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grapevine

22 Jun

Today’s Untz – Grapevine (VOODOO FARM Remix) / Marvin Gaye

Liam Dirlam, aka VOODOO FARM, is the people’s freak who’s flown his flag higher than the rest us of who dream of doing so. Held down by the man he is not. His nine to five is trying to alleviate us from ours.

After years of over exposure to smoke machines, laser lights, beats, blunts, and chicks begging for his bodacious library of intergalactic tunes to be put into one solid mixtape, he has finally given in. Thanks the space lords for they are kind.

The song specifically featured here today is a remix of ‘Grapvine,’ the classic Marvin Gaye tune. It’s funky, it’s loose, it’s hard. It’s all you could want and more for a hard hitting remix. It also features live bass and guitar from our homie, Robert E Corrigan giving it that live organic feel while still overwhelmingly cosmic. Space bless us all.

You can find his entire mixtape here which features some original tracks as well as remixes of DVBBS, Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, Florence and The Machine, and so on. The list is extensive and the tracks beautifully and melodically persuasive. Don’t expect to kick back and sip some lemonade for this is not his goal. Get yer dancing shoes on and loosen up that neck because heads shall be banging. After listening to this mixtape I can safely say I am ready to unsafely devour this weekend. Check it. #untz/tom

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last flight

20 Jun

Today’s Untz: Last Flight (Slow Magic Remix by Thomas Tonfeld) / Fabian

Thomas Tonfeld is a 30 year old German producer of worldwide electronic music who makes house and french electronic music. Last Flight, the first single from Fabian’s debut album ‘Say Goodbye’ came out last year so it’s nice to hear a new take on it.

Thomas Tonfeld slows it down a bit. He adds some spacey synths that certainly suite the summer vibe I’ve been feeling lately. Enjoy! #untz/tom

‘Every morning gotta say goodbye
I wanna thank you for last night.
I don’t remember what we said or did but
I will remember on my flight’

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slow down

15 Jun

Today’s Untz: Slow Down / Poolside

‘Slow Down’ is Poolside’s first single from their debut album “Pacific Standard Time” out July 9th 2012. Featured here before, the Los Angeles based duo Filip Nikolic and Jeffrey Paradise are good friends who are inspired by California, mezcal, dancing, good food and wine. Their sound is called Daytime Disco.

It’s an appropriate song for the summer season and the video is perfect as well. So kick back, throw this tune on, and drift away. That’s what Daytime Disco is for. Off to Mexico for me. Cheers #untz/tom

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nala

13 Jun

Today’s Untz – Nala (Summer Best Pals Mix) / Edwin Van Cleef

Edwin van Cleef  is an electronic disco producer from Leeds, UK. His driving, cosmic tracks are perfectly suited for nudisco dancefloors. ‘Nala’ is no different. In fact, it’s a perfect tune for these upcoming summer nights.

His monthly mixes are always awesome and tend to feature many of the producers that we talk about here on this blog.

So I’m headed to Mexico this weekend and if by chance I come across some night time impromptu beach party with the sun setting, I’m gonna close my eyes twice, tap my heels and hope this track is played. #untz / tom

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signs of the civilised

11 Jun

Today’s Untz: Signs of the Civilized (Foxkit Remix) / Bravestation

Toronto based Bravestation is new to me today. I came across them and this sun soaked remix by Foxnit through Anoraak’s soundcloud likes. Ahh the way we find music…

At any rate, Bravestation’s genre is self defined as new wave ‘Quirky tribal pop tunes.’ They actually have an album out due this July. I’ll have to give them a solid listen as they are more geared towards the indie portion of this blog. Their original tune is really cool and I highly suggest checking it out. Go stream it here.

