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4.29.2011

F.Y.I.F. Vol. 7

Alright, so today for my short and rushed post, we've got two songs. Both remixes of Holidays by Miami Horror, and both very different songs. A dubstep banger and a hiphop remix that flows over the beats very smoothly. Hopefully, you guys enjoy them and have a smashing Friday!

Miami Horror is a 1 or 4 part indie-electropop(I know,long) band or producer that hails from Melbourne. I know, a bit confusing, allow me to explain. The monkier can refer to the 4 part live stage band that has swept across Austrilia and is about to move to America, or it can refer to their producer, Benjamin Plant. I'd say it's a tad bit excessive, maybe they should split that up, but irrelevant, they make good music! XV is the vocalist and remixer of the second first track. Yeah, we've got alot of artists to get through! He's a 25 year old lyricist from Kansas who made it big last summer when he was signed to WB records. He got noticed by pumping out content, they signed him after his explosion of popularity on his 12th mixtape. Yeah, 12. Anyways, he graduated with IB from high school so I gotta give him some respect for that. Sposhrock is finally someone that we've talked about before. He's an electronic producer from Toronto, which is awesome. Anyways, yeah, it's a pretty big cast.

The first song, I've gotta speed this up by the way,is a redux of the song and it turns out very well. Changing the meaning with some catchy and racey lyrics, it's fun to listen to and some of the lyrics make me laugh. Of course, it doesn't have any higher meaning really, but who cares. The second is a honest dubstep remix of a good song. SposhRock adds dubstep to his ever increasing bag of genre's in which he excels and does so very well. It's alot more laid back then the first song, but at the same time, how laid back can a song be when it's drop could break windows.

So as I rush off, sorry about that, I hope you guys enjoy the songs, and have a good two days, you'll get more music to feed your addiction(and mine) then! I'm out.

Foreign Exchange Student(Ft. Miami Horror)-XV
Holidays(SposhRock Remix)-Miami Horror

4.27.2011

Suspensful Succession

As usually of late, I am going to apologize in advance for the post being short, sorry ♥! Anyways, we've got an old mashup that I just listened to again and decided that it merited being posted to aT.

The two original songs are good on their own, the first one I get to talk about is by deadmau5 and
Kaskade. These two make up some of the biggest names in electronic and dance music. Of course, this kind of fame comes with usually a limit in the genre of songs that they make. However, both have seemed to avoid this and move into some different genres of electronica. Their contribution to the song is I Remember a trance anthem with a pretty cool music video, even though it's more of a short film.

The Xx is a British indie pop band that met at school. Yeah, not very exciting but still pretty cool. Anyways, they made a huge splash on the universal music scene getting some big acclaim for their first album in '09 xx. They cover alot of songs of other people, and this song, Shelter, is a cover of Hercules Love Affair. The Xx are big, so watch out for them.

Austin Eterno is the mastermind behind this song, and honestly I don't really know anything about him. I think he comes from Burlington, Vermont but beyond that I don't know. He's got a bunch of music up on his Soundcloud. I do suggest you check it out cause it is pretty damn good.

So there we have it, it's up late but hopefully the post is packed with information that you guys enjoy! The song is good no doubt, so listen to it and push your hands to the light. I'm out!

I Remember Shelter (The Xx vs Deadmau5 & Kaskade)-Austin Eterno
If this song doesn't work I'll fix it when I get home

4.25.2011

Save The World

Today we've got an interesting song, especially for this Easter Monday, I hope everyone is enjoying their big dinners and abundance of chocolate eggs. A dubstep banger to wake you guys up from your daze of laziness, and to penetrate your brain by way of ear drums. So, without further adieu, here is a massive blast from the past years of video gaming.

So I hope everyone reading this played Ocarina of Time for the N64 because if not, you really missed out on a very enjoyable game. But, that's a minor issue now, what's more important is that if you haven't, this song will not inspire as much nostalgia as it did for me. Anyways, Ephixa is a Canadian electronic music producer from Toronto. Seems ever musician from Canada comes from either Toronto or Montreal, but again, irrelevant. He started out producing Hardstyle, a very aggressive genre that I discovered a few years ago, and fell in love with for a time. Well lust is probably a better term, it's fun for a romp but doesn't have any complexity to it. Anyways, after that, he made the pretty easy connection to dubstep. Another hard hitting genre that lives in the bass. Anyways, he's starting to get some deserved recognition.

