Monday, December 19, 2011

KRYCHEK - The Kronicles of Krychek



The most recent addition to the Scotch and Murder residency of DJs, KRYCHEK, gets back to us with his latest mixtape adventure into the realm of disco. The stellar mix is  fittingly titled, The Kronicles of Krychek, as we start off with the soft disco bumps of Strange Talk's jubilant Climbing Walls only to eventually be lead into the dark heart of David Lynch's Good Day Today (off Crazy Clown Time). The mix features a number of Scotch and Murder favorites along the way including Oliver, Shindu, Jensen Sportag, Fabian, Justin Faust, and The Wombats. All in all KRYCHEK captures a fine blend of Nu-Disco and Doom Disco, with a little bit of everything in between. Might we add that you should be bumping this at your holiday disco dance parties. Now go out there and get your groove on.

The Kronicles of Krychek by KRYCHEK

Track List:
Strange Talk - Climbing Walls 
Lemaitre - Excuse Me 
Carlos Pizzeti - Lontain Remix 
Oliver - Footsteps 
Cordova - Paradigm (U-Tern Remix) 
The Wombats - 1996 (Lenno Remix) 
Chilly Gonzalez - You Can Dance (Robotaki Remix) 
Shindu - Happy House (JBag Remix) 
Adam Sky - The Imperious Urge (JBag Remix) 
Polarsets - Sunshine Eyes (Jensen Sportag Remix) 
Justin Faust - Girl Talk (PWNDTIAC Remix) 
Oxford - Teinto 
Fabian - Game Theory 
Jonas Rathsman - Tobago 
Erkka - Dangerous Midsummer 
David Lynch - Good Day Today (Erkka Remix)
Friday, December 16, 2011

Scotch and Murder The Playlists: FRENCHHH COASTTTTTT


Happy holidays and stuff. Enjoy this dandy of a playlist we made just for you, featuring some of our favorites from the past few weeks. Track list follows. Get crazy out there.  




Track List:
Major Lazer - Original Don
Oliver  - Footsteps
Pony Pony Run Run - Just a Song
Junior Boys  - You'll Improve Me (Caribou Remix)
Spector  - Grey Shirt & Tie (The Big Pink Remix)
ABADABAD - California Birds (Keep Shelly in Athens remix)
CFCF -  Snake Charmer (Young Galaxy Remix)
Twin Sister  - Bad Street (Lindstrom & Prins Thomas Remix)
Keep Shelly In Athens - Struggle With Yourself

Four Tet - Moma


We Are The Works In Progress is a fourteen song benefit album whose proceeds go to aid a post-tsunami Japan. Proceeds from the album go to Japan Society Earthquake Relief Fund & Architecture  For Humanity. The compilation album is being put together by the ever talented Blonde Redhead and features some exquisite artists including Interpol, John MausDeerhunter and of course Four Tet. Full track list below. You can find the Brits contribution, Moma, below. A sterling track.

We Are The Works In Progress will be available digitally January 10th on Asa Ma Kuru, which translates to Morning will come). The compilation's Vinyl can also be pre-ordered directly through We Are The Works in Progress.  




Tracklist
  1. Four Tet - Moma
  2. Karin Dreijer Andersson - No Face 
  3. Terry Riley - G Song - 
  4. Nosaj Thing - Nightcrawler 
  5. John Robert - Berceuse 
  6. Blonde Redhead -Penny Sparkle 
  7. Pantha Du Prince - Bird On A Wire 
  8. Broadcast - In Here The World Begins
  9. Liars/Blonde Redhead - Drip 
  10. Deerhunter  - Curve
  11. Stalactite - Stalagmite
  12. Castles In The Grave - John Maus
  13. Bamboo House - David Sylvain/Ryuichi Sakamoto
  14. Song Seven - Interpol
Thursday, December 15, 2011

Feist - How Come You Never Go There (Beck Remix)


Beck gets his hands dirty with this fine remix of Feist's How Come You Never Go There. Sir Beck adds a heavy dose of horns and base on the track, but keep with its overall ghostly demeanor. There is definitely something supremely soulful about the re-work. Certainly a successful collaboration. How come your so alone there

How Come You Never Go There (Beck Remix) by Feist

Bloody Beetroots - Church of Noise (Acoustic B-Side)


Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo and the Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77 wish you a merry Christmas and happy holiday with this acoustic B-side rendition of Church of Noise. Its a pretty bizzarre version of the track given the original is premised on Dennis Lyxzén's screaming vocals and the Beetroots electronics hymns. Yet, the more melodic soft-core version certainly sends the same message. The track affirms one thing, expect anything but the expected from those god damned Bloody Beetroots

The Bloody Beetroots - Church of Noise ( B-SIDE ) by thebloodybeetroots

Flight Facilities - Foreign Language feat. Jess (Official Video)


Remember that official video for Foreign Language Flight Facilities promised us a while back? Well its here, and it is fantastic. Its rare these these days to find a video that captures the essence of a song such as this one. We couldn't conjure up a a more fitting 70's Disco-chic, hard-bodied, espionage, thriller than what is in the video for Foreign Language. It may even be a little too good, haf way through we forgot it was  music video.  Now if we can only get Flight Facilities to direct a full length feature, or at least the soundtrack to one.


Video Credits: 

Production: 
Shot & Directed: Dimitri Basil
Co - Directed: Laura Gorun
Produced: Laura Gorun, Toa Daguet & Dominique Bassil 
Hair & Make-Up Supervisor: Katy Clucas
Hair & Make-Up: Hayley Dutton, Natalia Ismanto, Caitlin Sako, Jasmin Yonanment.

Starring: 
Hilton Denis 
Dick Von Lockley
Renny Chivunga
Annaliese Treharne
Laura Gorun
Nicolas Foster

Special Thanks:
Merivale: Ivy
Premier Marine Luxury: Chris Craft Corsair 28 
Azzollini Swimwear
Priscillas Models Management
Jane Cameron Make-Up Academy
Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Radiohead - Daily Mail


Radiohead announces that it will be releasing a little holiday cheer in the form of a new single due out December 19th. The Daily Mail and Staircase are the two new tracks set to drop. Although both songs were recorded during the King of Limbs Basement Sessions, they were not included on the album, yet they have been played for live audiences. We get a little taste of the single with the studio release of Daily Mail below. 

Daily Mail by Radiohead
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Metric - Collect Call (Adventure Club Dubstep Remix)


Adventure Club takes us back to the dubbier side of things. The Montreal DJ/production duo show off their ability to create soft builds that lead to heavy drops on their remix of Metric's Collect Call. The duo also appear to be joining the helmet / mask rage that seems to go hand in hand with an  electronic artists persona these days. Very Magneto-esque. We can dig it. Download the Adventure Club remix of Metric's Collect Call for free off the player.  If somebody's got soul, you've got to make a move. 

SymbolOne - Memory Level


SymbolOne takes you for a ride with Memory Level.  It took us all of about 12 seconds to fall in love with this track. A perfectly blended mix of blaring horns, 80s post-prom love lost, synthetic beats, rain washed streets, and very real heartbeats. The Dublin and Split based synth maestros fittingly describe Memory Level's genre as The End, which we asume is a sub-genre of their perfected Doom Disco. Jump into it. 

Memory Level by SymbolOne

Air - Seven Stars (feat. Beach House)


Air and Victoria Legrand of Beach House team up to create Seven Stars. As ambiant a collaboration we have ever heard, the pairing works well together playing off each others strengths. Seven Stars is set to be featured on on Air's forthcoming Le Voyage Dans Lune. The album is a tribute to fellow Frenchman Georges Méliès' affluential 1902 silent film of the same title. The album also features a collaboration with Au Revoir Simone. This our first bite at the album, and if the rest follows in suit we are all in store for a grand musical experience. 

Air — Seven Stars (Feat. Victoria Legrand)
Monday, December 12, 2011

Fantasy Island - Avenue


Alex Jacob and Spencer Frazen come together to create Fantasy Island. As described to us "a duo that is music to your ears, both literally and figuratively." We were instantly smitten after hearing Avenue, a soothingly soulful track. Audio chicken soup if you will. Avenue will be released on a double a-side limited edition 7' vinyl on February 27th 2012. To make sure you dont miss out you can pre-order your copy directly from Stroll On RecordsIt hurt so bad. 


