Modcast #87: Little Dragon
Swedish group Little Dragon are the masters of dreamy electronic pop. They've just released their third studio album Ritual Union and we're pretty chuffed they've put together a Modcast for us this week. Enjoy.
Modcast #86: 0neohtrix Point Never
0neohtrix Point Never is Daniel Lopatin, a US producer whose 2009 anthology 'Rifts' was met with much acclaim from publications such as Wire, Pitchfork, Fader, The Guardian, The Quietus, and XLR8R. He is also one half of production duo Ford & Lopatin (aka Games), whose amazing debut album 'Channel Pressure' was released through their Software imprint earlier this year.
0PN describes his production as the result of a love affair with polyphonic synthesizers that dates back to childhood jam sessions with his father's Juno 60. An instrument which, like B.B. King's Lucille, he has never left behind.
This weeks modcast is perfect for late nights and reflection. A mix that in 0PN's signature arrangement touches upon both mainstream and discarded electronic music histories. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
Modcast #85: Azari & III present Alphonse Alixander Lanza III Shimmers Mixtape
The anticipation around Azari & III's upcoming self-titled album is growing. NME have already named it the best house album of the year, and we're inclined to agree. August 12 is the date you'll be able to make up your own mind.
In the meantime, take a listen to the 'Shimmers' mixtape Alphonse Alixander III has put together. It's a different sound to what you might expect. It's hip shakin' but in a guitar-heavy and very awesome way.
July 22, 2011 at 10:50am in modcast, Azari & III : Post A Comment
Modcast #84: The Weekend Express
Daniel Ooi, perhaps better known to you and I as Oohee, has got a new project, Weekend Express. Sounding like an analogue trip down a highway to high times, an imaginary place where every night is a Saturday night, we've been feeling his latest EP, 'Going To Chicago' .
Appropriately titled '10 Ways To Make You Jack', this is a mix ready for weekend fun-times. All aboard!
Modcast #83: Beni
It's Friday, it's time to spritz, tease and get into weekend fun-times and our boy Beni has given his magic touch to the modcast this week to get you in the vibe.
You've already been enjoying his first single from his upcoming debut House of Beni, It's A Bubble, and this mix is stepping along in that direction. Appropriately titled 'Let There Be House' this is one classy ride.
July 8, 2011 at 7:56am in modcast, Beni, Azari & III : Post A Comment
Modcast #82: Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Hailing from Portland via New Zealand, Unknown Mortal Orchestra like to maintain a bit of mystery. However super-sleuths would recognise main man Ruban Nielson from the now defunct Mint Chicks.
UMO's sound is one part Joshua Tree acid voyage, two parts tripped out tie-dye printing factory and three parts Ringo Starr-gazing catchy melodies.
We're fans. So we were thrilled when Ruban from UMO stepped forward with this weeks Modcast. It's Bobby Brown in a spacesuit, it's rhythm-n-blue-skies, it's the darkside of pyschedelia mixed with crystal clear pop acapellas. Have a listen and check the tracklist below.
Modcast #81: Das Moth
Did someone say party? From Melbourne via his current home in Tokyo, Cutters Records alumni Das Moth has delivered the finest in Tokio Disko. The music to move you.
His recent "Moon/Wrong" EP on Cutters was some pure dancefloor wizardry. His forthcoming remix of Cut Copy's "Blink & You'll Miss A Revolution", a collaboration with Crue-L's Kenji Takimi, is practically levitational.
Modcast #80: "Reflections" by Robert Smith
In a special mid-week edition of the Modcast we've made the wonderful mixtape Robert Smith put together available for you to download.
Earlier in the month as part of Vivid Live 2011 at the Sydney Opera House, we presented the magnificent The Cure: Reflections. A once in a life time performance of the first three masterpieces from The Cure - Three Imaginary Boys, Seventeen Seconds & Faith in full.
This mixtape is a collection of the songs that had an impact on Robert Smith while he was making these first three albums.
Modcast #79: How To Dress Well
Chicago based Tom Krell (aka How To Dress Well) has stepped up to the mixing duties this week - delivering a collection that hits all the signature HTDW notes - atmospheric burn, lovelorn vox, jacked RnB ... and Mariah. Vibe out here.
Modcast #78: KIM
While The Presets are in studio hibernation, they're being anything but dormant. Songs are coming together in a steady stream and release plans are coming together.
While they're bunkered down in the studios, Kim from the band wanted to share something for fans to enjoy, so he put together a mix of minimal musical treats he's been enjoying listening to lately.
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Events
08.02.12 - Guerre (Supporting Toro y Moi & Washed Out)
Manning Bar, Sydney
08.02.12 - Guerre (Supporting Toro y Moi & Washed Out)
Manning Bar, Sydney
08.02.12 - Bag Raiders (DJ Set)
Love Garage 2, Jakarta
08.02.12 - Bag Raiders (DJ Set)
Love Garage 2, Jakarta
11.02.12 - Loops Of Fury
Stuttgart Kaputtraven, Stuttgart, Germany
17.02.12 - The Glimmers (Belgium)
Liberty Social, Melbourne
17.02.12 - Canyons Live
Republic, Hobart
17.02.12 - Canyons (DJ Set)
Syrup Hotel, Hobart
18.02.12 - The Glimmers (Belgium)
Civic Underground, Sydney
18.02.12 - Canyons (DJ Set)
The Northern Club, Launceston
19.02.12 - The Glimmers (Belgium)
Sets on the Beach, Perth
19.02.12 - The Glimmers (Belgium)
Sets on the Beach, Perth
28.02.12 - Cassian
Bandung, Indonesia
01.03.12 - Muscles
Rocket Bar, Adelaide
02.03.12 - Playground Weekender
Del Rio Riverside Resort, Wisemans Ferry, (near) Sydney, Australia
03.03.12 - Azari & III (live) @ Future Music Festival
Doomben Racecourse, Brisbane, Australia
04.03.12 - Azari & III (live) @ Future Music Festival
Arean Joondaulp, Perth, Australia
04.03.12 - Beni
Flinders, Sydneys
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