We recently introduced you to self-taught, guitar prodigy Alex Fedorov, and his new track “Last Forever”. Currently unsigned, Fedorov continues to work out of Bedrock Studios in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, and lately there’s been a steady stream of piercing guitar roars emanating from Fedorov’s cell. The man’s been toiling away on the new album arriving sometime this year, and due to be titled “Ahead of Time”. With plans to perform around LA while he continues work on the LP, Fedorov wanted to pass along a new track, “Input Power”, and a larger library of his material can be further explored at http://www.reverbnation.com/alexfedorov…

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Alex Fedorov – Input Power by alexfedorov

Retrotation, AKA Matt Olick, is getting ready to release a limited edition CD release under Be Green Records. With some stunning art work by Drew Nowacoski, the CDs will contain all the source files and stems, as well as Retrotation’s blessings and well wishes (in the form of official remixing rights). Retrotation is shooting for a late February or early March release, and he’s looking to come to you sometime this summer with another cross-country tour, but until then check out his updated Verve remix…
The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony (Retrotation Dubstep Remix) UPDATED! by Retrotation
Harder Better Faster Stronger (Retrotation Dubstep Remix) by Retrotation

Miami’s Jesp’s music certainly has a theatrical demeanor, and he’s been hard at work down in South Florida, slaving away and amassing a healthy hoard of material he wanted to share, and there’s even more to come soon…

Jesp-Eyes Close (VIP) by JespMusic
Jesp-11:11 by JespMusic
Jesp Mashup – HAM Cloudburn in Paris…Wut? by JespMusic

Based in Nashville TN, Ugly Kids Club is the music collaboration of Steve Wilson (producer, songwriter, guitarist) and Aliegh Shields (vocalist, lyricist, guitarist).  The pair formed in early 2011 when they discovered their shared love for minimalistic rock duos such as Sleigh Bells, Crystal Castles, and The Kills.

Steve is a Grammy Nominated rock producer and songwriter by day working with bands such as The Juliana Theory and Jonezetta.  Aliegh is a bartender who grew up on stage and in her bedroom teaching herself guitar.  Their contrasting musical backgrounds helped form their unique sound of crunchy beats, fuzzy guitars, and undertones of synth-pop. Check out “My Soul”, off the duo’s self titled debut album released  January 10^th on iTunes…
My Soul by Ugly Kids Club

Luxar Records is proud to present thier first new signing, J3000, an artist with a  love for classic electro, Detroit techno, house, 80s synths, ambient, soundtracks and fragments of dubstep. J3000 is an alias of Julian Fenner; sound designer, DJ, Mashup pioneer and well-known artist JoolsMF (Young Turks, Mad Decent, XFM). “VCO” nods to the Carl Craig school of techno.  It’s equal parts Landcruising-era Craig and Deep House.  With more than a slight nod to the woozier side of MoTown, this isn’t a peak time banger, its for driving through the city at 3am…

J3000 – VCO by Luxar Records

Also, on the Luxar Mixcloud, a DJ mix by J3000, showcasing some influences.

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Magic Machine’s “MM1” can currently be found on Itunes and Bandcamp. To promote the new EP, Magic Machines put together a great clip for the the track “Hey Mister”, and now there’s a sequel…check out the great track, and the music video for “Hey Mister Part 2″, comprised solely of 80′s cartoon intros…

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Hey Mister Part 2 by Magic Machines

The new track from SAUR is”SocaLoca!”,  and at 140 BPM it yanks Philly based Igor Makhlin right out of his comfort zone. His girlfriend’s love of Soca music exposed SAUR to something that he found strikingly similar to “sped up Moombahton”. Whatever is sounds like, SAUR scribbled his name all over it, with the infusion of urgency we’ve come to expect from Mr. Makhlin…

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SAUR – SocaLoca! (Original Mix) by SAUR

Frankfurt based phantim has called on his buddy, Moska, to get involved on a touch up to his recently released Laidback Luke bootleg. Also, phantim has made all his mashups available as free Downloads at his Facebook page, www.facebook.com/djphantim…

