Round Up #2: Monarchy. Evan Voytas. Beatfanatic. Super Mal. Classixx. Penguin Prison.

What the fuccck is a Round-Up?

AN Definition: Round Up [round] [uhp] (n.)

- Is my way of trying to keep with life and music at the same time for the next little while.

For a more detailed explanation:

Overwhelmed with school I’m forced to do round-ups for the next month or so.  I don’t have the time to individually wrap up some of these artists below… or those in the coming weeks for that matter. For that I apologize as everyone of these featured artists deserves their own spotlight and their own extensive tribute. My comrades will no doubt keep you updated as usual while I slow down so there’s no need to worry about a lack of material hitting the site. But I figured I deserved you all an explanation for the slight deviated role and appearance you’ll see in March. I prefer to do the one artist-per-post style like the old AN so expect that to return late April if not sooner!

Much respect goes out to those who hit my round-ups… you are keeping me sane through the toughest part of my degree.  If successful I’ll see you on the other side of the stage- diploma in hand. Ha, wish me luck.

The Durutti Column – My Country (Monarchy Remix)

Monarchy Myspace

Evan Voytas – I Run With You, Spirit Animal

Evan Voytas Myspace

Dada Ft. The Other – Majestic 12 (Super Mal Remix)

Super Mal Myspace

Groove Armada – Paper Romance (Classixx Remix)

Classixx Myspace

Jack Penate – So Near (Penguin Prison Remix)

Penguin Prison Myspace

Beatfanatic – Automatic

Beatfanatic Myspace

Classixx [Drop The Lime & Ladyhawke Remixes]

Classixx crew Michael David and Tyler Blake are at it again.  The recent remix to Drop The Lime’s Devil’s Eyes has a real unique pop to it.  The track is complete with smooth vocals and a typical Classixx heavy-synth combo that does wonders.  The duo have a couple Halloween gigs coming up in San Fran and L.A. before they’re off on a mini European tour.  Catch them if you have the chance.  Hit myspace for tour dates.

I also included a disgustingly good remix to Ladyhawke’s Magic from a few weeks ago.   If you don’t have it, grab it.  It’s a great treat for libraries everywhere.

The video above is directed by Mark Hunter and was released on May 11, 2009 via Kitisune.

Ladyhawke – Magic (Classixx Remix)

BONUS!

Drop The Lime – Devil’s Eyes (Classixx B-Live Mix)

Curing A Hangover

maserati

Friday nights are usually fun but can also be very deadly.  If you’re in the same condition as me this morning, chances are you could go for a couple tracks to make you feel better.  Luckily, I have just the cure.

Monoliths is one hell of a great instrumental.  It has a very sound ambient vibe to it.  Clear, clean, and constant, Maserati surely has tweaked out something brilliant.  Every aspect of this track grabs you, sucks you, and tosses you around before spitting you out.  The group hails from Athens, Georgia and will be breaching the northern border in the next month.  Watch out for shows in Montreal (Oct 01.09- @ La Tulipe), Toronto (Oct 02.09- @ Lee’s Palace), and Vancouver (Oct 08.09 – @ Biltmore Cabaret).

Maserati – Monoliths

Audraglint

I stumbled across Audraglint entitled, Frost the other day.  While it strays a bit from the usual upbeat party bangers we try to provide on here, I liked it so much I had to post it.  The epic soft synth carry-away found within is spectacular.  Very dreamy, ambient, and very soft.  The crew releases their own stuff on their own label Audraglint Recordings.  Find more on them via their website, but more importantly, check out this track.

Audraglint – Frost

classixx

Well I guess we’ve established the musical theme of this post by now itchin’ toward the melodics of excellent music.  Classixx recently undertook a project remixing Yacht‘s Psychic City that turned out extremely well.  I used to sit on the fence with Classixx.  With their developed style and sound I found them inconsistent about six months ago.  Now after some spectacular couple of months (you can find a numerous amount of their tracks on here) I’m a big fan.  They seemed to have tuned and perfected themselves to where they want to be.

Yacht – Psychic City (Classixx Remix)

michaelcassette

I saved arguably my favourite and best for last.  Something rare as some people tend to hit up the first couple tracks and move on.  However, this should be a rare treat for those who followed through with every track.  Michael Cassette‘s Moonlight Runner is a jam packed synth melody that is absolutely groovin.  I like how he conquers the fine line of producing dance beats all while keeping the mood very light and mellow.  Very interesting stuff. I dig it.

