MSTRKRFT ft. John Legend - Heartbreaker (Vid)

Lykke Li DTTT remix...again (updated)

Politics are in play here at NN.

I made a pact with myself (I drew blood) and promised myself and my readers that I would spare them the mental, physical and spiritual tension of having to bare through another lykke li, empire of the sun, we are your friends, warp etc (what am I forgetting) remix.

So yes, politics are in play because I sort of know this Death to the Throne kid through many amusing email exchanges.

I took a listen because there's never been a disappointing DTTT remix and this one is no exception.

Don't let the cute 8bit whirls and sweet guitar strumming fool you...

$ Lykke Li - Little Bit (Death to the Throne Re-remix)

PB&J x the Knocks

What can I say, the boys have delivered another solid trademark 'Knocks' production with slick synths, popping beats and a nice simple build into a fun summery anthem.

Someone contact the music supervisor for my favorite clothing outlets; I could definitely picture myself dancing in the changing room to this one.

$ Peter Bjorn & John - It Don't Move Me (The Knocks Remix)

Brocktologist Makes ME INSANE!

Brocktologist (Brock Ward) contacted me with the intention of having me hear his Zapp & Roger remix probably seeing a way into the blogosphere through my massive addiction to funk infused dance music.

After enjoying the suggested soundcloud track, I went ahead and clicked through his other material and what I discovered floored me.

Brock's original instrumental, '$bills' hooks you in the second you press play and knocks you down the second the bass hits after the first drop.

'$bills' is the stuff of $1.29 itunes purchases and sold out rave concerts; meaning the production and feel of the track preceed the blogs. I hope the impending vocals make instead of brake this single.

$ Zapp & Roger - Do It Roger (Brocktologist You Know Edit)^♥♥♥♥♥
$ Brocktologist feat. Nemo & Marcus McFly - $Bills (Instrumental)
^♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

DCUP (Listeners aslo bought Shazam)

Honestly whenever I receive a Sweat It Out related email, the most impressive thing to me is the album artwork. Props to whoever shells out the design structure for all of these releases.

DCUP is an exception in this case, throwing out impressive funk mixes like its (his/her?) business. A fellow dj tells me that DCUP is a girl from Louisville who lets her 'boobies hang out while she spins'.

All I'm sure of is that I'm in love with the sound of DCUP, which bares a striking resemblance to Shazam's work. Almost too much resemblece... who is shazam?

$ DCUP - Style
$ DCUP - Last Night A DJ Saved My Life ♥
$ DCUP - To Be In Love

I have a ton of catching up to do with my readers. More posts at a regular pace soon.

Interview: Andrew WK and B-Roc of 'The Knocks'

It's been a while since Mr. WK aka mr. "Party Hard" has been in the Spotlight. After meeting B-Roc of emerging NYC producer duo, 'The Knocks', WK started working on a mixtape for promotion of the new album. Whether your a fan of Andrew WK or The Knocks is irrelevant because they WILL get you wet, regardless of when, where, why or how...

(for both)How did you guys meet up?

ANDREW W.K. - I'm not sure exactly how I got in touch with Ben, but I think it involved cyberspace, a hunch, and the lucky number 55. All I'm sure of is that once we met, I was totally certain I would be working with this man. He had an incredible vibe, right off the bat. It was all very smooth and natural, as all good things in life.

B-ROC: A friend put me onto Andrew's music and the second i saw/heard him I knew it would be love at first sight. So i hit him up in cyberspace, he came by my studio in Chinatown and we decided we wanted to collab!

(for B-ROC) are you collaborating on the new WK album?

B-ROC: No no, I am busy working on my artist Samuel's album and Andrew is in a different gallaxy/in a different world with his music that I don't think I could even get to with or without a spaceship.

(for WK) Whenever your name comes into play, the conversation immediately shifts into a frenzied screaming session of "I GET WET" and something is usually broken. Does the success of that single haunt you (I have other songs guys...) or do you join right in with the excitement every time?

ANDREW W.K. - Well, I'm always grateful for any sort of energized reaction to my work, especially when it involves breaking crystal lamps and porcelain vases. When I'm performing on stage, I want as much intensity around me as possible - if I'm at home, on the streets, or at a restaurant, I've generally preferred an atmosphere of calm.

