Yesterday I received an email from a DJ named The Kids Are Radioactive promoting his new tracks. I gave them a listen and actually pulled one for this weeks Remix Rehash (coming tomorrow). Then a few hours later I noticed original email had grown a little tail of replies. You see, TKAR had failed to BCC the massive list bloggers he had sent his stuff to and the astute bunch of smart ass music nerds we be had picked up on this and had begun bantering. It began with talk of the weather at our various international locations but quickly became a crazy thread of pretty cool dialogue. Soon it spread to twitter, tinychat, spreadsheets and a facebook group (of course). Now August 18th has been declared Music Blogger Day. The play by play of today’s epic email thread has been reported really well by a number of the folks on the list Sheenabeaston and The Music Ninja are two worth checking out. Clearly TKAR didn’t anticipate this kind of ripple effect when he mistakenly hit cc instead of bcc but after today’s insanely fun rush of blogger bonding I can’t help but tip my hat to him. So, I give you his tracks and hope you go give them each a little Hypem love.
Ra Ra Riot – Can You Tell (The Kids Are Radioactive Remix)
I think this is going to be the beginning of some interesting new music blogging adventures…
The Swell Season did an exceptional session on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series last week . Featuring both old and new music. If you’ve been waiting to here more from them like I have check it out here
WHY? did a little session action as well performing off of their up coming album Eskimo Snow for the Bay Bridge sessions. They’re coming to the Church on October 2nd, FYI. Listen to it here
There have a major influx of awesome videos lately which I think are worth sharing with the masses.
To kick it of Netherfriends, who are about to kick off a little midwest tour made this fabulous bit of film for their track Nunya (beeswax)
Nunya (Beeswax) from Dan Scotti on Vimeo.
Fitz and The Tantrums, one of my favorite new discoveries released this video for their song Winds Of Change. Its pretty spectacular. They are touring with Flogging Molly this fall.
Modest Mouse also released the video for King rat which was directed by Heath Ledger. I have a thing for animated videos and this is a grand example of why.
Speaking of awesome animation Here We Go Magic has this most delightful video for Fangela. They too will be passing through Philly making a stop at the TLA on September 23rd.
And last but not least is this haunting/ WTF ? video from Mason Proper for Safe For The Time Being. Watch it. Enjoy it. Question it.
Mason Proper – Safe For The Time Being Official Music Video from Dovecote Records on Vimeo.
Dinosaur Feathers are pushing out a brand spankin new EP on the 18th but for you eager fans I have a track you can get at RIGHT NOW! They’re playing in Brooklyn tonight at Public Assembly and in Philly on September 9th at Danger Danger gallery.
Here ya be….
Don’t Fear The Vegabonds
I received this mix from Primate King an indie artist out of the Bay area yesterday and it blew my socks off. It is 58 minutes of smacktacular danceyness and it is sure to cure whatever ails ya this Wednesday morning.
Electro Pusher Deux
There is a lot of goodness tucked into this Remix Rehash. A track to jam to while cruisin with your windows down, a little 80′s sounding trancey synth
In need of a little workout music? then you should check out the offerings of Borracho. A Canadian duo dedicated to setting the perfect get your groove on dance party atmosphere. They know their way around pacing a mix so you just. keep. wanting. more.
100% Puerto Rico (Big Pun)- Borracho Remix
In honor of the group Little Man Tate’s decision to hang up their hats Don Diablo offers up this remix of their song I Am Alive. Its a feel good bit you won’t be able to resist hitting replay (over and over again). Clearly Mr Diablo has nothing but love for the guys on LMT.
I Am Alive (Little Man Tate) – Don Diablo Remix
This one comes from RQM’s new EP. Fresh off the OMG! presses this will appeal to anyone who likes their electro to have a hint of 80′s set to a nice synthy beat. Kindly offered up is this take of Barely Evil it should tug at ya enough to go check out the rest of RQM’s offerings
Barely Evil – RQM Remix
And finally a little somethin somethin for your cruisin needs. Its a little bit playful and a lot a bit head boppin. Perfect to toss on when you just want to chill back and relax. Enjoy!
We Won’t Break (Zoot Women)- Mr Vega
It turns out when you take two days off to be sick everything ferments and grows this mold of immediacy. Its true in work, social and blog. You just gotta spend the time deciding whether its the good kind of mold (ie penicillin or bleu cheese) or the tossable kind (um, you know it). I am still waist deep in these determinations so I can’t provide you the full analysis of these except to say they were the one’s that jumped straight from “inbox” to “yes please” surpassing “maybe for a slow week” and “if it fits.” Enjoy!
