La Dolce Vita Remixes

I'm currently salivating due to this post, Chicago native La Dolce Vita has sent over some amazing remixes by Trash Yourself, The Faint, and Innerparty System and they are as amazing as what you've come to expect form them. If you are not familiar with La Dolce Vita, they are a Chicago Scene duo known as a staple of the electronic scene, they have mastered remixes by Yelle, Shiny Toy Guns, and Kill Hanna to name a few and all of their remixes are flawless; honestly they are one of the reasons why I would love to move to Chicago one day.

Trash Yourself - Forget it (La Dolce Vita Remix)

The Faint - Growing Centipedes(La Dolce Vita Remix)

Innerparty System - Die Tonight (La Dolce Vita Remix)

Dark Mean "Frankencottage"

At first I was a bit apprehensive whenever I received the the e-mail with Dark Mean's latest EP "Frankencottage"; at first I thought it was a Gothic band, but I gave it a chance because the first title of the EP is called "Happy Banjo" and I love Banjos (I know my logic is stupid) and though the song does has banjos most of their other stuff are intermixed with electronic beats. I am including two songs but you can go to their website and get the rest.

Dark Mean - Happy Banjo

Dark Mean - Frankencottage

***Bonus***

Fanfarlo's latest album is currently playing in the RCRDLBL records, and here is a little taste of it, enjoy.

Fanfarlo - Finish Line

Boy Eats Drum Machine

Boy Eats Drum Machine is Portland native Jon Ragel, a multi-talented artist who has just released his latest album "Boomboxxx" a really amazing CD with experimental sort of Trip-hop sound, whats amazing is that this is all done by Jon Ragel who like I've mentioned before is a genius on the instruments. He is currently touring in different areas of the US and for what the reviews say it is a show worth while.

Boy Eats Drum Machine - Demonic With Horns

Boy Eats Drum Machine - BooomBoxxx

***Bonus***

I just love Au Revoir Simone and a remix is always better.

Au Revoir Simone - Shadows (The Teenagers Remix)

Post Honeymoon is a Chicago duo with a synth-punk sound... and yes they are wed to another. Their latest self titled Lp will be released June 9th on the Chicago independent collective label "Two Thumbs Down (The Hood Internet, Sleep Out)" and there after they are launching a US tour. To me the band has a nice 1990 vintage punk rock sound, since its been a while since I've heard something like this it makes me nostalgic of the good ol' days of Sleater Kinney, Bikini Kill, Le Tigre, etc... but please correct me if I'm wrong.

Post Honeymoon - Night Guard

Post Honeymoon - First World Problems

***Bonus***

Here is a remix of a song that has been remixed plenty before but still doesn't get old, this one is brought to you by The Tremulance, enjoy.

Empire of the Sun - Walking on a Dream (The Treamulance Remix)

I'm Not a Band

From Germany comes the cool kids of I'm Not a Band . This dinamic duo sent me their stuff at the begining of the month, but I could not figure out how to download the files (remember, computer chalenged?) today they sent over a remix by the Manliest girls of Men or the rest of Le Tigre, but I wanted to start with their own stuff since is really cool and inovative.

I'm Not a Band - Trainthoughts

I'm Not a Band - Electrolin

Men - Off our Backs (I'm no a Band Remix)

MMMatthias, Moderat Remix

Mama I've been bad, I received this email by Mmmatthias presenting his latest remix for Moderat's "Les grandes marches" (who are touring the US now) and I did not open it till today... Grande Mistake eeh? Anyhow; I did have a good listen to the tune and its a stellar dance remix really beautifully crafted just the way Mmmattias can remix it. If you have not heard of Moderat please have a listen to their mymyspace its simply electrifying.

MMMatthias - Les Grandes Marches (MMMatthias Remix)

***Bouns***

Don Diablo sent out his remix of Dragonette's latest track "Fixing to Thrill" which he debuted last Friday on BBC Radio1; he has sent two version his regular remix and the Dub version which although I'm not a fan of Dub, I must say it adds an edge to the mix so I'm including both.

Dragonette - Fixin to Thrill (Don Diablo Remix)
Dragonette - Fixin To Thrill (Don Diablo Dub Remix)

LehMoJoe

OK I'm about to get Hip Hop up in here, so bare with me. LehtMoJoe is still doing the one release per week, till July 31st when he will release his debut album; today's remix is by Common called Gladiator...now you all know I'm not a fan of Hip Hop, I can count the Hip Hop artist I like on my right hand, locally Common is one of those who I like, its all about the MC factor...so I guess I got lucky on this post.

Common - Gladiator (LehtMoJoe Remix)

***Bonus***

Keeping up with the Hip Hop theme, Mos Def (another of the few Hip Hop artists I like) is about to release his latest CD and RBD records have just released a track of the later mentioned called "Casa Bay" and if I do say so my self "I Love It!!!".

Mos Def - Casa Bey

Great Northern "Story"

Great Nothern is having a good year, after finding themselves on the top of the charts at Amazong.com and starting their U.S. tour, now they have released a new song of their April 28th CD "Remind Me Where The Light Is" called "Story". On a separte yet related story their record label have started a competition for all fans of the band, the email read as so:

Eenie Meenie is also hosting a contest every week as Great Northern tours with The Dears and Eulogies. Fans simply need to snap a few pictures at the show in their city and email their favorite photo to contest@eeniemeenie.com. Each week, 3 fans will win Remind Me Where The Light Is on 180 gram vinyl, a limited edition 7" featuring an unreleased track, and a canvas tote bag.
Not so shabby if I do say so myself, if you do plan to participate here are their touring schedule, I know there are many camera enthusiast who will snap some good ones.

