Sweet Mixes

Here are a couple mixes I've been digging recently whilst recovering from wisdom teeth removal; forgive me if my prose is not that great or clear. The first is City Lights Vol 3 a progressive tech house mix by Kaiser Souzai has seemed to be a hit amongst friends and acquaintances. Its got some really bumpin tracks laid in with chilled-out sounds as well.

City Lights Vol 3 Mixed by Kaiser Souzai 2009
Mirror/alt download

Tracklist:
01. M.A.N.D.Y. AND BOOKA SHADE — O Superman (Audiofly X rmx)
02. H.O.S.H — Una Rosa (Nicone rmx)
03. KAISERDISCO — A Traction
04. MATT STAR — Kuhle Fliege (Hugo rmx)
05. LUCIANO ESSE AND TONI D. — Istanbul (Format B rmx)
06. LEMON POPSICLE — Turn the tights (Kaiser Souzai rmx)
07. PAUL RITCH — Split
08. DUBFIRE AND OLIVER HUNTEMANN — Dios
09. TG AKA TIM GREEN — Mr Dry
10. EMERSON AND DUBNITZKY — Gentle One (Nick Curley rmx)
11. SIMON BAKER AND JAMIE JONES — Kaskazi
12. TOPCATS — Underwunder (Einmusik rmx)
13. RAMON TAPIA — Mini Jack
14. KAISER SOUZAI — Hurry Cain
15. PIERCE AND PHUNKLARIQUE — Swoosh (Kaiserdisco rmx)





Next we have RA Podcast 111 by the greatly talented and much-admired Stimming. Its a bit old and its only his own stuff really but the technical mastery displayed is worth a listen at the least.

RA.111 Stimming

Tracklist:
Lee Jones - Safari (Stimming Mix) - Simple
Stimming - Una Pena - Diynamic
Stimming - The Anger - Liebe*Detail
Stimming - The Beauty - Unreleased
Stimming - Saibot
Stimming - Danke - Buzzin' Fly
Stimming & H.O.S.H. - Radar - Diynamic
Dan Berkson & James What - Keep On (Stimming Mix) - Dessous

-Enjoy and keep it real

Dada Life May Mix!!!

Yaaay! Dada Life sent over a brand-new super-fresh mix for y'all (and me too, of course). It's really quite good, technically well-mixed and a great song selection (I like the Zombies! rmx alot). As it is straight from the lion's mouth:

"We didn't have to do a mix for april - too much dj:ing and working in the studio. (Keep your eyes open for a new Alex Gopher-remix as well as a new Malente-remix soon!) Now bring your friends and enemies. Buy a box of bananas and some bottles of champagne. You will need it to really appreciate the fine bouquet of our new May Mix. We're real connoisseurs you know. Yes! The May Mix is full of exclusive stuff. Dip your tongue into an exclusive tune from our upcoming album Just Do The Dada. And sniff the fine oak aroma of the Mr Oizo Remix of Tiga's Shoes."

Here it is: Dada Life - May 2009 Mix

Also check out the video to "Happy Hands & Happy Feet" - the first single from their new album:



Enjoy!

Expediency is not a principle virtue

But seriously folks, 'the advantage of a classical education is that it enables you to despise the wealth that it prevents you from achieving' as some dude once said. Although it is wise to remember that there aren't really any rich psychologists or scientists or sociologists or whatever...these people study what they do because they love it, because learning is an end in itself for them and not for some mere material gain. Education has a tricky place in the means-ends dichotomy, but I feel that 'classical' education (the usual academic fare, not business/management or learning a trade) is most honorably approached as an end...and I feel really bad for those who have a 'corrupted' view of education (as per Aristotle's account of the corruption of moneymakers, who confuse money as an end instead of the means it is).
But once again I'm ranting so here're some sweet tech-house and prog tracks with a little electro thrown in at the end:

The Deejay's An Alien - David Harness & Roland Clark This one's got some pretty funny lyrics

Frühlingserwachen - Audionatica / Claude Staffieri Heavy-hitting for prog, not bad at all

Since You Are Gone - Oliver Koletzki A nice and chill synth adventure

If You Knew (Feed Me Remix) - Chris Lake feat. Nastala Kinda clubby but definitely better than the original, and the editing is genius

Supply & Demand (d.i.m. Rmx Dub) - Fischerspooner Electro, and damn good at that...a nice change from the crap in this genre that's out there these days. D.I.M. has won back some acclaim after that nightmare at Metropolis for Neon's 10th anniversary

These are all great tracks, some are a bit old I know but they're definitely worth having.

Enjoy

Finally!

Hey, yea I know we haven't posted any songs in a while...but there were good reasons! Finals and papers and moving oh my! In any case University is done (with only a measly bachelor of philosophy to show for it) and we're off to a very uncertain future. But that's the appeal, at least for me...more school at this point would just be both boring a waste of youth.
Aaanyway I'm sure you didn't come here to hear some kinda BS I like to spout from time to time, so here are my latest musical picks. I've moved away from just electro recently to embrace tech, tech house, prog and techno a little more so expect the same AMAZING quality tunes from Noirceur-sur-la-Lys but now with more genres!

