Zwammer

Girl Power

2011-01-11T12:02:00.001+01:00

Happy newyear everyone! My first blog post in 2011 is about two girls. The first girl I want to talk about is Swedish singer Lykke Li. I've been waiting for her new album Wounded Rhymes since ages, so I'm glad to see a release date now (March 1st). Former Aeroplane member The Magician made a remix of Lykke Li's upcoming single I Follow Rivers. Check it out!

Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers [The Magician 'Epic Piano' Remix] (mp3)

The other girl I want to mention is French pop singer Yelle. Here's the title track from her forthcoming album Safari Disco Club, which will be released on March 14th. Enjoy it!

Yelle - Safari Disco Club (mp3)

Bombay

2010-12-27T21:02:00.000+01:00

Check out this amazing video from El Guincho, directed by Nicolás Méndez. In my modest opinion, this is the best video of 2010. Do you agree?

El Guincho - Bombay (mp3)

Feliz Navidad

2010-12-25T00:01:00.001+01:00

Merry Christmas to all! Don't eat too much at Christmas dinner and don't forget to listen to this Christmas classic.

Donny Hathaway - This Christmas (mp3)

Tensnake

2010-12-23T23:07:00.005+01:00

Yet another post about the past year, since there is not much music news these days.. One of the finest dance tracks of the past summer was the single Coma Cat by German producer Tensnake, see the video above. The remix he did for Azari & III is also very good. A lovely track, sampling both Massive Attack and C+C Music Factory, which is for me one of this year's highlights.

Azari & III - Reckless (With Your Love) [Tensnake Remix] (mp3)

Hercules & Love Affair

2010-12-19T21:18:00.002+01:00

Last night, when I was in Amsterdam for a concert of Yelle, I heard dj Tom Trago play the brand new single My House by Hercules & Love Affair. A brilliant song for the dancefloor, which perfectly fitted in Tom Trago's nu-disco setlist. The song will appear on Hercules & Love Affair's upcoming album Blue Songs, due to be released in February 2011 on DFA Records.

Hercules & Love Affair - My House (mp3)

Zonoscope

2010-12-17T19:08:00.001+01:00

Cut Copy's summer synthpop album In Ghost Colours was my favorite of 2008. Even today, I listen to the album quite often and I think Lights And Music, the best song, is my most played track of the last years. It is therefore not surprising that I was glad to hear they will play in my country next year and that they will release their next album in February. If the quality is as good as first single Take Me Over, then 2011 is going to be the year of Cut Copy again!

Cut Copy - Take Me Over (mp3)

Sincerely Yours

2010-12-16T12:10:00.005+01:00

The year 2010 is almost over and soon it will be 2011. For me one of the most promising artists for next year is Swedish duo Korallreven. Single Honey Mine was definitely their 2010 highlight. If you like wonderful worry-free balearic music then you will love this one.

That's not the only Sincerely Yours news I have for you today. There are rumours that another Swedish duo, jj, will release a new mixtape/album on Christmas Eve. Check their mysterious blog to see the possible (?) tracklist for Kills.

Korallreven - Honey Mine (mp3)

Rolling Blackouts

2010-12-14T00:01:00.001+01:00

Although I could hardly appreciate the first two albums by The Go! Team, I really like their new single Buy Nothing Day. Maybe it's because of the guest vocals by Best Coast singer Bethany Cosentino? Perhaps, but in any case I'm looking forward to their upcoming album Rolling Blackouts, which is due to be released on the 31st of January via Memphis Industries.

The Go! Team - Buy Nothing Day (mp3)

The Suzan

2010-12-13T16:41:00.006+01:00

Time for some ear candy on this rainy and cold Monday. Home, a single by Japanese girlband The Suzan, was exactly what I needed this afternoon. Watch their colorful new video or grab the mp3 of the happy pop song below.

The Suzan - Home (mp3)

The Vaccines

2010-12-10T00:36:00.002+01:00

The debut single of The Vaccines is the shortest single I've heard in a while. Their catchy rock song Wreckin' Bar (Ra Ra Ra) is less than 90 seconds(!) long. The double A-sided single is now available on Marshall Teller Records and according to the label website, the debut album of The Vaccines will be out in the first part of 2011.

The Vaccines - Wreckin' Bar (Ra Ra Ra) (mp3)

Le Corps Mince De Françoise

2010-12-09T10:10:00.007+01:00

Good news for fans of Helsinki-based duo Le Corps Mince De Françoise (or is it LCMDF!?). They have finally finished working on their debut album Love & Nature. In a brief interview with Dazed Digital they said the album will come out on February 21st! Watch their new video of their single Ghandi here or download my personal favorite Take Me To The Mountains below.

Le Corps Mince De Françoise - Take Me To The Mountains (mp3)

Keep Shelly In Athens

2010-12-08T11:57:00.003+01:00

One of this year's best EP's is the debut 12" EP from Grecian duo Keep Shelly In Athens. We don't know much about this mysterious act, but their dreamy pop music is definitely worth to listen to. In Love With Dusk is the title of the EP, which is already sold out.

