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You Smell That?

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:42:00 +0000

I've talked about Stenchman a couple times before, and his unique brand of dubstep. I've wanted to do a post on him for a long while. After salvaging some of his free EPs from the laptop fiasco I decided now would be a good time to do just that!

Now don't skip out on this one cos I mentioned dubstep, 'Ol Stenchy branches out fairly regularly and while his older dubstep may fall into that stereotypical dub format, his newer stuff is fairly solid that's very nice indeed. And as always the most amazing part of Stenchman's tracks is always the name, check this!

Stenchman - Hamster Damage [click to download] |HTML5|

Speaking of branching out, the Stench recently tried his hand at hip hop, bringing his trademark sound along with it. I was skeptical at first but he actually pulls it off in a very nice fashion. My only complaint with this is it could use a bit more variation, but seeing as this is taken from a free EP I can't really complain.

Stenchman - Golden Brown [click to download] |HTML5|

I mentioned in my last drum & bass post that I wished he did some longer tracks for it. Well, it seems I need to take that back now as he in fact DID do a longer drum & bass track, and like many tracks from Commix's Call To Mind the buildup on this one is amazing.

Stenchman - All The Way Down [click to download] |HTML5|

Now I don't know much about the scene these days but I'm willing to bet there's a "Chillstep" market out there. I'm not going to call it that just because. But anyway Stench is pretty good at that too, think like that Big Trouble... track I posted and you'll get the basic idea for this one.

Stenchman - The Number One [click to download] |HTML5|

And finally another slow number to play us out. One of the things I like about Stenchman is his flexibility within the dubstep field. Like here the typical bassings you get from a normal dubstep track are in the background, which leads to some pretty interesting stuff, check it!

Stenchman - Won't Get To Me [click to download] |HTML5|

And that's about it from me today, kinda getting the hang of posting from my phone now so with any luck I'll be here to keep you awash with tunes hopefully, despite the longer time to write and code and whatnot.

Smell It For Freshness,
-Claude Van Foxbat

Ze Haus Ja?

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:14:00 +0000

I've had a pretty bad week, between final exams and my lil' laptop I post from giving up the ghost I ain't had no time to stop. That is until today. Hanging out on my twitter I was hit with inspiration, check this out.

Long time friend of us here at ilictronix, a Mr. Earl Grey hit me up with his latest with a simple note "DAT BASSLINE" and I have to agree with him on that one, give it a listen and you'll soon see.

Earl Da Grey - Ressurection [click to download] |HTML5|

And that got me all nostalgic for my early days of electronic exploration which was a daily diet of house. And you can't get far on the interweb looking for house before you get yourself some Crydamoure, what with Guy Manuel from Daft Punk being involved and all. So, to continue the house theme, here's my fave bits from Cryda's catalogue!

Deelat - Wetness Anthem [click to download] |HTML5|

One of my favourite Le Knight Club tracks that doesn't get near enough attention as it deserves, it's short enough that it doesn't overstay it's welcome like some LKC tracks. I mean, their tracks are still quality and all, but this one just takes the cake for me.

Le Knight Club - Chérie D'Amoure [click to download] |HTML5|

Archigram's single sided Doggystyle EP is another overlooked release, but I just love it. The sample stays interesting for the full 6 minutes or so it lasts. It must be really something on actual vinyl. Must remember to pick that up one day.

Archigram - Doggystyle [click to download] |HTML5|

And finally, this remix of Santa Claus is better than the original for me, just because it cuts straight to the chase and hits you with that nice trademark French House sound. Class.

Le Knight Club - Santa Claus (Remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

B-side to the amazingly titled T.I.T.T.S! EP, this one doesn't come up on my radar often but I checked it out as I was flicking through my Cryda archive and I don't know why I've passed it up, it's another bloody good example of why Crydamoure are as highly regarded as they are.

The Buffalo Bunch - Music Box [click to download] |HTML5|

Sorry to leave ya'll with another short post, I was planning to get some done and then my laptop died on me. Do now I'm posting from a combination of my phone and some apps, so it's taking twice as long to knock one of these out. That won't stop me from trying though, if this works I'll pump out some more!

