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Tracklist :
01. Don't Feed The Dada
02. Happy Hands And Happy Feet
03. No Need For Machines
04. Love Vibrations
05. Don't Snort The Yellow Snow
06. Let's Get Bleeped Tonight
07. Cheap Thrills For A Lost Generati
08. Sweet Little Bleepteen
09. Perfect Itch
10. So You Wanna Be A Prankster
11. We Set You Free
12. Right There

♫ Dada Life - Love Vibrations

On June 12 Van She will release Ze Vemixes, the sweaty, jacking half-cousin to their debut album from last year, V. Ze Vemixes is that record sent through a shredder, with the pieces reassembled and fed through a bank of effects and filters, most notably that effect known in the biz as "Techno This Bitch !" Ze Vemixes features album tracks, a live favourite, and one completely new track as a completely invigorated set of slamming modern techno, a selection of Van She hits given the famous Van She Tech pummelling into the kind of jacking disco that everyone wants to be at and no one wants to leave.

♫ Van She Ze Vemixes Teaser

Double actualité pour les Versaillais de Phoenix ce 25 mai puisque parallèlement à la sortie de leur nouvel album “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix“, le quatuor se produisait sur la scène parisienne de La Cigale. Conséquence d’une journée particulièrement estivale sur la capitale, la chaleur est étouffante dans la salle dès l’ouverture des portes. On patiente avec l’excellent “Antidotes” de Foals en fond sonore jusqu’à l’arrivée des Bordelais d’Adam Kesher. Je n’avais pas gardé un souvenir mémorable de la prestation d’Adam Kesher l’été dernier à la Route du Rock, un peu à cause de l’heure tardive, beaucoup à cause de la pluie qui nous glaçait les os. Est-ce le changement radical de température ou bien les progrès réalisés par le groupe bordelais, toujours est il que leur prestation sur la scène de La Cigale me parût beaucoup plus convaincante que celle au fort de Saint-Père. Nerveux et dansant, le post-punk d’Adam Kesher se révèle particulièrement efficace, à commencer par l’introductif Local Girl, présent sur “Heading For The Hills, Feeling Warm Inside“, le premier album des Bordelais. Le groupe nous gratifie également de quelques nouveaux titres présents sur leur “Continent EP” dont l’excellent Hanging Around, qui mélange habilement Cure et New Order. Une excellente mise en jambes. Après une 1/2h qui semble une éternité dans la fournaise de La Cigale, les lumières s’éteignent enfin pour laisser la place aux Phoenix en formation live, c’est-à-dire accompagné par Rob au clavier et Thomas Hedlund à la batterie. L’assistance rugit de plaisir lorsque résonnent les premières notes de Lisztomania, le premier single de leur nouvel album, assurément l’un des tubes de l’année en cours. Thomas Hedlund se montre particulièrement impressionnant derrière ses fûts, lui qui officie également dans le groupe de post-hardcore suedois Cult of Luna. Si les titres de “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix” se taillent évidemment la plus grosse part du gâteau (1901, Lasso, Girlfriend…), les albums précédents des Versaillais ne sont pas oubliés, pour le plus grand plaisir d’un public tout acquis à leur cause. Il faut dire que le groupe a fait du chemin depuis “United” et a accumulé les tubes comme d’autres enfilent les perles. C’est bien simple, chaque titre ou presque est un tube et provoque cris de joie et acclamations. Long Distance Call, Too Young, If I Ever Feel Better, Everything is Everything, Rally, Consolation Prizes…tout y passe ou presque. Thomas Mars et ses acolytes ne sont certes pas très communicatifs ou très bavards entre les morceaux mais les sourires qui inondent leurs visages suffisent à imaginer qu’ils sont ravis voire un peu intimidés par l’accueil du public de La Cigale. Au bout d’une heure, le groupe quitte la scène après avoir longuement remercié le public, puis revient pour 2 titres dont un Rome/Napoleon Says interprété en partie dans la fosse par Thomas Mars, conclusion d’une excellente prestation de l’un des rares groupes français à pouvoir rivaliser sur la scène internationale.