(for both) what's the mix tape made of?

ANDREW W.K. - DAMN! The Mixtape Vol. 1 is me teaming up with B-Roc to present the best of the music we've been producing and remixing. Plus, we each remixed a track the other produced (I remixed the Samuel song, "Say Goodbye", and B-Roc remixed the Lee "Scratch" Perry tune,
"War Dance"). There are lots and lots of tracks on the limited edition CD, and there's another version available on iTunes and Amazons. I wanted the feeling of this mixtape to be like listening to a radio station from another dimension. I think we definitely got into outer space with this collection.

(for WK) Who are some artists on the rise (in your opinion) who should we be watching for?

ANDREW W.K. - Well, I must take this opportunity to plug the record label I just started, Skyscraper Music Maker, (my first release is DAMN! The Mixtape Vol. 1). I have an ABC roster of artists: BAD BRILLIANCE (http://www.myspace.com/badbrilliance), ALEISTER X (http://www.myspace.com/aleisterx), and CHERIE LILY (http://www.myspace.com/cherielily). All three of these artists appear on DAMN! The Mixtape and have been performing heavily with me at the club I co-own in Manhattan, Santos Party House. I am producing music with them for their upcomind debut releases. It's like a dream making music with these folks - I think they are as good as it gets.

(for B-Roc) how did you get involved with working with a number of indie pop artists? Did you happen to find these acapellas or did were you approached by labels?

B-ROC: A lot of them were through people we know in New York, for example The Postelles are good friends of ours, as well as Rumspringa. Other than that, when it comes to remixes we usually get asked by the band themselves or through their label just because they have heard our past work or were refereed to us.

(for WK) best/worst live experiences...

ANDREW W.K. - My best live experience is which ever one I just had, and my worst live experience is which ever one I haven't had!

(for WK) how often do you get wet?

ANDREW W.K. - Every single time I have to go to the bathroom.

The Mixtape is available now in the UK which you can find here. More WK singles are littered all over the tape as well as material by 'The Knocks' and a brand new Girltalk remix. B-Roc was kind enough to hit me up with two tracks off of the mix.

$ The Knocks - Can't Shake Your Love
$ Julia - Cocaine (The Knocks Remix)

Interview: Andrew W K and B-Roc of The Knocks

It's been a while since Mr. WK aka mr. "Party Hard" has been in the Spotlight. After meeting B-Roc of emerging NYC producer duo, 'The Knocks', he started working on a mixtape for promotion of the new album. Whether your a fan of Andrew WK or The Knocks is irrelevent because they WILL get you wet, regardless of when, where, why or how...

(for both)How did you guys meet up?

ANDREW W.K. - I'm not sure exactly how I got in touch with Ben, but I think it involved cyberspace, a hunch, and the lucky number 55. All I'm sure of is that once we met, I was totally certain I would be
working with this man. He had an incredible vibe, right off the bat. It was all very smooth and natural, as all good things in life.

B-ROC: A friend put me onto Andrew's music and the second i saw/heard him I knew it would be love at first sight. So i hit him up in cyberspace, he came by my studio in Chinatown and we decided we wanted to collab!

(for B-Roc) are you collaborating on the new WK album?

B-Roc: no no, i am busy working on my artist Samuel's album and Andrew is in a different gallaxy/in a different world with his music that i dont think i could even get to with or without a spaceship.

(for B-Rock) how did you get involved with working with a number of indie pop artists? Did you happen to find these acapellas or did were you approached by labels?

B-Roc: a lot of them were through people we know in New York, for example The Postelles are good friends of ours, as well as Rumspringa. Other than that, when it comes to remixes we usually get asked by the band themselves or through their label just because they have heard our past work or were reffered to us.

(for WK) Whenever your name comes into play, the conversation immediately shifts into a frenzied screaming session of "I GET WET" and something is usually broken. Does the success of that single haunt
you (I have other songs guys...) or do you join right in with the excitement every time?

