Crystalised Remixed
If there’s one thing you can’t do when remixing an xx tune, it’s rush it.
Sylde knew that well before they embarked on their mini-remix project and the result is slightly splendid.
The xx – Crystalised (Slyde Electro Sleaze Remix) - download
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Wolf Gang
Gutted to have skipped Wolf Gang a year or so ago when he/they supported Casiokids at Hoxton Bar & Grill!
There’s a brooding excitement associated with this ever so slightly mysterious character so expect to hear and see a lot more in the run up to the debut album, dropping toward the end of November.
We’re already familiar with Back To Back but now we’ve got a second taster from the album – this time it’s a slightly poppier number but retains it’s original credibility.
Looking forward to the album and a possible Mahogany Session in the not too distant future!
Wolf Gang – Lions In Cages – download
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The Mahogany Sessions // Imelda May
Rockabilly isn’t a genre that’s been covered too much by Mahogany, things they-are-a-changing however after Imelda May came down to play us a couple of unplugged renditions from her latest album, Mayhem.
We returned as well to the plush and sparkly settings of All Star Lanes in Central London where Imelda was joined by her husband and lead guitarist Darrel.
She’s a genuinely unique talent and represents a whole different aspect of the Irish music scene – a scene where the likes of The Script and U2 seem to stereotypically dominate.
The Mahogany Sessions // Imelda May – Mayham
The Mahogany Sessions // Imelda May – Sneaky Freak
Lies (Hervé Remix)
Fenech-Soler have come a long way since we first posted them on Mahogany back in March.
The album is out now but to the celebrate the launch of the new single, Lies, they’re giving Hervé’s reworking away for free – all you need to do is sign up to their mailing list!
Fenech-Soler – Lies (Hervé’s Eclipse Remix) – sign-up to download
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Check out the exclusive Mahogany Minute Q&A with the band here.
Fenech-Soler – Lies
Choice Notes
This tune is BIG people.
Everything falls into place perfectly and I have to applaud Labyrinth Ear for such a stunning little remix as well as Alex Winston for the fantastic original.
Here’s a bit of info on Alex Winston from the press release...an artist hailing from Michigan’s ‘Rock City’ of Detroit. She’s classically trained in opera and already opened for established acts such as Chuck Berry. Her father bought her a guitar when she was just seven years old, and they would sit in the basement for hours practicing chord progressions and listening to songwriters like Carole King and Laura Nyro.
Alex Winston – Choice Notes (Labyrinth Ear Remix) - download
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Introducing…Delta Maid
I grew up…thanks to my endocrine system.
It all started when…I heard a copy of Rory Block’s “Best Blues and Originals”, as soon as I was introduced to Delta Blues, I knew I wanted to create music.
If I’m not playing music you’ll find me…most likely in the pub, probably talking about music…
I can’t perform unless I have…my guitar, I feel naked with out.
My three dream festival headliners would be…Dolly Parton, Stevie Wonder and The Rolling Stones – a little bit of everything.
You’ll always see me wearing…jeans, I’m a jeans girl, and also a silver necklace with some wise words of inspiration engraved on it.
I wish I hadn’t…had that last drink, why does it always seem like a good idea at the time?!
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt it’s…trust your gut. Always.
Give me 10 minutes and I’ll cook a great…steak sandwich, nice bit of cheese and onion, can’t go wrong.
Buy me a drink and I’ll…tell you the next one’s on me.
I’m not really into rap, but I do like Eminem.
My favourite food is…chips – french fries, chippy chips, homemade, on bread and butter. Chips.
My favourite smell is…burning wood, like the smell of a match once it’s gone out.
My next recent will be…early next year, first album, excited.
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The Mahogany Sessions // Delta Maid – Drag Your Spirit Down
Wherever We Are (Lovers & Gamblers Remix)
Haven’t been to Vegas yet but Jane Doe above is clearly a regular.
Human Life are giving away the L&G remix of their latest single this week so you can get your grubby hands all over it.
Whilst you endeavour, here are 13 facts about Las Vegas that you may not know.
- Nevada was the first state to legalise casino gambling, in 1931. Gambling was first legalised to raise tax money public schools.
- The Palms offers a room with a fully functional bowling alley inside it.
- Elvis Presley performed in 837 consecutive sold out shows in Vegas.
- The Nevada Gaming Control Board hosts its own most wanted list, modeled after the FBI’s.
- Only in Vegas can you get married at a drive-through window.
- The state makes about 9 billion dollars in gambling revenue each year.
- On average each visitor spends about 4 hours gambling each day.
- An acre of land on the strip costs about 30 million dollars
- There are approximately 315 weddings per day in Vegas.
- It costs $35 dollars for a Nevada marriage license.
- On average it costs $450 to file for divorce in Nevada.
- Out of the 20 largest hotels in the U.S., 17 of them are in Las Vegas.
Human Life – Wherever We Are (Lovers & Gamblers Remix) – download
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