Remix: Magnetic Man - I Need Air (Digital Soundboy Remix)

Just as a little homage to massive tune that did itself justice in the dance world this week. Magnetic Man. I salute thee.

Tune Alert: Pitto - Sea Lion Woman

This tune struck me down as soon as I heard it and the cause of such dramatic engagement is down to the original 'Seeline Woman' by the inimitable Nina Simone. The hypnotic mantra-like vocals of this bootlegged version are blatantly inspired by the original, while the minimal house mixed with a happy-clapping beat provides one the most exciting house tracks this summer. How apt that it should be Mr Tong's Essential Tune earlier on in July. No surprises there for me. This is Pitto's bootleg of a Feist's take on Nina Simone and should come with a warning label: must be heard on big speakers.

Released: 13th July 2010
Label: Oxyd House
Link: Buy it at Beatport // Pitto mySpace // Masters At Work mySpace & Wikipedia

**


And this be the Masters At Work soulfully intrusive version. You will enjoy.

Tune: Aeroplane - We Can't Fly

The Belgian disco duo are setting an entirely new standard to summer tunes of frivolity, with this first single from their debut album We Can't Fly set to be released in September. This song shows that Aeroplane actually can fly and help us do the same through their cosmic nu-disco synth waves and squelching bass riffs, that could arguably be compared to any other electronic chill out tune. However, it's obvious that Aeroplane don't make just any other dance song. 'We Can't Fly' is spicy and flavoursome, with reggae percussion, gospel-like vocals and beachy riffs. Not to forget the piano. This single has the potential to cheer up any dwellers of the English summer by taking you on a round trip to the Caribbean; a seriously feel good summer vibe.

Enjoy.

This is a preview posted by the label on YouTube.

Released: 27th June 2010

Label: Eskimo Recordings / N.E.W.S. excl licence Wall Of Sound for UK/Eire.

Link: mySpace

Words: Charlotte Morris // charlotte_morris@hotmail.fr

Remix: Morcheeba - Even Though

Skye Edwards has reunited with the remaining two thirds of Morcheeba (Paul and Ross Godfrey), recapturing the essence of the original formation. 'Even Though' is the first single of their 7th album Blood Like Lemonade; it's fresh, chilled and cemented by Skye's raw vocals. The lyrics are touching, simply intimate without a feeling of being in too deep; first delving under your skin, then comforting.

Posted below and more fitting to the newsicmoos way of life is Surfing Leon's Afternoon Mix, which guards the very core of the original; its intimacy and warmth is attractive and merges with subtle hints of rolling electro. It begins eerily; the original sounds as if someone is breathing through an astronaut's helmet (Skye makes reference to space in the first verse), though the remix seems to have replaced this with an ominous sound of whistling wind. Surfing Leon mixes fast and choppy electro beats, not losing the laid back feeling through alternating slow piano chords. Perfect for what Ross Godfrey referred to as a "3am ...spliffed-out" moment. A pretty typical Morcheeba release and we're more than happy about it.

Released: 25th July 2010

Label: Morcheeba Partnership. excl licence by [PIAS] Recordings.

Link: morcheeba official // mySpace // wikipedia // Facebook

Words: Charlotte Morris // charlotte_morris@hotmail.fr

Album: Cajmere - It's Time

A slice of 90's house for you little blighters now. Cajmere, of 'Brighter Days' success, releases an album full of Chicago house lovin' stompers that pinpoint a certain nostalgic sound and are perfect for a big room dance floor. There's the blaring carnival horns of 'Horny 94', the funk soul sound of 'Say U Will 05' and the underground reworking of 'Brighter Days' that all make for a great attribute to your collection. Complete and utter house madness.

Enjoy.



Release date: 26th July 2010
Label: Cajual Records

Link: mySpace // Wikipedia (Curtis Jones) // Cajmere Facebook

EP: LCD Soundsystem - I Can Change (Tiga Remix)

Tiga has never been one to pigeonhole himself when it come to styles and genres, however, the Canadian has lain before him a signature sound on remixes of acts such as Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys and Felix Da Housecat, to name but a prolific few. His latest remix is of the 80's synth-pop-tinged 'I Can Change' by LCD Soundsystem. The original symbolises an early 80's sound and the remix doesn't stray too far from this retro style. It starts with regimental sounding hi hats over James Murphy's wonderful vocal as the sub bass bubbles up beneath. Slowly but surely the track progresses with a huge menacing bassline that creeps in until it dominates the track. When listening to the breakdown, I cant help but imagine it being played in a packed festival tent with its glorious euphoric synth building a definitive hands-in-the-air moment. If you haven't already heard it, expect to hear it in a festival tent near you.