MAY
07 Washington, DC @ Black Cat w/ The Dears, Eulogies
09 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop w/ The Dears, Eulogies
10 Columbus, Oh @ Skully's w/ The Dears, Eulogies
11 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick w/ The Dears, Eulogies
13 Chicago, IL @ Lakeshore Theatre w/ The Dears, Eulogies
14 Columbia, MO @ Mojo's w/ The Dears, Eulogies
16 Denton, TX @ Hailey's w/ The Dears, Eulogies
17 Houston, TX @ Warehouse w/ The Dears, Eulogies
18 Austin, TX @ Parish w/ The Dears, Eulogies
21 Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room w/ The Dears, Eulogies
22 San Diego, CA @ Casbah w/ The Dears, Eulogies
23 Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex w/ The Dears, Eulogies
24 San Francisco, CA @ Indepedent w/ The Dears, Eulogies
26 Portland, OR @ Douglas Fir Lounge w/ The Dears, Eulogies
27 Seattle, WA @ Crocodile Cafe w/ The Dears, Eulogies
JUNE
11 Pomona, CA @ The Glass House w/ She Wants Revenge
13 Reno, NV @ 210 North w/ She Wants RevengeJULY08 London, UK @ Water Rats10 London, UK @ Koko (Club NME)

Great Northern - Story
Great Northern - House

Au Revoir Simone "Still Night, Still Light"

Au Revoir Simone is about to release their latest CD "Still Night, Still Light" next Tuesday. If you remember last year it seemed that every other post was about Au Revoir Simone remix, or re-make, collaboration, or other and to be hones form some one who has been able to listen the whole CD this may happen again with this release. I'm including only two songs "All or nothing" and "Shadows" because I'm afraid to get another email saying that I'm infringing copy right; the first one "All Or Nothing" reminds me of their other song "Sad Song", but I guess you can judge for your self.

Au Revoir Simone - All or Nothing

Au Reovir Simone - Shadows

A-ux "Less Hate, More Love

A great friend of the blog has just sent me a new kicking track, I'm talking about A-ux who's new track is called "Less Hate, More Love" ; although the song is an electronic masterpiece, it is dear to my heart because our friend A-ux will be departing to South Korea for service, but don't worry he did promised that whenever possible he would send some new stuff. As an added bonus I'm including some of A-ux original work as well as my favorite remix; from all the people who read this blog we wish A-ux good luck and keep the music around.
A-ux - Less Hate, More Love
A-ux - Journey to New Hope
A-ux - Neon Generation

Monosurround - Cocked Locked Ready to Rock (A-ux remix)

Illinois Kid Catastrophe

Kid Catastrophe has finally been released on iTunes and is jammed packed of really great songs and the movie is kind of amusing, though I'm not a film critic.

Kid Catastrophe (full movie) from illinois on Vimeo.

Alex Metric, LehtMoJoe

Yesterday I got send some new stuff by Alex Metric, whose upcoming ep Head Straight will be released at the end of the month, I've posted about Alex Metric a few times before with some remixes and of curse his well known single "Deadly on a Mission" today single is along the lines of his last remix in that the energy and intensity are parallel on both.

Alex Metric - Head Straight
Alex Metric - Deadly on a Mission

Next, LehtMoJoe who is on a mission to release a song per week, he is also planning an event on the Granada Theater in July 31 so if you don't leave around Dallas...suck it!!! You probably live in a way cooler place than me. Anyhow, LehtMoJo remix of the week is "Little Secrets" by the Passion Pitt; on this remix LehtMoJo takes a more chilled route, as opposed to his usual bangers and today I received an email saying that he submitted his remix in the Daily Rind Blog contest, where the winner remix will be included on the single...Good Luck Leht.



Passion Pitt - Little Secrets (LehtMoJoe Remix)

Low Slung #14

Its another Episode of our favorite Podcast Low Slung Radio, Charlie comes today with a great array of Indie music from the UK. Episode 14 features the best British artist to emerge on 2009, really this is one of my favorite episode that Charlie cooked up.

Low Slung Radio Episode 14

iTunes

Vega

Vega today released one more song of their new and up coming album "Well Known Pleasures", the single is called "No Reasons" and though I had heard it live once before (I was high), Vega live is an amazing band, but Vega on MP3 is an Disco Electro explosion. They will be doing their tour and I think they are doing their CD release party in Chicago on the 16th.

May 5 – Dallas, TX - The Loft (w/ Shiny Toy Guns)

May 5 – Dallas, TX - DJ Set @ Disqo Disco

May 13 – OKC, OK - Robotic Wednesday @ Kamps

May 14 – Dallas, TX - The Lounge

May 15 – Springfield, MO - Black Box Revue @ The Outland

May 16 – Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle

May 23 - New York, NY - Famous Friends @ Studio B

May 24 - New York, NY - DJ Set @ Diesel Store

Vega - No Reasons

May Playlist

Gee it has been a slow month in the blog world; however here is the songs that caused a stir in the music world.

1. Neon Indian - Deadbeat Summer
2. St. Vincent - Actor Out of Work
3. Bag Raders - Shooting Stars
4. Freeland - Under Control
5. Liquid Vega - 100 Degrees
6. CRJ - Ivory Tower
7. Superpose - The Queen of the Night
8. I and I - The Bottom
9. Emil and Friends - Tigerstripe (Remix)
10. Eric Sarmiento - Alejandra Told Me
11. Fredo Viola - The Turn (Fink Remix)
12. Junior Boys - Hazel
13. Cagedbaby - Forced (Don Diablo Forced in 1986)
14. 80Kidz - Frankie
15. Data - One In a Million
16. Red Monroe - Pat Mayse Lake
17. Friendly Fires - Skelleton boy (Grum Remix)
18. Kings of Leon - Knocked Up (Lykke Li VS. Rodeo Remix)