The Arcade Fire - Suburbs (Mr. Little Jeans Remix)

Mr. Little Jeans, the one-woman show led by Scandinavian Monica Birkenes, releases her remix of  Arcade Fire's The Suburbs, a dark rendition of the hit single. We personally favor the remix, not to discredit Arcade Fire whatsoever. Check out more of her material on SounCloud as there is plenty. 

Suburbs by Mr Little Jeans

Miroir - So Fewer Particles Scatter

We've always been fans of College on ScotchandMurder and recently by travelling through the realm of French synth pop on the internet highway we ran into Clancy and Build, two producers who recently collaborated on a project called Miroir.

You will find a few tracks from their EP So Fewer Particles Scatter below, which will be released tomorrow. Real chill electronic waves. Be sure to follow them closely if you are a fan as they are giving away an exclusive mix to their biggest fans.

Kites by Miroir
So Fewer Particles Scatter by Miroir
Luminance by Miroir
Night Sky by Miroir
Synth Vs Sea by Miroir

An Interview with a NewVillager

NewVillager's Ben Bromley (right) was kind enough to sit down and chat with Scotch and Murder

You may remember NewVillager from their absolutely stellar video for LightHouse. We recently had the privilege to sit down with NewVillager’s immensely creative and talented Ben Bromley and  learn more about the group and some upcoming projects. The self described "new-pop" band started in California where Ben and co-founder Ross Simonini met in college, and were recently joined by Colin Palmer. Currently residing in New York, the three come  together to provide a high energy, yet soothing sound that is true to NewVilllager's vision.

Ford & Lopatin - Channel Pressure

Ford & Lopatin (formerly Games) provide you with a direct portal to the 80's on their new album Channel Pressure. You can stream the entire album below -- via FACT.  For a little background on the video watch the video below, which provides quite the backdrop to the album. Channel Pressure is out next week on Mexican Summer. 

Charlotte Gainsbourg - Trick Pony (Boyz Noize Remix)

While Charlotte Gainsbourg in the process of  finishing up her new album with the assistance of Beck,

Boys Noize took the time to reallocate some serious sounds revolving around her Charlotte's track Trick Pony. The German legend never ceases to amaze. Take a pull.

Charlotte Gainsbourg - Trick Pony (Boys Noize Remix) by Scotch and Murder

Justice - Civilization (Video)

New video for Justice's Civilization, as epic as the band that put it out. 

Is Tropical - The Greeks (Video)

Is Tropical bring every male childhood dream alive. Download The Greeks - Its Tropical

Bikini - ACheerleader (Video)

The video for ACheerleader (Dir. Jonnie Penn and Olivier Olivier) will inspire you to go hard this weekend. Bikini totally fucking rocks,  replacing the Zombie Kids as the current artist with the baddest video out. Hell, they might have the baddest song out right now, its definitely our favorite  Pick up the NYC based Bikini new EP RIPJDS.  

Bikini - ACheerlaeder from The India Trading Company on Vimeo.

Bikini - ACheerleader by Scotch and Murder

WIM - See You Hurry (Twin Shadow Remix)

We get excited when he see something about WIM or Twin Shadow. Needless to say, we got very excited when we saw Twin Shadow remixed WIM's See You Hurry.

Mustard Pimp & Jimmy Urine - Money Shot

What do you think would happen if George Washington took a trip to hell? What if he took acid? What about if he took acid in hell? Mustard Pimp and Jimmy Urine team up to show you exactly that in the video for Money Shot. 

The New Division - True Lies

The New Division maintains their place as the leader of creating epic sounds with new single, True Lies. The band seems to have a knack for perfectly matching John Kunkel's booming vocals with the rest of the Division's superb sound. Big fans of the track, a fine blend of the dark sordid sounds and a just the right amount of pop.

The New Division-True Lies by Scotch and Murder

Architecture in Helsinki - Escapee (Video)

Touching video by Architecture in Helsinki for their breathtaking track Escapee. We cant explain it, but there is something so eerily  right about this. Escape with Escapee. 

Download Architecture in Helsinki - Escapee. 

Architecture in Helsinki - Escapee from Architecture in Helsinki on Vimeo.

Wolf Gang - The King and All of His Men (Video)

Wolf Gang offers another sample of their highly anticipated debut album Suego Faults (mid 2011), The King and All of His Men. The song really is a blissful, a perfect blend of rock, electronic sounds, tied together with those epic vocals. 

