Happy Days

It's getting a bit ridiculous just how dominant DFA are at the moment. The unexpectedly techy Happy House remixes EP, the hallowed 45:33 remixes, Shit Robot's new devastating single, etc. are all reminders of the label's silly level of superiority. Two of their latest releases, (at last) a new record from New Yorkers Still Going, and Aussie faves Canyons' first single since their recent signing, continue this trend of ultra high quality music. I really love this B side on Spaghetti Circus, which dons a classic James Murphy/DFA sounding bassline and an airy lounge vibe. Very relaxing. The Jacques Renault remix of Fire Eyes is the only thing that has disappointed me - it's certainly not very jungle-esque as it claims to be - but the original is a corker, sorta electro tribal. All Murphy need now is another lCD Soundsystem album and world domination would be well within his reach.

Still Going - Untitled Love (Instrumental) [buy]

Canyons - Fire Eyes [buy]

I think I'm going to declare the next 30 days to be Leo Zero Month on Disco Delish. This Clash reworking has heaps of slightly twisted crazy party energy. Way too addictive. Get into it!!

The Clash - Should I Say Or Should I Go? (Leo Zero Re-Work)

I love it when In Flagranti do a remix like this. Has next to NOTHING to do with the original Bag Raiders track, except for cut up and mixed up slithers of the vocal and a 15 second tease of the original synths popping in towards the end. As with their 'remix' of La Fumo Loco, I'd half expect that this was already an 80% finished original track which just had some insignificant elements changed to make easy work of the task. It's your typical IF groove, heavy on the percussion, and some sounds that remind me of old SebastiAn stuff sans overpowering distortion. Does anybody else get that vibe? Maybe I'm thinking of something else. Dunno about a 12" for this release, but it's been on iTunes for a little while now.

Bag Raiders - Shooting Stars (In Flagranti Remix) [buy]

Will cap this off with a true 70s classic by Azoto, who have had some things recently re-released as strange (and pricey) white label LPs. I think the first time I heard it would have been in Erol's initial Disco 3000 mix which still holds a monthly residency in my car CD player. The vocals in the main version are a bit over the top for me, there's more than enough to hear in the instrumental so we'll leave it at that.

Azoto - San Salvador (12" Instrumental Mix) [buy]

Getting very excited for Mike Simonetti this Friday at La Campana! Get tix now!!

Disgoo

Came across some wonderful French disco-house gems in the last few days that I've been really enjoying. First up, Ice Cream. OK so these guys aren't actually French, they're based in Berlin, but they're on a label called French House Club. Speaks for itself really. Check out these nice fresh tracks: On my Mind features some classic funk guitar on top of floating 90s synth, and Rockerz jives and pumps along in big Bangalter style.

Ice Cream - Rockerz

Ice Cream - On My Mind

Then we've got The Phantom's Revenge, who actually is from France this time. Some big retro afro sounding songs on his MySpace, this one in particular again seems to channel Bangalter's ghost. Ooooooo spooky.. Since I like to march in two by twos, check out For Those That Come In Late as a funky bonus choon.

The Phantom's Revenge - The Furious Five

The Phantom's Revenge - For Those That Come In Late

Melbourne spunk 1928 pays a visit to Sydney this weekend, at Candy's Apartment on Friday, which appears to be a suspiciously good offer. His remixes are new to my out-of-the-loop ears and an exciting discovery. Each is a bit different, and it's clear he knows his way around a sound bank. Keep a hungry eye out for more, good things are bound to come from this.

Damn Arms - The Not So Progressive Punks (Narctrax Remix) (1928 Rework)

Menowah - Safemode (1928 Remix)

Yes yes, of course the Bag Raiders are brilliant. They've got one of the hottest sounds in the world at the moment, it's no secret. Check out a couple of newer releases they have on offer if you haven't already. That trademark soaring synth/guitar sound has a lot of life left in it methinks. It's huuuge!

