Nana SMASHER Gangster Music

I can get the new Calvin Harris stuff out of my head. DJ Legacy blasted the first two tracks to a raucus crowd on Friday night. We'll probably all be sick of this in a few months, but oh well. Sunday Funday.

Rihanna - We Found Love (featuring Calvin Harris) by nikorobine

Feel So Close (Special Features Remix) - Calvin Harris by specialfeatures

This is an awesome tune. RAC's infectiously poppy edit complements this Theophilus London song perfectly.

Theophilus London - Why Even Try (RAC Remix) by TheophilusLondon

I have to credit this last inspiration to DJ Legacy as well...

Wyclef Jean feat. The Rock - It doesn t matter by untzologicalsociety

Sunday Funday.

Daytime Disco

Lazersaurus is back after a long summer (and indian summer) of just crushing life out in the sunshine. Fueled by my new portable Bose iPod dock (seriously amazing, a must own for the music/nature lover), the summer was filled with wonderfully inebriated young Americans dancing to serious beats in the great outdoors. Daytime disco parties are a delight, and I hope that we all continue this trend as autumn sets in. Here are a few tracks to ignite your next daytime dance party.

You need to start your party with a funky punch. Kick your hangover with a Californian (vodka, fresh OJ, fresh grapefruit juice, lime wedge) and this absolute banger of a track. I dare you to not dance when listening to this. Immediate mood enhancer.

Goldroom - Morgan's Bay

 goldroom - morgan's bay by Lazersaurus Rex 

DOM is one of my favorite groups out there right now. I had the privilege of seeing and briefly meeting the band and the man behind the band, who's name is actually Dom, this past spring. They are high energy, angsty teens from Worcester, MA as their upbeat sound juxtaposes Dom's rough upbringing. This remix is a soul scorcher. Big booming voices and a steady beat tear at your eardrums in the best way. Dom's voice is ethereal and almost effeminate, but it works perfectly.

DOM - Jesus (Vacationer Remix)

 dom - jesus (vacationer remix) by Lazersaurus Rex 

As the day continues to pulse and the cocktails keep pouring, people crave for music that they know at least at some level. I found this suuuppppeerrr sexy remix of Daft Punk's track "Something About Us". Also, the remixing artist may have the best artist name I've ever heard in a while: Jellynut. If you are not taking your shirt or somebody else's shirt off at this point, you've probably got it all wrong.

Daft Punk vs. D-Pule - Something About Love (Jellynut Bootleg)

 daft punk vs. d-pulse - something about love (jellynut bootleg) by Lazersaurus Rex 

The day begins to fade and the sun begins to set. Off in the distance the moon is rising. Its orange glow marks the end of your epic day of disco, but all is not lost. The night is upon us, dear children. Take a shower, whip up a Nixon Martini (half beefeater, half absolut, dry, lemon twist...always stirred, never shaken) and listen to this wonderful track as you watch the sky glow and plot your evening's adventures.

Poolside - Harvest Moon

 poolside - harvest moon by Lazersaurus Rex 

2 Tracks

I love songs that immediately elevate everyone's happiness level. Please enjoy these two tracks, both of which have been greased a bit by master Alan Braxe, who I assume is the happiest man in the world.

Starsmith - Lesson One by Vulture Music

Teenage Bad Girl - Girl X (Feat. Rye Rye) (Alan Braxe Remix)

WHY? WHERE? WHAT? NSFW

COMPLIMENTS OF TAYLOR...

King Fantastic - Why Where What (HD video) from ZorKin on Vimeo.

... GET SOME!

Boom

That's right kids, pack your bags its time to head to Belgium. 'Boom' is where the epic Tommorrowland 2011 Music Festival will be held from July 22 - 24. This rager's been running since 2005 and promises to be one sick party with a lineup featuring everything from Armin Van Buuren & Deadmau5 to Felix Dahousecat and Martin Solveig.

The festival is only eight days away and most weekend and VIP packages are sold out. The good news is that the day tickets are only about 62 Euros and Boom is easily accessible by bus and train from Antwerp or Mechelen. No Dice? Maybe next year then. Check out this video recapping 2010:



Some Rando Tunes:

Tim Berg - Seek Bromance by Mikeolo

INNA - Senorita by iaurehber

Pillow Fight!!! Great Tease.

LIKE SUNRISE OVER THE SEA

So addicting. Thank you Bob Sinclar.



