Dipped in Dollars is proud to present our February Mix of the Month, where we ask an up-and-coming artist to present us with a mix/mixtape that will allow us to gain better perspective of their process/show us what we can expect to hear from them in the future. Indian Summer is a little mix I made featuring some of my favorite songs we’ve been throwing out over these last few months. It doesn’t feature any music you’ll hear on the upcoming Comanche LP, but it’s a solid example of what you’ll be hearing from our live sets. I tried to hold off on too many special effects and let the songs speak for themselves. Expect more Comanche singles/remixes/mixtapes throughout the year. Tracklist provided below for anyone interested.

Health – Before Tigers (CFCF Remix)
jj – Ecstacy
Animal Collective – Daily Routine (Phaseone Remix)
Major Lazer – Hold The Line
Washed Out – Feel It All Around (Toro Y Moi Remix)
Lilly Allen – The Fear (Duke Dumont Remix)
Paul Dempsey – Ramona Was A Waitress (Faux Pas Remix)
Grizzly Bear – Cheerleader (Neon Indian Remix)
Small Black – Despicable Dogs (Washed Out Remix)
Phoenix – Lisztomania (Chico Love Remix)

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  • Cosmogramma, Flying Lotus highly anticipated sophomore release on Warp, will be dropping May 4th. Quakes didn’t make the final cut of the album, but it sure is getting a lot of people excited. Mary Anne Hobbs is already calling Lotus the Hendrix of our generation. I really hope he isn’t, this guy needs to live way longer than 27 years. FlyLo is also producing tracks for fellow Warp artist Gonjasufi that you must check out.

    Flying Lotus – Quakes

    Gonjasufi – Ancestors (prod. by Flying Lotus)

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  • The guys from Twigz just sent me two new jams from their upcoming Dim Picnic EP, including an unreleased track from their show with Small Black at Princeton. I had the opportunity to sit in on some of their studio sessions last Fall, and it really helped me appreciate the foundations of their sonic quality. They sure are throwing their all into this album. They’ve also been editing their mixes with some great producers, so I’m pretty sure the EP is going to make a big splash. Stay tuned for their Mix of the Month later this Spring.

    Twigz – What Happened Today

    Twigz – Sea Sheets (Altitude Sickness Mix)

    Twigz – In My Stroller (Live @ Princeton)

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  • I was excited when I first learned of a new Four Tet album, and I have been listening to and musing on it for the past week. As it is with most albums that are mostly instrumental, I tend to think of it more as a whole than as a sum of its parts. There is Love In You is a 47 minute meditation with highs, lows, and plenty of magical moments. It isn’t new and explosive, rather satisfyingly familiar and perfect for relaxing on a quiet winter day such as this.

    Four Tet – Circling
    Four Tet – Plastic People

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  • I have been enamored of this track off of the forthcoming jj album ever since I heard about it here, but somehow it slipped under the radar. When everyone was all abuzz about the “Lollipop” inspired “Ecstasy” this past summer, I have to admit that I wasn’t entirely sold. That being said, I am completely on board now, and am highly anticipating this spring release, as well as the group’s appearance at SXSW. Also this description from Secretly Canadian is priceless, “jj create R&B and balearic dub from the ghosts of lost lovers; pop as delicate as a fawn’s nose across blades of frosted grass. It is the soundtrack for friends packed into the town square’s tiniest tavern, their moontanned, apple-cheeked faces glowing, their dilated pupils filled with all the meaning and meaninglessness of a magic 8-ball.” Does it get any better than that?

    jj – Let Go

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  • So I’ve been meaning to share this for a while, but being completely snowed in here in DC, now seems like the most appropriate time. Local legend Oddisee has been releasing a series of seasonally themed mixes, the latest of which is ODD WINTER. It’s ultra chill and smooth, perfectly fitting for these winter days. So if you’re snowed in as well (and even if you’re not), heat up some hot chocolate, get the entire mix for free here and just press play. There will be no regrets.

    <a href="http://oddisee.bandcamp.com/track/frostbit">Frostbit by oddisee</a>

    <a href="http://oddisee.bandcamp.com/track/blizzard-of-09">Blizzard Of 09 by oddisee</a>

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  • Vampire Weekend has recently been getting a lot of love on Dipped in Dollars, and this remix of Cousins by Mexican producer Toy Selectah is keeping them on blast. It kind of reminds me of the Frikstailers remix of Hold the Line, but that may be due to my limited knowledge of latin music. The remix is actually part of a larger mix Selectah did of the entire album, which you can purchase at any of these retailers near you. Check out these Whiplash-y visuals featuring tracks from the rest of his mix.

    Vampire Weekend – Cousins (Toy Selectah Remix)

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  • Washed Out, Real Estate, JJ, Mountain Man, and Memory Tapes all at one party? This is way too good to be true. Looks like Dipped in Dollars will be spending a lot of time at the Mexican Summer/Gorilla vs Bear showcase at SXSW.

    Washed Out – Luck

    Real Estate – Pool Swimmers

    JJ – Ecstasy

    Mountain Man – Animal Tracks

    Memory Tapes – Bicycle

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  • I was just sent a remix Breakbot did for Air in support of Oxfam America’s Haiti recovery effort. I love how Breakbot is able to swallow each artist he remixes and mold them into his own aesthetic. I just throw all of his music into one playlist and cruise.

    Air – So Light Is Her Footfall (Breakbot Remix)

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  • DJ /rupture is a New York-via-Barcelona based writer/producer/dj. He initially gained a lot of attention for his ridiculous mixtapes, then dropped a couple of albums that transcended genres and privied listeners to his influences. He also created a blog that you have to check out. I’m really getting into the visuals for Solar Life Raft Medley. Gorgeous visuals perfectly accompanying /rupture’s ambience. Check him on tour with fellow D.I.D. favorites Gang Gang Dance all winter.

    DJ /rupture – Reef

    DJ /rupture & Matt Shadetek – Blue Night

    Gang Gang Dance – Bebey (DJ /rupture and Matt Shadetek Remix)

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    Dipped in Dollars (D.I.D.) is the brainchild of Chief and Danger Dome. While attending a crazy liberal arts college in Vermont, we realized our mutual love of righteous dance music, art, and the people behind them. D.I.D. exists to share this love with you and hopefully turn you on to something new. More about the brains behind the brawn, here.

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