Mackintosh Braun

Oregon electro-duo Mackintosh Braun are rising in stock with their impressible singles.  Their debut album The Sound has developed into an impressive success with their soft electric melodies.  Find them hitting Austin, Texas later this month.  Ian Mackintosh and Ben Braun are signed by Chop Shop Records.

“The idea was to create an album that you didn’t have to skip through, hopefully this is one of those albums for people.” – Mackintosh Braun on The Sound.

Mackintosh Braun – On and On

Mackintosh Braun – Nothing Else Is Real

Mackintosh Braun – Good So Far

Mackintosh Braun – Here

Duck Sauce [Grand Steppin]

I came across this mid-December but between school, christmas, and organizing new years… shit got busy.

Duck Sauce are awesome.  The tandem that is A-Trak and Armand Van Helden never seem to disappoint.  Their mixes are surreal and this new dandy is a real treat for hardwood floors everywhere.  It’ll pick you up instantly and can be one of those tracks a party can peak at.  Save it for those special occasions.

Duck Sauce – Grand Steppin (Original Mix)

BONUS!

Duck Sauce – Anyway

Marina & The Diamonds [Hollywood Remixes]

Marina & The Diamonds are very busy lately.  The group will release the new single Hollywood (Feb 1st) to the public.  So far a number of promotional remixes have been released to go alongside it.  The Juan Maclean and Fenech-Soler both pitched in.  Marina and the crew have tour dates starting late January 2010 that will see them pass through much of the UK; if you get a chance hit em up.  I also believe Fenech-Soler is in the area around the same time.  So keep an ear out for that as well!

Marina & The Diamonds – Hollywood (The Juan Maclean Remix)

Marina & The Diamonds – Hollywood (Fenech-Soler Remix)

Ali Love [Tronik Youth Got The Love Mix]

Travis from Big Stereo was all over Ali Love’s remixes last week. But why not? The track Love Harder is getting tons of attention across the blogosphere.  It’s a classic electro-pop song with catchy verses.  I think it’s Tronik Youth’s remix that sets the standard with a heavy disco vibe all while including Love’s soulful pop samples.

Ali Love – Love Harder (Tronik Youth Got The Love Mix)

BONUS!

Ali Love – Love Harder (Extended Version)

Ali Love – Love Harder (Jaymo & Andy George’s Moda Mix)

Ali Love – Smoke And Mirrors (In Flagranti Remix)

Isis [Avenue]

Isis embarked on a little solo project, releasing a new track entitled Avenue.  The frontwoman to Thunderheist has developed quite the name for herself in the electro ‘scene’ by lending a helping hand to other gigantic groups, including a couple assists on MANSION & MSTRKRFT tracks.  Add another notch to her belt with this track as it is excellent!

Isis – Avenue

BONUS!

Mansion Feat. Isis – Tight As A Clutch

MSTRKRFT feat. N.O.R.E & Isis – Bounce!

Russ Gabriel [El Juan]

Russ Gabriel’s El Juan is an epic space odyssey adventure of house music.  The synth is blended so well creating a lasting impression. So relaxing and smooth.  Gabriel hails from Baden-Württemberg, Germany and is signed to ferox records.  He hasn’t released anything in awhile so I’m hoping 2010 is a little more fruitful for him since he produces great disco melodies.  Check out more samples at his myspace.

Russ Gabriel – El Juan

CRJ Is Lost [Someone Help!]

CRJ has disappeared!  Everyone should be on the look out!  I tried finding him at his usual spot, but *poof,* he vanished into the dangerous realm that is the internet.  Luckily a few artifacts remain to remember him by.  Where’d you go CRJ?

We Plants Are Happy Plants reintroduced the song Loverider back into society with a remix-  one dirty, damn good remix.  Ivory Tower on the other hand, is a cover of Giorgio Moroder’s legendary track from the Never-Ending Story!