Housing House,
-Claude Van Foxbat

Cats & Dogs

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:01:00 +0000

Good news! I'm going to art university! Good news 2! Now that I no longer have to do boring things like anotations, putting together a portfolio and going to interviews I can crack out this post I've been waiting on for about a month or so now. This leads us to Good News 3! which is that I will have a massive bit of free time coming up as I leave college and wait about 4 months till Uni starts, which I plan to exploit like it's 1991! Just as soon as I get used to blogger's fancy new futuristic WEB 2.0 layout.

First up is Rex The Dog. Here's posted a couple of his remixes iirc, which got me to swipe me a copy of his album that took me way too long to find a copy of. Anyhow it's pretty sweet, it's mostly made up of tracks from EP's he'd released previously, but chopped down by a couple minutes. Now I've seen a lot of people moan about that but honestly I think his tracks work better in this format, especially when the Dog doles out quality track after quality track that're full of synthesized bliss.

The Sounds - Tony The Beat (Rex The Dog Remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

Doing a bit of research I found Rex's youtube channel where he has some neat stuff, including a lot of videos of himself dropping this and other tracks live, and a sick rendition of one of the album's tracks on a circuit bent Casio VL Tone. I've never actually seen curcuit bent stuff used for conventional tracks so it was new to me, he's also got some other cool stuff so give him a peep at rexthedog1980

Rex The Dog - Bubblicious [click to download] |HTML5|

Rex The Dog - I Can See You, Can You See Me? [click to download] |HTML5|

Rex The Dog - Frequency [click to download] |HTML5|

Rounding us off is Miss Kittin, who I've recently been diggin' as I track down a copy of her second album BatBox. I've mentioned her first offering I Com before and how it explores a bunch of atmospheres. The dancefloor stuff may be a little thin on the ground, but the entire first half is pretty much all quality dancefloor styled tracks before the more ambient/experimental second half. I figured it'd be a nice compliment to Rex's stuff if I were to drop my favourite slices from it on ya enjoy!

Miss Kittin - Professional Distortion [click to download] |HTML5|

Miss Kittin - Requiem For A Hit [click to download] |HTML5|

Miss Kittin - Kiss Factory [click to download] |HTML5|

Miss Kittin - Soundtrack Of Now [click to download] |HTML5|

Mass Hysteria,
- Claude Van Foxbat

USA Club Mixes

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:39:00 +0000

Hey there

It's time I talk about the album I can't stop listening at the moment, Surkin - USA Club Mixes.

This album is a gathering of clubby remixes and live edits of tracks from his album USA, the simple sight of the tracklist makes you know it's gonna be great. Let's detail these tracks now.

01 Surkin - Canblaster Mega Remix (Original Mix) [click to download] |HTML5|

Canblaster, one of the members of Club Cheval, starts the album with a 5 minutes mix of every track from USA, great mix structure, I like the fact that they started the album with this, it feels liks it's a reminder of track you're going to hear.

02 Surkin - Quattro feat. Bobmo (Feadz Remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

Quattro was one of my fav from USA, and Feadz can make great things as much as seriously weird things so I was excited and worried at the same time. Well, after a few seconds I totally stopped worrying, Feadz KILLS it right here, the progression is so great I can't decide if I prefer this version or the original...

03 Surkin – Love Shot (Djedjotronic & Noob Remix)

A duo that is used to work together, they slowed down a bit the very fast and oldschool track that Love Shot is, clearly not the best thing they could have done with the track in my opinion. It works, it's a great and very different remix, the alteration they did on the voice is pretty neat, but not what I was expecting from Noob & Djedjotrnic.

04 Surkin - Lose Yourself feat. Ann Saunderson (Rustie Remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

It's no secret that Rustie is a crowd killer, last three concerts I went to I heard his stuff during DJ sets and no one could resist it. Let's sum up this track in three words, Clap, Clap and Clap. The clapping in this remix added to the hip hop style Rustie has makes a mind blowing club mix of what already was one of the best tracks from USA.

05 Surkin – Gold island (Bok Bok & L-vis 1990 Remix)

Bok Bok isn't someone I'm familiar with, heard of the guy but that's about it, in this collab with L-Vis 1990 they went for a very minimalistic approach of Gold Island, very similar to what L-Vis usually makes, so it's really a matter of taste, I for one think this track isn't bad but lacks of a little something that would make it a major song on the album. The track feels too long for the lack of evolution.