Keep Shelly In Athens - Running Out Of You (mp3)

Tribute to Alexander McQueen

2010-12-08T10:40:00.002+01:00

Icelandic singer Björk contributed a new song to the short film To Lee, With Love, Nick. The film is a tribute to fashion designer Alexander McQueen, who committed suicide earlier this year. Watch the video of the song below.

Gypsy & Aeroplane

2010-12-07T01:13:00.002+01:00

Definitely one of my favorite songs of this year is the Aeroplane remix of The Piper's Song. The original is from Gypsy & The Cat, but this remix is much better. Do you want to swing as well? Download the remix below.

Gypsy & The Cat - The Piper's Song [Aeroplane Remix] (mp3)

Artistic Nude

2010-12-06T00:10:00.002+01:00

Today is a very special day. We've decided to restart the music blog and we will celebrate the restart of Zwammer with a new Klaxons video. A pretty cool video with some weird shots. Enjoy!

Klaxons - Twin Flames from Modular People on Vimeo.

Road Trippin'

2009-07-20T17:55:00.003+02:00

Major Lazer - Pon De Floor

I just came back from a holiday trip to France, it was amazing! Summer jam Pon De Floor by Major Lazer was our most played track of the holiday. A good track, especially for dancing! Other musical highlights of the vacation were.. dgasgdsagsadasasaga

Michael Jackson - In The Closet

There's something about you baby..

Le Le - Luxe Benen

Love the chorus.. met je luxe benen, zo Benelux..

The Raveonettes - Love In A Trashcan

Catchy party rock song!

Now, I'm preparing for my next holiday trip to Bratislava and Vienna. I'm leaving Wednesday evening..

Miike Snow

2009-07-01T13:00:00.002+02:00

Miike Snow - Black & Blue

Black & Blue by Miike Snow reminds me of some good Nôze songs.
Be sure to check it out!

Ma Dame

2009-06-30T20:48:00.005+02:00

Martin Solveig & Dragonette - Boys & Girls

Couture designer Jean Paul Gaultier is promoting his popular fragrance Ma Dame with a classy music video.

He decided to do a collaboration with French producer Martin Solveig and electropop group Dragonette, which has resulted in a great collaboration of music, video and fashion!

Discovery

2009-06-27T23:04:00.001+02:00

Discovery - Orange Shirt

Discovery is a interesting new side project of Ra Ra Riot singer Wes Miles and Vampire Weekend member Rostam Batmanglij.
The first thing that pops in your head when you listen to their LP album is the lovely summer vibe of the album. First track Orange Shirt is nowadays my album's favorite, but actually the whole album sounds great!

Simian Mobile Disco

2009-06-22T20:50:00.005+02:00

Simian Mobile Disco - Audacity Of Huge (right click, save as)
Simian Mobile Disco returns with a new catchy single featuring Chris Keating of Yeasayer.
Audacity Of Huge is a high-quality pop song, which sounds a bit like their previous release I Believe.

I'm very looking forward to the new album Temporary Pleasure, due to be released on Augusth 17th.

While waiting for the new album, you can watch the beautiful video of Audacity Of Huge here.

Metric

2009-06-22T15:00:00.005+02:00

Metric - Help I'm Alive (right click, save as)

I think Help I'm Alive is becoming my favorite Metric track, I love it!

It was the lead single from their fourth studio album Fantasies, which is still growing on me.

Love Letter

2009-06-21T15:00:00.003+02:00

Air France - GBG Belongs To Us (right click, save as)

New summer tune by Swedish group Air France.

GBG Belongs To Us is the second part of a love letter in three parts, a warm tribute to their hometown Gothenburg.

Allez Allez

2009-06-17T00:00:00.001+02:00

Fever Ray - Triangle Walks [Allez Allez Remix] (right click, save as)

Hopefully Fever Ray will be playing in my area again soon..

Triangle Walks is the third single of her self-titled album.

Catchy Classic: The Tammys

2009-06-14T19:20:00.005+02:00

The Tammys - Egyptian Shumba (right click, save as)

Today, I've decided to start a new feature on my blog called Catchy Classic. Twice a month I will post a delightful tune of the past! Sounds nice, isn't it?

Let's go back to the year 1963 in this first Catchy Classic. In the year that Martin Luther King gave his famous speech,

The Tammys released their Egyptian Shumba single. An insane song about making dreams real and dancing on the Nile.

I love it and I hope you will too!

Vibrate Like A Nokia

2009-06-13T17:17:00.003+02:00

Major Lazer - Hold The Line (right click, save as)
Major Lazer is the new dancehall project of producers Diplo and Switch. The album Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do' is the result of this splendid collaboration.

Single Hold The Line, featuring Santigold an Mr. Lex, is one of the best tracks on the album. Give it a try and enjoy smashing basslines and vibrating mobile phones!

Florence And The Machine

2009-06-10T09:54:00.001+02:00

Florence And The Machine - Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)

Florence And The Machine is one of the most promising artists in music today.

Her debut album Lungs will hit the stores soon and first single Rabbit Heart gives us a taste of what to expect on her album.

And for the Dutch visitors.. Florence And The Machine will be playing at this year's Lowlands festival!

I'll Get You

2009-06-07T16:15:00.006+02:00

Classixx - I'll Get You

Catchy new single by Los Angeles DJ duo Classixx featuring Jeppe (aka Senior from Junior Senior).
Don't forget to watch the stylish video too!

