Thursday, April 29, 2010

Spring Weekend Redux

(Picture courtesy of Pitney's Blackberry without me asking)


Last weekend, a few brave souls of yesteryear heroically entered the inferno and attempted to weather the storm that is Trinity College Spring Weekend. In the heat of this battle, some fall, some prevail. We, Gentlemen, prevailed!

The weekend kicked off with a rocking performance by Tweezy and Fadil on the Cave Patio. Their hands were like lightning rods designed for creating thick, swelling beats. They played for three hours with the highlight being a riproaring song which featured the music from The Lion King. I was unsuccessful in finding that track, but in my search I found this gem.


After Tweezy and Fadil finished their set, the one and only Treasure Fingers got on stage and crushed it for a few more hours. He later came to Latenight at the Hall and we hung out for a little bit. I found out his name is Ashley and that's all I can remember. This is one of his newer songs and it is pure disco funk.


Latenight was just as I remembered it: sweaty, preppy people trying to keep up with the Lazersaurus on the dance floor. I was moving like a jaguar in the middle of a storm of funky electro. It was clear that Breakbot's music needed to be in the Hall basement and finally people are catching on. This jam is a few years old, but it has the staying power to be a latenight anthem for generations.


The rest of the weekend was kind of a blurry mix of Croakies, people that were born in the 1990s, and shame. I've needed to do some serious detoxing since then and this track, which Tweezy posted a few weeks ago, has been Advil for my ears.


Changing gears a little bit, I wanted to throw this new Chiddy Bang hotness your way. It's got a great Hot Chip sample and a bangin' flow. Please let it pleasure your ears.


This song has a very strange but enjoyable vibe. Big beat, hand drums, synth, keyboard and a solid breakdown at 2:40. It's a chill yet bouncy song.


Overall the trip back to college was a resounding success for all, except Nader, who broke his hand, and Bickford, who cracked his noggin doing a swan dive from the bar. Standard.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

JEFFERSON


This song simply rocks the shit. I really got into RAC after hearing the Penguin Prisons "Worse it Gets" remix. Their beats are simple yet just edgy enough and they manage to produce great remixes without degrading the original character of the song. You'll like this one.

The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (RAC Mix)








I seem to never tire of Empire of the Sun. This Lupe mashup flows nicely. No tricks here just a simple mashup.

Lupe Fiasco vs. Empire of the Sun - Dream of a Superstar (Ha! Yes Mash-up)








Great lyrics and some tasteful autotune highlight this song. This song is infectiously catchy.

The Girls Can Hear Us - You Want It, I Want It








This british electro band is on the brink of tearing it up. While I've had the Combo remix in my music library for almost a year, I never took the time to listen to the original. This song is dope. Check out the previously posted track titled "Lies" also.

Fenech Soler - The Cult of Romance








I saw this tune on 'Aerial Noise' which has also listed the Untz Society as a friend in their links section. Thanks aerial noise.

MOPP - Dream About You








ATLAS pumps out the fire when it comes to house music. This is definitely the best remix of "Maps" that I've heard yet. Check out the Crystal Method remix floating around the blogosphere also.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps (ATLAS Remix)








So, I met Treasure Fingers after he tore up the show on Friday. Mr. Smooth and I have been pumping his jams on the untz since day one. This guy is a straight up genius, not to mention a really nice guy. I suggest you get into it. This is just one of the many jams.

One Hand Loves The Other - Tortoise (Treasure Fingers Remix)








BONUS: Great Mashed Potatoes here.

U2 vs. Dragonette vs. Notorious B.I.G. - Without the Nasty Phone (Black Glove Mash)






Sunday, April 25, 2010

To Help You Brighten up a Gray Day

4 of the 6 Untzological Society members at Terminal 5 for a Justice concert. This is our best attempt at a group photo...

Alas it is a gray evening on the East Coast, but it does not mean you can't rock out. I have picked out three fresh jams to help you get at it.