06 Surkin - Never Let Go feat. Kevin Irving (Club Cheval Remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

Club Cheval (Canlbaster, Myd, Panteros666 and Sam Tiba) outdid therselves on this one, the synth and the voices are a perfect match. They blend a lot of different aspects of electro in this remix, and it works very well, the original was really calm, this is the complete opposite, things happen every 3 seconds.

07 Surkin - iNYN (Live Mix) [click to download] |HTML5|

First live mix on the album, for one of the most "Surkinesque" track on the original one. This live mix is emblematic of what Surkin is live, a man full of energy, whose hands and head never stop moving, always adding something to the track he plays. The only downside here is that it's far too short, not even 4 minutes sadly...

08 Surkin – Harry feat. Bobmo (Strip Steve Remix)

Stip Steve is one of the best thing that happened to Boys Noize records. This remix is emblematic of the artists I like at Boys Noize, very dark and progressive club music. It has nothing in common with the original Harry, a good alternative.

09 Surkin – Silver island (Para One Remix)

The track I'm always dying to hear, the Para One remix, especially when it's a remix of Silver Island. Well sadly, as much as I like Para One, this remix was disapointing in a few ways, I would have expected something in the way of Nevrosis, he went for a remix that's more the kind of thing you like to hear in the lounge, not bad but not mind blowing either.

10 Surkin – End Morning (Das Glow Remix)

Das Glow releases another "creepy" remix as usual. Distorted voices in the back, weird noises almost all the time and agonizing synth, if you like his style, you're in for a treet.

11 Surkin - Lose Yourself feat Ann Saunderson (Brodinski Remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

Broskinski aka the guy that remixes everything is obviously here, playing a lot with the vocals as he always does then going for his very recognizable style on the synths and drums. That's one of my favs on the album the progression of the track is just brilliant.

12 Surkin – Never Let Go feat. Kevin irving (A-Trak Remix)

Another man that remixes a lot of things, A-Trak made something really cool here, definitely something I'm sure I'll hear a lot this year. His objective was obviously to make something you'll hear in clubs more than the original track that wouldn't fit very well, he succeded.

13 Surkin – Silver Springs Anthem (Bobmo Remix)

Really not that much to say about Bobmo's remix, I find it very average, it's not bad in any way, but it doesn't bring anything to the album which is a shame when you see what he did with Surking on the two original tracks he worked on.

14 Surkin - End Morning (Live Mix) [click to download] |HTML5|

The other live mix almost sounds like a brand new track, it's so different from the original one. This sounds like the prefect way to finish a live sadly I didn't see Surkin live since the release of USA so I don't know if that's how he uses it, might as well be an opener. Anyway, point is, that track gives great justice to Surkin's live skills, he's an amazing entertainer, go to one of his gig if you have the chance.

15 Surkin - White Knight Two (Jackson & His Computer Band Reprise) (Original Mix) [click to download] |HTML5|

Jackson gives us here an organic/wonky/orchestral reprise of White Knight Two, this man lives in another world, a world where he makes anything he wants, such as 10 minutes long remixes that will blow your mind or crazy things to what is probably the greatest track Surkin ever released. It was a very bold move, but what a GREAT move, hats off Jackson.

To sum up, even though the album has a few tracks that aren't amazing, the whole thing is just great, a must buy. 9/10

Enjoy!
-Here

Magna remixes Louis La Roche

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:30:00 +0000

Hi there

Sorry for the lack of activity lately, busy busy busy...

Guess who just released a remix for Louis La Roche? Our boy Magna! It's part of LLR's remix contest for Untrue and it has all its chances to win in my opinion, brilliant balance of synths, violins, vocals and dubstep parts.

Bonus : Vito's March mix, 2 weeks late but eh, it's a good mix! I wasn't really sure what would happen to the name Aeroplane after Stephen going solo but I think that it simply showed that both these guys were talented and had brilliant mixing skills, even if I prefer Stephen's atmosphere.

Tracklist:

1. Aeroplane - Caramellas (Joakim Remix)
2. Scuola Furano - On Fire (Glimmers Remix)
3. Only Children - Down Fever
4. Dzim - Run Away
5. Hot Chip - Flutes (Dub Mix)
6. Rik Parkinson - Ain't No
7. Jupiter - One O Six (A.N.D.Y. Remix)
8. Alex Metric - Anybody Else
9. L'equipe du Son - She was a dancer
10. Elton Versus Pnau - Good Morning To The Night
11. Arcade Fire - Sprawl II (Soulwax Remix)

Enjoy
-Here

Alex's Easter Eggs 2012

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:09:00 +0000

Club Coeur

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:21:00 +0000

Hey.

