Tuesday, November 30, 2010

TANTALIZE


CAREER: ACTRESS
STATE: NEW YORK
FAVORITE FOOD: NUMBER TWO WITH SPECIAL SAUCE

This first track is some great aussie type indie-electro. As long as you actually don't live under a rock and like Cut Copy, then, you will dig this shit like a dog burying a bone.

Strange Talk - Climbing Walls

On deck we have some catchy untz to get you through your midweek. Don't worry, it's not your speakers fading, it's the song. This tune is Swedish gold.

Loredana - Rain Rain (Endiamonds Remix)

I saw this jam on vacay vitamins while researching the Ultra Music fest controversy. I don't even know what the hell the woman is saying. She literally might be rambling about Herpes. Either way, I like this song.

Vex Music - Electro Skank

This next song is a little offbeat. The Good Natured score with "Be My Animal." It feels like indie, pop, and reggaeton all rolled into one. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

The Good Natured - Be My Animal

It's been what seems like forever since I've heard a Metric remix worth posting. Finally, Glasnost has given me a much needed dose of some synthed-up Emily Haines. If you ever have a chance to see Metric live please go, you won't be disappointed.

Metric - Gold Guns Girls (Glasnost Remix)

BONUS:

For newbies unfamiliar with Inna check out some videos on youtube. She's super hot. If you like Stereo Love then this is right up your alley.

Inna - Deja Vu

I Am Thankful for Old Friends, Fried Turkey, Synthesizers, and Kanye West


Title says it all. This past Thanksgiving weekend was one of the best yet. Not only did my family and I whip up a food network worthy feast (see fried turkey above), but I got to spend the holiday with Master of the Untziverse, Mr. Smooth, and our 50 or so other best friends in our favorite place in the world. These tracks were a huge part of our evening successes and failures, so please listen carefully.

Finally. Awesome new Cut Copy. There was a wonderful moment at about 3:45 am on Wednesday night when Mr. Smooth was standing next to the radio from which this song was playing. Sobriety in question, he swayed and proclaimed with amazement, "This is fuckin' great." When I told him it was Cut Copy, he looked at me as if joy washed over him, in an awesome wave.


I love Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, and this remix totally cuts any of their weirdness (for better or for worse) and makes it an anthem. It takes a little over a minute for the song to really get going, but be patient and let your head nod. Apologies, was unable to upload this one to fileden, so mediafire it is.


This song is so damn sexy. It is a perfect slow jam for people to let their groove flow. Also, works well if you have eaten too much turkey and can't move no good.


This song may have been the biggest hit of the weekend. I owe full credit on this one to a person that means a lot to me. For now, we'll call her T. I am a huge Gucci Mane fan and Brenton Duvall just stomps this remix, turning it to an instant latenight classic. You feel as though you've heard it 1,000 times on your first listen, but in the best way possible. Same deal here with fileden, so you'll have to download through mediafire. TRUST ME, it's worth the download.


Kanye's new album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy had a huge impact on the weekend. Unfortunately, we can't post free Kanye songs because he will get super mad and maybe get all dark and twisted on us. That being said, the album is freakin' amazing and so is his 35 minute long, MJ'esque super music video, entitled "Runaway". I am personally obsessed with this video and am thankful that Kanye made it. I hope you like it too.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Hip - Hop – O – Potamus

See! Big corporations aren't that bad. Coke a Cola found something creative to do with all of the left over crates shipped to the world cup. My Grandmother always said something beautiful can come from something ordinary.

I have gotten a few “that song is so sick” comments about the Jay Z remix of “Hello Brooklyn” i posted. If you have yet to scope out that radical tune see the link above.

In response to this wonderful outpouring of emotion I thought I would hit you with a few more hip-hop remixes. There is no doubt that the Untz group loves great lyricists and groovy beats, and these three remixes should make your day.

You’ll notice that two of these tracks are remixed by the DJ set Vodka and Milk. Besides reminding me of my Grandaddy’s breakfast drink, their style is airy and energetic.

Jay Z and JD - Money ain't a thang (vodka and milk remix)

Tupac - Do it for love (Vodka and Milk Remix)

Brenton Duvall - (Tupac and Gary Jules) - Against a Mad World


Enjoy these jams and have a great holiday.


Master of the Untz

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Failed Novelist

I thought the Whitest Boy alive was on their on in the realm of electro funk, but the group Failed Novelist has ventured into their territory with a few choice singles. Their sound has a glossy 70s feel that fits well for those after hours parties where you lose all the cares in the world.

Pay close attention to their subtle use of synthesizers and clean guitar riffs.

I’ll be keeping tabs on more of their stuff to come, but for now check out these two very fine songs.

Failed Novelist – Love Like a Knife


Failed Novelist – Tangled

Bonus

I missed out on Fool’s Gold in Central Park this summer, but I am hoping to see them live some time soon. This Memory Tapes remix of Nadine has three very separate movements. It is quite an excellent listen.

Fools Gold – Nadine (Memory Tapes Remix)


Have a good one homies,


M. Untz

Monday, November 1, 2010

Beirut Steps Out


As the weather cuts to a chill, I have been delving into the Santa Fe based group Beirut. Their signature sound has sort of traditional eastern European flair to it. They showcase big horns and produce some indie polka typed jams.
They released a double EP in 2009, which is a large departure from their original style. The EP is inspired by lead singer Zach Condon’s trips to Oaxaca, Mexico and various parts of Europe.
The second EP of the two named Holland is an experiment with electro pop. The tracks feature dreamy synthesizers, horns, and David Byrne like lyrics.
It is so different from their typical sound; I thought I would share two of the better licks.


And the more traditional but still great
Enjoy!
M.Untz