Enjoy.

Released: 25th July 2010

Label: Copyright of DFA LLC under exclusive licence to EMI Records

Link: lcdsoundsystem.com // mySpace // Wikipedia

Words: Chris McCullagh // chris.mccullagh@hotmail.com

Tune Alert: B-Complex - Beautiful Lies VIP

Bratislavan producer B-complex, aka Mato Lenicky, finally releases the already popular ‘Beautiful Lies VIP’ on Hospital Records. It’s cleaner and retains the feel of the original but with added vigour and intensity through new melodies and beats. Mato`s approach to the genre is very unique, tending to steer his own direction, favouring sophisticated melodies and intricate harmonies mashed with the pace and energy of drum and bass - this release is no contradiction to that. Impressive gothic vocals make this track memorable, and it’s inclusion on Hospital compilations means it could sound a bit dated with a release so late, but with backing from High Contrast this track should cement B-Complex firmly on the scene. Newsicmoos recommends you check him out in his tour.

Released: 23rd July 2010

Label: Hospital Records

Link: mySpace

Words: Rob Goodwin

Remix: T Coy - Carino

When the original mix of this tune was released in the 1980's it pretty much defined UK house, so you can't blame Soul M for not going all out Aphex on this one and sticking pretty close to the sound of the original. With a beefed up mixdown and some much needed added progression, this is the sort of remix that manages to bring a vintage music moment back to relevance. He's also sorted out the tick track that was way too loud in the original 80's mix and everything's just better tuned to the sort of soundsystems we enjoy here in the then future. There's not much you can really say critically about this track without getting too far into the sort of remix politics that bore us all to death but for what it's worth, this is definitely worth picking up, especially if you loved the original and want to start playing it out again.

Released: 25th July 2010

Label: Sony Music Entertainment

Singles (Of Note) Round Up: 26th - 1st August 2010

It's time for the weekly round up of noteable tune releases. Quite a big week - we got house, uk funky, drum and bass and a bit of soul. Plus, newsicmoos has some new writers on board so keep an eye out for them! Not to depress, but tragedy also struck this week as the death toll numbers from the Love Parade in Germany have risen today to 21. Thoughts are with the families. And may this atrocity never ever happen again.

So the festival season is underway, if you have any crazy stories or general chit chat get in touch! newsicmoos@yahoo.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter! Check out Zed Bias and his latest soulful delivery as the Tune Of The Week. That's enough plugging this week.

Rave on.

***

Chris Lake & Nelski - Minimal Life

Chris Lake is no stranger to big room electro stompers, but for his latest release 'Minimal Feelings' he delves in to the murky world of minimal. Alongside the 'Rising Music' head honcho is Nelski who until late 2008 was one part of Rhythm Code, a production duo that released tech house gems on Size, Cubism, Rising Music and Noir. Together the pair have created a dance floor destroyer, peppered with acid squelch, bleeps, bloops and hover sounds. These sounds constantly change and crisscross around the track to give it a classic minimal feel. Lake's big room electro past can be heard as the track slowly builds to a huge drop and slams you back in to nothing but beats, bass and bleeps. This track isn't for the experienced minimalist but rather a perfect crossover for all those electro heads that have never ventured into the world of minimal. Now, they may look no further.

Released: 26th July 2010
Label: Rising Music
Link: Chris Lake mySpace // twitter // Rising Music Blog Words: Chris McCullagh // chris.mccullagh@hotmail.com


**

Gorillaz - On Melancholy Hill

'On Melancholy Hill' is the second release from album Plastic Beach, following 'Stylo', the pop-enthused tune that introduced the newly progressed sound of the musical project since the over-hyped Demon Days. Damon Albarn's geniality is proved in this beautifully romantic and dreamy pop song, and quite the opposite to the title, it evokes a sense of serenity and solace. A balance is found in the up-beat riff and chilled out lyrics, creating a comforting love song. Lyrics allude to the question of love and that connection with a loved on. On a superficial level, it may seem that melancholy takes over the theme of love but there is a sense of hope embedded within the overall message. Warm, comforting and ideal for bit of downtempo afterparty come downs.

