LISTEN: Campo - "Heartbreaks" (Remix) & More

To show you just how behind I am, this post is about a song I heard in my car driving back from the bar a few weeks ago. Yes, I heard it there and thought, "Oh man, I have to break this stretch of not posting and do at least a quick write-up on this song." Sadly, I'm just getting to it now.

But you're not here to read about my life, you're here to, I would assume, put some fresh jams in your ears. Enter Uruguay's Campo with their self-described "subtropical music," a mix of "british indie pop, electro, rock and tango." That fateful Friday night a few weeks ago is when my ears met Campo's remix of their own original track "Heartbreaks." This reinvented version is from the group's recently released remix and rarities EP Remixes & Rarezas and is a lively mix of latin pop and salsa that makes for the best kind of summer soundtrack. It's electric, smooth, infectious, soulful and entirely organic. If you can't let this rhythm shake your skeleton, I guess I don't know what will invigorate that winter chill bitten body of yours.



Dig that? Hear the whole EP below.

LISTEN: Sluggers - "Turbo Fade" (Lazerdisk Remix)

Hey there. It's been a while, but I'm back to it now that the site is back up and running. Shall we?

I'm not typically a fan of remixes -- for anyone just checking in -- but sometimes they steal my attention like Mondays steal your cheer (Eh? Ok ok, sticking to music writing). Anyways, one of the few songs I've had on repeat recently has been, you guessed it, a remix. I had never heard the original version of Sluggers' "Turbo Fade," so I had zero context for Los Angeles duo Lazerdisk's reworked version of the song -- and maybe that's why I enjoy it so much. That uninhibited first listen had me hooked just moments in, with it's mix of hard-hitting, infectious beats, ethereal drapery, and adventurous synth lines.

And maybe the best part about this whole story of man meeting remix is the fact that I discovered this track from this video. That music director is on point, huh?

LISTEN: The Zolas - "Knot In My Heart" (Nacey Remix)

Having a music blog as a hobby is one of the many great pleasures in life, but, as it is a hobby and not my full-time gig, I miss a lot of great music. Take for example The Zolas. I've seen their name around the web a fair amount over the past few months, but I've never truly listened to them until now. And what do I have to thank for that? Well, a remix of all things. And if you've followed Mixtape Muse over the past 7 years, you know I'm not the biggest fan of remixes. But this excellent Nacey remix of the band's great single "Knot In My Heart" has turned my ears towards The Zolas. The original's avant-pop is morphed into an enrapturing electro sound that's just ever so slightly chilled around the edges.

In Case You Missed it, Here's That Terrific Beck Remix of Philip Glass

In case you missed it, acclaimed composer Philip Glass has a remix album out on the 23rd of this month entitled Rework: Philip Glass Remixed. It's not a typical collection of remixes as it's built around 12 reimagined versions of his work from the likes of Dan Deacon, Tyondai Braxton, Cornelius, Beck, and more. One of the tracks that's received a bit of attention the past few days has been Beck's contribution, "NYC: 73-78." It's a 20 minute journey so rich in sonic detail and evolution it feels like watching the story of a person's life. Check it out below.



NPR is also offering a full stream of Rework: Philip Glass Remixed here.

LISTEN: Mimas - "Vader In Burgos" (La Boum Fatale Remix) // Hundreds - "Solace" (Touchy Mob Remix)

Generally, I'm not a fan of remixes. For whatever reason, I just can't find the appeal of them -- even if they are good. I guess it's a matter of disinterest in someone else's reinterpretation of another artist's work. I am a fan of cover songs, but, let's face it, covers are an entirely different story. As for mash-ups, I am a fan of those, as well.

Over time, my dislike of remixes has subsided a fair amount, if only because over the past year or two I've become increasingly attracted to electronic music (electropop, electronica, DJ duos, etc.). Nevertheless, if I receive a submission that's a remix, I tend to pass over it, because for however much I've taken to electronic music, for me, remixes are still an unappealing medium. Though, I'd love to hear someone make a remix of something like Vera Lynn's "We'll Meet Again" or any big band stuff from World War II.

