Breakage Your Face
Florence is on top of the world at the moment -- one of our first ever posts saw the fiery redhead perform for Steve Lamacq and since then she’s gone from strength to strength to strength.
We heard Breakage’s remix a while back but didn’t want to post anything unless it was at the highest quality so here it is.
Breakage’s seemingly simple yet aggresive approach to this remix builds and builds without digressing from too much from the original arrangement but still adding a much-needed punch in the face.
As for Breakage himself -- the long awaited debut album, Foundation, will see another dubstep aficionado break through into the big spotlight.
Florence & The Machine -- Dog Days (Breakage Remix) -- download
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Foundation is scheduled for release on March 22nd on Digital Soundboy.
Breakage feat Newham Generals & David Rodigan -- Hard
Stylo Gets Twisted
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed The Guardian’s exclusive preview of Gorillaz’ new album. It’s a good progession and to be honest, I didn’t even really listen to them before as fully fledged ‘group’. It was more the singles and concepts that I enjoyed.
CraigMak’s latest work is in the form of a Stylo remix and from what we’ve heard so far, it’s one of our favourites.
Speaking of Gorillaz, they’re planning to do live shows this year -- I hope they’re accompanied by as many of the album guests and humanly possible. The façade of seeing characters on a screen wears off after the first tune. I’m optimistic that they won’t disappoint.
Gorillaz -- Stylo (MAK Dubstep Bootleg Remix) -- download
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Gorillaz -- Stylo (featuring Bruce Willis)
Headlock
Received a lot of filth this week so without further adieu here’s some more.
Esser’s Headlock has been given a complex reworking by the Midnight Conspiracy men and we like it. Alot.
It’s short and sweet at just under 4 minutes but doesn’t waste any time – still features the quirky audio samples from the original and I’d love to be the person dropping this at 3.15am in a stinky and sweaty club.
Esser – Headlock (Midnight Conspiracy Remix) – download
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Lovely.
Diamond Chemistry
Let’s start the day with two remixes.
Firstly, Radioproof have made Marina & The Diamonds’ latest single Hollywood enjoyable with a gentle electro-tinged sound. Not keen on the original but I like this one.
Marina & The Diamonds -- Hollywood (Radioproof Remix) -- download
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Next up is Adam Freeland’s neon-clad electro-pop remix of The Chemists’ latest single, This City. The boys from Bristol are on tour with Fun Lovin’ Criminals at the moment (that would have to be fun). The remix is definitely a far pace away from the punchy rock original which you can check out on their MySpace.
The Chemists -- This City (Adam Freeland Remix)
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Fun Lovin’ Criminals -- Scooby Snacks -- 
Gin & Jeuce
The aptly named Juece boys from ‘Up North’ have just completed their latest works.
Now I don’t make music or play any instruments (yet) but artists/producers must feel a certain pressure to deliver when a label with such a strong background as Southern Friend officially drafts them to rework a single.
Juece were given Crookers’ reworking of Miike Snow’s In Search Of and we think they deserve a big pat on the back.
Crookers ft. Miike Snow – Remedy (Jeuce Remix) – download
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CTRL Yourself And Win Limited Edition T-Shirts (comp now closed)
It seems like an age since New Young Pony Club released their debut album and to be honest, it has been.
Fantastic Playroom was making the rounds almost four years ago but they’re back this year and there are three exciting things to tell you all.
1. They’re hot off the Topman CRTL gig last night which saw them curate and play a special gig with The Invisible and Laurel Collective all under one roof !
2. There are limited edition NYPC t-shirts (only 50 exist) which can be won RIGHT HERE on The Mahogany Blog. Details of how to enter the draw below.
3. We’ve got Rory Phillips’ remix of the latest single, Chaos, for you to download in preparation for the album – The Optimist’ – due for release on March 1st.
New Young Pony Club – Chaos (Rory Phillips Remix) - download
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To enter the draw to win the super limited edition t-shirt – simply email mahoganyblog@gmail.com with the title NYPC and your full name in the message. This competition is now closed.
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