SummersRadio™ New Video/ Remix! David Bowie - 'Love Is Lost' (Hello Steve Reich Mix by James Murphy for The DFA) (Official Video)
David Bowie has just released a new video for the full length remixed version of his song 'Love Is Lost' online today! The 'Hello Steve Reich Mix by James Murphy for The DFA' clocks in at over ten minutes in length and it's available on the new 3 disc version (2 cd + 1 dvd) of Bowie's latest album 'The Next Day' called 'The Next Day Extra'.
There's also a seven track digital 'The Next Day Extra' EP available separately that includes this remix (available now on iTunes).
This new video features some great computer animation and partial nudity... Enjoy!
SummersRadio™ New Music/ Video! Arcade Fire - 'Reflektor'
Arcade Fire have just released their new single and video 'Reflektor' online! 'Reflektor' was officially released last night (9/9) at 9pm - Montreal time (2am here in London). If you're keen you may have anticipated this post today - as we did finish yesterday off with Tears For Fears covering Arcade Fire.
'Reflektor' is the first single and title track from the band's forthcoming fourth album which is produced by James Murphy and is set for release on October 29th on Merge Records. 'Reflektor' is expected to be a double album as the songs are currently numbered 1 - 7 and 1 - 6 for pre-order on iTunes.
Here is the album cover art:
This is the official video for 'Reflektor' directed by Anton Corbijn - featuring lots of shiny things! You see I believe that Arcade Fire secretly want to be disco stars - really. First there was the remarkable similarity between their song 'Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)' and Blondie's 'Heart Of Glass' - if you think that statement sounds crazy you can revisit this Hood Internet mashup for proof: http://summersradio.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/summersradio-new-mashup-free-download.html
Secondly there's fact that they've enlisted James Murphy (formerly of LCD Soundsystem) as producer - who's well known for infusing indie rock with dance sensibilities. And thirdly we have this video - filled with disco balls - disco outfits, disco shacks - even a discofied coffin - and they're totally raving in the woods around 5:45 in!
I look forward to seeing if there are any official remixes of this track forthcoming (those gurgly bits around 2:40 in would lend well to a techno remix) and even if there aren't, there will most certainly be a number of unofficial remixes heading our way very soon I reckon... Enjoy!
SummersRadio™ New Music + Free Download! Holy Ghost! - 'Teenagers In Heat'
New York City duo Holy Ghost! have just released their new single 'Teenagers In Heat' online today! 'Teenagers In Heat' is a brand new single although apparently it will not feature on their forthcoming new album called 'Dynamics' - which is released September 10th on DFA Records. This is the album cover art by Robert Longo:
'Teenagers In Heat' was co-produced by label boss James Murphy and it sounds like the band have travelled back in time to 1981 as the rather chipper tune would sit well aside songs from New Order, Men Without Hats and Rational Youth.
If you miss out on the free download the two track single (the original plus an instrumental) will be available on iTunes (Canada) on July 16th. The song was just posted on YouTube - it has a mere 11 views so far - I reckon that will change pretty quick... Enjoy!
Yesterday Bowie released his first new single in ten years - and today we have a new Pulp song that took over ten years to record! 'After You' began it's life as an unfinished Pulp demo from 2000 that was never actually recorded. After spending most of last year touring the world the reunited Sheffield band finally decided to record the song - and they received some production help from James Murphy while they were both on the SS Coachella last month.
It's unclear how much of a role the former LCD Soundsystem frontman held in the recording of the single, but while it's distinctly Pulp it also has an atmospheric semi-disco DFA vibe to it - along with some fine upfront guitar work. 'After You' soundtracks a fun night out - with Jarvis chasing after (or stalking?) someone he clearly fancies... Enjoy!
SummersRadio™ New Music + Free Download + Bonus Tracks! Gorillaz featuring James Murphy & Andre 3000 - 'Do Ya Thing' (includes free download!)/ Blursabian (Blur vs Kasabian) - 'There's No LSF' (Party Ben Mashup)/ Gorillaz featuring James Murphy & Andre 3000 - 'Do Ya Thing' (Full 13 Minute Explicit Version)
Gorillaz have just released a new single online featuring James Murphy and Andre 3000! The song is part of the Converse '3 Artists, 1 Song' series - and ties in with the release of the limited edition 'Chuck Taylor Gorillaz Collection' which features artwork designed by Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett:
Truth be told I've had a wicked hangover all day today, so I may be a bit harder to please than usual - but even after multiple listens I'm not sure that this song is to my liking. Although this single is a one off, I'd be much more excited to see/ hear a new song from Blur than Gorillaz.