Released: 25th July 2010
Label: EMI Records
Link: gorillaz.com // Plastic Beach Game: Play Now! // mySpace
Words: Charlotte Morris // charlotte_morris@hotmail.fr


**


Donae'o - I'm Fly

I'm Fly, so flah-ah-eye! UK Funky's main man Donae'o returns with latest single 'I'm Fly', which subscribes to the funky bassline roll typical of a party banger. There's nothing too complicated about his production or even ethos - he just knows the ingredients to a successful little stomper. I can envisage the dutty grind that will ensue on a funky dancefloor near you!

Released: 25th July 2010
Label: My-Ish Inc Ltd
Link: mySpace // twitter // Facebook // Riot Music YouTube Skream Remix


And this is the Redlight mix, just for good measure. Turn it up.


Donaeo "I'm Fly" Redlight Remix - MY / ISH ZEPHRON 26.07.10 by DARLING RADIO PROMOTION

**


Kastle - Better Off Alone

Now for a bit of new age 2(dub)step from American B.Rich under the guise of Kastle. Interesting drum beats, psychedelic bleeps and a slightly sinister tone in the heavy synth leave an intriguing afterthought. Robotic vocals remind me of old school garage tunes where it's almost unrecognisable. It feels as though this is the narrative of a chase scene in a grimey UK gangster film, whereby the ultimate message is of solitary victory. An impressive breakdown incorporates a disco tinted synth; a cloudy atmosphere and warrior beats. Enjoy.

Released: 26th July 2010
Label: unknown
Link: mySpace


**


Swedish House Mafia feat Pharell - One (Your Name)


Firstly, the impressive official video of SHM's debut single.

A big Mafia tune; 808 sounds and melodies unleash as if tapped out by a delerious 12 year old underpinned by the sort of massive 808 sounds we all can't help but love - shaping the anthem of the summer. At its heart, it's a decent club tune with a catchy riff and some pop aesthetic, the sort of thing that will always go down well in any scene that doesn't take itself too seriously. The track also benefits from a HUGE drop that will decimate any gathering if utilised correctly. With the drum and bass mix coming courtesy of breakthrough act Netsky we have the original's riff pitched up way too high to sound good, let alone run through the entire seven minutes of the track. A pretty standard 'liquid' drum and bass straight sine bass but it does what it says on the tin and would certainly keep a party moving for a few minutes. Caspa's mix is a deceptively deep dubstep affair with a big synth build-up dropping into emphasis on the sub and nothing but kicks, carrying the tune's main riff into dark dubstep territory, all ending with a three-minute mega-crescendo. An interesting arrangement which should benefit all you DJ's out there once you get to know the tune. Definitely a good party piece and nowhere near as annoying as Netsky's shitty version.

Released: 26th July 2010
Label: Virgin Records // excl. licence from Swedish House Mafia Holdings Ltd (BVI)
Words: Seun Mustapha // shorrnx@googlemail.com

**

Peace out!

Tune Of The Week: Zed Bias feat Jenna G - Show Some Appreciation

Dave Jones, aka Zed Bias, has been instrumental in the forthcoming of dubstep, as well as pioneering a progressive 2-step garage sound. Along with Jenna G, this latest single release gives us a little teaser of what to expect on his newest album to be released some time later in the year under his alter ego Maddslinky. Much like previous release 'Sound Of Love', there's a soulful element to his simplistic house in the undertones balanced out by the use of deep synth separating beats. This is newsicmoos stand out track of the week. And below is a Maddslinky remix, a bit more upbeat and ready for the dancefloor.

Enjoy!



Maddslinky Remix

Released: 26th July 2010
Label: Development Music

Link: mySpace // twitter // PodOmatic

News: Detroit is still inspiring 'techno'

An interesting in-depth look into Detroit's influence on technotechnotechno. Expand your knowledge! Click below.

NY Times Detroit & Techno

News: 19 deaths at Love Parade in Germany.

Condolenses go out to our fellow ravers who died in a panicked stampede at the Love Parade festival in Germany. The toll keeps on rising. What I don't understand is, in this day and age, why did this happen?

Full reports on the links below.

www.helium.com reports...

The Guardian's updated reports...

Tune: Utah Jazz - Take No More

A stunning panoramic narrative embodies this drum and bass heart twanger. Enjoy.

Released: 14th June 2010

Label: Vintage Recordings

Compilation: Roger Sanchez Release Yourself Volume 9

He takes you through the deeper side of house; minimal structures barely hold you up while an underground electro-esque progressiveness aids in the smooth releasing of thyself.

Newsicmoos stand out track is track 1, Todd Terry's 'Running Faster (Let The Train Come In)'.

Enjoy!



