FLASH

Flashback in time, 1968 to be more precise. Marquis of Kensington consisted of Robert Wace (The Kinks manager at the time) and Mike Leander. They've got a relatively short discography (just 3 releases) but a good one.

Marquis of Kensington - Flash (ALT)

WHAT OF OUR FUTURE?

All things come to an end and sometimes way too early. Cazals have split. They've produced one album to be proud of, What Of Our Future, but have now called it a day. Reason to be sad but this isn't the last thing you'll hear from the boys. For example, Dubka (Martin) and Luca C. have been working with Ali Love for a while; you might remember him from 'Smoke and Mirrors' on SSSSOUNDTRACK PT. II and his 'Diminishing Returns' has been on repeat over here. Both Luca and Warren will feature in the band 'I Blame Coco' and Daniel's new music project is called Blank Spaces (his demos sound very promising). As for Phil, he's working with none other than Serge Santiago. So let's not be sad, there's a bright future ahead.

Ali Love - Diminishing Returns (ALT)


Thanks, TMS, for the track!

TREAT PLEASE

You know every excuse is good to give/get a little treat. Tensnake is well aware of this and had a gift for you on Halloween. However, for all of you who were too busy trick-or-treating; here it is. Since i've managed not to talk about Tensnake on here yet, I can't make this post without mentioning what an excellent remixer he is too. The Sally Shapiro one isn't exactly new but it really sums up what i like about him so much.

Tensnake - False Pretender (zombie too) (ALT)


Sally Shapiro - I'll Be By Your Side (Tensnake Remix) (ALT)

SOUND OF ACID

I told you there would be more and here it is! Acid Washed has quite a sound and if you remember the Sébastien Tellier remix I posted a while back you'll recognise it easily. They're releasing their debut EP on Record Makers November 23rd, featuring the track below and a track called Snake, backed up with remixes by Blackstrobe and Gavin Russom (DFA) respectively. Sounds delicious.

Acid Washed - General Motors, Detroit, America (ALT)


PS - it's got quite a hypnotising video by Anthony Burrill

MY LOVE, MY GREEN EYED LOVE

The small number of people that didn't know this yet will probably be happy they discover it now. Playing it ten times in a row can make up for lost time.

Mayer Hawthorne - Green Eyed Love (Classixx Remix) (ALT)

JE JOUE DU SYNTHETISEUR

It was nearly a year ago that a track called Synthétiseur brought a band called Housse De Racket to my attention, who were just about to bring out their debut album. A gig later their live version got me even more intrigued (definitely a must-see) and with every remix that surfaces i'm reminded of how much i love this track. Obviously, this also applies to the latest Gonzales rework. On top of that there's a cool Synthétiseur video too. And if that's not enough, the boys have made a great mixtape, side A - Funky (yes there's a B-side to this too..!) love.

Housse De Racket - Synhtétiseur (Gonzales Rework) (ALT)


Housse De Racket - Mixtape side A - Funky (tracklisting included)

SSSSOUNDTRACK PT.IV - PHARAO BLACK MAGIC EDITION

I'm very happy to present you the latest edition of the SSSSOUNDTRACK project, compiled & mixed by Swiss duo Pharao Black Magic. You might remember them from their Ecce remix I posted a while back; a different version of that same remix will be released on People In the Sky's compilation "You Will Know Us By The Trail of Avant Pop", out November 16. Another remix is coming at the end of the month and original PBM tracks should surface early next year!
Ok, back to the SSSSOUNDTRACK now, the boys have done an impressive job mixing - among others - Prins Thomas, Air France, Thin White Duke, Linus Loves, Flight Facilities, Lifelike, Pete Herbert, Junkie XL, Electric Light Orchestra and so much more to be discovered.
LISTEN to the SSSSOUNDTRACK & download it HERE! And if you still can't get enough, their September mix is highly recommended!

