Finally our favorite Holy Ghost! track gets its own video. While we're not the biggest fans of photo montages, it works pretty perfectly well for Hold My Breath.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Holy Ghost! - Hold My Breath (Video)
Finally our favorite Holy Ghost! track gets its own video. While we're not the biggest fans of photo montages, it works pretty perfectly well for Hold My Breath.
M.I.A. - Born Free (Jesús Vögel remix) + (Video)
We area a little suprised to find ourselves posting some M.I.A on the old Scotch and Murder Music chart. However, Jesús Vögel's re-work of the track is pretty god damned dope. Check it out.
Blood Orange - Champagne Coast
Champagne Toast is the new single from local favorite Blood Orange, who also happens to be embarking on a US tour with CANT (Chris Taylor from Grizzly Bear). We had the pleasure of witnessing Mr. Orange's performance of this song live at the MoMA PS1's Warm Up Sessions and it was probably one of the most intimate we've seen to date. This guy can rock the hell out of a guitar. Just go into his bedroom.
Blood Orange - Champagne Coast
IS TROPICAL - LIES (Video)
So today we've learned two things about IS TROPICAL: 1) they make genius music 2) they make genius music videos. The Kitsune band's second single music video takes a different approach from The Greeks. There we saw little boys bringing their creativity to life with nerf guns and cartoon blood. With Lies the band pairs their deep synth and on point vocals with some glitched out retro vulture shots and modern hot sex romp. They don't love you. True colors shine through.
Pick up IS TROPICAL's Native To album from iTunes.
Pick up IS TROPICAL's Native To album from iTunes.
M83 - Midnight City Remix EP
Just a friendly reminder that the M83's Midnight City Remix EP drops today. We've already told you how much we love both Big Black Delta and Trentemøller versions of the track. We round our the EP with the two final re-works of the track by Man Without a Country and Team Ghost. You can stream the entire EP below. Pick up your copy of M83's Midnight City Remix EP directly from M83.
Monday, September 26, 2011
GAMES - New Disguise
GAMES, the alter ego of Ford & Lopatin, aka Joel Ford and Daniel Lopatin, drop in with a new track New Disguise. The firs track released by the duo since switching names takes on more of groove sound than we are used to under the old moniker. They do however keep with the retro feel from past works. More GAMES please.
GAMES - No Disguise by Ford & Lopatin
Radiohead - Lotus Flower (SBTRKT Remix)
So we've been listening to the Radiohead TKOL RMX series for a hot minuet now, and we think we've settled on a favorite. SBTRKT adds a little kick, actually make that quite a few kicks, to our latest Radiohead favorite Lotus Flower. SBTRKT sets up the track with about as perfect as an intro as we've heard. We left you two other underplayed high quality tracks from TKOL series as well, remixes by Jamie XX and Caribou. Long live the King of Limbs.
Radiohead - Lotus Flower (SBTRKT Remix)
Radiohead - Little By Little (Caribou Remix)
Radiohead - Bloom (Jamie XX Remix)
Com Truise - Brokendate (Video)
Com Turise drops this short film for one of our favorites off his debut full length Galactic Melt. Brokendate (directed by 10lb Productions) takes on everything 80s detective-noir and sci-fi and delivers it in a finely wrapped five minuet bundle of joy. If you've been following us for a minuet now you have definitely heard of the Brooklyn synth wizard that is Com Truise. If not, then check out a little bio about him here. Also, check out Com Trusie' tour dates. See you at the beach.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Basement Jaxx vs Metropole Orkest - HEY U (Video)
We're kind of suckers for classical music, especially when the orchestra is bumping that Basement Jaxx. Apparently so is Sundeep Toor who, after hearing the Metropole Orkest's rendition of Mr. Jaxx's HEY U, was compelled to animate this stellar video fro the rest of us. In his words:
While going through spotify one day 8 weeks ago, I came across the new Basement Jaxx album. I've always been a fan of their dance music, but hearing their tracks being composed by the metropole orkest just blew my mind.While listening to the album, the 'Hey U' track in particular caught my attention and ideas came flooding in of a parade of exotic animals performing the track. I felt compelled to animate something and here is the finished project.