Download Wolf Gang - The King and All of His Men

ANR - Stay Kids (Video) + Memory Tapes Remix

ANR was one of the first groups we fell in love with when we started Scotch and Murder. The Miami based duo released a new video for the title track off their album Stay Young, which reminds to... well to stay young. The video is the exact opposite from the duo's gory production for Big Problem, reminding us all just how eclectic ANR truly is. We also stumbled across a remix of the track by the awesomeness that is Memory Tapes. 

ANR "Stay Kids" Music Video from Jorge Rubiera on Vimeo.

ANR - Stay Kids (Memory Tapes remix) by Scotch and Murder

Holy Other - With U EP

We cant wait for the Holy Other EP, With U, to drop on June 7th (Tri Angle). Apparently neither can the folks over at Altered Zones, who were kind enough to put up the entire EP for us to listen to.

Download Holy Other - YR Love
Download Holy Other - Touch 

Holy Other: With U by alteredzones

The Horrors - Still Life

The Horror's are set to release their third LP, Skying, on July 26th. Here is a little taste of things to come.

The Horrors - Still Life by Scotch and Murder

Tyson - Out of My Mind (Video)

New video for the super talented Tyson for his latest track Out of My Mind. Do we really need to tell you how much we love everything about this? Also check out the Star Slinger remix below, the bass on the hook is nasty. 

Download Tyson - Out of My Mind. 

Out Of My MInd (Star Slinger Remix) by TYSON

Fishing – Watersport (video)

We recently posted Fishing's remix of Jonathan Boulet's Your a Animal, which everyone seemed to love. Here is a little follow up of the bands epic underwater adventure video for Watersport. Everything fits perfectly. Download Fishing - Watersport. 

Watersport - Fishing from FISHING on Vimeo.

Delorean - Grow + (Taragana Pyjarama Remix)

Grow marks the third single off Delorean's highly successful Subiza album. The Spanish synthed out rock band stick to their roots on the track and add a splendid Taragana Pyjarama remix for you listening pleasure.

Delorean - Grow by Scotch and Murder

Delorean Grow (Taragana Pyjarama Remix) by Scotch and Murder

Russ Chimes - Tonic / Helix EP

Deadmau5 meets nu-Disco at a beach party on the new Russ Chimes EP, Tonic/Helix. Totally groovy, pick it up at beatport.

Russ Chimes - Tonic / Helix EP by Scotch and Murder

Skai Nine - Jasmine

Washington based Skai Nine is quickly gaining momentum with killer tracks inspired by the 80's synth pop era we love so much. Besides hailing from the nations capital theres not much more we can tell you about the mystifying Skai Nine, but we do love what they are doing with their music. Here are few sample tracks, pick up the Jasmine EP free on bandcamp.


Skai Nine - Jasmine by Scotch and Murder

The Vaccines - All in White (Video)

Epically kick ass video from The Vaccines for All in White. Pre- order a copy of the band's debut album, What Did You Expect From The Vaccines out May 31st. Download The Vaccines - All In White. 

Vaccines - All In White from CANADA on Vimeo.

The Naked and Famous - Young Blood (SposhRock Remix)

Dj/Producer SposhRock takes an agressive approach remixing The Naked & Famous' hit single "Young Blood," a great track all by itself. Not sure how you would categorize this remix, maybe some mutated rendition of Chillwave and Witch House. It is clear though that  this slow moving, heavily distorted bass track is bad ass. Listen Now!

The Naked & Famous - Young Blood (SposhRock Remix) by Scotch and Murder

Labyrinth Ear - Walk on the Moon (Arthur Russell) (Video)

Labyrinth Ear followed up their recent re-work of Arthur Russell's Walk on the Moon with quite the video. 

Labyrinth Ear - Walk on the Moon (Arthur Russell) [video] from Labyrinth Ear on Vimeo.

Gardens & Villa - Black Hills (Video)

Marvelous use of juxtaposition by Gardens & Villa in their video for Black Hills. 

Download Cool Summer Records Limited Edition 7"by Gardens and Villa.

Black Hills by Gardens & Villa from Secretly Jag on Vimeo.

Innerpartysystem - Not Getting Any Better The Remixes

You know when you find a remix of an artist you love by an artist you love and you know the song is bad ass before you even listen to it? Innerpartysystem released a remix album doing just that. The album features remixes of Not Getting Any Better by some personal favorites including, Designer Drugs and Treasure Fingers. INSTANT BANGER status on these folks.  You can download them directly off the player. 

If you dig the tracks (as we did) then pick up the whole album from Beatport (as we did).

Not Getting Any Better (Designer Drugs Remix) by Innerpartysystem


Not Getting Any Better (Treasure Fingers Epicwave Remix) by Innerpartysystem

Ragers for Weekend Ragers

If you find yourself at a rager this weekend put these tracks on, then you will be at a fucking rager.


