Asian Dan

Luv everything about this video and tune. Luv everyone involved in this. Luv the LOLZ.

#DOITFORTHELOLZ

The next single from the master of BIG POP, Penguin Prison is “Fair Warning” and here is the music video. I don’t really care for the music video but I love this track in all its Pop glory. Note the magic of the half chorus the first time around as a little teaser before the full blown chorus comes in the second time around.

Giorgio Moroder, Jean Michel-Jarre, Kraftwerk, Jan Hammer and now Para one & Tacteel. These two Frenchmen have teamed up to continue this tradition of exploratory/cinematic electronic music with a touch of 2011. I was intrigued by this project when I saw
this video of the two gentlemen a few months ago in the studio twisting knobs and noodling on synth keys. It is always refreshing to see electronic musicians using analog hardware rather than starring at a laptop screen. I assume that hardware jam session gave birth to this “Fair Enough” EP which is out now on Fools Gold Records. It is a collection of 5 songs that exist in our forever expanding post-genre world. You may listen to these tracks on an iPod/Mac Laptop Speakers, on a proper soundsystem and you may choose to dance or ponder life – the choice is in your hands.

Buy the EP on Beatport now.

Stream the full “Fair Enough” EP at official.fm

Bonus: Check out this 45 min live performance by Para One & Tacteel as they twist, turn and dial in the perfect sonic combinations that may make you dance or ponder the meaning of life.

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The Avalanches’ “Frontier Psychiatrist” is a music video and song that has stuck with me for years. It is hard to believe that this album is already 10 years old and now due for a re-issue via the Modular Records gang. It is of course a deluxe re-issue that feature a list of impressive remixes/re-works by Jackson & His Computer Band, MF Doom, El Gunicho, and this Stereolab remix of the title track.

#summervibes

The Avalanches – Since I Left You (Stereolab Remix) by modularpeople

Chromeo enlists the Frances ambassador of boogie disco, Breakbot to bless their next single “When The Night Falls”. The main hook has a super house cut-up disco vibe a la Todd Edwards with a serious funky bassline. This remix is all that Breakbot has to offer, definitely a dancefloor pleaser.

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Chromeo – When The Night Falls (Breakbot Remix)

I had an iPod shuffle nostalgia moment this weekend when this Buggles tune, “Technopop” came on. This track is a surprisingly forward thinking pop song that I feel stands the tests of time. There is still great energy and vibe that resonates today even though production-wise it is very 80s. Do yourself a favor and give The Age of Plastic a good listen because once you get past “Video Killed The Radio Star” you will find some amazing gems such as “Elstree” and “Astroboy (And The Proles On Parade)”.

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The Buggles – Technopop

Who knew mannequins could be so mysterious/sexy/trippy. “Wonderfox” is the 2nd single off of the self-titled Stepkids’ album coming out Sept 27 on Stones Throw Records.

Breakbot drops yet another massive musical lesson on us. A 33 min mix that is more than just a boogie history lesson but also a certified feel good #summervibes #yachtrockvibes #poolvibes mix. There is nothing more to say than sit back and enjoy this fantastic collection of tracks.

PS If you all haven’t noticed, I automatically love any mix that includes Carly Simon’s “Why”.

Download: Breakbot : Lazy Sunday Selecta

Breakbot – Lazy Sunday Selecta by edbangerrecords

I am so impressed by this tracklist. Fela Kuti, J Dilla and Carly Simon “Why” <3

Tracklist….
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The enigma that is Squarepusher gives us a peak into why he does what he does with the tools that he has at his fingertips. It is a pretty absurd and amazing look into the mind of a mad genius.

Rogue Vogue is a mysterious Chicago producer who is paying homage to all things good about Chicago House and the importance of the genre to the dance world but of course with a modern tinge. Now this sample that is the backbone of the tune comes from totally out of the blue and is just the perfect summer touch to this track. I will leave it a surprise for you all but it is one of my favorite Yacht Rock jams. May the Yacht Rock Gods and Frankie Knuckles bless Rogue Vogue…

Download: Rogue Vogue – Breezy

Breezy by RogueVogue

Watch the a vid of a great performance of this Summery Yacht Rock jam.