The track itself is part of Basement Jaxx's collaboration with the Netherlands' Metropole Orkest and renowned London conductor, Jules Buckley. The project features a full sixty piece orchestra along with twenty voice choir and sees the Metropole Orkest perform classical and contemporary orchestral versions of the legendary Basement Jaxx catalogue. Pick up a copy of Basement Jaxx vs Metropole Orkest from Juno.
The New Division - True Lies (Video)
Just in case you missed The New Division's video for True Lies. The CA based band gives you a little dose of some adult level detention. Things get pretty serious in there.
LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It (Mord Fustang Remix)
Deadmau5 like Mord Fustang remixes Sexy and I know It by LMFAO. He unleashes a heavier spin on the LA based duos single and makes you want to unleash the fury on the dance floor. The Estonian has been gaining notoriety and momentum in the electronic scene and his shows are supposed to be incredible. Join us at Webster Hall NYC tonight for this monster's dj set.
LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It (Mord Fustang Remix)
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Warm Ghost - G.T.W.S. (Video)
Brooklyn duo Warm Ghost release this much deserved video for G.T.W.S. Off the bands upcoming Narrows EP due out next tuesday (September 27th) on Partisan Records. We also left you the bands earlier release of a live in-studio performance of the track. So evil.
Download Warm Ghost - G.T.W.S
CANT - She Found A Way Out (Video)
Nothing like a little unofficial music video to start your day. Today the fine folks at nautico bless CANT (aka Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor) with this stellar video for the band's She Found A Way Out. The video takes a candid look into the lives of a lesbian couple. She Found A Way Out, an instant SMM favorite, was surprisingly left off CANT's Dreams Come True album, so we are quite please its getting some video love.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Reborn Identity - Hyperlux (Björk vs Clint Mansell Mashup)
A finely timed mash-up by Reborn Identity, both in sound and sight. To say the pairing of Björk's crisp and clean vocals from Hyperballed with the supreme eeriness that is Clint Mansell's Lux Aeterna is a success would be an understatement. This mash rocks you to the core. On top of all that we get some absolutely epic visuals of some serene mountains ranges. Played well Reborn Identity, played well.
Download Reborn Identity - Hyperlux (Björk vs Clint Mansell Mashup)
Mustang - Shooting Love( Jeremy Glenn ReOrder)
Shooting Love will be the next Mustang hit to get its own EP. The release will feature remixes by Black Strobe, Fat Club, and Jeremy Glenn. The Shooting Love EP is set for release on October 17th via Different Recordings. We left you the Jeremy Glenn ReOrder, our personal favorite on the release, for a little taste. This one definitely has that 80s / New Order feel to it. If you want more Mustang, you can stream the entire EP directly from Different Recording.
Mustang - Shooting Love (Jeremy Glenn ReOrder) by Mustang (Official)
Skream - Demented
Dubstep maestro Skream made a promise that if 15,000 people liked Dubstep Cures Cancer that he would then release a new free track. Boy did he keep his promise. Demented serves its name properly with some select sordid sounds. Certainly something we haven't heard before.
As for Dubstep Cures Cancer, its a non-profit organization that donates all profits to cancer research. Pretty worthwhile stuff, and they've got some pretty sweet gear too. Check them out.
Demented - FREE DOWNLOAD by SKREAMIZM
Justin Faust- The Brisket Biscuit Mixtape
It seems that Justin Faust has taken a liking to fine American cuisine. Fresh off his USA tour Mr. Faust graces us with the aptly named Brisket Biscuit Mixtape. Plenty of love to go around on this one. More Brisket. More Biscuit.
