You’re prob thinking, “Awwww nah. Not another Lana Del Rey remix. b3sci we’re pals but come on dudes.” We hear you! We hear you! But listen to THIS.
Lana Del Rey – Video Games (TATF Remix)TATF
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Rating 8.0
You’re prob thinking, “Awwww nah. Not another Lana Del Rey remix. b3sci we’re pals but come on dudes.” We hear you! We hear you! But listen to THIS.
Lana Del Rey – Video Games (TATF Remix)TATF
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Rating 8.0
This Fred V & Grafix mix of Emeli Sandé’s (big fans) latest single has been blowing up UK radio the last couple weeks. The mix is a little more DnB than anything else but there’s a lot “anything else” going on the track. Fred V & Grafix are on top form right now and their remix for “Daddy” is one of the best DnB remixes of the year.
Emeli Sandé – Daddy (Fred V & Grafix Remix)Fred V & Grafix
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Rating 8.5
The 17 year old from Nantes who’s big remix work for Deadmau5, Yelle & Pendulum among others has gained him notice and acclaim worldwide delivers this preview of “Icarus”, a killer original production. Listen.
Madeon – IcarusMadeon
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Rating 8.4
Seattle based rapper, Grieves offers up a piano-driven melody with highly relatable lyrics and an impressive chorus hook. The song reminds me of childhood, and specifically, how our differences as kids were countervailed by the bonds we shared through riding in the last seat of the bus and going to the local deli to pickup packs of baseball cards. Grieves’ lines about these ideas make the song all the more authentic and set the mood for an interval of reflection. The song crosses many disciplines and I believe, has something for everyone. Contributed by Trevor Meyer
Grieves – LightspeedRating 8.2
“Softer Cell” comes to us via Brighton, UK duo You Love Her Coz She’s Dead. Sans the dark name, the dark art, and for the most part a dark album of industrial inspired electro pop, deeper cut “Softer Cell” showcases a delicate prettier side of YLHCSD.
You Love Her Coz She’s Dead – Softer CellYou Love Her Coz She’s Dead
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Rating 7.8
Chicago: home of hot dogs, mediocre sports teams, and malort. Oh, and lots and lots of hipsters. Minus the Bear and the Velvet Teen managed to show up at the Metro and sufficiently killed it. Got to the venue a touch late and missed a few of the Velvet Teen’s songs, however they played a good variety from their discography. Old school jams like “Radiapathy” and :”Tokyoto” with newer jams like “No Star”. Judah Nagler sounded awesome and switched from guitar to keyboard a few times as well. VT’s new quartet line up really stepped their live show up since the last time I’ve seen them. It’s a shame their set wasn’t longer, easily one of the best live bands there is.
Minus the Bear started off with a few songs from “This is What I Know About Being Gigantic”. Pretty awesome and probably one of the last times they’ll play this many songs from that LP. They also mixed in a few songs from other albums but the crown jewel was “Highly Refined Pirates” in it’s entirety. Crowd was really into it, lots of bros and girls dancing and singing along. Ended with an encore of some songs from their new album “OMNI” as well as “Pachuca Sunrise”. The touches of nostalgia really made this show pretty special. VT and MTB always kill it when they tour together and hopefully this isn’t the last time it happens. Contributed by Wyatt Routson
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We end the week with an ass kicking c/o of Florida band The Owsley Brothers. Like raw, swampy sounding electric blues as much as us? Yeah, that’s what we thought. Give The Owsley Bros’ “Burden On Your Eyes” a spin below.
The Owsley Brothers – Burden On Your EyesThe Owsley Brothers
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Rating 8.4
Pete Tong just dropped the world premiere of this hotly tipped new Coldplay remix by Fedde Le Grand. Look for its release on Beatport on Monday. Big tune.
Coldplay – Paradise (Fedde Le Grand Remix)Fedde Le Grand
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Rating 8.3
If you haven’t been lucky enough to catch the Jim Jones Revue live, check out their Letterman appearance. “Burning Down Your House” is their aptly titled album, and you’ll probably want to catch up with them next time they hit a local venue.
Jim Jones Revue – Dishonest JohnThe Jim Jones Revue
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Cassius return serve to Skream after the S-man remixed “I Love U So” last year. Ace.
Skream – Anticipate (Cassius Remix)Skream
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Rating 8.2
Here goes something new from Remix Artist Collective in support of NYC band Violens. The dark guitar pop of the original is traded in for that sweeter more chilled RAC-80’s sound.
Violens – Spectator & Pupil (RAC Mix)RAC
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Rating 8.0