Alright been slacking a bit this last week but am glad that M and E have picked up that slack. Was on vacation with the family. Was a great trip and good to be back. Have some good stuff sitting on the hard drive that I am looking forward to sharing. For now though a classic...

"Now back to the good part..." Awesome.

It's Memorial Day weekend here in the states, so I've cooked up a disco-themed Music for your Weekend selection for your party enjoyment. First up is this undeniably smooth edit of George Benson's "Give Me The Night" by Disco Tech. And then we've got this so very...fresh Kool & The Gang edit from Gabriel Alexander. And finally, Vancouver, BC local Laberge posted this "Million Dollar Party", and it's exactly the kind of track I would play at just such a festivity.

A couple of these tracks have free downloads, so be sure to click through and grab 'em while you can. Have a great weekend!
George Benson - Give Me The Night (Disco Tech Edit) by Disco Tech
Kool's Fresh (Edit) by gabrielalexander
Million dollar party by laberge
Photo by slightlynorth.

Celebrate the start of summer in the French tradition with this superb mix from the mighty LIFELIKE. If this is a taste of what's on the menu for June, sign me up for the full course. Here's the tracklist:

1- YUKSEK - Mister Dangerous - Barclay/Universal
2- ETIENNE DE CRECY - No Brain - Alex Gopher & P.Devin Remix - Different
3- RETROGRADE - Reset - Deconstruction Rec.
4- MENACE & ADAM - Missile Test - Fred Falke remix - Work-It-Baby
5- LIFELIKE - Motion - ComputerScience - PROMO
6- JUSTICE - Civilisation - Ed Banger/Because Music
7- DAFT PUNK - End Of Line - Photek remix - Disney
8- YEAH YEAH YEAHs - Heads Will Roll - A-Trak remix - Interscope
9- FATBOY SLIM s HERVE - Machine Can Do The Work - Skint rec.
10- DAVY DMX - The Dmx Will Rock - Streetsound Electro
11- THE BLOODY SISTERS (T.B.S.) - Slammin' - Sismic Music
12- DAFT PUNK - SuperHeroes - LIFELIKE re-edit - Virgin
13- PHANTOMs REVENGE - Long Time No Seen - PROMO
14- VISITOR - Coming Home - LIFELIKE remix - PROMO
15- EVIL NINE - Its You -
16- GORDON GECKO - Wall Street - (french voice over)
17- ADAM KESHER - Hour Of The Wulf - LIFELIKE remix - Disque Primeur
18- SIRIUSMO - Feromonikon - Monkeytown Rec.
19- N.V.D - Le Castle Vania - Computer Club remix - Audio Surf
20- LIFELIKE & KRIS MENACE - Discopolis - ALAN BRAXE remix - Vulture/Defected
21- KRIS MENACE - Phoenix - Size Rec.
21- HIS MAJESTY ANDRE - Hearts - Cheap Thrills
22- SEBASTIAN - Embody - Ed Banger

  LIFELIKE DJ Set _ June 2011 by LIFELIKE

Following up on last week's post about Peter & The Magician's new "Twist" single, here's a fantastic minimix they cooked up to promote the full EP. Those tracks include "Twist", "La Fiorentina" and "Love in Rimini". The EP is out on Kitsuné June 20th. Definitely worth checking out!


  Peter & The Magician "Twist" EP (Preview) by TheMagician

Just to add to my attraction to 90s R&B sampling in a modern electronic way, here comes Lando Kal's "Further". He flipped SWV's "You're The One" into a funky garage tune.

One of my absolute favorite acts of last year, Reset!, just casually dropped a preview of their new "Love & Revolution" EP. These guys harness the power of every squelch, bleep, bloop, and squeal imaginable and layer it over fist-pumpin' Italian "turbofunk". Everything they do is right up my alley, but this Calypsoul track is especially good. You can pick up this EP when it releases June 6th on Cheap Thrills. I'm going to be all over this.

  Calypsoul - Preview [Cheap Thrills] by RESET!

  Love & Revolution - Preview [Cheap Thrills] by RESET!

Check out this new Ghosts of Venice remix of Bit Funk's "She's Got Two Hearts"! Both artists are longtime favorites here at Analog Giant. Word on this track is you can find the full release (including a Treasure Fingers remix!) on June 29th. I'm still mad I missed Bit Funk last time he was in Seattle. Grr.

  Bit Funk - She's Got Two Hearts (Ghosts Of Venice Remix) by Bit Funk

In the mood for some slow jams? This superb set by Acos CoolKAs, aka Konstantin Atomas and Vasiliy Basalaev, was recorded for the Leningradskiy Disco Klub podcast. I could bliss out to this all day.


  Acos CoolKAs - Leningradskiy Disco Klub by Acos CoolKAs

What's not to love about the sound of this Geisha Twins remix of Ellie Goulding's "Lights"? This has to be one of my favorite tracks from Michael and Zac, the much vaunted Geisha Twins--a production duo that, well, seriously produces. Free download from the Soundcloud link, too!