This song is pretty much the most nostalgia I've ever felt, and it certainly was nice to hear recently as I head into university, it's good to remember years before. The samples of the flute in this song are good contrast the the absolute hammer of dubstep. The Navi samples are nice, even though in game that voice was the MOST annoying thing ever. The change in pace is good, something lost on many producers, pedal to the metal all the time is fine, but the change in pace makes the drops that much more impressive.

Anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed your holidays and this song is not a bad way to end them I hope. I'm out!


Lost Woods-Ephixa

4.23.2011

Narrow Stairs

So today is going to be a quick post. Easter and all, family attacks and turkey gets eaten. And we forget why Easter is important, not that it is to me but I suppose the origin is a good thing to know. Anyways, here we have it, a song about a depressing city to some, while it is the epitome of energy and fun to others, LA.

Death Cab For Cutie has hit the niche of successful indie bands. And indie they are, right down to the style of their clothes and the lyrics of their songs. But they make enjoyable and accessible songs. Sure, some might get a deeper meaning out of some of there stuff but honestly, I just like their music. They come from Bellingham, WA which is cool cause that's really close to me. And it's a nice place, however I can see how moving to LA might be a bit of a problem for someone from there. For being so close to Seattle, it is a much different city, and even Seattle is miles different from most other major US cities. But I digress, they've got a new album coming out on May 31st, and there is tons of buzz about it. For good reason, check out some of the songs they've released so far from it and you can see why people are excited. It's may produce some good summer anthems,even though May is a bit early to start thinking about those.

The song you should be listening to by now is one that goes against what many people make out the be true. LA, is for most, a city of high hopes and sunny beaches. In reality, it's much like most other cities, people go to work everyday and come home every night. Only difference, is that there's more people,the sun is hotter and there are occasional movie stars around. Needless to say, it doesn't really "smack my gob" but it's a nice place I suppose. Of course me, being pasty and not liking heat, it wouldn't be my ideal living place. Anyways, it would seem that Death Cab For Cutie also share my sentiments, not really feeling the love for this starry city.

Once again, sorry for the short post, I tried to stretch it out, but it's alot of talking in circles. I hope you guys are having a good Easter weekend! I'm out ♥


Why You'd Want to Live Here-Death Cab For Cutie

4.21.2011

Melodic Musings

Before you quit right away from the start for those of you that don't like what sounds like house, I promise you it's much different. So hear it out, or get the radio cut, it's alot shorter and still has all the magic it can give! So now that's taken care of,we move onto the song that makes me wanna dance in the streets at night.

Right, so that's a tad strange of a start to a post for me, but let us get to it. Adrian Lux is a guy that is making a name for himself on the electronic scene, and it's because of the magical melodies that he can create. I don't know if we've talked about him here before, but I don't think so. So you get the full deal, yay! Adrian Lux is a Swedish born and raised electronic mastermind from Stockholm, and he's got some great support to start, signed with dance world giant Ultra Records, he's poised just from that to get some air time. Stack that on top of the ability to cut and mix through genre's ranging from dance to some of M.I.A's most sought after lyrics. He took a trip to Brazil soon after graduation high school and was exposed to the electro scene there, and it moved him to try out his hand at trying to make people dance for hours. And it sure worked, he's got respect from big names like deadmau5 and kaskade, as well as blog love and radio stations as big as BBC1 as fans.

So the melody created by this song literally kept me up for a day, I couldn't get it out of my head and I didn't want to. Acoustic guitar has always done it for me, and mix that in with some beautiful vocals along with a nice bassline plus a ton of synths makes me a very happy camper. What I said about making me want to dance was true, and that's honestly don't something that I feel like doing on a daily basis. In short, I really do like this song, and I don't know why it took me song long to post it and share it with you guys.

Hope you guys have a good Good Friday being easter weekend and all, I know I will. I'm out.


Teenage Crime-Adrian Lux
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^Radio cut I like this one better

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4.19.2011

Serene Sensations

I know, I didn't get a post up yesterday, I'm sorry. Two tests later today, that's my legitimate excuse for not writing. Don't leave me, we're just getting to know each other. Anyways, today we have a beauty of a song by some guy that hails from Victoria that we've listened to before, Germany Germany.