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Laidback Luke Ft. Example – Natural Disaster (Moska & Phantim Bootleg) by phantim

A heavy presence on my best of 2011 list, The Sanfernando Sound sends his new year’s wishes by messing with a track from the hot NYC artist Matthew Duffy. The Sanfernando Sound gets his hands dirty with “Homosapien”, originally released in 1981 by Pete Shelley, leader of punk band “Buzzcocks” and a personal hero for JSP as he also hails from the music rich city of Manchester. The track is great, but if I’m honest my mouth is salivating at the thought of The Sanfernando Sound’s next remix project where he utilizes a track from local favorites, The New Division. Enjoy the Duffy remix and check back for updates on The Sanfernando Sound’s massive plans for 2012…

Matthew Duffy – Homosapien – The Sanfernando Sound REMIX by The Sanfernando Sound

I’ve been down with OHYEAH since he got down with HOMEBOI and the duo put together The SainTropez / CôteD’Azur EP.  Amongst a flurry of holiday well-wishing,  it was great to hear from OHYEAH recently, and he passed along word of the Benice Veach EP, and also did an excellent job of articulating the three song EP’s sunny disposition, in a warmly worded email:

Hey Jon

I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but i can tell you that it’s pretty rainy and not Christmas-like at all in Germany. We  (My Heart Your Heart, Kings Of The Universe and I) thought it would be a great idea to bring some sunshine into your life by introducing you to MHYH’s “Benice Veach” EP. This whole thing comes along with 3 tracks which could not be more different from each other. The original combines guitars with tropical drums, while “Kings Of The Universe” from Sweden did a 90s influenced & 909 addicted garage remix and le me joins them with some funky synthesized boogie. Just because MHYH is a pretty nice guy and christmas is all about love and giving, he decided to give away the whole EP for free. 

By far, my favorite greeting from this last season, and a well needed dose of sunshine from our buddy OHYEAH…

MHYH – Benice Veach (OHYEAH Remix) by OHYEAH (official)
MHYH – Benice Veach (Kings of the Universe Remix) by Kings of the Universe
Benice Veach by MHYH

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Jackson 5 – Dancing Machine (Luxar Radio Edit) *Club Mix available with every ‘Homage’ LP download! by Luxar Records

A refreshing advancement of the established post-rock premise, self-taught guitar prodigy Alex Fedorov’s nuanced, polished sound offers an alluring modernity, while still retaining a depth and complexity reminiscent of The Album Leaf or Mogwai. Fedorov seamlessly weaves elements of Heavy Metal, Ambient, Trance, and Classical to craft a signature sound that transcends genre lines, and appeals to a vast array of tastes.  Currently unsigned, Fedorov continues to work out of Bedrock Studios in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, and his already extensive library of material can be further explored at http://www.reverbnation.com/alexfedorov…

Alex Fedorov @ REVERBNATION

Alex Fedorov on Twitter

www.fedorovforever.com

Last Forever by alexfedorov

Just wanted to pass along that Kate Crash will be performing at Club Moscow on January 4th!

Club Moscow @ Boardners

SAWAGO! by Kate Crash

NU.F.O. just recorded a monster vocal remix of Skrillex’s Cat Rats and think it’s the perfect time to release it- 1 day before the release of their new E.P. Following the release of their debut album, they started working on a mixtape and this track is the 2nd release from it. The first is a vocal remix of Deadmau5′ Strobe, which can also be found below. These guys are putting a new spin on some eclectic and heavy electro and house beats.

Be sure to check out more releases and news at NUFOBoston.com, including their 10 track debut album.

Skrillex vs. NU.F.O. – Cat Rats (Fire Fight Remix)

Deadmau5 vs. NU.F.O. – Strobe (Steal The Earth Vocal Remix)

FIXYN is back with a new take on M83′s Midnight City. As usual, I’m loving it. This is their last remix of the year and the first for us to share in 2012. I can’t wait for another great year. Be sure to follow all FIXYN’s new stuff on their soundcloud account here and happy new year to everyone!

M83 – Midnight City (FIXYN Remix) by FIXYN