  Ellie Goulding - Lights (Geisha Twins Remix) (Free Download) by Geisha Twins

Bonus Mix:

  Tiltmag.com [Exclusive Summer Mix] by Geisha Twins

It seems like both Justin Faust and The Phantom's Revenge are everywhere this week--and this, my friends, is a very good thing. What better track to illustrate this point than a brand new Justin Faust remix of a track by The Phantom's Revenge?! Suddenly, Friday gets that much better.
The Phantom's Revenge - Mr. Fahrenheit (Justin Faust Remix) by Justin Faust

Air France II is brought to you by the production duos of Art Nouveau (France) and LOL Boys (LA/Montreal). After 2 minutes in, the piano riff starts, and what sounds like a 90s R&B vocal sample, added with the punchy drums and hand claps makes for a unexpected harmonious combination.

Art Nouveau & LOL Boys - Air France II by dementomori

I just saw the video of my favorite track off of Toro Y Moi's "Underneath the Pine" album, the chill boogie-tinged "New Beat". His tour hits North America in the Fall, and comes to the Northwest the end of September (special appearance at Seattle's Bumbershoot), so make sure you check him out!

Quick festival announcement for all my fellow midwesterners. A hip hop extravaganza of sorts is coming to Shakopee, Minnesota. I have no idea where Shankopee is but I am sure everyone is familiar with how to use Google Maps.

Soundset will be there May 29th and features Big Boi, De La Soul, Macklemore (pictured), Ryan Lewis, Blueprint, Looptroop Rockers, Atmosphere and a bunch more. It is one of the only all hip hop festivals around. Check it out.
Loving You by Macklemore
Atmosphere - She's Enough by rhymesayers
Blueprint - So Alive - Budo Remix by rhymesayers

Super funky track from Peter & The Magician, which is, according to the consistently excellent Too Many Sebastians, a collaboration between The Magician and "some chap called Yuksek." Is it just me, or is there a definite Funky Town vibe from this one? Anyway, the track is part of the Kitsuné Maison Compilation 11. Another thing that is both excellent and consistent.

  Peter & The Magician "Twist" by TheMagician

It's always a good day when you discover Justin Faust released a new mix, and I'm loving these "Pre Party Jamz" he cooked up for Nicky Digital. A lot of Analog Giant favorite artists on the tracklist. The man really knows how to throw together a mean mix. Don't miss the free download!

  Pre Party Jamz Vol. 120: Justin Faust by Justin Faust

Tracklist:

StewRat - Disagreements
JNL - Beausejour
Oliver - All Night
Hemingway - Hemisphere (Demo)
Show Your Shoe - Pandi (Extended Mix)
Pierre De La Touche - Song Of The Sirens (Louis La Roche Remix)
Fare Soldi - Cassa Forte
Melee - No Love Lost
Xinobi - Hawaii
Blende - Egypto
Nightdrugs - My World
The Phantom's Revenge & So Gold - Toasted
Le Knight Club - Nymphae Song
The Phantom's Revenge - Mr. Fahrenheit (Justin Faust Remix)
Broke One - Go Go Go (Treasure Fingers Remix)
LaZebra- Piano Dancin
J Paul Getto - Just for You
Chris Malinchak - It's Your Life
Moonchild - You And Nothing Else
Lars Moston & Ben Mono - Can't Stop 
Download here.

First handful of remixes from the upcoming EP "I Gotta Rokk" which is the first single of DJ Shadow's new album The Less You Know the Better. The EP features remixes of some of the other tracks off the record. "Been Trying" is a great sounding track. Check out some snippets off the EP.
Been Trying (LP Version)- Snippet by djshadow

Happy Friday. A big thank you to E and Melenie who have been keeping AG fresh for the week. So much good music. It is hard to keep up. First off a great track off the NW label SubPop from the fantastic Washed Out. Subpop has even made the track available free for download. Check it out. The next track is from an AG favorite Russ Chimes. His remix of Broke One's track "Go Go Go" is a great weekend track that should not be missed. The last track is a oldie but a goodie...Alex Metric's epic remix of Phoenix's "Lisztomania." Have a great weekend everyone. Peace always.
Washed Out - Eyes Be Closed by subpop
Broke One - Go Go Go (Russ Chimes' Gunman Remix) by Russ Chimes
Phoenix - Lisztomania (Alex Metric Remix) by alexmetric

Californnnnnnia! Brand new music from the indomitable Go Go Bizkitt, and a helluva way to use this sample. Word from the Bizkitt is he's hitting U.S. shores in August. No word if he'll be hitting the city of Compton, but he better make his way up to Seattle!
Coming to Cali // June 2011 by Go Go Bizkitt!

Photo by szeke.

We're excited to announce that you can find us on the brand new Hype Machine Radio iPhone app! With this app, you can turn Analog Giant (and other blogs you like) into a mobile radio station. You can favorite songs and even hit a button to check out the blog post that corresponds with the song you're listening to. While you're listening, you can also skip a limited number of songs that you're not into--sort of like Pandora. The app costs $2.99 in the App Store, and no, we don't get a cut of sales--we just think the app is a really cool idea.