CRJ – Loverider (We Plants Are Happy Plants)

CRJ – Loverider (With Thomas Dorian) (Original)

CRJ – Ivory Tower

CRJ – El3ph4nts Pt. 1 (Restored Version 2009)

CRJ – Geometry Pt. 1 (Restored version 2009)

* Tobias from Dodselectro (brilliant site) just informed us that CRJ turned his solo project into a partnership with Thomas Dorian under the alias, Human Contact. It’s a scary thing when you lose track of an artist and all of a sudden you’re in the dark again so thanks Tobias for the intel.

Robot Science [Doodads]

Robot Science just released their brand spankin’ new album in, doodads.  All the stuff I’m hearing from it is excellent- and I mean excellent.  We have three new tracks from the album to showcase today and all are exceptionally good!  Robot Science is relatively unknown and hails from California.  He incorporates a lot of interesting sounds into his music but don’t worry, it’s nothing that will aggravate you.  Rather the music is extremely melodic in a twisted sense, because the tempo’s throughout each piece remain rather upbeat with all the tweets and effects.  Watch out for Robot Science throughout 2010.

Robot Science – You Are A Person

Robot Science – The Constant

Robot Science – Copy Paste

Designer Drugs [Remixes]

Designer Drugs are one of my favourite producers who have the amazing ability to create club remixes so penetrating, you’ll go home wanting what you just heard.  People thrive off their bass heavy remixes and hypnotic rhythm.  To help bring in the new year I tossed in some of the more notable tracks to come across our speakers the last few years.

* Canadian tour dates to be aware of this Jan 14-16, 2010 in Kingston, Edmonton, and Winnipeg.  More info here.

Jupiter One – Countdown (Designer Drugs Remix)

Annie – Anthonio (Designer Drugs Remix)

N.A.S.A. feat. Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Karen O. & Fat Lip – Strange Enough (Designer Drugs Radio Edit Remix)

HEARTSOFREVOLUTION – Switchblade (Designer Drugs Remix)

Avian X – Dark Circles (Designer Drugs Remix)

Mariah Carey – I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time (Designer Drugs Remix)

IAMX – Spit It Out (DESIGNER DRUGS REMIX Extended Version)

Designer Drugs – Back Up in This (Don Rimini Lock Up Remix)

Little Boots – Meddle (Designer Drugs 80s Coke Jam remix)

Designer Drugs- ZOMBIES!

Alan Palomo [What A Genius]

Damn, I miss Ghosthustler! They delivered powerful, influential beats that swallowed me up in my first year of university.  Everything I came across was mint.  But to my demise, the band disappeared to the depths of history.  Yet, Alan Palomo continues to spread the original vibe through his solo alias VEGA, and in the relatively new project in Neon Indian. Palomo’s original stuff in Ghosthustler- like the new stuff he touches today, is wow, excessively good and simply revolutionary.

So with that we recap the newest from each, all while giving a little shout out to the past.  I still say the rawness in Ghosthustler is unmatched in the heavier electro ‘scene’ found today (or whatever you would call it).

So who is Alan Palomo?

Ghosthustler: (an original member)

Ghosthustler – Someone Else’s Ride

Ghosthustler – Parking Lot Nights

Ghosthustler – Only Me To Trust

Ghosthustler – Losing Tracks

Ghosthustler – Busy, Busy, Busy

VEGA: (solo)

VEGA – Well Known Pleasures

VEGA – No Reasons

Nightwaves – She’s Electric (VEGA Italo Dub)

Neon Indian: (rep’n 1/2 the greatness)

Neon Indian – Mind, Drips

Neon Indian – Mind, Drips (Mirror People Remix)

Neon Indian – Deadbeat Summer

Neon Indian – Should Have Taken Acid With You

Neon Indian – Terminally Chill

Grizzly Bear – Cheerleader (Neon Indian ‘Studio 6669′ Remix)

Ichisan [Singles]

We’re back covering more Ichisan after mentioning his project in Ichisan & Nakova a few weeks ago.  The Slovenian DJ is phenomenal.  He started by playing guitar for a number of different groups before developing and refining a taste in electronic music.  In 2008 he released his first solo 12″ on London’s Airtight Recordings.  The album received considerable recognition pinning him alongside greats such as Bjorn Torske, Pete Herbert, Prins Thomas, Aeroplane and many more that dabble in excellent soundscape epics.

