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Interview: Walk Off The Earth

Heather Frazier — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:46:58 +0000

I got a chance to have some burning questions answered by the band, Walk Off The Earth, who recently appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to perform their cover of Gotye‘s “Somebody I Used To Know,” (which I posted a few weeks ago, but in case you haven’t seen it…here it is).

And here’s their performance on Ellen:

Walk Off The Earth is made of 5 people: Gianni, Marshall, Taylor, Joel and Sarah. So, with out further adieu, here we go:

MA: How did the 5 of you come together?

Sarah: 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 5! Voila! That’s us!

MA: Any story behind the name ‘Walk Off The Earth’?

Gianni: The band name we liked because when we make music we want it to take people away from the everyday. We want people to walk off the earth and in to the happiest place in their minds.

MA: Favorite activities (besides Ceiling Kicking)?

Sarah: Throwing instruments, jumping on trampolines, singing, making music and dancing.

MA: Favorite TV shows, past or present?

Sarah: The Muppet Show.

MA: Weird superstitions you use or abide by?

Sarah: I make wishes in to those fluffy flowers in the summer and blow them in to the air genuinely believing they will come true as long as no one else wishes on that one.

MA: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?

Sarah: Making other music. I don’t know. I teach yoga as well.

MA: Taylor, do you love the ‘Epic Beard Guy’ persona? AND, do you have and wear the tee shirt?

Taylor: Um…well I guess it’s alright. I don’t wear the shirt but I know some people do enjoy it from time to time.

MA: Where would you like to be in 3 years time?

Sarah: Playing a rock show in outer space.

MA: Favorite thing Ellen said to you last week?

Sarah: “Well it’s a good thing you don’t play ukelele.”

MA: Plans you have going down in the next 2 weeks?

Gianni: We are writing and recording a bunch of new stuff. Releasing a couple new videos and songs!

Whoa!: Walk Off the Earth – “Somebody I Used to Know” (Gotye Cover) (musicallyamusing.com)

New Video: Miike Snow – “Paddling Out”

Heather Frazier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:18:17 +0000

Here’s the new vid for Miike Snow’s “Paddling Out” from his next album, Happy To You, which is out next month. We’re getting closer!

Newest Love: Keepaway – “Cake”

Heather Frazier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:09:49 +0000

“Cake” is overly bright, intensely catchy and it sounds like everything.

Check out this video for Keepaway’s “Cake”, off their debut album Black Flute. In this case, there IS cake for the curious!!!

MP3: Grouplove – “Tongue Tied” (Gigamesh Remix)

Heather Frazier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:32:55 +0000

Download: Grouplove – “Tongue Tied” (Gigamesh Remix)

New Music: Gigamesh (musicallyamusing.com)

Video: Serge Devant – “On Your Own”

Heather Frazier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:04:36 +0000

Shot on location between the misty hills and rolling streets of San Francisco, and the searing heat of downtown Miami during the city’s famous Art Basel Week, the video for “On Your Own” was written, co-produced and co-directed by the Serge Devant himself.

“The story follows a struggling artist in that moment when the whole world seems to collapse around him,” explained Serge from his studio in New York, “but he sees his sleeping girlfriend and can’t help himself but paint her. It’s about that moment when you focus on the one truly beautiful thing that you have, escape into it and produce something genuinely breathtaking and from the heart.”

But in the face of mounting debts and an untimely eviction notice the artist’s companion, played by stunning Russian model Anna Vishnevskaya, fails to find solace in our hero’s work and leaves her love behind. Cue rage, passion and paintings flying out of windows – landing at the feet of an impressed Serge Devant and a cuing complete turnaround of fortunes.

Impressively, the artwork that features throughout the video is the work of Russian painter Andrei Sharov and was commissioned specifically for the video after Devant met the artist in Monaco.

With a full package of remixes from the likes of David Tort, Stephan Luke and Thomas Sagstad & Mike Hawkins, Serge Devant “On Your Own” is out now through www.beatport.com.

With its official release date still over a month away, Recollected – Devant’s second album released through Ultra – is still under wraps, but to celebrate the imminent release of “On Your Own” we’ve received a sneak preview RIGHT HERE. Check out forthcoming tracks “Dice”, “True Faith”, “When You Came Along”, “On Your Own”, “You & Me”, “Far Away”, “Xylo” and Serge’s roaring remix of the classic “3AM Eternal”.

New Mix: The 2 Bears – Whatever the Weather

Heather Frazier — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:25:13 +0000

Today sees the US release of The 2 Bears’ debut album, Be Strong, which is available on vinyl and CD from the DFA store, and digitally via iTunes. In celebration of the full-length release, the Bears are sharing a new mix, “Whatever The Weather,” which premiered on Spinner RPM. The mix features new tracks from DFA labelmates Factory Floor, as well as tracks from Armand Van Helden, Henrik Schwarz, Gino Soccio, Davina and more. You can still snag the first free single from the album, “Work,” via DFA’s Soundcloud too!

A London record through and through, Be Strong ducks and weaves to the myriad sounds of the city, as The 2 Bears pursue the perfect party record. Raf Daddy – aka Raphael Rundell – met Joe Goddard (taking time out from his day job as one fifth of Hot Chip) through a party scene that saw them share deck duties at the legendary Greco-Roman parties. Upon venturing into the studio in an attempt to replicate some of the records that they’d lost themselves in the night before, Raf found himself laying down vocals over Joe’s skipping, bassomatic backing tracks safe in the knowledge that they’d soon be replaced by someone with sweeter, more melodious tones. In the end, it was Raf’s voice that characterized and personalized The 2 Bears.

