Filed under: Alternative, Electro, Indie, Pop | Tags: Mackintosh Braun
Oregon electro-duo Mackintosh Braun are rising in stock with their impressible singles. Their debut album The Sound has developed into an impressive success with their soft electric melodies. Find them hitting Austin, Texas later this month. Ian Mackintosh and Ben Braun are signed by Chop Shop Records.
“The idea was to create an album that you didn’t have to skip through, hopefully this is one of those albums for people.” – Mackintosh Braun on The Sound.
♫ MP3: Mackintosh Braun – On and On
♫ MP3: Mackintosh Braun – Nothing Else Is Real
♫ MP3: Mackintosh Braun – Good So Far
♫ MP3: Mackintosh Braun – Here
We begin the new year with an epic electro banger from SAVOY. The project consists of two DJs and one drummer who consistently deliver tons of raw experimental quality. Grady Smith, Ben Eberdt, and Mike Kelly represent Boulder, Colorado and are currently preparing for a short US-tour. These guys throw down so if you’re in the US, it would be worth the time to check these dates.
♫ MP3: Savoy – Automatic
BONUS!
♫ MP3: Savoy – Rhubarb
♫ MP3: Savoy – Hate Oh
No we’re not getting into Christmas music. Noelle is another slipcover artist, although this time fronting for Kidz Rec artists like 80s Kidz and The Agniss (slightly better known as Scottish Fold west of the Pacific). This project focuses primarily on successful Japanese pop covers. I found a lot of their stuff extremely interesting. We have ITMS to thank for these two gems. They recently put together a ‘Hey Japan vol. 2′ post, which showcases tons of great stuff down this line. Check it out here if you dig these.
“World’s End Supernova” is a pretty exceptional song originally by QURULI, but “Dancer On The Horizon” is actually an original (penned by The Agniss).
♫ MP3: Noelle – Dancer On The Horizon
Filed under: Alternative, Electro, Pop | Tags: Friendly Fires, Saint Etienne
Air France’s touch on Saint Etienne’s Spring brings a little up tempo to a classic. There is a real soft soul/funk vibe coming through in this track that I’m loving. Saint Etienne consist of Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley, and Pete Wiggs. All of which come together to produce some interesting alternative electronica. They have a lot of great stuff online. Follow up if you want to hear something else good.
Air France on the other hand have hit my library a number of times. I really enjoy what they do to this track. If you’re new to AF definitely look into their rendition of Friendly Fires Skeleton Boy. It’s absolutely fantastic!
♫ MP3: Saint Etienne – Spring (Air France Remix)
BONUS!
Filed under: Alternative, Disco, Electro, New Wave | Tags: MAU, Rockets
In 2004 MAU (Man and Unable) were created in Denmark before jumping ship to Lisbon, Portugal. Now the group are working on their third album after releasing Man and Unable in 2006, and Tales of Wonder, Fur and Deception in 2008. The Rockets remix is a bit of a playback from the last month but is a great tease for the next album due out in January. The extended dub is really where it’s at, but the original remix is pretty decent too and brings in many of the original vocal samples.
♫ MP3: MAU – Tobaggan (Rockets Remix)
Filed under: Alternative, Ambient House, Disco House, Electro, Instrumental, Soundscape, Videos | Tags: Cinnamon Chasers
Russ Davies, the one man wrecking crew that is the Cinnamon Chasers has produced a spectacular minimix. The music itself is an illusion of sound. It’s something that feels timeless, endless, and can easily captivate you in every aspect. Luv Deluxe, arguably the Chasers most dominant and recognizable track is a magnificent production piece. It’s one of those tracks that always catches you just right no matter what your mood.
This minimix showcases a lot of the technical capabilities Davies holds. We were lucky enough to get it in our inbox.
Cinnamon Chasers are represented by the label Modus Records.
♫ MP3: Cinnamon Chasers – Minimix
♫ MP3: Cinnamon Chasers – Luv Deluxe
Filed under: Alternative, Club, Electro, Funk, Videos | Tags: Kasper Bjørke, Tomboy Remix, WhoMadeWho
Kasper Bjørke’s new single is absolutely dirty. The track was was released on HFM two weeks ago and has since exploded across the net. Thomas Barfod and WhoMadeWho celebrated its release by producing its best remix yet. I just can’t get enough.
Bjørke’s new single can be found on his new album set to be released in early 2010.
♫ MP3: Kasper Bjørke – Young Again (WhoMadeWho & Tomboy Remix)
If you like what you hear, Barfod has a wide array of new funky electro beats and dreamy-synth soundscapes on his myspace that are worth checking out.
Music video released October 23, 2009: dir. by Karim Huu Do. A Fortune Production.
