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mechanical ep

28 Jan

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Today’s Untz: Mechanical EP / Oliver

“Oliver have found the beating heart inside the dance machine. Mechanical, their debut Fool’s Gold EP, is the result – a four track showcase of some of the funkiest, toughest, most soulful and diverse electronic music today. The festival worthy grooves of opener “MYB” perfectly segue into the moody strut of “Night Is On My Mind,” before shifting gears with the hands-in-the-air ecstasy of “Control” and riding off into the sunset on the title track’s cinematic pulse. Already in demand as remixers and DJs par excellence, the precision-engineered tracks on Mechanical boldly announce that Oliver are true artists in their own right. Plug in with them and come alive…”

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Far Nearer

22 Jan

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Today’s Untz: Far Nearer/ Jamie xx

I think we all know Jamie xx, but just in case… Jamie Smith (known by the stage name Jamie xx) is an English music producer and remix artist, and part of the London-based band The xx.

In 2007 Smith joined The xx accompanying old school friends Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, Baria Qureshi from the Elliott School, notable for alumni including Hot Chip, Burial and Four Tet. The band’s first album “xx” was released in August 2009 and went on to become platinum in the UK.

I just happen to be on a Jamie xx kick today so this is an old track. Also be sure to check out the xx’s new album Coexist. Here’s an edit below for good measure. #untz/tom

Bonus Track:

The xx – Sunset (Jamie xx Edit)

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the long road ahead

13 Jan

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Today’s Untz: The Long Road Ahead / Bit Funk

Here’s a fresh track that is just about perfect for any drive. In my case that will be up towards Tahoe. If you’re somewhere warm right now well I’m jealous. I digress…

Bit Funk is a producer, remixer and DJ currently based in Brooklyn. This track is at least in my experience, much different than his other productions. The rolling keys, cut up samples, bouncing synths, and chilled out tempo of this song should fit most tastes. #untz/tom

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fighting is futile

11 Jan

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Today’s Untz: Fighting is Futile (Benoit & Sergio Remix) / Matthew Dear

Here’s a groovy masterpiece from DC based Benoit & Sergio of a Matthew Dear track. We here at TUATI had the pleasure of catching Matthew Dear this past October and it surely did not disappoint.

Clocking in at a smooth 8 minutes this fantastic journey could get any fan of electronic music dancing. Benoit & Sergio certainly excel at doing just that… creating music that is accessible to everyone. I especially love the added synths that come in around the 4 minute mark. Pure danceable grooves indeed. #untz/tom

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i don’t know why

9 Jan

Today’s Untz: I Don’t Know Why / VOODOO FARM

VOODOO FARM has just released his brand new single ‘I Don’t Know Why’ off of “Hitsville U.S.A.” It’s a 4-track EP that combines classic soul samples with programmed synthesis and live instrumentation. Slated to drop: January 14, 2013.

Liam Dirlam, aka VOODOO FARM, has shifted into high gear with the release of his new EP. Having listened to the whole thing I can assure you it’s great from start to finish. 2013 looks to be a big year for this rising star. Below are  some song notes my buddy Liam sent me. Behind the scenes…

“At the end, you can hear my buddy Johnny BLK and I laughing– I decided to leave that in there so that I will always remember how exciting/fun this recording session was.  We dimmed the lights, fired up a few bowls, and sipped on black coffee for about 10 straight hours.  The two of us discussed various music from the 50s-70s, and tried to figure out how to channel that energy/warmth into this album.  I told Johnny I wanted the guitars on “I Don’t Know Why” to have the same emotion/feel as Eddie Hazel’s epic 10-minute solo in Funkadelic’s “Maggot Brain”.  Johnny then ripped through 2 completely improvised tracks which I later re-sampled and panned hard left/right in an attempt to re-create George Clinton’s mixing techniques on that same 1971 album.  Probably my favorite thing about this track is the way the guitars and saxophones (laid down by my buddy Matt Dolliver) sing to each other in different ears throughout the song.” -Liam

 

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you can’t blame it on anybody

7 Jan

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Today’s Untz: You Can’t Blame It On Anybody (Le Crayon Rework) / Phoenix

Yea today’s lyrics have nothing to do with my beloved Skins, but the title of the track is certainly relevant. I’m not one to mix sports and music, but since today is a bit dreary here in the nation’s capital… why not. Perhaps the best way to snap out of a city wide depression is to take off which I’ll be doing tomorrow. Back to the west coast.

