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It’s been a long time coming, but it seems UK synthpop maestro Grum (born Graeme Shepherd) is finally ready to come out of hiding, and he comes bearing gifts. In less than a month, he has released three massive remixes that share a common full-on synthesizer, big room style. Perfect way to start the weekend!

The first remix takes on UK duo Paper Crows’ single “Changing Colours”, giving it an impeccable glittering dancefloor makeover and the second reinvents Lonsdale Boys Club’s “Light Me Up” with big old fat synths and a bouncy synth bassline.

Browsing our archives, there are plenty more outstanding Grum remixes worth sharing (Passion Pit, Goldfrapp, Fenech-Soler, Anoraak, Friendly Fires, Moullinex, The Good Natured, Jump Jump Dance Dance). Grab a couple of cool tracks below…

Friendly Fires – Skeleton Boy (Grum Remix)

Grum – Runaway (Super Mal Remix)

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Dubbed the Godfather of French electro by I-D magazine, Joakim has been pumping out eclectic, trendsetting records for the better part of the 2000s to almost unanimous critical acclaim. His latest endeavour is the Nothing Gold EP, released last April 9th on Joakim’s own label Tigersushi. Available on vinyl or MP3, the EP features a new version of the title track, as well as remixes by Le Loup and Norway’s own Todd Terje.

Joakim is also a very respected remixer, who has worked with some of the most talented artists around. You have almost surely danced to one of his classy productions without even knowing it. These include remixes for Cut Copy, Röyksopp, Metronomy, Robyn, Kleerup, DJ Mehdi, Revolver, Friendly Fires, Alter Ego, Poni Hoax and the list goes on…

Joakim – Spiders (Ewan Pearson Remix)

Friendly Fires – On Board (Joakim Remix)

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Continue reading »]]> Friendly Fires recently shared a series of new remixes of tracks from their sophomore album Pala, which came out last year on XL Recordings (also home to Ratatat, Basement Jaxx, Thom Yorke or Sigur Rós, to name a few). These six edits are featured on the new bonus edition of their album, available now worldwide…

Among the remixers are Carl Craig, Tiga, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Benoit & Sergio, Tim Green and German producer Tensnake, who has put his own spin on the amazing track “Hurting”.

Friendly Fires – Hurting (Tensnake Remix)

As a bonus, check out Club Soda’s groovy take on Friendly Fires’ “Helpless”…

Friendly Fires – Helpless (Club Soda Remix)

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Continue reading »]]> It’s been two years since their last single “Kiss Of Life” and over three years since their acclaimed debut album, but the wait is finally over. Friendly Fires are back!

The band has already announced that their sophomore album, Pala, will be out next May on XL Recordings (also home to Ratatat, Thom Yorke, Dizzee Rascal or Sigur Rós, to name a few). The first single off the new album, “Live Those Days Tonight”, was premiered a few days ago on Zane Lowe’s BBC Radio One show and is already gaining momentum on the blogosphere.

Friendly Fires – Live Those Days Tonight

The new track follows in the footsteps of the band’s most dancefloor-friendly tracks (think “Skeleton Boy” or “On Board”), taking the euphoria of dance music and mixing it with a crazy tribal groove. As for the rest of the album, we know that it will feature appearances from the Harlem Gospel Choir and Holy Ghost’s Alex Frankel. What better time than now to rediscover Friendly Fires’ cover of Holy Ghost’s “Hold On”?

Friendly Fires – Hold On (Holy Ghost! Cover)

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Spring has finally arrived and with it comes the seventh installment in the U R MY DISCO series. Packed with great tunes, this new compilation is clearly one for the dancefloors. Designed to make you dance, it’s got the best beats, the catchiest melodies and the most contagious basslines… Whether you’re at home, in the metro or in your car, let yourself go, get these feet tapping, these heads bobbing. Dance!

As a bonus, here’s James Yuill remix of Rob Cowen and The Dissidents’ yet-to-be-released new single “City Lights” (out April 14 on Self Raising Music). “I love the neon, I love the neon…”

Rob Cowen & The Dissidents – City Lights (James Yuill Remix)

Stream the whole compilation on 8tracks or download it here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?ki7hspqn7gk5mor

Tracklist:

01 French Horn Rebellion – Beaches and Friends
02 Robot Disaster – Boy (Suxx Remix)
03 Classixx – I’ll Get You (Feat. Jeppe)
04 Sneaky Sound System – 16 (Flight Facilities Remix)
05 MSTRKRFT (Feat John Legend) – Heartbreaker (Wolgang Gartner Remix)
06 Lost Valentinos – Thief (Shinichi Osawa Remix)
07 Crookers – Remedy (Feat. Miike Snow)
08 Delphic – Doubt (Cryptonites Remix)
09 Friendly Fires – On Board (Joakim Remix)
10 Tim & Jean – Come Around
11 80kidz – This Is My Shit
12 Astro – Hongo Atomic (Barretso Remix)
13 Shiny Toy Guns – Starts With One (Classixx Remix)
14 Yeasayer – Sunrise (Hey Champ Remix)
15 Rob Cowen & The Dissidents – City Lights (James Yuill Remix)
16 Ladyhawke – Magic (The Swiss Remix)

Continue reading »]]> Born out of the ashes of First Day Back, the hardcore band they formed while still at school, Friendly Fires are Ed MacFarlane (vox), Edd Gibson (guitar) and Jack Savidge (drums). They are currently signed to  XL Recordings (also home to Peaches, Dizzee Rascal or Sigur Rós, to name a few).

They make razor-sharp post-punk that makes all the dismal, skinny jeaned ‘80s revivalists you’ve been hearing these past few years look like amateurs. Assured, honest and ultimately sweet, Friendly Fires is a glib reminder that you don’t need much to have an all night disco party and that there’s no shame in getting your groove on!

Friendly Fires – On Board (Joakim Remix)

The trio now seems to be on the fast track to mainstream success – they’ve already released a handful of hit singles and toured around as far as America and Japan. Their self-titled debut album has just been re-released with a bonus disc including their new single “Kiss Of Life”, remixes by the likes of Aeroplane or Paul Epworth, and videos…

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