electronic crack.

apologies.

2008-07-24T08:36:00.002-04:00

My long hiatus has been the result of:
getting a Wii, and playing extensively
lack of interest in anything that has been released lately
Justice's horribly new religious song
school, and work.
I'll try and update a little more regularly now and then, that is, if anybody is even left to read this after my disappointing hiatus.

In other news...
I like Fred Falke. A lot, for some reason. I like just about everything he does. I just wish there was more out there of his own works rather than his remixes of songs, but hey, DJ's can only do so much you know.

Pryda - Pjanoo (Fred Falke Remix)
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cepi+

2008-07-15T19:23:00.007-04:00

You might remember Cepi from one of my previous posts, but if not then this is a good place to start! He's still quite young (only 19 years old) but he's already signed to the record label 760, an up-and-coming group of DJs and producers out of California.

Promo-mix Tracklist: DOWNLOAD

Daft Punk - WDPK 83.7
The Bloody Beetroots - Ill to Destroy
Lazaro Casanova - Venganza (Feliz Cartal Remix)
Justice - DVNO (Petits Pilous Remix)
Detect - Dance Dvision (Yuksek Remix)
Crookers- Lollypop
Clark Abel - Lemonhead (Crookers Remix)
Benny Benassi - Happiness Factory
ACDC - Thunderstuck (Crookers Remix)
The Bloody Beetroots - Bluto Fucks Popeye
Benny Benassi - I am Drunk (The Bloody Beetroots Remix)
The Chemical Brothers - Salmon Dance (Crookers Remix)
Beens - Rotor
SebastiAn - Motor to Interzone (Clash the Disko Kids Edit)
Hatiras & Jelo - Donkey Punch
Eric Prydz & Steve Angello - Woz Not Woz
Jay Walker - Subtitle
Steve Angello - Voices
New Order - Ceremony (Radiohead Cover)

...and an original of his, remixed by a lady who's website is here which I believe is a collab website, but none-the-less....

CEPI - P.A.T.T.K (PATTKEE Remix) DOWNLOAD

blend...of what?

2008-07-13T21:16:00.002-04:00

Everybody keeps talking about Lil' Wayne. Blender magazine rated his album Tha Carter III four and a half stars. The dude has "fear god" tattooed on his eyelids. I feel like people are only making a big deal out of this album because the artist hasn't released a thing in years. It's a comeback, yes, I know. But Blender, of all music magazines, does not have the musical background they need in order to rate some of the albums proposed. Ratata's new album got 2 and a half stars. David Bowie's Live at Santa Monica got a whopping five. Yes I'm sure it's a fantastic live set but Bowie got a full page preview, while bands like CSS and N.E.R.D get small collums with variable reviews that must have been written by a monkey. Blender values the old tried and true artists who are known to always give a good show but they lack a direction forward into music that is actually new and innovative. It's quite depressing actually. I, personally, value Spin as a much better magazine because it gave a full 6-page spread over Kid Sister, the Cool Kids and A-Trak in a previous issue and the mag also allows many of it's features to be written by interns, those with new and fresh musical taste.

On that note, I'd like to share my new favorite Crookers song. I like it because it's has a rico swave feel to it. New house for the dance floor.

Crookers - Midnight Square
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and....we're back.

2008-07-10T19:38:00.002-04:00

Apologies for the lack of posts. Got stuck in somewhat of a rut for a while, listening to the same things over and over again until I found reason to move forward. This Danger track might be new, it might not be, but it got handed to me today and I absolutely love it. It has a bit of carnival-quality to it. I can't explain it, but maybe you can listen and just know what I mean. Vague, yes, I know. Coming out of such a long hiatus is difficult; one falls behind in the blog-world when he/she does not incorporate themselves in it regularly [rambling] just listen.

Danger - 9h20
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What a summery hit. I feel summer when I hear this. That....and maybe Barbie theme music? DJ Barbie, that is. She rocks those phat beats, you know.

The Ting Tings - Shut Up and Let Me Go
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Intergalactic Bastard

2008-06-30T19:30:00.002-04:00

Intergalactic Bastard is a French group that definitely deserves some recognition. Interesting name, huh? Don't underestimate the creativity though, it shows through well with their hit "Hell Yeah," which is also appropriately titled.

Intergalactic Bastard - Hell Yeah
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Varig

2008-06-30T19:22:00.002-04:00

Varig has had the patience to sit in my inbox during my (im)patient wait for the internet to work at my house. Finally I get to release two of their songs, one that's on their myspace and one that isn't. Minimal club hits is what I would call them. Not so minimal or ambient that I would fall asleep to it, of course not! But not so heavy with bass or synths that I can barely stand it. A nice equilibrium indeed.