It's been a while since we talked about German made French House right?

Les Loups just released Club Cœur, their first LP.

While the number of French House / Nu Disco producers doubles every month and most of them release a lot of barely head bobbing tracks, Les Loups give us 10 refreshing and well produced tracks in this album that will make you feel like summertime is there already. They keep it simple but never get boring, each track is filled with good samples and funky basslines.

My picks : Perfect Situation, Must Be Love and Good Friends.

Bonus :

8 minutes of pure pleasure brought to you by Xinobi!

Enjoy
-Here

Warrior

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:38:00 +0000

Hi there guys

A-Trak's new collab with Foster The People's singer Mark Foster and Kimbra.

Those three give us a very dancy track and a video that is seriously fun to watch, so here it is!

Enjoy!
-Here

Twenty First Magictape

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:54:00 +0000

Hey there, busy week-end but I thought I'd at least post something !

The Magician posted another brilliant magictape, the tracklist is simply massive.

Tracklist :

01. Cadillac – Too Long (Daft Punk Cover)
02. Perseus – Love In Zanzibar
03. Moon Boots – Got Somebody
04. NSFW – Let You Go
05. Roberto Rodriguez – Tell Me (Jacques Renault Remix)
06. Little Boots – Into The Future (Tensnake Remix)
07. Radio Ink – Who We Are Tonight (Rogue Vogue Remix)
08. Ladyhawke – Black White And Blue (Treasure Fingers Remix)
09. Electronic Youth – I Wish
10. Broke One – Empire
11. Joyce – Keep The Lights On

Enjoy!
-Here

Le Magicien in Pig City

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:23:00 +0000

Hi there

Let's start with a song I heard on the radio a few days ago, and it blew my mind, I had no idea who either the artist or the remixer were, but I knew one thing, I was going to like them.

Ornette - Crazy (Nôze Remix) (Extended Club Version) [click to download] |HTML5|

The magician is back with something awesome, a remix of Sebastien Tellier's new track Cochon Ville!

Stephen stays true to himself and throws 80's synths and nice kicks all over Tellier's voice.

And because there's never enough of Stephen's sweet synths, here is another remix he made during March.

Enjoy
-Here

Soulwax and Ages

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:06:00 +0000

Hi there

I know a lot of people here like Soulwax, so you probably know about their new remix for Arcade Fire - Sprawl II.

It has that great Soulwax distorted sound and it also reminds me a bit of The Knife somehow, mainly the girl's voice, but the whole atmosphere of the track itself has that vibe. Even though I enjoy the original version, this remix is more to my taste.

Arcade Fire - Sprawl II (Soulwax remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

But that's not all, today I bought this great EP from Ages. Between ambient and hip hop beats, he makes us travel into amazing places.

My picks? Rest (part 1), A Coney Island (of the mind) and Moonmask!

His EP is available on bandcamp for a few bucks.

The player seems to have trouble working on some browsers, I'll try to fix this, you can still listen to the EP on the bandcamp page above.

failures by ages

Enjoy
-Here

Bonus Round

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +0000

It's been a hectic few weeks but hey, I just remembered I write things for the internet about music or something, I should probably get back on that. You know what annoys me a teeny tiny bit? when you sink some money into a new release from your favourite artist and then 3 months later they re-release the same thing with about 3 or so extra tracks pinned onto the end, or even worse, re-issue their first album with a track from their mediocre second effort slapped on the end for no reason at all! (looking at you there, Pendulum). Now, while it is a pretty annoying tactic to squeeze more dollars out of you, I've managed to dodge it a few times and pick up some sweet bonus tunes.

First up is everybody's favourite Norwegians, Röyksopp. I picked up their second album, The Understanding way, way after release, but to my surprise my local record joint still had shelves of a special edition for cheaper than the vanilla album. I promptly snapped it up and was treated to a few pretty amazing tracks, check 'em.