Fantasy Island - Avenue 

Major Lazer - Original Don (feat. The Party Squad)


Just in case you missed Major Lazer's new video for Original Don (featuring The Party Squad). We guess if you can make a video and song pairing this kick ass you can call yourself an Original Don. Shout out to grandmas everywhere. Ruuuuunnnnnnnnnn Theeeeeeee Tracckkkkkkkkkk. 

WhoMadeWho - Inside World


WhoMadeWho leaks us their up coming single, Inside World. Quite a different approach than we are used to hearing from the Copenhagen trifecta. The track carries an electronic air to it, and is certainly lighter than our previous WMW favorite, Every Minuet Alone. A stellar track nonetheless. The Inside World single is set for release January 23, 2012 and features an acoustic b-side with John Grant. Inside World will be also be included on WhoMadeWho's upcoming album Brighter, due out February 27, 2012 (Kompakt).

WhoMadeWho - Inside World by whomadewho

Pony Pony Run Run - Just a Song

We have been waiting patiently for the French power pop group Pony Pony Run Run to release their new single "Just a Song" along with a February 27 release date for their next album. This is a wonderful precursor to what we expect to be a great album. This Duran Duran-esque track maintains this group's reputation as awesome pop writers with a French electronic edge. 


Pony Pony Run Run - Just a Song
Friday, December 9, 2011

Holy Other - With U Remixes


The ghostly sounds of Holy Other get remixed by fellow label mate The Haxan Cloak and Andy Scott. With U was hands down one of our favorite EPs of the year, so its nice to see it getting some remix love. Know Where and Feel Something are the two remixed tracks, and  both will be included on Tri Angle Records 2011 & Beyond, a digital compilation for Bleep. The remixes add a lighter touch to Holy Other's erie sounds, but retain plenty of darkness. Plenty of darkness.

Holy Other - With U Remixes (Bleep Exclusive) by TriAngleRecords

Foster The People - Helena Beat (Com Truise Remix)


It looks like the master of mid-fi has had some extra time to mix while touring the EU. As the rest of us are bumping out to those Pumped Up Kicks, Com Truise is marching to a different tune (as usual). Mr. Truise takes on Foster The People's Helena Beat adding his signature synth-wave style to the track. Scoop it up. 

Oliver - Footsteps


Oliver keeps it going with another freshly minted Nu-disco anthem, Footsteps. The track starts off with a perfectly slow build to get your attention. Then those quick breathtaking vocals jump in. This is the part where you cant help but start dancing. The loop goes on and on.... I Hear Footsteps. 

Download: Oliver - Footsteps

Footsteps by weareoliver
Thursday, December 8, 2011

Leger de Main - The Other Side Mix Tape


Scotch & Murder Music collaborate once again with Leger De Main  to bring you a new mix tape. This one, called The Other Side, presents remarkably new sounds, different from what we are used to. Before KRYCHEK gave you 80's electro, synth pop. Now Leger brings deep, tech-house, and techno tracks directly from the European underground scene, all together in this one hour electronic synapse.


Track List:


Noir & Haze - Around(Subb-An Remix)
Timo Maas Feat Brian Molko - College 84 (&ME Remix) vs Emanuel satie - Over (original mix) Leger De Main Mashup
Adam Beyer - No Rain (Original Mix) 
Butch - Rawhide (Original Mix)
Subb-An - This Place (Nic Fanciulli Remix)
Carl Cox - Nexus (Foamo Dub Mix)
Johan Dresser & Juan Ddd - Medusa (Original Mix)
Mike Dehnert - Pneumatic
EGAL3 - Time Train (Original Mix)
Levon Vincent - Man or Mistress
Bryan Zentz - DClash (Matador Remix)
John Acquaviva, David Amo, Julio Navas - Floripa (Original Mix)
Dapayk Solo - Spektakel (Original Mix)
WK7 - The Avalanche (Original Mix)
Kaiserdisco - Jaana
Roman Lindau - Borne
Agoria, Carl Craig, La Scalars - Speechless (Gesaffelstein Remix)

The other side by Leger De Main

Twin Sister - Bad Street (Lindstrom & Prins Thomas Remix)


Twin Sister hits us off with this dandy of a remix of Bad Street by Lindstrom & Prins Thomas. An interesting pairing of lush Long Island with Norwegian electronica. The result? A more than bubbly genre we are calling champagne disco. Definitely something we can get into. I want it bad. 