Yacht

2009-06-06T14:53:00.003+02:00

Yacht - Psychic City (Voodoo City)

Lovely new single by Yacht.

I'm looking forward to their forthcoming DFA release See Mystery Lights!

Classixx

2009-06-05T17:17:00.005+02:00

Great rework of my favourite Phoenix tune.

Phoenix - Lisztomania [Classixx Version]

Magistrates

2008-09-11T08:00:00.001+02:00

Magistrates - Make This Work

Nice new track by English rock group Magistrates. A must listen for all Klaxons lovers.
It's from their Make This Work (2008) single, which is out now on XL Recordings!

The Rex The Dog Show

2008-09-05T13:00:00.001+02:00

Rex The Dog - Maximize 2008

From his debut album The Rex The Dog Show (2008), which is in stores now. Rex The Dog is an electro house producer from London. Maximize 2008 is a new version of the original track, which was one of my favourite tunes of 2006!

Here is the original version of Maximize:
Rex The Dog - Maximize
From the Maximize (2006) EP.

Which version do you like the most?

Bruce Willis Is Dead

2008-09-03T07:40:00.001+02:00

Mr. Oizo - Bruce Willis Is Dead

Lovely new track by French producer Mr. Oizo!

Double Night Time

2008-09-01T17:23:00.001+02:00

Morgan Geist - Detroit

Detroit is a new single from New York based producer Morgan Geist. It's from his upcoming album Double Night Time and it features the vocals of Jeremy Greenspan of Junior Boys. The album will be released next month on Environ Records.

I've no idea why I haven't blogged it before, but one of my favourite and most listened songs of this year is No Kinda Man from Junior Boys:
Junior Boys - No Kinda Man
Wonderful track, highly recommend!

55DSL and Amstereo Galaxy Presents

2008-08-25T16:16:00.001+02:00

MSTRKRFT - Bounce
[The Bloody Beetroots Remix]

This Friday 55DSL (by Diesel) hooked up with its friends from Amstereo Galaxy to throw a sleaze party at Flexbar in Amsterdam. It's going to be a terrific night where Beesmunt Soundsystem, Jack de La, Lil' Vic will meet The Bloody Beetroots!

I have 2 x 2 tickets to give away for this event, so drop me an email if you wanna come and save 7 euros!

Bonus:
The Bloody Beetroots - Dimmakmmunication
Myspace: MSTRKRFT

Dum

2008-08-22T13:22:00.001+02:00

The Martin Brothers - Dum

Very nice track by The Martin Brothers.
It's from their Rocket Surgery (2008) EP, which is out now on Dirtybird Records.

Van She

2008-08-20T15:23:00.001+02:00

Van She - Kelly

From their debut album V (2008), which is in stores now. Van She is an Australian pop group and their track So High is also worth a listen!

Bonustrack:
Chemical Brothers - Hey Boy Hey Girl [Soulwax Remix]
The Soulwax remix is on The Chemical Brothers' new single, which is called Midnight Madness (2008).

The Day After

2008-08-18T22:38:00.001+02:00

The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name
[LA Riots Remix]

Joost van Bellen dropped this catchy remix by LA Riots on Lowlands Festival last night. It was one of the highlights of his DJ-set.

Erol Alkan was also playing at Lowlands yesterday! One of the last tracks he played was Raven by Russian producer Proxy:
Proxy - Raven

Dutch duo The Walk & Rogerseventytwo were playing a nice set at the India-stage on Friday night. This one by Laidback Luke is one of their favourites:
Steve Angello & Laidback Luke - Be [Laidback Luke Edit]

Other highlights were performances by Hot Chip,
Simian Mobile Disco and Santogold!

Shake It Down

2008-08-03T11:25:00.001+02:00

Laidback Luke & A-Trak - Shake It Down

Lovely dance track by Laidback Luke and A-Trak.
Just bang it!

Summer Tunes

2008-07-29T20:40:00.001+02:00

Air France - No Excuses

Great summer track by Air France, it's from their
No Way Down (2008) EP.

And here are some other nice songs and remixes to listen on a tropical summer day!

Lopazz - We Are
MySpace: Lopazz.

Santogold ft. The Strokes & N.E.R.D. - My Drive Thru
MySpaces: Santogold, The Strokes and N.E.R.D..

Pnau - Embrace [Fred Falke & Miami Horror Remix]
MySpaces: Pnau, Fred Falke and Miami Horror.

Sam Sparro - Black And Gold [Russ Chimes Remix]
MySpaces: Sam Sparro and Russ Chimes.

I hope you'll enjoy it!

Hot Flip Side

2008-07-23T11:24:00.001+02:00

Nôze - Remember Love

Everybody's happy to believe in love..!
A lovely song by French duo Nôze. Remember Love is from their Songs On The Rocks (2008) album, which is released on Get Physical.

Back To Business

2008-07-21T12:08:00.001+02:00

Antigone - More Man Than Man

I'm back from my well-earned holiday to Zakynthos, so it's time for a new update!

Antigone is a new promising artist from London. Her single More Man Than Man is catchy and because of its danceable nature, I think it's going to become a huge (underground) hit.

