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November 20, 2008 — No Comments

Lebatman – La Maitresse Aux Yeux D’Or

Milan's Lebatman makes disco-electro with a bit of an 80's synth-pop vibe. You can even get an idea of ambient layers in some of his tracks and remixes.

His original track, "La Maitresse Aux Yeux D'Or", has that old-school filter house bassline and flanged-up disco stabs. He's also adept at making some pretty good remixes such as his remix of Sunset Cruisin's "Perfect Wave" and his cut of The Cars' "Heartbreak City".

Though some of the remixes can be rough around the edges at some points, which isn't often, the talent is there and definitely makes him an artist to watch out for.

Lebatman - La Maitresse Aux Yeux D'Or

The Cars - Heartbreak City (Lebatman Remix)

Sunset Cruisin - Perfect Wave (Lebatman Remix)

November 19, 2008 — No Comments

Catz ‘n Dogz – Yes They Still Play Casio

You might have heard of this Polish duo, but probably under the name 3 Channels. They've been busy working on their new album under the new name Catz 'n Dogz. The reason for the change?

In the past few years, our music grown has grown up a little bit. We started to use more instruments and vocals. Catz 'n Dogz music is deeper and we work a lot harder to make the fundamental groove.

With two smash hits under their belts on Claude VonStroke's dirtybird records, they also remixed the infamous "Who's Afraid of Detroit?" into a highly coveted limited-edition release. When VonStroke heard their new sound, he signed them up to release tracks on his new mothership label.

While Catz 'n Dogz is different than their original 3 Channels project, don't dismiss it. As the guys said, their new sound is deeper and focuses more on building up a rhythm, which their track "Yes They Still Play Casio" showcases.

Be sure to pick up their new album, Stars of Zoo, out now on mothership.

Originally posted on Nov 5th, server issues didn't post until now! Sorry!

Catz 'n Dogs - Yes They Still Play Casio

November 12, 2008 — No Comments

Michael Woods – Natural High (Micky Slim Remix)

Michael Woods is a UK-based producer and DJ that should be on red alert on your radar if he hasn't been already. His new track "Natural High" is a mix of old-school vocal-house and funk with an electro edge and is out now with remixes from Micky Slim, Dino Lenny, Dave Boynes, Ant Brooks, Lee Haslam, and Michael's own alter-ego Out of Office.

Slim's cut is a bouncy wobbled-bass track that is definitely going to appeal to both the big room and underground crowds. The Out of Office Dub is a much more epic take that has to be blasted on a huge system to be appreciated. There is of course a vocal remix, but if you're not a fan of vocals on some tracks, this version is for you.

Buy up the full-quality MP3s here, out now on Diffused Records.

Michael Woods - Natural High (Micky Slim Remix)

Michael Woods - Natural High (Out of Office Dub)

November 10, 2008 — No Comments

Does It Offend You, Yeah? – Dawn of the Dead (Station X Remix) – Proyecto Batidora

You're all probably aware that Buffetlibre is about to release their new Rewind2 remix project to the masses in 2 months, but what you might not know is that they have another remix project in the works. Yes, for real.

The Spaniards are at it again with a new "social remix" project called "Proyecto Batidora", which translated into English means "remix project". The concept is simple: you log onto the project website, check out the original tracks you like, e-mail Buffetlibre and apply for the stems of the track. Then you remix and submit.

Simple and fun, right? We got one of the first tracks off the project by UK-based Station X and it's fantastic. Check out the project here and try your hand on tracks by artists such as Cut Copy, The Bravery, Yelle, Holy Fuck, Walter Meego, Sidechains, Does it Offend you, yeah?, Dragonette, Ladyhawke, and more.

Oh and if you do remix one, let us know!

Does It Offend You, Yeah? - Dawn of the Dead (Station X Remix)

November 10, 2008 — No Comments

Secret Machines – Atomic Heels (KiD COLA Remix)

Fans of Fake Blood will love Cambridge-based KiD COLA's remix of Secret Machines' "Atomic Heels". It's got an eerie, droning bassline synth with fantastic drum programming. The remix takes the original track into harder dance territory, and it's great.

Secret Machines - Atomic Heels (KiD COLA Remix)