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A new introspective, slow build of a dance tune by Montreal’s own CFCF – a track that John Hughes, Tangerine Dream, and Vangelis would all be proud of. Just wait till the 90s House piano drops towards the end – sweet ear candy. A full length album by CFCF entitled Continental will be out this October

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CFCF – Monolith

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“We’re mighty proud to announce that the hottest new tag team in house music – Duck Sauce AKA A-Trak and the legendary New Yorker Armand Van Helden – have teamed up this month to offer Mixmag an exclusive covermount mix. Featuring music from Alan Braxe, Sebastian Tellier, DJ Sneak and Armand himself, it’s a fierce, frenetic ride. The new issue of Mixmag (with huge Duck Sauce supporter Annie Mac on the cover) hits news stands on September 17th”

Here’s a three track sample for you to nibble on in the meantime.

1. His Majesty Andre – Spades
2. Mr. Oizo – Gay Dentist (JFK edit)
3. Armand Van Helden & DJ Sneak – Psychic Bounty Killaz

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Duck Sauce Mixmag Mix CD Teaser

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Grum – Heartbeats (Weird Tapes Remix)

Mr. Ronson transforms Miike Snow’s “Animal” into a chilled out dubby/reggae tune. Love the instrumentation especially the organ (reminds me of Elvis Costello tunes) Looking forward to Tiga’s Remix of “Black & Blue”.

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Miike Snow – Animal (Mark Ronson Remix) (RIP)

Cheers, The Mahogany Blog

Astronomer – chilled out, cosmic UK producer – checkout these remixes of new Metronomy and The xx (I am in love with this album.) What y’all think?

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The xx – Basic Space (Astronomer Remix)

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Metronomy – Not Made For Love (Astronomer Remix)

THE FIRST TRACK KAVINSKY DROPS IS DAFT PUNK’S “TRON THEME”!!!!!

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Kavinsky Live Triple J Australia Radio (04.09.2009)

I’m all about breakbeat/hip hop beats made by white boys from the UK lately – Hudson Mohawke and Bullion are really doing it for me lately. I am looking forward to Hudson Mo’s album – it is some futuristic, space-hop that Outkast and the Stones Throw crew would be very proud of. Pre-order your limited edition “Butter” bundle here.

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Hudson Mohawke: “Butter” Sampler

Photo By Bjorn Iooss

Neon Gold Records latest artist, the blog turned label that have released acts such as Passion Pit and Marina & The Diamonds presents NYC’s Penguin Prison. Penguin Prison channels some early George Michael on this tune, a pristine pop tune with bouncy synths that remind me slightly of Miike Snow, maybe it is the Animal theme as well. A very 80s-white man doing world music-pop a la Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon & The Police seems to be making a comeback lately (ie. Friendly Fires’ “Kiss of Life”) – and there is nothing wrong with that and I am all for it. Check out “Animal Animal”.

Once again cheers, Hyperbole for turning me onto this.

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Penguin Prison – Animal Animal

Bonus:
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Marina & The Diamonds – Robot (Penguin Prison Remix)

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Sébastien Tellier – L’Amour et la Violence (Acid Washed Land of Daktari Remix)

Shinichi Osawa & team up to create this monster of a track – bang it out loud. They take parts of Shinichi’s remix of Cazals’ “Poor Innocent Boys” which samples that falling noisy synth from Human Resources’ “Dominator” and throw in a little breakdown from Shinichi’s cover of “Star Guitar” – and presto – a banger of a track.

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Shinichi Osawa & Nima Tahmasebi – Kyouki