Swiss electro-rockers Cryptonites are back at it again and go new-wave-disco on us with a melodic remix of ‘NASA’ by the UK’s Futurecop!- this is on some serious Miami Vice shit right here!
Berlin’s ‘Sex (I’m A…)’, taken off of the album ‘Pleasure Victim’, (which also contains the hits ‘The Metro’ & ‘Masquerade’) was a major new wave club hit back in the 80’s, and still sounds fresh in the club between some Soft Cell & Adult.…believe me- I still rock it out at Atomic!
For this remix I took bits and pieces of the original to come up with a sort of minimal Detroit-Electro style track (think Dopplereffekt or Ectomorph)…
Speaking in the most general aspect, with their now much darker, brooding sound, Mt. Sims would fit pretty well between some Joy Division, She Wants Revenge, & Bauhaus (Mt. Sims actually had some production help from David J. on their last album, ‘Wild Light’).
Here are two tracks from ‘A Grave’, perfect for any death disco:
What I like about Mt. Sims is, whether as a solo project or a band, they are musically adaptable. Having released two previous (more nu-electro-club sounding) albums on dance music juggernaut label International Deejay Gigolos and having toured with the likes of big-name acts like Ladytron & Peaches, we hear how versatile Mt. Sims’ sound really is.
Here are two cuts off of Mt. Sims’ first album, ‘Ultra Sex’:
If you like the darker sounds of Mt. Sims of the present, you may find a liking to other acts over at Hungry Eye Records. If you like your beats more electronic and clubby, and enjoy Mt. Sims’ sound of the past, check out the International Deejay Gigolos website. Either way, you’re in for some great music. But who says you have to choose?? Visit both sites!
Omaha, Nebraska’s The Faint, those loveable champions of contemporary new wave rock & roll music (often re-branded as “dance-punk” or “electro-indie”) have returned with ‘The Geeks Were Right’, the tip of the iceberg that is one majorly anticipated cool record, the band’s upcoming fifth studio release, ‘Fasciinatiion’.
The faint freed themselves from their long-time position on the Saddle Creek roster, to start on their own imprint, blank.wav. The first release on blank.wav, ‘Fasciinatiion’ will be released August 5th. The 10-track LP is currently available for pre-order on wax and CD at Amazon.
Before you go, get an ear full of classic, 1999 ‘Blank-Wave Arcade’ era, Faint on ‘Worked Up So Sexual’, and a pair from ’03s all remix album, ‘Danse Macabre Remixes’, on which The Faint get mixdowns from British drum & bass (and so much more) god, Photek and British house hero, Jacques Lu Cont under his Thin White Duke guise.
The Faint are important. In addition to pre-orders for ‘Fasciination’ make sure your collection of prior records is on point: Get at Amazon or your favorite music spot.
Always on some ol’ next shit, L.A.’s Royal Rumble come off with a properly executed cover of iconic Post-Punk and New Wave band, Adam & the Ants’s ‘Stand and Deliver’. The Rumble’s RussInABox handles the vocals.
This cover is just one in a series of sixty (that’s right, 60!) new cover songs, served up free as part of Buffet Libre’s ‘Rewind 2′ project. Buffet Libre put the tracks up free last week and we’ve marinated in Buffet downloads ever since—Does this sound appetizing?: Dragonette covering ZZ Top. Frankmusik covering The Police, and Cryptonites remixing Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Those are just a tiny sample of the delectable tunes served up, right now, for free, at Buffet Libre. Go hungry. Dig in.
Royal Rumble also laced us up with something different—a mix in the minimal techno vein, although not in it’s purest form. Perhaps it’s faux minimal or “MnmLOL” as Royal Rumble have coined it.
Tracklist:
Guy Gerber & Chaim - MySpace
In Flagranti - Firmly Planted Memories
Guido Schneider & Andre Galluzzi - Albertina
Oliver Koletzki - Da Bleibt Er Ganz Cool
Guy J - Under Pressure
Oliver Huntemann - Real Love feat. Michael Skelton
Not intended to feature the latest music out there, my ‘Pick of the Week’ is to simply share & highlight music I personally enjoy regardless of timeframe. This weeks pick is pioneering L.A. punk band The Screamers.
