What with so many new records dropping in the last few weeks, I haven't yet had time to talk about the new Islands record, Arm's Way. Well this is one of many forthcoming obligatory posts on the subject. Pitchfork had sour grapes on account to it wasn't as awesome as Return to the Sea. I haven't made up my mind yet, and like all new records it will take some time for this one to grow on me in any meaningful way. Let the locals grow on you.
Another chapter in the story of Indie growing up is found as Mates of State, join the likes of the Handsome Furs as married Indie duos. While not as serious as their Canadian counterparts, Mates of State stays well within the realm of legitimate pop rock frivolity. They're latest album Re-Arrange Us is just plain catchy, with enough maturity and musical flourishes to keep you listening over and over and over. Get over your fear of commitment and pick this album up!
I stumbled upon Diplo's Fabric live set at a friend's house the other night and as I've been informed this set put Diplo on the map way back when. If you don't know already, Fabric is a club in London famous for its legendary shows and limited releases of the sets played there. These are some track's from Diplo's Fabric Live 24 set, enjoy.
Washington's the kora records have recently released two new records for you to spend your summer months. When your feet are tired from dance dance dancing to Kid Color's new mix, hit the hammock to Gregor Samsa or The Fairline Parkway. Rest and A Memory of Open Spaces respectively are the latest offerings by each of these artists both have a wide open full sound that help time slow down.
Just in time to remind us what summer is really about, Kid Color has dropped his new mix "Carded and Discarded". A few months ago, I jawed about his Bangers and Cash / Daft Punk remixes, and since then we've kept in touch over the internets.
He's also most likely going to be swinging through Canada this summer on a tour which will hopefully hit our city.
1. Animal Collective – For Reverend Green (Kid Color edit) 2. Ghostface Killah – Charlie Brown (Yuksek Remix) 3. The Black Ghosts – Face (Philipe De Boyar Remix) 4. Simian Mobile Disco – Hot Dog 5. Bobmo – To The Bobmobile 6. The Count & Sinden feat. Kid Sister – Beeper (A-Trak Remix) 7. Does It Offend You, Yeah? – Weird Science 8. Kid Color – Yo ZongaMajesty! 9. Kid Color – Phoenix B-O-O-T-A-Y 10. Chromeo – Fancy Footwork (Guns N Bombs Remix) 11. Junkie XL – Booming Right At You 12. Timbaland – Miscommunication (The Bloody Beetroots Remix) 13. Them Jeans – Lloyd vs. Yuksek (Them Jeans Blend) 14. D.I.M. – Is You (JFK Remix) 15. Kid Sister – Pro Nails (Bag Raiders Remix) 16. Kid Color – Digital Pu$$y 17. Daft Punk – Digital Love (Red Foxx's Bmore Surprise Mix) 18. Justice – D.V.N.O. (LA Riots Bootleg Remix) 19. Klaxons – Golden Skans (Switch Remix) 20. Death From Above 1979 – Sexy Results (MSTRKRFT Remix) 21. Death From Above 1979 – Sexy Results (Blake Miller Is Ruthless edit) 22. The Avalanches – Ray of Zdarlight 23. Sebastian – Ross Ross Ross 24. Kid Color – Throw Some Data On That Mix 25. MSTRKRFT – Street Justice (MSTRKRFT remix) 26. Herve & Yo Majesty – Get Low Club Action (Scattermish Timid Fuckup edit) 27. Cut Copy – Lights & Music (Boys Noize Happy Birthday Remix)
I learned about Caroline Keating by watching her act in short film at Parc Cinema a few weeks ago. In it she played her song "The Honey and the Shimmy" and I was intrigued enough to pay attention to the credits and remember her myspace. She's a Montreal artist and she's taking part in pop Montreal's Pop Off tour this summer. If your around Montreal, Quebec, Toronto or Ottawa this summer I recommend checking her out. Actually decide for yourself.
Pop off Tour June 11, 08 Le Cercle Québec, Quebec June 12, 08 Parc des Amériques (Fringe Pop) Montréal, Quebec June 13, 08 End Hits Ottawa, Ontario June 14, 08 Silver Dollar Toronto, Ontario
If Lykke Li was holding me captive, I can assure you that Stockholm syndrome would take effect in an inappropriately short amount of time. If you have heard her blog hit Little bit yet, here's your chance, its catchy as hell. She's even been remixed by Black Kids. Yes, apparently they do remixes now.
This is the video for an acoustic live version of "I'm Good, I'm Gone" with guests: Robyn, Adam & Bebban (Shout Out Louds), Daniel (The Concretes), Lars (Laakso) and Mikael (Hjalmar).
The music posted on this blog is purely promotional, if you have the rights to any of these songs and would like it taken down feel free to contact us.
