3: New Young Pony Club - Ice Cream (The Hooks Remix)
MP3: The Whip - Trash (Let's Go To War Remix)
MP3: The Loose Cannons - Raw (Kissy Sell Out Mix)
MP3: Kissy Sell Out - Harriet
MP3: Krafty Kuts - Ashley's Roachclip
MP3: TEPR - En Direct De La Côte (Alavi Rerox)
MP3: Goldfrapp - A&E (Gui Boratto Remix)

get them @ beatport

I'm off, because:
MP3: Scouting For Girls - I Need A Holiday

take care