Electro Batch #3

Electro. W00t! And all tracks be 320. Also, the kid in above picture has hair just like J, and I'm pretty sure J has done something like that before.

-M

The Numbers Song (Turbotito Remix) - Acid Girls (Golden Banana)
This shit rules, it's super ravey, weird Electro that would just get everyone dancing in like a really primal way.

Best Party Ever (Jordan Lightyear & Jimmy 2 Sox Remix) - Toecutter
A very well done remix of a remix of a classic. This maybe should be under House batch, but I feel like it would fit in better with an Electro set.

DIG IT (Original) - Noise Lab
It samples The Warriors. And it's a banger. I'm sold.

Love Like A Sunset (Shuttle Remix) - Phoenix
Shuttle being a member of Passion Pit, this track has Indie fucking engraved on it. However, it's actually a very well made Electro track. A bit fast for sets though.

Exterior (Broke One Remix) - The Nerd Follia
Pretty track and also danceable.

My Adidas (Pilotpriest Remix) - Run DMC
Great Electro remix of Old School Hip-hop. It's got really hard hitting synths/drums.

Mama Used To Say - Jupiter
Really synth poppy Electro. Pretty voice.

Running Out (Fenech-Soler Remix) - Mimó
Really down with the drop in this track, not a banger but just cool.

I Can Talk (French Horn Rebellion Remix) - Two Door Cinema Club
More synth pop stuff. Got Kitsune written all over it.

Happy Thoughts - Odahl
Super happy track (no shit Sherlock) with great vocal chopping.

Electro Batch #3 Zipped

BONUS:
Louboutins (Jeremy Word Remix) - J Lo
Got another track dropped in my inbox from Jeremy Word. You can grab his other track that we posted HERE. This one's an Electro House banger.

Alex Metric System?

I love Alex Metric almost as much as I love puns, whether they're brilliant or just plain awful. He's a Brit that makes awesome Electro and I believe has some affiliation with Radio 1. His remixes are seriously top notch, and if you're up on your Electro there's a pretty good chance you've already got at least one. And on that note, here are some more:

-M

Deadly On A Mission (Alex Metric Mix) - Alex Metric (Golden Banana)
This self remix is absolutely incredible. The hook is so catchy, you'll find yourself singing along to this one for a long time to come.

Lisztomania (Alex Metric Remix) - Phoenix (Silver Banana?)
Slower than I'd like for a set, but my god this remix is amazing. Probably my favorite remix of any Phoenix track, and I know there are a bunch.

All The Cash (Alex Metric Remix) - Evil Nine
This just reminds me of the time when all I listened to was Electro and there was nothing else, none of that 'gay euro house shit.' Boy how times have changed, but I still appreciate the nostalgia.

One More Chance (Alex Metric Remix) - Bloc Party
Just another great remix to add to the list.

Alex Metric Collection
Zipped // By Track

Flashmob

Yeah, if I was gonna post this album up, I probably should have done it a little closer to release. I don't know, maybe it won't get taken down this way. But in case you missed it, VITALIC RELEASED A NEW ALBUM! I'm not gonna review it myself (though I will say it definitely did not disappoint me, and I've been amped for this shit for a long time). Instead, I will direct you to a review by Ilictronix, which you can see HERE.

Must see this man live before death.

-M

Flashmob - Vitalic

BONUS:
Love Like A Sunset (Shuttle Remix) - Phoenix
Awesome. It's a bit fast for DJing (134), but you can slow it down to 130 and it still sounds pretty fine. Shuttle is a member of Passion Pit, for reference.

Funk's on the Agenda

Funkagenda is a producer from the UK who's been (along with Mark Knight who he works with a lot) tearing shit up. Of course we all already know that the line between Tech house and Prog House is a small one in many senses. It really varies from song to song, but this stuff definitely has that tech feel, but every once in a while I'll catch a glimpse of that Prog shit. Somebody I've been listening to for quite a while and definitely deserves some attention.

Hey, don't forget to vote for DJ Mag's top 100 DJ poll (HERE)

-J

What the Fuck (Original Mix) by Funkagenda, Very well known, if you've ever been to a rave or maybe even a club you probably will have heard this song. I'm pretty sure the vocals are a Fatboy Slim sample


Good Times (Original Mix) by Funkagenda and Mark Knight, Great sample, Peace all of the time.

Man With the Red Face by Funkagenda HELL YES

If I Ever Feel Better (Mark Knight and Funkagenda) by Phoenix, Such cool cutting of those vocals. A must get.

Raindrop (Funkagenda Remix) by Basement Jaxx, Beautiful, like really beautiful. I feel like if you made this song, girls would just surround you every time you played it.

88 (Mark Knight & Funkagenda Remix) by Dave Spoon

I'll just throw this in too: Street Spirit (Funkagenda Remix) by Radiohead

All in One Zip

My Collection by Track

The Buffalo Bunch

The Buffalo Bunch is an awesome French House from the early 2000's duo composed of Raw Man and Play Paul. These guys are my favorite French House producers second to Daft Punk. Their music is incredibly fun, light-hearted, and have the best disco basslines. It's hard to be listening to these guys without a smile and a foot tap or a head nod. These guys know how to construct a house track.

Freakin' You (Buffalo Bunch Remix) - Jungle Brothers
"When I get to your place I wanna turn up the highs and turn up the bass." If you know the original, you'll be amazed.

"If I Ever Feel Better, I'll Go to the Disco" (Said The Buffalo Bunch) - Phoenix
Awesome disco track, and especially relevant with the big Phoenix buzz due to their new, awesome album. Grab it HERE.

Close Your Eyes (Buffalo Bunch / We In Music Remix) - Bebel Gilberto
Baby making music: latin style.

Chillin' Con Carne (Por Favor Mix by We in Music vs. The Buffalo Bunch) - Modjo
Classic French House sound. Great example of the genre.

Taking It To The Streets - The Buffalo Bunch (Also known as T.I.T.T.S.)
God I love this sample What a fucking cool song. Cool like in the traditional sense of the word, not like the "oh look at my trendy ass leather jacket and moustache" way. You know who you are.

Music Box - The Buffalo Bunch

Buffalo Club - The Buffalo Bunch
Buffalo Beats - The Buffalo Bunch
The only release on Thomas Bangalter's label, Scratché. Like really, the label only released THIS vinyl.

We Don't Care (Buffalo Bunch Night Train Mix) - Audio Bullys
This track is not typical of their style at all. It's really hardcore and ravey.

Now That Love Has Gone (The Buffalo Bunch Cryin' in the Dark Mix) - We In Music
Really really really really really poppy. Like uber-pop.

Foxxy (The Buffalo Bunch Remix) - Cassius
This is the only track I have of theirs that I'm not crazy about. It might be because I'm crazy about the the original Cassius track, but I just feel like it doesn't stand up to their other work. Maybe you will feel differently.

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

It's leaked.  Unfortunately, it's not the best quality (160 kbps), but at least we get to hear the entire thing start to finish.  Really digging it so far, haven't quite listened to the whole thing yet.  It's cool to see that a band like Phoenix that was around when Daft Punk released Homework (which I now own on vinyl) is still highly respected and still making great material.  2009 Tour...?

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix - Phoenix

Updates as I listen:

Love Like A Sunset is a fantastic song.  Love it.  Probably my favorite on the album.