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REAL NAME: MEGHAN
LOCATION: WASHINGTON, D.C.
HAIR COLOR: RED

Hey everyone. I hope you had a nice weekend, I know I sure did. I spent Saturday night with two fellow untz bros in the meatpacking district listening to some heavy house jams replete with live saxophone and half-naked chicks dancing. Awesome. In honor of last weekend I would like to take this Wednesday to continue the theme of vocally driven heavily remixed house music. Happy Fourth & Enjoy.

I've been off Grum for quite some time, but I think this remix of Marina is fantastic. If you like either of these two artists, then I think you'll dig this.

Marina and the Diamonds - Oh No! (Grum Remix)
Oh No! (Grum Remix) by untzologicalsociety

I like little boots. It's no secret. I have hoarded pretty much every remix under the stars, but this one caught my attention this week. Phinz is an Austrian dj that seems to bring the noise. If you're into this then also check out 'Run Forrest'.

Little Boots - Earthquake (Phinz Remix)
Earthquake (Phinz Remix) by untzologicalsociety

Since I posted the Molella remix last weekend and this was so good on Saturday night, I just had to put this up. No accordions here, but I think the vocals are an upgrade.

Edward Maya Feat. Alicia - Stereo Love 2010 (Dvir Halevi Mix)
Stereo Love 2010 (Dvir Halevi Mix) by untzologicalsociety

I like this song on title alone but it doesn't help that the song bangs. Tequila. done.

Paradiso Girls - Patron Tequila (THIS/Is Remix)
Patron Tequila (THIS Is Remix) by untzologicalsociety

Florrie + Falke doesn't seem to get old. I could listen to this all day.

Florrie - Fascinate Me (Fred Falke Remix)
1-02 Fascinate Me (Fred Falke Edit) by untzologicalsociety

Anoraak

I've had a hard time finding information about Anoraak. What we do know is that he is yet another bomb electronic musician from La France. He recently signed to French label Naive and will release a full length album on August 31st until which date I am more than prepared to go into hibernation. Above Your Head is a sneak peak at the forthcoming release. I couldn't resist tossing in the Fear of Tigers remix of Night Drive With you. So fly. So fly. Check out his myspace for more downloads and a video that shows off his live show.

Anoraak - Above Your Head

Anoraak - Night Drive With You (Fear of Tigers Remix)

Anoraak - The Wizzard

Beaches and Boomboxes

As of this week summer is officially here. The sun has been shining, cool breezes are blowing, the beach is in full effect and the summertime jams just don’t stop coming. Lazersaurus Rex posted a track from Teen Daze a few weeks back truly captures that indescribable feeling of early summer. Here’s another track called “Saviour,” a breathy, billowing track that fades and breaks like waves.

“Saviour” – Teen Daze

I just picked up a couple of songs from Elite Gymnastics that are supposedly “post-chillwave.” But labels aside, these fresh and unique tracks are perfect for either the beach or the dancefloor and with inescapable grooves you’ll have a hard time getting these out of your head.

“Is This on Me?” – Elite Gymnastics

“Montana” – Elite Gymnastics

Next up is a little summertime pop gem from Florida’s own unouomedude (you know you owe me dude) The song is called “Island Summer,” and like the rest of his Atlantic coast chillwave bros unouomedude truly captures the feeling of nostalgia from past summers spent lazing in the sun .

“Island Summer” - unouomedude

CAT

REAL NAME: CATHERINE A. CARMICHAEL
LOCATION: WOODS HOLE, MA
FIRST CONTACT: MARCH 17, 2005 - TARGET CONSUMED IRISH CAR BOMBS HEAVILY IN SOPHOMORE DORMITORY WHILE FALLING SUBJECT TO SMASHER CHARM

This Wednesday I want to bring you some songs I've been listening to across five different types of electronic music. From electropop to dreamwave, this covers the bases while still hopefully keeping you in pumped up summer mode.

Well, the original may not be new, but Louis La Roche certainly gives this one an upgrade. I can't think of anything more appropriate for the photo above.


VV Brown - Shark In The Water (Louis La Roche Remix)

LightsoverLA is the tits. I seriously suggest you check this guy out if you're unfamiliar. This is straight summer boom. Living room, club or car... it really doesn't matter where you listen to this as long as the volume is all the way up.


Wolfgang Gartner - Push/Rise (LightsoverLA re-edit)

Stumbled across this on 'Syntheticrocks'. Unmistakeable hip-hop beat but I think it works. Slower tempo with some deep bass.


Vistoso Bosses - Delirious (Doctor Rosen Rosen Rx)

I originally wanted to post the 2010 Dvir Halevi Mix but it just didn't feel right without the accordion. Never gets old.


Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina - Stereo love (Molella remix)

More dreamwave than you're used to from me, but give this one a listen. Caught this on 'Offtheradarmusic'. 2m20s this song hits the climax and really satisfies. Very summer and very very good.


Memory Tapes - Bicycle (Little Loud Remix)

Got Soul

The song "I need a dollar" by Aloe blacc is quickly becoming woven into our pop culture conscious. When I first heard the song I assumed he was a soul singer from the 60s...but I was very wrong. Aloe Blacc started his career in 1995 and has worked with John Legend. His hit track gained mass appeal as the intro to the TV show “How to Make it in America.” Given its popularity there have been remixes to this soulful jam, but few caught my attention until I heard one by the Killabits. The DJ pair from Toronto was able to amp up Aloe Blacc’s original while maintaining its roots.

