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Neon Gold’s crown jewel, Passion Pit, is slated to perform Friday at Congress Theater. I’ll consider this one a preview of the forthcoming Coachella performance- I’m betting they get a sunset slot. Who’s excited?
Passion Pit – The Reeling (Yasutaka Nakata Capsule Remix) [via TMS]
Two Door Cinema Club – Undercover Martyn Flexin’ It (Passion Pit Remix)
This Siriusmo Mix was aired on Shir Khan’s Radioshow at Fritz: 3/23/2010
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Beach House are in town Thursday! Being one of my favorite indie acts, it’s only fitting they’re at Metro, my favorite venue. Should be a damn good time.
Here’s a few cool tunes for you. I’m busy moving to Logan Square this week. Should be a blast once all the hassle is over with. Sucks for now though.
Two Door Cinema Club – Something Good Can Work (The Twelves Remix)
The 2010 Coachella Music Festival kicks off in four short weeks. This will be my sixth installment, having never missing one since 2005. I look forward to nothing more. Now I wish I had a pair to tickets to give out, because I don’t. But if you’re still on the fence about going, here’s a little motivation..
Pavement – Rattled By The Rush
Gorillaz – Stylo (Alex Metric Remix)
The Whitest Boy Alive – Golden Cage (Fred Falke Remix)
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“1AM we at the club. 2AM we shakin’ it up. 3AM we at my house. 3:15 and I’m kickin’ her out. Yeah.” Here’s a few gems from Gerd they gave out some months ago. They live by the motto: Analog adored, Digital deplored. Truth.
Gerd – 1 In The Morning (At Da Club)
Tony Silvester – Cosmic Lady (Gerd’s 4Lux Edit)
Check out the Amplified Orchestra Mix, too.
Well it’s Saturday night, and I can’t think of anywhere else to be but Rodan. Why? Cause it is Frique‘s Birthday!!! Some people know him as Terry. Terrence. Frique.. a slew of other names. Jevon Jackson and Yazi The Dj know him as the force behind the decks.
Frique – March 2010 Mixtape
I don’t know much about G-Qas apart from his profile. But I do know that I love this remix. Radio Slave played it last night and straight floored me.
Underground Reistance – Transition (G-Qas Sundown Remix)
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Oh, hell yeah- Radio Slave is in town this Friday with James Teej. Spybar is on a winning streak and I’m lovin’ every minute of it. Here’s a little preview of what I expect to be a major highlight of this year’s DEMF. As always: Mention “EGO” at the door for free entry before Midnight. Thanks, John.
Rekid (aka Radio Slave) – Next Stop Chicago
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Another reason why Kitsune is on top of their game. JBAG too, of course.
Kitsune Maison 9 Minimix by JBAG
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Last year was my first journey to Detroit for the Movement 2009 Festival. What a game-changer. I walked away from the experience with a refreshing new take on what it means to ‘Get Down.’ I <3 Techno.
Plastikman – Ethnik (Paco Osuna Remix)
Early Bird Special: Paxahau announced discounted super early bird weekend passes ($40!!) for the Movement Electronic Music Festival, and unveiled a partial list of the artists scheduled to perform in downtown Detroit!
Date: Memorial Day Weekend: May 29-31st. [Buy Tickets!]
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Junkie XL can do no wrong. Here’s his latest efforts, a remix of Crookers latest track with Yelle doing guest vocals. Definitely something to get your week started right.
Crookers – Cooler Couleur (feat. Yelle)(Junkie XL Remix)
Everyone seems to have been waiting for the latest Caribou release, Swim. After “Odessa,” I don’t blame them. A few tracks have leaked on a few blogs so far, but here’s an older one that has been seemingly looked over for a while now: Hot Chip‘s “She’s The One” remix.
Caribou – She’s The One (Hot Chip Remix)
More Sweat It Out news over here. Here we have us Swick, who, with Grow Up, may have found the hookiest sample on the internet. Cassian came through with his own rendition, adding a little punk & funk to this party rocker.
Swick – Grow Up (Cassian Remix)
It’s been much too long since I’ve posted a RAC remix. I remember when they sent me their Shins remix years back. This time they’ve set their sights on one of the more up & coming folk groups that have been making headlines lately: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros. As always, the remix is a focused and well thought through effort. I’ll include both tracks for the helluvit.
Loco Dice & Martin Buttrich are playing Spybar tomorrow en route through the US on A Desolat Bus Tour. Here’s the deal: Mention “Ego” at the door for free entry before Midnight. [more loco dice]
Loco Dice – City Lights (Martin Buttrich Remix)
Sadly, Brandon Sek pulled the plug on Curb Crawlers today.. Fortunately you can still find him over at Happy Please from now on, with the help of his friend DuVall and fellow Ginder, Flora!
For some more good news, here’s a Jokers of the Scene mixtape they posted.
Jokers Of The Scene Bombs Over Belleville Mixtape
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via EB – congrats, quentin!
I’ve been waiting for a while for new Kavinsky material. The legendary road warrior is back with a forthcoming Nightcall EP, released on Record Makers with input from Daft Punk, CSS & SebastiAn. Here’s the remix by fellow French Ed Banger rep, Breakbot.
Kavinsky – Nightcall (Breakbot Remix)
Dada Life‘s latest efforts, the Love Vibrations single, is set to be released later this month, on March 23rd. Among remixes is this stellar D.I.M. number that is sure to turn heads. Expect more news on the Dada later, when they announce their upcoming US tour!
Dada Life – Love Vibrations (D.I.M. Remix)
I also have this new one by 3 Is A Crowd, made in collaboration with En Masse (aka Supabeatz and Meno) which includes this remix by Mike Genius that I really enjoy. Pick up The Solomon EP on Beatport when you get a chance!
3 Is A Crowd + En Masse – Solomon (Mike Genius Remix)
I’m not quite sure how this Crazy P remix slipped my radar for so long, but it’s time I made up for it. Here’s the Mujava track, “Township Funk,” that got their Disco House treatment. Also.. if you haven’t heard “Caught Up” yet, I’d suggest you get yourself, well..
why you should get your Coachella ticket: LCD Soundsystem
This Luxury Living remix is amazing. It’s the Penguin Prison track “Something I’m Not” warped and refinished for afterhours lounges moreso than midnight dancefloor massacres. Slowly building, 2/3 of the way through the track is where the real magic starts.
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve had any news from Foals. Here’s a Mt Kimbie remix of “Spanish Sahara,” that they threw out when announcing they’re touring the UK. Keep an eye out for Total Life Forever, out early May.
Foals – Spanish Sahara (Mt Kimbie Remix)
Tiga has been held in high esteem over here for quite some time here. Last Gang Records are releasing a deluxe version of Tiga’s Ciao! through iTunes soon. Aside from Chromeo‘s piece, expect works from Steve Aoki and A-Trak as well. New work from Chromeo this fall.
Tiga – What You Need (Chromeo Remix)
Picked this one up from Discobelle the other day. Another grimy Jakwob remix that I can’t seem to put down. Audio Bullys‘ Only Man single will be released on the 22nd, the full album, Higher Than The Eiffel, on the 29th.
Audio Bullys – Only Man (Jakwob Remix)
One good turn deserves another! Here’s another throwback. It’s the Moulinex (one “L” at the time..) remix of Cazals‘ “Somebody Somewhere.” When this track debuted, I think I played it over a thousand times. Another one that landed very high at the end of my year-end Best Of list.
Shows In Chicago
01/25 DJ Heather, Blue J, Julian Pena, Sevron, Stephen P @ Smartbar
