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Damn, floored in under 1 minute. Is that a record or something? This funky, bad-ass groovy remix Gigamesh provides of one of the latest Apple music finds (think of the commercial where the singer goes "Take me to your best friend's house" - that's "Tongue Tied") is so jaw-droppingly funnalicious that's it's hard to remember that remixes come any faster than this. It's pure pop bliss, riding every possible aural wave to every possible endorphine-releasing synapse in your brain. If you aren't jamming out, snapping your fingers, clapping, bopping your head, our outright cheering this collaboration on by the end, then we'll give you your money back. By the way, it was free, so don't actually ask us for money.
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Song of the Day: Grouplove - "Tongue Tied (Gigamesh Remix)" originally appeared on About.com Dance Music / Electronica on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 at 00:54:42.
Die Antwoord, to the uninformed eye or ear, may come across as some German group akin to Scooter. However, the trio comes from Cape Town, and this cultural association influences much of their music in a style called Zef (an Afrikaans word translating somewhat loosely into "working class whites"), which utilizes out-of-date sounds in a modern way. Hence why "I Fink U Freeky" surges forward like the new Mortal Kombat song for 2012 (with elements of the techno classic "Jump" by the Movement.) You may recall Die Antwoord from their uber-kitschy track "Rich Bitch" which was both terrible and brilliant. "I Fink U Freeky" is a step up, and 100% more cohesive a track, but you may want to try to ignore the video which seems to make Yolandi Visser, the female singer, into the anti-Dev. Or maybe her neglected twin sister. We wonder if the destruction of the Beats heads phones is a dig on their former record label Interscope? Anyway, for the Scooter, Lords of Acid, and Nicki Minaj fans out there, enjoy!
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Song of the Day: Die Antwoord - "I Fink U Freeky" originally appeared on About.com Dance Music / Electronica on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 09:54:33.
Recently Madonna described Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" as reductive. That seems like an optimal description for the much buzzed about "Bad Girls" by MIA. The track is a pretty standard 90s era hip hop track with middle eastern influences sprinkled throughout it. The lyrics aren't necessarily flat, just not interesting or saying anything that is thought provoking which you would expect from the edgy-statement making MIA. Maybe the thought of just being boastful about the swagger of "Bad Girls' is edgy enough or it's a response to the similar sounding Panjabi MC "Mundian To Bach Ke" (aka "Beware of the Boys")? The video might be controversial with dancers in the full body dress of religious garments being seductive but the rest of the video feels like something Missy Elliott would have done in the late 90s (costumes, dancings, extreme car stunts.) From another artist, "Bad Girls" could be a fun pop song but from MIA you expect something more interesting - rather than a mash of 90s/00s musical and visual styles. Speaking of reductive, didn't her flicking off the camera during the Superbowl performance with Madonna remind you of Janet Jackson in 2004?
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Song of the Day: MIA - "Bad Girls" originally appeared on About.com Dance Music / Electronica on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 02:34:27.
This is probably the most fun Madonna has had on a record in a long time. "Give Me All Your Lovin" is mindless, bubblegum pop with a fast beat that recalls everything from Toni Basil's "Mickey" and Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend" to her own classics "Material Girl" and "Ray of Light." Throw in a bit of "Misirlou," Martin Solveig's beats and short raps by MIA and Nicki Minaj, and you've got a fun mashed-up dance pop song that sounds modern enough for today's club kids and relatable enough for their parents. Wow, has Madonna's music gone the way of Disney movies - trying to include something for everyone? The video is the obvious Superbowl tie-in with Madonna playing with football players around what looks like a set from the movie Dick Tracy (maybe that's the explanation for the retro blond curly hair). While some may say including the Jabbawockeez dance troupe, MIA and Nicki Minaj is a desperate attempt to seem relevant in 2012, I would disagree. Throughout her career, Madonna has always been one to borrow elements of culture and spin them her own way. Anyway, at every point in the song and the video, Madonna is clearly the star.
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Song of the Day: Madonna ft MIA and Nicki Minaj - "Give Me All Your Lovin" originally appeared on About.com Dance Music / Electronica on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 10:33:51.
The sweet voice behind "Don't Mess" and "Hanna" comes back with the cutest video ever. It's like that commercial where Jennifer Aniston tries to do everything to make her video go viral. Juvelen needs that kind of help, because everyone needs to know this talented singer. "For Only U" picks up where he left off on his last album, melodic emotional synth pop laden with hooks and beats, and throws a cute kitten on top. As the lead single to his next effort, all I can really say is "Bravo!" And...you know, bring more kittens. Whatever it takes, man!
