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LISTEN: “The Bike Song” by Mark Ronson featuring...

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:37:47 -0400

LISTEN: “The Bike Song” by Mark Ronson featuring Spank Rock and Kyle Falconer

Mark Ronson, I love you. Catchy, fun song not just about aimlessly riding your bike but about some srsbsns, and growing up and shizz, complete with bike bell rings in the beat.

Record Collection is to be released in the end of September.

DOWNLOAD: Soulwax Hard Summer 2010 Set (mediafire, via GottaDanceDirty) Extremely upset that...

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:26:33 -0400

DOWNLOAD: Soulwax Hard Summer 2010 Set (mediafire, via GottaDanceDirty) Extremely upset that...

LISTEN: “The Drug” by Royksopp Seems like Junior was...

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:46:01 -0400

LISTEN: “The Drug” by Royksopp

Seems like Junior was just released last week or something, but I’m super hyped for their new album, Senior. “The Drug” is the first single off of the new album and its beautiful and mellow. Their little blurb about it really puts it in perspective:

This highly synthetic drug is the latest craze. Gentle and appealing at first. Repeated use will result in severe personality distortion. Hear that little sound in your head? That ever decaying little “melody”? ..That’s your mind going…

Royksopp’s instrumental tracks have always been my favorite and this one definitely does not disappoint. Buy the track over on iTunes.

DOWNLOAD: “Off the Map (Tronik Youth GPS Mix)” by Simian Mobile Disco (download via Too...

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:21:17 -0400

DOWNLOAD: “Off the Map (Tronik Youth GPS Mix)” by Simian Mobile Disco (download via Too...

DOWNLOAD: “Waterfall (Fear of Tigers Remix)” by...

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:02:20 -0400

DOWNLOAD: “Waterfall (Fear of Tigers Remix)” by Rosanna (mediafire)

Happy August y’all. More updates will come I swear - life has been busy. This one is a bit delayed but a new release from Swedish singer, Rosanna. Yes, she sort of sounds just like Robyn but her single, “Waterfalls”, is quite good. Its going to be released through PopJustice Hi-Fi on August 22nd. The original is more emo and slow-paced than this remix (still really good), but this remix is delightful. If you like Buffetlibre, you’ll be into this.

WATCH: The Roots “The Fire” feat. John Legend (via...

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:09:49 -0400

WATCH: The Roots “The Fire” feat. John Legend (via okayplayer)

DOWNLOAD: “Lifeblood Flow (Turkish Prison Remix)” by...

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:56:00 -0400

DOWNLOAD: “Lifeblood Flow (Turkish Prison Remix)” by Midnight Juggernauts (right click, save as)

To promote Crystal Axis, the limited edition vinyl version to be released on August 2nd, and their US tour, Midnight Juggernauts have released some tracks, including this remix done by their own band member. This remix is just beautiful - especially love the refrain around 4:40. Beatcakes is catching their show tomorrow at Santos Party House so jump on it!

US Tour Dates
7/22 - Santos Party House - New York, NY
7/23 - Voyeur - Philadelphia, PA
7/24 - Brooklyn Bowl - Brooklyn, NY
7/26 - The Echo - Los Angeles, CA
7/27 - Cinespace - Los Angeles, CA

Bonus! Download: “Dystopia (Turkish Prison Remix)” by Midnight Juggernauts (right click, save as)

DOWNLOAD: Treasure Fingers - Live @ Temple SF (right click, save...

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:10:00 -0400

DOWNLOAD: Treasure Fingers - Live @ Temple SF (right click, save as)

Listen, dance, repeat.

treasurefingers:

This was recorded from a live awdio.com stream during my San Francisco show at Temple on July 17th 2010. There’s some minor glitches throughout and heavy compression, but it still turned out pretty good. No tracklisting, sorry.

WATCH: “She (I Can’t Resist)” by Jesse Johnson...

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:51:35 -0400

WATCH: “She (I Can’t Resist)” by Jesse Johnson on Soul Train

Sort of random but I can’t tell you guys how much I love watching old school dance shows on YouTube. Brings back memories of growing up on The Grind and Soul Train. Also watching people prance around in crazy ass outfits makes me a jolly girl. Check out the Rosie Perez cameo - you better werk.

DOWNLOAD: “Plz Let Mi Fuk Ya” by Brodinski featuring...

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:24:28 -0400

DOWNLOAD: “Plz Let Mi Fuk Ya” by Brodinski featuring Radioclit” (via Discobelle - use Pay With a Tweet)

Labels keep coming up with ways to combat piracy - this new one from Discobelle Records comes from Pay With a Tweet. The track is free but you “pay” for it by devoting your Facebook or Twitter status/update to this song. Kind of spiffy. New track from Discobelle’s Turned On Volume 1 Compilation (buy the whole thing at Beatport). Its been a while since we’ve posted heavy untz-untz-untz house music (ignore the first few seconds people with light ears). Despite the song title, and the heavy bassline, the “melody” is surprisingly light. Reminds me of the Space Jam soundtrack with some good old fist pumping.

DOWNLOAD: “Where I’m Going” by Cut Copy...

