Le Principle Is....
Saturday, February 06, 2010 by mitch
The Music - Le Principle (320)
Jump, Dance, Grum
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 by mitch
New remix by GRUM just landed in my inbox a few days back, and due to a flood of emails, and limited time to check said emails I didn't find this until today. I honestly haven't heard much from Jump Jump Dance Dance but GRUM has made me want to hear more. Thanks! :)
Starry Eyed Chimes.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 by Travis
Finally, a new Russ Chimes remix to get our teeth into.
x.
DANGER!!!
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 by Travis
Today I heard Danger's newest EP: 09/17/2007, the long awaited follow up to 09/14/2007 and it was nothing short of amazing. I didn't even know how much I had missed Danger until the previews of 4h30 were blogged, so here is my favourite from the new EP as well as his live set at Sydney's Trashbags.
Danger - 3h16 (320)
Danger Live @ Trashbags Sydney
and as a final treat, enjoy deathelectro's unofficial video for 4h30
Calvin Calvin Calvin
Sunday, January 31, 2010 by mitch
The room was full of hot sweaty bodies rocking out to the sounds of Sydney's very own Cassette Kids. Taking to the stage nervously, they quickly wore off as the crowd reacted to the vocals of frontwoman Kat Noorbergen and their electro-pop.
Having just wrapped up recording of their debut album, Cassette Kids played many of the favourites from the We Are ep as well as some hidden gems from the soon to be album. It was tunes like Freaky Sweety, Laying Around and You Take It which really got the crowd warmed up for Harris.
OMFG. Having seen Calvin Harris at Sydney's Big Day Out in such a big venue, Harris really tore the roof of The Prince Of Wales Bandroom. It was two years since he had been back in Melbourne, so off course the crowd was ready to party.
The Band begins to play as Harris slowly works his way onto stage, building suspense. Playing at the Big Day Out, this show really gave the Melbourne audience an idea of what to expect the next day at the festival. And they soaked up every little second as if it was the last.
Working between his synth, guitar and mixing decks, Harris got the crowed bouncing to his hits You Used To Hold Me, Flashback, The Girls, I'm Not Alone. Wrapping up his 90 minute set the crowd was wanting more as he left the stage.
100 Big Days Out
Thursday, January 28, 2010 by mitch
Who would have really thought that 100 shows would come up soo quickly or even at all. I bet it was just a dream to even do more than one show of Ken West and Vivian Lees when they joined together eighteen years ago and did the first ever Big Day Out. But now 100, that is crazy, insane and exciting all at once. Together, with a dedicated group of crazy kids and long hours they have put together some of the biggest acts from all over the world on one piece of paper. There have been good times, and bad, but many many memories which will never be forgotten. And on the 100th show I just happened to be one of those.
The vibe for this show was unlike any other I have been to. It was just after 1 when I joined the sea of people which the venue consumed and everyone went their separate ways. The first act I really wanted to see for the day was Kasabian and they were amazing. I've got to admit, I hadn't really looked into their live performances before and didn't really know what to expect but I was pleased. It really was a good way to start the day, even if it was like 1000 degrees in the main arena.
Over at the Converse Essential stage was fucking amazing. That vibe I felt when walking into the venue was blown away by Passion Pit and their set. Out of every act which was on the lineup this was the one I anticipated the most. Who could have thought it was only two years where Michael Angelakos first dreamt up the band back in New York. Spreding their bigger songs throughout the set it got the crowd singing and dancing together. The Reeling first up, followed by Sleephead and then finishing the set with Little Secretes. It was amazing.
You would have had to be crazy if you missed Greg Gillis AKA Girl Talk. The energy admitted from one person is amazing. This guy puts on a party you can work out to. His live set is a fucking workout. You could picture a bunch of middle age ladies having his music play while they do their aerobics. The crowd was hot, sweaty and pumping and the Boiler Room was packed. Having this vibe in such a large arena you could only imagine the energy he would put out in a smaller venue, or even a house party. This guy doesn't stop. And having been surrounded by a bunch of guys and girls on stage only lifted the set more.