And here's another female vocalist, Róisín Murphy.
Off & On is an unreleased song from the Overpowered sessions and it's produced by Calvin Harris:
Róisín Murphy - Off & On
I'm looking forward to Róisín's performance at this year's Lowlands Festival.

Hoy!

2008-07-02T11:48:00.001+02:00

Duke Dumont - Hoy!

From his forthcoming Hoy! (2008) vinyl, which is set for release on Dubsided Records later this year!
Visit Duke Dumont's MySpace here.

Picture made by Hermin Abramovitch.

Warmer Climes

2008-06-27T17:22:00.001+02:00

Boat Club - Memories

Boat Club make beautiful atmospheric electronic pop and I think Memories is their best track! It's from the Caught The Breeze (2007) EP, which is definitely worth a listen.

Like Boat Club, Air France are also from Sweden. Their awesome track Beach Party is a perfect track for late summer nights or sunsets!
Air France - Beach Party
From the On Trade Winds (2006) EP.

If you like it, you can buy their EP's here.

Say Say Say

2008-06-25T20:20:00.001+02:00

Santogold - Say Aha [Tepr Remix]

Just finished a super fun journey in Switzerland and unfortunately I'm back home in The Netherlands now..

But back to the order of the day, the blog writing... Yesterday I found this great Santogold remix by Tepr on the web! I'm sure you will like it if you give it a try!

Bonus:
The Virgins - Teen Lovers
A lovely pop song by The Virgins!

Annie

2008-06-03T19:16:00.001+02:00

Annie - I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me

From her upcoming new album, which is set for release later this year!
Click here for Annie's MySpace.

Say Aha

2008-05-28T14:54:00.001+02:00

Santogold - Say Aha

Great song from her self-titled debut album Santogold (2008). Visit Santogold's MySpace here!

And as a bonus today I'm also posting this remix made by Ellen Allien:
Thom Yorke - The Eraser [Ellen Allien Remix]
Enjoy it!

Come On!

2008-05-21T21:51:00.001+02:00

C-Code & Mike Mago - Lonely Booty

From their new Remix EP (2008). Great rework of
DJ Tomcraft's Loneliness by Dutch DJ's C-Code &
Mike Mago.
Download the whole EP for free on BMKLTSCH!

Dutch producer Rogerseventytwo have remixed
Come On by MeloManics:
MeloManics - Come On [Rogerseventytwo Remix]
Nice remix!

A bonus for party people:
Crookers - Lollypop
Myspace: Crookers

Kicking And Screaming

2008-05-18T10:27:00.001+02:00

The Presets - Yippiyo-ay

Yippiyo-ay is one of the best tracks from their new Apocalypse (2008) album. You can find the MySpace of The Presets here.

And this attractive song is made by an electronic pop duo named Walter Meego:
Walter Meego - Forever
From their Voyager (2008) album.

Zeigeist

2008-05-14T20:31:00.001+02:00

Zeigeist - Humanitarianism

Humanitarianism is the first track from the new great album of Swedish group Zeigeist. It's called
The Jade Motel (2008) and it's in stores now!

And many thanks to Guilty As Pleasure for this one:
Grovesnor - Drive Your Car
An excellent pop song by Grovesnor!

Voodoo Thrills

2008-05-11T16:53:00.001+02:00

Voodoo Chilli - Streetplayers

From the Titans EP (2008), out now on Cheap Thrills.
The man behind Voodoo Chilli is producer Joshua Harvey aka Herve.

Eric Prydz is best known for his 2004 hit single
Call On Me. Pjanoo is his great new single:
Eric Prydz - Pjanoo
I think Pjanoo could be the tune of the summer!

That's Not My Name

2008-04-26T18:06:00.001+02:00

The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name

From their upcoming debut album We Started Nothing (2008), due for release in May. For more information visit the MySpace of The Ting Tings.

Bonus:
Jamie Lidell - Little Bit Of Feel Good [Mr. Oizo Remix]
MySpace: Jamie Lidell and Mr. Oizo.

Oh, and the beautiful picture is made by Rachel Price.

Above The Clouds

2008-04-24T06:45:00.001+02:00

Aeroplane - Whispers

Good new single by Aeroplane, a Belgium-based project of Vito De Luca and DJ Stephen. The single is out now on Eskimo Records.

And here's the remix by Hercules And Love Affair:
Aeroplane - Whispers [Hercules And Love Affair Remix]

Discotraxx

2008-04-16T20:37:00.001+02:00

Ladytron - Black Cat

From their new album Velocifero (2008), due for release June 2008. Visit Ladytron's MySpace here!

The Neon Light

2008-04-14T23:08:00.001+02:00

Booka Shade - Charlotte

From their new album The Sun & The Neon Light (2008). Visit Booka Shade's MySpace here!

The Next M.I.A.?

2008-04-11T18:58:00.001+02:00

Santogold - Creator

From her self-titled debut album Santogold (2008), which is due to be released on April 29th.
Visit Santogold's MySpace here!

In Ghost Colours

2008-04-11T17:09:00.001+02:00

Cut Copy - Lights & Music

From their second album In Ghost Colours (2008).
Visit Cut Copy's MySpace here!