Remedy (Little Boots) - Buffetlibre vs Sidechains remix
The Woods (Cartridge) - Buffetlibre
Who’s There (Riton & Primary 1)- IAMXL remix
Let The Bodies Hit Thunder - Crookers vs. DJ Sega (DJ HLM More Bass Edit)
Treat Me Like Your Mother (The Dead Weather) - Diplo Remix
We Are Golden (Mika) - Don Diablo Remix
Disco Disco Disco – Don Diablo
So sorry that I haven’t been posting this week. I have been rather ill and finding the energy to pull it together to function let alone blog has been rough. But I finally got the meds I needed and will be back in full force by Monday with three awesome new post in the making. But since I never like you to leave here empty handed enjoy this video of a wedding that took place in St. Paul. I actually heard about this from friends when I was back there a few weeks ago and got a good laugh when it went viral. I can’t imagine a better way to dance yourself into your marriage.
And to inspire your own spectacular dance ideas Philly’s own DJ Shawn Ryan recently sent me this excellent summer mix Superprince II. Its packed with awesomeness so download it now.
Fight Test (Flaming Lips)- Backyard Bangers Remix
Flaming Lips announced another concert at Festival Pier in August with Explosions In The Sky opening. Its going to be one trippy and spectacular show no doubt. So I thought this, besides being a solidly awesome ditty, was appropriate for this week’s rehash.
Honey (Erykah Badu)- Seiji Remix
This is a sexy little remix to kick of this week’s Remix Rehash. I put out a call for some unique tracks and this came to my attention via CubikMusik. I have always liked this EB drop and this new funkier version is more than welcome especially cause it is oh so good. Seiji really taps into the soul edge with a 80′s flavored electro vibe.
One Pure Thought (Hot Chip) – Toddla T Remix
Hot Chip remixes are a dime a dozen and I will admit I receive them with a hint of skepticism. This one though has the right touch of dance hall to create a whole new sound without challenging the purity (heh heh see what I did there) of the original track.
Prom Night (Linus Loves) – Don Diablo Remix
Mister Diablo has been rightfully busy with remixing in memorium of MJ but still threw this out for mass consumption. Its chill (for DD) but builds towards a pretty awesome end. Good for cruising now that is would appear that summer has decided to arrive.
Little Bit (Lykke Li)- Death To The Throne Remix
So, I often get bland PR emails with demos and remixes. But this gem dropped into my in-box last week and totally made my day. It just so happened that the song was equally sweet. For your reading and listening pleasure [that's right dawls a twofer] from the tips of his witty fingers I give you the original email
“waddup? here’s something new that i made. it’s a “re-remix” of the lykke li song “little bit”, not to be confused with the other little bit remix I’ve made. and now your wondering “another lykke li remix?” and then i reply in my angry samuel l. jackson voice “HEY, YOU TELL THE HOT GIRL THAT WORKS AT URBAN OUTFITTERS TO STOP LISTENING TO HER!! SHIT!!!!!!” ..i’m gonna go smoke a cigarette now….enjoy”
This is a doozy of a remix post kids. I guess the beginning of summer, or at least what the calendar says is the start of the summer, has put people in a mixy mood cause there has been a mad influx of good noise in my inbox. Put ‘em on your shuffle, power up the office soundtrack or add them to your dance mix do whatever you need to fully enjoy them.
D.A.N.C.E. Happens – IAMXL
A full on mix this is. Lengthy and satiating. Should keep you humming well beyond its hour playtime. Bulletproof talent once again on display from Vancouver’s DJ darling.
Don Diablo vs The Roots - The Seed 3.0
This classic Roots bit is brought back around with Don Diablo’s revival touch. Enough of a new shine without overwhelming the solid and recognizable funk bass lines of the original.
Combination Pizza Hut & Taco Bell - Das Racist
This remix is just ridiculously catchy. Not particularly cerebral but sometimes that’s the determining factor.
Nothing 2 Step 2 - Sammy Bananas
It seems Sammy has no planes on slowing down any time soon. He keeps pumping out the killer remixes and appearing at the freshest of parties (FAM[thursdays at Bowery] and The Players Club most recently). And does frequency affect quality? Never!
H.A.L. naw – CJ Mili
The lovely Sheenabeaston brought this track to my attention. A little dirty south always reminds me of hot sticky summer days. CJ Mili does some highly enjoyable pop dancey remixes so if you like this one be sure to check out the rest.
Peak Hour Live MIXX – JhnRdn
And finally in honor of two excellent dance party events going down this weekend in Philly [Making Time Pool Party Saturday afternoon then progress to Live Forever Saturday night at the Barbary] a mix offered up by one of my local favs JhnRdn.
A little wind has been taken out of my music sails. He impacted so much of what we know of music from funk to pop. MJ’s influence will never be forgotten.
My fondest MJ memory has got to be the summer one family on our block rented a big screen television and got the pay-per-view Black or White Concert for all the kids to come over and watch. We couldn’t have rocked any harder if we were front row at the actual concert. We danced and sang along until all of us collapsed on the floor. There are few people, let alone musicians who could reach through a television into a living room in suburban Minnesota and thoroughly blow the minds of a bunch of Midwestern kids. He will be missed.