Varig - Pun
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Varig - Da
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Shazam

2008-06-30T16:02:00.003-04:00

I haven't heard much from Shazam since his awesome Muscles remix from a while back. This one (straight from disco dust ) is quite groovy and steady all the way through. I'm surprised he's not signed yet, since it seems like these days all you need is one hit remix and BAM, you're a superstar. Obviously you can tell I'm still worked up about the same-old remixes that keep floating around. Maybe it's hormones. Maybe it's just time to take a vacation. Too bad this blog doesn't pay. This song put me in a good mood though, and e-crack guarantees it will for you too!

The Emergency - Too Much (Shazam Remix)
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STRFCKR

2008-06-28T12:53:00.002-04:00

I heard through the grapevine....that STRFCKR is a group outta Amsterdam. How nice would that be, to be from Amsterdam? Many, many reason guys, many. They sent me a butt-load of tracks to my gmail awhile ago in between the large amounts of spam and crap I get everyday. But there they were, sending their best wishes with some of their best songs. They're style of fashion reminds me a bit of Steed Lord, but in a good way.

Marvin Gaye - Grapevine (STRFCKR remix)
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Jimmy Bo - Spank (STRFCKR re-edit) [e-crack recommends]
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Oddity - Kill You (STRFCKR das disco remix)
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Jay Z - Fallin' (STRFCKR remix)
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Jay Z - Party Life (STRFCKR remix)
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And finally, their club hit from last year:
STRFCKR - Champagne (Long Version)
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welcome, summer

2008-06-26T18:54:00.002-04:00

So yeah, I love Crookers. We all know that. Here's another one:

Crookers - Big Money Comin' Original Mix
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Danger...the guy that wears a mask. Ohhhhhh, how intriguing. Actually he can do whatever he wants because all of his tracks are good. This is a Kurtech remix that is damn good.

Danger - 11h30 (Kurtech Remix)
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I don't know if I've heard any of Tepr's actual songs, but I found a remix of one. There's something 80s about it. I heard it and for some reason thought of Paula Abdul. But in a good way. Weird.

Tepr - En Direct De La Cote (Alavi Remix)
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Now this one I really enjoy, probably the best out of the four here. I like the spoken words, particular "blood, beer, speaker, fight." The quality isn't perfect but that's cause it's a stream.

The Shoes - Knockout (80kidz Remix)
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A-Trak

2008-06-25T16:19:00.002-04:00

Quickie post, I just found this and I feel like sharing it:

A-Trak - Say Woah (Running Man Original Mix)
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cookin' with crookers

2008-06-24T16:35:00.000-04:00

DJ80HD and Nils Nilsson

2008-06-20T12:44:00.003-04:00

Onward with the original tracks! This is by my good friend DJ80hd, who gives me a lot of inspiration and music to chat about on this blog, and by Nils Nilsson. DJ80HD relates this track to an Aphex Twin vibe. I agree, but at first I thought of it as an early 70s scratch DJ vibe. I could see some slow moving krumpin' going on with this as well (I watched "So You Think You Can Dance" last week, okay, give me a break I have three television channels to choose from and it ain't gonna be the religious one).

Nils Nilsson vs. DJ80HD - Don't Wig Me Out (DJ80HD micro edit)
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Brabe

2008-06-20T12:18:00.007-04:00

Brabe is intriguing. I listened to his song "Nascasto" off his myspace and at first I was like, okay, this is like minimal techno-club-house style or something, right? Some of the tracks start out in a folkish-emo sound even. But nooooo way dude, he totally breaks it down into electro-fidget-house or whatever you want to call it and I love it. Took me by surprise really, I am not going to compare it to any other artist because I like the originality of his tracks. Something I am quite concerned with, which you might know if you've been reading this blog recently. He integrates quite a few different styles into his work and I also like the minimal amount of vocals in it as well. Keep an eye on this guy. Listen to the songs ALL THE WAY THROUGH people, trust me, it's worth it.

Here's a remix of one of his original tracks (yeah I know it's a remix but it's damn good one and you should listen. his original work is on his myspace which I strongly urge you to check out).
Brabe - Hold You Here (Oliver Midget Fidget Remix)
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If you want to read up on an interesting article about how blogs and music intertwine you should read this post by disco delicious and reply with what you think. I'm totally into talking about the ethics and reality of the music business especially when it comes to how blogs have certain powers over the electro-business. Checkkkkk it.

Tuff Wheelz

2008-06-19T07:58:00.006-04:00

Imagine if Strip Steve made a track with Surkin & Lazaro. That’s roughly the combination of 90’sesque synth chords hitting on 3rds & blunt kick drums that you’ll find in the sounds of Tuff Wheelz.

