Quicksand…again?
To most of us, La Roux’s ‘Quicksand’ is ancient, it’s the track that broke her into the blog world as Kitsune’s new star, but to the masses, well, I guess it’s just an album track.
So, in true “I’ve gone mainstream” style it’s getting re-released. There is some good news though and thats the line up of remixers on the new E.P… Alex Metric, Mad Decent and Boy 8-Bit? Yes please.
Buy it from iTunes HERE.
La Roux – Quicksand (Boy 8-Bit Remix) (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
La Roux – Quicksand (Alex Metric Remix) (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
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Guilty Pleasure No.1
The clues in the title….
I know I shouldn’t, but I love it…
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1000 Minutes Part Twenty Three
Its been a little while since I posted my last 1000 minutes entry. I think it got to the stage where I’d started to worry I was just picking tracks for the sake of it. I’d love to say that the break helped the situation, it didn’t. Still not sure what this is all about? Click HERE.
In this post I’ve decided to go in a slightly different direction and focus on one artist. Normally this would be quite a difficult task to achieve, but when the artist in question is Cut Copy, it was pretty simple.
It just so happens that my highest rated tracks by Cut Copy fall on three different releases, for the sake of organisation I’ve listed them in order of release date. Starting with their now rare ‘I thought of numbers’ E.P, followed by ‘Bright Like Neon Love’ and closing with their latest album, ‘In Ghost Colours’.
Enjoy…
76. Cut Copy – Rendezvous [5:18] [time remaining 716:36] (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
77. Cut Copy - Future [5:12] [time remaining 711:24] (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
78. Cut Copy - Hearts On Fire [4:53] [time remaining 707:31] (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
tbc…
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Snowfall
Everything gets abit serious and depressing at this time of year doesn’t it? So how about a slice of unassuming and fun indie pop to brighten these winter nights?
Now alot of people would dismiss the sound created by Bullet & Snowfox as cheesy, which is fair enough if you take life seriously at all times. But for me, sometimes all I want is a band that will lift my mood with snappy beats and catchy melodies.
If you agree with me, then I suggest you check these guys out. Let your guard down and accept them for what they are, you might actually enjoy yourself.
Bullet & Snowfox – Bad Days (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
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Marine Parade Christmas
Now this is what I call a Christmas Present!
December the 20th sees label mates Adam Freeland, Alex Metric and Evil Nine hit the shores of Brighton to play at Coalition. This is bound to be an unforgettable gig with such a monster line up, so if you’re in the area, be sure not to miss it.
Tickets are £8 in advance and you can grab them HERE.
Find out more info about the event HERE.
And while you’re waiting, to quench your thirst, an Evil Nine remix of a new track from Alex Metric which is set to drop on his new ‘It Starts’ E.P shortly.
Enjoy!
Alex Metric - It Starts (Evil Nine Remix) (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
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Raise The Switch
Last month we were all wowed by The XX’s remix of ‘You Got The Love’, they truly did raise the bar for remix quality and its unlikely that anyone who dares to remix that track in future will even touch their effort.
What I have here, is another quality Florence remix, this time by the legend named Switch. I’m not going to make comparisons with the previously mentioned remix as they’re worlds apart in style, but I’d say Switch is the only one to get close to that wow factor.
Florence + The Machine – Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) (Switch Remix) (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
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Glittering Gould
I’ve been casually watching the hype surrounding Hereford born Ellie Goulding whiz past me for the last couple of months. Now I figured it was about time that I gave some blog space to the girl who is quite possibly one the most exciting female soloists of 2009. That may be a bold statement I know, 2009 has been filled to the brim with fresh female talent, but something about Ellie Goulding is a little more intriguing.
Now by all accounts Goulding herself has heavily eclectic musical taste, infact I read somewhere that one of her most admired artists is Beyoncé. This itself isn’t strange at all, everyone enjoys at least a couple of Beyoncé tracks right? But apparently for Ellie, Destiny’s Child albums were used as a measure for vocal ability…
“I’d listen to a Destiny’s Child album and I’d want to get every single note. It’s not acceptable if I could nearly reach”.
Maybe intense vocal challenges such as this assisted in developing the unique style we can hear in Goulding’s sound. Whatever happened, the result is amazing.
For those of you wanting more than we’ve been privy to so far, you can expect Ellie’s debut album in the early part of 2010 and you can get your hands on latest single ‘Under The Sheets’ on iTunes tomorrow (November 16th). If you fancy grabbing an exclusive, pop over to Pure Groove and pick it up on 7″ while you still can.
In the meantime, check out the following few remixes and look forward to Ellie Goulding becoming your new favourite artist.
Ellie Goulding – Under The Sheets (Jakwob Remix) (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
Ellie Goulding – Under The Sheets (The Knocks Remix) (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
Ellie Goulding – Under The Sheets (Pariah Remix) (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
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He won’t go quietly
Example is certainly the man everyone’s talking about right now. After his first album went pretty much unnoticed by the press and critics, he smashed into the limelight this year with dance floor hit ‘Hooligans’ and Radio One A-listed ‘Watch The Sun Come Up’. Even further on from these success stories he goes on tour with Lily Allen for the next month…now that happened quickly…
The next single we can expect from Example will hit stores on the 11th of January and a few months later we’ll be treated to his next album, due to land in April.
Now the release may be a couple of months away, but the first remix has surfaced already, enjoy…
Example – Won’t Go Quietly (The Juan Maclean Remix) (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
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No longer new, but still trusted
Probably the best DJ’s involved with Radio One in god knows how long…
Passion Pit – Little Secrets (Jaymo & Andy George Remix) (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
Miike Snow - Black & Blue (Jaymo & Andy George Remix) (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
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Jingle Bells
Yesterday, with the help of a friend, I was introduced to my new favourite band. 2009 has been a funny old year for me and new bands, nobody has really grabbed me instantly on first listen…until now.
Sleigh Bells are a duo from Brooklyn made up of a primary school teacher and ex member of hardcore outfit, Poison the Well. Intrigued already? You should be because what they produce is beyond description. The distorted drums will burst your eardrums, but at the same time you’ll find yourself humming along with the instantly catchy melodies.
Seriously, for me, Sleigh Bells are one of the most exciting bands I’ve heard in years.
If this track doesn’t convince you then you’re already deaf.
Sleigh Bells – A/B Machines (Drop Io) (Alt Link YSI)
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