Forget what Chinese astrology might tell you, 2009 is the year of the Phoenix! After delivering what can only be described as almost pure pop perfection, in the form of their last record “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix”, and becoming the most remixed band of the summer, it’s pretty clear the band is at the top of its game. We posted a few remixes before, really great ones too, but you’ll probably find the best ones on…
During her recent summer tour, Karin Andresson released a very limited edition 7″, featuring her covering Vashti Bunyan’s “Here Before” and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’ “Stranger Than Kindness.” Both are excellent, but I found the Nick Cave one strangely interesting. The original is soberly dark, but this Fever Ray version dwells even further, exploring well beyond its limits, thus delivering an even darker, but sensual take. Her drum beats signature sound seals it…
James Murphy’s first single in over a year is actually a cover, a damn right good one too, namely Alan Vega’s (Suicide) infectious 1980 released “Bye Bye Bayou.” Following the release of his incredible 2007 “Sound of Silver,” naturally, there will be some incredibly high expectations regarding LCD Soundsystem’s upcoming 2010 new effort. This latest track, however, doesn’t offer too much insight on what’s to come – all I know is that it’s very good….
Alright, it’s now official: Phoenix is without a shadow of a doubt the most remixed band of the year. This most recent one, penned by the talented uprising DJ Don Diablo, is an interesting mashup of Phoenix’s “Fences” and Jay-Z’s “99 Problems.” You can really sense the tight production work that went into the remix from a mile away – almost perfectly synced samples, blending the two songs together in a seemingly effortless and natural…
Well, you know me, I can’t resist a bucket of random. Basement Jaxx’s video for the electro duo’s latest single “Scars,” like most BJ visual contraptions from along the year, is packed with weird loops of plants, chameleons, flying flowers and really menacing looking stuff. The CGI was rendered and directed by Dutch artist Jan Van Nuenen. Off the duo’s recently released full length studio album “Scars” out now via XL.
Hello. Have you been having a good day? Oh, I’m sorry – didn’t she warn you? Oh dear. Well, I’m sure they make a cream for that. Oh, they don’t? I see. Well, if anything is going to cheer you up, it’s the paragraphs which directly follow this one. Tom Waits’ fancy new website tells us that Mr Waits is going to release a two-disc live album, taken from his 2008 Glitter & Doom Tour….
In just a few weeks, Devendra Banhart new album “What Will We Be” is scheduled for release under Warner Bros., marking his first release under a major label. Naturally, he’ll be touring through much of North America, with his name stamped across most festivals’ posters. For now though, all we know is of his upcoming short trek in North America this November, but expect him to return to extensive touring after the holidays.What Will We…
Being a big music aficionado, I’ve kinda developed a very eclectic taste in music. I can go from punk to old school jazz to blues to classic rock to grunge, whatever with ease, depending in what mood I’m in. Lately, though, I’ve become more and more immersed into the electronic music scene. Up until a year or so ago, I had no idea how deeply rooted the electronic music genre, and community mind you, is….
It’s been way too long since we’ve heard any new material from the fantastic electro-pop Canadian duo Chromeo. “Night by Night”, the latest track signed Chromeo will definitely get you boogie in no time, thanks to its Eye of the Tigeresque rhythm, disco beats and funky guitar chops. As an added bonus, you guys should definitely check out The Chromeotizer for some serious fun. Night by Night is featured on the Green Label Sound. [MP3]…
Album name: Love 2 Artist name: AIR Genre: Electronica/Pop/Experimental Released: October 5th 2009 Label: Astralwerks (US) / Virgin (ROW) ZME Rating: 10/10 Website: http://en.aircheology.com ; http://www.myspace.com/intairnet ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… We all know this band, we all appreciate its uniqueness and most incredible talent. And they’ve done it again. they will release tomorrow what in my opinion is they’re best work – a new material called “Love 2” ! The French electronic pop duo AIR – Jean-Benoit Dunckel…
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