Three Great Songs
Anyone need any predictions made? I'm your man. Just cross my palm with silver and I'll get it completely wrong. If I was French i'd be very worried right now!
I think Italy deserved that one though. They were definitely the better side, and attacked with uncharacteristic verve. I suspect this has something to do with the two countries' respective records in penalty shootouts. The Italians REALLY didn't want to go out that way (yet) again. I know how they feel.
So I've been lucky enough to end up on the mailing list for Moshi Moshi Records, and last week I got another fantastic package in the post.
First up is a new album from Swedish Electro Poppers Lo-Fi-Fnk, who i've been eager to hear more of since their amazing debut single 'Change Channel' was picked up by Kitsune for one of their compilations. Yeah it was that good. Their new single 'Wake Up' was originally found on the b-side to 'Change Channel', but it's been re-recorded, beefed up and speeded up and it now sounds even more joycore. It's a great song as it is, but then the incredible synth break for the chorus elevates it into an unforgettable track.
However good though that is, i'm really torn about what to post because after spending most of the week listening to both versions, I think I now prefer this remix by Kompakt's Justus Koehncke - he of 'Timecode' fame, and one of the stars of Erlend Oye's legendary DJ Kicks album. Anyway, the more I hear this mix the more it's lodging into my skull. If he could only have found room somewhere for the glorious synth break of the original it would have been unsurpassable. But it's still fecking genius, and it certainly gets my heart pounding a lot more than 'Timecode', which I never got all that excited over.
You'll know after 3 seconds that you're gonna love this.
LO-FI-FNK - WAKE UP (JUSTUS KOHNCKE MIX)
And listen out for the original version cos it's ace. In fact why don't you check it out on their myspace page?
I also have the forthcoming album by the band, but i'll post about that once I've had a chance to digest it a bit more.
Another treat from the label is this second seven inch from 'Best Fwends'. Cunningly entitiled 'Second Seven Inch'.
Coming on a nice slab of green vinyl, packed with 5 tracks, this is pure dumbass pop in 8-bits. It'll make you dance and smile and insert coins for an extra life once it's all done.
BEST FWENDS - SKATE OR LIVE
You like? Why not go to XXJFG for another track from the band.... it's cheesy house as you've never heard it before.
There's also a new album by Matt Harding forthcoming on Moshi Moshi. Called 'Expectation' it's not quite as far up my boulevard as the label's other releases, however I found plenty of songs to warm my cockles on the record, and if you're into a more folky americana vibe you will really like this.
My favourite song by far is this one, 'Close', whose harmonies reminded me of my favourite Joy Zipper songs. The harmonies also really fit the "becoming one" sentiment of the song - which is one of the most touching love songs i've heard in ages. "That's what i'm with you for, I guess that's why you want me too. I never feel unsure. I know I can rely on you". Beautiful stuff, and i'm liking this 10 times more each time I listen to it.
MATT HARDING - CLOSE
Three very different songs from one great label. If they can keep on bringing out this kind of quality stuff, it'll be happy days all round. I'm really looking forward to seeing what newest signings 'Hot Club de Paris' have in store for us.
Speaking of which, this Friday night Moshi Moshi have an unmissable looking night on in Camden, with Lo-Fi-Fnk and Hot Club de Paris playing live, and DJs including Casper from Fluokids. !!Cashback!! So i'll be heading along to that, followed by Vitalic, Metronomy, Digitalism, Jackson & His Computer Band, Shy Child, Chemical Brothers, Simian Mobile Disco, Low Budget, Filthy Dukes (who run the night) and Micronauts legend George Issakidis at Fabric. Woot!! How fuckin' good does that sound!
Finally it appears that if you search for sex on Google you can now find me on Page 2!! Blimey. I must have a lot of disappointed visitors with their pants round their ankles.
Well with a thought for those in search of naked flesh, here are some breasts:
I think Italy deserved that one though. They were definitely the better side, and attacked with uncharacteristic verve. I suspect this has something to do with the two countries' respective records in penalty shootouts. The Italians REALLY didn't want to go out that way (yet) again. I know how they feel.
So I've been lucky enough to end up on the mailing list for Moshi Moshi Records, and last week I got another fantastic package in the post.
First up is a new album from Swedish Electro Poppers Lo-Fi-Fnk, who i've been eager to hear more of since their amazing debut single 'Change Channel' was picked up by Kitsune for one of their compilations. Yeah it was that good. Their new single 'Wake Up' was originally found on the b-side to 'Change Channel', but it's been re-recorded, beefed up and speeded up and it now sounds even more joycore. It's a great song as it is, but then the incredible synth break for the chorus elevates it into an unforgettable track.
However good though that is, i'm really torn about what to post because after spending most of the week listening to both versions, I think I now prefer this remix by Kompakt's Justus Koehncke - he of 'Timecode' fame, and one of the stars of Erlend Oye's legendary DJ Kicks album. Anyway, the more I hear this mix the more it's lodging into my skull. If he could only have found room somewhere for the glorious synth break of the original it would have been unsurpassable. But it's still fecking genius, and it certainly gets my heart pounding a lot more than 'Timecode', which I never got all that excited over.
You'll know after 3 seconds that you're gonna love this.
LO-FI-FNK - WAKE UP (JUSTUS KOHNCKE MIX)
And listen out for the original version cos it's ace. In fact why don't you check it out on their myspace page?
I also have the forthcoming album by the band, but i'll post about that once I've had a chance to digest it a bit more.
Another treat from the label is this second seven inch from 'Best Fwends'. Cunningly entitiled 'Second Seven Inch'.
Coming on a nice slab of green vinyl, packed with 5 tracks, this is pure dumbass pop in 8-bits. It'll make you dance and smile and insert coins for an extra life once it's all done.
BEST FWENDS - SKATE OR LIVE
You like? Why not go to XXJFG for another track from the band.... it's cheesy house as you've never heard it before.
There's also a new album by Matt Harding forthcoming on Moshi Moshi. Called 'Expectation' it's not quite as far up my boulevard as the label's other releases, however I found plenty of songs to warm my cockles on the record, and if you're into a more folky americana vibe you will really like this.
My favourite song by far is this one, 'Close', whose harmonies reminded me of my favourite Joy Zipper songs. The harmonies also really fit the "becoming one" sentiment of the song - which is one of the most touching love songs i've heard in ages. "That's what i'm with you for, I guess that's why you want me too. I never feel unsure. I know I can rely on you". Beautiful stuff, and i'm liking this 10 times more each time I listen to it.
MATT HARDING - CLOSE
Three very different songs from one great label. If they can keep on bringing out this kind of quality stuff, it'll be happy days all round. I'm really looking forward to seeing what newest signings 'Hot Club de Paris' have in store for us.
Speaking of which, this Friday night Moshi Moshi have an unmissable looking night on in Camden, with Lo-Fi-Fnk and Hot Club de Paris playing live, and DJs including Casper from Fluokids. !!Cashback!! So i'll be heading along to that, followed by Vitalic, Metronomy, Digitalism, Jackson & His Computer Band, Shy Child, Chemical Brothers, Simian Mobile Disco, Low Budget, Filthy Dukes (who run the night) and Micronauts legend George Issakidis at Fabric. Woot!! How fuckin' good does that sound!
Finally it appears that if you search for sex on Google you can now find me on Page 2!! Blimey. I must have a lot of disappointed visitors with their pants round their ankles.
Well with a thought for those in search of naked flesh, here are some breasts:
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