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Song of the Day: Juvelen - "For Only U" - Courtesy of Hybris originally appeared on About.com Dance Music / Electronica on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 02:04:33.
While in New York City this week, I was told of a hot new club that just opened in the Time Square/Hell's Kitchen district - XL. Part of a multiuse space (with OUT NYC Hotel and a 24 hour restaurant), word of XL was definitely buzzing. I popped in on a Tuesday night and was greeted at the door by the mysteriously beveiled mistress Madame Black and nightlife princess jk*Prima. Upon first entering the club, I was impressed by how nice and upscale it was, almost like what you would expect from Vegas. The front room features a circular bar with mood lighting, glass videos screens and of course, gorgeous bartenders. The dj was spinning but the volume was not overwhelming - making it a great area to hang out with friends and talk while enjoying the music. Venturing in the back area, I was instantly drawn to a massive wall sized LED screen installation that was showing videos, images and graphics. It was crisp and clear, yet not so bright that it would take away from the vibe of the club (like projection often does.) The sound system was impressive - with a full rich sound (great bass and mids) but not too loud that it was painful. I snuck into the DJ booth and saw the highend sound gear (yes, I was drooling with geek lust.) Though it might be odd to comment about, the layout of the restroom is among the most innovative and cutting edge that I have ever seen. This is not a surprise as XL is masterminded by legends of the NY club scene John Blair and Beto Sutter in collaboration with Tony Fornabio and Brandon Voss (of F/V events.) Each night will have a different theme (vintage soul, cabaret, tea, tribal) and big promoters like Susanne Bartsch & Kenny Kenny are on board. Last weekend's opening party was apparently packed with thousands of musclemen and a line down the street while the night I went had a more 20-something twink vibe. If you are in the NYC area and looking for the hot new gay club, XL is definitely a place worth checking out.
Clubbing in New York City - New "XL" Club on the Scene originally appeared on About.com Dance Music / Electronica on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 11:25:00.
Infusing dark synths with ethereal vocals and a sense of intensity gives "Genesis" quite an edge within the first minute. When the beat drops, "Genesis" goes from New Age to Enya meets Janelle Monae. The result is as bouncy as you'd think with layers of maturity and guts. Now that the artist is signed to 4AD records, expect her debut album Visions to drop in the US February 21st. Grimes has some other great tracks to check out for a little history, "Vanessa", "Crystal Ball", and "Oblivion". While Claire Boucher, the name behind Grimes, may be relatively new to the majority of our readers, we're hoping that we get the chance to talk about her some more. This one is a keeper.
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Song of the Day: Grimes - "Genesis" originally appeared on About.com Dance Music / Electronica on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 02:02:09.
When people do what they love, the results are stellar. In the case of Computer Magic (real name Danielle Johnston), this yields effervescent and laid back synth pop. This time it takes the form of "The End of Time", a track that is simultaneously dark and upbeat, leaving your foot tapping to the rhythm and your gears turning in thought. As introspective as the track is, the video takes it to new heights as Computer Magic walks her cute little self around New York City in a NASA astronaut suit. The imagery, as she frolics around a playground and walks across the street in front of cabs, is both playful and nonsensical. Why is she doing this? you might ask. It's ok, we don't know either. Just enjoy the music and stop asking so many questions.
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Song of the Day: Computer Magic - "The End of Time" originally appeared on About.com Dance Music / Electronica on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 02:01:40.
"City Lights" hits hard in the best nostalgic way. It really seems as if the 90's are the decade of choice for musical inspiration as A*M*E's track seems lifted right out of there. Of course some modern elements are included but even the video openly flaunts the decade stylistically and color-wise. Heck, they could be cast members on A Different World, kickin' it with Whitley. There's a little bit of similarity here between A*M*E and Azealia Banks, both attractive young ladies embracing the electronic genre with panache and gusto and hitting it hard. While Banks takes the cake with her "212", A*M*E and her rapper Bartoven give it a good push with "City Lights", and with any justice, will be packing your dance floor.
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Song of the Day: A*M*E feat. Bartoven - "City Lights" originally appeared on About.com Dance Music / Electronica on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 01:59:32.
Normally, we write about singles for the Listening Booth and Song of the Day. Then came, "End of Time" by Beyonce, which brought about such major conflict between Ben and Ron that they had to face off - reviewing each remix separately. See the lighthearted results of the head to head conflict here.
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Beyonce "End of Time" (Remixes) originally appeared on About.com Dance Music / Electronica on Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at 03:05:16.