Sorry we've been quiet guys! Was on vacation skiing in Aspen last week, then down to a friend's wedding in Florida, followed by a somewhat deserved cold after dancing a bit too hard with the bride and groom. As I unpacked to the itunes stream of JT's new album, I entered into a debate with a few friends on his choice of song length. I'm with the camp that thinks 7-8 minutes is too long for his music; even if he is trying to drift towards dance it is still radio-pop to me.
The conversation reminded me of this Lulu Rouge remix I've kept on solid rotation in my life-soundtrack for more than a year now. Bound together by a brassy bass, it earns its eight-minute mark through a variety of movements, with a heart-beat that swells through the sixth minute and ebbs just as hard as it flows.
Gus Gus - Within You (Lulu Rouge Remix) (download)
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STREAM: Viceroy - Dreams of Bombay (Bufi remix)
STREAM: Benzel * Jessie Ware - If You Love Me (Xaphoon Jones Grave Goods Remix)
Xaphoon usually brings the horns out, but this track is out of control.
MP3: Gold Fields - Dark Again (Penguin Prison Remix)
Penguin Prison evolves the original into a dark boogie, letting you 'live with the lights out', at least until the disco ball turns on for the final minute.
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MP3: Vaticans - Out of the Fold (Silent Rider Remix)
Seems fitting to post a Vatican's track on the day of the Pope's last blessing.
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Found this in our inbox from a few months ago and have been listening to it a lot. Like, a lot a lot. Great for sunny drives and late brunches.
La Main is Jules Lane and the track is co-produced by Jake Nadrich.
La Main - Kobenhavn (download)
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Mixtape Monday: Zimmer - Brighter Days | January Tape
There's no better way to get through the winter months than a sexy, summer-sounding Zimmer mixtape. Happy Monday!
Los Angeles duo, Bixel Boys, absolutely kill it with their debut EP Love Like This. The title track is a euphoric dance tune with a classic sample from the sultry Faith Evans. In perfect time for Valentine's Day this song is guaranteed to remind you of just how fantastic your lover truly is.
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Robin Thicke - Lost Without You (Dublin Aunts Daytime Sex Mix)
While this remix certainly doesn't remind me of sex, it does remind me of the coquetry felt in moments directly before and after. Thanks Dublin Aunts
Robin Thicke - Lost Without You (DUBLIN AUNTS DAYTIME SEX MIX) (download)
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New James Blake video, some a-game crooning going on here. From his upcoming album Overgrown, coming to a speaker near you April 8th.