Compilation release date: 11th July 2010
Label: Stealth Records
Link: RogerSanchez.com

Festival: iTunes fest & Defected.

Finally Julie McKnight by Defected Records

The ITunes festival is in full swing and to commermorate Defected's unique weekend on the 23rd/24th July, they have posted up an absolute definitive house classic that anybody who's anybody will know. Julie McKnight doing a little acapella of timeless 'Finally'. And to coincide with 10 years of Defected In The House, the latest compilation entitled Enjoy Music takes you on a journey through past and present, dancefloor and beachy memories.

Enjoy.

Tune Of The Week: Zinc feat Jamie George - Love To Feel This Way

Zinc has released volume 2 of his Crack House legacy this week, and what a stomper it is. 'Crack' house is a newly coined genre by Zinc - one which agitates giddyness and detaches limbs from body in reflex to project all sorts of impossible and made up shapes. This latest offering makes you do just that. Lose ya limbs! Track 1 is popular: 'Nexx' demostrates the perfectly infectious nature of crack house where Zinc knows how to make a drop count. Not too dissimilar from 'Blunt Edge', but cool stuff. And track 2, 'Let's Go', featuring JME has catchy vocals that slot in nicely alongside the dirty whompwhomp of a stompstomp. Overall Zinc, a pretty decent summer release. Stand out track though is newsicmoos TUNE OF THE WEEK! - 'Love To Feel This Way' featuring vocals from Jamie George (of Roska's 'Wonderful Day'). This tune has a sinister undertone with an opposing uplifting vibe that can't help but slap a smile across your cracked up face.

Enjoy.

>
'Love To Feel This Way'

And this tune below is included on the latest album, a phat remix of 'Wile Out' by DJ Marky. Brrrrap!



Ahhhhhh! Biiiiiig!

Released: 18th July 2010
Label: Mayde Ltd

Link: Zinc Official // mySpace // wikipedia // twitter

Singles (Of Note) Round-Up: 19th -26th July 2010

Another week, another blinding week of tunes. This is the newsicmoos round up of noteable tunes. Let us know what you think! Plus, more singles and updates to follow throughout the week.

If you don't already, follow us on Twitter!

**

The Qemists featuring Jenna G - Hurt Less

Jenna G offers her take on lyrics with substance: of obtaining pain through the everyday, as depicted in the official video (link below), but only to rise against it all and do your thing with style. The music, played by the trio from Brighton, is in toe with the lyrics, a blast of metalised drum and bass, heavy use of rocky drums and a live sound that isn't too far away from Pendulum's. A connotative moral victory - though not of one that you can impart on the kids! Another cool release and follow up to 'Your Revolution' from the guys at Ninja Tunes.

This below is the 'My Digital Enemy Remix' - a dancefloor housey take on a rocky original.



Release Date: 18th July 2010
Label: Ninja Tune
Original Video: YouTube Link
Website: theqemists.com

**

Kidkut - I Love 04

Who is Kidkut? Well newsicmoos came across his breakbeat sound whilst browsing one of the best compilations of the summer: Ibiza Rocks Reclaim The Dancefloor. A relatively unknown puts his knowledge of sub cultured underground music and applies it to this release; a dedication to reminiscent sounds of the breakbeat past, with a touch of sophisticated updating. The likeness to 808 State's 'Pacific' in the breakdown of this tune does no harm whatsoever. After a bit more research, it seems the label, Immerse Records, was launched by Bristolian Kidkut 4 years ago.

A bit wonky, a bit breakbeat. Enjoy.

Kidkut - iLove04 by kidkut

Released: no frickin' idea
Label: Immerse Records
Link: MySpace // Immerse Records

**

High Rankin - Cut You Down

A layered intro, liquid sounds, bleeps, low synths, quiet bass and an overall electro-dub outlook. It's as if this release is an example of how garage music has adapted into the modern musical day.

Enjoy!



Link: MySpace

**

Smooth, Nookie, Utah Jazz - Drumwise EP

With two tracks on this EP, the combined efforts of Smooth, Nookie and Utah Jazz offer a seismic release of happily epic proportions. An uplifting track which evokes reflective emotion, a subtle deployment of drops in snare then bass, and a jazzy, sunny and soulful drum and bass outlook. Ahhhh :)


'Jealous Eyes (Utah Jazz Remix)'

Label: Fokuz
Released: July 2010

**

Magnetic Man featuring Katy B - Perfect Stranger

Magnetic Man is causing a storm at the moment, with the teasing ways in which no full tunes aren't posted anywhere until released. On YouTube, for example, they have created cleverly edited clips that entice you enough to search vigorously for more. I predict that we will look back at 2010 and remember the ways in which Magnetic Man (Benga, Skream & Artwork) shook the very foundations of dubstep and rebuilt it in their own way. Big up & watch out for these guys! I..need...air..re-ye-yah!


