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Every Friday LOTEK and I whittle our favourite tunes of the week down to a single hour’s worth of material for our show on 92.9 KICK FM. It’s not easy considering the volume of tunes spread across the interwebs these days. Aside from arsenal of dancefloor oriented mashups and remixes I try to play cuts that would fit into the KICK playlists on their own which is why I was happy to hear something familiar the other day on WINNIPEG’S NEW SOUND.

This one hasn’t reached the KICK 40 yet but maybe now that I’m bringing a little attention to the tune, the boss might find more merit in it. Probably not. You’re best bet then, is to listen to THE SHAKE (facebook group) every Friday night for a weekly dose of dancefloor heat. From 8-9 Lotek and I (Manalogue) provide an excellent warmup to the weekend where you can hear tunes like the ones below from LA RIOTS and DESIGNER DRUGS.

MP3: Jupiter One - Countdown (LA Riots radio edit)

MP3: Jupiter One - Countdown (Designer Drugs remix)

The Spanish quartet of producers and remixers known as DELOREAN just dropped their Baltimore club and sunshine influenced version of the latest MYSTERY JETS single .

The remix features chords of uplifting piano stabs, high-toned synth sweeps, and some infectuous bmore hand claps under a lonely warning for love’s expectations. Overall this tune provides great aural / emotional juxtaposition - as such, it’s great for both the dancefloor and solitary listening.

MP3: Mystery Jets - Half In Love With Elizabeth (Delorean remix)

Berlin based technocrats EGOTRONIC are set to release their third album creatively titled Egotronic. The first single drops sometime in mid November which features remixes by AUDIOLITH labelmates Frittenbude and Juri Gagarin, as well as a grinding chainsaw version by Saint Pauli.

It takes a minute or so for the tune to go anywhere but after the intro and a brief breakdown with some classic Rotterdam stabs SAINT PAULI bursts through with his buzzing maximalism.

MP3: Egotronic - Raven gegen Deutschland (Saint Pauli remix)

Seriously though, can anyone tell me what Raven gegen means?

That VAN SHE remix I mentioned earlier dropped a lot sooner than anticipated. G.L.O.V.E.S. already had it in the bag but were waiting for the okay from MODULAR to spread the love.

In this edit G.L.O.V.E.S. (aka Yama Indra and one half of DAMN ARMS) keeps the soft tone of the original and adds some flanged filters to boost its dancefloor sensibilities. This track truly lies in a feel good category, like sunshine, soft kittens, and smooches.

MP3: Van She - Changes (G.L.O.V.E.S. remix)

Big N.E.W.S. from Melbourne’s G.L.O.V.E.S. - after their first release on LEKTROLUV the duo have been signed up for two more 12s for BANG GANG.

In G.L.O.V.E.S.’ latest remix project for THE DEATH SET, nothing of the original track is left. This reconstruction blends new school glam house with a few classic rave elements (listen carefully enough and you’ll hear a whistle), turning it into a laser-cut-floor-funker.

MP3: The Death Set - Listen to This Collision (G.L.O.V.E.S. remix)

Expect to hear more gloved remixes soon. They’re scheduled to release Cut Copy and Sneaky Sound System. G.L.O.V.E.S. have also hooked up with MODULAR with a VAN SHE edit that should come out in the next couple weeks so keep yer ears peeled.

I thought the show went pretty well tonight. Started out quite mellow really, and I’m still not sure what to think of the opening track. The setlist went a little something like this:

01. Guns N’ Roses - November Rain (DJ Kue remix)

**by request**
02. Reel 2 Real - I Like to Move it (Smalltown DJs Moving Makes Me Sick Remix)

03. Black Holes - War Drums

**I couldn’t wait for this relase, not this track in particular mind you, but the re-issue of Sunglasses at Night. The original will always ride near the top - and this remix bounces moody cut up electro into a hypnotic dancefloor playpen**
04. Tiga & Zyntherius - Sunglasses at Night (Popof remix 2)