Twin Sister - Bad Street - Lindstrom & Prins Thomas Remix by DominoRecordCo

Scotch & Murder Music Welcomes KRYCHEK


We now present to you our latest addition to the resident DJ collection, KRYCHEK. Being one of the editors of Scotch and Murder Music as well, he believed a larger contribution to the site's audience was essential. Thus what would be more of an appropriate way than delivering an even more appropriate mix tape. If you have been following the site for the past year, the following 1 hour of audio comfort will be of no surprise to your ears. Opening up with a Pyramid remix of by Justice's Canyon, the compilation continues into 80's electro, disco pop, and synth all the way to till closing baby! It give us great pleasure to present to you TSAR KRYCHEK's MIXTAPE #1.

Track List:

Justice - Canyon(Pyramid Remix)
Irish Step - Leprechauns Love Disco (deluce remix)
Shanghai - Smoke and Mirrors (Michael Cassette)
Housse de Racket - Roman (Robotaki Remix)
White Lies - Bigger Than Us (Datasette Remix)
Ponty Mython - Warm Time
LexiconDon - December Sunset (U-Tern Remix)
Chris Malinchak - Accolade
Twin Shadow - Changes
Le Matos - Comme des Pirates
Douze - Hyperthrust
Housse de Racket - Sur la Papier (Scottish Fold Remix)
The Magician - I don't know what to do (ERKKA remix)
KAMP! - Cairo (JBAG Remix)
Oliver - We are the World

TSAR KRYCHEK'S MIXTAPE #1 by KRYCHEK
Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Keep Shelly In Athens - Struggle With Yourself


Keep Shelly In Athens gets demonic with their latest release Struggle With Yourself. A track as deep and dark  as the name it bears. The song is off the Greek based duo's latest EP  Campus Martius. Certainly some of the darkest dream-pop we've heard from KSiA, and some of the best. Prefix describes the track as "early '90s cut that sounds like all the best part of Garbage, Nine Inch Nails, and Depeche Mode all rolled into one." We hate to quote, but thats about as on point a description as we've heard in a minuet.  

Download Keep Shelly In Athens' Struggle With Yourself directly from Planet Mu.

Keep Shelly in Athens - Struggle With Yourself by Keep Shelly in Athens

The New Division - They Lies To Me


We hadn't heard much from LA favorites The New Division since they released their debut full length album Shadows a while back. Thank goodness that's over. The quartet gets back to business with They Lies To Me, a little ballad about the pains of finding love. The New Division takes a step away from electronica on the track and toward a far more raw sound. Dont worry guys, they lies to us as well. 

Download The New Division's  They Lies To Me for free directly off the player below. 

The New Division - They Lies to Me by John Glenn

We Have Band - Where Are Your People?


We Have Band jumps back into the mix with the release of this fine little EP, Where Are Your People?. The EP features the title track along with a pair of covers including The Horrors' Still Life and Washed Out's Within and Without. Of course all of this is in anticipation of the trio's sophomore album, Ternion, due out this upcoming January 29th 2012. Cant wait. So yeh, Where Are Your People

Pick up We Have Band's Where Are Your People? directly from iTunes or Amazon

Where Are Your People? by We Have Band
Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Gigamesh - When You're Dancing (Moullinex Remix)


Moullinex is the latest artist to get his hands on Gigamesh's  When You're Dancing. This re-work may be the best one yet, with a nice little surprise build in there for to check out. Definitely a bit harder (just a little bit) than what we are used to hearing from the Discotexas front man, but a change of pace is always welcomed. Dont worry the track is still keeps with its funky disco core. Feel your heartbeat. Feel it increase


Gigamesh - When You're Dancing (Moullinex Remix) by Moullinex
Monday, December 5, 2011

Ki: Theory - Live at Bowery Ballroom



Thanks to our dear friends over at Magnum PR, we had the great pleasure of watching Ki: Theory, a.k.a Joel Burleson, perform this past weekend at Bowery Ballroom. You may already be familiar with Ki: Theory from his stellar remix of The Son of Flynn off Daft Punk's Tron: Reconfigured album or perhaps from his work with UNKLE and Queens of the Stone Age. However, there is much more to the Richmond, VA native's sound than his remix work. Through an original and inventive cut-n-paste approach to music, Ki: Theory creates an organic refreshing new brand of electronica. That brand covers a wide range of sounds from the perfectly lo-fi to the heart bumping stomp out anthem, all with just the right touch of an experimental vibe. (Compare videos below: "I Wanna Runvs. "KITTY HAWKplayed to a live performance).