ANDREW W.K. - Well, I'm always grateful for any sort of energized reaction to my work, especially when it involves breaking crystal lamps and porceline vases. When I'm performing on stage, I want as
much intensity around me as possible - if I'm at home, on the streets,
or at a restaurant, I've generally preferred an atmosphere of calm.

(for both) what's the mix tape made of?

ANDREW W.K. - DAMN! The Mixtape Vol. 1 is me teaming up with B-Roc to present the best of the music we've been producing and remixing. Plus, we each remixed a track the other produced (I remixed the Samuel song, "Say Goodbye", and B-Roc remixed the Lee "Scratch" Perry tune, "War Dance"). There are lots and lots of tracks on the limited edition CD, and there's another version available on iTunes and
Amazons. I wanted the feeling of this mixtape to be like listening to a radio station from another dimension. I think we definitely got into outer space with this collection.

B-Roc - Couldn't have said it better than Mr. WK.

(for WK) Who are some artists on the rise (in your opinion) who
should we be watching for?

ANDREW W.K. - Well, I must take this opportunity to plug the record label I just started, Skyscraper Music Maker, (my first release is DAMN! The Mixtape Vol. 1). I have an ABC roster of artists: BAD
BRILLIANCE (http://www.myspace.com/badbrilliance), ALEISTER X (http://www.myspace.com/aleisterx), and CHERIE LILY (http://www.myspace.com/cherielily). All three of these artists appear on DAMN! The Mixtape and have been performing heavily with me at the club I co-own in Manhattan, Santos Party House. I am producing music with them for their upcoming debut releases. It's like a dream making music with these folks - I think they are as good as it gets.

(for WK) best/worst live experiences...

ANDREW W.K. - My best live experience is which ever one I just had,
and my worst live experience is which ever one I haven't had!

(for B-Roc) Your remixes continue to improve and showcase your talent. When are you coming out with original (Knocks) content?

B-Roc: Right now we are producing all of our artist Samuel's album which will be released next year on Columbia Records. This album consists of a lot of songs that Jpatt and I (The Knocks) not only produced, but wrote on also so we consider that our original content. We also have one song on the DAMN! mixtape called "Can't Shake Your Love" which is an original track of ours that has been getting a lot of burn, as well as the track "Girlz" which actually features Mr. Jpatt singing on it.

(for WK) how often do you get wet?

ANDREW W.K. - Every single time I have to go to the bathroom.

The Mixtape is available now in the UK check out the Mixtape's Myspace for more info. On the tape are several new showcased artists along with New singles from Andrew WK and a Girltalk remix. B-Roc was kind enough to hook me up with two tracks off of the mix. If you haven't heard the Knocks' fantastic remix of Sleepyhead, you need to.

$ Julia - Cocaine (The Knocks Remix)
$ The Knocks - Can't Shake Your Love

NightWaves: Singles, Mixes & Remixes

We've got something we've been wanting to do forever. Somehow, everyone's caught on to dreamwave. Pitchfork's even used it, as has ABC news to describe 'a breakout genre at SXSW'. Pretty crazy that the world got introduced to the word when we first coined it last September with the first Dreamwave Hour mix. Anyway, with a lot of blogs calling half the tracks that drop in their inbox dreamwave, we figured it was time for Binary to enter back in the game and show everyone what dreamwave is all about again. We've put together 'The Dreamwave Hour 2'. Its a carefully crafted mix, almost a manifesto for what dreamwave is all about. Artists from all around the world are represented, and its really a huge step up from where we were just 8 months ago. It's summer time and its that time of year for dreamwave music. Fun, sun, the beach and beautiful people. Bust out a couple Tecate Bombs and a margarita, check the mix and I think you'll end up with a pretty clear picture of what dreamwave is all about.

Check out both versions of NightWaves' Single, "Invincible" including the incredibly addictive "Snowpicnic" remix.

$ NightWaves - Invincible
$ NightWaves - Invincible (Snowpicnic Remix) <-- mmmm

Also enjoy several unreleased tracks through the NightWave's latest mix, "Dreamwave Hour 2"

$ NightWaves - Dreamwave Hour 2 Mix ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
(tracklist in comments)

visit WeAreBinary for more info

For Our Elegant Caste (Depressed Buttons Remix)

We can do it softcore if you want...
What does it take to like this mix? Certain pieces are crucial to enjoying certain songs; This one for instance may not be half as enjoyable without knowing everything you know about Kevin Barnes (of Montreal Vocalist).

