Asian Dan

A bold and blasphemous move to sample Hall & Oates “I Can’t Go For That” but the xx somehow do it in a fun and tasteful manner.

Jamie xx is set to release a calypso infused single that would make James Blake, Joy Orbison, Mount Kimbie and Burial proud. At first I thought the steel drums were kind of a novelty/cheesy thing to do on this track but after a few listens it is great. A perfect track to play at the end of a late night set. It is also quite exciting that this 12″ is coming out on Numbers Records.

A very bittersweet and trudging remix by Tiga who strips down “Shelter” down to its bare bones. Thus creating a hypnotic and deep track perfect for those after-afterparties.

A few words from Mr. Tiga himself:
“There’s just something special about making out in London, your mouth bursting with toffee and emotion, that ugly ferris wheel thing looming in the distance…This remix is a love letter to British Romance, from the heart of a Canadian Revolutionary.”

[audio:http://diestruktur.com/asianmandan/music/Aug%202010/Shelter_(Tiga_Remix).mp3]
Download: The XX – Shelter (Tiga Remix)

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.

[audio:http://diestruktur.com/asianmandan/music/Sept%202009/Florence%20and%20the%20Machine%20-%20You’ve%20Got%20the%20Love%20(XX%20remix).mp3]
Florence + the Machine – You’ve Got the Love (XX remix)

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?

[audio:http://diestruktur.com/asianmandan/music/Sept%202009/The%20xx%20-%20Basic%20Space%20(Astronomer%20Remix).mp3]
The xx – Basic Space (Astronomer Remix)

[audio:http://diestruktur.com/asianmandan/music/Sept%202009/Not%20Made%20For%20Love%20(Astronomer%20Remix).mp3]
Metronomy – Not Made For Love (Astronomer Remix)