♫ Phoenix - Lisztomania (Der Die Das Remix)

Nid & Sancy n'ont pas perdu leur feu sacré. Leur troisième album débute sur les chapeaux de roues avec le super catchy Telescope Horror et continuent sur la meme lancée tout au long de l'album. Pas de compromis et esprit rock'n roll ! Les guitares de Kidzz nous font directement penser à The Kills. Avec l'oriental Red Eye, nous voilà transportés dans un voyage au Coeur de l'Asie. On a adoré M.U.S.I.C. aussi, qui nous a fait voyager du début jusqu'à la fin. Les autres points d'orgue de l'album sont certainement aussi 'The Runner' et 'Shittown'. Sans se soucier des hypes actuelles, Yeah Yeah Yes est incontestablement un album très intéressant et idéal pour les festivals de cet été.
♫ Nid & Sancy - Shittown

Cette fusion toute personnelle de mélodies vintage, de tempos électro et de figures de style disco-funk se retrouve naturellement dans les nombreux DJ sets que David réalise à travers le monde. Mais désormais, c'est sur scène que cet artiste français va défendre l'alliage prometteur de Skywriter. Plus tourné vers l'énergie des clubs et du dancefloor, on pourra ainsi découvrir son live à partir du mois de juin 2009 lors de sa tournée des festivals européens. Scénarisé par l'équipe d'Exyzt, Data, équipé de ses machines, proposera un show détonnant, propulsé par un jeu d'écrans et de diodes lumineuses dont la puissance n'est pas sans évoquer bien sûr, les plages les plus enlevées de ce premier album. Enfin, pour ceux qui voudraient un peu mieux connaître le personnage, et découvrir sa malice, son humour et son attachant côté grande gueule, rendez-vous sur la web TV, www.Konbini.com qui lui consacre une dizaine d'épisodes dans sa nouvelle série vidéo, « Support Me », le suivant parmi ses nombreuses tournées du Japon à Berlin, en passant par ses sessions de studios. Le résultat est franchement bigger than life !

♫ DatA - Blood Theme

Nous voulions depuis longtemps rendre hommage à tous ces artistes qui ont posé leur patte artistique sur le catalogue Citizen. Pour les remercier le projet était tout trouvé, son nom : REMIXES. Cette collection de remixes illustre notre volonté continue d’élargir nos horizons musicaux, sans limite aucune. Les artistes présents sur ce projet prouvent d’eux même que chez Citizen Records, il n’y a pas de frontières. Au programme, du beau monde : Alan Braxe, Yuksek, Vitalic, The Micronauts, Scratch Massive ou encore Blackstrobe (Arnaud Rebotini) mais aussi des newcomers promis à un bel avenir tels que Mondkopf, Shir Khan, Donovan, Fukkk Offf, Matzak ou Tepr. Sortie 8 juin 2009

Tracklist :
01 - Mondkopf - Christmas (Matzak Remix) (06:20)
02 - Jean Nipon Vs. Aï - A.C. Anthem (The Micronauts Remix) (05:56)
03 - Monosurround - Cocked, Locked, Ready To Rock (Fukkk Offf Remix) (06:03)
04 - Rolf Honey - Blast up (Yuksek Edit) (05:15)
05 - Heartsrevolution - Ultraviolence (Vitalic Remix) (04:45)
06 - The Penelopes - Demian feat Dierdre Dubois (Blackstrobe Remix) (08:12)
07 - Teenage Bad Girl - USB Dick - Plug me in (Donovan suck me Remix) (05:47)
08 - John Lord Fonda - Children (Scratch Massive Remix) (06:34)
09 - Rebotini - The Swamp Waltz (Terence Fixmer mental Remix) (06:16)
10 - Missill - Glitch feat. Sasha Perera from Jahcoozi (Tepr Remix) (04:55)
11 - John Lord Fonda - So far away (Alan Braxe Remix) (06:58)
12 - Monosurround – Mushroomed ( Shir Khan Vocal Rmx ) (05:02)

♫ Rolf Honey - Blast Up (Yuksek Edit)

Don Diablo doesn't just deliver dancefloor destroyers like his forthcoming single "Hooligans", as we've heard before with his massive remixes for ''One eskimO'' and ''Newton Faulkner''. He once again shows his more epic side by delivering this gem of a remix for Frankmusik's forthcoming single "Confusion Girl", which will hit the streets July 6. The original is co-produced by the legend that is Stuart Price and taken from the forthcoming Frankmusik debut album "Complete Me" (release date : July 13). Don Diablo adds extra strings and guitars to the original as well as a big break, a smooth bassline and cut up vocals. The end result : Don Diablo likes to slow dance with Frankmusik.