VICE 2 Year Anniversary

2008-04-03T09:39:00.001+02:00

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Cheated Hearts [Peaches Remix]

This Friday, VICE Magazine presents the VICE 2 Year Anniversary party at Studio K in Amsterdam. Check out the flyer or click here for more information!

MySpace: Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Peaches.

Bounce

2008-04-02T07:33:00.001+02:00

MSTRKRFT - Vuvuvu

Vuvuvu is a long-awaited new MSTRKRFT track. It's from the upcoming Bounce single. Great stuff!

Heroes

2008-03-28T10:10:00.001+01:00

The Chemical Brothers ft. Spank Rock -
Keep My Composure

Keep My Composure is on the Heroes Original Television Soundtrack, which is out now.
MySpaces of The Chemical Brothers and Spank Rock.

Kraak & Smaak

2008-03-26T09:34:00.001+01:00

Kraak & Smaak - Squeeze Me

The first single from their new album Plastic People. Visit the MySpace of Kraak & Smaak here.

And here's another track, from their previous album Boogie Angst:
Kraak & Smaak - Money In The Bag

Buy Now

2008-03-24T22:48:00.001+01:00

Buy Now - Body Crash [JFK Edit]

A nice edit of Buy Now's new Body Crash (2008) single.
JFK is one half of MSTRKRFT and you can visit his MySpace here!

Creamy Cookie illustration by Genevieve Gauckler.

Universe In Reverse

2008-03-20T00:06:00.001+01:00

Infadels - Make Mistakes

From their new Universe In Reverse (2008) album.
Visit their MySpace here!

Dirty Disco

2008-03-18T19:58:00.001+01:00

Midfield General - Disco Sirens
[Boy 8-Bit Remix]

Great remix of Midfield General's Disco Sirens (2008), made by English producer Boy 8-Bit.

Thunderstruck

2008-03-15T16:35:00.001+01:00

AC/DC - Thunderstruck [Crookers Remix]

Crookers have made a remix of AC/DC's classic Thunderstruck and I love it! Check it out now!

Oh, and for the Dutch fans, Crookers will return to the Netherlands in April for two shows in Amsterdam and Utrecht! For more information visit their MySpace.

And you can watch the new We Are All Prostitutes video, which is directed by Angie Reed, here!

Bonus:
Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite [Crookers Remix]

Have a nice weekend!

Flage

2008-03-12T08:46:00.001+01:00

Le Le - Jean Pierre La Douche

Jean Pierre La Douche is one of the many good songs on Le Le's debut album Flage (2008).
Check their MySpace for more catchy tracks! Especially, I recommend La Bouche, International Pants and Kickstart Le Brommer.

Dance, Dance, Dance

2008-03-11T07:00:00.001+01:00

Lykke Li - Dance Dance Dance

Dance Dance Dance is a track from Lykke Li's debut album Youth Novels (2008), which is one of my favourites album of this year!

The Drums, The Drums

2008-03-10T11:10:00.001+01:00

The Ting Tings - Great DJ
[Calvin Harris Remix]

From their Great DJ (2008) single.
For more information visit the MySpace pages of
The Ting Tings or Calvin Harris.

Kicks

2008-03-06T16:15:00.001+01:00

Róisín Murphy - You Know Me Better [Trevor Loveys Remix]

This Friday Kicks presents Boy 8-Bit, The Longmen, Data Noir and more at Atak in Enschede!
So if you're interested, and nearby, than Get Your Kicks! For more information, click here.

MySpace: Róisín Murphy and Trevor Loveys.

Here Comes The Serious Bit

2008-03-05T21:01:00.001+01:00

The Long Blondes - Century

Century is in my opinion the best track on the new
The Long Blondes album Couples (2008), which is produced by Erol Alkan. Visit their MySpace here.

Thecocknbullkid

2008-03-03T20:26:00.001+01:00

Thecocknbullkid -
There's A Mother In Our Bed

Thecocknbullkid is one of the most promising new artists of 2008! I love her songs (check it out on her MySpace!), but too bad I only have this track on mp3.. so mp3's are welcome!

Give Me Every Little Thing

2008-02-24T22:33:00.001+01:00

The Juan MacLean - Happy House

From his Happy House (2008) single.
You can find the MySpace of The Juan MacLean here.

You Get What You Need

2008-02-20T00:12:00.001+01:00

The Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want [Soulwax Remix]

A new version of The Rolling Stones' classic track
You Can't Always Get What You Want. The Soulwax remix will be used in the movie 21 with Kevin Spacey.

I'm In Love

2008-02-19T15:35:00.001+01:00

Kylie Minogue - 2 Hearts
[Freemasons Remix]

One of the many remixes of Kylie Minogue's 2 Hearts, but I think this one is the best!
Take a look at the MySpace of Freemasons too.

Be Like This, Don't Do That

2008-02-18T17:16:00.001+01:00

Martin Solveig - C'est La Vie
[Goose Remix]

From Martin Solveig's C'est La Vie (2008) single.
And you can visit the MySpace of Goose here!

Big Money Comin'

2008-02-14T12:07:00.001+01:00

Crookers - Knobbers

From their Knobbers EP (2008), which is in stores now.
And you can find their MySpace page here!

