So I can’t believe I haven’t mentioned Tanlines on here. First heard their name through thisAu Revoir Simone remix they made. Later I came across their track “New Flowers” and rocked out on that for a couple of months. They were the opening band for the Julian Casablancas show a few weeks ago here in DC (personally thought that they seemed more genuine and intriguing than their headliner). And yet, I have never mentioned them. Blasphemy. Came across an excellent Memory Tapes remix (need I say more?) of one of their songs, and I guess that was the push I needed. This is music you can dance to. Beautiful, just beautiful.
I recently engineered a show for K Records legend Karl Blau + Lake and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the experience. The artists were very chill, the music was gorgeous and the crowd dug from start to finish. A good chunk of my life has been spent running around the suburbs of Seattle, and this was honestly the first time that I’ve ever been proud to be a Washingtonian. Both artists released solidalbums in 2k9 that you must check out.
I was recently shown the DVD portion of Justice’s A Cross The Universe, and it got me thinking about how their upcoming release was going to stack up against new material from Daft Punk and Breakbot. This is going to be an interesting a year for the heavy hitters.
A friend emailed me this Monsters of Folk track, and I had never heard of them prior. According to allmusic, they “were formed around the talents of indie rock giants Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes), M. Ward (She & Him), and Jim James (My Morning Jacket)“. Outrageous, Monsters of Folk indeed, how cheeky. Though I’m not the biggest fan of some of these guys out of this context, this song is rocking my world, as it’s hardly folk and leans more towards indie rock with an electronic kick. So I’m late to the game, this album has been out since September, but better late than never I say.
I am obsessed with Beach House, and I’m okay with that. I have been waiting for this day for a while, ever since I heard whispers about Teen Dream in the fall. I had remarkably high expectations about this album, but it was so hyped that I initially became wary. Then I heard “Norway” and “10 Mile Stereo”, I felt comfortable and relieved that they wouldn’t be letting me down, but I just grew all the more anxious. Well it’s out, I’ve heard it, I love it (you could have seen that one coming), and here’s why. Devotion was an album that didn’t hit me all at once, it took repeated listens to really wrap mind around it. Teen Dream is noticeably more upbeat, yet still haunting, hypnotic, but definitely loveable. There is a new version of “Used to Be”, which does have its charms, but I still prefer the single version. After already being familiar with a few tracks, one of the hardest initial hits was “Silver Soul”. It was as if I was caught in a relentless wave of sound. Rarely is there a silent moment with Beach House, sounds are constantly blossoming and evolving, repetitively building to that epic release. As of right now, “Lover of Mine” is the track I am most addicted to, love at first listen. This entire album has such a cohesive sound, and is worth listening to for the quality of Legrand’s vocals alone. I could go on and on, but the truth is you’ll just have to listen and decide for yourself.
I just received an email about a new mix Bullion made for the people over at FACT Magazine. Lots of Krautrock, afro-funk, avant-garde electronics and dreamy 70s rock going down that really highlights how exceptional he is as a DJ. It’s only going to be available for three weeks, so head on over to FACT and check it out.
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I’ve heard Rusko’s name being thrown around a lot lately, and his recent production for M.I.A.convinced me to check out the rest of his work. This Leeds native makes a pretty hard form of dubstep that’s been able to transcend genres. He also makes some pretty radical remixes. The UK sure has been grinding out some heavyhitters lately.
I discovered Danger around the same time that I first heard Breakbot (way back in 2007), and his upcoming release through Ekleroshock has been getting me really excited. Part producer/graphic desinger/DJ this Frenchman is clearly influenced by Dario Argento/John Carpenter soundtracks and early nineties video games. He did a pretty excellent interview with the guys over at Ohh! Crapp that you should definitely check out. Some of his stuff is a little too techno for me, but I love how it all fits into the same aesthetic. Any fans of Kavinsky/IV/L-Vis 1990 will love this.
Dipped in Dollars (D.I.D.) is the brainchild of Chief and Danger. 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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