Trials + Tribulations

It’s a good formula. 1 boy+1 girl=good fun. Add in some sampling, computer mixing mayhem, and some distorted girl vocals and you have the creative stylings of Tiger Force. They’re playing a free show tonight in London at Catch 22 with The Bleeps.

Oh Canada, how I love thee! Crystal Castles is straight outta Toronto. Named after She-Ra’s castle, he lays down beats as a background for her to sing, mic test, or scream. I definitely need their vinyl for remixing powers. Check out BiBaBiDi’s interview with them.

Atlantis to Interzone (Crystal Castles remix of the Klaxons)

Yeah, I know, I’m a little late on this one. Shortwave Set peaked my interest when I read an article that described them like this:

During my first listen to Airborne Toxic Event, I hear the voice. The low, beautiful voice reminds me of Alex Kapranos, and I love it. Then the drums beckon my feet to move. The slower songs make me think more 80’s, perhaps Cure or The Smiths. Their name is from a book by Don Delillo called White Noise, and they come from the mighty Mexifornia (you’ll only get that if you watch SNL). They’ll be playing at CMJ in November, so get out there and see them before they get signed.

Does This Mean You’re Moving On?

Power house Electrelane has just released a B-Sides, Rarities, & Live album on Too Pure. Too Pure is a great label boasting releases from such acts as PJ Harvey, Tracy & the Plastics, and Stereolab. Electrelane also just finished writing a new album this summer in Germany and are recording now in Michigan. Their last album was so great it got them on the cover of WIRE magazine, you know the indie/noise/hip kids guide to music mag.

Long Dark

I’m On Fire

Spartakiade (not on the collection, but not widely released)

Thanks to Juliette Robert for the pic from her beautiful collection.

Sorry dudes my internet has been sparse this last week. It’s getting harder to find time to make a decent post so uhh here’s a bunch of mp3s I just can’t write up right now.

The Hidden Cameras-Death of a Tune
Russian Circles-Death Rides a Horse
The Grates-19-20-20
Canada-Record Function
Punks-Dark Mountain (Screwed Remix)
Peter & the Wolf-Safe Travels
Asobi Seksu-Strawberries (Cassettes Won’t Listen Remix)
Shiny Toy Guns-Starts With One