Holy shit, Mouse on Mars are releasing their first album in six years! I’m kind of young (but maybe old by most blogger’s standards), but Radical Connector and Rost Pocks were a crucial part of my electronica education. It is safe to say that they were an essential building block for the electronic music that we know today, and rather than a sad comeback album, this is a glistening triumph. The video for “Polaroyced” puts an instant smile on my face, and leaves me with the desire to watch it on repeat. The magical set of tracks that is Parastrophics is out now on Modeselektor’s (who unbelievably agreed to answer some interview questions for us last year) imprint, Monkeytown Records. Cop that shit.

I was obsessed with Beck in high school and I’ve come to love Charlotte Gainsbourg in all her many talents (Melancholia, what??), so obviously I loved “Paradisco”, one of their collaborative tracks. That love is only deepened by this remix from San Francisco’s Johnny Hwin. He pushes it oh so gently from light pop to the dancefloor. Compare it with the original below, and help show Johnny some love on beatport.

Sometimes I wonder why I still live in the states, as there’s so much fresh stuff coming out of London right now. Case and point, colo are a London based duo who informed us about their forthcoming debut EP, Midday Sun. “picture of you” is the lead track, filled with lush sounds and languid vocals. The video is cinematic, dark and mysterious, perfectly complimenting the track. After it was over, I felt myself longing for more, which is always a good sign. Midday Sun is out March 12 on Take Records, but for now, get a preview of the rest of the EP below.

Polysick just released a top mix for 100% Silk featuring his own manipulations of early house anthems. You can purchase his Flow FM EP here.