Lot’s of great new stuff on this one, couldn’t resist leading it off with that Arcade Fire track.
Tracklist:
1. The Arcade Fire – Sprawl II – Merge
2. The KDMS – High Wire (D-Pulse Remix) – Gomma
3. Rayko – Neon Electric – Top Shelf
4. Azari & III – Reckless With Your Love (Tensnake Remix) – Permanent Vacation
5. Chromeo – Don’t Turn The Lights On (Aeroplane Remix) – Big Beat/Atlantic
6. Midnight Magic – Beam Me Up (Jacques Renault Remix) – Permanent Vacation
7. Bottin – Stork – Perseo
8. Tape To Tape – Pure & Easy – Relish
9. Eli Escobar – Love Thing Part 4 (Dub) – Plant Records
10. Grum – Can’t Shake This Feeling (Club Mix) – We Play
What is it about Springsteen tracks that lend themselves to incredible, melodic slow disco edits? Cousin Cole’s rework of “I’m On Fire” set the precedent, and now Martin Vogel’s matched that with an absolutely gorgeous edit of Bruce’s “Tougher Than The Rest.” It’s part of a collection of edits issued by Perseo, an off-shoot of the always-solid Italians Do It Better label. Stream it below, and go cop the CD (or the vinyl!) over at their store.
Been really enjoying the new Arcade Fire LP over the last week or so. This synthy bit of 80s disco (it owes quite a bit to Blondie’s “Heart Of Glass” but I don’t think anyone’s complaining) is my favorite track, it’s been getting plenty of repeats in my headphones. I especially love how breathy and tentative Regine’s vocals are in the beginning.
The original version of “Hang With Me” appeared as a ballad on Robyn’s Body Talk Pt. 1 album, but they reworked the track into a poppy-as-hell dance number for the second part of the album, which is due to be released soon. I dare you not to get this shit stuck in your head. Plus, doesn’t the video make you want to hang out with Robyn and have jam sessions in hotel rooms?
I’m not much of a Tumblr guy, but I came across Adam Miller’s site while browsing ffffffffffffound the other day and was instantly hooked. It’s a precisely curated collection of art images, fashion photos and pictures of pretty girls that basically becomes a road map for what you would want your life to look like. Definitely a good look for anyone that’s looking for a little visual inspiration now and then.
A mix of balearic and chillwave vibes, great for mellow times. If you plan to be drunk on a beach at any point this summer then you need this in your life ASAP. Stream and/or download it via the Soundcloud player below, and then check the track list after the jump.
Excellent 80s vibes on this single from Visitor, a duo out of London. The original version is pretty good, but it might be a little heavy on the cheese factor for some people (not me!). But then comes Alan Braxe to the rescue, with that golden touch of his. The vocoders in the middle are particularly nice, but make sure you listen to about 3:45 when he lets the kick drums loose and everyone throws their hands in the air.
1. Burnt Island Casuals – Scotch Hop – Under The Shade
2. Voltage – All Night (Ilija Rudman Remix) – Cutters
3. Faze Action – Tattoo Man (Rudy’s Midnight Machine Mix) – Faze Action Records
4. DiskJokke – 1987 – Smalltown Supersound
5. Ali Love – Smoke & Mirrors (Bottin Remix) – Back Yard Recordings
6. Space – Deliverance (The Love Supreme Hard Disko Remix) – Nang
7. James Chance & The Contortions – Incorrigible (Liv Spencer & DJ Spun Remix) – Rong
8. Breakbot – Baby I’m Yours (Aeroplane Remix) – Ed Banger
9. Tracey Thorn – Why Does The Wind? (Morgan Geist Remix) – Buzzin’ Fly
10. Robyn – Dancing On My Own – Konichiwa
Some really nice dreamy synth-pop courtesy of France’s Anoraak. I have a feeling that this summer is going to be all about the dreamy synth-pop for me, in fact there’s a mixtape on the way that should all but ensure that (more info on that later). This track is from his upcoming and yet-to-be-named album, out August 30th on Naive.
Not really sure how I feel about the rest of Infinite Arms, but goddamn “Dilly” is a hell of a summer song. Every time I hear it I just want a Corona and a pool party, like, ASAP. It’s probably unhealthy that my first reaction to an upbeat summer jam is to want to create a real life version of a beer commercial, but I’m gonna let that slide for now.
