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James Murphy refuses to remain still and silent in his Post-LCD Soundsystem life. He has been tapped into remix one of his heroes David Bowie and successfully throws in some high-brow/low-brow elements by mixing in Steve Reich’s “Clapping Music”. This could be one of the most self-indulgent and overly hip collisions of worlds. Don’t forget to pick this remix up on vinyl.

Sampha makes music seem so simple and effortless. Buy “Too Much/Happens” on iTunes

Metronomy unveils the title of their upcoming album “Love Letter” and the first single “I’m Aquarius”. It is a delicate mid-tempo ballad that dives into the spiraling thoughts and reflections of an unwinding relationship. The simple instrumentation is propelled by a cycling “shoo-doo-doo-ah” and carefully programmed 808 beat. Metronomy is definitely tapping into something really special.

A deep collision of introspective RnB vibes care of Autre Ne Veut in a sonic swirl powered by Christian Fennesz. Out on Mexican Summer in December.

Everyone needs to just stop. Sampha wins. He is writing and performing some of the most honest and amazing music in the world to date and no one can beat him. This is just perfection in the moment.

Erol Alkan finally unveils his debut solo track “Bang” from his debut “Illumination EP” out December 2 on Phantasy Sounds. Erol channels all his techno and acid vibes into “Bang” showing the wait was worth it.

Connan Mockasin prepares to set the stage for his new album “Caramel” with this new track entitled “Do I Make You Feel Shy?” a slick, simple and thought filled toe tapper. “Caramel” is sure to be a fall favorite.

Chomeo unveils their funk opus off of “White Women” entitled “Sexy Socialite”. Pat Mahoney of LCD Soundsystem fame provides the track with its urgent drums. Prepare yourself for some Michael Sembello “Maniac” meets Rick James “Super Freak” vibes all coated in a frantic Soulwax energy wrapped up in Chromeo’s neurotic sexy funk lyrics.