The "Depressed Buttons" version of of Montreal's single will be released soon along with an MTV unplugged acoustic version (- the MTV)

$ of Montreal - For Our Elegant Caste (Depressed Buttons Remix)

If the above remix doesn't do it for you, try out of Montreal's cover of M.I.A's 'Jimmy' (studio recording / not a live rip), which i snagged from Rollo&Grady

$ of Montreal - Jimmy (M.I.A Cover)

Summertime Clothes (Dam-Funk Remix)

Somewhere in the depths of a late night haze this song is waiting for you; A perfect mixture of breezy nostalgia and magic. The sun is starting to rise and you're still wide awake...

$ Animal Collective - Summertime Clothes (Dam-Funk Remix)

Hood Internet / Bonaroo Withdrawal

Lying comfortably in my bed is not enough compensation for knowing that some of my favorite artists are only a couple miles from my house.

The Hood Internet are playing a set at the coveted event, and to celebrate everyone's excitement over the Phoenix set, the crew put together an epic mash between Phoenix and Why. I snagged the clip form one of their tweets:

$ The Hood Internet - Shoeing Horses in 1901 (Phoenix vs Why?)

Does Amanda Blank make or break the Vega instrumental? Either way the vocals breathe new life into one of my favorite track of this season.

$ The Hood Internet - No Reasons To Like You Better (Amanda Blank vs VEGA)

If you're not at the Roo there's a few shows in town you can check out at Nashvillest

Hood Internet / Bonaroo Withdrawal

Lying comfortably in my bed is not enough compensation for knowing that some of my favorite artists are only a couple miles from my house.

The Hood Internet are playing a set at the coveted event, and to celebrate everyone's excitement over the Phoenix set, the crew put together an epic mash between Phoenix and Why. I snagged the clip form one of their tweets:

$ The Hood Internet - Shoeing Horses in 1901 (Phoenix vs Why?)

Does Amanda Blank make or break the Vega instrumental? Either way the vocals breathe new life into one of my favorite track of this season.

$ The Hood Internet - No Reasons To Like You Better (Amanda Blank vs VEGA)

Franz Ferdinand - No Your Girls (Trentemøller Radio Edit)

"Blood" is a rework compilation of several of Franz Ferdinand's latest songs. The single that was sent out for promotion of the project is Trentemøller's dynamic radio edit of "No You Girls".

In this edit you will find all the right pieces flowing quickly together, having a short 4:30 to get you from clever bass riff, to intricate synth patterns to strategic scientific blips; all carrying, never competing with the vocals.

$ Franz Ferdinand - No You Girls (Trentemøller Radio Edit)

Empire of the Sun - Standing on the Shore (Vid)

Feeling Ghetto.

I've been feeling a bit Ghetto lately. I figured I'd share some of the beats that have found their way to my inbox with you:

Possibly my favorite Vampire Weekend track (and now it's even better). I have no idea who Hunk is but this jam gets me high every time I listen.

$ Vampire Weekend - Blake's Got A New Face (Hunk the Drunk edit)

I have yet to fully give into the hype of Major Lazor (or the Hold the Line remixes). But this remix sets itself apart, bombing your ears with intense bass and then opening up to a little ambient joy.

$ Major Lazer - Hold The Line (Nancy Remix)

Another Sleepyhead remix? Ya ya, well Action Jackson responds to the massive flood of Passion Pit mixes by minimizing the melody and slipping in some electro beats (old electro kind).

$ Passion Pit - Sleepyhead (Action Jackson Remix)

watch this video while listening to the above jamz. thanks @djfigure

More Chew For U

Thinning the gap between the MTV generation and the blogbeat culture Chew Fu has made a substantial splash on the web as well in my music library. Don't be surprised when you hear some new added vocals rapping over a bassline he's created for a remix (Just another nice quality that sets Mr. Fu apart from the rest).