Ok on to the remix. Foxkit aka Chris Upton is a bass player/music producer currently playing bass for Mr. Little Jeans. From the looks of it he seems to be focusing more on his band, but man, he might have to give this a whirl. You can tell he’s based in LA with these dreamy synth lines reminiscent of something you’d hear on Binary’s Record Label. It’s got dreamwave written all over it and I for one, will be riding this wave straight into a dreamy sunset. #untz / tom

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hot chip party

8 Jun

Today’s Indie: If I Was Your Girlfriend (Hot Chip Cover) / Prince   ///   Motion Sickness / Hot Chip   ///   Flutes / Hot Chip

 

 

 

So the indie extraordinaire and goddess of all things awesome is out of town up in the Pac NW gettin silly and listening to dAHnce music. That leaves me to fulfill the indie portion of today’s post.

So we have Hot Chip who’s new album ‘In Our Heads’ is due out on the 11th. They obviously have an electronic element to them so today’s post should come at no surprise. Have a great weekend. We’ll see you on Monday! #indie / tom

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stronger

8 Jun

Today’s Untz: Stronger (Miguel Campbell Remix) / Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs

A sweet sweet jam has been released upon us just in time for the weekend. Miguel Campbell’s remix of TEED’s track ‘Stronger’ is a fun groover with an addicting bass line. ‘Stronger’ is a great tune on it’s own. The video has been out for some time so it’s nice to hear a fresh take on it.

Miguel has been galvanized by the house music scene since the early 90’s and has also been a DJ since that time. In 2006 he founded his own label: Outcross Records and in 2010 he became the newest addition to Hot Creations. Both the Hot Creation label and Miguel have been on here before. Miguel is also part of MAM which features Matt Hughes.

The remix is due out on June 18th. Also don’t forget about TheUntzAndTheIndie favorite, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, who’s album, ‘Trouble,’ is due out June 12th. #untz / tom

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she’s on fire

6 Jun

Today’s Untz: She’s On Fire (Maya Jane Coles Remix)

Bo Saris has made a modern but classical Motown track with slick vocals and soulful grooves which has also been remixed by Maya Jane Coles. She’s one of the biggest names in house right now who was just in town here in SF a week or so ago with Maceo Plex.

“Fans (and there are many) of Coles distinct brand of house music will instantly recognise her hand in the proceedings. ‘She’s On Fire’ is a certified dancefloor weapon, guaranteed to earn a permanent home in the best DJs boxes and soundtrack sunshine moments in bars and on terraces across Europe this Summer.”

I’m gonna go ahead and put this into my current list of favorite tracks of 2012. #untz / tom

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miracle

4 Jun

Today’s Untz: Miracle (Viceroy Remix) / Ghost Beach

Ahhh it’s Monday, but we have a new tune from Viceroy to lift our spirits. This time around he turns the original which already has elements of a tropical sound, into an even more beach friendly track. We get a little more bongo action in the remix while the original has a deeper synth bass groove.

I think they both compliment each other extremely well. It’s reminiscent of a recent post on the new Flight Facilities song. Both the MAM remix in that case and the original have been getting equal play time. The same occurs here.

Regardless of your preference (not that you have to choose one), both the original and Viceroy’s remix will take you to a place where the sun always shines and smiles reign supreme. #untz (and indie?) / tom

 

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off the wall

1 Jun

Today’s Untz: Off The Wall (GMGN Remix) / Michael Jackson

After recently coming across a Michael Jackson Afrojack remix and not liking it, I needed to have the King Of Pop redeemed via the way of the untz. Music is subjective and judging by the likes on Hypem, many people enjoyed it so I’m not hating. I’m just a huge MJ fan that’s a bit picky when it comes to remixes.

Good Morning Good Night (GMGN), AKA Ben Adams, turns a classic into a disco infused house track that would be ripe for any dancefloor. The kind of dance floor where the space in the music allows you to bust out some serious dance moves. The kind of dance moves that don’t just involve jumping straight up in the air with your fist pumping… not that there’s anything wrong with that.

It’s Friday, the sun is shining, and the weather is sweet. So listen to this here track and let it make you move your dancing feet. In the words of MJ…

‘So tonight
Gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
An’ just enjoy yourself
Groove
Let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain’t so bad at all
If you live it off the wall’

#untz / tom

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