Too Long

Another long day at the office needs to be followed by some quality music. Lots of soundcloud previews and not so many downloads unfortunately. But who doesn’t stream a lot of his music online anyway? Let’s start with some previews of upcoming killers.

Those who read my post about RBMA know Jamie Woon and Hudson Mohawke once got selected for an exclusive producer program of the RBMA. These two guys are really hot on the blogs lately, combining the two is just instant win (or should I say bi-winning nowadays?).

Lady Luck (Hudson Mohawke’s Schmink Wolf Re-fix) by woon

Talking about dynamic duos, our two good friends of Mumbai Science are currently touring in America. They got so known and popular in such a short time, I bet it must all feel a bit surreal too them. Next release they are featured on is the new Mixhell EP on Boysnoize Records. DIM MAK likes to describe it as Indie Electro, so I’m just going to follow them on that one and add that it reminds me a lot of Amnesia – Ibiza in high pitch!

Mixhell – Antigalactic (Mumbai Science Remix) by Boysnoize Records

The next Jan Driver is coming later this month. It has more of a funky subtle approach then I’m used of him (love Gain Reaction!) but it works well! Jan Driver also has an other own EP out called Xtra 2011 which is also another electro banger (look it up on Beatport!).

Teenage Mutants & Stereophil – Cha Cha (Jan Driver Remix) by FutureFlashs & KIEZ BEATS

Okay, so enough with the soundcloud previews. Next up are three nice and easy-listening remixes. One from ex-Aeroplane: The Magician. Also a new remix by Cosmonaut Grecko who created quite the traffic on the blogs with his remix for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and now had the balls to take on a Daft Punk track. And why not end with a remix from Soulwax themself, Not a new remix unfortunately, but the remix they did for Ladytron’ Seventeen which is now featured on the Ladytron Best Of Remixes, out now!

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The Aiku – The Red Kiss (The Magician Precious 80s Remix)

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Daft Punk – Too Long (Cosmonaut Grechko Version)

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Ladytron – Seventeen (Soulwax Mix)

REDNIK’s festival guide: Les Ardentes 2010 (pt. 2)

My favourite festival is getting closer and I received some great news about it! I’m allowed press access, so I’m hoping to do some nice exclusive backstage work! The last artists I mentioned were from the first two days, this next batch is mainly from the third day.

Sub Focus, Andy C

For as far as my knowledge about DnB goes these two are one of the bigger names in the scene. After all the electro, hiphop and alternative rock violence some straight to the point DnB is always appreciated. The two indoor halls are perfect for this and last edition also proofs DnB brings up probably the best audience atmosphere.

SebastiAn

Probably the most bizar figure of the already extravagant ed banger bunch. Even though he isn’t very strong in the technical dj’ing stuff, probably most of the time because he is under influence (check out this appearance in this Ed Banger Seven video), but as a producer he’s an absolute genious and he will certainly bring the best electro bangers of the moment.

Hudson Mohawke

I haven’t heard much stuff from this guy before I looked him up when he appeared in the Les Ardentes lineup, but after some classic youtube research I really started digging his productions. It’s hard to describe his “genre” it feels like a mixture of hip-hop background tunes, electronic stuff and dubstep? I’m looking forward to his performance and I bet it will the most unique and refreshing one.

Health

Health is not your average alternative rock band. This L.A. based band brings very experimental stuff with the use of your typicall drum, guitar stuff and some amazing synths and electronic stuff. When looking at the video you immediately think “what a bunch of weirdos, especially the one in the front!”, but still the stuff they bring is very addictive? in some way. Curious who this will be live and what reactions we’ll see from the crowd.

Don Rimini

Was called one of the best djsets at Les Transardentes (the smaller one night version of Les Ardentes). His newest EP is coming 5 July, so I’m hoping for lots of new stuff. Not much more to add, he probably won’t disappoint!

Les Petits Pilous

Even though I’m not a huge fan of their latest EP these two guys still bring back some good old memories. In a small venue not far from where I live there was a party … with Les Petits Pilous. The “electronic scene” isn’t so big over here, so of course the turn up wasn’t that big. Still these guys went full on and the accompanying Born To Film crew even tried to Crowd surf (I think there were two rows of people in front of the stage …)

Sound of Stereo

These guys were absolutly everywere last year and are still killing it in 2010, even though I must say I’m not the biggest fan of their latest remix for Proxy. Even though I have already heard them plenty of times I’ll still swoop by even if it’s only for their “big-room banger” Metric, which will sound brilliantly in the big indoor halls.

Janelle Monae

A name from day two, but a nice fresh artist to describe at the end of this Les Ardentes guide. Janelle Monae isn’t a name that would normally pass the frontpage on this blog, but from what I’ve seen from youtube videos she brings an amazing live performance. She brings a mixture of soulfull hiphop and jazz.

Overnight

About a week ago George Lenton gave out some free tracks to the blogosphere, including “San Angel”. It’s like a beautiful laid back soundscape. Something nice to listen to when you’re just chillin’ in your room or whatever you like doin… The second one brings more energy and shows some nice variety in his production.

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George Lenton – San Angel

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George Lenton – Cold Rocker

Scottish DJ/Producer Hudson Mohawke has been making some very inspiring productions, combining hip hop with electro and pop music. In this one he used a sample of a guitar riff by the Klaxons, if I’m not mistaking. Last summer he played at Pukkelpop Festival in Belgium. Unfortunately I couldn’t make it there, but if someone did see his show, please leave a comment how you liked it.

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Hudson Mohawke – Overnight

Here’s a fresh remix by Breakbot, who’s now signed to Ed Banger Records. This French producer started 2010 with a couple of remixes. This one I liked the most. Expect his new EP out on Ed Banger Records on February 14 with a remix by Siriusmo.

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Jan Turkenburg – In My Spaceship (Breakbot Remix)

The last one is a dubstep tune by XI. The track itself is quite basic and minimal, but that bass is just HEAVY!

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XI – Smoke Signal