LISTEN: “We’re Ready When You Are (DJ Mehdi Remix)” by The Krays featuring Ebony Bones
The Krays (Brodinski and Yuksek) have teamed up with the craziness that is Ebony Bones for a new single, “We’re Ready When You Are”. Thank you DJ Mehdi for adding a bit more disco funk to it. Preview the new single (along with another remix by Clashes)
LISTEN: “ADD SUV (Armand Van Helden Remix)” by Uffie featuring Pharrell
This is straight up bonkers. Dropped on Annie Mac’s show (explains the “FRRRIDDAYYY” scream in the beginning of the song), this remix really hypes up the original version. Great disco house track that’ll really tear up the dance floor.
LISTEN: “Beyondce” by Javelin
I just like anything with Beyonce’s name, not going to lie. Kind of sounds like if Beyonce’s uber-producers decided to make a video game, in which Sasha Fierce takes over an 8-bit world. Vat?
(Listen to “Beyondce” by Javelin off of their 2 EP)
JAVELIN.
Javelin seem to have a knack for designating tracks with parodied names of celebrities. After “Lindsay Brohan” off of their 2009 release Jamz n Jemz they are back this time with a track titled “Beyondce” off of their 12” limited release EP 2. Possibly taking notes from the aforementioned R&B queen, the track starts off with a choppy R&B-laden rhythm with high-pitched, cheesy synth stabs and vocal swells. As the song progresses, the old-school vibe, characteristic of many of Javelin’s tracks becomes apparent. While not as production heavy as many of the songs on their two full LP’s released, Beyondce still takes its spot as one of their most head-nodding and crowd pleasing tracks.
While cranking out 2 EPS and 2 LPS, the duo still finds enough time to produce remixes to add to their growing reusme. Their latest, a remix of “HEALTH’s In Heat off of their second album Get Color, leaves the aggression and intensity of the original at the door, and gives it a playful and upbeat mood. The track starts off of with an Indeep vocal sample, which paves the way for the stuttering bright synths and driving bassline. The hook is inviting, and once you are immersed into the song, it ends; leaving you reminiscent of summers long gone and hitting the back button on your mp3 player for a repeat listen. Be sure to check it out here.
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LISTEN: This is Happening by LCD Soundsystem (click through to listen)
Day old, but LCD Soundsystem has their entire album This is Happening streaming on their site. Its kind of amazing; I’ve been listening to “Pow Pow” nonstop for the last 2 days. Make sure to buy the album off of iTunes on May 18th. Also, go see some of their shows! James Murphy & co really are able to bring out a lot of energy in their fans. Great vibes. They’ll be doing the summer festival circuit but also 3 shows at Terminal 5 (May 20th - May 22nd)
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Start my Sunday off with this nice, The Roots - Dilla Joint.
LISTEN: “Highway” by High Powered Boys
Surkin and Bobmo are back with some French dancefloor goodness. Turn up the speakers on this one and get your glitter pants to dance (what?). Their EP, Songs for Abel, is set to be released tomorrow on Beatport.
LISTEN: “Escape Velocity” by Chemical Brothers
Oh snap, Chemical Brothers are back for 2010. New song to be set released on their album, Future, on June 8th. They’ll also be touring round the world - I know I’ll be all up on it. Ch-ch-check it out:
May 20th Roundhouse, London UK
May 21st Roundhouse, London UK
May 22nd Roundhouse, London UK
May 23rd Roundhouse, London UK
Jun 05th Big Beach Festival (DJ), Japan
Jun 19th Sonar 2010, Barcelona, Spain
Jul 09th Balaton Sound, Hungary
Jul 11th EXIT Festival 2010, Serbia
Aug 29th Hollywood Bowl, LA
Sep 04th Electric Zoo at Randall’s Island NY, NY
