U-Tern (Oliver)
Not much is known about this Wayfarer’ed Vancouverite other than what he’s made available to the world via his myspace page. Last time I went to a myspace site my web browser cried, so I’m not going to bother but you can if you wish. Reason for his scarcity under this moniker may be the … Read more
Mister Lies & Different Sleep – Mass EP
Absent Fever is a genre-hopping Chicago digi-label that will pleasantly surprise you with a quality release by an obscure artist that you are 100% guaranteed to have never heard before. Mister Lies & Different Sleep are no exception. The following are words that start with W that also apply to this release: -whispery -wonderful -warm … Read more
Softwar
Softwar is one of the rare instances of dance music actually being better without the “e”. The joint partnership of Myles du Chateau & Jeremy Lloyd, Softwar is trying to do to the dance music industry what the partnership of Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer did for the Software industry. Here is probably my favorite … Read more
Shit Hot SoundSystem
He’s got a blog of his own but the real gems are located over at his soundcloud page. Shit Hot picks out certified disco jams and applies another layer of polish – chopping, looping, and generally tightening them for up 2012-era dance floors. Alexander O'Neal – Criticize (Shit Hot Soundsystem Edit) Let me “point” you … Read more
New Mixtape
Excuse the self-promotion, but we just threw together another batch of tunes for your exercising entertainment. Also excuse the time or two when the train veered a little bit off the tracks; serves me right for mixing all old tunes with no sync button. Thanks to all who came out for our gig at Smartbar … Read more
Weekend Express – 2 The Rhythm
A disco re-edit done very very right. No download accompanying this post because I procrastinated and haven’t bought the record yet. Another solid release from Wolf Music though, as expected. (YOU BETTER NOT FUCKING SELL OUT OF THIS ONE BEFORE I BUY IT). Weekend Express is another one of the guys perpetuating the stereotype that … Read more
Canyons – When I See You Again + Remix
The Canyons in question are not the American country group that later went on to become Lonestar or the Seattle-area restaurant specializing in “Baby Back Ribs, Sizzling Fajitas and Juicy Burgers to Crisp Specialty Salads, Spicy Fish Tacos, Outrageous Burritos, Tasty Wraps and much more”. Rather, they are a group of Australian synth-poppers who have … Read more
M A N I K Edits
You all probably know MANIK by now. I mean, for Christs’ sake, DJ Mag named him one of their official ‘Hot To Watch 2011′. That’s basically like winning an Oscar or getting appointed to a cabinet position. This young synth-master has put tracks out on labels like Ovum, Culprit, Poker Flat and Hot Creations; not … Read more
Sister Sledge Edits
Our blogging hiatus is over. We’ve recovered from arguably our most fun gig yet and should probably stop being such music hoarders. So here are two Sister Sledge Jacker-staples, and a new one that will likely get some play this summer. Up first is Eyan‘s effects-y take on “Pretty Baby”. A fairly straightforward re-touch that … Read more
WILDKATS Edits + Chicago Show
A little more than 24 hours from now, WILDKATS will be setting up shop for what promises to be another memorable Chicago after hours party. Their sound perfectly embodies the late night vibes that will no doubt be in abundance at which ever loft or basement houses the party; sultry vocals, thick kicks and Hot … Read more
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