Honestly, I do not understand his name, but that's just how it goes. He is Drew Harris, a Victoria,BC native. Oh hell yeah, throw it up for my province! Anyways,he started making waves last year as he pumped out content fast and it was good. An indie electro flow that caught the attention of some top flight blogs and rocketed up Hype Machine, and better yet most of it was FREE! Check his music out that's up on Distorted Disco. Anyways, he's got a lo-fi sound mixed with the skratchi-ness(totally a word) of basement production, constantly giving the impression of a tactile thing. Just my impression, but it seems so much more real, and starting live shows with an amalgamation of other Victoria artists, they some how pull of a live showing of this music. Honestly, I'm impressed, and I'm hoping I get the chance to go see GG sometime in May when they come to Vancouver. But, if not, that's how it goes, I still love the music!

Couple things here, the music is below on SoundCloud because I wanna give respect where respect is due, and because the link was on my Facebook front page and I'm lazy. So download it from there, or if that doesn't work, you can get it here from his website. Next thing is the music video for the song. It's by an indie film maker from Germany, actually from Germany, not an impostor, and it's clips from a full film that uses lots of Harris' music. Soooo I encourage you to check it out but it's really up to you. I like it, which is weird because alot of indie stuff I just lose my mind when they try to be clever and end up being pompous asshats. But, I digress, the music is amazing and that's all that it really boils down too.

I hope you guys love the song as much as I do, I've listened to it a stupid amount of times in the last weekish, and I still want to put it on repeat and just vibe. Anyways, I'm out!


Take Me Home by Germany Germany

4.16.2011

Dining to Dubstep

Last night I had nothing to do, which was kinda depressing but that's just how it goes. Anyways, I decided to make dinner and listen to a backlog of dubstep that's been sitting on my iTunes for a few weeks without ratings, and I hate when my songs don't have ratings. Anyways, I stumbled across this gem in the middle of my meal and lost my mind. A perfect fit for eating, a nice chillwave dubstep with some very clear vocals over top. Anyways, to you I present this.

James Vincent McMorrow is the man we can thank for this song, he's an Ireland native who recorded and played all his music for his debut album Early in the Morning. A feat to say the least, but even more impressive is that he did it in the middle of no where on the Ireland coast. He got huge acclaim for his work from magazines and blogs all over the world. His vocals are calming and his lyrics tell a story, wading into the mystical at times. To me, he reminds me alot of Elliot Smith. Of course, that's just my opinion, some of you mind not see it all.

Adventure Club are the lovely people that provided the dubstep part of this song. And they did it very nicely indeed. Christian Srigley and Leighton James are a Canadian duo that are from Montreal, perhaps the biggest music central in all of Canada. Anyways, they formed in early 2011, and they are working fast, already produced an EP and getting some big ups from blogs like earmilk and welikeit.indie. They're making a splash for sure, and hopefully this is just the beginning.

So next time you're home alone and you're making dinner, think of this song and blast it, you could be surprised at just how relaxing dubstep can be, until the drop comes and you slam your fork into your hand . Anyways, enjoy the tune everyone, I'm out!


We Don't Eat(Adventure Club Dupstep Remix)-James Vincent McMorrow

4.14.2011

Nonsense Names

I'm gunna have to jump right into this one cause I don't have much time to write this post but I'll try to be as thorough as possible, apologies for the short post in advance though!

Gorilla Warefare Tactics is a hip-hop group based out of New York City, yet they take rhymeing queues from Chi-town legend Common. So GWT was a big surprise to me, with a name like that I expected something more along the lines of Immortal Technique and Atmosphere's rage fueled rhyming style, but the surprise was nice, and made a very good opening for this talented trio.

They're supposed to release a mixtape this time so keep your eyes open for that, it'll be hotter then the summer sun, and I can't wait for it. The start of this song was a nice lo-fi scratch, kinda reminds me of the start of Dead Prez's music video for Hip-Hop. But that's just me. And I'm sadly out of time now, I'm out!


Temptations-Gorilla Warfare Tactics

4.12.2011

Repetative Remedy

Let's jump right in today shall we? Hopefully I get my song hosting problem fixed rather quickly but for now I'll just mooch of other sites. Out of respect, check out the sites that I link to for the music, it'll be as the album title for most of them. But if not, well sorry if I don't give the proper respects

Mike Posner is the singer that burst onto the scene in the summer of 2010 with Cooler Then Me. That song was pretty much my anthem last summer, and for good reason. Big Sean was sampled on the album version as opposed to both the video and radio versions, and it was much better, some of Posner's lines were altered too, once again the album version was better. But that's neither here nor there, this song was off his mixtape he made before he launched his 31 Minutes to Takeoff which has an interesting namesake. He did all this while attending Duke University and maintaining something like a 3.9 GPA and touring on the weekends. Doesn't really matter what degree he was getting, that's pretty impressive. Anyways, he's making another album at the moment and it's turning out pretty well, if the latest verse he's put up with Lil'Wayne is any indication.

