Stream: Architecture in Helsinki - Desert Island (Yacht Remix)
Congratulations to Architecture in Helsinki for getting two of their finest songs from their album 'Moment Bends' in triple j's Hottest 100, and one of them firmly in the top 20. 'Contact High' came in at #12 and 'Escapee' at #55.
They've released a digital only deluxe edition of said album, including remixes from Nicolas Jaar, Lo-Fi FNK and Clock Opera. Full tracklist below.
Stream Yacht's remix of the opening cut, 'Desert Island', and get your copy of the whole album here.
January 27, 2012 at 11:45am in news, Architecture In Helsinki : Post A Comment
Modcast #106: The Twerps
Melbourne group The Twerps released their self-titled debut late last year and took a special place on our stereo/in our hearts. Case in point, Tim from Cut Copy highlighted them in his Best of 2011 list. (Some extra trivia for the train-spotters/liner-note readers, that's not the only Cut Copy link, their bass player, Rick, worked at Alter design, the good folk who designed all the 'Zonoscope' artwork.)
They've just announced a bunch of dates across Australia (American friends stay tuned for news on this front), so make sure you catch them! They've also made a pretty sweet Modcast for your listening pleasure this week, check it out there's some real gold in there.
Recommends - Matthew Dear - In The Middle (I Met You There)
New York's Matthew Dear and London based director Morgan Beringer have been collaborating on visuals and videos for quite some time - Beringer plays with texture and morphing colour, working seamlessly with Dear's audio prowess. This latest video is no exception. Together they make something that's hypnotic, transfixing and a little mind-warping. Matthew Dear's latest EP Headcage is out now through Ghostly International.
Stream: Ladyhawke - Black White & Blue
Following her multi-award winning, critically acclaimed, self-titled debut album, we're pleased to share the first single from Ladyhawke's second album, 'Anxiety'.
'Black White & Blue' was written and produced by Ladyhawke, aka Pip Brown, alongside long time collaborator Pascal Gabriel. Stream 'Black White & Blue' below, or get your copy digitally via iTunes.
Watch the 'Anxiety' album teaser.
January 24, 2012 at 8:13am in news, Ladyhawke : Post A Comment
See: Beni - North American Tour
After spending a chunk of his holidays in the studio working his magic on a bunch of remixes including his smooth reworking of Kimbra's 'Two Way Street' below, Beni has hit the road and is heading to America.
Make sure you catch him as he zigs and zags his 'House of Beni' show across the country through January and February, full dates below.
Beni's debut album 'House of Beni' is available internationally through iTunes, Mod Shop & JB HiFi.
See: Azari & III and The Rapture
This March label mates Azari & III and The Rapture will be joining the stellar Future Music Festival line-up (full dates and line-up here).
Australian fans in Melbourne and Sydney will be lucky enough to see both, together at their combined side-shows. Both groups are renowned for their upbeat and fevered frenzy-inducing qualities - expect a lot from this show, it's bound to be snappy.
If you're a fan of The Rapture, make sure you have a listen to the latest remixes of Sail Away by Cut Copy, Aeroplane and Cosmic Kids.
While fans of Azari & III should keep their eyes peeled for some new remixes of Reckless. Friend us here for updates as they come to hand!
Show dates and details below.
January 20, 2012 at 11:44am in news, The Rapture, Azari & III : Post A Comment
Recommends: Grinderman - Bellringer Blues (Nick Zinner Remix)
Late last year after releasing two great albums, Grinderman announced their decision to call it quits. Fans took solace in the knowledge that the members were highly likely to keep making music in their various other projects including Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and the Dirty Three - and maybe in the future hear more Grinderman adventures. (When the band pulled up stumps they jokingly said something about seeing everyone in 10 years for a come back tour.)
Then, this remix surfaced, with the Yeah Yeah Yeah's talented Nick Zinner taking on remix duties. It's a meeting of creative greats. There's apparently a whole remix album on the way...
January 20, 2012 at 11:24am in news, Yeah Yeah Yeahs : Post A Comment
Modcast #105: ClubMod002 - F3
Club Mod is proud to present CLUBMOD002, 'Lonely Land' by F3, the 2nd release on Modular's new imprint aimed at a dance floor in your dreams.
F3 are three brothers from Tel Aviv, who sent Lonely Land in a bottle from Israel that somehow found its way to us. Are they triplets? We don't know. Are they ancient Balearic overlords, risen from their white sand graves? Or are they cosmic kids, a new generation of vagabond disco trippers taking to the future by way of the past - we can't say. Have they produced a sparkling slice of sunrise disco house? We'd like to think so.
Their Modcast is a little slice of sunshine. Enjoy.
Lonely Land is a filtering, chugging swing for the lovers, and F3's debut. The ClubMod002 release includes remixes by John Talabot, Seahawks, and Coyote and is set for release on February 27.
Watch: Ladyhawke 'Anxiety' Album Teaser
Ladyhawke's second album, 'ANXIETY' is set for release on March 16 (AUS), March 19 (UK), March 20 (US). In anticipation and readiness of said release, here's a little preview of the album.
Next week BBC 1 and triple j will premiere the first single, 'Black, White & Blue', so tune into BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe show on Monday January 23 or triple j breakfast on Tuesday January 24.
Meanwhile, if you want a bit more insight into the album sounds, take a listen to some of the songs that inspired Pip, and read NME's take on the album.
Watch: Pond - Fantastic Explosion of Time
Here is the video for Pond's 'Fantastic Explosion Of Time', directed by AMJC.
The band's fourth album, Beard, Wives, Denim is an audio diary of ten friends' strange, terrible and blissful time in the country trying in vain to be a wholesome family band. It sounds just like it, distorted and woozy and fractured and ultimately nostalgic and loving. Mixed by Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) and Rob Grant at Poon's Head Studio in Perth, said record will be out on Modular Recordings March 2nd (AUS), March 5th (UK/EU), and March 6th (US).
Pond will be touring across America with Oberhofer throughout March and April. The 5-week tour will take in SXSW, dates below.
Recommends: Todd Terje - Inspector Norse
Todd Terje is the master of the dancefloor, and a magician in the studio. His latest offering 'Inspector Norse' is again proof that Mr Terje has more tricks up his sleeve. From the pulsating rhythm to the ever-so-warm bassline, the track bubbles away to the out edges of your head and back again.
It's been floating around clubs for a bit, but it's now available on the 'It's The Arps' EP - stream it above and buy it here.
Stream: The Rapture - Sail Away (Remixes)
Aeroplane, Cosmic Kids and Grammy nominees (and Modular label-mates) Cut Copy, have all turned their hands to reworking The Rapture's latest single, 'Sail Away', the opening cut from their album 'In The Grace Of Your Love'. Take a listen to the full remix EP below.
Australian fans will get a chance to see The Rapture in March as part of the Future Music Festival, with friends James Murphy & Pat Mahoney, Holy Ghost, The Juan MacLean, Benoit & Sergio, Horse Meat Disco, Hercules & Love Affair, Modular's own Azari & III, and many more. Tickets here.
January 14, 2012 at 12:25pm in news, The Rapture : Post A Comment
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