It's Wednesday, what a good day for a remix eh! I have to delve into my collection for the next couple of posts because my internet has been particularly slow recently. But this is ok, I still have some relatively recent acquisitions that will no doubt delight you guys.
Oh by the way, if you guys remember the Okyo track i put up a few days ago, well I have been in contact with Markus from the group back and forth for a couple of days. He seems like a nice guy, living in NZ with his wife. They want to visit Melbourne so I promised a tour which he said he would love, so, my friends, you may be able to meet him. Fun huh!
Anyway, back to remixes.
Now, I do need to mention a lovely little Perth band called The Dirty Secrets. I have introduced a couple of my friends to their single from a while back called 5 Feet of Snow, and when we saw them live at Ding Dong we were all very impressed. After chatting to them after the gig we decided they were also very friendly chaps. Now it seems that they have been working with some cool people to record their album, one Nick Terry has helped with mixing. This guy has worked with The Klaxons, The Libertines and Simian Mobile Disco to name a few. That's great for these Perth boys and it also means some great remixes are around for them already...and it can only get better!
So first up is the Miami Horror remix of 5 Feet of Snow. It's fun because it just adds some electro to the rock fun of the original, instead of making it completely unrecognisable. Have a listen.

5 Feet of Snow - The Dirty Secrets

And now their new single (thanks Triple J!). Just had a listen and it sounds like a good 'un!

Lighthouse - The Dirty Secrets

I guess I need to stick another remix up for it to really be a Remix Wednesday. So let's see. Oh yes, how about a Justice remix, they're always a bit of fun. And who better to remix than the mighty Klaxons. This remix of As Above, So Below is tinged with 80s electronica and Justice's trademark punchy interludes. It's good for the environment. Press play now.

As Above, So Below - The Klaxons (Justice Remix)

Ok I really need to go so can't say much about this group, but Yuksek and the Invaders have done a great remix of Klanguage's track All This Time. Total dancefloor mayhem. Definitely one to smash glasses to ;)

All This Time - Klanguage(Yuksek Vs The Invaders)

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This is a special post for my friend who wanted some song suggestions for music she could put to a video of clothes being created. This was an interesting concept and after viewing some of the clothes and hearing her ideas I came up with a couple I thought might work. You guys can check these songs out too because they're good all the same.
The first is by Supermayer, who i know little about but his song, The Art of Letting Go, has slowly grown on me over the last couple of months. So check it!

The Art of Letting Go

Of course, fashion and France go quite well together, so there is also the option of the lovely Camille. Ta Douleur has both the funky punch and the smooth french tones to fit many a mood. And for you crazy kids who haven't checked out this fantastic female artist...shame on you. Quick! Go now, and you may be spared.

Ta Douleur

Now the lovely Miss Kittin, as mentioned in the previous post, could actually help out here if you were to be interested in something a little more spacey. It is very minimal though, but interesting none the less and it's all dependent on the mood you would like to create. So here's another dollop of Kittin.

Wash N Dry

Donex

I have recently got my hands on a copy of the new Miss Kittin album, due to be released February this year. It is called Batbox and follows on from her last venture I Com that had on it the great electro-trash single Professional Distortion. This new album is full of her trademark unaffected vocals, along with some great electronic beats. It's not all pumping basslines and distorted hi-hat action though, there are some quiet and trippy moments, such as the track Wash N Dry. It's definitely one for the headphones. Check it yo!

Grace

Metalhead

So let's get straight into it shall we?
First I'd like to discuss a certain duo named Okyo. They're lovely people who spend their time between both New Zealand and Germany, ah the life!
I discovered them only recently while watching an IDN (design magazine) DVD that contained the video for their single Monster. Apart from being a visual feast, with constantly changing face designs (kind of like Bjork's Hunter, but on speed), it's also a great song. Listening to some of their other stuff on myspace, I'm getting super excited about hearing more from these guys.

monster

Next up, there's a lovely little group, actually another duo, called The Dø. Thing is, most searches chuck a fit when you try and type in that lovely little 'ø' so you can
also have a look for The Do...but be warned, there are a lot of things that can be tacked onto the end of that!
Anyway, they're from Finland and their music is melodic and lovely, someone else said that they sound like a funkier Cardigans...and after listening to the album I can see where that comes from. But they have a couple of quirkier songs on the album (A Mouthful) which make me love them even more.

playground hustle

on my shoulders

Well kids, that's all for now. I will have some more electro-tastic things for you next I promise. Now, go do something outside.

It's ok, I know this is your first time. I won't judge you, or make you feel small...that would be mean. I will look at your face, notice that funny little spot that you're self-conscious about and then smile warmly. I will tell you that you're looking great today, even better than usual. Then, with my arms extended, I will offer it to you.
You will have music.