Then there is the live performance aspect of Ki: Theory. An experience far from the too many electronic artists who hide behind their equipment and demand we enjoy the sounds produced. Ki: Theory is driven to please his crowd by creating a unique moment, never stopping once his feet touch the stage. As a member of the audience, you cant help but feel as if Ki is playing from within the crowd  and always from the heart. The words dynamic, stimulating, and intimate came to mind as we watched a hungry up and comer put it all on the line in front of a sold out ballroom. To get a taste, check out our photo coverage of Ki: Theory live at Bowery Ballroom

To top it off, all of Ki: Theory's original music, including his latest single I Wanna Run (video below), can be downloaded for free directly through the Ki: Theory website. Of course this includes his last official EP Arms For Legs, and his debut album Brittle Branches. Also take a minuet to check out Ki's TRON mixtape, which can be streamed and downloaded directly from Ki: Theory's Soundcloud page. 







Friday, December 2, 2011

Knightlife - I Want You


And now a track so catchy that it sticks to your bones. Cut Copy's label Cutters Records presents Knightlife's fourth EP release on the imprint, I Want You. The title track is super catchy and makes for a perfect bop down the street while musing about that one person you want. I Want You


Knightlife - I Want You 
Thursday, December 1, 2011

Fallulah - Out Of It (Monsieur Adi Remix)


Absolute doll face Fallulah collaborates with renowned Parisian DJ Monsieur Adi for this delectable remix of her latest single, Out Of It. Quite the perfect pairing of a picturesque soft vocals and dance driven beat with some perfect builds and drops. Mr. Adi elevates the track, mixing the perfect amount of dark and dance. This isnt the first time Ms. Fallulah impressed us on a electronic track. The last time we heard from the Copenhagen native she was re-working I Lay My Head with Scotch and Murder favorite Shook.  Somebodys gotta tell me that I'm gonna be all right. 

Download: Fallulah - Out Of It (Monsieur Adi Remix)

Out Of It - Monsieur Adi Remix by Fallulah

Chris Malinchak


After listening to Replic's Errors Mixtape, we went ahead and did some more research on some of the artists included in the track list. One man by the name of Chris Malinchak stood out in spades. After listening to his Vilette EP, it was crystal clear we had to promote his music on Scotch and Murder. Here is what his label French Express had to say about their artist:

chris tends to stay out of the limelight, away from the scenes, niches, and cliques. this is no guile or gimmick, just complete, unadulterated style & sincerity. we reeled him in out from the abyss like the lochness, as he made his debut release with us back in feb 2011 (renaissance EP). if you can’t tell by now, chris is a musical witch doctor, able to concoct melodic potions on a whim.
the “vilette EP” is an orchard of finessed sounds, each track different from the next. supported by such greats like the magician, there’s no need to covet any longer, as this can be yours for 3 easy payments of $0.99. stay tuned for a follow up this december, featuring body language vocalist angelica bess…
Here is Malinchak's most recent video for No Secrets featuring Damon C. Scott.


Sample Vilette:

Chris Malinchak - Vilette EP by FRENCH EXPRESS
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

White Sea - Mountaineer + (The Naked and Famous Remix)


The Naked and Famous grab our ears with this stunningly perfect remix of White Sea's Mountaineer. The remix reminds of our N&F favorite The Sun, and makes us wonder weather these Kiwis will follow the more poppy path that got them this far or stick with these darker tones we love so much. You can download The Naked and Famous remix of White Sea's Mountaineer right off the player. 

01 Mountaineer by White Sea



As for White Sea, a.k.a Morgan Kirby she's pretty kick ass herself. The LA based singer, songwriter, and overall epic talent captures a post-rock, new wave sound with a splash of a modern day Washed Out-esque vibe. It also doesn't hurt that  Ms. Kirby can sing the hell out of a track. Just ask M83's Anthony Gonzalez who hand picked her off MySpace to sing (and do much more) on his last album, Saturdays = Youth.  Accordingly, we left you a copy of the original version of Mountaineer with hopes that you too will fall in love with White Sea (that is if you haven't already). 