Frances vs. Cyberpunkers -  Pompo Nelle Cabale (12 Inch Plastic Toys Edit)


The Zombie Kids - Blow Money Fast


Deadmau5 - Raise Your Weapons (Lee Osborne Remix)

D/R/U/G/S - Love/Lust (Keep Shelly in Athens Remix)

A new remix involving Keep Shelly in Athens, but this time its Shelly doing the remixing. KSA takes on the title track off D/R/U/G/S latest EP, Love/Lust  (Moshi Moshi Records) with exceptionally sterling results. 

D/R/U/G/S - Love/Lust (Keep Shelly in Athens) 

The Miracles Club - Light of Love (Cut Copy Re-vision) (Video)

The Miracles Club released a video for the recent Cut Copy re-vision of Light of Love. Again the group demonstrates a unique ability to emphasize the talent of those they select to be a part of their production. A true set of artistry, keep an eye out for the Miracles Club. 

THE MIRACLES CLUB - "LIGHT OF LOVE (CUT COPY RE-VISION)" from judesays on Vimeo.

New Order - Hellbent (Previously Unreleased)

New Order has unleashed a previously unreleased track, Hellbent. The track is off the forthcoming New Order and Joy Division album, TOTAL, available on June 6th (Rhino). We were a bit worried that this was some half hearted promotion, but the track really takes you back and stays true to the bands sound. Very pleasurable. 

New Order - Hellbent (Previously Unreleased) by Rhino UK

Scotch and Murder The Playlists

We just released some new playlists on 8tracks, which include some of our favorite tracks from the past posts and others we never got to posting up. Grab a spliff and have a listen below. 

Check out our other playlists at our 8tracks page.

Camp Bisco X

We wanted to share another music festival that we are super excited for. Camp Bisco is an outdoor music festival to be held at the beautiful Indian Lookout Country Club, located near Albany, NY from July 7th to 9th. The festival will feature 3 days and 3 nights of music on 5 stages, including two MAIN STAGES, two afternoon and late night DANCE TENTS featuring top international acts, a SILENT DISCO, and an UP & COMING stage. 

In addition the line up is spot on. Just to mention a few artists that caught our eye: Skrillex, Disco Biscuits, MSTRKRFT, Wiz Khalifa, Death From Above 1979, Yeasayer, and Rusko will all be performing. Thats just skimming the surface. Check out the full line up. 

Gent your tickets today kids, this event is not to be missed!

Yuksek - On a Train (Video)

The Zombie Kids - Face (Video)

The Zombie Kids easily have the baddest video out right now. 

Junior Boys - It's All True (Album) + Banana Ripple (Video)

A While back we told you how excited we were about the new Junior Boys' album, It's All True. Well here it is, and it does not disappoint.  Download It's All True. 

Also, if anyone can explain the video accompanying the single, Banana Ripple, we would be genuinely appreciative.

Keren Ann - My Name Is Trouble (Walter Sobcek Remix)

Walter Sobcek is a duo based out of France and Germany, portrayed as concept, a story that needs to be heard. The rest is a mystery.  The group seems to share our penchant for music influenced by the sounds the 80s, and this remix is dripping with such greatness. Matched with Karen Ann's piercing crisp voice, the track makes for an instant classic in our book. Keep an eye out for Walter Sobcek as they continue to lurk through the shadows. 

We love this song, and so will you

Karen Ann - My Name is Trouble (Walter Sobcek Remix)

Queen of Hearts vs. Daft Punk - The End of Nothing

Queen of Hearts released a little rework of Daft Punk's End of the the Line (Tron Soundtrack). Very impressive.


Queen of Hearts vs. Daft Punk - The End of Nothing

Skream - Snarled

New fire track from Skream. I Skream You Skream we all Skream for more Skream.
Okay, we promise never to do that ever again.


Skream - Snarled

Keep Shelly in Athens - Hauntin' Me (The New Division Remix)

The New Division's epic remix of Keep Shelly in Athens' Hauntin' Me, will be doing just that to you.


Keep Shelly in Athens - Hauntin' Me (The New Division Remix)

Labyrinth Ear - This is How We Walk on the Moon (Arthur Russell Cover)

London's Labyrinth Ear has completed a splendid cover of Arthur Russell's very chill, This is How We Walk on the Moon.  Also, check out Labyrinth Ear's latest EP Oak, which you can download free on their website. A super talented duo, thoughts of a chilled out Crystal Castles on Xanax come to mind.