Remix Rainbow of love by Luca Maron

Bob Sinclar ft. Tim Berg & Amanda Wilson - Seek Rainbow Of Love (Revolution Dj Bootleg Mix) by Revolution Dj

For those of you with serious NBA withdrawal please check out this video from NBA Jam session set to the tune of 'Don't Sweat the Technique'. A childhood favorite a long with 'Rimshaker'. Piston's Rodman, Cliff Robinson, Joe Dumars, Shawn Kemp, Charles Barkley, MJ & more.

COBRA

ACTOR: SYLVESTER STALLONE
FAVORITE MOVIE: CLIFFHANGER

As a tribute to one of my favorite movies of all time I thought I would actually post a song from the movie for once. enjoy.

Angel of the City (Cobra Soundtrack)



Not new, just good. Chicago Hard House Bad Boy Bill.

Bad Boy Bill - Falling Anthem feat. Alyssa Palmer (Herve s We Are A Beautiful Disaster Remix) HD by Sarah bear

One of my favorite electronic groups ever. Bag Raiders turns this Monarchy tune into a catchy Nu Disco masterpiece. A little slow to start, then it starts to boil.

I Won't Let Go (Bag Raiders remix) by Monarchy

If you don't like dubstep then skip the next two. This song is dirty-aggressive. I was listening to a 8track mix title "Filthy as Fuck" at work when I came across this song. I like it. The people commenting on this mix were wild and described it in the following ways:

"After listening to this your gonna feel more filthy than if you masturbated in a landfill to child pornography."

"It's so trashy, I feel like I made myself a mumu out of cheeseburger wrappers"

"I just realized I had a boner while looking at my mom's facebook pictures while this playlist was on. Job well done..."

bratkilla - masturbating flesh collector (original mix)-scmt by kirad

This jam is straight up dubsex. It's abrasive, screechy, and I would advise you not to listen to this song with headphones. get it.

Doctor P - Big Boss by Big Daddie xD

This track is so dirty. I remember meeting Theophilus London a couple years back at a 'Passion Pit' show in NYC. He's tall as shit by the way. Lazersaurus was lovestruck with an instant mancrush. Anyway, I just felt like posting this after seing GDD highlighted him in a recent post.

Maximum Balloon - Groove Me feat.Theophilus London by haibee_mirage

GLASNOST - "CORRIDOR"

I'd like to thank Chuck Costello, the manager of Glasnost for sending this over. I tried to post the "Midnight Conspiracy End of An Era Remix" a couple months ago and blogger rocked me with a DMCA takedown. BAAMM!! Thank god he did, because the original version is phenomenal. Glasnost released this jam under Robot Dance Records in March. Truly an addictive groove supplemented by great vocals highlight this track. The official remixes are great too... keep a look out for their new album "Decade", which is due to drop in early July.



Corridor (original mix) by glasnost

Corridor (Midnight Conspiracy End of an Era Remix) by glasnost



Corridor (NightWaves Remix) by glasnost

Corridor (Kids At The Bar Remix) by glasnost

Done Hibernating

Ladies and Gents. Mr. Smooth is back! Its been ages since I tossed anything up here, but that doesn't mean I haven't been keeping atits of all the music making going on. I am very switched on about the coming summer and witnessing the birth of some new dancefloor legends. On that note -


Check out this teaser of the upcoming Alan Braxe/Starsmith summer wet dream:

Starsmith - Lesson One (Original) by Starsmith

Speaking of dreams:

Futurcop! feat. Keenhouse: Dreams

Christopher mutha fuckin Cross needs more remixes. This is my favorite find of 2011:

Christopher Cross: All Right (Fiero Catalina Remix)
Christopher Cross - All Right (Fiero Catalina Remix) by Fiero

More:

Jupiter - Sake

Sam Sparro - You's A Nasty

Gabriell - Giovanotty (tutto l'amore che ho)

Nite Funk - Am I Gonna Make It

MAD MARTIGAN

ACTOR: VAL KILMER
FAVORITE MOVIE: THE SAINT (Since he isn't the main character in Tombstone)

I know I haven't posted in forever. Sorry for that guys... job, life, winter you know how it is. The good news is that show season is here and I'm excited for some great new music this spring and summer.

I had to check this song from Death Electro out solely for the artist and title. While Mustard Pimp is highly regarded and relatively well known in the electronic world, I can’t say I’ve ever heard of Jimmy Urine. “Money Shot” opens with the following lyrics. “I’m drinkin’ alone at home and savin’ all my money. I’m jackin’ off tonight so I don’t need you honey… That’s the money shot.” Overall the song is one aggressive piece of electro. It’s catchy enough and the lyrics are so outlandish that I give it a decent rating.

