Zodiac Cartel: Weapons of Choice 02

Number 2 of 3 in Zodiac Cartel's Weapons of Choice series is his remix of Santigold's (formerly known as Santogold, in case you were wondering) "L.E.S. Artistes". Zodiac Cartel is giving away 3 free remixes to the public, all at 320 kbps, and with this one done he's 2/3 of the way done. I haven't followed his career extremely closely, but of what I've heard this is easily my favorite track he's made. It's just an excellent fidget/electro remix full of synths and crazy bass. You're going to like this one.

Santigold - L.E.S. Artistes (Zodiac Cartel Remix) (ALT) [Most Fancied]

Bonus:

Brockdorff Klanglabor - Frohe Schritte (I'm Not A Band Remix) (ALT)

Heartbreaker (Laidback Luke Remix)

I don't like to talk badly about any artist on the blog, but I have to say I was disappointed with MSTRKRFT's new album, Fist of God. I won't go in to the details of why I didn't like it because that's not what this post is about. One of the songs I thought was fairly bearable on the album was the track "Heartbreaker" featuring the previously-MSTRKRFT-remixed John Legend. I guess Laidback Luke and me have similar taste because he just turned in his remix of the track to the RCRD LBL site. It's one of the better Laidback Luke remixes I've heard in a while; it might even beat out the "White Knight Two" remix. It adds a much needed drop in the middle and some creative synth work to go with it. Check it out.

MSTRKRFT - Heartbreaker (Featuring John Legend) (Laidback Luke Remix) (ALT) [Most Fancied]

Speaking of Laidback Luke, I just found this remix (also on RCRD LBL) of his new single with Diplo by Bombaman. Really good remix. I can't wait for the original.

Diplo & Laidback Luke - Hey! (Bombaman Remix) (ALT)

*By the way, we've decided to bring back the [Most Fancied] feature upon request from several readers. Hope it's helpful.*

New Trumpdisco

They never seem to disappoint. Trumpdisco have continually brought us hard-hitting ear-splitting electro for the last year or so, and I think they're finally starting to get some recognition! As we watch their rise to stardom here are a few more tracks to keep us satisfied. Their latest original is a wild Proxy-esque electro track. Many artists who make club bangers often shy away from sampling and instead do it all from scratch so it's always interesting to hear an artist use a nice sample even in something harder like this. Speaking of Proxy, this next track is a remix of the enormously-hyped "Who Are You". People went nuts over that clip of The Bloody Beetroots remix, but we might have another contender for best remix of "Who Are You" right here. Enjoy.

Trumpdisco - 1971 (ALT)

Proxy - Who Are You (Trumpdisco Edit) (ALT)

Bonus:

Keith & Supabeatz - Like This (ALT)

Fancy Sounds July Chart

1. Simian Mobile Disco - Audacity of Huge

2. Noob & Brodinski - Peanuts Club

3. Boys Noize - Starter

4. Duck sauce - aNYway

5. L-Vis 1990 - United Groove

6. Major Lazer - When You Hear the Bassline (Dance Area Remix)

7. Bag Raiders - Shooting Stars (Kris Menace Remix)

8. Dj Gant Man - Juke Dat Girl (Nadastrom Rmx)

9. Feadz - Age 21

10. Maybb - Touring In Ny

Heartbreaker

DIGIRAATII

Up until last week I hadn't heard of DIGIRAATII, but I was happy to discover these Cleveland natives and the bangers they've been making. It always makes me happy when I'm scrambling through our daily e-mails and find a great new artist like these guys. Their sound isn't quite innovative or anything, but they're not one of those cheap imitations that are popping up all over the place. These guys know what they're doing. DIGIRAATII make fun club music that will knock you right out of your seat. These first two are originals of theirs (first one is an MJ tribute-ish track) and both are great electro tracks with cool sampling and solid beats. The rest are remixes. I'm really digging how they slow it down in some of the tracks in bring in a dubstep-like feel for a little while. Pretty cool.

DIGIRAATII - Blood On The Dancefloor (ALT)

DIGIRAATII - Make Noize (ALT)

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (DIGIRAATII Dance Til You're Dead Remix) (ALT)

NightWaves - She's Electric (DIGIRAATII Disco Overload Remix) (ALT)

Amanda Blank - Get It Now (DIGIRAATII Remix) (ALT)

Thomas Bangalter and Gonzales

Who wants to explain this to me?

Salvation

This remix might be one of the most epic remixes of 2009. Strip Steve takes you on a 303 filled voyage to a very smooth house breakdown that can make anyone feel amazing. This would be great to hear really late in the night at a club. Really good job by Strip Steve on this one!

Dave P & Adam Sparkle - Delaze (Strip Steve's 9 Minute Journey To Salvation Mix) (ALT)

Major Remixing

The boys have done it again. Major Lazer's Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do is making all kinds of noise throughout the music industry; getting the attention of not just blogs and scenesters, but serious recognition from important industry staples such as Rolling Stone magazine. One of the most exciting and excellent things that comes with a project like this is the remixes. New remixes are appearing everyday making them impossible to ignore. From artists who were lucky enough to find the song stems, and make their way on to a few blogs, all the way to some of the biggest remixers in the game. This is massive. I've found two remixes that I think are pretty special, and there are infinite more mixes that you can find all over the web.

The first one I wanted to show you guys comes from Sticky K. After releasing a very well received EP on Switch's exclusive Dubsided label, Sticky K started getting some real attention. His latest venture is this remix of "Jump Up". The track is pretty out there, and I questioned it a little upon first listen, but the more I listen the more I like. A huge electro feel gives it a club vibe while the vocals and beat keeps the Jamaican feel that Major Lazer is meant to supply. Don't be surprised if you find yourself bobbing along.

Major Lazer - Jump Up ft. Supahype (Sticky K Remix) (ALT)

Next is one from Boys Noize Rec. super kid Djedjotronic. Anything this man touches turns to fun bouncy electronic gold. With a serious departure from the original surf party feel of the track Djedjotronic turns this one in to a bouncier tune that is right on the edge of annoyingly repetitive with the Santigold loop. Despite that last bit this remix is definitely a must have.

Major Lazer - Hold the Line (Djedjotronic Mix) (ALT)

Bonus:

Crystal Fighters - Xtatic Truth (L-VIS 1990 Remix) (ALT)

Track Of The Day (5/26/09)

Hey everybody. Sorry about the lack of posting lately. I had a great trip to Europe, and a few solid days of recovery from the 13 hours of flying home. So now I'm ready to give you some more of what you love. Thanks to everyone else here at FS for holding it down, of course. Here's a track to help you chill out and enjoy a nice sunny summer day. 

Fischerspooner - Danse en France (ALT)

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