Röyksopp - Go Away [click to download] |HTML5|

Röyksopp - Boys [click to download] |HTML5|

Stickin' in Northen Europe we take a trip to Sweden. Yep, it's Knife time once again. Turns out that like Röyksopp's deal, there are tons of special editions of their third outing Silent Shout floating around. For the price of a normal album I got Silent Shout, A live audio recording of their show AND the live DVD too! but enough about bargains there are some pretty sweet tunes in here too, some that I prefer more to the normal album ones.

The Knife - Kino (Live) [click to download] |HTML5|

The Knife - Marble House (Live) [click to download] |HTML5|

Moving west towards my neck of the woods, Simian Mobile Disco's second album Temporary Pleasure had a nifty special edition that looks pretty cool, but good luck getting that round tin to stand up and fit in with the rest of your collection (trust me). Anyways all the bonuses are basically precursors to the more techno styled stuff they'd explore on their third album, Delicacies. Here are my favourites.

Simian Mobile Disco - Do Not Exceed Stated Dose [click to download] |HTML5|

Simian Mobile Disco - Flea In Your Ear [click to download] |HTML5|

And finally: Goldie. Every single pressing of Timeless I've ever seen had a different tracklist: some have 6, some have 8, some have the same tracks but under different names and so on. I lucked out when I scooped the Limited Edition pressing which is about 2 hours long and a whopping 12 tracks. With a lil' help from Moving Shadow founder Rob Playford, Goldie knocks out some proper top notch old school Drum & Bass, be sure to check it out.

Goldie - Kemistry [click to download] |HTML5|

Goldie - Still Life [click to download] |HTML5|

And once again I leave you all to your own devices, I'll try not to be as long next time but for now enjoy the musics and take care. I'll see ya when I come back around.

The Price Is Right,
- Claude Van Foxbat

The Night Out (Madeon remix)

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:10:00 +0000

Hi there,

Quick post while waiting for this little gem to be officially released, Madeon's remix of Martin Solveig - The Night Out

Enjoy!
-Here

Life Above The Stars

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Hey again

Pyramid released a new EP called Life Above The Stars, he's still got his very recognizable style, can't wait to see how this guy sounds live, there's a lot of potential in his tracks to become amazing live edits. Neutral is especially good.

Here is the EP, you can grab it for 4€ on his Bandcamp, give the guy some love.

Life Above The Stars by Pyramid

Enjoy
-Here

Time To SebastiAn Things Up

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:42:00 +0000

Oh hi there

SebastiAn is back with this incredible remix of The Shoes, it has that lovely sebastiAn feeling, you will probably also recognize something from Justice - Audio Video Disco, I'm pretty sure they used the same sample.

Enough words, just click the play button.

The Shoes - Time To Dance (SebastiAn remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

Enjoy
-Here

When You're Dancing

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:20:00 +0000

Hey there

Gigamesh released the music video of When You're Dancing, so here it is.

And because it's hard to get enought Gigamesh, here is his remix for Grouplove - Tongue Tied. It's as good as usual, that man really knows how to make people dance.

Grouplove - Tongue Tied (Gigamesh remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

Enjoy!
-Here

Sunday Morning

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:09:00 +0000

Alright, not the morning anymore, but still!

THE track I can't stop listening to right now, it's from Nhan Solo and uses the lyrics of Sunday Morning, very well done.

Nhan Solo - I Wanna Be High [track removed due to request of the label]

Xinobi's brand new remix for Jus' Bros. Still groovy as hell, strong bassline, good vocals, nothing to add.

Jus' Bros. - The Truth (Xinobi remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

A band I love, Bag Raiders, got remixed by Cassian... steel drums and a charming flute, that's all it takes I guess!

Bag Raiders - Snake Charmer (Cassian remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

Let's keep this "exotic" sunday going, with Solo and his lovely drumlines!

Solo - Alki Bamba (ft. The Deepshakerz) [click to download] |HTML5|

Enjoy!
-Here

Leap Day Is Over

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:05:00 +0000

Hey there.

What a better way to start the month than with some good vocals ?

First, this amazing remix of Beyoncé by Monsieur Adi, I have no idea how the original track sounds, and after hearing this, I doubt I want to because it won't be as good as this. Don't forget to vote for him if you enjoy his remix, it's for the official remix competition.

I'm not going to act like I don't like Lana Del Rey, because I do, and that remix is awesome, Moonlight Matters made another dancefloor gem out of a rather calm original song, nice job.

