Serenity now, insanity later..

One very nice bi product of this digital age is that artists can put out material in an instant. Broadcasts new EP popped up on Bleep last week with no prior warning, it's a collaborative effort with Julian House of The Focus Group (He's been responsible for all of Broadcasts artwork to date). They are preparing to release a full length record in the new year and they also have a load of your dates planned stateside. Go see them you lucky yanks.

Broadcast and the Focus Group- The Be Colony (Download)

Al Usher's 'Lullaby For Robert' was big with those bearded balearic types, it now comes armed with some excellent remixes from Prins Thomas & this one from Gatto Fritto,who turns in a super slow discoid groove. Buy the EP at Juno.

Al Usher- Lullaby For Robert (Gatto Fritto Remix)

It was the eggrolls, not the ecstasy..

2 years after first being reported, the remixes for LCD Soundsystem's '45:33' have seen the light of day. If they ever fancied making a film out of the story of the 45:33 remixes, they could base a large part of it on the plot of the Usual Suspects:

"They became a myth, a spook story that DJ's tell their kids at night:

Pop: The LCD Soundsystem 45:33 remixes? They don't exist..

Son: But I've seen the Theo Parrish remix on a playlist..

Pop: It's a myth, a tall tale: The 45:33 remixes DON'T exist..

And nobody really ever believes (That they'll ever come out)"

So do they live up to the hype after a two year wait? Of course not. Kudos go to Prins Thomas, Theo Parrish & Padded Cell, you can get the remixes on 4 12''s or on CD from Boomkat.

LCD Soundsystem- 45:33 (Padded Cell Remix) (Download)

More wondrous psychedelia from Ducktails for you to bathe in, new LP 'Landscapes' is out now and will flawlessly soundtrack your intimate autumnal activities. Buy it here.

Ducktails- On the Boardwalk (Download)

Get off my Kool Aid Motherfricker..

BIS a couple of weeks back featured a memorable blend from Maft Sai, a very smart chap who has overseen the release of a couple of excellent Thai Funk compilations. His mix focused on the roots of Thai Funk, Luk Thung Music and Molam Music. He kicked things off with this electroid cover of 'Give It Up Or Turn It Loose' from Dick Hyman's LP 'The Age of Electronicus', it's well worth tracking down this album of far out electronic reworkings.

The Age of Electronicus- Give It Up Or Turn It Loose (Download)

Whilst we are in the area, here's a couple of other cover versions that have been floating my boat of late. She Trinty's dapper version of 'I Fought The Law':

She Trinity- He Fought The Law (Download)

And here's an extra fuzzy version of 'Crosstown Traffic' from the Chico Magnetic Band, France's premier psychedelic rock band in the early 1970's.

Chico Magnetic Band- Crosstown Traffic (Download)

So how was Florida? Hot and sticky...like my balls..

Fuck me- The new Fuck Buttons record is fucking good. With Weatherall on knob twiddling duties they've created a huge fucking wall of epic fucking sound. Lie down in a fucking dark room and surround yourself with this beautiful fucking noise for maximum fucking effect. Loads of fucking dates at the moment, get over to the Myspace for more fucking info. Buy 'Tarot Sport' here. Fuck fuck fuckity fuck.

Fuck Buttons- Surf Solar (7" edit) (Download)

Andrew Weatherall has certainly been a busy chap, his debut long player has just come out on Rotters Golf Club. A more geetar orientated record than you would think, it reflects the man's love of Rockabilly, Soul and Roots. Weatherall shares vocal duties with the Scream's Bobby Gillespie. Here's the album closer 'Fail we may, Dub we must', you can purchase 'A Pox on the Pioneers' from Boomkat.

Andrew Weatherall- Fail We May, Dub We Must (Download)

Who would've thought? Milk and coffee..

Several shades of new today: Vowels is a collaboration between James Rutledge and Chris Walmsley, a look at the Myspace gives you a good indication of their sound: No Age, HEALTH, Holy Fuck, DFA records. A little kraut-hopping excellence for you. Buy it here.

Vowels- Two Wires (Download)

Speaking of HEALTH, their new album 'Get Color' is in the record stores right now. Single 'Die Slow' has been given a marvelous overhaul by Tobacco, who magnify the tracks low-fi Hip-Hop vibe.

Health- Die Slow (Tobacco Remix) (Download)

A first rate slice of Dubrave to finish with, The Others have a new single out on Dub Police, 'King Pin' will have you crawling into the the crevice of your biggest speaker stack (if your are so inclined). Get the full release here.

The Others- Kingpin (Download)

It's lewd, lascivious, salacious, outrageous..

A very modern way of gauging a bands popularity is by the number of illicit of remixes/bootlegs they receive. The XX have certainly had their fair share of those, but new single 'Basic Space' also comes with a slew of official remixes that include: Jamie XX's super-slow rave version, M.A.T.H.E.S. excellent dancefloor bumper & this melodic reconstruction from Pariah. Get the whole bundle here.