These tracks symbolized what he accomplished in his short stint developing his solo portfolio.  Now we look forward to the release of Ichisan & Nakova’s debut collaborative album Yugo Tempo to be released early 2010.  Keep an eye out for that, but until then reminisce with some of these gems.

Space – Just Blue (Ichisan’s Quatro Diversion)

Ichisan – Full Bet Rule

Ichisan – Radar Pulse Is Sent

Ralph Myerz & The Jack Herren Band

Today we have a bit of a throwback by featuring two songs from Norwegians Ralph Myerz & The Jack Herren Band. Both of these are from a couple years ago but way to good to not toss up sooner or later.

Ralph Myerz & The Jack Herren Band – Think Twice

Ralph Myerz & The Jack Herren Band – Casino (Zoot Woman Remix)

SAVOY [Automatic]

We begin the new year with an epic electro banger from SAVOY.  The project consists of two DJs and one drummer who consistently deliver tons of raw experimental quality.  Grady Smith, Ben Eberdt, and Mike Kelly represent Boulder, Colorado and are currently preparing for a short US-tour.  These guys throw down so if you’re in the US, it would be worth the time to check these dates.

Savoy – Automatic

BONUS!

Savoy – Rhubarb

Savoy – Hate Oh

Year In Review 2009

Wow I can’t believe we’re a decade through the new millennium already!  I remember the Y2K fear that swept everyone 10 years ago and how I waited patiently, like I probably will in 2012, for the next major apocalypse with the end of the Mayan calendar.  Nothing happened in 2000 except for the usual fireworks and a usual raid of the parent liquor cabinets to help supply my underage drinking.  A decade later and things are just as good, but different.  In the case of music times are good!  Here’s our own little recap on 2009.

TOP 100 TRACKS OF 2009

1. Friendly Fires – Skeleton Boy (Paul Epworth Remix)

2. Calvin Harris – I’m Not Alone

3. Cinnamon Chasers – Luv Deluxe

4. VEGA – No Reasons

5. Duck Sauce – Anyway

6. Elke – Blue Dream Lover (Broke One Remix)

7. Sneaky Sound System – When We Were Young (GLOVES Remix)

8. La Roux – Bulletproof (Foamo Remix)

9. Blacklight Flashlight – Dreaming In

10. Sneaky Sound System – 16 (Flight Facilities Remix)

11. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix)