♫ Frankmusik - Confusion Girl (Don Diablo loves to Slowdance Remix)

Xtatic Truth, the new song is going to be our first single out on Kitsune on the 25th May. The single will be available on limited 12" vinyl and as a digital download. The record features remixes from Maybb, Magistrates and Renaissance Man and several other exclusive remixes will be available on the Xtatic Truth digital E.P. including mixes by L-VIS 1990, Micromattic, Radioproof and Last Japan. The original is also on the forthcoming Kitsune Maison 7 compilation. Please enjoy responsibly.

Tracklist :
01. Original Mix (3:38)
02. MayBB Remix (6:41)
03. Magistrates Remix (3:26)
04. Renaissance Man Remix (8:05)

♫ Crystal Fighters - Xtatic Truth (Renaissance Man Remix)

The Lemonheads have signed to Brooklyn, NY-based The End Records and will be releasing their long-awaited covers collection, Varshons, on June 23rd 2009. It makes sense that the new album from The Lemonheads sounds like a mix tape slipped to you by a music-obsessed friend anxious to turn you on to something new. In fact, the idea for the band’s new covers record was inspired by Gibby Haynes, ringmaster of the Butthole Surfers, who for years has made mixes for his longtime friend Evan Dando. “Making a good mix is an art, and Gibby has it down” says Dando. “I thought it would be fun to share these songs with other people like he shared them with me. So I picked the ‘greatest hits’ from his mixes and covered them, along with a few other songs I always wanted to play.” Varshons was produced by Haynes and features Dando along with Vess Ruhtenburg (bass) and Devon Ashley (drums). The collection is filled with strange bedfellows - from G.G. Allin to Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt and garage rockers The Green Fuz. The Lemonheads make each track their own, with help from actress Liv Tyler, singing back up on Leonard Cohen’s “Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye” and Kate Moss, who sings over the dance groove of Arling & Cameron’s “Dirty Robot” which also features lead guitar by John Perry on loan from The Only Ones.

Tracklist :
1. I Just Can’t Take It Anymore (Gram Parsons)
2. Fragile (Wire)
3. Layin’ Up With Linda (G.G. Allin)
4. Waiting Around To Die (Townes Van Zandt)
5. Green Fuz (Randy Alvey & Green Fuz)
6. Yesterlove (Sam Gopal)
7. Dirty Robot v/ Kate Moss (Arling & Cameron)
8. Dandelion Seeds (July)
9. Mexico (Fuckemos)
10. Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye f/ Liv Tyler (Leonard Cohen)
11. Beautiful (Linda Perry)

♫ The Lemonheads w/ Kate Moss - Dirty Robot

Nightshifters is proud to present the debut release by Rob Threezy ! Hailing from the South side of Chicago, Rob Threezy is part of a new generation of Chicago producers who are pushing the boundaries of club music, ripping apart borders between Baltimore, Dubstep, Electro and House. Hot off remixing Blaqstarr and Diplo’s “Get Off” on Mad Decent and part of the awesome Brick Bandits crew and releases, Threezy’s track “The Chase” showed up on almost every blog and celebrity DJ playlist in 2008. But now it’s 2009 and it’s Threezy’s time to shine ! The Change Up is his first feature release with 4 tracks of House and Bass inspired Bmore and 3 incredible remixes. “Dark Night” is a moody wobbly bass-line Bmore jam, more minimal that expected with a sort of light-rave feeling, while “Jingle Jams” retro drums and house-organs will be comfortable in almost any electro, techno or Bmore set. “You Bad” is already a staple track for many DJ’s with a mix of ghetto sirens, gunshots and a frenetic Piano that always gets hands in the air. But it’s the revolutionary title track, “The Change Up” which promises to turn heads, mixing indyrock bass with Rave inspired synths, urban claps and wiggly bass to deliver one of the years most exciting new sounds. Complimenting Threezy are three awesome remixes. Jokers Of The Scene take a moment out of their busy globetrotting schedule to deliver one of their best remixes ever. They take the Change up and make it a techno-rave prime-time moment with a buildup that’s sure to get siren’s blasting and sweat pumping. DJ Sega takes us back to Philly on his “You Bad” remix while young Trouble and Bass upstart Mikix The Cat throws some wonky synths around with his remix of “You Bad.” Yummy !