The XX- Basic Space (Pariah Remix) (Download)

Very fine new EP from Rebolledo on the shelves that includes this droney growler that's neatly interspersed with space age synthesizers. Super mixing gear. Buy the record here.

Rebolledo- Marchante (Download)

There are no delicatessens under communism..

A couple of new bits to tell you about from a couple of our favourite disc jockeys. Japanese doom merchants Boris get the remix treatment from Nosaj Thing, Todd Edwards and Optimo. The latter turn in a epic 9 minute end of nighter. Get the whole EP over at Boomkat.

Boris- Buzz In (Optimo Remix) (Download)

Last weeks Resident Advisor podcast came from Erol Alkan who reprises his Disco 3000 moniker. Another splendid mix that travels through disco, italo and some early house. It features this little ditty from In Flagranti, excellent mixing tackle.

In Flagranti- EFEX-10-11 (Download)

He's a mystery wrapped in a Twinkie..

The Spectacular Joakim is back with a new record: 'Milky Ways' is out now on K7 Records and is a much looser affair than previous LP 'Monsters and Silly Songs'. Honed on the road whilst touring that album is takes in 'psychedelia, old-school computer music, exotica, electro-pop, blues, new wave, New Pop, Krautrock'. Well worth investing some time with. Get the album here.

Joakim- Glossy Papers (Download)

Another artist with an animal name to get acquainted with: Gold Panda makes sweet, sweet techdubno. Get his EP 'Miyamae' over at Boomkat, keep an eye on his website for all future deets.

Gold Panda- Back Home (Download)

A little weekend dancefloor ammunition in the shape of The Emperor Machine's remix of Acidkids newie 'Mitch'. Cos-bloody-mic. Get the EP over at Juno download.

Acidkids- Mitch (Emperor Machine Long Version) (Link removed by request)

But the very idea. You had me lying in urine..

Kicking the week off in fine style with this little charmer: Mysterious Japanese producer C.O.M.B.I. gets busy with John Carpenters 'The President is Gone' & turns in an absorbing, mid tempo gem:

John Carpenter- The President is Gone (C.O.M.B.I. Re-Edit) (Download)

Guy Garvey's Finest Hour is a splendid way to finish off the weekend: The Elbow lead singer plays a load of his favourite songs, old & new. Last night he slipped in Mazzy Star's 'Into Dust' which is a fine little tune. Not heard it for years:

Mazzy Star- Into Dust (Download)

Seven grand? I gotta see that little bitch..

Some solid gold new releases in the past week or so, here's a look at just some of them. Von Spar's newie is a splendid Kraut adventure that borrows very slightly from Can's 'I Want More'. Also comes with an epic Prins Thomas Disco mix, get the full release here.

Von Spar- HyBolt (Download)

Super new compilation due on Stones Throw Records entitled 'Psych Funk 101': Features fuzzy psychedelic tracks from Nigeria, Iran, Turkey, Russia & South Korea during the late 60's/early 70's. A little taste:

Armando Sciascia- Circuito Chiuso (Download)

A bit of gorgeous to finish with, Taxi! Taxi! have a new record out which features a divine cover from Peter Broderick. Perfect weekend lounging fodder. Get the EP here.

Peter Broderick- Belle (Download)

You may have read that those titans of English rock, Oasis, have decided to fuck off for good. McGee obviously had something to say about this:

Q:Do you feel it was like a JFK moment when the news had been announced?

A:It’s huge, like Michael Jackson dying..

Think that may be my favourite Q&A ever. I personally think it's bigger than the dawning of time, It's a wonder that the planet is still on it's axis..

Yeah, be the best damn hooker you can be..

A couple of choice edits for you today: Check out Cosmo Vitelli's excellent re-edit of Fleetwood Mac's 'Keep on Going' which is available on Cliche Breaks 03.

Fleetwood Mac- Keep on Going (Cosmo Vitelli Edit) (Download)

Sparks's perennial dance floor fave 'Beat the Clock' gets a nice update from Sir Billy More who's no stranger to the re-edit. Very handy if your a disc-jockey.

Sparks- Beat the Clock (Sir Billy More Other Rhythms Edit) (Download)

I call you an OBG. An oldie but a goodie..

The next single off the Yacht LP is 'Psychic City', it comes with a raft of remixes from the likes of Joe Goddard, Classixx & this one from Rory Phillips who continues his excellent remixing form:

Yacht- Psychic City (Rory Phillips Remix) (Download)

Architeq gets a hold of Cruisin' Gang's long lost Italo hit 'Chinatown' and pours on the Acid. Perfect late night balearic bliss. Get the full release over at Juno.

Cruisin' Gang- Chinatown (Architeq Acid Version) (Download)