Le Crayon didn’t intend to release this track but as a thanks for a wonderful 2012 he’s not only provided it, but done so with a free dl. Enjoy. #untz/tom

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lips (taste like sugar)

26 Dec

Girl – Lips (Mario Basanov Vocal Remake) “Taste Like Sugar”

Montreal-based Seaking delivers its second release in January, a remix EP of vocal-led crossover house from Montreal-based band GIRL featuring a version from Mario Basanov.

Fresh from his LP for the London imprint, Needwant artist Mario Basanov is first up, and delivers a slick and breezy slice of electronic house that uses thick chords and nimble, musical bass tones as a light but punchy backdrop to GIRL’s vocals. #untz/tom

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cherish any time

26 Dec

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Today’s Untz: Cherish Any Time  (Monitor 66 Remix) / Lessovsky

A blog I enjoy, but haven’t visited in quite some time referred to Monitor 66’s sound as “blissco.” I love it and although that term, in my personal musical life, is coined for a type of jamming affiliated with The Disco Biscuits I think it fits here too. Blissed out disco… or blissed out Disco Biscuits. At any rate, I digress.

Monitor 66 has been on a roll in 2012 so I’m excited to see where the new year takes them. Enjoy this wonderful remix! #untz/tom

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Citizens!

16 Dec

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Today’s Untz: Reptile (Goldroom Remix) / Citizens!

We’re finally back from our Southeast Asian trip. It’s nice to be back, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t still wish I was out there. The highlights were numerous. Musically there were times where’d you catch a good dj, a decent Thai cover band, or some terrible American Pop; however, the main musical highlight was discovering a band by actually meeting them in Railay Beach (above)… Citizens!

After a day of rock climbing we set out for a few drinks with our new rock climbing friend, Pauly. She had met the band the previous night. As we walked to find a cold Singha (and a Chiang for me), she happend to spot them. They were all extremely nice and very humble. They were on a huge tour so I had a feeling they had something good going. Hey what better way to be introduced to a band then to meet the chaps. It turns out I’m actually familiar with a lot of their songs via some remixes.

I remember asking them what type of music they played to which they replied pop. “Pop” is a dirty word for me but as they mentioned they are trying to change that which I can respect. I said something similar about Disclosure when discussing their sound.

In addition to having the pleasure to meet these guys are their week off, I also happened to leave my camera on their dinner table as I left. I woke up the next morning panicking as I would have lost thousands of memorable pictures. Between the band and our new friend, I somehow managed to track it down. I’d both musically and personally, it turned out to be quite an experience. Cheers from the US! #untz/tom

Bonus Tracks:

This is the one track of theirs I knew right away when I went to check out their music. This of course is a remix.

Citizens! – True Romance (Gildas Remix)

And here’s a Goldroom match up. Unrelated, but I’ve been gone so lets get some music up in here. 

Black Van – Inside (Oliver Remix) vs. Goldroom – Fifteen

back in the days

17 Nov

 

Today’s Untz: Back In The Days (Monitor 66 Remix) / Rythm Operator 

I have a quick minute for some music listening and blog posting since we’re chilling after a busy afternoon in Hanoi. The other half is a bit sick which is unfortunate. I suppose the only good thing is being able to take a minute to stop and breath and of course do this especially since I ran out of books to read.

This track is a song I noticed when I saw a quick two minute preview a couple of weeks ago. It’s still a preview, but a bit longer. Monitor 66 has been on my radar for the past several months and I will surely follow their every move from here on out. Everything they have put out whether it be an original production or a remix is on point. See above!

Out November 19th exclusively on Beatport. December 3rd all stores. #untz/tom

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