♫ Rob Threezy - The Change Up (Jokers Of The Scene Remix)

Includes Remixes by Larry Tee & Alexander Technique, Joe And Will Ask, Kolombo, SLOK, Mom & Dad and Jaimie Fanatic. ”In My Blood“ is the second single from Sharam Jey's upcoming new artist-album which is out later this year. The track features Nik Valentino, leadsinger of Australian Indie-Rock band ”Lost Valentinos” who just caused a stir with their latest release out on Kitsune. The Song is one of Sharams favourites from the new album, and the comprehensive remix-package is the icing on the cake ! Legendary New York based DJ and producer Larry Tee did a great job with the help of Alexander Technique (Djs Are Not Rockstars) on his Nu-Disco version of the track. Both are well-known for their latest work for Princess Superstar. The guys from Joe And Will Ask have had releases out on labels such as Kitsune. Labelbuddy Kolombo did a great job - as usual. He’s had releases out on Turbo recently just like french DJ SLOK. King Kong is alway up for pushing new talents: this time Mom And Dad from LA contribute their fresh talent to a high quality mix. Last but not least we have Jaimie Fanatic who after his remix for of Sharam's last single ”Monday Morning“ also did a great job for the second single from the new album.

Tracklist :
1.Radio Edit
2.Original Club Version
3.Larry Tee & Alexander Technique Mix
4.Joe and Will Ask? Remix
5.Jaimie Fanatic Mix
6.Kolombo Remix
7.Slok Vocal Remix
8.Mom &Dads Remix

♫ Sharam Jey feat Nik Valentino - In My Blood (Jaimie Fanatic Mix)

♫ Breakbot - Penelope Pitstop :
Attention, sous ses airs de Jésus, ce type est un messie. Pas loin d’être le meilleur remixeur au monde du moment (Metronomy, Pnau, Sébastien Tellier), Breakbot sera l’un des grands de l’électro de 2009. On pense à la première french touch, Justice et Vladimir Cosma, sur ce track. C’est bon signe.

♫ Gentlemen Drivers – Nationale 66 :
En général les deux Gentlemen Drivers (Mica et Benoît) conduisent des gros calibre qui vous transportent direct sur la route de l’enfer (le péril club) quelque part entre Detroit et Chicago. Ici ils prennent des risquent en empruntant une « Nationale 66 » plus italo disco et poppy que dirty-ghetto-tech. Et là encore, y a des chevaux sous le capot !

Tracklist :
1. Popof - Headcleaner
2. The Death Kit - Loser (Pablo Decoder Remix)
3. The Music - Strength in Numbers (Dekker & Johan Remix)
4. Uffie - Steroids (Oizo Remix)
5. Tiga - Shoes (Oizo Mix)
6. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Zero (Erol Alkan Remix)
7. autoKratz - Always More (Yuksek Remix)
8. Joe & Will Ask? - Mongozo
9. 80Kidz with David autoKratz - She (Scottish Fold Remix)

With the Cheap Thrills stable going from strength to strength, Hervé has yet another exciting new talent to showcase. Josh was really impressed with the versatility and breadth of influences this young and exciting talent has to offer here is the first salvo with plenty more to come ! High Rankin is from sunny Brighton and started to grab the attention of dance lovers worldwide with his rocking dubstep remixes and productions, most recently dazzling us on Kevin Rudolf’s ‘Welcome To The World’. To add further acclaim to this dreggy bassline wizard he hits us with this bombastic EP kicking off with the title track ‘No Money For Guns’ a heavy bass ripping slammer full of cuts of rock and deep echoing vocals the awesome ‘Beak Street’ slaps us with cuts of electro with driving dubstep riffs ‘Bubble & Squeak’ swings us back into the 90’s, a definite warehouse floor filler with classic house vocals riding vibrating bassline riddims we’re kicked back to the future with the ‘New Messiah’, a stadium sized anthem which kicks off with a cinematic intro dropping into an electronic bass grinder leaving one of the best tracks on the EP until last, we step into the 50’s for a black and white thriller, ‘The Tale Of Clarence Baskerville’. High Rankin hits us with yet again another big cinematic intro that’s set to send floors into frenzy once dropping into a low bassline Armageddon a stunning EP packed with lots of heat ! The Cheaper Thrills label is all about super fresh tracks available now and whilst mainly digital releases all you wax lovers fear not as this EP will be available very soon !