Labyrinth Ear - This is How We Walk on the Moon (Arthur Russell Cover)

Jonathan Boulet - You're a Animal (Fishing Remix)

A fine remix of young Jonathan Boulet's single, You're a Animal by Fishing.


Jonathan Boulet - You're a Animal (Fishing Remix) 

Bermuda Bonnie – Kohl’s

Bermuda Bonnie will be releasing a series of songs leading up to the release of their second album out later this summer. The first is Kohl's, a perfect track for any summer beach party or chill session. Dig it.


Bermuda Bonnie - Kohl's

Beat Connection - In the Water (Video)

Neon and psychedelic enriched surfing and dolphins, yes please. The surf obsessed duo from  Seattle, Beat Connection, released a video for In the Water. We've been big fans for quite some time, so we are particularly excited for this one.  Download the In The Water Here. 

Beat Connection - In The Water from Panaframe ▲ on Vimeo.

The Miracles Club - Church Song (Video)

The Miracles Club just want to celebrate your love. How were we not invited to this party? 

Gang Gang Dance - Mindkilla (Video Live Performance)

Quite the captivating live performance of Mindkilla by Gang Gang Dance.
Download Mindkilla here. 

Publicist - Make Ends Meet (Zimmer Edit)

Zimmer impresses, yet again, on his edit of the new Publicist release, Make Ends Meet. We are simply  blown away with everything the Parisian touches.

Publicist - Make Ends Meet (Zimmer edit) by Discotexas

Jesse Ruins - Interior ambient

We cant help but be amazed by the ethereal and vivid tracks produced under the name Jesse Ruins, who  remains as mysterious one can (we still cant figure out if its band, duo, soloist, let alone if its a he or she), We hope more light will be shed on Jesse Ruins after its upcoming cassette/vinyl release on Cuz Me Pain. Interior Ambient is the latest track we've come across, we find it a fine follow up to their last musical endeavor, Dream Analysis. 

Jesse Ruins - Interior Ambient

The Miracles Club - Light of Love (Cut Copy Re-vision)

Cut Copy did a little revision on  he Miracles Club's Light of Love. In fact Cut Copy is releasing the group's remixes EP on their new imprint, Cutters. Check out  the Cut Copy revision below.
Listen to the Full EP on the Cutter website.


The Miracles Club - Lights of Love (Cut Copy Re-vision) 

Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus (Stargate Remix) (2011 Video)

Depeche Mode released a new Personal Jesus video to promote the new remix collection, Remixes 2: 81-11.  

Read more about the remix album here. 

BUMBLEBEEZ - IM A COWBOI EP

The  BANG GANG released the new BUMBLEBEEZ EP, IM A COWBOI, last weak and we wanted to pass along the good word. In short we love the EP, probably the first time we've heard pure electronic vocals work so well with an entire EP (no not auto-tune, but an actual computer talking). Our favorites are 'I dont Dance the Robot' and 'Fatt Sheriff'.' As described by the BANG GANG, the EP is about: 

"A cowboi called Charlie, who ran the Wild Wild Web (A place between Mongolia and India) who rode horses and had the best paddocks in the shire. It tells us of his babe Betty Jane who ran a internet whiskey shop and liked to post pictures of her self around the Wild Wild Web. Then one day Bad Sheriff came to town he had a virus and tied everyones horses to a train and ate everybodys steak and shot all the ravers."

Makes perfect sense. We love it....Listen to the entire EP below, and pick up a copy here. Stay off his Internet. 

IM A COWBOI EP by BUMBLEBEEZ

Teen Daze - The Bluest Water I'd Ever Seen (Video)

Teen Daze provides us with yet another new song from the from the growing collection he has been working on, The Bluest Water I'd Ever Seen. As we've come to expect from the talented Mr. Daze, the track maintains a lovely chill wave sound to it. A perfect beach track, providing that much needed escape from your concrete jungle. Daze was very particular when it came to making the video that accompanies the the new track, and we'd say the two compliment each other quite well. Also, Daze passes along word to keep your ears open for a new album announcement coming very soon. 

Download Teen Daze - The Bluest Water I'd Ever Seen.

Teen Daze - The Bluest Water I'd Ever Seen from teen daze on Vimeo.

PICTUREPLANE - Real is a Feeling

PICTUREPLANE (aka Travis Egedy) made a name for himself in the Colorado wharhouse electro scene and he has come along way since. His latest release, Thee Physical, caught our eye.  You can hear the influences of the early 90s late 80 electronic synthish sound. Try out a sample track, Real is a Feeling, below. Love the title on that one. 

PICTUREPLANE - Real is a Feeling