'Perfect Stranger @ Glastonbury'


'Perfect Stranger'

Link: MySpace
Website: Magneticman.net

Now, I did link this video way before & it will probably get linked again later in the month for when it's officially released - a premonition that on the week commencing 25th July, nothing will be as good as thei single 'I Need Air'. So, here it is, the anthem, the classic, the vintage, the one and only.



**

Keep up to date with all the goings on @ newsimoos. Subscribe, follow, do all you can. We appreciate our followers :)

Remix: Andreya Triana - A Town Called Obsolete (Mount Kimbie Remix)

The act of the moment Mount Kimbie are making their presence felt in the music world, and not only within the electronic scene. A delightful array of intellectual sounds, produced in an intricate and finely detailed manner, transfers on to this Andreya Triana track. Her vocals float like a daydream bubble within this liquified number - it feels as if I'm a fish taking part in an ethereal swimming marathon, destination: heaven. Check out more posts this week featuring Mount Kimbie's album release and keep a look out for Andreya's album release August 26th.

Enjoy.

Single: Richard Grey feat Robin S - Bang

I hope your raving weekends have gone down in a delightfully dirty manner... and whether you're continuing your festivites on tonight or whether you just have no more dancing power left, here's a chewn for your judgment. If you like a bit of Defected house, this latest release features soul diva Robin S; along with her inimitable vocals is an emotive piano surge, an open-spaced instrumental that drops in to an epic steel-pan, balearic celebration.

What do you think?



Released: 19th July 2010
Label: Defected

Behind The Scenes: of Party Dark's 'Let's Go'

Ever wondered what happens behind an up and coming act's video? Well Champion Records have kindly supplied video footage of all things Party Dark, in dedication to their upcoming single release and adjacent remix competition!

Check it out.



Enjoy!

Flashback: Amp Dog Knight - I'm Doing Fine

One of the hottest house tunes ever produced.

I'll let it speak for itself.

Event: Moodymann coming to Manchester!

Listen up party people... the one and only soulful house master is coming to town. Mark the date in your raving diary forward slash chillout; September 17th he descends upon The Roadhouse for Cutloose. Check it out!

Of course, such wild excitement and persuasive agenda must show some relevant backing. His music evokes an emotive spectrum, with slick instrumentation binding together the breaks, like an edible, adhesive honey. Examples follow.

Enjoy. I know you will.

This is Moodymann's music lecture as part of The Red Bull Music Academy's London take over 2010. There are expletives in the following video, so for all of you that don't want to hear it: be warned.



And this below is an example of one of his most popular tunes. It transcends the realm of simplistic house music by forming a jazz-enthused, instrumental dream with a vocal that floats soulfully with the tunes ambience.

Link: MySpace

Remix: Breakbot feat Irfane - Baby I'm Yours

The original to this track was released back in February, but in homage to that is a new release of remixers this week. Breakbot follows in the footsteps of Justice and sounds much like the disco-electro sounds of Daft Punk. The big remix is from Aeroplane, who seem to be remixing every new artist at the moment, not that I'm complaining. An extract from the Moshi Moshi website:

"Emerging electro wunderkid Breakbot crafts party tunes. Big ones.
Following in the footsteps of French electro duo Justice, Parisian
Thibaut Berland aka Breakbot has mastered the art of melting together
all the best elements of dance, electro and hip hop with skill and
precision. And a laptop.

Born in 1981, Thibaut was immersed in the sights and sounds of the
subsequent decade, and remained appropriately pulled between his love
of animation graphics/comics, and music. He chose neither one clear
path, nor another. Possessing a degree in computer graphics, and
having created his first animation short film co-directed with two
friends, Thibaut now makes music videos, commercials and such. By day.
By night however, he cooks up choice cut electronic music,
experimenting with beats, layers, keyboards, vocals, and Daft
Punk-esque get-yo-funk-on basslines."

Enjoy.



Released: 28th February 2010
Label: Ed Banger Records under exclusive licence to Because Music.

EP: Greenmoney - Gold Ru$h

On their Myspace page, Greenmoney label themselves as "a pair of jokers from West London making beats in an NW10 rave shed". And for that, I salute! Alex Phountzi, formerly of Bugz In Da Attic, and Leo Greenslade, of West London clubnight yOyO, conjoin their musical pasts and form a fresh take on grime, adding a funky bassline and the attitude of bashment.