Over its ten tracks, Be Strong conjures up that elusive spirit of the dancefloor without pretension, and with ultimate precision. It’s a soul record in that it’s from the soul, wearing its imperfections with pride. It’s a dance record in that it’ll get you off your seat. It’s a London record in that it couldn’t have come from any other city in 2011, echoing the glorious schizophrenic sound of a late night cab ride listening to a radio with a mind of its own. With minimal effort and maximum respect from their peers, tracks began to be hammered in clubs and on radio by the likes of Andrew Weatherall, Erol Alkan, Pete Tong and Annie Mac. This summer’s Bear Hug EP cranked things up yet another notch with Chris Moyles giving the track some early morning airings and Elton John and Paul McCartney declaring themselves fans.

The 2 Bears Drop ‘Whatever the Weather’ Mix — Exclusive Download (spinner.com)

Download: My M.O. – “Paper Chase” (Massiv G Remix)

Heather Frazier — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:14:05 +0000

DJ Massiv G (who helped mix some of My M.O.’s record, Bonfire) drops one for the club to get your 2012 booty shaking on the dance floor.

The lyrics “they gonna get your money some way, times is crazy can we make it through another day?” will resonate with those that are unhappy with the ongoing corruption within our political/economic system.

Listen/download: My M.O. – “Paper Chase” ( DJ Massiv G Remix)

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour – Out of Frequency New Album Out Today

Heather Frazier — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:05:27 +0000

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour deliver yet another unforgettable anthem on “Heart Attack.” With its instantly memorable melody and caffeinated beat, the song is perfect for singing in cars and bedrooms and guaranteed to invade dance floors. PopMatters premiered the spaced out “Heart Attack” (Cosmic Kids remix) MP3 yesterday.

Click here to listen/download: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour – “Heart Attack” (Cosmic Kids Remix)

(There’s some other free downloads from The Asteroids Galaxy Tour on the page, too!)

Newest Love (+ free DL): The Asteroids Galaxy Tour – “Heart Attack” (CSS remix) (musicallyamusing.com)
New Video: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour – “Major” (Live @ Bowery Ballroom) (musicallyamusing.com)

New Album: MOGUAI – MPIRE

Heather Frazier — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:51:07 +0000

Not many producers get handpicked by deadmau5 to conjure a full length artist album for his prestigious mau5trap imprint; so for German specialist Moguai to get the nod twice in as many years is one hefty testament to the sheer quality, imagination and originality of his musical output.

Now, and less than two years since the critically lauded release of his first ever mau5trap album We Ar Lyve back in April 2010, Moguai returns to the fray, and on the form of his life, for the agonizingly-awaited worldwide release of his latest long-player project – Mpire.

Available to buy now, the album itself is an exquisite piece of craftsmanship; artistically inventive, masterfully honed, perfectly coordinated and not an ounce short of what we’ve come to expect from this outstanding producer, working so consistently at the top of his game. With the juggernaut first single (also titled Mpire) released earlier this month hitting #1 in the overall Beatport chart within days, Moguai now looks set to further silence competitors and wow critics with this stunning new set of fresh, forward-thinking soundscapes, skilfully and thematically tied by an innovative touch that only he can attain.

Diligently incorporating elements of house, techno and electro, this work – two careful years in the making – has Moguai’s signature sound stamped all over it. Whether it’s the luxuriously complex, driving harmonies of “Dynamo” and “Heimaterde,” the progressive artistry of “Lyme” and Tommy Trash collaboration “In ‘N’ Out,” or the relentlessly pounding tech-bedlam that is “N.E.O.,” this stunning album delivers more than it’s fair share of peak-timers to satisfy the cravings of dancefloor junkies worldwide.

But it’s the spellbinding euphoria of tracks such as “Invisible”, ”Styrum” and “Out of Nowhere” that elevate this album to that next level of innovative flair – one that so many artists struggle to achieve. Gentle, hypnotizing and evoking emotions of tranquillity throughout with their mesmerising synth progressions, these welcome moments of calm within an otherwise club-focused collection captivate the soul and carry the listener on a delicate journey through the ethereal. Just one listen and we begin to understand why the mau5 himself insisted so strongly upon another Moguai LP installment.

With some perfectly fitting collaborations and three exclusive offerings to round off proceedings (one each for Beatport, iTunes and Spotify) this album will no doubt become a mainstay in the collections of electronic music lovers young and old for years to come. In true testament to the infamous German composers that came before him, Moguai has created a masterpiece of a symphony that is as diverse as it is ingenious.

Tracklisting

01. Moguai – Smyles

02. Moguai – Mpire

03. Moguai – Dynamo

04. Moguai – Lyme

05. Moguai – Heimaterde

06. Moguai – N.E.O.

07. Moguai – Started

08. Moguai – Deaf by Stereo

09. Moguai – Hush Hush

10. Moguai & Tommy Trash – In N’ Out

11. Moguai feat. Polina – Invisible

12. Moguai – Styrum

13. Moguai & Kosheen – Out of Nowhere

Moguai – Monkey Business (Beatport Exclusive)

Moguai feat. Fiora – Same As You (iTunes Exclusive)

Moguai – Thrasher Disco (Spotify Exclusive)

Preview: Moguai – “Mpire” (musicallyamusing.com)
Fatboy Slim vs. Moguai (musicallyamusing.com)

Oh Minnows – “Just Like Honey”

Heather Frazier — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:23:48 +0000

Oh Minnows has done a beautiful cover of Jesus and Mary Chains “Just Like Honey” as part of the Just Like Honey charity cover compilation.

100% of the profits from all the songs will be donated to Breast Cancer Care.

Oh Minnows plays every instrument on the track himself and recorded it in his home studio in Brooklyn, New York.

Please listen, buy and support this great cause!

Oh Minnows – “Just Like Honey”

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