Love Affair

2008-02-12T00:58:00.001+01:00

Hercules And Love Affair - Blind

From their Hercules And Love Affair (2008) album, which is due to be released on DFA Records soon.
Visit Hercules And Love Affair's MySpace here!

Blake's Got A New Face

2008-02-11T15:48:00.001+01:00

Vampire Weekend - One

From their Vampire Weekend (2008) album.
Visit Vampire Weekend's MySpace here!

Disco Lies

2008-02-09T17:27:00.001+01:00

Moby - Disco Lies

From his new Last Night (2008) album, due to be released on March 10th.
Visit Moby's MySpace here!

Be Mine!

2008-02-08T08:46:00.001+01:00

Robyn - Be Mine! [Dusty Kid Remix]

From Robyn's forthcoming Be Mine! (2008) single.
Visit Dusty Kid's MySpace here!

Play Blind

2008-02-07T10:13:00.001+01:00

Infadels - Play Blind

From their new Universe In Reverse (2008) album.
Visit their MySpace here!

Wow Wow Wow

2008-01-23T11:59:00.001+01:00

Kylie Minogue - Wow [MSTRKRFT Remix]

Wow.. a new MSTRKRFT remix! This time they made a remix for Australian pop diva Kylie Minogue. Too bad it isn't good as I expected, because it sounds so simple that it's boring. But what do you think?

Up next is a hot new DFA remix of M.I.A.'s new single Paper Planes:
M.I.A. - Paper Planes [DFA Remix]
But why they didn't use the gunshots from the original?

Amstereo Galaxy Presents..

2008-01-21T10:36:00.001+01:00

Beesmunt Soundsystem -
Mamma Mamma [Rogerseventytwo Rmx]

This Saturday Amstereo Galaxy presents The Walk & Rogerseventytwo and Beesmunt Soundsystem at Flexbar in Amsterdam!
Hopefully Rogerseventytwo will play his amazing remix of Mamma Mamma, which is in my modest opinion one of the hottest remixes of 2007!

And here's another nice remix from Rogerseventytwo:
Yelle - Ce Jeu [Rogerseventytwo Bounce Remix]

So if you're in Amsterdam this weekend, come to Flexbar!

Last Night

2008-01-14T13:33:00.001+01:00

Moby - Alice

American producer Moby will release his sixth studio album Last Night on 10th March 2008. In a press release, he said, "Last Night is basically a love letter to dance music in New York City".
New single Alice is a taste of what to expect from his upcoming album, so give it a try!

And as a bonus, a beautiful track by Simone White:
Simone White - The Beep Beep Song
It's from the Audi R8 TV advert.

The Kitten

2008-01-10T14:04:00.001+01:00

Dusty Kid - The Cat

Italian DJ Dusty Kid was born in the 80's. Together with Andrea Ferlin he formed the project Duoteque in 2004 and nowadays he releases his own productions as Dusty Kid.
I saw him play at Paradiso in Amsterdam last week and I liked his style. Especially his amazing track, called
The Cat. Be sure to check it out!

Citizen label boss Vitalic made an edit of
Teenage Bad Girls's dirt-electro banger Hands Of A Stranger. Grab it now:
Teenage Bad Girl - Hands Of A Stranger [Vitalic Edit]

And last but not least, a song called Clown:
Ssion - Clown
A funny pop song by Ssion.

Favourite Songs Of 2007 (Pt. 2)

2008-01-09T10:20:00.001+01:00

And finally.. here's the final part of the list.

15. Husky Rescue - Nightless Night
Finland / Catskills
Mp3: Zshare

14. Chemical Brothers - All Rights Reversed
United Kingdom / Virgin
Mp3: Zshare

13. Calvin Harris - Acceptable In The 80's
United Kingdom / Columbia
Mp3: Zshare

12. Radiohead - Nude
United Kingdom / XL
Mp3: Zshare

11. Russ Chimes - Mulsanne
United Kingdom / -
Mp3: Zshare

10. Digitalism - The Pulse
Germany / Virgin
Mp3: Zshare

9. The Whip - Divebomb
United Kingdom / Southern Fried
Mp3: Zshare

8. Boys Noize - & Down
Germany / Boys Noize
Mp3: Zshare

7. Arctic Monkeys - Teddy Picker
United Kingdom / Domino
Mp3: Zshare

6. Feist - 1 2 3 4
Canada / Polydor
Mp3: Zshare

5. Glass Candy - Candy Castle
United States / Italians Do It Better
Mp3: Zshare

4. M.I.A. - Boyz
Sri Lanka / XL
Mp3: Zshare

3. The Arcade Fire - Intervention
Canada / Merge
Mp3: Zshare

2. Simian Mobile Disco - I Believe
United Kingdom / V2
Mp3: Zshare

1. Justice - Phantom
France / Ed Banger
Mp3: Zshare

Last year was truly a great music year for me!

Click here for the first part of My Favourite Songs Of 2007 and click here to go to My Favourite Albums Of 2007.

Favourite Songs Of 2007 (Pt. 1)

2008-01-07T16:16:00.001+01:00

I noticed it's very difficult to make a Top 10 list of my favourite songs. So, just to make it easier, I've made a Top 30 list this year.
This is the first part of my favourite songs of 2007 list, enjoy it!