Mustard Pimp & Jimmy Urine - Money Shot (Doc Trashz Remix) removed by user request

check it out on itunes or hypem.

A little more on the mellow side, this jam from Beni opens up something like Groove Armada’s “Paper Romance” with that low persistent baseline. Then it evolves into a much more complex tune with some simple lyrics looped over it.

Beni - Its A Bubble (The Magician Remix) This is available for free from keepreal.org through itunes (click the link to reroute to the download page).

This song found on Vacay Vitamins is very upbeat, fast paced, and great for a dance floor. The interesting part about this song is that it is essentially six minutes of buildup that never really drops.

Tom Hangs feat. Shermanology - Blessed (Avicii Edit)

While I do like the Klaxons, I wasn’t thrilled with the release of their new big single “Echoes”. It took a little Steve Aoki retooling to get me into this jam. Completely different from the original and somewhat strange in the beginning of the song, the new variation of the chorus gets you into this remix.

Klaxons - Echoes (Steve Aoki Remix)

This weird little dubsteppy number is the offbeat jam of the week. I don’t even know how to describe it.

TV On The Radio - Will Do (XXXChange Dancehall Mix)

Midnight Conspiracy nails this remix of Glastnost on the head. This house monster booms so turn the volume up. Thanks from our friends over at Aerial Noise.

Glasnost - Corridor (Midnight Conspiracy - End of an Era Remix) removed by user request

check it out on itunes or hypem.

Alan Braxe lends some great spacey tempo to yet another intoxicating Ellie Goulding remix.

Ellie Goulding - The Writer (Alan Braxe Remix)

I’m sick of hearing the original on the radio. This Villa remix found on GDD is way better. If you’re going to listen to this type of raspy disgruntled female caterwauling then at least make sure the beat behind it is good.

Adele - Rolling in the Deep (Villa Remix)

Weird Spring

This has been a weird start to spring. The weather, the imminent threats and unrest around the world, that enormous moon...shit, in the same week, New England has seen everything from beaming sunshine and 70 degrees to hail, sleet and snow. As many of my posts are inspired by the tone of the season, the music here is inspired by weirdness, in one way or another.

NewVillager might be one of the weirdest/most intriguing groups that I know. They have only released three songs up to this point and their music is inspired their own mythology which is based upon a ten-part cycle exploring transformation, adolescence, and the formation of new ideas. I know. Weird. I was a huge fan of their previous 2-song release, Rich Doors/Ghengis On. This is their third release and it is fantastic.

NewVillager - Lighthouse Link removed by the man! Check it here on YouTube.

James Blake is gaining some serious ground as a popular, weird-ass musician. His music is a mix between dub from 2080 and noises from the Matrix. Say what you will but, it just somehow works. Here, Lucid Rhythms inserts a nice beat backbone and turns this great, yet weird track into a head-nodder.

James Blake - Limit To Your Love (Lucid Rhythms Remix)

This song is only weird in the sense that it took Fleet Foxes four goddamn years to release a new album. I love this song, this band, and all their weirdness. Listen for the Simon and Garfunkel influence.

Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues

Last summer, I blogged about Providence, RI-born/Brooklyn, NY-based band Javelin. Rhode Island is a weird yet awesome place, and its influence shines through on this weird yet awesome group. Here they remix Warpaint's "Undertow" with a thick beat and some seriously weird effects. Enjoy.

Warpaint - Undertow (Javelin Remix)

BONUS:

Warmth is just around the corner! Go Outside!

Can't get it out of my head

This track crushes it beyond belief. Zero 7 adds a heavy dose of 70s glam t0 Mos Def's smooth lyrics. Mos Def is at his best here, and I apologize that I could not find a link for you all. Regardless, this song is worth a listen over and over. Don't be surprised if this is stuck in your head all week.

I am a little short on music today, so I thought I would kick in some of my favorite work from UK Street Artist Banksy. Banksy is known for his smart commentary through stencil like grafitti. He has recently been working around LA and I think you'll enjoy some of his work.

Many write him off as a vandal, but others consider him the Andy Warhol of our time.

Scandalous Music for Nice Girls

Meghongolian signing in from our nation's capital. I live, work, and high five in Washington, DC and am psyched to be contributing my first post. I prefer a nice bourbon and intend to reincarnate as a cross between Florence Welch and Robyn. The rest you can figure out as we go along.

