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Remix Baby: Justin Timberlake “Lovestoned/I Think She Knows (Justice Remix)”
For some reason this morning I woke up with an insatiable need to listen to some Justin Timberlake. In doing so I realised what the world is missing-new Justin Timberlake. It’s been way too long, it’s been six years since FutureSex/LoveSounds- that’s a whole small childs worth of a justinless musical world. Do something about it, JTizzle.
Here’s a Justice remix of ”Lovestoned/I Think She Knows” (like that’s gonna make up for it)
Remix Baby: Kimbra “Settle Down (Kodak to Graph Remix)”
For the release of Kimbra’s album VOWS, Earmilk and Warner Brothers have put up the challenge for people to remix the brilliant “Settle Down” and the best one (judged by Kimbra herself) will be officially released by Warner Bros. Records UK. Here’s a crazy good one from Kodak to Graph.
Blood Orange & Florence + The Machine “Never Let Me Go (Remix)”
Dev Hynes of Blood Orange, Lightspeed Champions and Test Icicles can pretty much do anything with music. Under his current guise as Blood Orange, Hynes is championing the 80s smooth rnb sound and it just sounds amazing whether its his stuff or collaborations with Theophilus London and Solange Knowles. Oh yeah, that’s another thing, he has a few famous mates and this time around he’s put his silky smooth stamp on Florence + The Machine’s “Never Let Me Go” alongside Flo herself.
Check out the track and interview with Hynes here. (via Interview Magazine)
Remix Baby: The Weeknd “The Knowing (Emerald Ruins Remix)”
Now that The Weeknd has finished the mixtape trilogy everyone is waiting for what happens next. Just announced is an American/Canadian tour starting off in Brooklyn at the end of April, find details here. Until new things here is a remix of my favourite Weeknd track “The Knowing” by Emerald Ruins (the kid is only 15 years old), mentioned by Abel himself.
Remix Baby: Lana Del Rey “Blue Jeans (Cruelty Remix)”
Back in January I interviewed Seasfire and they mentioned a great Lana Del Rey remix by Cruelty that I should check out. Because of various things it has been unavailable until now so here it is. Not only that, I also have for you Cruelty’s remix of Seasfire’s amazing “Falling”. It’s a double whammy just because I’m really good to you.
Remix Baby: Seasfire “Falling (Roxanne Roll Remix)”
It’s been a little quiet recently on the SEASFIRE front after their Maida Vale session for the BBC but I am assured that new things are on the way! To tide us all over, here is a remix of their brilliant track “Falling” by DJ Roxanne Roll that turns the dark lo fi track into a bit of a 80s gem. Loving this.
Remix Baby: Summer Camp “Losing My Mind (St. Etienne Remix)”
The new single from Summer Camp “Losing My Mind” is being released with some extra special content including remixes and acoustic versions. Here’s the magnificent St. Etienne’s take on “Losing My Mind”, adding some dark synths here and there and some lovely 90s piano towards the end. It’s a good un.
Remix Baby: Lykke Li “I Follow Rivers (The Magician Remix)”
Oh hello there lovely remix of Lykke Li’s “I Follow Rivers” by The Magician. It may have been around for a while but it still sounds lovely today, will do tomorrow and probably next week.
Remix Baby: Lana Del Rey “Born To Die (pdp/13 remix)
It’s only a few days until Lana Del Rey’s debut album Born To Die drops and from what I hear it doesn’t disappoint, and certainly lives up to the hype. This week, a new remix of Born To Die came to light by Blur/Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn. Stripping it down, putting in a menacing bassline, a speedy beat and some chopped cut/paste/sped up samples, it just adds even more to the broodiness of the original…if possible. Pre-order Lana’s debut here.
Oh the remix. Making bad songs good, good songs great, and great songs freaking amazing. Whether you absolutely love the original, the remix (if done right) can make you discover and appreciate things in a track that often goes over looked in its original form, don’t ask me how, it just does. 2011 was a good year for remixes (However, I’m not sure if 2011 was a great year for wine…time will tell) so here are my favourite ones of the year…
LEANN GRIMES
…and I can’t pick just one. Remixer Shane Conerty aka LEANN GRIMES came to my attention with some of the best remixes I’ve heard this year. Taking indie tracks and mishing and mashing and mixing things up, LEANN GRIMES ear for music sets him apart.
I’ve always said that the problem with The xx’s Intro is its over way too quickly for my liking. Its a phenomenal song that puts you right in ‘that mood’ from the start and then its over… So thank you Kenny Burke who has extended this to eight minutes plus, adding some beats, some dazzling synth arpeggios and keeping ‘that mood’ tone. God bless you Burke.
I couldn’t stick to just one of these remixes. Each one brings something different. Sango’s adds a big beat and lets the instrumental do its thing as it rides over it. Karmas slows it down, lets the vocals do their things and adds a whistle. Both brilliant.
The Neon Lights from the UK came out with two of my favourite remixes of the year. Funnily enough they’re remixes of The xx and Bon Iver, so we’re really not breaking that much new ground in this post so far… But seriously these remixes are golden. Taking Bon Iver’s Hinnom, TX and The xx’s Crystalized and doing something amazing with both of them,
Matt & Kim: “Daylight” (Stic Man Ra Remix) + “Block After Block” (Echoes Club Edit) + (Teen Daze 80s Teen Gang Movie Remix)
I couldn’t stick to one, again. There are always some great remixes of Matt & Kim’s stuff, probably because you’ve got something pretty good to work with already. Stic Man Ra’s remix of Daylight adds a lead guitar, a tight hip hop beat and a guitar solo to close. I’ve picked two remixes of Block After Block because both bring something awesome to the Matt & Kim table. Echoes brings along some 90s piano and some synths while Teen Daze brings along video games sounds and some synths. All good fun.
I mean, who didn’t remix FTP this year. It seemed like every week someone was releasing another remix of Pumped Up Kicks. I’ve painstakingly narrowed all these down to just one favourite remix of Pumped Up Kicks by MNDR. It completely transforms the original, taking the bassline vocals and adding to it a sick dance beat. And if you want to check out all the others…soundcloud bitches.
The Naked and Famous: “Young Blood” (Dave Sitek Remix)
TV On The Radio’s Dave Sitek is a demon when it comes to remixes, and when he turned his attention to The Naked and Famous’ smash Young Blood, he did it right proud. Adding a little Japanese flavour with some massive snares, this is on par with the original and for a night out…it just noses ahead.
Adele had a helluva year in 2011, no bones about it. Rumour Has It is my favourite track off 21, and this remix just keeps up the love. This, without fail, gets me hyped for a night out, its just a massive dance track. Get involved.
Love the original and love the CSS switch on it. Keeping the fun and happy style, CSS adds some guitar and a catchy dance beat. What more could you want?
Oh this goes hard. The original went hard, but this Cazzette remix takes it to another level. It speeds up and slows down vocals, adds a dubstep break, mixes in some d’n’b and just takes it to the next level.
It was hard to narrow down RAC’s amazing year of remixes to just one, but this remix of Theophilus London’s Why Even Try is the one for me. Taking away that heavy juicy bassline and adding in a sweet video gamey riff.
Star Slinger had a huge 2011 truly making some major noise with his remixes. Having an endorsement from Childish Gambino probably didn’t hurt and much deserved with this remix of Freaks & Geeks.
Now this is one that I prefer over the original, sorry Freelance Whales. Lightwave’s remix of Hannah is infectious fun, kicking drums and synths all round and puts me in a good mood everytime so can’t be all bad.