30. Kylie Minogue - In My Arms
Australia / Parlophone
Mp3: Zshare

29. Tracey Thorn - It's All True
United Kingdom / Virgin
Mp3: Zshare

28. Gus Gus - Need In Me
Iceland / Gung Ho
Mp3: Zshare

27. Róisín Murphy - Overpowered
United Kingdom / EMI
Mp3: Zshare

26. Hot Chip - Shake A Fist
United Kingdom / Astralwerks
Mp3: Zshare

25. Editors - An End Has A Start
United Kingdom / Kitchenware
Mp3: Zshare

24. Late Of The Pier - Bathroom Gurgle
United Kingdom / Parlophone
Mp3: Zshare

23. Wax Stag - Short Road
United Kingdom / People In The Sky
Mp3: Zshare

22. Herve - Cheap Thrills
United Kingdom / Dubsided
Mp3: Zshare

21. Teenage Bad Girl - Hands Of A Stranger
France / Citizen
Mp3: Zshare

20. Burial - Archangel
United Kingdom / Hyperdub
Mp3: Zshare

19. Architecture In Helsinki - Heart It Races
Australia / Polyvinyl
Mp3: Zshare

18. New Young Pony Club - Get Lucky
United Kingdom / Modular
Mp3: Zshare

17. LCD Soundsystem - Get Innocuous!
United States / DFA
Mp3: Zshare

16. Chromatics - I Want Your Love
United States / Italians Do It Better
Mp3: Zshare

The second part will be posted soon!

Favourite Albums Of 2007

2008-01-03T13:15:00.001+01:00

Once again a Happy New Year to everyone!
As promised, I start with a look back at previous year. So, here's a list of my favourite albums of the year 2007.

15. Feist - The Reminder
Canada / Polydor
Track: Feist - The Limit To Your Love

14. Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare
United Kingdom / Domino
Track: Arctic Monkeys - Teddy Picker

13. Teenage Bad Girl - Cocotte
France / Citizen
Track: Teenage Bad Girl - Cocotte

12. New Young Pony Club - Fantastic Playground
United Kingdom / Modular
Track: New Young Pony Club - Get Lucky

11. Husky Rescue - Ghost Is Not Real
Finland / Catskills
Track: Husky Rescue - Diamonds In The Sky

10. Burial - Untrue
United Kingdom / Hyperdub
Track: Burial - Archangel

9. Apparat - Walls
Germany / Shitkatapult
Track: Apparat - You Don't Know Me

8. Chromatics - Night Drive
United States / Italians Do It Better
Track: Chromatics - I Want Your Love

7. Gui Boratto - Chromophobia
Brazil / Kompakt
Track: Gui Boratto - Beautiful Life

6. Radiohead - In Rainbows
United Kingdom / XL
Track: Radiohead - Bodysnatchers

5. The Field - From Here We Go Sublime
Sweden / Kompakt
Track: The Field - Over The Ice

4. M.I.A. - Kala
Sri Lanka / XL
Track: M.I.A. - Hussel

3. Digitalism - Idealism
Germany / Virgin
Track: Digitalism - Pogo

2. Justice - †
France / Ed Banger
Track: Justice - DVNO

1. Daft Punk - Alive 2007
France / Virgin
Track: Daft Punk - Robot Rock / Oh Yeah

Next time, I'll post my favourite songs of the year.

Merry Christmas

2007-12-25T00:01:00.001+01:00

Sally Shapiro - Anorak Christmas

Merry Christmas to all who read my blog!

I don't see myself posting much before the turn of the year, so have a Happy New Year and I'll be back in 2008!

My next posts will be about my favourite albums, songs and remixes of 2007, so stay tuned!

There's Something In The Air

2007-12-20T13:46:00.001+01:00

Bonde Do Rolê - Marina Gasolina [Peaches Remix]

Following in the Brazilian footsteps of CSS, baile funk group Bonde Do Rolê is Brazil's new sensation. Unfortunately, due internal problems Marina Ribatski decided to leave the band.
Anyway, Peaches made a first-rate remix of
Bonde Do Rolê's single Marina Gasolina. Be sure to check it out!

German duo Digitalism, who delivered a great debut album earlier this year, made a remix of their own track Pogo:
Digitalism - Pogo [Digitalism's Robotic Remix]

According to me, I haven't posted this one before:
Tepr - Minuit Jacuzzi [DatA Remix]
I'm not at all a big fan of DatA, but this remix is very nice!

Untrue

2007-12-18T23:46:00.001+01:00

Burial - Archangel

Kinda busy, but here's a quick post about London producer Burial. He has just released his second album Untrue on Hyperdub.
Untrue is a dark, mysterious dubstep album, combined with some catchy melodies and a bunch of soul. Best track on the album is Archangel and I hope you enjoy it!

Raver is probably my second favourite on the cd:
Burial - Raver

And try to listen to his Thom Yorke remix as well:
Thom Yorke - And It Rained All Night [Burial Remix]
A great piece of work.

Noise

2007-12-13T22:23:00.001+01:00

Noisia - Yellow Brick

Yellow Brick is an awesome dancefloor track from Dutch drum 'n' bass trio Noisia. I love the beat and the amazing tune of this song! Finally a good track from my country!