05. The Ting Tings - Great DJ (Calvin Harris remix)
06. The Bumblebeez - Rio (Boy 8-Bit remix)

**by request**
07. MGMT - Kids (Burntpiano’s remix)

08. The Presets - Talk Like That (Dave Spoon’s Televised mix)
09. The Fashion - Like Knives (Daniel Dexter remix)
10. Harris Robotis - Beat on the Street (The Bag Raiders Row Harder Re-boot)
11. Larry Tee - I Love You (Bart B More Secured dub)

**I know I played this track a couple weeks ago, but it’s so effing good! Rave piano and thunder makes me all jumpy like a teenager.
12. Barletta & Van Helder Arrest - STAB

13. Mikix the Cat - Freeze (Drop the Lime remix)

**Another rave track. Gonna have to play it together with the Van Helder Barletta colab and see how they sound.**
14. Dr. Alban - Sing Hallelujah (TMX remix)

15. KMFX - White Knight Boot

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You can hear THE SHAKE every Friday night from 8-9 on KICK FM.
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LINKS

www.scion.com/SAV

http://www.myspace.com/tmxband
http://www.myspace.com/tmx_tom

Seriously one of the greatest, or most fun at least, PR moves from a label ever.

Have you read The Intergalactic Enquirer yet? How about The Son? The Neu York Thymes? Modular is making headlines everywhere. Check out the up to date news from tomorrow’s yesterday including the revelation that The Presets aren’t gay, the shocking story that Cut Copy are quitting the music biz to grow coffee in Ethiopia and find out why a woman married a shark plus much, much, much, more.

Also, check out the latest video from The Presets!

MP3: The Presets - Talk Like That (Jence remix)

Just got the latest from the roXor camp in the form of another PATRICK ALAVI remix. Before you start getting all sweaty, the newest Alavi reroX is nothing like either the maximalist Nirvana or Justin Timberlake grindfests.

This fine piece of production follows a different path which still takes a number of postmodern twists. Alavi edits SHINICHI OSAWA’s track “Star Guitar” keeping the grooves locked into the realms of house music somethings. For those who’ve been around for a minute will recognize the title of the track. In fact, this is actually a remix of Osawa’s cover version of THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS‘ second single from their 2002 album Come With Us.

As the final days of summer approach Alavi’s reroX brings lasting warmth. It’s perfect for a sunny Sunday afternoon in a park somewhere full of people dancing, sitting, and smiling. Likewise, this would fit well with any open highway soundtrackembracing any changes that lie ahead.

MP3: Shinichi Osawa - Star Guitar (Alavi reroX)

I don’t know much about this producer other than this is his first attempt at remixing. YONSON was able to take a song from a band that I can’t stand and turn it into a slow moving floor burner. I’m looking forward to hearing more…

MP3: The Black Crowes - Really ‘Hard to Handle’ (Yonson sliced edit)

A tonne of these came my way this week - here’s a smattering.

I have to start things off with my beat comrade Lotek. We lay down dirty rhythms every Friday night from 8-9 on our radio show THE SHAKE. You can hear it in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada on 92.9 KICK FM or stream it online here.

Lotek – Bang! Volume 1 (mediafire)

1) Miles Dyson – Anthem (original mix)
2) Young MC – Bust A Move (Don Rimini ravekid remix)
3) DJ Kue – Riding Low
4) Tittsworth – Broke Ass Nigga
5) Shwayze – Buzzin’ (Villains remix v.2)
6) The Illuminoids – Heart Shaped Titties
7) Guns N’ Roses – Welcome To The Jungle (Dirty Funker remix)
8) Culture Prophet – Do You Wanna Funk?
9) Pnau – Wild Strawberries
10) Lifelike & Kris Menace – Discopolis
11) Headman – Catch Me If You Can (Bag Raiders remix)
12) Buy Now – For Sale (Henrik B & Plec remix)

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