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M.I.A. - "Steppin' Up (Afghan Raiders Remix)"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:35:00 +0000

New remix from Afghan Raiders of M.I.A.'s track "Steppin' Up" is surfacing and heating up the hype as they head into HARD Summer Music Festival.

M.I.A. - Steppin Up' (Afghan Raiders Remix) by AfghanRaiders (Official)

MP3: M.I.A. - "Steppin' Up (Afghan Raiders Remix)"

Animal Collective "ODDSAC" Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:10:00 +0000

VIDEO: Lemonade - "Lifted"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:16:00 +0000

This new song and music video from lemonade was just released via P4K. Enjoy!

MP3: Caribou - "Odessa"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:20:00 +0000

Get a free download of the amazing new single from Caribou called "Odessa" by signing up for their mailing list HERE.

Afghan Raiders Remix Featured on Pitchfork

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:29:00 +0000

Afghan Raiders new remix of Neon Indian's "Deadbeat Summer" was posted on Pitchfork's Forkcast today. Read the post here.

Coachella 2010 Lineup Announced

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:25:00 +0000

The Coachella lineup was announced today and despite the fact that there are a few really random acts in there, it's sooooooo sooooooo good. I'm Pumped!

Middleboop

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:36:00 +0000

Gordon Reid who goes by the alias Middle Boop is a graphic designer who makes what some would call "sci-fi themed" graphic designs, which include some BADICAL concert posters. Here are a couple of my favorites...

(via Beautiful Decay)

MP3: Four Tet - "Much Love to the Plastic People"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:36:00 +0000

Four Tet has a new DJ Mix that I am really feeling. Stream and download "Much Love to the Plastic People" below, and pay a visit to Afghan Raiders for giving us the heads up on this one.

MP3: Four Tet - "Much Love to the Plastic People"

MP3: Late of the Pier - "Blueberry"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:54:00 +0000

Late of the Pier just put out a new single called "Blueberry" which you need to listen to right now. Produced by Erol Alkan... badical.

[DOWNLOAD / LISTEN ON iPHONE]

MP3: Grizzly Bear - "Cheerleader (Neon Indian 'Studio 6669' Remix)"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:52:00 +0000

Here is a new remix of Grizzly Bear's "Cheerleader" by Neon Indian to kick off the Thanksgiving weekend.

MP3: Grizzly Bear - "Cheerleader (Neon Indian 'Studio 6669' Remix)"

VIDEO: Grizzly Bear - "Ready, Able"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000

The new video from Grizzly Bear for the track "Ready, Able" from their latest record, Veckatimist.

PARTY: ANTICS / SEMA Presents No Age, Handome Furs, and Afghan Raiders

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:23:00 +0000

Afghan Raiders will be performing a special guest DJ set alongside live performances from No Age and Handsome Furs for the Toyota ANTICS / SEMA Kick-off Party on Tuesday, November 3rd, from 9pm-2am, at the Beauty Bar in Las Vegas, Nevada. It's OPEN BAR and FREE w/ RSVP.

RSVP HERE: http://uptheantics.com/semaparty

MP3: LCD Soundsystem "Bye Bye Bayou"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:30:00 +0000

We have all been waiting for new music from LCD Soundsystem, and here it is! It's not entirely original... in fact, "Bye Bye Bayou" is a cover of a track from Alan Vega's debut album released in 1980. Regardless, this is the NEW single and it's officially due for release via DFA Records.
on November 9th (12" vinyl). LCD Soundsystem's long awaited full length follow-up to Sound of Silver is due sometime in March 2010.

MP3: LCD Soundsystem "Bye Bye Bayou"

MIXTAPE: The Twelfth Hour

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:17:00 +0000

Gotta love The Twelves. Their remixes are always on point, and their new mixtape is so good. Get your free download of "The Twelfth Hour" just below...

MP3: The Twelves - The Twelfth Hour (right click... save as to download)

TRACKLIST:

Methusalem – Robotism
Groove Armada – Drop The Tough (The Twelves Remix)
Glass Candy – Miss Broadway
Daft Punk – Da Funk
DJ Agent 86 – Wavestate
Gossip – Standing in the Way of Control
Gaz Nevada – I-C Love Affair
Phoenix – Lisztomania
Arpadys – Mystery Rock (Vlad Maywad edit)
The Do – On My Shoulders
Zoot Woman – Information First
The Jacksons – Shake your Body
Mr Oizo – Two Takes It
Bushy – Sqezy Soul
Zeigeist – Humanitarianism (The Twelves Remix)
Snoop Doggy Dogg – Sensual Seduction
Juan Maclean – No Time
DJ Agent 86 – Magic
K.I.D. – Hupendi Musiki
Franz Ferdinand – Ulysses
Siriusmo – Discoding
Dan Hartman – Vertigo / Relight my Fire
Air – Sexy Boy
Fever Ray – Seven (The Twelves Remix)
Pacific – Hot Lips (The Twelves Remix)
Patrick Alavi – Power
Dynasty – I Dont Wanna be a Freak
Metronomy – Radio Ladio
Siriusmo – Last Dear
Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream
Elitechnique – Spectral Escape
The Virgins – Rich Girls
Black Kids – …Dance With You (The Twelves Remake)
The Juan Maclean – Happy House
M.I.A. – Boyz
Cut Copy – So Haunted
Space – Magic Fly
PNAU – With You Forever
Eddie Tour – Up The Glitter
Mr. Oizo – Hun
Cerrone – Give Me Love
Mr. Oizo – Steroids (ft. Uffie)
Tiga – Shoes
Kano – It’s a War
Daft Punk – Revolution 909
Radiohead – Scatterbrain (The Twelves Remix)
Terry Poison – Comme Ci Comme «a (The Twelves Remix)
Sebastien Tellier – Sexual Sportswear
Chemical Brothers – It Doesn’t Matter
Database vs. French Horn Rebellion – Beaches and Friends (The Twelves Remix)

NEWS: AFGHAN RAIDERS ON THE COVER OF LV WEEKLY

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:34:00 +0000

Afghan Raiders have made the COVER of the Las Vegas Weekly!

MP3: Black Lips - "The Drop I Hold Feat. GZA (Afghan Raiders House Party Remix)"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:21:00 +0000

Drop this new Afghan Raiders Remix on the dance floor or blast it at your next house party...

MP3: Black Lips - "The Drop I Hold Feat. GZA (Afghan Raiders House Party Remix)"

Download it right here (320K):
---> http://www.mediafire.com/?kyd2dr4ddn3

VIDEO: YACHT - Psychic City (Voodoo City)

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:02:00 +0000

ARTIST: YACHT
TRACK: Psychic City (Voodoo City)
ALBUM: See Mystery Lights
LABEL: DFA Records
NOTES: Jona and Claire are two of the coolest, most down to earth peeps out there. Please go buy their new record HERE!

MP3: Phoenix - "1901 (Afghan Raiders Remix)"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:10:00 +0000

Here is a banger of a new remix from Afghan Raiders of Phoenix's track "1901". It's a dark, heavy, club-oriented approach to the indie-pop track that will hopefully be heard soon on sweaty dance floors across the universe. The dudes also have a handful of west coast tour dates.

MP3: Phoenix - "1901 (Afghan Raiders Remix)" - (MediaFire Download Link)

Afghan Raiders Mini-West-Coast-Tour:

7.21 Los Angeles, CA @ Cinespace (Dim Mak Tuesdays)
7.22 San Diego, CA @ Beauty Bar
7.23 Sacramento, CA @ Bravado
7.24 San Francisco, CA @ Blow Up SF
7.25 Reno, NV @ Tonic

MIXTAPE: WACK RAPS - "SUP."

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:13:00 +0000

Below check out one of the sweeeeetest mixtapes I've heard in a long time. It's from the DJ duo WACK RAPS outta downtown LA. If you need something to spark up a crazy ass-shaking dance party, then this is the one. Right click, Save as... the file below.

MP3: WACK RAPS - "SUP."

TRACK LIST:
1. Passion Pit - Sleepyhead (Bo Flex Remix) / (Neo Tokyo Remix)
2. Ollie Plé - Play That Shit feat. McNasty (Right Hand Barber Mix)
3. Yelle - À cause des garçons (Riot In Belgium Remix)
4. Missy Elliott - Pass That Dutch (Acapella)
5. Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite (Crookers Remix)
6. The Black Ghosts - Anyway You Choose To Give It (Fake Blood Remix) (WACK RAPS Edit)
7. AC Slater - Rock It Out
8. MSTRKRFT - Bounce feat. N.O.R.E (A-Trak Remix)
9. The Cool Kids - Bassment Party
10. AutoErotique - Gladiator
11. N.A.S.A. - Gifted (Steve Aoki Remix)
12. The Bloody Beetroots - Warp 1.9 feat. Steve Aoki (GTRONIC BadAssRMX)
13. Trackademicks - Enjoy What You Do (Flosstradamus Remix)
14. Just a Band - We Are... / Afghan Raiders - Admiral's Doorbell
15. Daft Punk - Technologic (Kids At The Bar Remix)
16. The Dø - On My Shoulders (Baskerville Remix)

CONTEST: The Crystal Method

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:49:00 +0000

Bolstered by the innovation, flexibility and craftsmanship that have made the duo of Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland club culture icons, The Crystal Method's fourth studio effort, Divided By Night, is easily its most inventive and accomplished to date. Badical Beats is running a contest in conjunction with Filter Magazine and The Crystal Method in celebration of the new release.

