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snooze 4 love

30 May

Today’s Untz: Snooze 4 Love / Todd Terje

A friend and I finally purchased our plane tickets to Rome where we will make our way to Pula, Croatia for Dimensions Festival this September. I’m currently in celebration mode as the plane tickets were the biggest obstacle. It’s officially all happening.

So with that in mind, I though I’d give you a taste of what I’ll be seeing namely Todd Terje who was a late addition. This track is a fluid, hypnotic groover. It’s different from Terje’s disco and Balearic roots. It starts out with some ambient, spacey synths. He slowly builds it up as he’s in no rush here. It’s 8 minutes of pure soulful grooves so be patient. It’s not all about the “drops” kids. Cheers.#untz / tom

 

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california soul

29 May

Today’s Untz: California Soul (A.Skillz Remix) / Marlena Shaw

‘
Puts a brand new kind of thinking in your mind
And you can’t go wrong
‘Cause you’re groovin’ all day long
California soul, California soul’

What a fantastic weekend exploring The Lost Coast, the most remote section on the California coast. I hope all the rest of you enjoyed the holiday weekend.

Today’s track is a bit old, but it encompasses the untz and a taste of the california soul that lives in all of us. A.SKillz is from the UK, but knows what’s up. It’s been a long weekend so with that said… go check out the tune and enjoy. It’s also up for a free download! #untz/tom

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i like it

25 May

Today’s Untz: I Like It (ATTAR! Remix) / Adamski

I just saw Tory’s post on the Lost Coast, the missed musical opportunities, and of course… the indie. It’s funny how sometimes our tunes can be so different and other times so similar. Music… It’s a beautiful thing. An art form I couldn’t live without.

Today’s untz comes from Renaud Deru aka Mustang. ATTAR! (say “Attari”) is Renaud Deru’s solo project, a DJ and producer who creates emotionally charged music. His take on Adamski, a legend in his own right, is one of his best productions yet. It’ll be out on Continental Records May 28th. Don’t stop! Let your body rock! Happy Memorial Day Weekend! #untz/tom

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brooklyn in the house

23 May

Today’s Untz: Brooklyn In The House / Lee Foss

Lee Foss is the Hot Creations label owner. He was born and raised in Chicago, the birthplace of house, so it’s shouldn’t surprise anyone on how he started on this path.

While growing up in Chicago he was a product of the raves of the late 90’s, which sparked his interest in house and disco. It was not until a visit to Ibiza back in 2001, that changed his whole approach to music that helped steer his musical destiny for the next decade.

It was in Ibiza that summer that he first became friends with Jamie Jones, who I’ll be seeing in Croatia at Dimensions Festival. It was that visit that led to their highly acclaimed Hot Natured partnership.

The track featured here today is covered in delicious samples. It’s a disco influenced house jam with some nice violin strings that is old and new all at the same time. #untz/tom

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finest hour

21 May

Today’s Untz: Finest Hour (Planas Remix) / Submotion Orchestra

This is one of my favorite tracks of all time. I was tempted to post something new especially with the onslaught of awesome music recently being released, but this is a bass heavy track that will sooth your soul.

Planas, of London, creates bass-driven music usually around dubstep tempo. He is also known as Landlord, Tarqwin Smythe, one half of Seemore Productions, and as bass player/producer for Gentleman’s Dub Club.

Submotion Orchestra is a live 7-piece project from Leeds, incorporating deep bass-driven grooves and dense textures in their progressive live dubstep sound. The centerpiece, Rachel Woods, is stunning as is her voice. Check them out. #untz/tom

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discuits

18 May

Today’s Untz: Discuits / Poussez

Jafar & Maxime Cescau, aka London-based DJ/Producer duo Poussez bring us Friday’s track. Throw this one on early in your set or early in the AM because it’s a cosmic groover.

This song comes from the EP of the same name. It’s by no means new, but who cares. Take a listen, buckle up, and get ready for a smooth flight to the outer reaches of the disco cosmos. #untz/tom

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take off

16 May

Today’s Untz: Take Off (Bob Gravity Remix) / Axton Frick

Today I want to bring you a relatively unknown producer, at least in my musical world. 20 year old producer Bob Gravity could be my kid brother. The youth movement has been in full force in the last few years. I don’t know much about you Mr. Gravity, but your deep disco dance floor grooves are lifting me off the ground. Hit us up!

As for the track itself, the original is a slow groover while the remix is meant for a night out on the dancefloor. Enjoy folks. #untz/tom

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with you

14 May

Today’s Untz: With You Feat. Grovesnor / Flight Facilities

Flight Facilities have a brand new single called ‘With You’ featuring the Hot Chip drummer Grovesnor on vocals and it’s superb.

The Syndey duo has been all over the place since 2010’s single ‘Crave You’ which featured vocals from Giselle. They’ve also had tremendous success with fabulously done remixes from some of our favorites: Holy Ghost! and Cut Copy. And who can forget ‘Foreign Language feat. Jess’ in 2011. So needless to say, I’ve been eagerly anticipating this release which you can grab today!

There are a ton of really great supporting remixes too. Danny Daze does his thing per usual, but my favorite is the recently blogged about duo, MAM, which add an extra layer of oozing disco summertime boogie. The original and MAM remix will be on repeat for some time and I’m sure this track will soon be remixed by everyone and their mother because who could possibly  NOT touch this one. #untz/tom

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what’s love got to do with el barrio

11 May

Today’s Untz: El Barrio (Lamar & Jesse Oliver Remix)/ A.N.D.Y. & Vicente /// What’s Love Got To Do (Zimmer Remix) / Tina Turner

It’s May 11th and you know what that means?!?! Absolutely nothing, but it is a Friday and I have two tracks that were released today. We’re rolling with the freshy tropical vibe today.

First up we have a new A.N.D.Y. and Vicente tune that runs strong with the beach and is giving some Nu Disco flare by Jay Lamar & Jesse Oliver. Holy snyth bass batman. This one is just perfect for the dancefloor. I love the orginal tune, but this suits my Friday sunshine mood much more. The label, Discotexas (of Lisbon, Portugal) does it again. One of the best out there.

The second track is another remix that’s been blessed by the disco gods. A classic Tina Turner jam is given the horizontal disco treatment from Zimmer. If you don’t know this Parisian I suggest you visit his soundcloud page. TinaTURNUP!!! #untz/tom

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chateau

9 May

Today’s Untz: Chateau (Country Club Remix)  / Housse De Racket

Today I want to highlight two up and coming DJ/producers from Australia. The two funky mates are Cassian and Shazam which make up Country Club. They tackle a Housse De Racket song and turn it into a house masterpiece ripe for the dancefloor. They’re on a mission my friends. In their owns words…

“Country Club has and always will be about raising awareness. The youth of today too often turn a blind eye to the practices of yesteryear. Chivalry is dead, Croquet participation is at an all time low, and collared shirts are virtually non-existent.

Country Club aims to bring to light these issues in society by speaking to the youth the only way they know how: dance music. As the fists pump and the pupils dilate they will unknowingly be absorbing an imperative message. The days following a Country Club “experience” will be full of introspection: “why am i so compelled to wear a glove on my left hand?”, “why am I so upset that the soup spoon is inside the tablespoon?”, “what does magnanimous mean?

The answer to all questions lies within, it is the power of house music, the mystery of the dance.”#untz/tom

Bonus Track: Fat Popa – Monkey Safari (Country Club Remix)

 

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