Diplo, who's releasing a lot of tracks lately, that man never stops, made a remix for Katy B - Witches Brew. If you're not familiar with Katy B, she recently won NME's Dancefloor Anthem award (which is honestly a weird choice because that song is by far not her best work) and her album On A Mission is a must have, some songs will just stay in your head forever, well produced catchy electro tunes.

Katy B - Witches Brew (Diplo remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

Now a track from Vanbot, aka Ester Ideskog, released a new track, nothing ground breaking but still a very decent synth/vocals song, just go lie in the grass, put on your headphones and enjoy.

Vanbot - Got To Get Out [click to download] |HTML5|

Bonus: a relaxing mix by Tycho & Heathered Pealrs.

Tracklist :

Caribou - Sinuses
Com Truise - Karova
Broker/Dealer - On A Claire Day
Cloudland Canyon - Krautwerk
Tame Impala - Why Won't You Make Up Your Mind?
Bibio - Saint Christopher
Black Moth Super Rainbow - From The See
Odd Nosdam - Up In Flames
Bonobo - Recurring
J Dilla - One
18 Carat Affair - Phil Spector Daydream
Broadcast & The Focus Group - One Million Years Ago
Ulrich Schnauss - Stars
Beck - Hotwax

Enjoy!
-Here

Times Is Changin'

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:45:00 +0000

I'm heading towards my last few weeks in college, the workload's stepping up and it's hard to imagine that soon I might even be be heading off to an art college. Anyway, It's a pretty tense time, everything has to be done on time to the highest standard and all that jazz. So I've been looking to counter those bad vibes with - what else? a lil' audio therapy. I've been digging up some old gems from my old HDD I have sitting around for the past couple months and getting all nostalgic re-discovering some tracks I thought I had long since lost, sprinkle a couple new addition in there and you have a nice example of what sounds have been filling my airwaves in recent days, check this out.

Kicking it off is a semi-rarity in my collection: a N.O.W Remix. The few I've heard are brilliant, and this one is no exception, Mr. Evelyn takes the iconic dancefloor classic and gives it his own personal twist, until the vox hit you could almost swear this was an original track, slick stuff as always.

Olive - You're Not Alone (Nightmares On Wax Remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

Another obscure-ish N.O.W gem, this one's a cover of an old Cymande track that the wax man slotted in on his installment of the Late Night Tales series. It came out around the time Mind Elevation, and it's vibe is present on this tune, particularly with them drum workings and bongos. Even though it's based around one sample it's cut up and kept fresh enough to be interesting, what else would you expect from N.O.W?

Nightmares On Wax - Brothers On The Slide Dub [click to download] |HTML5|

Tricky's debut album was a textbook example of trip hop done well, the opening track Overcome is probably one of the best examples of the sound there is and is among my favourites from my genre. This remix included on the 2009 re-issue took me by surprise, taking the sublime original down a more subdued path that just works. I still prefer the original and it's hazy atmospherics but definitely check this one out.

Tricky - Overcome (2009 Remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

And finally, a mashup I heard not too long ago. I scoffed at when I read the title, I couldn't imagine these two tracks sounding well together and I was expecting a cheap amateurish sounding 'mashup'. The track not only took my expectations and smashed them completely within the first 10 seconds, but continued to do so for eight whole minutes. You don't want to miss this one out, it's just amazingly put together.

Portishead Vs. Massive Attack - Teardrop On Roads (Mashed By Jaya Prime) [click to download] |HTML5|

I know it's only a small post, but small posts is better than no posts right? right! (even if I do forget to update sometimes, or get lazy) and with that in mind I'm jetting off once again, sadly not away on holiday.

Witty One Liner,
- Claude Van Foxbat

Morbid Angel

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:01:00 +0000

Hey there

Mondkopf continues to explore and embrace the darkest places of metal and delivers a powerful remix of Morbid Angel - Radikult.

But that's not all, a good news never comes alone I guess, he also remixed a Scratch Massive track. Impressive remix, very dark, loud drums, screams... that's what Mondkopf does, and he does it with talent.

He also recently released a new EP called Ease Your Pain, my vinyl should be delivered this week, so expect a review.

You can also buy and listen to Ease Your Pain here

Let's make a big U-turn now, and listen to something more joyful, and what brings more joy into life than whipped cream ?

I was waiting a bit for the tracklist to be complete to post this little piece of awesomeness delivered by The Magician.