Having influenced bands like Devo, Adult., and The Dead Kennedys, The Screamers we’re one of the earliest-known purveyors of ’synthpunk’. Replacing guitars with synths and electric piano while maintaining the abrasive L.A. punk sound at the time is what made The Screamers stand out amongst their guitar-strumming counterparts like The Germs & The Weirdos.
Though substantially successful as a band, a rather interesting fact about The Screamers is that other than some live demos and bootlegs, they never released an official album…
Here are two highlights from the ‘Demos 1977-1978′ collection.
Not intended to feature the latest music out there, my ‘Pick of the Week’ is to simply share & highlight music I personally enjoy regardless of timeframe. This weeks pick is ‘Mute Audio Documents 1978-1984′.
Compiled of Mute Records’ singles from the first 6 years of their existence, (which ends up being 128 tracks, including output from bigger bands like Depeche Mode & Yazoo), ‘Mute Audio Documents’ is, simply put, absolute essential listening for the music aficionado/lover.
With a diverse and eclectic roster that includes acts like indie dance punks Art Brut, industrial electronic visionaries Cabaret Voltaire, avant-garde vocalist Diamanda Galas, electro/synthpop darlings The Knife, techno god Plastikman, and many many more, there’s no doubt that Mute Records has influenced countless bands, musicians, and music sub-genres since their inception as a label 30 years ago.
Below is a list of standout tracks from ‘Mute Audio Documents’. With musical styles ranging from proto-electro, synthpop, noise, post punk, industrial, and no-wave, there should be a little something for every single one of you ‘Toofers’ to enjoy!
I urge you to listen carefully and take notes- you can learn alot from these pioneers…
Not intended to feature the latest music out there, my ‘Pick of the Week’ is to simply share & highlight music I personally enjoy regardless of timeframe. This weeks pick is Public Image Ltd.’s album ‘Second Edition’.
Public Image Ltd. (PiL for short) was formed by Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon after they disbanded. ‘Second Edition’ was PiL’s second album (originally released as ‘Metal Box’ in a metal film canister on 3 12″s).
This is the soundtrack for those gloomy days, as Lydon’s detached, anxious vocals and somber lyrics, combined with the stark, austere sound of the rest of the band make for quite a listening experience.
Straight outta Birmingham, Alabama, COMPUTER CLUB makes brilliant electro tracks of giant proportions (so your playlist better make a lot of room). COMPUTER CLUB is alias of one Mike Diasio, better known as Gigantor, of Atlanta-based drum’n'bass group, Evol Intent. After Evol Intent established itself as one of America’s premier drum’n'bass talents, its three members have been making departures: First Evol Intent’s A.J. rechristened himself as Treasure Fingers and y’all have been shaking it across the dancefloor since. Next Evol Intent’s Knick embarked on a “Bangfest” with a friend, Rochester’s Kill The Noise, in Ludachrist (Big Stereo will put you up on Ludachrist, if you aren’t knowing). Lastly, Evol Intent’s Gigantor breaks apart to form COMPUTER CLUB.
The talent is huge, so expect good things from CC, first out of the gate is ‘Load Rocket’ which will be released through N.Y.’s System Recordings.
Presumably, the B-side to ‘Load Rocket’ will be ‘Flat Response’. Sit tight for that, and for now, partake in some cover action (of giant proportions), with COMPUTER CLUB’s electro take on new wave icons New Order big hit, ‘Bizzare Love Triangle’.
Australian New Wavers INXS recorded their most popular, ‘I Need You Tonight’, in 1987. And here’s evidence of its long standing popularity—we’ve received not one—but two freshly cooked remixes of the track this week. One from busy BKLYN electro/rock remixers Streetlab and another from electro heads ‘cross the pond, French collective, Fisher Preyes, of which you should already be acquainted.
But on a lighter note, I can’t in good conscience let this other Streetlab track slip by, it’s called ‘NYSound’ and it’s reppin’ the state proper. Consider this a necessary addendum.
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