Tracklist:
1. No Money For Guns
2. Beak Street
3. Bubble and Squeak
4. New Messiah
5. The Tale Of Clarence Baskerville
6. The Tale Of Clarence Baskerville (Full Vocal Mix)

♫ High Rankin - No Money for Guns

Don Diablo has been asked to put his magic touch on Dragonette’s forthcoming single ‘Fixin to Thrill’, which celebrates their return to the scene. It has been two years since electropop band Dragonette first burst on to the scene with their debut album ‘Galore’, which Popjustice called “the best album of 2007” and the Guardian called “ace shagtronic pop.” Don Diablo adds a lot of funk to the original and delivers a remix that will rock your world. The single will be out at the end of may, and Dragonette’s 2nd album, also titled ‘Fixin To Thrill’, will be out at the end of the summer.

♫ Dragonette - Fixin to Thrill (Don Diablo Remix)

Röyksopp, le duo composé de Svein Berge et Torbjørn Brundtland, a publié son nouveau single, “The Girl And The Robot”, sur Wall Of Sound, le 25 mars 2009. Avec la voix si caractéristique de Robyn, leur amie star de la pop scandinave, “The Girl And The Robot” est, selon des journaux comme Pitchwork ou Pop Justice qui en parle comme d’un “chef-d’œuvre électronique, choral et délirant”, en passe de s’imposer comme un des dix meilleurs titres pop de l’année. “The Girl And The Robot” est une chanson dans le genre technopera, à la fois mélodramatique et géniale, à propos d’une histoire d’amour entre une femme et un androïde. Elle bouleverse sur le plan de l’esprit et du cœur. “Il y a une histoire là-dedans et il nous fallait être autre chose que 100 % futile” dit Brundtland. “The Girl And The Robot” est le second single extrait de l’album “Junior”, encensé par la critique, après “Happy Up Here” qui a été largement diffusé par Radio 1, notamment dans son émission du matin. De nombreux remixes de “The Girl And The Robot” par Kris Menace, Chateau Marmont et Spencer & Hill vont être également publiés. “Junior”, le dernier album de Röyksopp, a déjà été qualifié de “génial” par le Sun, de “perfection pop” par iDJ et de “remède contre la morosité” par le Sunday Times.

♫ Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot (Chateau Marmont Remix)

Tracklist :
1. Kissy Sell Out - This Kiss (Jack Beats Remix)
2. Major Lazer - Pon di floor
3. Sporty-O Feat. Keith Mac - Guestlist (Rico tubbs Remix)
4. Gigi Barocco Vs Blatta & Inesha - Where Is It (Anikis A.T.M. Remix)
5. Bad men - Rockid (mightyfools Remix)
6. Sound of Stereo - Jack my Trombone
7. Rico Tubbs - Boom Riddim (Sharkslayer Remix)
8. Will Bailey & Wongo - Cannock Wobble (Sound of Stereo Remix)
9. Jamie Fanatic - Suckaz They Dont Know
10. Mix Hell - Highly Explicit (Huoratron Remix)
11. Boltan - Creepy (Mightyfools Remix)
12. Kry wolf - Mucky feat. M.O.N.G.R.E.L.
13. Bird Peterson - The essence
14. Tiga - What you need (Proxy Remix)
15. Jay Robinson - Acid Line (Tom Deluxx Remix)
16. Dj Manaia - Sobrevivente de rave (Sound of Stereo Remix)
17. Gigi Barocco - Puah

Metropolis follows the hugely popular 'Scaler' that had everyone from Soulwax and Erol Alkan through to Style Of Eye and A-Trak claiming it was one of their biggest tunes. Metropolis however is no simple club track. Inspired by Kris delving into his back catalogue to compile his album he decided to create a track that encapsulated the joy and energy he felt when he first discovered house music. With a sense of drama and melody few producers can match, Metropolis is pure class. Featuring the original plus a ‘Night’ version for the clubs and a ‘Day’ version for er daytime listening remixes come in from Joe and Will Ask? who supply a trippy, electronic work out plus long-time Menace cohort Serge Sentiago who provides an Italo Boot Edit. Rounding off the package nicely is Zoo Brazil who tease out a darker monster that is perfect for the bigger dancefloors.