This is track one from the EP entitled 'Suh Mi Stay', and features Serocee.



And this below is just a little dedication to a big tune made bigger, dirtier and funkier by Greenmoney. P.S. Greenmoney features already this month on newsicmoos, so rewind through the blog and listen up to the funk of Gramophonedzie's 'Why Don't You?' Enjoy.



Released: 6th July 2010
Label: Fool's Gold Records
Link: MySpace // Blogspot

Flashback: Mr Fingers - What about this love?

A true underground house classic all the way from Chicago, back when the deeper virtues of house were in full swing with only humble exposure. Beaut!

Enjoy.



Released: Feb 1989
Label: Alleviated Records And Music

TUNE ALERT: Alton Miller & Amp Fiddler - When The Morning Comes

Defected have once again delivered an absolute soul wrenching piece of the deepest house around. This below is the Boddhi Satva Ancestral Soul Remix, that injects more soul than the original. It's hard to come by such tunes in a genre that attracts heavy stompin' and dirty breaks.

Please, enjoy :)



Release date: 19th May 2010
Label: Defected Ltd
Link: http://www.defected.com

News: Prodigy named most influential dance act.

Check out the below link on information regarding The Prodigy's latest achievement. Is it rightfully so? What do you think?

http://www.glasswerk.co.uk/news/national/9231/The+Prodigy+Named+Most+Influential+Dance+Act+Of+All+Time

Flashback: Jonny L - Oh Yeah

The essence of beauty lies within this liquid drum and bass tune from 2008 that incorporates distinct sounds from the old school vibe. Just lap it up and enjoy.

Release date: 5th May 2008

Label: Mr L Records

Tune Of The Week: L-Vis 1990 - Into The Stars

L-vis 1990 - Into The Stars by Discotetris

The smashing tune above is taken from L-Vis 1990's latest EP, Forever You. It allows for a relaxed tune that could double over on to the dancefloor, with it's house dub beat, random yet endearing bleepy noises and space-like intro. It's easy to listen to and could quite possibly be L'vis's best tune of yet!

Get on it people!

Enjoy.

Released: 12th July 2010
Label: Night Slugs
Link: MySpace Page

Singles (Of Note): 12th - 18th July 2010

A weekly round up of noteable single releases. Let me know what you think!

**

Though Fresh has been doing his shit since 1996, he is about to release his 2nd only album this month entitled Kryptonite. And yet, it feels like the beginning for him; with the slickest tunes like 2009's 'Hypercaine' and precise production, his turn around of style is one to watch in the coming months. Check out further videos on his MySpace page.



Fresh - Golddust
Released: August 1st 2010
Link: MySpace Page
Link: Wikipedia

**

When New York's A-Trak teamed with the producer of Dizzee's Bonkers track Armand Van Helden, what were we to expect? They claim that Duck Sauce is reinventing disco-house for a new generation, to which we prayed was to be the case. Their first single 'aNYway' subscribed to that sentiment, and whilst it hosted some funk and far out house, the most important and concurrent theme to stand out is the fun and frivolous aspect. The same applies to this tune, which after a couple of listens becomes very catchy, retains the fun and will be blasted everywhere over the coming disco summer. The only way it relates to Barbara Streisand is the random declaration of her existence within the tune. And you know, she's.. um.. fun too, right?



Duck Sauce - Barbara Streisand
Link: MySpace Page

**

I predict this new Chase & Status track to be effing ginormous this summer. It took a few secluded listens, with eyes closed and reality a far distance, to be able to appreciate the production and the husky, rocky vocal from 2008 X-Factor loser Mali. Email in - newsicmoos@yahoo.co.uk and let me know what you think. Is it comparable to previous tunes? If the follow up tunes to this one keep to the same suit, then the direction has evidently changed from their More Than Alot album. There is a twinge of likeness to their remix of Nneka's 'Heartbeat'. Let's keep a close eye and see where this develops to. Good to see them back though.



Chase & Status feat Mali - Let You Go
Release date: 15th August 2010


**

Ms Dynamity-hee is making her presence felt of recent - following up her massive collaboration with Zinc on 'Wile Out', Dynamite offers Redlight the perfect accompaniment to his grimey synths and attitude fuelled dubstep tune, previously known as 'MDMA'. It's a tune that is an acquainted taste, but nonetheless, it's one to get down n durty to on the grimefloor!

