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Urban Cone – We Should Go to France

By Jon Herriot

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Urban Cone always hits me with that Indietronica sound that I love. Danceable grooves, catchy indie lyrics, hipstery outfits, what more could an indie music fan ask for? These guys are from Sweden, and they are killing it with every song they put out. If this is the first you have heard of Urban Cone, definitely check out their tracks “Urban Photograph” and “Freak”, they are equally, if not more awesome. More than anything, this track makes me think that we should go to Sweden.

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Rating 8.5

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04-07-12

Crystal Castles – Empathy (spf5Ø Edit)

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spf5Ø’s brand new edit for Crystal Castles’ “Empathy” is fire. Being punched in the gut repeatedly by the heaviness of a track has never felt quite like this. spf5Ø’s edit is such a slick mash of disparate yet complementary sounds and styles. AWESOME. We’re getting familiar with the rest of this guy’s back catalogue ASAP (right now).

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Rating 8.5

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04-06-12

Usher – Climax (Kaskade Remix)

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Aw shit. Usher & Diplo’s “Climax” is already one of our favorite songs of the year. And then this happened. Kaskade refashions Usher’s R&B return a massive EDM club smash. You need to hear it now.

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Rating 8.8

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04-05-12

The Cataracts – All You (Feat. Waka Flocka Flame & Kaskade)

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“All You”, new from L.A.’s, The Cataracts is about to set pop radio on fire. “All You” ticks all the 2012 radio smash boxes and then some (big EDMish chorus, spazed out rapper verse, a cool sample of a recent hit – in this case the also Cataracts-produced “In the Dark” by Dev.) Seriously though, ever thought you’d hear (give Waka a beat, 10 G’s, and a ton of weed and he’ll probably rap over anything) Waka Flocka spit flames on a Kaskade sample? In theory, Waka’s inclusion on a track like this might invite notions of “train wreck” “are you shitting me?” and “ugh” but somehow it totally works! We love it, get with the new jam. (SB)

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Rating 8.3

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04-05-12

Rebecca Ferguson – Glitter & Gold (Cahill Remix)

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UK R&B songstress and X-Factor alum Rebecca Ferguson gets a sharp throwback 90’s dance-esque push via a new remix from producer Cahill. Cahill’s mix has all the big beats and bombast (and huge vocals!) that classics in this genre are defined by. 100% pure love.

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Rating 8.1

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04-04-12

Bastille – One Night Love Affair

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L.A. dance duo Bastille are back at you with a sweet new jam “One Night Love Affair”. On the track, the guys sample the great rare disco track “Caught Up” by Inner Life (which you should also check on if you’re up on some eassssy listening). “ONLA” is a king size foot tapper that demands your immediate attention. Get on with your bad self.

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Rating 8.2

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04-04-12

Martin Solveig – The Night Out (TheFatRat Remix)

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So that Martin Solveig remix EP rips pretty hard. In addition to this TheFatRat 5-alive re-spin of “The Night Out”, are (as you’ve prob heard by now) remixes from Madeon, A-Trak, & a co-mix from Solveig & A-Trak. TheFatRat takes it there on the electro-house tip resoundedly stamping down another choice cut in his burgeoning remix canon.

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Rating 8.3

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04-03-12

JONES – Don’t Walk Out

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“Don’t Walk Out” is the sort of dark, baritone driven electro pop that one might come to expect from an ex-champion boxer turned musician. There’s little else to be known about the UK artist JONES. Check out his debut EP Cometh the Hour at his website here.

JONES – Don’t Walk Out

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Rating 8

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04-03-12

Sub Focus – Out of the Blue (Feat. Alice Gold)

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Sub Focus’ big new single “Out of the Blue” gets a dazzling video treatment. Don’t miss it.

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Rating 8.1

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04-02-12

Miike Snow – Devil’s Work (Dirty South Remix)

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Dirty South on an A+ remix of Miike Snow’s latest. Look out for that break at 1:33.

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Rating 8.3

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04-01-12

POSTTOD – Away

By Trevor Meyer

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Swedish electronic/alt rockers, Posttod, have just shared their free EP, “Moon.” This music really puts you in a remote place, a pastoral, utopian retreat, if you will. Ambient, yet incredibly lively, “Moon” caters to the ever changing moods of our personalities. “Away” is my favorite thus far, but “Through Your Eyes” offers a solid hip-hop/electronic combination overlapped by an ethereal synth line. Give these guys a spin.

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Rating 8.0

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04-01-12

Moon Boots – Got Somebody

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Straight off that French Express and couriered direct to you for preview is Moon Boots’ awesome new 80’s boogie R&B flavored track “Got Somebody”. Get it girl!

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Rating 8.3

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03-29-12