Download White Sea's entire debut EP, The Frontier, which includes Mountaineer,  for free courtesy of Urban Outfitters.

Mountaineer by White Sea

Trentemøller - Reworked/Remixed (EP)


We finally got our hands on Trentemøller's latest work, Reworked/Remixed, a EP that proveds just that. That of course being a series of stellar remixes and reworks by and of Trentemøller's work. The double disc Reworked/Remixed features a total of 26 tracks and includes work by Depeche Mode,  I Blame CocoUNKLE, and many more. Pick up your copy of Trentemøller's Reworked/Remixed directly from iTunes or Amazon. Consider the track below a little tease to wet your appetite. Its finely crafted remix of Trentemøller's Tide by Modeselektor, and claims to be the Berlin based duo's last remix. We don't buy it. 

Congorock - Ivory (Bloody Beetroots Remix)


Those Bloody Beetroots are at it again. This time the Italian outfit remixes Congorock's Ivory. Starting off with some lovely keys that lead to a sweet (but short) build, we next find ourselves in a downward spiral of grinding synthetics and kicked up bass. Only to later land upon that soft bed of piano keys once again. What else would you expect from a track produced, arranged, composed and mixed by Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo a.k.a The Bloody Beetroots. We Hold The Future. 


Download: Congorock - Ivory (Bloody Beetroots Remix)

Nokia Lights up London with Deadmau5 and 4d Technology


If you happened to be in London next to the Millbank Tower around 9pm on Monday November 28th, you more than likely witnessed a magnificent display of real time marketing using 4d technology projection of the new Nokia Lumia 800 accompanied by the music of Deadmau5. This event was a perfect display of just where we are as a civilization and communicates what we currently value: ELECTRONIC MUSIC & MOBILE SMART PHONES!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

The Cure Live at Beacon Theatre (Video)


We finally bring you our coverage of The Cure's Reflections Tour from this past Sunday's show (special thanks to the Queen of e.vil who blessed us with front row seats). Needless to say this was a performance of epic proportions. Robert Smith and his band of talents put on intimate four hour show to a sold out Beacon Theatre, all the while never forcing fan favorites, but instead playing the tracks they wanted us to hear. 

The concert included a Robert Smith tear streaming rendition of Seventeen Seconds to close out the Seventeen Seconds set. However, Mr. Smith was not the only one crying,  just about every other time we took our eyes off the band we noticed Cure die-hards pouring their eyes out, and perhaps their hearts as well. There were rumors swirling that this would be The Cure's  last live show, however, Rob dismissed those, closing the concert with a very chippy "see you next year" (you can catch that at the end of the Boys Dont Cry video). Yes we will Rob, yes we will. 

Below you will find our video coverage of the event, including videos for A Forest, Killing An Arab, Lets Go To Bed, and a concert closing Boys Dont Cry. 

After the show we caught up with Queen of e.vil to show some love. At that same time The Cure's kick ass roadies were giving away some stage items to die-hards. Guess what Mrs. e.vil came down with? Robert Smith's stage beer, lipstick stained and all. Check out the video below to see how that cup of lager got to Kill Hannah front-man Mat Devine and what he decided to do with it. 






Replic - Errors Mixtape


We come across more and more seriously great mixtapes as we continue our quest to bring you great music. Replic is our most recent discovery and this Italian packs them in his latest Errors Mixtape, featuring Tronik Youth, Gigamesh, Tesla Boy and Teeel. A truly awesome track list!

Errors Mixtape by Replic

Tracklist: 
1.Deluce:Orb 
2.Ice Choir:Two Rings 
3.Psychemagik:Beauty & The Bass 
4.Chris Malinchak:The Fourth 
5.Tronik Youth:I Know (Cosmonauts Remix) 
6.Win Win:Victim (Gigamesh Remix) 
7.John Gold:Mighty Love (Levantine Remix) 
8.Tesla Boy:Synthetic Prince 
9.Teeel:Ojai Valley 
10.Darius:Maliblue