Montreal’s Duchess Says finally come out with their debut full length, ‘Anthologie des 3 Perchoirs’, out on highly-acclaimed Alien 8 Recordings (also home to acts as diverse as Japanoise terrorist Merzbow and psych/prog rockers Acid Mothers Temple).

‘Anthologie des 3 Perchoirs’ is an energetic and frantic beast of an album that at once will force you to go crazy (on the dancefloor or on any surface for that matter). Tracks like ‘Rabies (Baby’s Got The)’ and ‘Melon’ are pure rock & roll mayhem, whereas tracks like ‘La Friche’ and ‘A Century Old’ are more in the psych-rock-freak-out sorta vein.

Coming from personal experience, Duchess Says are amazing live, and with this release, they manage to achieve that level of energy. Highly recommended.

For fans of Les Georges Leningrad, Erase Errata, & The Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Here are two tracks taken from ‘Anthologie des 3 Perchoirs’ (also featured on their ‘Budgie Laboratories’ ep)…

MP3: Duchess Says- Rabies (Baby’s Got The)

MP3: Duchess Says- Black Flag

Here’s a DJ friendly Re-edit of ‘Black Flag’ I made for ya too.

MP3: Duchess Says- Black Flag (Basura Re-Edit)

Visit their Myspace!

4 votes | Average: 3.25 out of 5

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French indie/electronic band Poni Hoax recently came out with one hell of an album in ‘Images of Sigrid’, in some instances recalling bands like LCD Soundsystem, Who Made Who, Roxy Music, and Talking Heads.

Super catchy hooks + hummable melodies + basslines that stick like rice= Poni Hoax. The French did it again.

Here are two choice cuts off the super-solid ‘Images of Sigrid’..

Here’s “The Bird is On Fire’…Killer bass stabs. And more cowbell please..

MP3: Poni Hoax- The Bird Is On Fire

‘Antibodies.’ It’s that good new disco shit.

MP3: Poni Hoax- Antibodies

This track, ‘Budapest’, was the standout off their self-titled debut album, which features guest vocalist Olga Kouklaki and has been a Missingtoof favorite ever since it’s release..

MP3: Poni Hoax- Budapest

‘Images of Sigrid’ was put out by French indie record label Tigersushi. Visit them for some more awesome releases!

3 votes | Average: 4.67 out of 5

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Hungry Eye Records, home to well-respected bands like The Vanishing & The Sixteens, is now home to Mt. Sims (Who at one point used to be the musical vision of one Matt Sims, but is now a full-on band).

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:

MP3: Mt. Sims- Grave

MP3: Mt. Sims- Lost In the Dark

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’:

MP3: Mt. Sims- How We Do

MP3: Mt. Sims- Unspeakable

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!

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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…

MP3: Liaisons Dangereuses- Los Ninos Del Parque

MP3: D.A.F.- Tanz Mit Mir

MP3: Fad Gadget- Love Parasite

MP3: The Assembly- Stop Start

MP3: The Birthday Party- Swampland

MP3: The Normal- T.V.O.D.

MP3: NON- Mode Of Infection

MP3: Einstürzende Neubauten- Tanz Debil

To learn more about or purchase items from any of the acts listed above, visit the Mute Records website.

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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 Chilean band Panico, who make catchy (dance/post/disco)-punk that should appeal to fans of bands like !!!, The Rapture, & ESG.

The overall sound of ‘Subliminal Kill’ is very raw, almost like it was recorded live at some crazy house party. ‘Subliminal Kill’ was released on indie French label Tigersushi and was co-produced by electronic music pioneers Joakim & Cristian Vogel.

More cowbell!!!

MP3: Panico- Transpira Lo

MP3: Panico- Lupita

For all the latest news on Panico, visit their Myspace.

Pick up some of their more recent releases over at Tigersushi.

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