The idea is certainly not unpossible as Damon Albarn will be reuniting with his Blur mates to headline a concert in London's Hyde Park on August 12 to coincide with the closing ceremonies of the summer Olympics. The concert is billed as the 'Best Of British' and will also feature The Specials and New Order - I want to go! It seems like the perfect time to debut something new, doesn't it?
While I keep that dream alive for now, today we have this new Gorillaz track - 'Do Ya Thing' - featuring former LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy and Outkast's Andre 3000. My first impression was that it sounded rather similar to 'Feel Good Inc.' initially - but with far too many words/ too much knattering - and a much weaker musical backing track. I love James Murphy but I've never been a big fan of falsetto vocals - and Andre 3000's squawking about a new Outkast album is just plain annoying. But that's just my opinon - what do you think?
Bonus Track! Blursabian - 'There's No LSF' (Party Ben Mashup)
I don't normally post a track that isn't to my liking, so I feel a bit soiled with the above post - so I must counter attack it by also featuring an awesome mashup! This is a classic mashup by San Francisco based dj/ producer/ radio host Party Ben - of Blur's 'There's No Other Way' and Kasabian's 'LSF'... Enjoy!
Bonus Bonus Track! Gorillaz featuring James Murphy & Andre 3000 - 'Do Ya Thing' (Full 13 Minute Explicit Version) The four minute version of 'Do Ya Thing' is actually an edit of the song - the full version is set to be available on http://gorillaz.com/ on March 3rd, but it's already been leaked online. There's also an official video being released on Wednesday (the 29th) - and Gorillaz video's are usually pretty elaborate so I may add it on to this post later if it's good.
I like how this version gets rockier about four and half minutes in (and a bit spaced out near the end) but again I think Andre 3000 ruins it by shouting how he's 'the shit' endlessly - drop the 'the' and I'm tempted to agree with him. Instead of the usual 'Enjoy' I say listen if you dare... :)
SummersRadio™ Music News + Bonus Track + Free Download! LCD Soundsystem + YACHT! LCD Soundsystem - 'Shut Up And Play The Hits' (trailer)/ 'North American Scum' (Kris Menace Remix)/ YACHT - 'I Walked Alone' (Get A Room! Remix) (includes free download)
LCD Soundsystem's new film 'Shut Up And Play The Hits' premieres at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah tonight at midnight! The film is a documentary that follows LCD's frontman James Murphy over a 48 hour period - on the day of their final concert performance at Madison Square Garden on April 2nd 2011 - and the day after, including 'the personal and professional ramifications' of his decision to disband the group.
In case you can't make it to Utah tonight :) here's the official trailer for 'Shut Up And Play The Hits'... Enjoy!
This is one of many of LCD Soundsystem's great remixes - the 'Kris Menace Remix' of the single 'North American Scum' from their 2007 album 'Sound Of Silver'... Enjoy!
Bonus Track! YACHT - 'I Walked Alone' (Get A Room! Remix) While it is indeed sad that James Murphy has decided to end such a fine project, he'll no doubt still be kept busy with his label DFA Records. This is a remix from labelmates YACHT - of their song 'I Walked Alone' from their album 'Shangri-La.' - and if it's to your liking you can download a copy for free from DFA Records Soundcloud page here: http://soundcloud.com/dfa-records/i-walked-alone-get-a-room-mix (or simply click on the arrow below)
YACHT are currently on tour and will be performing in Vancouver on February 10th at the Media Club. You can check out the other dates on their world tour on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/yacht This is the 'Get A Room! Remix' of 'I Walked Alone'... Enjoy!
SummersRadio™ New Video + New Remix! Shit Robot - 'Losing My Patience' While James Murphy may have put an end to LCD Soundsystem (posted below) he still has his label DFA Records - which Shit Robot are signed to. Marcus Lambkin aka Shit Robot released his debut album called 'From The Cradle To The Rave' last September - and 'Losing My Patience' is the third and latest single from the album, following 'I Got A Feeling' and 'Take Me Up' - which featured LCD Soundsystem's Nancy Whang on vocals. 'Losing My Patience' features vocals from Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip! First up we have the new video... Enjoy!
And since the song features Alexis Taylor on vocals, I suppose it wasn't too difficult to get Hot Chip to do a remix of the song as well... Enjoy!