The Brisket Biscuit Mixtape by Justin Faust
Tracklist:
Trickski - Beginning
Letherette - In & Out
Irish Steph - Crush (feat. Eleven) [Eumig & Chinon Remix]
Moon Boots - Gopherit
Space Life - Flashforward
Mix Chopin - Bonne Nuit (Robotaki Remix)
Kamp! - Cairo (Moullinex Remix)
Prince - Head (Ghosts Of Venice Edit)
Alec Carlsson - Paris Fried Chicken
All The Lights - Chasing Colours (Moonchild Remix)
Bit Funk - Rap Music
Poka - '99 Style
Breakbot & Jacuqes Renault - Fantasy (Colour Vision's Club Edit)
Fare Soldi - Vittorino
The CroNYs - Supa Extra Sexy
Vincent Fries & Justin Faust - Choppy Slick
Rambla Boys - Valderrambla
Viceroy - No Ending (Justin Faust Remix)
Steed Lord - I'm Coming Over
Moonchild - You And Nothing Else (Justin Faust Remix)
Wolfgang Gartner - Welcome Back
Tashaki Miyaki - Somethin' Better Than Nothin' (Video)
CA based Tashaki Miyaki drop in with a stunning video (and sound) for Somethin' Better Than Nothin'. Its refreshing to see band notorious for their uncanny ability to cover just about anyone to come out with a track with such an original sound. Tashaki Miyaki keeps it simple but executes, and there is nothing wrong with that my friend. Pick up Tashaki Miyaki's Somethin' Better Than Nothin' plus a bonus track off bandcamp for 50¢ (you read that correctly). Tashaki Miyaki's debut 12-inch album is due out October 31st on The Sounds of Sweet Nothing, pre-order a copy now.
Owl Vision - Moloch
Following up with our teaser we bring you Owl Vision's new music video for Moloch. The single itself is much more impressive than the actual video. However, director Kommak does do the track justice. High energy, fast pace, and gritty bass packed into 4 minutes of club mayhem. A special thank you to our Swedish friend Johannes Arnesson for continually updating us on his awesome material. He knocks it out of the park with this one. You will be able to buy the track on Beatport, iTunes, or Spotify on September 27.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Washed Out - Amor Fati (Video)
A video just as stunning as you would expect from Washed Out. Directed by Brooklyn's own Yohhna Park. Grab your copy of the Amor Fati 12" (with a bonus remixes by Clams Casino and Au Revoir Simone) directly from Weird World Records.
James Blake – I Never Learnt To Share (Perfect Lines Remix)
A new fresh approach to the remix genre is always welcomed here at Scotch and Murder. Perfect Lines (aka Ryan Nelson) does just that in his re-work of James Blake's I Never Learnt To Share. Mr. Lines chops the hell out of Blake's vocals, giving the track a completely new vibe. That is a good thing. Trust us. He also adds about three cups funk and a splash of synth greatness to the track. Dreamy as a dream gets. Dig it.
James Blake – I Never Learnt To Share (Perfect Lines Remix)
Aeroplane - Big Boys Don't Cry
It is sometimes in our deepest moments of sadness and grief we find our true genius. As much is apparent in Aeroplane's tribute to the late DJ Mehdi, Big Boys Dont Cry. A robust track that that booms with creativity and thought. We only wish it came under better circumstance.
Aeroplane - Big Boys Don't Cry by Aeroplane (Official)
The Magician - I Don't Know What To Do Feat. Jeppe (Plastic Plates Remix)
When trying to describe the sound that is Plastic Plates the other day the only person we could liken him to was the one and only, The Magician. So we got pretty amped to see this little remix of the magic man's new single I Don't Know What To Do by one of our latest favorites, Plastic Plates. Personally we cant think of a better pairing. Now if we could only get these two to do a show together.
Justice - Audio, Video, Disco (Para One Remix)
A little French on French remix to wake you up this morning. Para One adds a little kick in the face to Justice's Auido, Video, Disco. We're guessing this wont be the last remix we get of the new Justice anthem, but its a good place to start. AVD-4-Life.