This first song is simply magic. It is by the mix artist Siriusmo and it's beat is steady and infectious. Lazersaurus has posted some of his remixes before and I thought this jam deserved a highlight. The song blends great synth tones with a measured beat. It is perfect for cruising or simply getting reading to go out.



This jam comes from a wild son of a gun named Unicorn Kid. There have been a lot of cats (especially in Brooklyn) experimenting with old school video game components for song production. This song in particular caught my ear.


My last song of the evening is a mash up of Lil Wayne and The Cure. Verdict: Kick ass!


Good night and Good Luck

Master Untz



Wednesday, April 14, 2010

ADAMS

NUMBER: 2
STATE: MA
FACT: Longest living President


Make it lifelike. done.

Pony Pony Run Run - Walking On A Line (Lifelike Radio Mix)


So catchy, so weird. If you like my tunes then check this out. I can't say I care for the original all that much.

Wave Machines - Keep the Lights On (Home Video Remix)


This one booms for cars and clubs alike.

Kid Sister - Daydreaming (Helsinki 78-82 Remix)


I'm already a huge Def Starr fan. This is probably the most upbeat remix I've heard from this dj. I dig it way more than the original. Looks like Florrie has become institutionalized. Get used to it. Get it on her web page.

Florrie - Panic Attack (Def Starr Remix)


I like this jam a lot. It may be too monotonous for some, but totally my style. Check out the video as well.

Cinnamon Chasers - Luv Deluxe


Rip it at coachella guys. $masher out.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Giving It All Away


Some of your favorite Untz bloggers had the privilege of catching BRAHMS last weekend. For the uninitiated, this is Cale Parks’ latest brooding synthpop project. I just picked up their remix of Neon Indian’s classic “Psychic Chasms,” and it certainly is a jam. This version has more of a grooving beat and some great choppy vocals that are a step up from the original.

 

“Psychic Chasms (BRAHMS Remix)” – Neon Indian

 

A while back, Lazersaurus Rex posted an awesomely trippy, spaced out jam from Active Child called “Body Heat (So Far Away).” I’ve been listening to the song ever since and have gotten pretty into Active Child. Their slow motion synthy beats with reverb dripping dubbed out handclaps and beautiful falsetto vocals are pure escapism. Here’s a song by them called “When Your Love is Safe,” that’s perfect for the end of a long night out on the floor.

 

“When Your Love is Safe” – Active Child

 

Active Child also served up this remix of Wolf Gang’s latest single “Back to Back” that takes the original to a whole new level. More of the same booming beats with Wolf Gangs vocals fitting perfectly.

 

“Back to Back (Active Child Remix)"

 

Over the winter we posted a demo from Worcester punkers Golden Girls. They recently released their ULTIMATE FREEDOM EP, and although it’s a little more produced sounding it still retains the raw energy of their early songs. “Newports” is a straight ahead rocker to get you through the week.

 

“Newports” – Golden Girls

 

To finish things up, here’s a great little ditty from lo-fi surf popsters Best Coast. I’ve always been down with their sunny 60s sound filtered through a haze of overdrive and reverb. “Wish He Was You” is a bittersweet love song with a twist that comes out in the first line. Beach day bliss sold separately.

 

“Wish He Was You” – Best Coast



TWEEZY OUT

Monday, April 5, 2010

Aim for the Stars!



This website should change your life if it hasnt already. Best song ever!: Robot Unicorn Attack

If this song doesn't make you want to C-Walk across a galactic rainbow, then you are an insane person.

Futurecop! vs. Robbie Robb: Transformers Time

Fuuuunking dance! Peep it:

Sidechains - Dr. Funk

Don Diablo - Teen Scream Machine (Nightriders Remix)

Coeur De Pirate - Comme Des Enfants (Le Matos mix)

Some more nice songs:

Neon Indian - Sleep Paralysist

Tanlines - Z

I Am Noxious - Stranded on Love

College - I Think About it (Keenhouse Remix)