Magic Tape Twenty tracklist:

1. Perseus - Seychelles
2. Lancelot - Spoken Word
3. Softwar - This Time Around
4. LeSale - Make Me Feel So Good
5. Chris Malinchak - There I Was
6. The Supermen Lovers - Say No More (A.N.D.Y. remix)
7. Lauer - Trainman (Tensnake Franceman remix)
8. Classixx - Holding On
9. James Curd - Guide Me (Gigamesh remix)
10. Gucci Vump - Feeling

Enjoy!
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Sunshine

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:20:00 +0000

Just a few random tracks to brighten your day!

Brand new remix of Picture Book by Justin Faust, the kind of song that makes you wish summer was already there.

Picture Book - Sunshine (Justin Faust remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

And old Ryskee remix by Fare Soldi but something that 90's eurodance feeling made my day. It sounds like 2Unlimited - Ready For This, right ?

Ryskee - Horrors Of Love (Fare Soldi remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

More Fare Soldi ? Well there you go.

I'll end this with a guy you'll hear about a lot I think, French Fox. He worked on a lot of remixes for independant Canadian artists, he has a pretty good vibe so keep that name in mind.

Here is his work for Le Couleur - Origami.

Icarus

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:22:00 +0000

The much much anticipated track Icarus by Madeon is finally out.

It's fairly great and has an amazing vibe, the kind of song that's clearly meant to be played live.

Available on Beatport & iTunes

Sundance

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:31:00 +0000

Hey there

Some of you might have heard the Sundance track I posted on out facebook page.

SUNDANCE - Pasadena [click to download] |HTML5|

We talked about these two french guys for their Revolte remix. Their influences are mainly electro, blues and rock, this explains the amazing guitar in every track.

Here are their three stronger tracks in my opinion, this Helix remix is especialy good.

SUNDANCE - Houser Highway [click to download] |HTML5|

SUNDANCE - Cigarette Under The Street Lamps [click to download] |HTML5|

Justice - Helix (SUNDANCE remix) [click to download] |HTML5|

They released their debut album called Red Ocean City, the idea of the album is to make you travel through an imaginary city with each song.

It is available on bancamp for free, totally worth listening to.

Welcome to Red Ocean City by SUNDANCE

Enjoy!
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Total Recall

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:47:00 +0000

Hi there!

Let's begin with Flosstradamus who recently released a free EP.

For your information, this isn't Trap, this is Post-Apocalyptic Trap, that's how it's called, yeah. Anyway who cares about music genre's name, they change every 2 weeks, the point was that, it's really really good.
UR Life is by far my favorite, but the three tracks are strong.

Flosstradamus - Total Recall [click to download] |HTML5|

Flosstradamus - MOTA [click to download] |HTML5|

Flosstradamus - UR Life [click to download] |HTML5|

Tony Ritz will release his new EP Moonwalker on March 5th and it'll feature this groovy The Phantom's Revenge remix !

It's calmer than usual for a TPR remix, it doesn't have its usual vocal (over)chopping which I usually like except when it's just too much. Anyway it's a solid remix, have a listen.

Last time I posted about RESET! I believe it was for their incredibly daring, yet very well done, If I Ever Feel Better edit.

This time they remixed Bingo Players - Cry, which is a good track by the way. They made a massive banger out of a very groovy song, you'll like it.

Bonus : Pyramid's first mix. Tracklist in the comment section as usual.

Enjoy!
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Tobtok

scalesjordan@gmail.com (Prez Jordan) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:46:00 +0000

Hi there

Did you guys ever heard about Tobtok ? Well I did not until today, and that's a shame !

He released an EP called Reincarnation on Stardust Records today.

If I had to actually compare his style to other artists' I'd say he's between Daft Punk (Discovery period) and Madeon, that's not too bad right? There is only one thing I don't really enjoy, it's the way the songs end, I feel like it misses something, but I guess ending a song is a pretty hard thing to do, I always felt the same way about Boys Noize, does not keep me from liking his songs.

These are the two original tracks from his EP.

The other tracks on the EP are remixes, from (let's be honest) guys I never heard of, except for this little guy... you might have already heard a few things from him on ilictronix.

That's the song that made me curious about Tobtok, I wondered how sounded the song Magna remixed. As you can guess, it's very different from the original one, it's a Made in Magna banger!

Enjoy!
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