Drive Soundtrack
Accompanying Ryan Gosling's heroic story as a stunt and heist driver through the mean streets of L.A. is an appropriate Risky Business-esque original score by Cliff Martinez, the pre Chad Smith drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. This is not some dumb ass Fast and Furious car chase action thriller but a character type movie that really keeps you glued to your seat. Cliff's eerie backdrop played over Gosling's serene, distant, and psychotic character interaction along with the 80's pop tunes blasting in scene transition fantastically supports the sequence of events throughout the movie. There are some additional tracks to the OST that you may be familiar with as we were and that fit the genre perfectly. No surprise College's and and Kavinsky's super 80's synth track were included as well. So appropriate.
College - A Real Hero (feat. Electric Youth)
Kavinsky & Lovefoxxx - Nightcall
Monday, September 19, 2011
PICTUREPLANE - The Art of Feeling, Part II (Broken Cassette Remix by !PAUS3)
!PAUS3 takes a glitchier approach to in his Broken Cassette remix of PICTUREPLANE's The Art Of Feeling. There is also a solid set of bongos in there too. The remix is the second of a three part remix compilation by !PAUS3. You can check out Part I of the series here. Definitely a new sound to our ears, we can wait to see what !PAUS3 has in store for us in Part III. Special thanks to Projecting Nothing Productions for giving SMM the jump on the track. Free download in the player. Grab it.
PICTUREPLANE - The Art of Feeling, Part II (Broken Cassette Remix by !PAUS3) by !PAUS3
Crystal Fighters - Champion Sound (Mustang Remix)
Mustang shares a nice little remix of Crystal Fighters' Champion Song. The tracks features a riveting bass line and some finally timed church bells. The remix is part of the upcoming Champion Song single release that will feature additional remixes by Mr Nô, AKS, Homework, and Clubfeet. The single is set for release on October 10th 2011 via Different Recordings.
Crystal Fighters : Champion Sound (Mustang Remix) by Mustang (Official)
Monarchy - You Don't Want To Dance With Me (feat. Britt Love)
Monarchy re-invents You Don't Want To Dance With Me in the power songs release as a single. The duo decided to take the song a different direction adding in the beautiful vocal of Britt Love of Mini Viva fame to make it a duet. There is something to be said of a song about love ignored sung as a duet. It certainly adds a some additional thought to the track. Pick up the original version of You Don't Want To Dance With Me off Monarchy's full length Around The Sun from iTunes.
You Don't Want To Dance With Me (feat. Britt Love) by MonarchyDaft Punk - Drive (Unreleased)
Whats better then a new Daft Punk track? An old Daft Punk track that is new. Drive, a previously unreleased demo from the french duo is out today as part of Soma Records 20 Years, a three-disc compilation album. The track definitely reminds of a younger raw Daft Punk, but it still super glorious. It took over 15 years but, stream Daft Punk's Drive in all of its glory below.
Thom Yorke's Mix for XFM
Always a pleasure when discovering new Thom Yorke material. Of course it will be a little out there. Of course it will be more on the electronic side. But we can always expect exceptional production from an eclectic musician who never ceases to amaze. He just recently released the Money Back Remix for the Mary Ann Hobbs XFM show which you should listen to now.
Friday, September 16, 2011
PLASTiC PLATES - Moda Mixtape September 2011
Truly no words are needed to describe Plastic Plates September Mixtape. The perfect mix of tracks to get you through this weekend, and beyond. Play on.
Moda Mixtape September 2011 by PLASTiC PLATES
LUST - Dark Water EP
Here at Scotch and Murder we have a soft spot for the dark stuff. That dark disco-noir if you will. Hence, when we got the e-mail below from Boulder native Dillon Morton, aka LUST, about his new EP Dark Water we got pretty pumped to listen to his work. He did not disappoint. A dark synth ride through the streets with some perfectly placed stabs to keep you focused. For a full foray into the mind of LUST check out heres the the EP in his own words:
When I began writing the Dark Water EP, I wanted to create a dark
disco-noir sound that came off as an erotic horror movie soundtrack.