And you're familiar with The Hype Machine website, right? If not, you absolutely have to go check it out--it's basically a musical stream of consciousness from the best music blogs on the internet. One of the best places to find new music. So anyway, now you can listen to Analog Giant just about anywhere.

Just how good is this remix from The Phantom's Revenge? Quite. Brand new work from the quirky and jaw-droppingly talented producer, this time remixing Taxi Driver from Mothers of Charleston. This is the kind of song that can make you lose control of your limbs.
Mothers Of Charleston ft Kyle Lukas - Taxi Driver (The Phantom's Revenge Remix) by The Phantom's Revenge

Bonus Phantom "His Dudeness" Mix:
His Dudeness by The Phantom's Revenge

Really feeling this remix by Jacques Greene of Katy B's "Broken Record" - her voice over the deep funky garage beat - ooh!

Katy B - "Broken Record" (Jacques Greene Remix)

You may have heard of Quadron, but do you know who is behind those melodic electro-soulful productions? Robin Hannibal is a very talented producer who aside from Quadron, is also a part of Boom Clap Bachelors (who just released a new EP).

In this track sung by Szjerdene, Hannibal creates a sound that mixes retro sounds of horns and synths but keeps it modern.

Szjerdene - Lead The Way by Plug Research

Other examples of his work that I enjoy are from the Red Bull Music Academy - Various Assets - Not For Sale - London 2010 compilation, where he is influenced by deep house to chillwave to boogie to the Hudson Mohawke assisted bass heavy R&B:

Robin Hannibal and Jullian Gomes - "I Need Your Love"

B. Bravo and Robin Hannibal - "What's It Gonna Be"

Master Mp6 60 and Robin Hannibal - "Rocking All Night"

Hudson Mohawke, Robin Hannibal & Myele Manzanza-"Ain't Nobody Like You"

Star Slinger released "Mornin'" last year, and now there is a video directed by Alan Jensen to match the upbeat, bright feeling of the (Curtis Mayfield produced) Staple Singers sampled song.
Star Slinger - Mornin' by Star Slinger

This young producer from Ohio, StewRat released a new soul electronic beat tape suitable for Spring comprised of his chopped up samples, reminiscent of Dilla. The beat on the track "Butt" slaps (no pun intended)!

Soundcloud is dropping gems today. First a new track Onra, next a really nice remix of NY's group Holy Ghost! by fellow New Yorker, DJ and producer Eli Escobar. Really great track and an equally great remix. Check it out.
Holy Ghost! - Say My Name (Eli Escobar Remix) by EliEscobar

Really funky electro track from AG favorite beat maker Onra. The French producer is on top of his game with this latest track.
Onra - L.O.V.E by Onra

Monsieur Adi has been responsible for more than a few utterly brilliant songs and remixes over the last year, all dusted with magic. I get some Daft Punk and Justice vibes, for sure, but he's got his own sound. I'm liking this new uplifting electro/house type thang, "Last Stand", with vocals by Gary Go. You should also skip on over to "Chariot" for a completely different style. I'm looking forward to hearing what's next from Monsieur Adi.
Last Stand (ft. Gary Go) [Full Track] by Monsieur Adi
Chariot by Monsieur Adi
Nicki Minaj - Moment For Life (Monsieur Adi Remix) (Edit) by Monsieur Adi

Let's kick this week off right with a little disco. Or at least some tracks in the disco spirit, right? As a follow-up to an earlier post about Mix Chopin's new EP, the man dropped his magnificent new "When I'm With You" single on Soundcloud. Before was just a teaser--this is the full meal deal, and man is it tasty. I've got a feeling I'll be playing this one all summer. Next up is a boot-shakin' remix of Neighbour & Think Tanks's "Lando" from Tal M Klein, released last month on Home Breakin Records. Rounding out today's set is a Rolling Stones remix from London-based producer Debonair. That's a feel good track right there.
Mix Chopin - When I'm With You by Mix Chopin
Neighbour & Think Tank - Lando (Tal M Klein Mix) by Homebreakin Records
The Rolling Stones - Too Much Blood (Debonairs Too Much Dub) by Debonair

A couple days late but there is still some time left in your weekend to enjoy these selected tracks. First is a remix from Aussie Cassian of the John Legend cover of Adele's hit, the next is track by Bay Area musician Jonas Reinhardt with production by Norweigen space electro master Prins Thomas, the final track is a remix of Cut Copy's track "Need you now" by the electronic master Carl Craig (pictured). Check em out and enjoy the rest of your weekend. Peace! Rolling In The Deep, Just A Bitter Love (Cassian Edit) by cassian
Jonas Reinhardt - Glide Along (produced by Prins Thomas) by Jonas Reinhardt
Need You Now (Carl Craig Remix) by cutcopymusic