♫ Kris Menace - Metropolis (Joe and Will Ask? Remix)

The Bumblebeez are an eccentric brother/sister sucker punch unlike any other. No messin'. Though they've been fittingly described as "musical coleslaw", this delicious description is somewhat of an understatement once their back catalogue and erratic brilliance live has been experienced/witnessed. While Chris Colonna has recently donned his producer hat and helmed the controls on the highly imaginative new Wolf & Cub record, he's managed to find some time to drop an exclusive track for the V Raw project, entitled "Misfit". Made on his Nintendo DSi using the Korg DS software with vox and drums (via the system's inbuilt audio player), the crunchy little 8-bit banger is now out in the ether for all and sundry to absorb. In addition to the track itself, an exclusive film made by the Glue Society inspired by "Misfit" has been created, showcasing the process that goes into a music video, highlighting the many roles and individual skills that equate to the "onscreen magic" that is generally taken for granted. Stay tuned.

♫ The Bumblebeez - Misfit

Australian songstress Lenka, formerly the voice for indie band Decoder Ring, moved to LA last year and recorded her solo debut. Her superb quirky voice has been described as 'breathy & strangely haunting' and her song 'The Show' was #1 on iTunes US. Here is a collection of remixes for the second single 'Trouble is a Friend'. Washington DC's Nadastrom (Dubsided) deliver a chunky Dub with a driving beat while Australia's Paul Mac brings a funky re-rub. London's Sam Roqwell & I Sancho (DJ Sam Young, whose new single 'Peep This' drops on Plant Music later this month) comes with two big room mixes & French New Yorker Japanster brings a distorted side chain vibe on his mix.

♫ Lenka - Trouble is a Friend (Nadastrom's Wishful Dub)

The three Omnikrom boys are back with their second album, “Comme à la télévision” proving that they’re not only men of taste, but that electro pop can be profound. The title track, “Comme à la télévision“ (which has been available for download on iTunes since January 30), along with the album of the same name, produced by none other than Megasoid, comes out in stores on Tuesday, May 19 on Saboteur Musique (Numéro#, Champion). Linso Gabbo, Jeanbart and Figure8 haven’t rested since the release of their first album “Trop Banane !” in May 2007, which won a Félix in the category Hip Hop Album of the Year that same year. There’s no doubt that it was that record which earned them enough recognition to send them touring all over the province (over 100 dates in Quebec) and Europe. They subsequently scored a hat trick (or, more appropriately, a ball cap trick), appearing in 2008 at no less than three Francofolies, in La Rochelle, SPA and Montreal. Their love of television has only grown with stardom, as we saw in their popular web TV series, “Backstage avec Omnikrom” which was broadcast this winter over 10 weeks on 33mag.com. After collaborating with Ghislain Poirier, Numéro# and TTC, “Comme à la télévision” has its own share of pleasant surprises. On this new opus, Omnikrom treats us to “Vedettes” where the Ste-Catherines punks sing with an air of euro dance enhanced by guitars; or with Cœur de pirate lending her voice on the track, “Dans tes Rêves” an electro ballad that’s sure to be heard on dance floors everywhere this summer. Jeanbart and Linso Gabbo also share their feelings on “Feel Collins” and even tackle the theme of the fallen man on “Plus tard” demonstrating that even electro pop has a serious side. Also worth noting is Tepr (Yelle’s producer) on “Je crie encore“, Ghislain Poirier’s collaboration on the track, “Kryptonite“ as well as Le Matos’ on “Les Tronches.“ The whole album was produced by Montreal duo Megasoid (Robert Squire AKA Sixtoo and Hadji Bakara), know for their work with the most popular producers from the four corners of the globe, including : Medhi and Busy P (Ed Banger), Daedelus, The Cool Kids, Kid Koala and Modeselektor, amongst others, so it’s safe to assume that “Comme à la télévision“ will attract the attention of fans of the genre from well beyond our belle province.