Super Mal - Bigger Than Big (Bag Raiders Remix)

Headman - Catch Me If You Can (Bag Raiders Remix)

And here's a completely 'why not' track for the sake of adding one more to the list. You probably know it but I don't care, it's old but great. Really just good producing.

Dan Berkson presents Syntho - Concept

Excuse the plug, but if any Sydneysider wants a couple of cheap Climate Festival tickets, drop me an email.

Getting Old

50th post here! Suppose it's a bit shameful, 1st birthday is just over a month away, but at least things are more or less still going.

Here's a Switch mix that's been around for a long time but hasn't seen much attention, oddly enough - his mesmerising, almost tribal take on Jacques Your Body. Maybe some find it boring but I've always really enjoyed it as a cool deep groove you could throw in somewhere to really intensify things. Just thought I'd put it on offer, since a surprising number of people haven't heard it.

Les Rythmes Digitales - Jacques Your Body (Switch Remix)

Something else that's been around a while, but in this case has seen extremely minimal distribution, is one of K I M's finest. Seeing as the trend seems to be for his old tunes to be re-released as singles, I'd expect this one to be next, so I'll only up a 128k version for home listening. Complete with cheeky pirate flute and a light-heartedly majestic synth line, it breaks into a killer rhythmic head bopper. Check the Bag Raiders mix for a laff too.

K I M - Party Machini

K I M - Party Machini (Bag Raiders Remix)

I'm sure this has been posted around a lot for a while, I don't mean to be stealing, but a really lovely Cut Copy mix that continues to grow on me. An incredibly feel good moment when the super thick bass line plods in around half way. Very uplifting!

Mercy Arms - Kept Low (Cut Copy Remix)

Enjoy the weekend!

Listening/Playing

Just a quick one of what i've been listening to/playing out.

The World Domination vs Adam Sky - Galactic Lover

I heard this song without knowing what it was, but quickly made the connection. It's a really cool return to Fun Punch, which is less exciting but more interesting.

Bag Raiders - Punch Reprise

It's a pretty good combination - Kylie and CSS.

Kylie Minogue - WOW (CSS Remix)

The signature Breakbot sound, maybe a bit harder though?

Arrow!!! - Does (Breakbot Remix)

Not really typical Alan Braxe, but it makes me really happy.

Alan Braxe - Addicted

Plus, Gus Da Hoodrats first installment in his new series of podcasts The Finger Prince Pt 1 has been put on Bang Gang Podcast and it's pretty good so you should check it out here.

All Aussie Adventures!

Yay! I've got an all Aussie post to flaunt some homegrown talent and brag about how cool our country is. First up, Sydney electro machine Whitenoise is secretly taking over the world with music so crunchy it sounds like a symphony of apples being eaten. Check out his ridiculously good remix of Bag Raiders' 'Fun Punch' which adds some delicious beef to the already fantastic roast vegetables of the original song. What the fuck are these metaphors? I'm hungry.. Anyway, play it in a club and you will be a true hero. Also, enjoy his own banger 'It's What We Do', which will end up on his record coming out on Bang Gang 12 Inches later this year. Exxxxxcellent!

Bag Raiders - Fun Punch (Whitenoise Remix) [removed]

Whitenoise - It's What We Do

Next up, Candy's Apartment regular chums Hey Now have been darling enough to hook me up with their remix of The Paper Scissors' track 'We Don't Walk'. Disco Delicious certified good-times-for-all tune! It's well worth swinging by whenever they hit the decks to see the strangely attractive boys bring down the walls with hot beats.