12. Fitz And The Tantrums – Breakin’ The Chains of Love (Keenhouse Remix)

13. Miami Horror – Sometimes

14. Monarchy – Gold In The Fire

15. Mansion – Gasaida

16. Groove Armada – Drop The Tough (The Twelves Remix)

17. Surkin Feat Chromeo – Chrome Knight (Original Mix)

18. MSTRKRFT Feat John Legend – Heartbreaker (Jump Jump Dance Dance Remix)

19. Holy Ghost! – I Will Come Back

20. Don Diablo – I Am Not From France (Linus Loves Remix)

21. VHS or Beta – Burn It All Down (Fred Falke Remix)

22. Coeur De Pirate – Comme Des Enfants (Le Matos Andy Carmichael Remix)

23. Chelley – Took The Night (GRUM Remix)

24. Calvin Harris – Ready For The Weekend

25. Thunderheist – Jerrrk It

26. Midnight Star – Midas Touch (CFCF Remix)

27. College feat Minitel Rose – The Energy Story (DVAS Remix)

28. Bloc Party – One More Chance (Alex Metric Remix)

29. MSTRKRFT Feat Jahmal From The Carps – Breakaway

30. La Roux – Quicksand (Alex Metric Remix)

31. DCUP – Last Night A DJ Saved My Life

32. GRUM – Woah (Bestrack Remix)

33. CatComplex – Love Gemma

34. Tesla Boy – Neon Love

35. Numero# – Hit Pop

36. Damn Arms – Destination pt 1 (DCUP Remix)

37. Empire of the Sun – We Are The People (Shazam Remix)

38. Jaimie Fanatic & Jesse Voorn – El Musicae

39. Booty Luv – Shine (SIDECHAINS Remix)

40. GoldenGirls – Do The Criminal

41. The Presets – If I Know You (Alternate Version)

42. Parallels – Find The Fire

43. DVAS – Ambient Room (SymbolOne Remix)

44. Beyoncé – Broken-Hearted Girl (Alan Braxe Dub Remix)

45. LCD Soundsystem – Sound Of Silver (Tim Fuchs Rework)

46. Lifelike – Running Out (Extended Edit)

47. La Roux – Quicksand (Boy 8-bit Remix)

48. Kris Menace – Lightning

49. Aether – Orfeu Negro

50. College – Can You Kiss Me First (1928 Remix)

51. Alternative Reality – Get Away (The Outrunners Remix)

52. Anoraak – Nightdrive With You (GRUM Remix)

53. Electric Youth – Lying Still

54. Eskimo Disco – What Is Woman? (Fred Falke Man Enough Remix)

55. Bestrack – With You (Justin Faust Remix)

56. Lykke Li – Little Bit (Death To The Throne Remix)

57. ZZZ – Lion (Bag Raiders Remix)

58. Lenka – Trouble Is A Friend (Roqwell & I Sancho Sequel Mix)

59. Miike Snow – Animal (Fake Blood Remix)

60. Acid Girls feat. Frankmusik – Wake Up (METERHEAD Remix)

61. MAU – Toboggan (Rockets Remix)

62. A-Ux – Less Hate, More Love

63. Akon Feat. David Guetta – Sexy Bitch

64. Kid Cudi – Day N’ Nite (Crookers Remix)

65. Cassian – Youth Trouble Speed Cigarrettes (Don Diablo Remix)

66. Alex Gopher – Handguns (Dada Life Remix)

67. Fabian – Heatwave (Russ Chimes Remix)

68. Major Lazer – Cash Flow (Classixx Glass Bottom Dub Mix)

69. The Bloody Beetroots Feat. Steve Aoki – Warp 1.9

70. Andy Webb – Hold Onto That Heavy Orange Box

71. CFCF – Monolith

72. FM Attack – Sleepless Nights

73. Jazzanova Feat. Ben Westbeech – I Can See (DCUP Remix)

74. Golden Bug – Last Dance In Tokyo (Gloves ReWrite)

75. The Juan MacLean – Simple Life (Marcus Worgull Remix)

76. Citadels – Golden Islands (Charlie Fanclub Remix)

77. Black Eyed Peas – Meet Me Halfway (Van Scott Remix)

78. Kasper Bjørke – Young Again (WhoMadeWho & Tomboy Remix) (Radio Edit)

79. Numéro# – Star Model (Le Matos Poindexter Remix)

80. Phoenix – Lisztomania (Classixx Version)

81. VHS or Beta – Feel It When You Know (LA Riots Remix)

82. Tiesto – Escape Me (Avicii Remix)

83. Plastiscines – Barcelona (Lifelike Remix)

84. We Have Band – Honey Trap (Le Matos remix)

85. Steed Lord – Remember Me (Russ Chimes Remix)

86. Sneaky Sound Sysytem – Pictures (Tonite Only Remix)

87. Ladyhawke – Magic (Classixx Remix)

88. Marina & The Diamonds – Mowgli’s Road (Mille Remix)

89. Yuksek – So Far Away From The Sea (The Twelves Remix)

90. The Kills – Last Day Of Magic (James Rutledge Remix)

91. O’Spada – Ten Strikes (NightWaves’ Sunday Morning Remix)

92. Xplo-Sean – Midnight

93. Schaatz – Barbara Lisa Chloe

94. SQZMLMNS – Oakland

95. Discorockets – Warmer

96. Fan Death – Reunited (CCENTURIESS Remix)

97. DVAS – You’re Amazing

98. Sferro – Sexy Talents

99. Basement Jaxx – Raindrops

100. Javelo – Spleen (Compuphonic Remix)