Not a fan of remixes. But, then I heard a La Boum Fatale remix and a Touchy Mob remix of two songs I had never heard before. Turns out, I quite enjoyed them.

Holy Ghost! Release "Wait & See" Remix EP, Offer Up CFCF Remix

Last month, electropop/DJ duo Holy Ghost! released their self-titled debut LP -- and one of Mixtape Muse's favorite albums of the year thus far. One of the standout tracks from the album is a song we've featured on the site before entitled "Wait & See". Well, it just so happens that the band has just released a remix EP for the track, featuring remixes by the likes of Moby, CFCF, Flight Facilities, Kris Menace and Richard X. Stream/download CFCF's version of the song below, which transforms the energetic original into a chilled out, late night cruise anthem.

Holy Ghost! - "Wait & See" (CFCF Remix)


Holy Ghost! will also be taking part in this summer’s first ever Identity Festival, an electronic touring festival (Who knew such things existed?! Cool!). The duo will be hitting the road with acts such as Pretty Lights, Rusko, Disco Biscuits, DJ Shadow, The Crystal Method, and many more. Check out the dates for the tour below.

LISTEN: School of Seven Bells - "I L U" (Phantogram Remix)

School of Seven Bells recently released a terrific new album entitled Disconnect From Desire. From that album comes the new single "Heart Is Strange" which is being released with a few other rarities as the Heart Is Strange EP on September 14th through Vagrant. One of the extra tracks is Phantogram's remix of Disconnect From Desire's gorgeous shoegaze/dream pop tune "I L U". Check it out below.

School of Seven Bells - "I L U" (Phantogram Remix)

Download the "I L U" remix here.

A completely different feeling than the original. It's a lot more subtle and intimate, stripped of its sprawling, angelic aura. Before you write off the remix, you must know that "I L U" in a more earthly setting is still as effective and moving as the original. With the chirp of crickets inserted during the first verse and a slow-paced drum pattern rocking throughout, the song sounds so personal. The Deheza sisters' incredibly warm vocals and harmonies move from the clouds above down to earth, sounding as if the words are being sung every so sweetly and softly in your ear. None of the beauty or angelic magnetism is lost on Phantogram's reinterpretation.

The above photo is the EP cover art. You can find the tracklisting, upcoming tour dates, and more after the jump.

VIDEO: The Chap - "We Work In Bars" + Teengirl Fantasy Remix

London/Berlin-based experimental electro poppers The Chap released a new album this year entitled Well Done Europe, their fourth overall full-length. We've already learned how catchy of a song album standout "We Work In Bars" is, and now we finally have visual accompaniment for the track. Check out the song's stop-motion video below, which sees the band well-animated inside a bar.

You can download "We Work In Bars" right here.

The band is also releasing Teengirl Fantasy' remix of Well Done Europe's "Even Your Friend". Check it out below.

UNDER THE COVERS: Freedom or Death Take on Pink

Freedom or Death - "Sober" (Pink cover)


Less about strings than the original, and more about organ, post-rock style guitar, vocal harmonies, and layered percussion. With smooth, layered vocals, Freedom or Death turn the original's raw anguish into more of a cool detachment. It's a relaxed chill against the burn of the song's subject matter. While Pink's version relies on her powerhouse vocals, Freedom or Death put the emphasis on their production; the mix of massive drums, melancholic guitar, and the undertow of sinister synth embodying the sentiment originally expressed in the vocals.

Hear the original by Pink after the jump.

SEE & HEAR: Casiokids - "Finn bikkjen!"

MP3: Casiokids - "Finn bikkjen!"

What are you trying to tell me? I have no idea what you're saying. Yeah, yeah, yeah I understand your tone of voice, but I don't know. You know, I think I'm actually starting to get an idea. Yeah! I'm starting to understand it. I don't know how I'm supposed to explain this because I still have no idea what you're saying, but this synthesizer riff is so thumping; throbbing, pulsing with such intensity. You sound so honest and I can't turn down your pop charms. Oh hell, I get it. I'm going to say I get it because this synth riff is burrowing into my ears and it feels so good.

The video for this song kind of says it all.