Each song, with the help of interludes, moves the EP through several
different settings I had envisioned as scenes, although the story is
not important just yet... Enjoy the coaxingly sensuous mystery that is
Dark Water.
Each song, with the help of interludes, moves the EP through several
different settings I had envisioned as scenes, although the story is
not important just yet... Enjoy the coaxingly sensuous mystery that is
Dark Water.
You can download each track individually for free off the player below, or download the Dark Water EP right from LUST himself (also free). Consider yourself sensuously coaxed.
Dark Water EP by LUST
ANR - It's Around You (Video)
Get wet with ANR (Awesome New Republic) in their video for It's Around You. The track is the fourth off the Stay Kids album to get a video, and deservedly so. So far we've seen ANR go serial killer on us, take on a beauty pageant, and play with some kids. Now the Miami based duo whips out the the slip and side and body paint in the thoroughly wet video for It's Around You.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Twin Shadow - Changes
Changes is the latest hotness from Twin Shadow. Definitely a bit more up-beat and perky than were used to from the band. However, that may have to do with the fact that they are covering 80s Italian band Bagarre's Circus is Gone.
Twin Shadow - Changes
Gigamesh - When You're Dancing (RAC Mix)
Andre Allen Anjos of RAC (aka The Remix Artist Collective) takes Gigamesh's When You're Dancing in a new direction. That direction of course is the great beyond, outer-space. The RAC mix totally takes on the self-described "space-disco" vibe with what sounds like some heavy alien-esque organs and laser synthetics. Space Disco 4 Life.
Pretty Lights - I Know the Truth
Mr. Boulder dropout aka Pretty Lights has officially officially established himself as a master in the electronic realm. His insane new track I Know the Truth has exceeded expectations, yet remaining faithful to his sampling methods and huge bass sound. If you attended Bonnaroo '11 or Governor's Ball you may recognize this excellent tune as he did play it for you. Come join us at Binghamton University to check his live show out. Random, yes, but our paths cross in the glory of upstate New York. Don't miss it!
Pretty Lights - I Know the Truth
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Zimmer x Brain Magazine - Exclusive Mixtape | September
Zimmer is kind enough share the exclusive mixtape he did for Brain Magazine. No better way to end the day with a perfectly crafted mixtape oozing with love and dedication by the Nu-Disco king himself. This one is chalk full of SMM favorites including: Kamp!, Lou Teti, Oliver, RÜFÜS, and CFCF, just to name a few. We'll be sipping to this one for a minuet. We promise.
Zimmer x Brain Magazine - Exclusive Mixtape | September by Zimmer
Kamp! - Cairo
Siriusmo & Jan Driver - Golden Super
Cherokee - Take Care Of You
Nicholas - Without You
Mustang - Nebula
Munga / Frank & Jamo - On Fire
Lou Teti - I Know The Way (Toomy Disco Vocal Mix)
Coupons & Show Your Shoe - Sara (Bxentric Remix)
Suzanne Kraft - Turning
Chromeo - When The Night Falls (Breakbot Remix)
Housse De Racket - Roman (Oliver Remix)
RÜFÜS - We Left (Ride The Universe Remix)
Teengirl Fantasy - Cheaters (John Talabot's Classic Vocal Mix)
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs - Garden
CFCF - Come Closer (Azari & III Remix)
Inner City - Big Fun (The Classic Magic Juan Mix)
Galaxy 2 Galaxy - Hi-Tech Jazz
Lovebirds feat Stee Downes - Want In My Soul
Jonas Rathsman - Love Is My Middle Name
James Welsh - Air Valley
Tricksi - Wilderness (Genius Of Time Remix)
William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You've Got
Lou Teti - Love It
Fellow Brooklynite and Nu-Disco connoisseur Lou Teti stops by with a new release. Love It is a little something the mysterious Mr. Teti has been working on for Mullet Records, who we seem to keep bumping into on the intrawebs. We like the pairing.
