I think Van She did an amazing job covering such a cult classic of a tune now Holy Ghost! reworks this tune into a slow burner of a disco tune. Rejoice there is a cowbell in this version!
Download: Van She – ((Don’t Fear) The Reaper [HOLY GHOST’S B-LIVE MIX]
Mr. Shuttle adds his touches of dubstep to Brooklyn’s own Body Language turning “Work This City” into a what I like to call a “pop-step” tune. I feel it. The vocals are very XX sounding and the basslines are big but not obnoxious. Bump it on your computer speakers or out in the club. Your choice, they both do it justice.
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Body Language – Work This City (Shuttle Remix)
Also 1.8.2010 Shuttle will be DJing at Webster Hall with Classixx and Holy Ghost! See y’all there.
Late of the Pier strikes back with the help of Mr. Alkan once again to round out 2009 with a perfect pop tune. Just wait for when that first verse kicks in. It is a breathe of fresh air and a sign that good songwriting still exists and that Late of the Pier will fuck shit up once again. It is a tune that swirls through the decades of pop music, first stopping off in the 60s, paying homage to Late of the Pier’s weird psychedelic roots with a chorus which gives nod to britpop’s finest then next comes a very 70s/80s synth inspired 2nd verse that reminds me of something Sparks would come up with. The song ends in a fury of detuned guitars that blast off into the future – a place where Late of the Pier reigns supreme. “Blueberry” is up for download now on iTunes, Beatport, and Juno. But a lovely 12″ shall be out in early Twenty-Ten with the B-side “Best in The Class” – check out a live studio session of that tune after the jump. Pop goodness.
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Photo by Rachel Carr
Love this remix by Joakim. A great spacey disco house tune, I especially love it when those horn samples kick in the middle. Friendly Fires have definitely grown on me especially with “Kiss of Life”, looking forward to new music from them. Also remember, “one day we’ll live in Paris…”
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Friendly Fires – On Board (Joakim Remix)
Fare Soldi in Italian means “Make Money” – and this tune definitely is money. I love that vocal sample, it sounds like something Cassius would use and when that bassline kicks in, 0o0o0 wee – reminds me a bit of Siriusmo. It is the perfect blend of italo disco, acid, and house.
[audio:http://diestruktur.com/asianmandan/music/Dec%202009/04-Tutto-Tutti-Sempre-Subito.mp3]
Fare Soldi – Tutto, Tutti, Sempre, Subito
Via Big Stereo
The Belgian Trio Villa has hooked Asian Dan up with an hour long mix as well as answering some questions. Both shed some light on their disco/italo sound. I still can’t stop listening to their remix of Music Go Music.
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Villa – Asian Dan Exclusive VILLA Mix
Asian Dan Interview: VILLA
1. Who is Villa?
Villa is what you get if you lock two crazy djs with an even bigger studio freak in a studio packed with synths. A trio comprising of DJ duo Fredo & Thang & composer/producer Seba. Hailing from Ghent/Belgium they have been very active as DJ’s & producers over the last 10 years.
2. How would you describe your music?
While wanting to make people dance, we like to think we try to ensure that the listener gets his portion of contentfull music (whatever that is…). We stribe towards a more universal sound with a distinct personality that inspires people of all ages and genres…From haunting basslines and hypnotic leads to sugarsweet string arrangements and pop chord progressions…Inside VillA anything is possible…as long as it works for all of us… Setup wise the VillA sound is a blend of Vintage rare synths/processors and flee-market treasury..
3. What is your first musical memory?
Abba…Every morning on the road to school in the neighbours yellow MG…Queen…killed that best of tape…Eurythmics…Still in love with Annie Lennox…
I felt that Crookers kind of fell off for a bit but this epic tune that you have all been waiting for is now here. Crookers feat. Soulwax & Mixhell “We Love Animals”. Honestly it sounds like Soulwax did all the production worker with all their signature synth sounds 🙂
[audio:http://diestruktur.com/asianmandan/music/Dec%202009/Crookers%20ft%20Soulwax%20&%20Mixhell%20-%20We%20Love%20Animals%20(Tons%20of%20Friends).mp3]
Crookers (ft. Soulwax & Mixhell) – We Love Animals
Pre-Order “Tons of Friends” and download 2 new tracks here
Portishead goes Krautrock – love it.
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“Girl, girl. Tonight. Dancefloor.” That lyric sums up what this track is all about. Do it. In Flagranti kills it with this remix. Ali Love’s album is up there on my highly anticipated albums of Twenty-Ten list.
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Ali Love – Smoke And Mirrors (In Flagranti Remix)
Hot City is the right blend of classic house, two-step, garage and everything in between – in other words it will get people dancing. Hot City’s subtlely and simplicity is what makes the tracks work so well. I just discovered Hot City 2 weeks ago (via Mr. @electrodrone) and am very impressed. I love the glitched ot synths and vocals. Check out “Hot City Bass” and “Sweat” here they totally remind me of Surkin & Bobmo’s, High Powered Boys. (speaking of what are they up to?)
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Hot City – Head Work
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