What yoo torkin' baaaaht?



Redlight & Ms Dynamite - What You Talkin' About

**

And a final blast from Mark Ronson and The Business International with latest single 'Bang Bang Bang'. Q-Tip and MNDR chip in towards making French nursery rhyme Alouette that little bit hipper. Ross chimes on the remix.



Mark Ronson - Bang Bang Bang (Russ Chimes)
Label: Columbia
Release date: 11th July 2010

Enjoy the week of tunes ravers.

Tune alert: The Heavy - How You Like Me Now (Joker Remix)

Just one to sizzle yo sizzlers on this scorching weekend. There's no clowns to the left of me, but Joker's doing right! Stuck in the middle of nowhere. What you sayin'? Yay or nay?

Enjoy.

Compilation/Album: Pure Silk Music - The Old Skool Summer Collection

Now for a taste of newsicmoos oldie garage classics. Ah, what a wonderous time of sped up 4x4 beats, high pitched vocals and constant summer smiley beats. Pure Silk are garage experts, proven by the slick and summer honey-draped tunes and a collective handful of renowned artists such as the divas with big voices Jocelyn Brown and Rosie Gaines, Stanton Warriors on the remix and Masterstepz bringing it back to the future.

Revel in old skool garage. A few selections below.

Enjoy.

Track 2.

Wicked Warriors - Be My Lover (Dub Syndicate Mix)

Track 10 -(though not the same mix as the compilation).

Tuff Productions & Furious - Top Of The World (Steve Gurley Dub Mix)

Track 9 - the newsicmoos stand out track. Biiiiiiiig!

Masterstepz - Melody

Released: 20th June 2010
Label: Pure Silk Music
Link:

Singles (Of Note) Round Up: 5th-12th July

Another jam packed week for dancedancedance. As I've already given out the Tune Of The Week accolade, it's time now to review brand spanking new releases and a few tunes re-released with various new mixes. Let's begin!

**

It's been difficult to escape this cheeky Euro-pop number that has been storming the charts and even causing a slight controversy over the original. Yes, as you may probably guess, it's none other than Yolanda Be Cool vs D Cup with 'We Speak No Americano'. A bit of cheese never hurt anyone, right? As I've personally heard this tune about a gazillion and one times (the one extra time is what pushed me over the edge!), here is the original version by Marco Calliari. A parading circus with no spectators. Possibly a hint Marco? Other than this tune, the Australian duo have gained support from the likes of Mylo and Fake Blood for their afro-funk, summer grooves.




Yolanda Be Cool's version released: 18th July 2010
Label: Sweat It Out Pty Ltd under exclusive licence to All Around The World Ltd

**

This next track is a noteable release from Wiley, though not one of his strongest of recent. Still, it packs a punch and has a title that rolls of the tongue. After researching the term 'Electric Boogaloo' a little further, it seems that Wiley could be referring to a 1984 film that depicted urban dancers using their combined skills and presence to stop a corporation from tearing down a recreation centre. Just a thought. A nice dancefloor pleaser, nonetheless. This below is the stompin' Hudson Mohawke remix.



Release date: 4th July 2010
Label: Back Yard Recordings
Links: MySpace Page

**

Kelis has returned after shaving off her massive hair that may have just held the power to her attitude-based face. Her latest album Flesh Tone is a personal recollection of her life post-motherdom and dictates a dance-orientated outlook, a noticeable shift. The change from RnB diva to a lady of dancing leisure could be pinned down to none other than David Guetta for his hand in production; though nothing should be taken from the brave and bold Kelis for her exhilirating input. Her latest single, '4th Of July (Fireworks)', is self-assured, full of layered piano hooks and discarded structure. Quite simply, unique. This below is Calvin Harris's dirty disco-electro-funk take on this beaut. Enjoy!



Release date: 4th July 2010
Label: Interscope Records
Link: iamkelis.com

**

EP: BIG TUNE: Sbtrkt n Sampha - Break Off EP

A broken beat, some grimey funky dubstep, uniquely soft breakdowns and a soulful vocal equals a perfect release. Sbtrkt fails to dissapoint and Sampha delivers some emotive beats. BIG TUNE!

Check out Sampha's MySpace (link below) and listen to his remixes. Very big chill time.

(You will) Enjoy!



