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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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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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