In With The Old

I've been spending alot of time cruising for old 90s danse hits. Still missing a few of my choice favorites like Felix's Don't You Want Me. Jomanda does the vocals, I loved this tune growing up. But if I had to pick one song that is solely responsible for starting my obsession with electronic music it would have to be Snap's number #1 Hit.

Snap - Rhythm Is A Dancer



I dropped this on NYE, it's really heart warming to see people loving the old rave sounds again. Being 7 years into the 2000s the 90s nostalgic value is rising and it couldn't have come sooner for me.

L.A. Style - James Brown Is Dead



It's been exactly 10 years since this hit graced dance music and it still rocks the floor like no other. Armand Van Helden delivered the best mix of the track, no doubt.

Sneaker Pimps - Spin Spin Sugar (Armand's Dark Garage Mix)



Back soon with something new, promise.

Revenge of the Phantom

So everyone's waiting for Justice's new full-length to drop, I hear it's targeted for spring. They gave us a taste of "Phantom" awhile back, it was only a 2:30 min sample, but now there's a full myspace rip available and it sounds amazing (other than the bit rate).

Justice - Phantom

The sample comes from a Dario Argento horror movie, a band called Goblin did the music for it.

Goblin - Tenebre 20 (Main Title)

Recently this re-edit of Phantom was released on Skull Juice. It's interesting to see remixes of tracks before their actual release but I'm really not complaining. It combines elements from both of the above tracks and how they've been brought together is commendable.

Justice - Phantom Faex Re-Edit

There's a another release called the D.A.N.C.E. EP coming from Justice before the new album drops so keep your eyes open.

Monsters of 2006 Mix

Here's a mix of some of my favorite tracks of 2006.
Hope you enjoy...



Monsters of 2006

1.Intro
2.Simian Mobile Disco - It's the Beat
3.Coldcut - Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Tiga Remix)
4.MGB & SDS - New Jack (Steve Angello Remix)
5.Tiga - Move My Body (Boys Noize Remix)
6.PotatisSkruvar Beta 1.1
7.Freelance Hellraiser - Weightlessness (Freelance Hellraiser Remix)
8.Johannes Heil - All For One
9.Tom Vek - Nothing But Green Lights (Digitalism Remix)
10.Jay Dee - Plastic Dreams (Switch Remix)
11.Hot Chip - Over & Over (Solid Groove Remix)
12.Yusek - Crosswords
13.Justice - Let There Be Light (Demo Version)
14.Tiga - Move Your Body (Only4ErolMix)
15. Moby - Go (Trentmoller Remix)

I'll be playing down at the hifi for the Happy Monday's show. Last month it was My Gay Husband and it was amazing, so if you live in the Calgary area I suggest you come down for some exceptional danse music.

Old Timey Grooves...

Here's a sampling of the gems that I've been pulling off vinyl. Misjah's remix of Bekkou was one of those techno tracks that has really stood the test of time for me. First released in 1998 on X-trax I picked up the prolekult pressing in 1999 and I've been loving it ever since.
I acquired the Paul Jacobs number from a old dj buddy some time ago when he was selling off his records for some reputable cause. I guess Ebay would be my suggestion for acquiring copies of these dance floor rockers. I'll miss you when you're gone vinyl.

edit...
You can pick up a variety of Paul Jacobs' releases at beatport



Bekkou - Hi Lite (Dj Misjah Remix)

Paul Jacobs - Motocross Madness

2 weeks later...

From the looks of it I'm about half way through the vinyl I wanted to rip and my hard drive is feeling the pressure. It's well worth having the 2000+ songs coming with me to every gig now though. Going to test it out live for the first time tonight so wish me luck.
As for music we have mix from Music1st's very own Damian Lamartine, it's his first so check it out while it's hot!


Jah Berlin Mix 2006

1) alexbartsch-shifting
2) Larsson-automat (bpitch control)
3) toompooks-life (Kompakt)
4) trentemoller-polarshift (pokerflat)
5) JOHN DAHLBAECK-wet summer (Kompakt Extra)
6) ame-rej
7) stephan Bodzin-kerosene (hertzblut recordings)
8) trentemoller-into the trees (serenetti Part)
9) the rice twins-Poppers