Asian Dan

A proper mix of proper club music care of the High Powered Boys duo. This is some serious House/Garage/UK club music, a perfect direction for electronic/dance music to go. I am a big fan of their latest release “Work/Udon” which is out this Monday in Beatport and on March 28 everywhere else via Sound Pellegrino.

Download: HIGH POWERED BOYS : Rippin’ Off Canvas mix

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I know that April 2, 2011 in NYC is a big day for indie music, for it is the final farewell to the indie synth gods LCD Soundsystem. But for those of you who did not get tickets (duh) or don’t care for James Murphy and co, make your way over to Littlefield in Brooklyn to witness a great pairing of acts, The Stepkids and Emil & Friends. There will be lasers, guitar solos, synths and dancing. So please join us.

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The Stepkids – Legend in My Own Mind

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Erol Alkan has been pumping out some amazing quality remixes lately. First with that fantastic remix of Tame Impalaand now this psychedelic journey of a remix for Connan Mockasin. I guess it is always a hit when Erol remixes an Aussie or Kiwi rock band.

Connan Mockasin – Forever Dolphin Love (Erol Alkan Rework) (Phantasy) by Erol Alkan

Das Pop has been getting all mysterious with their viral The Black Juggler character which I assume is the title of their follow up to that over the top Pop album “Das Pop”. “The Game” is the first track to be heard off of this album – a tune that embraces all things 70s. It is a song that oozes strutting down the street swagger, it feels like a b-side by Queen that didn’t make the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. Love the Led Zeppelin phaser-ed out drums at the end.

Tonight Jamie xx will grace NYC with his thoughtful and nostalgic DJ sets as they span from post-dubstep to classic 90s house. And of course his amazing calypso-step track, “Far Nearer”. A track that has been making its rounds in various DJs sets. I did not realize the track was an 8 min track that just washes over you, I could even have it go on for longer. 2011 the year of #steeldrums.

I cannot to wait to hear “Far Nearer” played on a proper sound system. Hopefully he will drop some Burial. See you there tonight!

Jamie xx (DJ set) w/ Creep , Sepalcure and special guests Tonight February 22, 2011 / 9:00 PM

This is a track that I have had hidden in my iTunes for a few months and can finally share with you all via RCRDLBL. It is a collab between 2 of the “post-dubstep” greats. Kavsrave teams up with the might Joy Orbison now, Joy O to create a delicate grimey UK track that showcases their understanding of all elements that represent UK dance culture and mixing into this tune “Untightled”. Syncopated synth stabs and kick drum patterns mixed with 808 cowbells with sample of an aggro Brit, proper UK dance. Massive choon.

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Download: Kavsrave vs. Joy O : Untightled

There was a time when synths were played by hands, basslines were not sequenced and kick drums were played with a foot. Mahavishnu Orchestra were the epitome of musicianship and genre blending in the 70s. John McLaughlin and co have created music that most musicians are afraid to aspire towards these days. “Celestial Terrestrial Commuters” is a brief peak into this fusion world, a track that clocks in under 3 mins yet showcases all that is possible in the Mahavishnu world.

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Mahavishnu Orchestra : Celestial Terrestrial Commuters

Blank Spaces latest track is a new wave ode to 50s Pop. It is a song with arpeggiated guitar drenched in tremolo over a Motown-esque bassline.

Fly Your Flag by BlankSpaces