The Killabits – I Need a Dollar (Aloe Blacc Remix)


Kid Cudi’s The Pursuit of Happiness has been a wild success. There is something so easily recognizable and poignant about it’s lyrics. There have certainly been more than enough covers and remixes of this song, but then I heard a cover by the singer Lissie. She seems to make it new again. Lissie vocals remind me of a young Stevie Nix, but in life she is a pure individual. This cover it is nothing short of epic.

Lissie – Pursuit of Happiness (Kid Cudi Cover)

Funk Track for the Week

This track by Velella Velella kicks it back to the old school with a sound that is reminiscent of George Clinton. Velella Velella is from Seattle, and stays true to the funk tradition of having a decent sized band with a lot going on.

Velella Velella – Alex Boom Selector

Bonus:

There is not too much of a soul influence in this song, but it is just too good not to post. Hey champ mixes all the best of 80s synthesizer with strong lyricism. They are part Phoenix, part Miami Vice.

Hey Champ - Cold Dust Girls

Good night and good luck,

M. Untz

Dazed Out

That summer daze is coming on strong. The weeks are starting to fly by and the weekends are melting into one happy mess of a time. With the right mix of glo-fi/dreamwave deliciousness, hip hop hotness and untzy radness, you are sure to start to understand where I'm going with this...

Teen Daze is quite the little mystery. I have read that they are from Vancouver and that's about all is really out there about them. They produce some very heady dreamwave beats that will melt you. They are coming out with an album pretty soon, but until then, check out these two jams.

Teen Daze - Shine On, You Crazy White Cap

Video:

Teen Daze - Shine On, You Crazy White Cap from zeeeeej on Vimeo.

Teen Daze - Gone For the Summer (Part Two)

Along those same lines is this awesome track from Untz favorite, Washed Out. It features Caroline Polachek from Chairlift in the second half of the song, where she comes in with an incredibly sexy spoken word/rap verse that works perfectly in this wonderful track.

Washed Out (Feat. Caroline Polachek) - You and I

This song samples the phenomenal "Dance Yrslf Clean" from LCD Soundsystem's new album. The track is given a twist as Kid Cudi, Chip Tha Ripper and Christian Bale (albeit unintentionally) all lend a hand in making this song one of the potential anthems of the summer.

Kid Cudi - All Talk (Feat. LCD Soundsystem, Chip Tha Ripper and Christian Bale)

You want to hate Hoodie Allen, the U-Penn, whiteboy, hip-hop duo, but they are legit. This song samples Marina & the Diamonds and the flow has the cadence of a mix between Chiddy Bang and a little bit of Project Pat (one of my favorite all time rappers). Check it out, you'll probably dig it, too.

Hoodie Allen - You Are Not a Robot (Feat. Marina & the Diamonds)

Shabazz Palaces is run by a guy named Palaceers Lazaro, but has several other members. Lazaro, however, is not letting anybody know who those people are. Not even a picture of the group is out there, and thus the mystery behind this Seattle-based avant-rap group makes them even more intriguing. I hope you enjoy this amazingly long-named track of theirs.

Shabazz Palaces - 32 leaves dipped in blackness making clouds forming altered carbon

I have posted HEALTH and I have posted Javelin, but together? I thought such a glorious day would never come, but indeed it has! This song is so, so dope and makes for a great summer dance track.

HEALTH - In Heat (Javelin Remix)

P.S. Hold on to your hats suckas, the Untzological Society is making big moves that will be sure to blow your minds!

A Nostalgic Video and Old Sounding Standards Made New

Kicking off the theme of this post (Nostalgia with an update) this song by Theophilus London is nearly as good as the original. Marvin Gaye first released "I want you" in 1976 as a progressive soul track. London has taken its essentials, sped them up, and added his own unique style of rhyming on top. It is a great listen.

Theophilus London - I Want You

This song begins with an English translation of a French standard, but quickly kicks into a hash out of hip hop and pop beats. Jamie T is a 24-year-old artist from South London. He has a flare for experimentation and a sound, which could draw comparisons to Elvis Costello. Most of his songs are on the lighter side, but this song is up-tempo and will inevitably get stuck in your head.

Jamie T - Earth Wind and Fire

I think you will enjoy this mash up. 99 problems is one of my favorite songs by Jay Z. It's an aggressive hit that is almost more rock and roll than hip hop. But if you peel back the guitar riffs and thumping base, the lyrics are quite smooth. The next half of the mash up is The Dap Kings. They have been on the block for 15 years and they helped revive funk and soul in the 1990s beats. When combined with Jay Z the result is a killer.

Jay Z and the Dap Kings - 99 Problems (Ballard Remix)

Mark Ronson continues to reinvent himself as a music icon and artist. His early days of hip hop and Motown infused production caught on terrifically. He was able to create terrific pop collaborations with the likes of Amy Winehouse. He is in full stride once again. This time he has moved into heavier electronic beats with a stronger dose of synthesizer. I posted one such track last week called Bang Bang Bang and this week I thought (and for the nostalgia of it) I would post this new video of his. It is a tribute to the video game Zelda.