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:45:00 -0400

DOWNLOAD: “Where I’m Going” by Cut Copy (download via official Cut Copy site)

Cut Copy fans rejoice - new single from them available for free if you just head on over to the their official site (how generous - sankyu!). Kind of the perfect song for the summer because it sounds like modern day Beach Boys. Plus, whenever I get images of myself frolicking on a gloriously sunny day on a beach while listening to a song, you know its win.

New York: they are also headlining a show at the Williamsburg Waterfront (for free!) on August 8th.

DOWNLOAD: “Superstring (Rayko Remix)” by Space...

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:37:00 -0400

DOWNLOAD: “Superstring (Rayko Remix)” by Space Ranger” (Mediafire)

A bit of a delay on this, but new release from Space Ranger. If you don’t know much about them, read up because their press release bio is sort of amazing:

Space Ranger come from the stars…In their previous disguises they have done remixes for the likes of Kool and The Gang, Sugababes or Kurtis Blow, but now they are absolutely focused on this project. Space is the place. By accessing to samples taken from a huge collection of old-school dance, disco and soul records they are creating the distinctive and sophisticated house and disco sound of today.

Yeah dude, space is the place. I love this remix - slower and heavier than the original, but I just love the way it builds. The new EP is out and can be sampled at Soundcloud, and bought at Juno

LISTEN: “Alive (Joakim NRG Dub)” by Goldfrapp Sooo...

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:19:00 -0400

LISTEN: “Alive (Joakim NRG Dub)” by Goldfrapp

Sooo the Goldfrapp single for “Alive” has been out since June but this is a perfect time to show Joakim some love. If you are in New York, Joakim is doing a show at the basement of the Tribeca Grand this Saturday. This remix has been my jam for the last few weeks because its so freaking disco it hurts. I’m going to say that its probably going to be in my 2010 favorite tracks. Make sure to buy the “Alive” remix package featuring a vocal version by Joakim, a remixes by Tensnake and others.

WATCH: “Oh No!” by Marina and the Diamonds Happy...

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:42:44 -0400

WATCH: “Oh No!” by Marina and the Diamonds

Happy Friday! New video from Marina and the Diamonds for “Oh No!”. Blog-worthy for 3 reasons: 1. The song - love how heavy the bass line is because it makes a simple pop song seem really epic. 2. I wish my life was exactly like this video. Y’know frolicking in red bubble wrap and SEQUINS. 3. Most importantly, the song title reminds me of Bruce from Family Guy. Oh noessssss y’all!

DOWNLOAD: “I Crave Paris” by Aeroplane (right click,...

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:53:08 -0400

DOWNLOAD: “I Crave Paris” by Aeroplane (right click, save as)

Lots of changes going on over at Aeroplane HQ - first Aeroplane is now just one (Vito) and they’ve also hit their 10,000th fan on Facebook. Why does the latter matter? Because they were generous enough to give out their “Paris” remix mashed up with Flight Facilities’s “Crave You” to celebrate. It was featured on their Essential Mix a while back and was one of my many favorite moments of that mix (including the Human League instrumental and the inclusion of Joakim’s Goldfrapp remix). I mean two of my favorite songs mashed up together sounds like heaven nah means? Make sure to click through to their Soundcloud for more goodies.

LISTEN: “Don’t Turn the Lights On” by...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:10:19 -0400

LISTEN: “Don’t Turn the Lights On” by Chromeo

Smooth new single out from Chromeo. Sounds like a sexysexysexy song straight out of the 80s. Especially love the instrumental on this - funky! Make sure to buy the single on iTunes

DOWNLOAD: “Anywhere but Here (featuring MC Huz & Riverina Crew)” by Heaps Decent...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:49:00 -0400

DOWNLOAD: “Anywhere but Here (featuring MC Huz & Riverina Crew)” by Heaps Decent...

DOWNLOAD: “You Wanted a Hit (Soulwax Remix)” by LCD...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:16:57 -0400

DOWNLOAD: “You Wanted a Hit (Soulwax Remix)” by LCD Soundsystem (right click, save as)

Oh hai dere. Sorry for the long hiatus - there was frolicking to be done in Europe for the last 2.5 weeks so now we catching up for a bit. Any time a new Soulwax remix comes out I pee myself a little bit so I’m pretty hyped for this one. Don’t think its their best LCD Soundsystem remix but its still pretty great. It has the distorted bass that is typical of most Soulwax remixes - also love how it just builds and drones on starting at around 4:11.

LISTEN: “Love Get Out of My Way (Holy Ghost! Dub)”...

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:33:00 -0400

LISTEN: “Love Get Out of My Way (Holy Ghost! Dub)” by Monarchy

Wow I really wish I had the actual mp3 of this because it is just incredible. You like disco funk? Because this song is perfection (also dancers and scary prancing children are cool too I guess). Annie Mac premiered this on her show so this is just a rip but look out for the actual download along with a vocal edit in the future.

WATCH: “Feel So Good” by The Juan MacLean Recorded...

Thu, 27 May 2010 17:50:39 -0400

WATCH: “Feel So Good” by The Juan MacLean

Recorded specifically for their DJ-KiCKS compilation, The Juan MacLean is back with a new song. “Feel So Good” is pulsating and totally perfect for your next house party (untz untz untz untz). I’m totally amused that this guy looks like Vinny from Jersey Shore, y’know if he decided to trade in fist pumping for groovy hip swaying and liquid dancing.