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New O’Spada Remix, Video
Feb 5th
I don’t claim to stay on top of what O’Spada are up to, but I do think they’re pretty good and I gotta support my fellow Swedes, right?
This time it’s a remix of the track “Ten Strikes” done by French producer DAZE, as well as a video of the original version of the song done by “two Englishmen using old stock footage and stop motion animation to create a very surrealistic experience.” Yeah, you be the judge of that.
Personally I think the DAZE remix is much sharper than the original. O’Spada in general seem to go for a sort of late 80’s dance sound that sounded old even back then, but it still has a nostalgic value.
O’Spada’s next single “Pay Off” is due in February and the album (with the same name) will be out sometime before summer.
O’Spada – 10 Strikes (the will of will & george video) from Will Cummock on Vimeo.
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall…
Feb 1st
Despite already featuring them on the site twice, I haven’t given Desire a proper introduction yet. To be honest I wasn’t even planning to but it only seems appropriate now that they make their third appearance (albeit with the help of some guest stars).
Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Desire consists of Megan, Johnny and Natty. Befitting their Italian disco sound, the band is signed to American label Italians Do It Better, home of similar artists Glass Candy, Chromatics, Nite Jewel amongst others. Their album II was released last year and – while far from perfect – got some heavy rotation on my playlist.
The reason I’m having these guys on the site again is because of a remix of their song “Miroir Miroir” that fell into my mailbox last week. It’s done by Mirror People, also known as producer Rui Maia, and features The Dark Esquire whose vocals have replaced Megan’s.
So to the question at hand – who is the fairest of them all (um, both)? The original or the remix? I think they both have strong points but I am inclined to like Mirror People’s version better because it has a darker and more mysterious touch to it while Desire’s is more direct and upbeat. And even though the remix is slightly longer it actually feels less repetitive than the original. But there’s not doubt that I enjoy both versions. Why choose anyway?
~ Mirror People – “Mirror Mirror” (feat The Dark Esquire) ~
YACHT vs. Amanda Blank
Aug 29th
It’s Saturday night and I’m bored out of my skull, so why not actually something somewhat productive, like, update my blog?
Despite what many fellow music bloggers may think of her, I actually like Amanda Blank. And I like YATCHT even more thanks to their latest album. So when Dave Wrangler decided to mix the two of them together – YACHT’s “Summer Song” with Amanda’s “Might Like You Better” – I couldn’t help but like that as well.
I’m still kind of bored though.
O’Spada Remix Competition Winners
Aug 19th
The original version of O’Spada’s “Time” that I posted a while ago has been given an extensive make-over, as the band recently held a competition for people to remix it and potentially end up on the official single that is due out this week on iTunes.
The winner has now been crowed and it’s the “Suck Shaft RMX” that nabbed the number one spot. I got sent a bunch of the other remixes to share as well, but really only liked the winner and two others so those are the ones I uploaded. So there.
New Magic Wands Remix
Jun 16th
Enchanting duo Magic Wands‘ EP Magic Love & Dreams is out this week (read my full review here) and while I was slightly disappointed with the low offering of new material on it, we now at least have a new remix to sink our teeth into. The equally enchanting Sean over at Battery In Your Leg has a contest where you can win the EP and a signed T-shirt from the band, so flick your wand and conjure your way over there before someone else nabs it!
Bat For Lashes Tara Busch Remix
Jun 9th
Why yes, it’s another remix! (i.e. a slacker post)
Bat For Lashes‘ beautiful single “Daniel” has once again gotten a make-over, this time by a lady called Tara Busch. (I’m assuming it’s not the wrestler or nude model that pops up in Google search)
Like the Josh Reichman cover I posted recently it doesn’t beat the original by any means but it’s still a pretty good listen. The layers have been peeled off, creating a whole different setting for the song. A bit spooky, a bit alien.
Give it a try.
ETA: You can watch Tara explain how she made the remix here!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Weird Tapes Remix
Jun 3rd
I’ll admit to not being very fond of Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ latest album It’s Blitz!. Compared to their other stuff it feels vapid and empty. I was hoping they’d continue in the same vein as their Is Is EP. This remix of “Heads Will Roll” from mentioned album is however really good. Not that it makes YYYs sound like their old selves, not at all, but it’s a very nice spin on it. Their current electronic sound is preserved, with the addition of a bit of ambient style. All thanks to Weird Tapes (aka Memory Cassette).
Dance Dreams
Feb 28th
Yes, I know; we all heard Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” to death by now. But this mash-up with Eurythmics’ classic hit “Sweet Dreams” by Divide & Kreate is indeed pretty sweet.
Something fun for the weekend. Enjoy!
Max Justus Remixes Kanye – Again
Feb 3rd
Max Justus continues being awesome by remixing another seven tracks of 808s & Heartbreak, the not so well received 2008 album by Kanye West. Previously Justus remixed the song “Street Lights” of said album, turning it into a slick dance tune.
Now he given the same treatment to a additional seven tracks by intensifying the already present electronic patterns and adding his own grinding sound, yet preserving the hip hop beats. He even makes Kanye’s auto tune voice sound like it fits in.
And you know what’s really awesome? The whole damn thing is available for free.