Happy Meal

With only a week until Justice, I feel it's time to post some new tracks from one of the boys of the Ed Banger crew. These will surely get me in the mood for the cross, truly great.

Feadz - Suck It

This track is worthy of praise. This is real gangster electro, I say that because, as with most Feadz songs, gunshots can be heard intertwined with the music. It's a shame iTunes doesn't allow you to preorder the Happy Meal EP, it's definitely worth the money. So head here on a daily basis until they have finally upped the entire EP until you have bought it.

Justice - DVNO (Justice Remix)

Justice remixed their own track and the results were astounding. It's a much rawer and rougher version of the delightfully poppy freshly released single. It reminds me of that new Sebastian track, Motor, that appeared on YouTube last month. I wonder if they are going to include this in their set? I haven't seen Justice before, so I am at a loss when I even begin to try and comprehend what a Justice set includes. I don't want to know, it will ruin the surprise.

You probably already own every Justice song, but in case you don't log onto iTunes and complete what will become an essential collection.

Midfield General - Disco Sirens

Now, I know Klaxons weren't the first band to utilize the very rudimentary disco siren feature equipped on most keyboards. But they were the first band to do so in a while, so it comes without surprise that whenever I hear this song I think of Atlantis To Interzone. I know that's unfair, this song takes the sirens in a totally different direction. A much more electro direction. This is an excellent electro track. However, I do have a remix of this song that is ten times better, maybe I'll post that next time.

If you like that song, be sure and purchase some more of Midfield General's work.

The Teenagers - Love No

I can't believe it's been a year since I first stumbled upon Homecoming. I remember listening to the song and chuckling, thinking that I would never hear anything by The Teenagers again. The song was so cheeky that I couldn't imagine them writing anything else that would garner attention. They would become the blogosphere's first One-Post Wonders. I would have never expected to still be paying attention to this band a year later, I even saw them perform on my 20Th birthday, which was really amazing. Their album just dropped, be sure and pick it up, it's filled with only the smartest of songs. Here's the video for the song, I love all of The Teenager's videos as well, they are all so creative.

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Shitty Rip, Oh well!

So I saw The Teenagers a few nights ago and all I can say about their performance was that it was not as bad as others make it out to be, but it did let me down. I guess I felt that it was lacking in certain spots and could have been better. Let's hope that they improve with time.

Cut Copy - Lights And Music

Here is the new cut copy song. I like it a lot more than So Haunted, but not quite as much as Hearts on Fire. Cut Cupy have a very distinct sound that sounds all too familiar. It sounds a lot like 90's pop based off of 80's new wave. They may not be creating the most innovative music but they are fuckin awesome! This rip is low quality, I promise I'll post a higher quality as soon as I can. In the meantime we're forced to wait for In Ghost Colours, which is sure to be a great album due to the involvement DFA's Tim Goldsworthy.

Dondolo - Dondolisme

Here's a song from French electro-pop act Dondolo. The album is quite an undiscovered gem and has diversity between each of the songs. The vocals strangely sound like The Teenagers doing italio-disco, in part because of the thick accented deep voice speaking lyrics in the same manner that The Teenagers song are executed. However, Dondolo sounds nothing like The Teenagers and this may be a good thing for many of you. Download this and prepare to be surprised at how hype-worthy Dondolo is. Oh yeah, it's entirely in French.

Lo-Fi-Fnk - The End

I'm still in love with this album, it consists of all the ingredients necessary when creating the perfect pop album. Catchy hooks, cute lyrics and musings filled with optimism and frivolous fun. Want proof? Here, Watch this...




How adorable is that? They look my age and confused, as if they are trying their hardest to make a music video. Defiantly gotta see them on tour when they come here.

2008

Happy New Year everyone, 2008 is finally here and I am defiantly looking forward to some new music this year. Here are a few albums to be hyped for in 08:

M83 has a new album coming out, and there is no way it will be anything less than awesome.

The Presets are at work on a follow up, My People, the new single was just unleashed

throughout the Internet. It sounds great and I now am more excited for their next LP.

London based, Does It Offend You, Yeah? are going to release their debut album this spring.

This is one of my most anticipated albums so far, I love all of their songs. They do a great job mixing both rock and electronic elements with their songs and I'm sure no track on the album will be considered filler. Now if they would only tour the US.

The Teenagers, a band from both Paris and London, will be releasing their debut LP in 2008 as well. I've heard all of their demos which will be featured on the album and though stripped down and minimally produced sound full.

There are plenty other bands coming out with records in 2008 that I am definitely looking forward to. Cut Copy, Sebastian, The Cure, Morrissey, Hot Chip (although you've probably already heard that) and a whole list of others. Dancing definitely will not cease in 2008!

Now onto some music already out there, on the Internet at least, for your years to listen to. First up is an unreleased single from DFA's newest act Hercules and Love Affair. This is a disco tune featuring Antony, of Antony and the Johnsons fame, that will surely cause you to get up and dance. It sounds like a 70's disco tune with modern production. James Murphy's DFA label never fails to deliver some great dance music, they truly are a label you can trust.

Hercules and Love Affair - Blind

Okay, if you've been dancing to every tune I've posted here you are probably in dire need of a break. Your legs are probably tired, your heart rate is unusually high and you need to find some coke...too drink. (What's wrong with Coca Cola?) Lightspeed Champion is perfect music for the morning after a night of partying. Listen to this and your hang over will be that much easier. Disclaimer: While it is the solo project of Dev from Test Icicles, it is a completely different genre of music. It is just as amazing as Test Icicles were, but totally different. You have been notified.

Lightspeed Champion - Waiting Game

Finally, catchy pop music from a Sweedish duo known as Lo-Fi-Fnk. I've just discovered them and find their album the perfect mix of pop, new wave and rock. This is their lead single from their campy album called Boylife, which was released on Moshi Moshi in 2006. I don't know the status of the group, if they are working on a new album or not. But they are playing a few shows, keep your eyes open for them.

Lo-Fi-Fnk - Wake Up

That's all for now, however I am planning on posting my best of 2007 lists next time. I know I'm late but I've been busy and only now have the time to post them. See ya then.