MSTRKRFT – Then + Now

When I was out last weekend, I kept hearing MSTRKRFT new remix to Katy Perry’s California Gurls. It didn’t quite hit me like their past remixes but I think that’s because I don’t really like California Gurls, sorry Katy Perry. Anyway, I started to reminisce about the old MSTRKRFT and started to miss it…

So to celebrate the new, here’s a dash of the old, with a look at some of the many faces, forms, and styles the guys can take on. They are awesome. For more check their myspace.

Katy Perry Feat Snoop Dogg – California Gurls (MSTRKRFT Remix)

MSTRKRFT – Breakaway (Feat. Jahmal from the Carps)

MSTRKRFT – Easy Love

MSTRKRFT – The Looks

MSTRKRFT – Bodywork

The last three came from MSTRKRFTs historic album The Looks, get it here through beatport. 13 other fantastic albums are listed on there as well. I recommend scouting them out, there may be something you haven’t heard before.

BONUS!

MSTRKRFT Feat. N.O.R.E + Isis – Bounce (Mansion Remix)

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!

What Happened?

Last week was pretty trying for 317. Speaking for myself, I had major computer problems that forced some of my prized computer possessions to be deleted. One of my most prized losses was my beloved itunes play count. Who knew a seemingly pointless stat would create such an emotional loss and have a small impact on my life. Not only was it an interesting to view who was played the most in the recent and past few weeks on my computer, but it also proved to be a valuable sorting tool once i had committed a few hundred hours of streaming music through itunes over the past two years. Luckily I was able to save the music I cared about and the documents that were important. But still… may my old itunes play count r.i.p.

Another problem we had came to us through mediafire- our database for hosting music. I apologize to anyone who felt the effects we did, obviously it still has some bugs that need to be sorted out. However, it’s still not worth switching providers. Mediafire offers an extensive free program with an interface that is easy for users. Files shared with through other providers like zshare sometimes disable links over time to continue fast service. This makes it very hard to develop any form of archive of MP3s for people to download. Therefore, we will continue to keep using mediafire until a better option surfaces. Any link that is experiencing problems through mediashare we will try to correct using another free source such as zshare.

Hopefully all the problems are behind us so we can move on.
That being said, I’m still behind in catching up among the activity sweeping the blogosphere. So this next track comes straight from the personal stash I was able to save from the shitstorm that swept my computer. Don Diablo has left mixed impressions on me in the past. Here he hits me full on. I’m in love with the acoustic guitar and the arrangement. Damn this sounds good..

One EskimO – Givin’ Up (Don Diablo Remix)

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Over the last week, our technical difficulties with blogger, mediafire, and the backup on my computer ended with the loss of a post entitled, Keep On Walking Grandma (Apr 24.09). Since the blog backup crashed so did the ability to retrieve the post. No big deal, but these tracks still deserve recognition. Unfortunately I had to kill the write-ups but here goes, second-time around, a random selection of great stuff all worthy of checking out.

Golden Girls – Do The Criminal (CCENTURIESS Remix)

Le Matos ft. Coeur De Pirate – How Do I Let You Know

Pierce – Goodfriends

Annie – Chewing Gum (Mylo Remix)

Master H. ft. Silicon – Thirteen (Mylo Remix)