As ice continues to dominate DC, I can't seem to get enough of these songs with ethereal voices. First up, an unbelievably catchy track with beats courtesy of Dr. Dre.
jj- Still

I'd never been a huge fan of The xx, but this remix finally has me on board. John Talabot hails from Barcelona and his remix gives this a beachy vibe reminiscent of Tanlines.
The xx- Shelter (John Talabot Remix)

This favorite from Glasser makes me think of a playground rhyme, as if that terrible kid from second grade who would taunt everyone during Red Rover redeemed himself by remixing recess.
Glasser- Glad (Delorean Remix)

Finally, new song from Lykke wins me over with the driving percussion and I'm 99% sure it is track 2 on Scandalous Music for Nice Girls. Enjoy.
Lykke Li- Get Some
Check it out here!

Jay Electronica Rocks!

Jay Electronica is hip hop at its best for me. His new album is smart, washed over with soul, and features interesting political sound bites that are less about an agenda and more about the art of speech.

Jay Electronica recently signed with Roc Nation and Jay Z’s touch is undeniable…lightning always strikes for that man. Electronica’s music feels fresh, but remains firmly in the tradition of a Tribe Called Quest or Jurassic 5.

Shiny Suit Theory features The Dream, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Jay Z. Put them all together and you get a kick ass song!

Jay Electronica – Shiny Suit Theory (Ft. The Dream and Jay Z)

And another!

Jay Electronica – The Announcement

Oh Land Oh Yeah

Spotlight Oh Land

The artist Oh Land has an arguably sweeter real name – Nanna Fabricius. Going by Oh Land makes sense; however, and based on the reviews of her performance at SXSW she incorporates wild performance art and elaborate stage props into her act.

Nanna is a former ballerina from Copenhagen whose career was suddenly halted by a back injury - something rather normal in comparison to Black Swan. To console herself and find a new path in life she turned to music, which was always a great influence on her (her mother is an opera singer).

Her EP Fauna is a collection of quirky beats from a drum machine and soft and clean vocals. That talent and her stunning beauty landed her with Sony. Oh land’s next album is due for release in March. She works at a pace similar to Lil Wayne and creates 100s of songs for each album, and then whittles it down to 10 or so.

I think her electro pop vibe has got some legs under it, and she’ll do quite well in the music scene. If that doesn’t pan out she was just signed to model for Missoni… so there is always that.
Enjoy some of these tunes and have a killer week,

Links removed by the man, but check out these songs on Hypem anyhow!

Oh Land – Sun of A Gun (Hypem)

Oh Land – White Nights (Twin Shadow Remix) - (Hypem)

Old Man Winter

This winter has been relentless in the Northeast. The ridiculous amount of snow combined with blistering cold has forced the best of us to hide out in our own worlds, dreaming of sunshine and warm weather. Alas, this is no way to live winter. So let's get out there, experience the world and revolt against Old Man Winter. Unfortunately, there is plenty of winter left, so here are some great jams to get you off your ass. (All mediafire links this week, so alas, no player. Apologies.)

It is very bold to try to remix such layered music as Gorillaz, but Miami Horror is a bold act. This 7:19 long track is epic and features everything you love about both artists.

Gorillaz - Empire Ants (Miami Horror Remix) Link removed by request. Check it on YouTube.

I posted a slick Gucci Mane remix a few weeks ago done by this kid Brenton Duvall. From everything I have read about this guy, he's definitely latching onto the Sam Adams/whiteboy rap producer bandwagon. However, Duvall crushes these mashup/remixes and makes great party music out of heavy hip hop.

Brenton Duvall - Ambien (Sleepy Trip)

I love Lykke Li. Her voice is amazingly sexy, but sometimes her jams are a little too mellow for the party crowd. This remix has a very cool mix of tribal drum beats and big band horns to create a very unique, yet satisfying track.

Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers (Dave Sitek Remix)

This song shares a similar sound to the last jam in its tribal drums and ethereal vocals. Very unique, yet familiar at the same time. One of my favorite songs right now.

Tanlines - Real Life (Memory Tapes Remix)

I have never heard of either the original artist or remix artist here, but that is sometimes amazing. In this case, the seriously heavy 80s vibe makes this a sexy party winner. Make sure to pay attention at 1:15.

Savoir Adore - Loveliest Creature (Lightwaves Remix)

Just Because

We have posted Sebastien Tellier a fair amount in this blog, but I think he deserves a spotlight. Maybe it is because he is my favorite artist at the moment, but his jams are just so painfully slick they deserve proper respect.