HOW TO WIN: Send an email to badicalbeatscontests@gmail.com for your chance to win a copy of Divided By Night on vinyl and a Special Edition Dakine District street bag from The Crystal Method! Only one winner will be randomly selected, so get those emails in right away! The winner will be notified by email.

PRIZES:

The Crystal Method - Divided By Night (Vinyl)

The Crystal Method - Special Edition Dakine Street Bag

TOUR DATES:

5/19 Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa

5/20 Dallas, TX - House of Blues

5/22 Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

5/23 Tempe, AZ - Marquee

5/24 Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre

5/25 San Diego, CA - House of Blues

5/29 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom

5/30 Seattle, WA - WaMu Theatre (USC Anniv. Party)

6/1 Vancouver, BC - Commodore

6/3 Calgary, AB - Whiskey Nightclub

The Campaign to Save Paste

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:54:00 +0000

Unless you've been hiding in a cave for the last year, you probably know the economy has taken a severe nose dive, and with it, music magazines. I don't know about you, but there is something about sifting through a music magazine that is magical. When I was growing up, I'd practically stalk the mailman on a day by day basis in hopes that he would drop off my latest issue. Sometimes a magazine is the best way to discover new artists. It's great reading about artists on paper (imagine that), and seeing some of the incredible photographs that come to life in a magazine. Unfortunately, music magazines are becoming victim to our great recession. The big time advertisers are tightening up their budgets, and would rather "wait out the recession" than fork out the dough that helps keep the smaller mags alive.

One of the better indie magazines out there is going under, and they're on a mission to bounce back. Paste Magazine has recently launched a "Campaign to Save Paste" in which they're collecting donations from fans, friends, and readers to help keep them afloat. Everyone who donates will have access to a collection of rare mp3s and goodies which were donated by over 70 stellar artists. And get this.... donate $350 or more and Paste will give you a LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION to their Magazine.

Head on over to the DONATION PAGE now and help save a piece of music history.

VIDEO: Passion Pit - "Sleepyhead"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:16:00 +0000

Passion Pit announced today they have to cancel their May headlining tour of the US/UK due to personal issues. The band had this to say:

Due to a personal situation at home, we will unfortunately not be able to play our May UK/Euro dates. We feel really awful about this and hope that everyone understands. We are looking forward to getting back overseas soon to make up all these shows for you.

They are expected to be back in the UK for festival appearances and rescheduled UK shows this Summer.

Now that the bummer news is out of the way, here is the good news. Their new album, Manners, is due to release May 18th, and with that comes new singles, photos, tours, and videos! Please enjoy the new video for their single "Sleepyhead"...

MP3: The Faint - "Mirror Error (Afghan Raiders Remix)"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:28:00 +0000

We are absolutely STOKED on this one, and I guess we're not the only ones. SPIN.com just posted an amazing write-up on Afghan Raiders and their remix of The Faint's blistering new single "Mirror Error", which can be read in its entirety HERE. Now that you've read the article, and you're pumped out of your mind to hear the track, look just below and you'll find a link to stream and download it for FREE (right click... save as).

MP3: The Faint - "Mirror Error (Afghan Raiders Remix)"

BONUS:
Here is another fresh new remix from the "We're Not DJs" duo AFGHAN RAIDERS. They mixed, mashed, mangled, and transformed a new Broken Spindles (Joel Peterson of The Faint) track called "The Moist Red Mess" from their latest album Kiss/Kick. Enjoy :)

MP3: Broken Spindles - "The Moist Red Mess (Afghan Raiders Remix)"

VIDEO: Rainbow Arabia - "Omar K"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:20:00 +0000

Badical Beats had the pleasure of meeting the two beautiful people that make up Rainbow Arabia at our SXSW party a couple weeks ago. Their music is a fascinating combination of electronic, world, garage, and indie, and I highly recommend you check out more of them on their Myspace page. Below is their brilliant new video for the single "Omar K". Yay.

VIDEO: The Juan Maclean - "One Day"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:45:00 +0000

ARTIST: The Juan Maclean
TRACK: "One Day"
ALBUM: The Future Will Come
LABEL: DFA Records
DIRECTOR: Patrick Longstreth