♫ Omnikrom - Salir L'Ecran

The abrasive duo from Bordeaux, Just A Band, is back in spring with a 3rd record out in May, 18th, including the bouncy club hit "To Hell with Gravity" and a rework piece by Stereoheroes ! As every record has to bring something new to the table, the band is showing now to the people a new face with this contemplative atmospheric 2nd tracks :"In Amina Vili". After their first two releases "We are" and "Burn it out", a whole bunch of remixes (such as Acid Jacks, Thieves like Us, Alex Gopher, Cicada), after touring europe and France, Just a band is now reaching summits beyond any expectations. On this special occasion, the band is throwing a release party at the 4sans the 22nd in Bordeaux, the club that has seen the baby grow ! The Band hits the road in May (Dublin, Istambul, Bordeaux, Munich, Bruxelles ...), and plays in summer festivals (Dance Valley, Genk On Stage).

Tracklist :
1. To Hell With Gravity
2. To Hell With Gravity (Stereo Heroes Remix)
3. In Amina Vili

♫ Just A Band - In Amina Vili

The debut Ted & Francis EP was released through Kitsuné on the 27th of March in Europe/USA and is set to be released on the 15th of May in Australia, through arrangement with etcetc. Available from all your favourite digital download outlets (Itunes, Beatport, Juno Download etc). Included here is an exclusive remix of Erlend by our favourite Melbourne boy GLOVES. Think white boy Whitney Houston and you've hit the mark. We also wish to share with you a recent radio interview and special one off T&F dj set in which we give a sampler of the new Ted & Francis songs which you will be hearing in the not so distant future. The radio show was recorded from FBI sunsets with Kato and Anna Lunoe on 7/5/09.

♫ Ted & Francis - Erlend (Gloves Remix)

♫ Ted & Francis @ FBI (07/05/2009)

Tracklist :
01. Aaron - Paul Kalkbrennar/Ted & Francis Mystery Track
02. Run Away - Ted & Francis
03. Fringe Limit - Beni
04. Livings Lost (Ted & Francis Nocturnal Remix) - Ted & Francis
05. Eunice - Ted & Francis
06. Lets Rock This Bitch - Ted & Francis
07. We Fell In Love (Ted & Francis Remix) - Appaloosa
08. Shooting Stars (feat. Ted) - Bag Raiders
09. Erlend - Ted & Francis

Ebony Bones undoubtedly has a unique and special voice which not many others can match. Her new single 'The Muzik' demonstrates her special talent with this highly energetic tune. Very in-your-face with crowds of people shouting at you in the beginning, whistles blowing, then the fast paced drum beat, prominent bass line and rhythm guitar exploding into a funky post-punk tune. This song really accentuates the vocals of Ebony Bones. It will be no surprise if this becomes the hit of the summer. From the second I put it on I knew this was going to be a good song and I was dancing in my chair until it finished. It's catchy but musically deep - a long-awaited summer tune.

♫ Ebony Bones - The Muzik (Lacrate Remix)

Tommy Sparks self-released debut single 'I'm A Rope' caught the attention of everyone earlier this year and now the eagerly anticipated debut album - featuring new single, 'She's Got Me Dancing', looks set to elevate the charismatic newcomer to the next level. Written by Tommy and produced with Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, Razorlight & Foals) - the pop star in waitings long player is full to the rafters with bite size nuggets of goodness. From the anthemic stadium fillers like 'These Things Happen' to the Talking Heads inspired 'Much Too Much', the euphoric future single 'Brand New Love' and the intoxicating Chic, MGMT and Franz melting pot that is new single - 'She's Got Me Dancing', Tommy's proves he's as versatile as he is brilliant. The debut album fits just as snugly in a ram-jammed super club as it would at the grimiest of rock festivals, or in a cosy bedroom, for that matter. Quite simply Tommy's tunes are here to remind people of the universal power of music - to make you move. Street Date : 25 May.

