newsflash: new kaskade ft. dragonette

So, Kaskade has returned and released a single featuring Dragonette. Like Emily Haines of Metric, I am addicted to Martina Sorbara's vocals. I do not know why, really. Perhaps it's the perfect mixture of sass, vulnerability, and strength. Per chance it's her pitch and generally well written lyrics. Maybe I just like this photo of her that makes me reconsider my orientation. Or, I'm simply a sassy, vulnerable strong tall white woman dying to get out. Who cares, this is decent, take a listen...

Fire In Your New Shoes - Kaskade ft. Dragonette by deadpoetshonour

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three track thursdays 04.15.10 tax day special

In honor of the Federal Government, I am invoking new Operator Please (as I'll be dealing with those bitches on the phone), I Won't Kneel (my tax season motto) and, lastly, for my own indulgence, an original remix by me.

First we have the fairly talented Australian act, Operator Please. Its first hit, Logic, can be seen (vidja) and downloaded from a post from earlier this week. This track, in my opinion, is superior. Like Magic is the final song on their upcoming album (available in the U.S. at the end of the month, I believe), Gloves.

I Won't Kneel is the first single off Groove Armada's latest album (out a little over a month ago), Black Light. This album is 'pure sex,' as my friend Patrick called it. It's dark and completely 80's synth in spots and overtly atmospheric in others. This track, in particular, sounds like it was 'teleported to us from the 80's,' according to SHIFT's dear Lt. Lush.

Lastly, you have ME! Ok, so I made this mash-up/remix for SHIFT New Year's Eve promo-video this past December (photos). I kept having people ask about the background track, so I sent it to multiple 'fans.' Lately, though, it has been popping up in my workout shuffle... and you know, it's not half bad. It's a good kick in the eardrum, I must say, for Kylie fans who seek a bit more 'umph.' My goal when working the track was to make Kylie sound more electro-dance, instead of bubblegum and unicorn farts. It worked, thanks to the amazing undertones of Designer Drugs' Drop Down.

All tracks are downloadable.

'Like Magic' - Operator Please

'I Won't Kneel' - Groove Armada ft. SaintSaviour

Droplighting (Kylie Minogue vs. Designer Drugs) - DJ MAJR

three track thursdays

3 songs that will make your dreadful life more tolerable over the next week... enjoy! Most are downloadable (click on the title)... at one's own risk, of course. ;)

ROBYN - FEMBOT

...she's still making quality synth-pop and continuing the momentum from her hugely popular collaboration with Royksopp. She's set to once again give the proverbial middle finger to the music industry and release three small EP's over the next year instead of a full-length (LP). It would be quite novel, had Ben Folds not done it 6 years ago. Still, we will show her love.

THE NATIONAL - BLOODBUZZ OHIO

...the new track from one of the most talented songwriting bands in the world. Its new album, 'High Violet,' has some big shoes to fill as a follow-up to 'Boxer,' one of the best albums in recent memory.

STARS - FIXED

...from the amazing Canadian indie rockers, Stars, and their upcoming album ('The Five Ghosts, due May 22).

BULLETPROOF TeaserMix

BULLETPROOF BITCH TEASERMIX.

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JAN 15!

Track Listing

1. Waiting for Bulletproof Love (Deep/Blck vs. Marc Johnce) - Gwen Stefani vs. Kylie Minogue vs. La Roux

2. Le Disko - Shiny Toy Guns

3. I Love It - Sneaky Sound System

4. Under the Sheets (Kids at the Bar remix) - Ellie Goulding

5. Tik Tok (Fred Falke remix) - Ke$ha

6. Boombox (LA Riots remix) - Kylie Minogue

7. Into the Groove (Sidechains remix) - Madonna

8. Bad Romance (Chew Fu remix) - Lady Gaga

9. Remedy (Buffetlibre vs. Sidechains remix) - Little Boots

10. Pick Up the Phone (Here We Are remix) - Dragonette

11. I Like That - Richard Vission & Static Revenger ft. Luciana

12. Heads Will Roll (Dan Oh remix) - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

13. Stop Drop & Whore (DJ MAJR remix) - Peaches vs. Designer Drugs vs. Britney Spears

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I am now hermetically sealed to this mix. Enjoy the preview tracks!

get your kylie on

i've got the batteries...

mp3: Kylie Minogue - Speakerphone (Steve Anderson Studio Version)
mp3: Kylie Minogue - In My Arms (The Slips RMX)

tunes to take

Music you should have.

Stuff that has DJ majr's ear right now...

La Roux – Colourless Colour – The Subs Popup Mix (Exclusive)

tunes to take v.2

Happy bastardized religious holiday, to you. This version of Tunes to Take (songs to which I am listening) is full of entitled bitches. Hooray, vagina dentata!

"Switchblade (L.A. Riots Remix)" - Heartsrevolution
This song has been dominating my itunes recently. Well, mostly when I'm driving to work or getting ready to go out. It's motivational, quality thump-thump electro.
"Cheap and Cheerful" - The Kills
While watching the first episode of The United States of Tara (the best new show on television), this song was played. It has yet to turn off in my head, and is my favorite current song of sass, with a driving derivative beat.
"Fashion Report" - Pay TV
Cheesey electro vocoder pop. You Love It!
"Money Honey" - Lady Gaga
With the approaching GAGA WEEK DC**, I have realized that this may be my favorite Lady Gaga tune. It is a perfect blend of quality pop, well-placed synths, and (perhaps best of all) is not overplayed into hellish oblivion like "Poker Face" or "Just Dance." Thank god.
"Slap a Bitch" - Macy Gray
Macy Gray tried to say goodbye. She choked a little. She took some more hallucinogens, and enjoyed her sweet, sweet baby for a while. Still, she could not wait to see us, and put out this quality, sexy, wonderfully inappropriate song about rough sex. Hooray! She and Caligula are back, in a good way.

**SHIFT, on March 28th, will be the kickoff party for GAGA WEEK DC!

-the Majr

tunes to take

Music I'm listening to Right Now

"The Kids Don't Stand a Chance (Chromeo Remix)" - Vampire Weekend
I think Vampire Weekend is the most overrated band since Oasis, but even I cannot damn all their material. This track is not only decent, but actually very good. Perhaps it is the Chromeo influence, but this track reminds me of something the Police would produce if they were younger, hipper, and not approaching 401k cash-in.
"Tell Me It's Not Over (feat. Brandon Flowers)" - Starsailor
Starsailor is a 'just ok' band who makes tolerable melodies from time to time. Brandon Flowers has done the same on the last two albums his Killers have produced. A match made in purgatory begets a much better tune than expected. High five.
"Stupid Little Girls" - S'Express
This track, which came out last summer, is plain girlietronic electro, and it makes you want to dance with sass.
"Death" - White Lies
Some bands can pull off the retro Joy Division-esque sound, and some can't. This one can. And- it's pretty flipping great.
"Like Knives" - The Fashion
No synths. No funny business. This song is blatant dance-punk, taking pages out of Death from Above 1979 and The Rakes. It has been out for a while, but I still love the way it is stripped down into a driving beat and rioting lyrics. One of those songs that you really need when you're drunk at a club and just want to flail around aggressively.
"If I Ever Feel Better" - Phoenix
I was sent this song by my best friend while going through a rough time of tough decisions. It is one of those tunes that gets more out of being lyrically simple and therapeutic, instead of musically brilliant.
-the Majr