He has been hitting a cord with me lately as I try to shake off the winter blues. His music melds electrofunk with the subtle sexiness found in the best American R & B (not as in KC & Jo Jo, or maybe exactly as in KC & Jo Jo).

His instrumentals are complex, but cohesive. There is such a pleasant melody behind each of his tracks that it makes it hard not to bob your head in appreciation. With 10 years of music under his belt I think he is hitting his stride with a unique French sound and personal aesthetic style. Comparisons are tough, but it is not a stretch to call him a contemporary Serge Gainsbourg.

Here are some of my favorites:

Sebastien Tellier - La Ritournelle

Sebastien Tellier – Look - (Dirty Little Secrets Remix)

Sebastien Tellier – Electronic Kilometer (Universe Remix)

And for your viewing pleasure

SIMON SAYS

ACTOR: WESLEY SNIPES
FAVORITE MOVIE: MURDER AT 1600

No Commentary tonight. Two Jams and a throwback. Goodluck.

Delphic - Doubt (Build Remix)
PNAU - The Truth (Jump Jump Dance Dance Remix)
The Jezabels - Disco Biscuit Love (Dept. Remx)

Artist Spotlight: TWIN SHADOW

After reading a killer Pitchfork review, I recently picked up Forget, the debut album from Twin Shadow. Twin Shadow is the brain-child of George Lewis, Jr., a 26-year old Dominican-born, Florida-raised, Brooklyn-residing musician who's checkered past has propelled him into becoming a wildly dynamic musician who created his debut album alone, in hotel rooms. After growing up on a man-made island in Venice, FL having very little exposure to popular culture, Lewis devoured any music at any chance he could get, from Boyz II Men to Nirvana. This has resulted in a unique, yet familiar sound delivered on Forget. The album is multi-layered and filled with reverb, yet it somehow achieves a distinctly 80's New Wave sound. Lewis sings in a haunting, yet everchanging tone which provides perfect backing for his drowned out beats. I am addicted to this album and I would highly suggest purchasing it on iTunes or another purveyor of fine music. For now, check out a couple remix tracks.


The first track is a remix of Twin Shadow's epic jam, "Castles In The Snow". Com Truise crushes this spaced out remix with some serious synth tones over the powerful bassline of the original track.
Twin Shadow - Castles In The Snow (Com Truise Remix)

Also, check the video for the original track:

We see Twin Shadow's versatility and creativity in this remix of Surfer Blood's anthem "Floating Vibes" with a seriously awesome homage to The Police in the guitar riff. You will hear it immediately. This song is a bit slower but is a real gem for the utter music nerd who likes to hear multiple levels of production. 

Surfer Blood - Floating Vibes (Twin Shadow Remix)


(Apologies for the formatting issues, but blogspot is a bitch when it comes to this)

CASH

ACTOR: KURT RUSSELL
FAVORITE MOVIE: TOMBSTONE

This first track has been remixed a lot recently. You may have heard this song as the base for Theophilus London's vocals in the song "Grey X Sage (Misty Night)". If you get a chance check out the Miike Snow remix as well. I went with Vitalic because it was just a little bit edgier.

Amadou & Mariam - Sabali (Vitalix Remix)

New Bag Raiders' track "Sunlight" is literally slamming blogs... as it should be. However, I think this song is truly the tits. It's a little more dance and every bit as upbeat.

Bag Raiders - Castles In The Air

The only way that I can really describe how this song sounds is: playing nintendo in the hot Caribbean sun. The dreamwave lyrics mesh perfectly with the steel drums and 8-bit. Just listen and you'll understand. Totally awesome song, just the wrong season for it.

Japayork - Teenagers (Unicorn Kid Remix)

I caught this track by Panda People from 'Wearepajamas.blogspot.com' who brands this electropop group as a German counterpart to Passion Pit. Now I'm not sure if I would go that far but check out this Ride The Universe Remix and see for yourself.

Panda People - Sophisticated Girl (Ride The Universe Remix)

This duo pumps out some fire. Please, get American Mourning in your rotation. It sounds like nothing else I've heard. Lot of subtle shit here people.

American Mourning - Bikini (Link removed by request) Check out the song on YouTube Here.

BONUS:

I can't resist remixed Metric. Also featured on 'Sundtrak', 'Dailybeatz' threw this on his new years post as one of his top 25 of 2010. I might be inclined to agree. Get some.

Metric - Twilight Galaxy (Death to the Throne remix)