MONSIEUR ARNAUD REVISITED

Arnaud Rebotini (Mr. Black Strobe) brought us his album Music Components last year, but this year he's back with the revisited version, Music Components REV2. It includes top quality revisions by among others Discodeine, Acid Washed, Jesper Dählback, Xaver Naudascher, Chloé, Steve Moore,.. so many good ones actually. Out 26th October on Citizen Records!

Arnaud Rebotini - Horns of Innocence (Revised by Xaver Naudascher) (ALT)


Arnaud Rebotini - 777 (Revised by Discodeine) (ALT)


PS - really excited about the new SSSSOUNDTRACK, it'll be online in the next few days!

YOU WILL NEVER BE A STRANGER

Binary is bringing out it's new compilation LA Lights today, one of the tracks included is Keenhouse's nifty track Ar-ies. He's been around for a while, but I'd like to say this is the best he's been up to yet. Do judge for yourself.
There's been floating around some remixes for this track, the one below is by Hemingway who will be no stranger to longtime SSSSOUND! readers. It's everything it needs to be; bright, summery, and 100% Hemingway.

Keenhouse - Ar-ies (ALT)


Keenhouse - Ari-es (Hemingway's Starlight Yacht Remix) (ALT)

BOGDAN

I had some very nice treats in my inbox this week, one of them was this beautiful edit by Bogdan. It's a great representation of the rest of his work; all very good, have a listen on his Soundcloud page. A personal SSSSOUND! favourite is his Chic edit, but then again, how can Chic not be a favourite?

Johanna Billing vs Arthur Russell - This Is How We Walk On The Moon (Bogdan Edit) (ALT)


Chic - i want your love (Bogdan edit) (ALT)

JESSICA SIX

Jessica 6 is Morgan Wiley, Andrew Raposo (you might know them from Automato) and Nomi Ruiz whose vocals you will surely recognise from Hercules & Love Affair. Fun Girl is what is to be expected from DFA musicians (=top quality), but be completley surprised by the B-side of the single, Not Anymore. (Have a listen on their myspace). Fun Girl's got excellent remixes by Liv Spencer and Keinemusik.

Jessica 6 - Fun Girl (ALT)



PS - new SSSSOUNDTRACK coming soon, keep an eye out!

BUENOS AIRES

Turzi is bringing out a new EP in October, featuring tracks Buenos Aires and Bombay from "B", their sophomore album to "A" (coming out 27th October). Buenos Aires is a very dark yet beautiful song, with a vibe that is sometimes reminiscent of Poni Hoax - though i use the comparison solely to give an idea of what to expect. The Sébastien Tellier & Romain rework lacks the Eastern influences of the original but adds the Sébastien touch to it, breathy vocals included. Winner!

Turzi - Buenos Aires (ALT)


Turzi - New Beat in Buenos Aires, a Sébastien Tellier & Romain Turzi remix (ALT)

DISCO GODS

There's some favourites i've been meaning to talk about and still haven't (oops...) One of them: Serge Santiago! (Tom Neville, don't worry, I like you too) And in fact, well, Kano made great music too. All worth checking out.

Kano - It's a war (Serge Santiago & Tom Neville Edit) (ALT)

THEY RAN AWAY

This remix shows why you should miss the times Alan Braxe & Fred falke still got along & worked together... I have seriously overplayed this track two(?) years ago and just came across it again. Still so nice.

Jamiroquai - Runaway (Alan Braxe and Fred Falke Dub) (ALT)



I'm off for a few days - see you soon!

AKIN TO DANCIN

The Horrors have always seemed to surprise me, first time was when they remixed Digitalism's Pogo, second time with the very intriguing Sea Within a Sea and when I read they remixed Heartbreak, I can say I was sort of excited. It did live up to expectations, especially the synthy second part of the song. Makes me consider they might be good.

Heartbreak - Akin To Dancin (The Horrors Remix) (ALT)



Thanks, Nightmagnets