The 2 Bears are a London-based musical duo composed of Joe Goddard (of Hot Chip fame) and Raf Rundell. They teamed up back in 2009 and their album Be Strong is their first full length record. The debut single of the record, "Work" is really awesome. Check out a remix of that track here. If you want to check out the entire record before purchasing check it out here.
The 2 Bears: Work (St Etienne Remix) by The 2 Bears
Bonus remix:
Death Cab For Cutie - You Are A Tourist (The 2 Bears Remix) by The 2 Bears

"Now Dance" is a new single from Diskjokke for Splendour's 7" series. The spaced-out beatmaster and producer of Smalltown Supersound fame really puts together a wonderful track. The single features a remix as well. Check it out.
DiskJokke - Now Dance by Splendour

Pretty great video from Avicii...reminds me of this video. Of course not as great as the latter which I really think is one of the best of all time (these two others come to mind, or I am just a sucker for videos played in reverse!).

Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas have a remix of Roxy Music's track "Avalon" originally released in 1982. A winding spaced out (do they do any other kind?) electronic track. For those that don't know Bryan Ferry headed the band Roxy Music back in the 1970s. You can see a video of Mr. Ferry performing the song live back in 1982.
Avalon (Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas Version) by BryanFerry
Still really love this rendition of Ferry's track "Alphaville" remixed by London based dude Leo Zero.
Bryan Ferry - 'Alphaville' (Leo Zero Remix) by Leo Zero

Some repeat offenders here this week. The first is an excellent remix of Boys Get Hurt's track "Can't Wait" by our boy Bit Funk.
Boys Get Hurt - Can't Wait (Bit Funk Remix) by Bit Funk
Another artist featured here many times before is DCup aka Australia's Duncan MacLennan. This is an exceptional remixed dance number by Gotye. Don't miss it.
Gotye - Someone I Used To Know (Taste Of Honey edit by Dcup) by dcupmusic
The final track by Mecca:83 is a really mellow hip hop instrumental from his Daybreak record which was recorded in 24 hrs. Pretty impressive stuff. You can get the whole album here.
Mecca:83 - 2AM Samba by Solar Sound System

Great new video from Hip Hop duo Kidz in the Hall. "I Swear" is off their 2011 record,Ocassion. Check it out.

Italian producer Fabio Brocato, AKA Broke One, dropped this superbly housey remix of Groovefinder's  "All This Love That I'm Giving". So smoooooth.


Bonus Broke One:

Cruising the neon-washed strip in a white 1989 Lamborghini Countach, That's the first thing that popped into my head when I heard this new track from LA's own Plastic Plates.  He calls this song'Toys'--maybe because of the toy piano in melody, I wonder?--but this song shows off this talented producer's utterly fantastic synth work. With no Lambo to cruise with, I'll just have to flip this song on repeat and keep daydreaming.
  Toys by PLASTiC PLATES

Snowing like crazy here in Chicago. Unlike Seattle we actually have snow plows. We also benefit from not having any hills. Anyways lets get to the some great music for your weekend. First is just one in a series of awesome cuts from the duo Oliver. We love ourselves some U-Tern over here at Analog Giant.
  Oliver - Dirty Talk by weareoliver
The next track is from another duo. Casual Encounters is a group made up of Shawn Mac and Chas Bronz who are based in Boston and Houston. Their remix of The Rapture is pretty excellent.
  The Rapture - How Deep Is Your Love (Casual Encounters Remix) [FREE DOWNLOAD!] by Casual Encounters
Last track is from Oslo's Todd Terje. Check out his remix of Bombay Bicycle Club's track. Have a great weekend everyone and try and stay warm. Peace!
  BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB - Lights Out Words Gone (Todd Terje remix) by toddterje

Best blurb..."Maybe this is fun? Maybe it isn't." I am glad Paul calling Santorum "Overly sensitive" made the cut.

New Yorker Matthew Dear has a long track record of making great electronic music. His new five-track EP, Headcage is out now on Ghostly International. The music is great but what might be even better is the series of abstract videos that have been made to go along with the record. You can listen to the entire record here. Check it out.

Listen: Matthew Dear - "In the Middle (I Met You)"

You guys already know TEED pulls off some of the very finest remixes (that remix of Katy Perry's Firework, of all things, was on repeat for weeks), so it should come as no surprise that his latest is in fine form. This time the Feathered One takes on Jonquil's 'It's my Part' and will appear as a B Side on that forthcoming single, coming Feb 27th. Speaking on Jonquil, they are both A) talented and B) pictured above, so check them out.

  Jonquil - It's My Part (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix) by Blessing Force

Let's talk Getto. Hands down one of my favorite duos of 2011, and already looking like strong contenders for my most-played of 2012. Tony Saputo (formerly known as Swivel Hips) and Maurice Tamraz are often busy pumping out some of the finest disco house remixes this side of Go Go Bizkitt, but their original material is just as delectable (as you'll hear for yourself from the free sample below). The new Represent EP drops on 1/30, so don't miss it.

  J PAUL GETTO - Represent (Edit) [Represent EP out 01/30/12 on Guesthouse Music] by J Paul Getto

  J PAUL GETTO - Put On Some Clothes (Edit) [Represent EP out 01/30/12 on Guesthouse Music] by J Paul Getto

  J PAUL GETTO - Stop Messin With My Love (Edit) [Represent EP out 01/30/12 on Guesthouse Music] by J Paul Getto

First thing is first I love this jam from Sorcerer. Has a great intro and build up and then just rolls with a steady baseline. Really good stuff, I think this maybe his best to date. Big fan of Sorcerer.
  Universal Vision by sorcerermusic
The next is a unbelievable remix by Mr. Falke. "Reaching Out" is guaranteed to get you dancing...unless of course you don't like Hall and Oats. That said if you don't like Hall and Oats you have larger issues...
Reaching Out (Fred Falke remix) by Fred Falke
Last but of course not least is our dude Bit Funk. Its been awhile and we totally overlook his track "A Night On the Northside." An excellent track that he has kindly made downloadable that will bring your party into high gear. What do I know about bringing a party into high gear? Admitably nothing. But seems like it would work. Anyways, have a great weekend all. Peace!
  Bit Funk - A Night On The North Side by Bit Funk
Artwork courtesy of Sorcerer's SoundCloud.

One of the things I like about Theophilus London, besides his style and cadence, is that he works with producers that are doing big things in the bass and electronic world, such as Machinedrum, and now Rustie!

Last Night (LVRS ANTHEM) by Theophilus London (LVRS)

If you are in the Seattle or Vancouver area, check him out next week with Thee Satisfaction on the 17th at Neumos, and Niña Mendoza on the 18th at Fortune Sound Club!