$ Master Shortie - Dead End (Chew Fu GhettoHouse Fix)
$ Daft Punk - Make Love(Chew Fu and Substantial Small Room Sax Fix)

Peaches - Lose You (Vid)

Anyone can make a music video!

22 Free Songs (Summer Mix By NYLON)

ANJULIE - Boom
CRYSTAL ANTLERS - Andrew
GAY BLADES - O Shot
HEARTS REVOLUTION - Ultraviolence
LaROUX - In For The Kill
LISSY TRULLIE - Self Taught Learner
LITTLE BOOTS - Meddle (Ebola Remix)
MAPEI - Public Enemy
OF MONTREAL - For Our Elegant Caste
PASSION PIT - I've Got Your Number
PHOENIX - 1901
PLASTISCINES - Barcelona
SANTIGOLD - LES Artistes
SPINNERETTE - Ghetto Love
STARDEATH AND WHITEDWARFS - I Can't Get Away
SUCKERS - It Gets Your Body Movin'
THE HORRORS - Sea Within a Sea
THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART - The Tenure Itch
THE SOFT PACK - Bright Side
THUNDERHEIST - Jerk It
TINY MASTERS OF TODAY - Skeletons
WHITE LIES - Death (Crystal Castles Remix)

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Happy RTI Day!

$ Enigma - Return To Innocence

Enigma - Return To Innocence *(HD) from Nixie on Vimeo.

Jay-Z Kills Autotune + New Version of Kanye West's "Paranoid" (vid)

The song opens with Jay-Z purposefully singing an off key version of that "goodbye" song (you'll know once you hear it).

Jay's approach to the song turns me off from fully enjoying it. Yes, autotune is rediculous and well overused but the way Jay-Z is rapping makes it seem like he is besting some empiric force that everyone cares a lot about.

Autotune is like a mighty phoenix that died with Cher and the early ninties and then was reborn with lil Kanyain and now is (dead?) again and will probably show up in another couple of years.

$ Jay-Z - D.O.A (Death of Autotune HQ)
$ Kanye West - Paranoid (Mr. Flash Remix)

Rihanna is hot and stupid. :)/:(

Kanye West - Paranoid Starring Rihanna from vimeoLuv on Vimeo.

Nice vid, Yeee

MGMT are a bunch of dicks

Dan Black - Symphonies Video

Priors (New and Old Tracks)

An extended version of "What You Need" by Priors surfaced on Discodust a couple weeks ago, then on Too Many Sebastians and now, if you for some reason missed it here's another chance.

The track is insanely catchy and I'm not sure what forces were at work, keeping me from posting on it.

Since"What You Need" has gained so much coverage, I also have another Priors single for you to try out called "Into the Fight"

"Into the Fight" is a brand new seven minute slow jam that I could picture hearing late at night on the vh1 classics channel or ending the credits to some cult 80s movie.

Some artists draw influences from the 80s but shy away from passionate vocals because they don't want to be criticized for living in the past.

Priors break the stereotype and sing their hearts out.

$ Priors - What You Need (Extended)
$ Priors - Into the Fight (new!)

Knocked Up (Death to the Trone Remix)

New remix by James Martin Nelson (aka Death to the Throne pictured above). This blogstar wonderboy has been tearing it up on the webcharts as well as clubs nationwide (living the dream and actually making a living off of live shows).

This newest mix is mindblowing as usual, taking the explosive Lykke Li v Rodeo version of "Knocked Up" and further injecting it with man juice.

$ Kings of Leon (ft. Lykke Li) - Knocked Up (DTTT rmx)

'Nashville Runoff'

Dr. Dre insults ME personally via Dr. Pepper

Not sure If I would even recognize MC Dre or just think it was some 'large black male' gettin' his mug on/taking over my tables/making me look dumb.

I'm confused because I really like Diddy Peps and wish racial boundaries could be broken (via electro remixes of rap songs)

can you slow a turntable/change the song by placing 1 docter pepper in the center of a spinning record (via ghey ass headphones)?

last time I tried to order 'the pepps' at a club, everyone laughed at me.

there should be more giant fireplaces to keep dj's warm during cold outdoor sets

Is mr. pibb + red vines still KRZYDLSHS?