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I am so happy for Phoenix – after years of putting out amazing music they have finally received the recognition and respect they deserve. And now there is is proof by having all their contemporary musical peers remix / re-vision their music. Genius business model – that is genuine, sincere, and just a great way to showcase the depth of their music. Looking forward to the Two Doors Cinema Club, 25 Hours a Day, and Boombass remixes.

I have never been a fan of Animal Collective – interesting take on this epic journey of a tune. Animal Collective turns the song into a meditative, Indian sounding tune with Thomas Mars’ vocals looped over like a mantra over some tabla sounding percussion.

Check out what Animal Collective has to say about Phoenix here.

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Phoenix – Love Like A Sunset (Animal Collective RMX – Deakin’s Jam)

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (Remix Collection) is out digitally in the U.S. 10/13 via Glassnote/Loyauté. The full tracklist:

01 “Lisztomania (Alex Metric Remix)”
02 “Fences (The Soft Pack Remix)”
03 “1901 Bo Flex’d (Passion Pit Remix)”
04 “Lasso (Two Door Cinema Club Remix)”
05 “Fences (25 Hrs a Day Remix)”
06 “1901 (L’aiglon Remix)”
07 “Love Like a Sunset (Turzi Remix)”
08 “Fences (Boombass Remix)”
09 “Lisztomania (A Fight For Love – 25 Hrs a Day Remix)”
10 “Fences (Friendly Fires Remix)”
11 “Armistice (YACHT Remix)”
12 “Girlfriend (Young Fathers Remix)”
13 “Fences (Chairlift Remix)”
14 “Rome (Neighbours with Devendra Banhart Remix)”
15 “Love Like a Sunset (Animal Collective Remix – Deakin’s Jam)”

Torino’s own Scarlets new single will be out on APRIL77RECORDS on November 1st as a 7inch and on December 14th as digital download produced by Dubka. heck out “Boundaries” a very Cure-esque sounding track but with more of a jagged edge and punch – love the drum sound.

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Scarlets – Boundaries

Scarlets Myspace

A new demo from Brighton’s Mirrors has surfaced on the interwebs. A synth laden pop tune that reminds me of Tears for Fears – makes you feel like life is moving in slow motion.

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Mirrors- Organ Song (Demo)

Via Hyperbole

The XX cover Florence + the Machine’s “You’ve Got the Love” – turning the tune into a sexy and sedated tune. I especially enjoy what they did, chopping up Florence’s vocals. I am a huge fan of The XX’s new album and it is perfect for the autumn.

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Florence + the Machine – You’ve Got the Love (XX remix)

Interesting reinterpretation/re-visioning of Phoenix’s epic tune. Devendra and co turn “Rome” into a sentimental, introspective tune of a lost love. Check out what Devendra has to say about Phoenix here.

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Phoenix – Rome (Neighbors with Devendra Banhart)

Via Phoenix Diary

Not Classixx A-Game/best prouduction, but I still love them – we need an EP or album with more original music from them, hopefully it is coming soon!

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Ladyhawke – Magic (Classixx Remix)

Cheers, Electrorash

The classic sounding Toronto duo Azari & III crafted a 58 min mix laden with 303 acid basslines for one of my favorite blogs, 20 Jazz Funk Greats.

Download @ 20 Jazz Funk Greats

As we all wait for Hey Champ’s album, we can all enjoy some new remixes from them, including a remix of Passion Pit’s “Little Secrets” which should be out soon and this remix of Chicago’s own lovely female electroduo, Moneypenny. It is a great hi-nrg, 132 bpm, italo-esque tune. I’m a sucker for seuqenced basslines.

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Moneypenny – Say No (Hey Champ Remix)

Download @ Green Label Sound: Chromeo – Night by Night

AMAZING. The Twelves are masters of Ableton and mashing up in a very tasteful way. I am looking forward to their new EP in the new year.

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The Twelves – The Twelfth Hour