Michael Cassette – Moonlight Runner

Alas hopefully this helps you out, and hey if you’re not hungover I’m sure you’ll still enjoy them.

Alright fine… one dance banger to keep everyone happy.

Flirtphonic tossed out a new track, Bubble Burst, that seemed to catch a lot of attention lately- as it should.  The track has a unique flavour of dips and heavy electronic breakdowns to keep you bobbin’

Flirtphonic – Bubble Burst

Three Sure Bangers

goblincity

Someone was nice enough to point a finger over to Holy Ghost!‘s mix of Goblin City.  At nine minutes in length, it has some versatility.  It’s very playful and melodic.  The interlude grabs you within the first minute and then you’re locked in from there.  These guys from NY surely are mixing masterminds.

Panthers – Goblin City (Holy Ghost! Disco Dub)

mstrkrft

This next remix is lethal.  The original to MSTRKRFT‘s pairing with Legend in my opinion was too slow and strayed away from the traditional party bangers that I became infatuated over MSTRKRFT with.  The Jump Jump Dance Dance Remix eliminates this problem.  Tossing in a heavier bassline and some catchier rifts, this song is officially ready for the hardwood.  A little dose of that synth nearing 3 mins in just ties it all together.  I know you’ll like this.

Jump Jump Dance Dance are Etc Etc’s latest signing since PNAU and Lost Valentinos.   The Californian based duo consists of LA DJ and Vocalist Chris Carter and Simon Lewick.  Keep an eye out for these guys in the future.  This is only the beginning.

MSTRKRFT feat. John Legend – Heartbreaker (Jump Jump Dance Dance Remix)

classixx

The last hit comes from the duo in Classixx and has been patiently waiting in my library for about two week now to be tossed up here.  I watched it grow as various blogs covered it more last week.  Still relatively unheard, it’s too good to not take the extra time out and showcase it on 317.  The new take on Major Lazer‘s Cash Flow is mellowed out and absolutely terrific.  Great work threading in some light synth to carry you away with.

Major Lazer – Cash Flow (Classix Glass Bottom Dub Mix)

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

Happy 142nd Birthday Canada!

Here’s a batch of goodness from us at 317 to bring in arguably the best party in the nation’s capital.  Happy Canada Day everyone!

Sneaky Sound System – Pictures (Tonite Only Remix)

Classixx + Villains – I’m On It Feat 080  (Original Mix)

Calvin Harris – I’m Not Alone (Down It In One Remix)

The Revenge – Heavy Love

The Revenge (Stevie Wonder) – Night Flight

The Rest Have Weighed In

phoenix

The rest of Phoenix‘s remixes to Lisztomania, the new single off the soon to released new album,  have all recently dropped the past few days.  They contend with the previously posted Classixx remix we had shared earlier but was later rejected by blogger.  Thanks to WordPress- and a group of talented artists, we have a bunch of great new renditions to share with you.  Listen, judge, and critique.  Comment the winner.  Let the games begin!

Phoenix – Lisztomania (Classixx Remix)

Phoenix – Lisztomania (Holy Ghost! Loves Paris Remix)

Phoenix – Lisztomania (Yuksek Remix)

Phoenix – Lisztomania (Alex Metric Remix)

Phoenix -Lisztomania (A Fight For Love 25 Hours A Day Remix)

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The New Music: February, wk 6

This week we’re lucky to have two disgustingly good songs to unleash. Up first is the CCENTURIESS mix to “You’re In My Heart” by Lioness. It’s out of this world. It starts off with a spacey synth vibe that increasingly begins to pickup and then all of a sudden drops the nastiest cross-breed of what I can only describe as a jazz horn with some sick flare. The track blows up reviving itself with striking house vocals provided by Vanessa Fischer. I jumped on it as soon as I heard it. The only question I have is what happened to my sick jazz horn? where’d you go?

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Lioness – You’re In My Heart (CCENTURIESS Remix)

This Classixx mix just spells epic within twenty seconds of listening to it. It’s soft synth throws me back to the same nostalgic feeling 1979 gives to me by the Smashing Pumpkins. This song immediately grabs you. Whether out cruisin’ the streets, or watching the minutes tick past midnight, Classixx hits it right on the spot.

Beni – My Love Sees You (Classixx Remix)

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