M.I.A is back…
M.I.A is a controversial artist, and its clearly been an intentional choice on her part to establish herself in those terms. Her live shows are a sometimes shaky affair, but all three of her albums have been pretty compelling musically with a truly global influence in the melodies and beats she brings together.
She’s just released the video for her new track ‘Bad Girls’. Its the usual mix of pop-political imagery and big beats – but its got hit written all over it. Have a look and decide for yourself.
M.I.A – Bad Girls
Errors
Good news if you like your pop music with a new-wave electro slant. Electro-post-rock outfit Errors have returned with their third studio album ‘Have Some Faith In Magic’ and its a noisy and exciting affair.
The video below for new single ‘Pleasure Palaces’ is a bit of an 8-bit assault on the eyes, but the band’s sound more than makes up for it. Waves of 80′s inspired synth, and hints of post-punk experimentalism, Error’s have now started to incorporate vocals into their music and it sounds great.
Errors – Pleasure Palaces
Errors – Magna Encarta
‘Have Some Faith In Magic’ is out today and you can stream the full album here. You can also catch the band live at one of the below dates this February.
9th Feb – Newcastle, The Cluny
10th Feb – Manchester, Islington Mill
11th Feb – Liverpool, Kazimer
12th Feb – Birmingham, The Rainbow
13th Feb – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
14th Feb – Bristol, The Fleece
15th Feb – Brighton, The Haunt
16th Feb – London, XOYO
17th Feb – Leeds, Cockpit 2
18th Feb – Dublin, Grand Social
24th Feb – Dundee, Doghouse
25th Feb – Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree
[LISTEN] Azari & III
Azari & III – Reckless (Cottam Deep End Remix)
Toys
We’re more familiar with Plastic Plates’ many top tiered pop/dance/disco remixes but it seems his schedule has free’d up enough time for the Australian to get to work on some original productions and ‘Toys’ is to the first.
It’s very much in the same vein as the remixes when it comes to style and form, but it’s nice to hear an air of complete artistic freedom in this one.
Stop Filming Me!
New video by The Bullitts featuring Rosario Dawson in Central London is just perfect.
Can’t help but laugh out loud to this one.
DON’T STOP FILMING!
POW! // Scuba
Scuba – aka Paul Rose, aka SCB, aka boss man at Hotflush recordings – first came on to our radar in early 2007 with a track called ‘Harpoon’. Back then Scuba’s sound sat squarely in the underground dubstep scene, but stood out from the rest with an impenetrable moody depth, more subtle use of bass and wave after wave of unearthly melody.
Scuba – Harpoon
Scuba has always had a unique sound capable of sending you into spiralling thought with just a few beats. As a producer his earlier work resulted in a string of pioneering dubstep productions, and a clutch of brilliant remixes such as his epic eerie reworking of Fever Ray’s ‘When I Grow Up’.
Fever Ray – When I Grow Up (Scuba’s Straight Down Mix)
In more recent years, Scuba’s sound has taken on more influences from the wider electronic music scene around him. Under his monika SCB, Scuba has released some compelling techno driven house tracks that shake off the more melancholy introspective mood of his earlier work. 2011′s ‘Loss’ is a driving track that shows off an increasingly dance floor orientated style in his music.
SCB – Loss
‘Adrenalin’, released towards the end of 2011, is a natural progression for a producer clearly influenced by the ever merging worlds of dubstep, house, techno and garage. Scuba’s range as a DJ and producer is an evolving one, and it will be interesting to see what the next release from this versatile producer will deliver.
Scuba – Adrenalin
Scuba’s 3rd LP ‘Personality’ is out this year, with the first single ‘The Hope’ out on the 6th Feb.
Adele (Lektro Remix)
It’s likely that worldwide superstar songstress Adele never has to make another album from a financial point-of-view but we hope she becomes a modern day Aretha Franklin and an act we hear new material from for decades to come.
If she does decide the stop however, ‘new’ material will never stop when it comes to edits, reworks and remixes.
Chicago’s Lektro is a fine example.
Adele – Rumour Has It (Lektro Remix) - right click, save as to download
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Russ Chimes – Expressway Mix Pt. 4
Russ Chimes just dropped the fourth installment of his mix series. I’m half-way through and it’s intense!
Russ Chimes – Expressway Mix Pt. 4
1. Martin Patino – Make Love (Russ’s Expressway Intro Rework)
2. Jacques Lu Cont – Reload
3. The Supermen Lovers – C’est Bon (Punks Jump Up Remix)
4. Dems – House (Evil Nine Remix)
5. The 2 Bears – Work (Frankie Rizardo Remix)
6. Maxxi Soundsystem – Get Up (Danny Daze Spinnin Out Remix)
7. Waze & Odyssey – Feels Good
8. Edwin Van Cleef – Nala
9. Scuba – Everywhere
10. Prince Club – Love Strong
11. Evil Nine – Roar
12. NAPT – Bass (Russ Chimes Rework)
13. Senor Stereo – Dancing Time
14. The Glass – Washed Up (Tees In House Remix)
15. DJ Zinc – Nexx
16. Xpress 2 – Muzikizum
17. Groove Armada – Pleasure Victim
18. Carl Cox – Nexus (Foamo Remix)
19. Celsius – Sentiment
20. Phil Weeks – Slow Dance (U Cry)
21. Miike Snow – Devils Work (Alex Metric Remix)
22. Lana Del Rey – Born To Die (Hackman Remix)
