In The Mix(tape) – Xinobi
Xinobi caught our attention with his remix of Russ Chimes’ Targa and since then we’ve been avid followers (albeit on SoundCloud).
His latest his mixtape has no tracklisting as yet but we’re half way through it and it’s full of goodies including an introductory soundbite that is as smooth as caramel (we think it’s Andre 3000).
All these tunes highlight the need for me to live in a country where it’s warm and sunny all year round.
Xinobi – Neighbourhood Mix Tape 2 – February 2011 – download
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Will update with tracklisting as soon as it’s in.
Locomotive
Alex Winston’s voice sends the occasional shiver down one’s spine and she’s another female singer who takes rather nicely to remixes.
Jaybird has remixed her latest single and she’s kind enough to be giving it away to you lovely people.
The single echoes Kate Bush in a few ways and we love it.
Alex Winston – Locomotive (Jaybird Remix) – download
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Alex Winston – Locomotive
Fenech-Soler // Mahogany Session (Updated)
Fenech-Soler have been on our map since watching their storming showcase performance in SXSW last year. Since then they’ve toured extensively in support of their debut album, Battlefields and in the run up to their Radio 1 Live Lounge session, we caught up with them for a stripped back version of their latest single Demons.
We’ve had to album on a lot since it came out, Demons being one of our favourites and it was an amazing to hear how good this almost-fully acoustic version sounds.
(As promised and in order of performance, here´s the second song, Contender…)
Fenech-Soler – Contender // Mahogany Session
Fenech-Soler – Demons // Mahogany Session
Nathaniel Rateliff
We’ve got a Mahogany Session with this very special man later in the week.
Nathaniel Rateliff – Shroud
Can’t wait to hear it, plus it’s at a little farm in the middle of London so expect sheep and pigs in shot!
In The Mix(tape) – Mighty Mouse #2
Mighty Mouse have supplied us with hours of joy with their many mixes and their latest works have just started playing on the commute home.
So far it’s been perfect for the near-empty Overground train that’s churning through West London and it’s even more intriguing without a tracklisting to hand (will add to this post before publishing).
The title of this particular mix/podcast is Future Music Festival so the title was more than enough information to go on!
Mighty Mouse – MOUSECAST 01 – Future Music Festival – download
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1. Leftfield ‘Melt’
2. Beth Ditto ‘Do You Need Someone’ (Original Mix)
3. Indaminigi ‘Zimba’
4. Ratatat ‘Neckbrace’
5. Don Armando ‘I’m An Indian, Too’
6. Phunktastike ‘Back To Love’ (Original Mix)
7. Deadstock 33’s ‘Cavalry Club’ (Mighty Mouse Vocal Remix)
8. Herclues & Love Affair ‘Stopmakingme Remix)
9. Quando Quango ‘Love Tempo’ (Remix)
10. Northend ‘Happy Days’ (Mighty Mouse DC Edit)
11. Lifelike ‘Heatwave’ (Original)
12. Torpedo Boys ‘Welcome To The Sugar Show’ (Lack Of Afro Remix)
13. Daft Punk ‘Phoenix’
14. P’Zazz ‘Heard It Through The Grapevine’
15. Severed Heads ‘Dead Eyes Re-Opened’
Litszomania (Broasis Re-edit)
Looks like Broasis couldn’t resist turning up the BMP and adding a little spice of his own on Shook’s well-known Phoenix remix and it’s turned out pretty damn well.
Who better to describe than Broasis himself….
I thought the shook remix was great, but I played it one day at 126 bpm and I knew it had to be done. I slapped some new drums in there, beefed it up a bit, and added lots of little odds and ends (sweeps, cymbals, filters, eq, panning etc). I also changed the arrangement a bit.
Phoenix – Lisztomania (Shook Remix – Broasis Re-Edit) – download
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I’ll Take Care Of U
YouTube, please remove the play button as this has been on repeat all day.
Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx – I’ll Take Care Of U
One of the best collaborative projects to happen in music for years and years.
Independent labels like XL are the future.
Mahogany Minute with David’s Lyre
I grew up…in London. West is best.
Now you can find me in…London still. I had a whirlwind romance with Manchester, which was lovely, but I’m now back in the big smoke.
It all started when…I was forced to learn violin at the tender age of 5.
If I’m not in the studio or on stage, you’ll find me…watching grand designs. Or cooking a feast. Or having port and cheese with friends.
I can’t perform unless I have…a rave to Phil Collins followed by at least 5 minutes of solitary confinement.
If I could take one CD with me on holiday it would be…Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Either that or Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On. Close call.
The one gig I’ll never forget…The Maccabees Reading ’08. I couldn’t get over Orlando’s voice. Still can’t. It was also the biggest gigs they had played at the time which felt pretty special.
I wish I hadn’t…overwatered my tomato plants that I have been trying to grow out of season. I didn’t know you can drown plants… now I do.
My most treasured possession is…nothing really. I try not to attach too much sentimental value to any objects. People are much more interesting.
My favourite festival is…Glastonbury, even though I have never been, I just know it is. Lame but true.
My favourite piece of clothing…changes from month to month. At the moment a dusty pink/peach shirt. Very nice.
It makes me happy when…I feel productive.
It makes me sad when…people try and claw their way up by pushing other people down.
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt it’s…try and eat healthily on the road, and put your trust in Berrocca effervescent tablets whenever possible.
If you’re new to my music, I’d suggest listening to ‘In Arms’ first…it sums up what David’s Lyre is about, alternative and interesting, yet approachable.
My next release will be… the ‘In Arms’ EP out February 21st on 12” vinyl and download.
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David’s Lyre – In Arms (Bombay Bicycle Club Remix) - download
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