Sleep On - Stimming

The Beauty - Stimming

From the tech-house/minimal genius of the Diynamic label, Stimming's album Reflections is worth every penny. This genre and label has been the focus of my new musical tastes, but that doesn't mean that the harder and clubbier stuff lacks a place in my heart...as the following tracks demonstrate.

Apocalypse (Sebastien Leger Remix) - Arno Cost & Norman Doray

Use Your Arms - Dapayk & Padberg

Korobiki (club mix) - Sebo Reed The Tetris song! In tha club!

Partouze (Jean Elan remix) - Steve Angello & Sebastian Ingrosso So what if it has a modicum of cheesiness?

Solo (Tepr remix) - Chew Lips Of course we need a little Kitsuné to round things out...but honestly I'm surprised they're still around.

Enjoy, more to come

Return of the Mix

I am back everyone with a fresh mix for your listening pleasure. This week's collection exemplifies the style I am currently immersing myself in; deep tech/house/minimal tunes. All of these songs are new, released in the last month or so. Salvatore Freda and Michel Cleis , two blossoming producers releasing music on Cadenza Records, team up for the standout track in the mix, Sassicaia. A clever melody with endless sonic modulations rests on top of a driving minimal tech groove, delivering a fantastic 9 minutes of music from two rising stars. Michel Cleis made a big splash at WMC when his hit track, La Mezcla, was dropped by Radio Slave among others. I've posted a video below of the track which is well worth downloading.

Mix

El Postre (Martinez Deep Moods remix) - Pablo Akaros
Good Vibes - Markus Schatz and Brett Longman
Sassicaia - Salvatore Freda and Michel Cleis
Mambo Jumbo (Guy Gerber remix) - Dop
Gotta Have It (Gorge remix) - Solan


Anyways, this is the first mix I've done with proper CD players and a mixer, all recorded in one shot on a hot Sunday afternoon. Enjoy.

Essential Mix

I'll keep this short and sweet. Joris Voorn was behind the decks for this weeks essential mix. Check it out. I'll be back next week with an original mix.

Sweet Jesus

I knew that one day I would find out why power rangers were so popular amongst the young'uns.



sweeeet!

The Proxy Rocks my Block

Hallo hallo peeps!

First up, I've got these two really hard hitting tracks. If I wasn't so afraid of my neighbor across the street (who we've nicknamed intense dad) I'd have these songs cranked up so loud you could feel the bass a mile away.

Yes, they're that good.

The Proxy is this super intense group from Russia. Even if you're not familiar with the name, I'm sure you all must have heard their mega popular track, The Raven. As for Blatta & Inesha, I posted a mix they did with Congorock a few weeks ago but sadly it was removed. For what reason? I can't really say cuz nobody bothered to tell me, but if you managed to catch it before the take down you'll like the track below.

Tiga - What You Need (The Proxy Remix)
Blatta & Inesha - Ain't Nuthing to Fuck With

I just received the Blatta & Inesha today and it came with some DJ Loveboat too. Check out this chill song:

Mesa - Quando As Palavras (Dj Loveboat Louder Refix)

If you'd like some more DJ Loveboat, hit me up at i.ate.the.apple at gmail dot com.


I also just discovered SchlachthofBronx (thank you Brrrln Blog!). I have no idea how you're supposed to pronounce their name but they've got some super sweet tracks. I've never really listened to a whole lot of dubstep, but this stuff is quality.

SchlachthofBronx - Good to Go
Dizzee Rascal - Pussy Hole (SchlachthoBronx Remix)

For more SchlachthofBronx tracks check out this nice post at Munitionen or visit their myspace.




love

neonguns

Promo Mix pt. 2

This is the second half of my promo mix, more or less. This mix is the last one I'll be creating with Ableton as I am finally getting turntables in 10 days or so. Next week I wont be posting my own material, but a half hour sample from one of my favourite sets from the past year, although I haven't decided exactly which yet. Enjoy.

Mix

I just have to mention that Phoenix are releasing a new album soon, although its leaked all over internet already. Here is a video of their current single, 1901.

Electroooooooooo

Alright folks, here are some fresh electro tunes, hand chosen by our bloggers and mixed up by yours truly. For me, the standout track is the Mr. Miyagi tune, We Gonna Give You the Lesson. It's an electro/tech house hybrid of sorts that for me is like a nu-rave version of SIS's Trompeta. I've posted a video of the SIS tune, followed by the mix. Enjoy.

Mix
The Girl And The Robot - Royksopp
Dance With Someone Else (Phunk Investigation remix)- Young Punks
Deuteronomy Brown (If edit) - Walter Johnson
Stay the Same (Alex Gopher remix) - Autokratz
Bleep (Saint Pauli remix) - Dirty Disco Youth
Congorock - Never Fuck
Mr. Miyagi - We Gonna Give You The Lesson
Moi J'aime Bien (JFK & St. Mandrew Edit) - Joachim Garraud