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Alex Metric is a remix DJ from the UK.  His electro-rock, dance floor friendly remixes put a nice twist on the original song while raising the energy to another level.  If you’re having a party and you want to seem some dancing, try his remixes below.

MP3: Phoenix – “Lisztomania (Alex Metric Remix)”

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MP3: Gorillaz – “Stylo (Alex Metric Remix)”

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Sub Pop records has joined SoundCloud.  They’re premiering their newest release by Dear Companion allowing you to stream the full album, song by song.  Here are some of the songs from the Sub Pop catalog that have been uploaded to SoundCloud already.  If you haven’t checked out the new Beach House album, I strongly recommend looking into it…

Beach House – “Norway” (Subpop, January 2010)

Flight of the Conchords – “Sugalumps” (Subpop, October 2009)

Fruit Bats – “The Ruminant Band” (Subpop, August 2009)

Nirvana – “About a Girl” (Subpop, 1989)

Under the name Four Tet, Kieran Hebden creates art with music.  There Is Love In You was just released on January 25th, over four years since his last full length album.  Rich, unique sounds and melodies are designed and arranged into luscious electronic symphonies but the music itself is experimental and mostly donwtempo.  The new album is a great listen and each song is a real work of art.

MP3: Four Tet – “She Just Likes To Fight”

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MP3: Four Tet – “Angel Echoes”

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There Is Love In You (Domino, January 2010)

I couldn’t find much info on Breakbot.  I think he’s French, but some people say he’s Australian.  All I know for sure is, I like the music this man makes.  From his own mellow, funky material to his high-energy dance floor remixes, all of Breakbot’s productions have given him a name in the blogosphere.  His debut EP on Ed Banger Records is set to be released on Valentine’s Day.

MP3: Breakbot – “Make You Mine”

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MP3: Pnau – “Baby (Breakbot Remix)”

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MP3: Data – “Aerius Light (Breakbot Remix)”

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If you’re in New York and you like what you’re hearing, you can check out Breakbot at Terminal 5 on Friday, February 12th.  Better bring your dancing shoes.

On January 1st, The Knux announced via twitter the release of a new 5 song EP.  The Fuck You EP can’t strictly be called hip hop.  It’s a blend of many genres and styles which is what gives The Knux they’re distinctive gritty, alternative electro-hop sound.  ”Floozy” and “Fuck You” are classic Knux style skateboard hip hop tracks while the rest are a little more experimental.  The EP isn’t too impressive but it seems like that’s kind of the point.  That’s also not to say you won’t enjoy it.  The name of the EP says it all, clearly these guys aren’t trying to impress anyone.  They’re making music for fun, and it shows.  To anyone who’s not into it, I think they named the new EP for you.

MP3: The Knux – “Floozy”

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MP3: The Knux – “Fuck You”

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Fuck You EP (January 2010)

Danger Mouse and James Mercer of The Shins teamed up to create Broken Bells. Danger Mouse was a big fan of The Shins and the duo first met on the Dark Night of the Soul collaboration album.  Their self-titled debut will officially be made available in March of 2010 but the album has been leaked online and it’s very impressive to say the least.  The single and first track officially released is called “The High Road” which will also be the first track off the forthcoming album.  Right off the bat, you can tell you’re listening to quality, experimental indie-pop music.  Warm, electronic sounds are set to a melodic and beautiful layering of guitars and strings over 60’s pop style drums.  The songs have cool and smooth, steady builds that result in an album that leaves you feeling like you’re on a real musical journey.  Similar to the beginning of “The High Road,” the end of “Your Head Is On Fire” sounds like it could have been a Zero 7 track.  The end of “Sailing to Nowhere” sounds like a film score and made me wonder when Danger Mouse might start scoring movies since he’s clearly capable.  The album as a whole is truly artistic and a great piece of work.  Nearly every song is capable of being someone else’s favorite track.  Check out the songs below and the official website at BrokenBells.com.

Broken Bells – “The High Road” (removed by request)

Broken Bells (March 2010)

Back in March, DJ D Sharp put together a mix tape for Lateef the Truth Speaker but it wasn’t released on any major online distributor like Amazon or CD Universe until November (it’s not available on iTunes).  Truth Is Love is a collection of songs featuring Lateef taken from albums released in the last 10-15 years but it’s comprised mostly of Lateef’s more recent tracks.  Overall, I was a little disappointed with this mix tape.  Back in the 90’s, Lateef was at the top of my list of rappers because of projects like Latyrx and the Solesides collective which turned into the Quannum.  Lateef was an incredible emcee with a distinctive delivery unmatched in style and creativity.  Unfortunately, most of his new stuff is just not that great anymore. Some of his old school fans are much more critical than I am but I can definitely understand where they’re coming from.  Except for a couple of tracks, including “Lady Don’t Tek No” hidden at the end of “That Old Pair of Jeans”, Truth Is Love doesn’t have too much to offer.

MP3: Lateef and Fatboy Slim – “That Old Pair of Jeans”

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Truth Is Love (November 2009)

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A message from Little…

Here are a couple of great remixes I recently came across. The first is of the PNAU song “Embrace” which features Ladyhawke who also does the second song. Its a nice little spin on the original song and a good listen.

The second song is a remix of an already great Ladyhawke song – “My Delirium”. Check out the video of the original song if you want to see a really cool original video. Sort of reminds me of the A-ha video “Take On Me” because of the animation.

I’ll post some more sometime soon. Enjoy, people.

MP3: PNAU – “Embrace (Tits & Clits Remix)”

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MP3: Ladyhawke – “My Delirium (Walter Sobcek Remix)”

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I’ve wanted to share these songs for a while now but I didn’t have too much to say about them all.  I think they’re all awesome remixes and covers of great tracks but check them out and decide for yourself…

The xx – “You’ve Got The Love” (Florence and the Machine) (Download)

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Washed Out – “Feel It All Around (Toro y Moi Remix)” (Download)

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Taken By Trees – “My Boys” (Animal Collective) (Download)

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Florence and the Machine – “Drumming Song (Boy 8-bit Remix)” (Download)

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Phoenix – “Lisztomania (Alex Metric Remix)” (Download)

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Dr. Fox’s Old Timey String Band – “Kids” (MGMT) (Download)

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Mayer Hawthorne – “Green Eyed Love (Waajeed Remix)” (Download)

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Memory Tapes is the name of New Jersey producer/one-man-band Dayve Hawke’s latest project.  The debut album, Seek Magic was just released in late August and it’s got a pretty impressive, distinctive style that I wasn’t expecting.  At it’s core, the album’s sound is electronic, dance music but there’s an unusual blend of psychedelic-progressive rock which makes for a very interesting listen.

MP3: Memory Tapes – “Green Knight” (Download)

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Seek Magic (August 2009)