Why would Teti release a track on Mullet as opposed to his own Tigers on Leash imprint, you ask. The answer is simple, the man is simply making too much good music to handle and needed some help from the finely groomed label.
The track follows suit from what we've heard from Lou (a good thing), featuring some stellar synthetic stabs. The Love It EP is set for release next Monday (September 19th for those of you playing at home) and includes some choice remixes by new favorites Dublin Aunts and Tad Wily. Love it.
"Love It" --- Available Mon Sept 19th on Junodownload --- by LouTeti/Tigers on a Leash
1/2 Daft Punk - Co Spring / Summer 2012 (Short Film)
On an otherwise slow day we turn to our fashion sense, and bring you short film directed by 1/2 of Daft Punk. In collaboration with Co Collections, Thomas Bangalter grabs our attention with stunning beauty, fine fashion, and exotic landscapes. The mystifying video features Bangalter's wife, actress Élodie Bouchez, who plays the lover of an deathly ill man. Of course, everyone is in perfect fashion. Even in the desert. Even the Bedouins.
Chad Valley - Shell Suite (Video) + (Fourcolor Remix)
Get your whites dirty with Chad Valley in the video for Shell Suite. Also take a minuet and check out the stellar Fourcolor remix of the sweet track.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Little Scream - The Heron and the Fox (Work Drugs Smooth Mix)
Work Drugs puts some smooth in Little Scream's The Heron and the Fox. That smooth comes in the form of some perfectly shaken maracas (we think), lightly plucked synths, and sounds from the smoothest of all instruments the saxophone (of course). The perfect end of summer song, listen to this one on a slow drive with windows down and sun glasses up. Free download of the exclusive remix of the track available in the player. Make a wish and it'll come true.
Little Scream - The Heron and the Fox (Work Drugs Smooth Mix) by Work Drugs
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart – The Body (Violens Remix)
Last time we checked in with The Pains of Being Pure at Heart they were remixed by Twin Shadow. Now, Violens add some dark synths to The Pains of Being Pure At Heart's The Body. Definitely an added dose of darkness in there. Watch the original self-casted video The Body below to fully feel the effects of the remix. Grab the track for free in exchange for your e-mail address below. Tell me again what the body's for cause I cant feel it any more. I want it to hurt like it did before.
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart – The Body (Violens Remix)
Neon Indian - Polish Girl (Video)
In conjunction with today's release of Era Extraña, Neon Indian drops this heart throbbing video for Polish Girl. The video takes a new spin on "lonely robot finds love" featuring a futuristic man-machine and a polish girl. Oh, the things robots will do for love. The video keeps with Alan Palomo's retro futuristic vibe that we've grown accustom to. Pretty gnarly.
Cut Copy - Blink And You'll Miss A Revolution (Video)
Those Cut Copy guys are some creative mother effers. Their latest video for Blink and You'll Miss a Revolution, off their most recent album Zonoscope, features a band of rouge evolving apes who use the band's disembodied parts to jam / rock out to the track. The immaculate video was directed by Emile Sornin and Produced by Jules de Chateleux at Division. Floating Kiwi heads and apes breaking shit, doesn't get much better than this.
The Magician - Magic Tape Fifteen
The Magician drops with the fifteenth installment in his Magic Tape series. As we have come to expect from the magic man, there is no accompanying track list (the man has to keep his secrets). However, this one chalk full of exclusives, which is always a good thing. The Magician keeps on keeping it magical.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Justice - Helix
Justice unveils a new track off the highly anticipated Audio, Video, Disco album. Helix, maintains that disco sound the Frenchmen seem to perfecting, with more of a cut-up feel to it. Stream it here.
Justice - Helix by EdBanger
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