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Daughter – Wild Youth EP

01 31 2012

Daughter

Try typing Daughter into your Google search engine and you’ll be sure to find results varying from “female offspring” to “a shapeshifting humanoid ”.  However, upon a closer look you might just discover a true musical gem.

As i’m writing this, a dub step version of Daughter’s “Youth” sits atop of Hype Machine’s most popular songs on blogs. And while this track is sure to soothe your soul, its nothing compared to the real thing.

Daughter aka Elena Tonra is a 21-year-old singer/songwriter from the U.K, who has the lyrical maturity of someone twice her age. She released her second EP “Wild Youth” in November of last year and it holds enough romantic angst to re-sink the Titanic.

Daughter - Wild Youth

While listening to the EP in its entirety, I couldn’t help but wonder if she was ghost writing my life and/or the life of most teenage girls growing up in the new millennium. You’ll begin the record on “Home”, where you’ll meet a sexually deprived young adult and end on “Love”, with an emotionally bruised young woman who makes desperation seem utterly desirable. It’s oddly tortured but still wildly approachable.

I could make comparisons to Florence and the Machine but it won’t do her music justice. You need to hear it in order to fully experience what I’m talking about. Get ready to blow a musical load.

Daughter – Home

Daughter - Youth (Love Thy Brother Remix)

Check out “Wild Youth” on bandcamp.

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BONES – DIM MAK STUDIOS 2012 MIXTAPE

01 10 2012

To kick things off for my residency @ the infamous Dim Mak Studios (aka Dim Mak Tuesdays) in 2012, I have created a new mixtape to get you all hyped for the year to come. I’ve packed it with several of the artists that DMS has hosted  and some of the upcoming talent, as well as some of my own forthcoming releases and friends too! So grab ahold of the new year with this boomer, and I hope to see you all on Tuesdays @ Dim Mak Studios.

DIM MAK STUDIOS 2012 MIX by trevorBONES

TRACK LISTING + MORE INFO after the jump!
TRACK LISTING:
Bart B More & TAI – Nobody Canna Cross It (Max + Nima Remix)
Nobody Beats The Drum – Blood On My Hands (Electrophants Remix)
Felguk – Jack It (Original Mix)
Sidney Samson ft. Lil’ Jon – Mutate (Original Mix)
Chuckie – Who Is Ready To Jump (Valentino Kahn’s Warhorn Remix)
Dada Life – Kick Out The Epic Motherfucker (Original Mix)
Planet Rock – LAZRBEAM (Original Mix)
Nom De Strip & Bones – Shake & Bake (Original Mix)
L.KiD – 50,000 (Original Mix)
Nom De Strip & Bones – Yo! (Original Mix)
Clockwork – Squad Up (Original Mix)
Afrojack – Show Me Your Rage (Original Mix)
Dada Life – Happy Violence (NO BODY Remix)
Avallo & Fitchy – Refresh (Peacetreaty Edit)
Florence & The Machine – Shake It Out (Benny Benassi Remix)

*Come out tonight to the first DIM MAK STUDIOS of the year, featuring Peacetreaty, Brenmar, Acid Jacks, Ninjasonik (live) and Bones. PLUS – our very own Troy Kurtz will be warming up the decks from 9-10 (OPEN VODKA BAR)!

Fiona’s Top 20 Albums of 2011

12 24 2011

Fionas Top 20 Albums of 2011
So here it is…in no real particular order, my best albums of 2011 list. It was definitely a great year for music. I had many of these albums of repeat for several days, if not weeks, straight. 2011 was also an amazing year for Canadian musicians — check out Spinner Canada’s article, “2011: The Year Canadian Music Broke.”

Adele – 21
Adele – Turning Tables

Bon Iver – Bon Iver
Bon Iver – Michicant

Drake – Take Care
Drake – Over My Dead Body

Wolf Gang – Suego Faults
Wolf Gang – Suego Faults

James Blake – James Blake
James Blake – I Never Learnt To Share

Lykke Li – Wounded Rhymes
Lykke Li – Sadness Is A Blessing

M83 – Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming
M83 – Midnight City

Mayer Hawthorne – How Do You Do
Mayer Hawthorne – Hooked

Kanye West & Jay-Z – Watch The Throne
Kanye West & Jay-Z – Otis

St. Vincent – Strange Mercy
St. Vincent – Surgeon

Washed Out – Within and Without
Washed Out – Amor Fati

Cut Copy – Zonoscope
Cut Copy – Need You Now

The Black Keys – El Camino
The Black Keys – Sister

Florence & the Machine – Ceremonials
Florence & The Machine – Shake It Out

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart – Belong
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart – My Terrible Friend

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – If I Had A Gun

The Decemberists – The King Is Dead
The Decemberists – Down By The Water

The Weeknd – House of Balloons
The Weeknd – Wicked Games

Frank Ocean – Nostalgia, Ultra
Frank Ocean – Novacane

The Vaccines – What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?
The Vaccines – Post Break-Up Sex

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Florence and The Machine – Take Care (Drake Cover) [ColeCo's Midnight RemiX]

11 30 2011

OK, A LOT going on here.  “Take Care” is a song by Drake featuring Rihanna. “Take Care” samples the Gil Scott-Heron song/Jamie XX remix “I’ll Take Care of U”.   Recently, Florence and the Machine, an admirer of all parties named thus far, decided to do a cover of Drake’s “Take Care”.  As expected, she nails it (see for yourself).

