[VIDEO] Metronomy - She Wants

If you didn't know already, Joseph Mount and the gang are getting ready to debut their third album The English Riviera in April.

I can't fucking wait.

Especially when I read this quote from bassist Gbenga Adelekan:

"We've been recording a new album which is pretty much done. Some of it is like Daft Punk meets the Eagles if you can believe that. Some of it is even weirder, more electronic. Some of it is almost like stuff from the first Metronomy album, very weird electronica. And then there's some really cool pop music on there as well. We've gotten a really good response to the new songs we've played. It's going to be a lot of fun to play live."

Daft Punk meets The Eagles? I'm down. Until then, check out the video for their first single "She Wants" directed by Jul and Mat. It's a brilliant piece of work, showcasing the french duos creative expertise in motion design and special effects. Oh, and the song? It's got that very distinct Metronomy sound but with a more composed and relaxed vibe that I can't get out of my head.

Metronomy - She Wants

AMTRAC

Volcano children, allow me to introduce Amtrac, a 23 year old Kentucky native who cannot be relegated to a single genre. His tracks feature influence from all sorts of music, from nu-disco to synth pop, from electro house to dubstep, from breath takers to straight rump shakers. He released an EP entitled WHY and it definitely demonstrates his versatility as an artist, but the question remains which genre path will he actually follow? Or will he do the Diplo thing and just produce whatever he feels like?

Behold, the WHY EP

Amtrac - Emergency (My personal favorite, the whole thing is a ridiculous booty bass infused build)

Amtrac - Feel Good

Amtrac - Overtime

And not to be overlooked: the remixes
REMIXES by AMTRAC

I haven't heard one of his songs that I don't like yet, let me know if you find one.

-Rymes

Bag Raiders + GLOVES

I did a post a bit ago on Das Moth formerly of Damn Arms. Great tunes. Well since the falling out of the band, another member by the name of GLOVES has been making a whole lotta noise with his own productions. His most recent remix is of Bag Raiders' Sunlight. Probably my favorite of his many remixes. Soft, smooth house music that'll have you dancing uncontrollably in the sunlight. I've had this on repeat over the weekend and it's about time I share this disco gem with you all. If you like what you hear, check out his other remixes and hit him up on the Facebook. Sorry myspace :-P

Sunlight (GLOVES Remix) - Bag Raiders

Sometimes (GLOVES Remix) - Miami Horror

Saturday Night (GLOVES Remix) - Matt Van Schie

PYX - GLOVES

It's Monday, You Deserve This

I showed some tunes by The Killabits to my friend Tom Hanks, and as you can see they are face melting. Be careful. Enjoy.

The Killabits

Major Lazer - Never Good Enough (The Killabits Remix)

Aloe Blacc - I need a Dollar (The Killabits Remix)

Kid CuDi - Pursuit of Happiness (The Killabits Re-Work)

Das Moth

Das Moth is a side project of Tim Sullivan formerly of the awesome aussie band Damn Arms. He slapped da bass. Well he's been making some super groovy tunes in the past few months and all I can say is that I'm in love with it. He made a mix for Cutter Records (Cut Copy) and released a couple of tracks as well. If you love his original work, check out his mix. 70 min of pure gold to put the dance in you.

Wrong by Das Moth

Moon by Das Moth

Tokio Disko [Volume Three] - A Mix For Cutters Records by Das Moth

Tracklisting

1. GARY LOW – YOU ARE A DANGER [ROMEO EROTIC REMIX]
2. YOUNG MONDAY – SAT BY THE C.
3. OLIVER CHEATHAM – GET DOWN SATURDAY NIGHT.
4. TEMPEST TRIO – DO YOU LIKE THE WAY THAT IT FEELS.
5. CHAKA KHAN – FATE [TODD TERJE EDIT]
6. DEBORAH WASHINGTON – ROCK IT.
7. FIVE SPECIAL – WHY LEAVE US ALONE [LARRY LEVAN REMIX]
8. PATRICE RUSHEN – FORGET ME NOTS.
9. TRACEY WEBB – SURE SHOT [INSTRUMENTAL MIX]
10. CHATEAU FLIGHT – PRISM.
11. FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD – RELAX [NY MIX]
12. BLACK IVORY – MAINLINE.
13. AURRA – CHECKING YOU OUT.
14. JEANETTE LADY DAY – COME LET ME LOVE YOU.
15. DYNASTY – DAY & NIGHT

Miami Horror remixes Gorillaz

Last Friday a Miami Horror remix of Gorillaz' Empire Ants was unveiled to the world on an Australian radio program. Makes sense since the Miami Horror boys hail from aussie land. The gentle synths and tropical beats makes you wanna trade in this persistent Oregon rain for a sunny, warm beach. Right-click and save the link below to download.