AudioDax is a young duo that met at DePauw University in Indiana, and, both being musically talented decided to record some stuff together. It turned out well, and they started turning heads fast. Made up of Tremble, an a producer and singer, and Krypton Flo an emcee the two bring a very interesting combination of music to the table. Click their name up above, it'll lead you to their website and you can get some free music off of them, and that just makes me like 20x cooler...than me. That was a stretch, but anyways, the song is a very melodic, glitchy make you dance type of song, and it ends well for everyone involved. Alot of the original song is maintained while more rhythm and drops are added. Honestly, I never really thought about making a dubstep remix of this song, but I suppose it does make sense considering the beat and the...good natured(sarcasm) lyrics.

Hopefully, Posner keeps turning out songs with strong vocals beats that hit the niche between pop and dance music. Of course, the dubstep remix helped with the potentially repetitive beat, and everyone left dancing. I'm out!


Cheater(AudioDax Dubstep Remix)-Mike Posner

4.10.2011

Unfocused Eyes

So today we've got a nice chillwave vocal trance thing going on for you guys. It seems pretty fitting for me seeing as it's pouring rain outside and that's no fun, but it is giving me a chance to do pretty much nothing all day and not feel bad about it, so without press play and enjoy a this mellow tune on a lazy Sunday.

Cinnamon Chasers is an alias for Londoner new to the scene, starting releasing back in 2008 with his latest album which this song comes from Science. Prior to being Cinnamon Chasers, he was a couple other things, and has been playing live in clubs around the world for about 4 years. Science was released this year, and it shows a pretty major shift in his music, and he's got some pretty big notice for it, especially with a club version coming out pretty soon. Music has always been around this guy, his father and uncle were part of the English Invasion band The Kinks that gained popularity in America around the same time the Beatles did.

The song itself is reminds me alot of a fusion of Daft Punk and ATB. Yeah, pretty random I know, but the vocals remind alot of the ones used in Discovery and the music sounds like ATB's trance sounding stuff. Of course, this is simply my opinion, and I'd be glad to hear what you guys think. Honestly, it hurts I've had this blog since November I think, and zero comments. That's just not cool, but I digress. Science is sadly not as standout as I thought it would be, but it does have moments of great sparks, and it's those that make me say you guys should check it out, and keep an eye on this guy. He's got some pretty big things coming.

With that, my post is done, and I can go back to relaxing on this depressing Sunday,and hope that you guys enjoy the music as much as I did. I'm out!


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4.08.2011

F.Y.I.F.! Vol. 6

Gunna be a short post, just a warning. I've got class in a few minutes so I'm typing this up to get it up early, just because I love you guys so much. Also because it acts as a good way to not be doing homework which I should be doing! In any rate, you get some good music with some Canadian influence.

You guys have heard from The Girls Can Hear Us! before, they're a dance rap group from near Toronto, Ontario. As it happens,they now only consist of Will Steep, not the electronic producer Ed Huzzar. However, in this song, they are a team of both. And this is probably the better combination in my humble opinion. Anyways, Mr. Steep provides some sexual lyrics and over some very nice beats.

SposhRock is another Canadian, also hailing from somewhere in Ontario, not sure where, but it does mean that being from the same province, they've probably known each other for some time, as there aren't too many towns where bigger shows happen. Toronto and Ottawa jump to mind. The Dirty Tee's are yet another Canadian duo, also from Ontario, this time from London. Now they are LA based, but their roots make me proud. They are mainly electro producers so this song is a bit different, however the influence unmistakable.

So there you have it, a Canadian dance rap masterpiece. Well, maybe not that far, but for sure good enough to pump through the speakers tonight!


Drugs,Dancin'(The Dirty Tees & SposhRock Remix)-The Girls Can Hear Us!