Calvin Harris, Simian Mobile Disco and Peaches were a great way to end the day. Calvin got everyone jumping and singing along to his hits I'm Not Alone, The Girls, Flashback and You Used to Hold Me. Fire Hoses were dragged into the middle of the crowd and swung above heads. Lights, music and water really got the crowd dancing. Simian put together a hour long set which was awesome. I would love to see these guys in a smaller venue, but this was still a hot set.
Even though I spent the last parts of the day in the Boiler Room away from Muse it was on my way to Peaches where I decided to drop into their set. I have to say that I'm not a massive fan of the band but would have to say they put on an amazing live performance. Big screens both behind and beside the stage and lasers.
And of course what good is a birthday party without fireworks. The night went off with a bang. Nice job reaching the mighty 100 guys, and I will be seeing you again next year!
Pashin' in the Moshin' Pit
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 by Travis
Welcome Big Day Out 2010 Tour and the endless supply of international bands of the summer months. Last night, I was lucky to have tickets to see Love of Diagrams and Passion Pit play to a sold out crowd at The Corner Hotel. Unfortunately for most who attended I feel that most of the performance of both bands went over the heads of those who attended. Love Of Diagrams' songwriting and song structure, which, to be honest I had never paid too much attention too, was extremely impressive.They left me wanting more which means i will endeavor to pay more attention to them in the future.
Waiting for Passion Pit to start wasn't my favorite part of the night, but thankfully when they did grace the stage they didn't disappoint. The set was well planned, and they were careful not to let all of their tricks out of the bag too quickly. For me though, I feel like the set wasn't necessarily good, nor was it bad, it was exactly what I expected.
Enjoy my TOP 5 Passion Pit Remixes:
Passion Pit - The Reeling (Calvin Harris Remix) (320)
Passion Pit - To Kingdom Come (Grum Vocal Mix) (320)
Passion Pit - Better Things (The Phantom Is Drunk Remix) (256)
Passion Pit - Little Secrets (Jack Beats Remix) (192)
Passion Pit - Sleepyhead (Wallpaper. Dio Remix) (192)
Uffie Can Kiss
Thursday, January 21, 2010 by Travis
It's been a few days between posts, and I apologise, but today i have a surprise.
Uffie (Ed Banger Records), needs no introduction. She has a new single due January 25, and i thought i should share it, including an amazing remix by Zombie Disco Squad.
The original mix is what you've come to expect from Uffie. Solid Rhymes about her g-g-g-generation with a dance beat and looped guitar, but the Zombie Disco Squad Dub Remix is my favourite of the sampler i was sent. It has this catchy horn loop sitting aloft a hip hop drum beat, and has already found it's way into my record bag. Please enjoy.
Uffie - MC's Can Kiss (Original Mix) (320)
Uffie - MC's Can Kiss (Zombie Disco Squad Dub Remix) (320)
Electronica Sunday.
Sunday, January 17, 2010 by Travis
When looking for something to listen to, after a long Saturday night, it's great to find something so well adjusted to today's mood. The new remix of The Knife's Colouring Of Pigeons by DAI is, as corny as this sounds, a delight, and something i want to start using myself. Nothing, to intrusive, they have gotten the sound just right. Their is plenty of vocal overlays and a really beautiful bass-line that seems to combine everything together, and in what seems like the distance is a background of oriental percussion that isn't instantly recognizable.
The Knife - Colouring Of Pigeons (DAI Refix) (256)
Just to add to the feel of this post, here is Tangerine Dream
Tangerine Dream - Love On A Real Train (196)
No Shame On Me
Saturday, January 16, 2010 by mitch
Strange. Cool. Didn't even notice. Whenever I am writing up a post I listen to the tracks I'm writing about on repeat for the entire time it takes me to write up the post. You know, to share exactly how I feel about the particular song take note of the drops and builds etc etc. This is the first song where I didn't even notice that it had finished once and started again. It is a remix of Amanda Blank's track Shame On Me. This Viking remix has been floating around for a little while but it's just recently where I got into it. A strong steady beat running underneath throughout the track with funky synth lines over the top really allow the vocals of Amanda to stand out. The chorus, like any song is the most catchy and is what really draws you into this track.
After having the Amanda Blank track running on repeat for a little while it was time for this next one. LAZRtag's tune Never Gonna Stop. It's late, I'm tired, and don't really know what to say apart from check it out.. And let me know what you think.