Gorillaz - Empire Ants (Miami Horror Remix) [Triple J Mixup Preview]

Gorillaz - Empire Ants (Miami Horror Remix)

Nice work, Jefe.

Drop Out Orchestra

We all procrastinate. Particularly me when it comes to most things but I finally overcame my bad habits to share with you a musical duo who make disco sound oh so wonderful . Hailing from Sweden, Drop Out Orchestra has mastered the art of disco.

When listening to their music, you'll notice an emphasis on a powerful bassline that you can't help but move your body too. The reason being is that not only is the bassline an important aspect to their music if not THE most important part but it's also a feature in their live sets. They combine a live bass guitar and sometimes drums with their own DJ set which makes for an amazing and unique experience. I could go into how individually awesome each one of these tracks I've provided below are but the music speaks for itself. If your looking for some fresh dance music, Drop Out Orchestra is what you've been waiting for.

I Wanna Dance With Tron - Drop Out City Rockers

International Track - Drop Out City Rockers

Never Gonna Give You Up (Drop Out Orchestra Dub) - Drop Out Orchestra

My World Is Empty Without You (Drop Out Orchestra Remix) - Diana Ross & The Supremes

Pretty Vacant (Drop Out Orchestra Rework) - Sex Pistols

Take Your Time vs. Don't Turn The Lights On (Drop Out Orchestra Edit) - S.O.S Band vs Chromeo

Your gonna want all of these :-)

Ed Banger All Stars

Consisting of So-Me, Breakbot and Busy P, I give you Ed Banger All Stars. These three frenchies worked their magic on MGMT's epic Siberian Breaks track by breaking the remix into 3 parts. So-Me's, Breakbot's and finally Busy P's take.

The remix begins with So-Me's rendition complete with a beautiful sounding classical piano. Soon soft a soft drum track will begin in distant background which foreshadows the best part of the whole remix. Yup, the Breakbot part. There isn't much to say only that Breakbot is the fucking man. Violins, chimes, a slight cowbell, and that classic Breakbot bassline are the reason this is one of my favorite remixes right now. Busy P's part of the remix lives up to the Ed Banger name by steering towards a progressive electro arrangement but unfortunately it isn't too pleasing to my ears. Sorry Pedro.

The remix below just includes the first two parts of the song not only because I don't like the Busy P part but because it was the only free download I could find!

MGMT - Siberian Breaks (Ed Banger All Stars Remix) click to preview or right-click and save to download

ENJOY!

Duck Sauce remix of Hot Mess

Sibling rivalry is as old as time itself. Since that fateful day Cain slew Abel, brother has been pitted against brother for glory, girls, and recognition from Dad. Normally, sibling rivalry produces stuff like the deletion of your brother's save file on Zelda: Ocarina of Time or La Toya Jackson's solo albums, but it is not so for the Brothers Macklovitch. You see, elder brother David and younger brother Alain, better known as Dave-1 of Chromeo and A-Trak, respectively, recognize that their bond as brothers and common ground as musicians exceeds petty rivalries. Duck Sauce, A-Trak's partnership with Armand van Helden, has remixed Chromeo's song Hot Mess off of last year's album Business Casual, with the resulting jam being a powerful reminder of the greatness that comes from bros bein' bros to their bros. Also, its their first remix as Duck Sauce.

The song employs the voice of Ellie Jackson -- the singing, dancing, pretty-looking half of La Roux. Imagine, if you will, a Batman movie with Ms. Jackson starring as Robin, trying to solve the murder of her lover Batman. She looks exactly like Frank Miller imagined her in The Dark Knight Returns.

I mean, is that perfect or what?

As for the rest of the cast, Dave 1 creeps us out as a sweet talking Joker, and A-Trak's scratching abilities means he gets to keep his leather jackets as the ebon-clad gender-flipped Cat Man. Armand Van Helden would be perfect as the elegant immortal Ra's al Ghul and P-Thugg is Two-Face, with the deformed half of his grisly visage permanently grimacing on a talkbox tube. The Duck Sauce duck is retrofitted to be the Penguin. Robin's motorcycle is a TRON lightcycle, and Gotham itself has the neon slums of 1997's Batman and Robin explode and highlight the gargoyle skyline of 1992's Batman Returns. Duck Sauce's remix of of Chromeo's "Hot Mess" is the end credits to this movie.

Hot Mess (Duck Sauce Remix) - Chromeo

Oh, and on the movie's pinball machine, this song plays on repeat. I think the brothers should actually make a real pinball machine just based on this hypothetical film. That way, if they ever get tired of collaborating on their awesome music, they can go back to the good ol' days of playing against each other for the high score in a video game.