Live: KIM and Beni National Winter DJ Tour

Live: KIM and Beni National Winter DJ Tour

This winter, KIM (The Presets) and Beni are heading around Australia, tag-teaming DJ decks all over this fine land. First stop is Coffs Harbour on June 7, full dates below.

Check out a couple choice mixes from the boys after the jump to get your blood pumping pre-show.

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May 25, 2013 at 7:00am in news, Kim, The Presets, Beni : Post A Comment


Modcast #149: Kevin Parker's Island Getaway

Kevin Parker, the man both behind and in front of Tame Impala, whisks you away to his private island via this week's Modcast. Set aside some time for a measured dose of blissed-out, soul-searching a-Lonerism from Dr Parker...

You can see him on a real-life island paradise in front of your actual eyes at For 2013, where he and the rest of Tame Impala will be joined by the likes of James Blake, 2manyDJs, Solange & many more. Full details on this Croatian island festival here.


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May 25, 2013 at 1:21am in modcast, Tame Impala : Post A Comment


Top 5 Things to do in Hvar

Top 5 Things to do in Hvar

With FOR 2013 just a month away, Tanja Gacic from My Empirical Life provided ClikTrips a rundown of the top five things to do while exploring the island of Hvar. We've also got the content mirrored below.

With no further ado, here we go.

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May 22, 2013 at 5:37pm in news : Post A Comment


FOR 2013: Tame Impala, James Blake, Solange & More

FOR 2013: Tame Impala, James Blake, Solange & More

The next round of acts for FOR 2013 has just been announced, headlined by James Blake. Joining him and the rest of the FOR 2013 gang is Daniele Baldelli, Dr. Dunks, Time & Space Machine, Raff Daddy (2 Bears), Villa, Cecile & Pink Gin.

3-day FOR passes are on sale now. The pass gives ticket-holders access to every show in every venue across the island, over the course of the weekend-long event. For £130, yours is available right here. Single Day passes are also available.

FOR is partnering with Suncanihvar Hotel Group and Agency Pelegrini to offer reduced rates to festival attendees. For more information on this, and other accommodation options on the island, including private apartments, villas, hotels, and camping, visit the Accommodation section of the FOR website here.

May 22, 2013 at 2:00pm in news : Post A Comment


Live: What We Do Is Secret - A Modular Party

Live: What We Do Is Secret - A Modular Party

What We Do Is Secret is back! Modular have teamed up with FBi Radio to celebrate their 10th birthday, taking over Oxford Art Factory on July 27th.

Klaxons (DJ Set) will be joining us direct from Splendour in the Grass, together with our new signing Movement, current & future Club Mod stars Softwar & wordlife, Sydney nightlife heroes Slow Blowand the Club Mod DJs. We'll be announcing FBi Radio's line-up for their 'Gallery' room soon.

Tickets on sale now via Moshtix.

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May 22, 2013 at 10:31am in news, Movement, Club Mod, Klaxons : Post A Comment


Recommends: Beyond the Wizard's Sleeve

Recommends: Beyond the Wizard's Sleeve

Wildcard FOR 2013 entry Time & Space Machine (aka Richard Norris) might not be the most instantly recognisable name in the overwhelming lineup of heavy hitters but his collaboration with Erol Alkan as 'Beyond The Wizard's Sleeve' has left a significant impact on the electronic/dj/sample scene since they first tripped together in 2006.

The psychonauts have opened eyes re-editing and re-imagining the weirdest parts of The Nazz, Love, The Beatles and The Monkees, as well as producing official remixes for Chemical Brothers, Simian Mobile Disco and Midlake.

If you could picture The Avalanches trading in their brazilian, disco and hip hop records for thrift shop prog, wah-wah, garage and summer of love classics, you'd be closer to understanding this oddball world. Hop into this bootleg live mix that collects their quintessential remixes, edits and dusty dollar bin finds.


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May 21, 2013 at 6:13pm in recommends : Post A Comment


Watch: Modular's Hottest 100

Over the years, Modular has had a host of hits grace the triple j Hottest 100 charts. With the big 20th anniversary celebrations and voting frenzy on now, its the perfect time to relive some magic from the past.

We're combing through past Hottest 100 lists, cross-referencing it with our back catalogue of classics and putting together a series of playlists to take a trip down memory lane with. Most recent playlist available up top with the full series available after the jump.

Vote for your favourite tracks of the past 20 years over on triple j. Head on over to the Modular YouTube Channel to get your full daily dosage of goodness as the week progresses. Watch the previous days playlists after the jump.

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May 20, 2013 at 1:57pm in news, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Cut Copy, The Avalanches, The Presets : Post A Comment


Watch: The Presets - Fall

'Fall' is the new single from The Presets' Pacifica, and you can dive into the official video for it, directed by Clemens Habicht.

The 'Fall' Remix EP is out now, featuring an Alternate Presets mix alongside remixes from Hook N Sling, Erick Rincon, Tomas Barfod, Ta-Ku, Alan Braxe & SymbolOne. Get a preview here and grab it on iTunes.

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May 17, 2013 at 1:11pm in news, The Presets : Post A Comment


Modcast #148: No Regular Play

No Regular Play are classically trained childhood friends that produce elegant dance music, reaching the pinnacle with last year's album Endangered Species. Watchdogs of the infamous Marcy Hotel in Brooklyn and tight with the Wolf + Lamb collective, the duo also gave Villa's 'Mint' a classy future disco stroke for Club Mod #005.

They've turned in this week's super-smooth Modcast, ready to wind you up for the weekend. Playlist and interview after the jump.


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May 16, 2013 at 6:53pm in modcast : Post A Comment


Watch: Pond - Giant Tortoise

Modular is proud to announce the coming of Pond's fifth album Hobo Rocket, out August 2 (AUS) / 5 (EU/UK) / 6 (USA). We're celebrating the news with the official video for 'Giant Tortoise', check it out above. For a free download of the track, head on over to the band's website.

Read on for the album tracklist and cover art.

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May 15, 2013 at 10:40am in news, Pond : Post A Comment


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Klaxons Klaxons
The Presets The Presets
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Beni Beni
The Avalanches The Avalanches
Tame Impala Tame Impala
Pond Pond
Cut Copy Cut Copy
Movement Movement
Kim Kim
 

Events

25.05.13 - Tame Impala

Sasquatch! Festival, Washington

25.05.13 - Otologic

C Grade, Melbourne, VIC

25.05.13 - Softwar - EP Tour

Survivor!, Melbourne, VIC

25.05.13 - Beni

Hotel Illawarra, Wollongong, NSW

25.05.13 - Movement supporting Flight Facilities

Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney, NSW

26.05.13 - Tame Impala

Crystal Ballroom, Portland

26.05.13 - Tame Impala

Festival Hall, Melbourne

26.05.13 - Movement supporting Flight Facilities

Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney, NSW

27.05.13 - Tame Impala

Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver

29.05.13 - Tame Impala

Fox Theater, Oakland

29.05.13 - Van She [live]

Beach Road Bondi, Sydney, NSW

31.05.13 - Young Dreams

Maifeld Derby Festival, Mannheim
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31.05.13 - Softwar - EP Tour

Elsewhere, Gold Coast, QLD

01.06.13 - Young Dreams

Immergut Festival, Neustrelitz
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01.06.13 - Softwar - EP Tour

The Bowler Bar, Brisbane, QLD

01.06.13 - Otologic

Survivor!, Melbourne, VIC

07.06.13 - Otologic

Animals Dancing, Melbourne, VIC

07.06.13 - Luke Million

Tatler, Sydney, NSW

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