At least that's what their myspace says, which you can check out for more info. It's a pretty good original track. I've been absent lately looking for more music that is original and not a remix of a remix of a remix. Even though a remix can be even better than an original track, the uniqueness of an artist's sound shows through when they work on their own ideas that they created from scratch (or Abelton loops, whatev). But it definitely shows longevity in an artist's career. If you've got your own original track, email me. Would love to hear it.

Tuff Wheelz - The Ride
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Hifi vs. Bob Swans

2008-06-17T14:55:00.002-04:00

Hifi

Bob Swans

So I've been absent for a minute, sorry for the no-post weekend but I'm STILL waiting for Verizon to put internet in at my house. Seriously, it should not take this long! In the mean time I want to post a new mix from Hifi and Bob Swans. The two worked on a relay mix where they switch on and off throughout the session, creating a splendid array of tunes that hail from all sorts of different genres.

Hifi vs Bob Swans Laptop Relay Mix
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12:20 Hifi Part One

1. daftpunk is playing at my house-shibuya re-remix
+ i can cook- miami horror remix
+ i'm too fat to be a hipster- oh snap
2. lights and music- moulinex remix
+ fischerspooner dance en france- dim remix
3. boys noize- oh - atrak remix
+ all you bitches- bryan cox
+ nosebreak- douster

12:20-22:00 Bob Swans Part One

1. Samim feat Big bully-The lick(Derrick carterdub mix)
+ foamo-Movin it over here(vocal)
2. Jaksaw-New jack heights
+ Spank rock-backyard betty acapella cuts
3. Secret handshake-Summer of 98(Crookers remix)

22:00-32:05 Hifi Part Two

1. Moss vs. tree - felix cartal
2. Pussy palace - neon blak vs. spank rock
3. dirty bitch- ?

32:05-44:25 Bob Swans Part Two

1. Full phat-Did anyone know(Detboi checks it out)
2. Clark able-Bad boy on the block
3. Colin hobbs-Coming up(riva starr rmx)
4. Altern8-Something good(Bart B more remix)

44:25-56:05 Hifi Part Three

1. goose- british mode(jester remix)
2. boy 8 bit- my devils gun
3. cauto- bona vida
4. crookers- knobbers
5. the bloody beetroots- detroit(ghetto edit)

56:05-69:25 Bob Swans Part Three

1. Sebastien-Motor(Rawfare rmx)
+ M.I.A- Boys (Acapella cuts)
3. Bolz Bolz-Take a walk (Si Begg remix)
+ Was not Was-Walk the dinosaur(Paul devro remix)
4. Tekel-Cif
5. Luke vibert-Dirty Fucker
+ Dj funk-Work that mutha

crookers

2008-06-12T14:23:00.006-04:00

Crookers - Mad Kidz EP
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more, more, MORE

2008-06-12T14:17:00.005-04:00

No explanation needed.

The Bloody Beetroots - Butter
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The Bloody Beetroots - We Are From Venice (La Serenissma)
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The Bloody Beetroots - Storm
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The Bloody Beetroots - Yeah Boy
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ER2

2008-06-12T13:40:00.009-04:00

Something I can't seem to get out of my head lately (besides my growing obsession with The Bloody Beetroots) is a group of guys called ER2, who are actually going to be playing with The BB's soon (see poster below). The group says that they are childhood friends who started making tracks just two years ago. This is their debut on Electronic Crack, but they've already been featured on kidz by colette, boule a facettes and trashbags kids, some of my fav's. Check out the line up on this poster for the festival that ER2 will be playing at on June 28th:

What's more? They're signed to Pepperoni Industry, with the same manager that took care of Paul Jonhson, Sebastien Leger, Play Paul & Superfunk.

ER2 - Medley DOWNLOAD

mistinguett

2008-06-12T13:23:00.006-04:00

Mistinguett is an up-and-coming female DJ from Brazil who should be on everyone's watch list for the rest of 2008. Her music reminds me a little of Siriusmo with vocals like Shiny Toy Guns. I would post a preview but this computer is a piece of crap. So instead you can download her EP here as well as visit the website for the remixes. Enjoy!

monster says rawr

2008-06-12T13:16:00.004-04:00

Have a listen to this 20 minute minimix monster says rawr created. Their a blog, but also artists that take time to create and advertise their own work. I can't tell you how tiring it is, as a blog writer, to get emails from people who ask ME to send their music to OTHER blogs. Like, send out your own emails guys, seriously. Anywho, they're looking for people to submit 20 minute mixes to their blog, so stop playing outside and sit on your butt while you create that laptop mix!!