Up next is a nice new track of American electroclash duo Fischerspooner:
Fischerspooner - The Best Revenge
The Best Revenge will appear on Kitsuné Maison 5, which is due to be released in February 2008 on Kitsuné.

I'll end this post with a new Goldfrapp song:
Goldfrapp - Cologne Cerrone Houdini
In my opinion, it's the best song of their new studioalbum Seventh Tree.

One Of These Evenings

2007-12-11T22:46:00.001+01:00

Moby - Everyday It's 1989

American producer Moby just released his new single Everyday It's 1989 on Mute. Obviously it's not his best work, but it still sounds pretty good. So it's a song you can't miss in your Moby collection!

And as a bonus, a great remix of Moby's classic hit Go by Trentemøller:
Moby - Go [Trentemøller Remix]
Definitely a dancefloor killer!

Zwammer Roxxx

2007-12-05T20:40:00.001+01:00

Late Of The Pier - Bathroom Gurgle

Late Of The Pier are one of the hottest new acts from the United Kingdom and they are being compared to English nu-ravers Klaxons. Anyway, Bathroom Gurgle is a great song, so I'm looking forward to their debut album.

The Wombats, another new act from the UK, have just released their debut full-length. Their new single is a tribute to a rather unknown group from the late 70's called.. Joy Division:
The Wombats - Let's Dance To Joy Division

To be honest, I never heard of Tokyo Blonde before, but this catchy song sounds pretty good:
Tokyo Blonde - BlueRedYellowGreen

If you like what you hear, please buy their music!

Fire At The Disco!

2007-12-04T00:56:00.001+01:00

Electric Six - Danger! High Voltage
[Thin White Duke Remix]

Let's start this post by saying that I love this
Thin White Duke remix! Yes, I know.. it's a bit old, but it's still effective. Check it out and listen!

Up next is a good dance single, entitled Domino Dancing, from Austrian TV show host Mel Merio:
Mel Merio - Domino Dancing [Extended Club Mix]

And don't forget to grab this one too:
Sebastian Ingrosso vs. Boys Noize - That OH! Sound [VNDLSM Edit]
A nice danceable mash-up of two excellent songs, mashed by Canadian duo VNDLSM.

Not Sokute

2007-11-29T16:02:00.001+01:00

SoKo - I'll Kill Her

SoKo is a 21 year old singer/songwriter from Bordeaux, France. Through her enchanting French accent and her humorous songs, she is fast becoming a star!

Her recently released EP contains five lovely songs, including I'll Kill Her and this one:
SoKo - Take My Heart

The EP Not Sokute is out now and is only available as a download from the iTunes store.

Everything But The Girl

2007-11-26T21:58:00.001+01:00

Tracey Thorn - Grand Canyon
[Dirty South Remix]

English pop singer Tracey Thorn just released her next single Grand Canyon. It's the third single of her solo album Out Of The Woods, which was released earlier this year.
Strangely, there are only remixes on the release, including this nice by Australian producer Dirty South. It's not as good as his Spektrum remix, but it's worth a listen!

Out Of The Woods' first single It's All True is in my opinion one of this year's best produced songs:
Tracey Thorn - It's All True

Miss Thorn is mostly known by her beautiful vocals
on Massive Attack's hit Protection:
Massive Attack - Protection

And last but not least, a bonus remix:
Spektrum - Kinda New [Dirty South '07 Remix]
We all live and die... great remix!

Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting

2007-11-23T10:49:00.001+01:00

Shitdisco - I Know Kung Fu
[Goose Remix]

I Know Kung Fu is the new single by Shitdisco, taken from their Kingdom Of Fear album. The single release, which is out now on Fierce Panda Records, contains three remixes and I think this remix made by Belgian electro-rockers Goose is the one you will like the most!

If you like it, you should listen to this Goose remix too:
Scissor Sisters - She's My Man [Goose Remix]
It's brilliant!

Ready For The Floor

2007-11-19T21:54:00.001+01:00

Hot Chip - Shake A Fist

Hot Chip reveal new album details. Their new album is entitled Made In The Dark and it will be released on February 4th, 2008.
Hot Chip's hot new track Shake A Fist is already available on DFA Records and it promises a lot for the forthcoming album!

Starlett Johansson

2007-11-15T23:55:00.001+01:00

The Teenagers - Starlett Johansson

Like most other men, The Teenagers dream about Scarlett Johansson every night.. so it wasn't hard for them to find inspiration for their new catchy single, called Starlett Johansson! Grab and listen!

I don't remember where I got it, but Heart It Races by Architecture In Helsinki appeared on my iPod last week and since then I listened to it over and over again! What a tremendous song:
Architecture In Helsinki - Heart It Races

Do you love the 80's? Check this out.. Glass Candy brings back the disco days of the early 80's:
Glass Candy - Candy Castle
Other good tracks are I Always Say Yes and
Digital Versicolor.

Thriller

2007-11-13T16:40:00.001+01:00

Herve - Cheap Thrills

Here's another post about electro producer Herve.
He has just released a banger of a track, called
Cheap Thrills. This catchy track features a sample of Michael Jackson's Thriller and it works brilliantly!

Herve's Cheap Thrills is out now on Dubsided Records.