Tracklist :
01. Much Too Much
02. She's Got Me Dancing
03. These Things Happen
04. Weekends Over
05. Miracle
06. Brand New Love
07. I'm A Rope
08. Velo Arktis
09. Health Club
10. Kill The Summer

♫ Tommy Sparks - Velo Arktis

JACONFETTI, You maybe remember that more than a year ago we invited two lovely ladies from Denmark to perform at a Wadklub Party at Paris Paris and it ended up being one of the best parties that year. JaConfetti is now back ! Josephine Philip aka Yvone Coco, and Ane Trolle aka Ella Mau will be performing with a DJset and Mc’ing all night long. In their luggage, both Josephine Philip and Ane Trolle have hard-working experience from the underground music environment in Copenhagen. Many genres and musical expressions have been tested and developed throughout the past ten years in the rhythms of hip-hop, break beat, dub, reggae, electro, house and drum’n’ bass. Josehine was for several years a part of the now disbanded all-girl ska band Favelachic and Fabula Beat. Along with the DJ Sensimilla, Josephine Philip also formed “Dullen & Dyken” dj team. Ane Trolle began her journey at the age of 19, performing with a range of DJs and sample artists in the field of electronic and urban genres. She had a highly successful cooperation with Martin Sibenhaar and Trentemøller. More recently, Trolle//Sibenhaar made National Danish Radio fall over with the catchy tune “Sweet Dogs” by Trolle Siebenhaar. “Moan” by Trentemøller and “White Lillies” by Peder both feature the unique voice of Ane Trolle. Since last year they released their debut album “The Rainbow Express”, which – in relation to both music and text , sends the listener to the other side of the rainbow…

♫ JaConfetti - Deksloc

Speaking of fortune seeking, our dear Will Stapleton has gone off to seek his. He has gone to pursue his career as a solo artist, so look out for him. This means that when next the Dragon takes to the stage, you will find the towering Chris Hugget on the guitar knocking your rock-sox off. This is also a fact ! The third stone cold truth is that Dragonette is taking this show on the road and we hope you don't have to go too far to have a night out on the town that includes us. We've done some collaborating with some cool cats, we've made some videos, commissioned some remixes from people we love, and all of this will be soon available for public consumption. So... in general the message is : "We Are Coming to Get You". This is very much a fact, so we'll see you soon. Watch out for the commercial release of Fixin to Thrill (the single) in the last week of May, and then for Fixin to Thrill (the album) in Aug/Sept.

♫ Dragonette - Fixin to Thrill

Boxon Records vous présente le Alpha River « EP », composé par l’artiste Eclier, aka Nikita de son vrai nom, à tout juste 20 ans. Eclier, ou le russe prodige, sort ici son deuxième maxi sur le label bordelais. Dans le style « Electro », celui-ci est composé de 3 tracks originales (Alpha River, Expedition To Another Galaxy, & Plexiglas Dream), ainsi que de deux remixes de « Plexiglas Dream » : composés par Dilemn (déjà signé sur Boxon, Boys Noize, & Turbo) et par Farace (jeune compositeur de Floride, récemment en tête des charts dans le genre « Breaks »). Ce projet sort en format vinyle (800 copies) et en format digital le 25 mai 2009. En ce qui concerne la réalisation de la pochette, il s’agit de Remixalone, artiste dessinateur bordelais déjà responsable de l’identité visuelle du projet Eclier, qui s’en est chargé.

♫ Eclier - Expedition To Another Galaxy

Le duo electro Simian Mobile Disco pondra un successeur à l'encensé Attack Delay Sustain Release le 17 août prochain. Après avoir distillé quelques indices (comme cette vidéo pour l'extrait Synthesise, avec des bouts de Todd Rungren à l'intérieur), le très courru producteur James Ford et son collègue carrément moins en vue James Anthony Shaw ont levé le voile sur Temporary Pleasure, qui paraîtra le 17 août. On y trouve pas moins de dix titres, dont sept d'entre eux sont parcourus par les vocalises d'invités prestigieux prestigieux, d'Alexis Taylor (le guide de Hot Chip) à Beth Ditto (la patronne de The Gossip) en passant par les nouvelles-nées Telepathe ou Gruff Rhys, l'homme qui ne refuse jamais un p'tit feat. pour la route. Le premier single sera Audacity Of Huge.

Tracklist :
01. Cream Dream [ft. Gruff Rhys]
02. Audacity Of Huge [ft. Chris Keating]
03. 10000 Horses Can't Be Wrong
04. Cruel Intentions [ft. Beth Ditto]
05. Off The Map [ft. Jamie Lidell]
06. Synthesise
07. Bad Blood [ft. Alexis Taylor]
08. Turn Up The Dial [ft. Young Fathers]
09. Ambulance
10. Pinball [ft. Telepathe]