Rawr Session #1 (18.54 MB) DOWNLOAD

Tracklist:
AC Slater - Party Like Us
Rye Rye - Wassup (Crookers Remix)
Baobinga - Jump Up Get Hype (Heavyfeet’s Raving Re-shuffle)
MSTRKRFT - Street Justice (Duke Dumont Remix)
Does it Offend You, Yeah - Epic Last Song (Jack Beats Remix)
Math Head - Turn The Music Up (AC Slater Remix)
Bitwise - Remote Execution (B. Rich Remix)
Drop the Lime - I Love NY

danger

2008-06-10T08:44:00.006-04:00

A little late on this one, you might have already seen it sprawled out across the blog boards like the pictures of Uffie without a shirt on. But here it is, the new Danger track. He sort of reminds me of Kavinsky, but his tracks are less "hype" and more "chill" while still retaining the dance feel.

Danger - 7h46
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cepi+

2008-06-09T08:04:00.005-04:00

A lazy weekend it was, sitting on my bum watching movies and drinking those beers....Word to the wise: never move to the midwest, all you'll do is sit at home or get penetrated by the mass amount of storms we had over the weekend. Just not worth it.

In other news...
Up and coming artist Cepi is only 19 but is already getting his foot in the door by mixing artists such as The Bloody Beetroots and The Toxic Avenger. No tour dates yet, but you can check him out in the Cali area, crankin' out some boss tunes.

Cepi - Cocotte in my Head
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GET OFF MY DICK mix: DOWNLOAD
Thomas Bangalter- Club Soda
Steve Angello- Feel Good
The Bloody Beetroots- Butter
Bloc Party- Flux (JFK Remix)
Deepgrove- Electrik (Steve Angello Remix)
Justice- Phantom Pt. II (Boys Noize Unreleased Turbine)
Justice- D.A.N.C.E. (Justice Remix)
SebastiAn- Motor
MSTRKRFT?- Community Revolution In Progess
Klaxsons- Atlantis to Interzone (Crystal Castles Remix)
Goose- Everybody (The Bloody Beetroots Remix)
Pasquare- Master & Servant (CEPI Re-edit)
Boys Noize- Oh! (A-Trak Remix)
MC Breed- Aint No Future if Your Frontin'

Mix @ Noble Canyon: DOWNLOAD
Stardust- Music Sounds Better With You
Steve Angello- Miami Nice
Louis La Roche- Love
MSTRKRFT- VUVUVU
Lazaro Casanovo- Venganza
The Bloody Beetroots- Ill to Destroy
Danger- 14h54
Daft Punk- Indo Silver Club
The Crystal Method- Keep Hope Alive (MSTRKRFT Remix)
D.I.M.- Is You (JFK Remix)
Benny Benassi- I Am Drunk (The Bloody Beetroots Remix)
The Bloody Beetroots- Bluto Fucks Popeye
MSTRKRFT- Easy Love
Cut Copy- Lights & Music (Boys Noize Happy Birthday Remix)
Daft Punk- Around the World

bangers...

2008-06-06T12:15:00.003-04:00

Why does it seem like people are mistaking something great for just another fad in music? I'm talking about the Ed Banger records, the Ed Banger sound, hence the term "banger" that is given to this genre of music. Yet almost as soon as it's being recognized by a large group of people it is also getting passed over as just another link in the chain. Others would say this isn't true, such as this Discodust report, and I think I'll stay true to what I want to listen to as well, not what is exactly "up and coming." All electronic music is up-and-coming in a sense because technology improves every freaking second in this capitalist country and therefore something new and innovative is always going to push through the muck. So, why don't you get off your high horse and just enjoy the music or switch tracks on your iPod? Thanks.

In other news...I don't know how old this track is (if that really matters) that I saw on Buzzendirekt but it's a "banger," and I sure don't think it's out of style. Too bad I can't read French or maybe I'd have different opinions on the whole situation. But just listen, and take it or leave it.

Munk & Asia Argento - Live Fast ! Die Old ! (Ed Banger Allstars remix)
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fake blood

2008-06-06T12:10:00.004-04:00

It's about 90 degrees in Indiana right now, which equals sweaty-ness and an unhappy me. So what do I do to cool down? Listen to some Fake Blood while sitting at a computer in a nice, air conditioned building. Psh, I ain't going outside until Indiana decides to cool the f down.

Underworld - Ring Road (Fake Blood Remix)
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crookers

2008-06-04T12:19:00.005-04:00

Recently I've started to listen to a lot more of Crookers, just like my growing obsession with The Bloody Beetroots. This song "lolly pop" is pretty damn good, and they even throw in a classical reference (10 kudos to the one who tells me what it is). This is most definitely a dance-floor hit, or at least something that you should be playing at your next house party that you invite me to.

Crookers - Lolly Pop
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+ Bonus
The Bloody Beetroots - Dimmakmmunication
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