Not to be outdone, ColeCo (fresh off the MASSIVE success of “Can’t Stop”) have decided to bring some deep disco to the bunch with their super stunning Midnight remix of “Take Care”. Enjoy the beautiful boogie…


Florence and The Machine – Take Care (Drake Cover) [ColeCo's Midnight RemiX]

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Florence + the Machine covers Drake and Rihanna’s “Take Care”

11 28 2011

Florence + the Machine covers Drake and Rihannas Take Care

This past weekend, during their Live Lounge Special at BBC Radio 1, Florence + the Machine covered “Take Care” by Canadian hip-hop artist, Drake. The original track also features Barbadian recording artist, Rihanna. Drake’s second studio album, Take Care, was released just two weeks ago. Based on first week sales, the album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and Canadian Albums Chart. Check out Florence + the Machine’s beautiful rendition of the track below.

Florence and the Machine – Take Care (Drake feat. Rihanna Cover)

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The Dirt # 47: BONES + TRE

10 06 2011


This week’s edition of the Dirt comes to you from the musical stylings of BONES and TRE. Can’t say much to start you off other than these top tunes are hot off the press and we wouldn’t wanna share the news with anyone else but our very own dirty dancers. In a sense, all the tracks below are what’s been deemed in the blogosphere as “highly recommended” (if you will). Now dig in kids.

///BONES picks:

Surkin – Orbital Highway (Voodoo Mix) √+
I don’t know whether its his infamous 909 + stabbing lead combo, or the magic of creating intergalactic ghetto-tech, but France’s little bad boy just gets it— and you should (get this) too.

Autodidakt & John Disco – Fake Fred Perry ft. Spoek Mothambo (Instrumental) √+
This original tune became huge this year and had a massive EP release to back it. As much as I love the Sharkslayer Dub on the package, I like the simple crunchy stomp of the original instrumental. (This can be heard in Bart B More’s intro for sets hes played in the last month er so)

Zeds Dead – Rumble In The Jungle (Original Mix) √+
Had to show some love for ZD’s new tribal bass anthem. Something about the congas, wood block and meanest low end that takes you straight to the Jungle. *Check out our girl Mollie Tarlow’s video from the Mad Decent tune HERE

Bastian Van Shield – Nobody (Original Mix)
Bastian Van Shield takes us on a fidget techy ride that breaks down into a legendary monologue that any DJ would appreciate. From there, its vocal sampling behind the wheel of this bouncy bus ride.

Wafa vs. Wolfie – Tom Tom (Slap In The Bass Remix)
Huge remix from the full-fledged EP that recently came out on Malente’s prospering No Brainer label. Must have for those Foamo and Trouble & Bass enthusiasts.

DIRTY BONUS:
Naughty By Nature – Jamboree (320)
Because I heard this one on the radio today, I couldn’t help myself. You get it in 320, which I was also jazzed to find. WIN!

BONES – The Dirt #47 (zipped)

TRE’s picks:

 Florence & The Machine – What the Water Gave Me (Denzal Park Club Mix) √+
The talented duo from Melbourne, Denzal Park bring us a DJ friendly club mix of Florence and the Machine‘s newest single, What the Water Gave Me. This track captures the essence of the original track while still delivering a techy, groove driven beat.

 Dark & Stormy – Para Los Chicos √+
Everything this kid touches turns to gold! This brand new track from the Boston underground legend is a tech-heads wet dream. Para Los Chicos never gives the listener a dull moment with it’s intricate percussion, dark reminiscent chords and overall groove, make sure to grab this gem!
*Oh and by the way, Dark & Stormy has sent us this track as an exclusive for this week’s dirt!

 Tyler Bates – Two Perfect Moments (Thieves Bootleg)
Los Angeles natives Thieves bring us a melodic and well constructed remix of Tyler Bates‘ single, Two Perfect Moments. Catchy vocals, well thought out sampling and complimentary synth lines give this remix an overall warm and groovy vibe that is impossible to resist.

 Tube Lord – My First Castle (Lemmy Ashton Remix)
This remix has been blowing up the London club scene receiving support from the likes of Scarlett Etienne and many other artists. Lemmy Ashton‘s remix is of Tube Lord‘s single, My First Castle is pure fire! But don’t take my word for it, grab the track and play it out until your hearts content.

 Rebecca & Fiona – Luminary Ones (Denzal Park Remix)
Here is one more must-have from Denzal Park for good measure : )

 TRE – The Dirt #47 (zipped)