Paper Scissors - We Don't Walk (Hey Now Remix)

I'll take a step back from the club realm for a moment for something a bit more laid back. Another fine Damn Arms remix has swooped into my inbox, this time by Cut Copy/Riot in Belgium. To me it sounds like a nice blend of Cut Copy and Alan Braxe with those gentle warming synths. While I'm at it, it can't hurt to post another old Juggers' remix of the band, so here's their take on 'The Cormorant' which has the classic super punchy bass drum and driving feel that I really love about their sound. And if that can't hurt, then this won't hurt either: the lovely Presets mix of 'Devil Within' from the Juggernauts' debut EP, 'Secrets of the Universe' which is definitely worth having. A great dark mix which has always made me wish the Presets would do more remix work.

Damn Arms - Test Pattern (Cut Copy/Riot in Belgium Remix)

Damn Arms - The Cormorant (Midnight Juggernauts Remix)

Midnight Juggernauts - Devil Within (The Presets Remix)

Finally - how could I post an Aussie showcase without throwing some GhettoRuckus in? Have a jive to their latest mix installment, 'Battered in Baltimore' with steamy tracks by Herve, Goose, Sinden and other cheeky characters. Track listing is here.

GhettoRuckus DJ's - Battered in Baltimore

Oh, and if you haven't already, make very sure you check out Hookie's mix in the previous post. It's been permanently on in my car for the last week, and doesn't look like losing that privilege any time soon.

And now I'm off to Splendour for the weekend. I can taste your jealousy! Be good, kids.

Hoodies Ahoy!

Going to the snow for a week on sunday, I'm terrified about leaving the blogosphere behind for so long! But I'm sure if I add in some lame phrases like "here's a real winter warmer tune to keep you toasty on those chilly nights" I'm sure I won't be missed.

But seriously, I've had this Kissy Sell Out set on repeat for a few weeks to keep my fingers and toes sizzling (ok, I won't start) which shows off some pretty amazing DJ skills and fantastic song selection. Still haven't found a complete tracklisting for it, and I think anyone who attempts to do one is pretty brave since there are a few points where the mash ups get a bit ridiculous. Somehow Kissy manages to pull almost all of them off with little to no cheese, with some surprisingly good little gems like Hollaback Girl vs Phantom. It's a blazer!

Kissy Sell Out - Live @ Kollektiva Nights 14/03/07

Good friends GhettoRuckus DJ's have popped out a new edit of 'NYC Beat' to add to the collection, and again prove it's a great song to mix up. The title gives the Bag Raiders a run for their money too. Sydney kids beware: it won't be too long before they've taken over the back room in your favourite club.

Armand Van Helden - NYC Beat (GhettoRuckus Gets Lost in LA and Meets 3 Sexy Hookers Who Like KFC Edit)

This is nothing particularly new, but since picking up a 12" copy I've been playing it a lot, and there's a chance it may have slipped by some people. Bag Raiders just keep getting better and better and if the Fun Punch EP ever comes out it should shoot them further into stardom. Muscles is getting some pretty hot gigs too - I'll be seeing him at Splendour in the Grass and Parklife, which are both going to be amazing festivals.

Muscles - One Inch Badge Pin (Bag Raiders Remix)

See you in a week(ish), be good!

Boy Meets Girl, Boy Gets Boner..

A new sneak preview of the Bag Raiders' EP due in June care of the Bang Gang sounds pretty hot. Classic BR dominating synths and fun beats make this one to look out for in winter.

EP Medley - Bag Raiders [alt link]

Guns 'N' Bombs can't seem to put a foot wrong. Their new steamy electro remix of Homecoming by The Teenagers really makes my crippled ass want to dance.

Homecoming (Guns 'N' Bombs Remix) - The Teenagers [alt link]

I noticed this track on Kitsune's Myspace: a fun, bouncy number by Punks Jump Up. Check out the Baseball Furies remix, an upbeat rhythmic joyous tune.

Dance To Our Disco (Baseball Furies Remix) - Punks Jump Up [alt link]

And one more spicy meatball is this new Digitalism track, far dirtier and darker than Pogo. A tad Ed Bangerish. Checkit!

Magnets - Digitalism [alt link]