Released: 5th July 2010
Label: Ramp Recordings
Link: Sampha MySpace // Sbtrkt MySpace

Compilation: Hospitality Drum & Bass 2010

Hospitality hit us with that drum and bass ting in the way they know how. Big tunes and big names including Camo & Krooked, Netsky, The Qemists, Nu:Tone, High Contrast and Logistics. One of the best remixes of the year is presented by Danny Byrd & Liquid giving us some of that 'Sweet Harmony'.

Enjoy.



Released: 5th July 2010
Label: Hospitality Records

New Album: Kabuki - Warrior Soul

Deep undertones, sophisticated mass appeal and a shift in his usual style, Kabuki returns after 6 long years with an album that's definitely worth the wait. Also known as Jan Hennig, the German producer offers a diverse LP with multiple layers and textures - an album for the car, house party of even chillin' out before a grand night on the rocks. Below is 'Just Hold On' featuring drum and bass vocal legend Jenna G, who lends her hand with a sprawling vocal that intensifies the track. The newsicmoos stand out tune is 'Rhodesia', which offers a catchy, soulful and playful production. An updated and successful attempt at liquid funk dnb, a type of dnb that has been missing from the scene of late. One to buy!

Enjoy.



Kabuki featuring Jenna G - Just Hold On (Serum Remix)



Kabuki - Rhodesia

Released: 5th July 2010
Label: V Recordings
Link: Facebook

Tune Of The Week: James Blake - CMYK EP

James Blake released his EP a month ago with a sound so astral, atmospheric and sometimes a little bit grimy. There's no doubt as to why he's fronting remixes for prolific electronic music gods; he has a way of breaking apart a flow but keeping in tact an elevating manner. I'm sure there's more to come from Blakey yet!

Release date: 31st May 2010
Label: R&S Records
Link: MySpace

Remix: Gramophonedzie - Why Don't You (Greenmoney Remix)

I was browsing the compilation Bass In Yer Face just now and came across this lil' beaut. A flick of a cheeky heel and swingingly slick hair, the perky and original Gramophonedzie release is hyped up, funked up and rolled up. Schmoke it people.

Enjoy.

Tune Of The Sheeeeet: Professor Green feat Lily Allen - Just Be Good To Green (Joker Remix)

A totally fine tune, ruined. Ruined! Joker does, however, make it a little more bearable. Enjoy.

Released: 11th July 2010

Remix: Mount Kimbie - Maybes (James Blake Remix)

Check the original too. They're all over the place. In a good way, of course. Enjoy.



Released: 14th June 2010
Label: Hotflush Recordings

Best Of Album: Zero 7 - Record

In line with the release of Zero 7's comprehensive list of all our favourite chewns, I have posted a Zero 7 mix that includes a rich mix of downtempo, deep music, past and present.

Enjoy.

Zero7 - PixMix2 by Zero7

**

The album collects the work of Zero 7, spanning their earliest albumSimple Things to latest releaseYeah Ghost. The most attractive aspect of this release is the host of remixes, except the wotsit coloured 'Destiny' mixes! A couple that newsicmoos reccomends.

Enjoy!


'You're My Flame (Justus Kohncke Disko Mix)'


'Distractions (DJ Spinna Remix)'


'Everything Up (Mock and Toof remix)'

Release date: 25th June
Label: 2010 Warner Music UK Ltd

Single: Riva Starr feat Retorre - Splendido

Another fun, funkay, playful tune from the man Riva Starr.

Enjoy.

Release date: 27th June 2010
Label: Snatch! Records

COMPETITION: Remix Party Dark's 'Let's Go' for a chance to see your remix go mainstream!

Champion Records are offering a rare opportunity for budding producers and remixers out there to be included on Party Dark's forthcoming massive single release in September. All information can be found on the website http://www.championrecords.co.uk/. Closing date is 11pm on

Sunday 1st August. So get remixing ravers!

This is the promo vid. Enjoy!

Here is a previous release 'Is That You?'

Party Dark - Is That You? by championrecords

And this be the link to a once number one on the MTV Dancefloor Chart. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWVUH7oE9qw

So, what are you waiting for? Be a champion at remixing. Go on. Get on it!

Good luck and much laav.

Tune Of The Week: Rusko - Hold On

What a superb summer track from an outstanding debut album. This be the 'Eastern Jam' to Chase And Status's rise, and the 'Could This Be Real' to Sub Focus's transition. Expect this to be heard in all of it's addictive nature over the summer wherever you be partying. Plus, check out the Sub Focus remix. BIG!

Enjoy party peeps.



Release date: 28th June 2010
Label: Mad/Decent Downtown Music, under exclusive licence to V2 Records International T/A Cooperative Music

**

Rererererere mix!