4.05.2011

Cityscape Dreams

So yeah, I'm gunna try to make this an actual post and not something hastily thrown together like my last one's have been. Sorry about that, trying to get my life on track is deceptively difficult, but to fulfill my compulsion to share music, and my love of it, I shall relax and release this expansive dose of words upon anyone foolish enough to read them! Thank you by the way ♥

Somethingalamode is a duo that hails from the detestably cultured city of Paris. Thomas Roussel and Yannick Grandjean are the two young(ish) gentlemen that make up this blend of delicate strings and pleasantly blended electro with a strong attachment to the city they're from. As you should know, France, and Paris in particular, has a huge electronic scene, and while I don't really like the language I was forced to pretend to learn, I do enjoy the music that comes from the city. The classical training of these two comes out very strong with the mood of the piece, having some (Grade 4 Royal Conservatory) training, I feel slightly suited to say that there is a classic influence undoubtedly present.

K.Flay is the other contributing artist and we've talked about this talented Standford grad, and she is back with her unique voice and smoky lyrics that make me wanna push my lands into the light. I don't think a better candidate could have been chosen for singing this song. Pance Party did the remix, and this is another group that we've talked about. Well listened to I had no idea who they were but I'm back, and armed with some knowledge. The group is actually a trio from San Fran who have launched on the electro scene in the past few years, and man, good for them. Admittedly, they're bio sounds a little ponce-ish(?) but hell, they're famous so maybe it's supposed to. I dunno, but what I do know is that they make good remixes. This one, by keeping the concept intact while melding beats together and showing a surprising amount of musical maturity, they captured the ears of many people.

So they've all got some serious talent, and the combination of them is for sure a unique sound, and it worked out well, and didn't self destruct in their faces. Of course, some of it could use work as the transitions appear a bit rush at times, it is for sure one of my most listened to songs this last month. See you in two days, I'm out!


5 AM(Pance Party Remix)-SomethingALaMode ft. Kflay

4.04.2011

Far Away

Hopefully I can get this post up early, it's my first day back at school after a very nice two week break, but anyways, this song is actually related to my most recent musings. Right now, it's actually pouring rain and cold outside, but yesterday it was sunny and I was in shorts so I thought I'd write about this song, in hopes that it might influence the weather.

To be honest, before I'd hear this song, I had no idea who this New York based duo were, and how interesting a combination they form but their very separate skill sets compliment each other nicely, adding a very personal touch to all of their songs. Shy Child was formed by two friends who decided that NY was good place to start a band. And why not, it's not a bigger population then all of Canada, someone's bound to enjoy your music. Actually though, they are pretty good, and their combinatione of electronica with some rock hits home with a lot of people.

Typically, their lyrics reflect their rock influences, while their music shows their love for synthesizers and keytars. Of course, this will lead to some people claiming perversion of both genres, but I like the odd duo, and I hope you guys while share some of my sentiments. At least give it a listen. The song, is as I said, very much based on Summer, such as the title represents. Teenage sex and hazy eyes seem to a fairly accurate representation of high school summers. I'm having my last one this year, as I graduate in July and that's pretty terrifyiing. But speaking of school, the bell just rung so I've gotta go, enjoy the song everyone, I'm out!

Summer-Shy Child

4.02.2011

Deathly Suspense

This is probably going to be a short post, but I'll try to stretch it out a bit longer. Just for you guys, and because this song is on repeat while I write this post and it's a damn awesome song! Usually, when I go to post a song I mash refresh on my iTunes DJ thing until I see a song that I feel like writing, but this time my inspiration came from actually getting a pair of Ray Bans! These ones right here♥

A-Trak is a Montreal born DJ/turntablist that has headlined by merging the hip-hop scene with the dance-electronic scene. And for that sir, I salute you. He's done some pretty big stuff, recording with Kanye West when he was good(Graduation and before), and even producing and releasing Kid Cudi's Day N' Night on his label Fool's Gold. Yeah, he's that fantastic, working with Lupe again when he was good and wrote his own song. Along with all the rap artists he's worked with, he's made plenty of waves in the electronic world, working with people like MSTRCRFT and Boys Noize. As you can tell, I like him.

This song is an upbeat production that marries the dance-inducing feeling electronica brings with some snappy lyrics and swagger of the rap game. It's a good marriage, that doesn't push the boundaries and neither side files for a divorce, they even have children. Sorry, stretched that metaphor WAY past it's limit. Hopefully you get my point, it has just the right amount of each genre to turn out well, and turn out well it does, showing A-Trak's experience with producing this kind of music, he brings it all to the table for a very under-appreciated song.

Like I said, sorry, this post was short, that's how it goes, I still got it up before too late I hope! Have a good one guys, I'm out!

Ray Ban Vision-A-Track feat CyHi Da Prynce