::: Off the Radar :::

New Grizzly Bear Video

ketty.stephanie@gmail.com (Stephanie Ketty) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:39:00 +0000

As if the video for 'Two Weeks' wasn't amazing enough, Grizzly Bear has done it again for 'Ready, Able'. The video is a stop motion masterpiece!! The track is another spectacular hit by this great Brooklyn based indie band. Sit back, relax, and prepare yourself for this oh-so-delicious visual treat.

MP3: Ready, Able - Grizzly Bear

New Yeasayer

michaeldeanunger@gmail.com (Michael Unger) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:21:00 +0000

Love, love, LOVE Brooklyn's Yeasayer! Been obsessed ever since I first heard the brilliance of '2080' off their previous album All Hour Cymbals. So, needless to say, I am filled with anticipation for their upcoming album ODD BLOOD due for release next February through Secretly Canadian!

To give us a taste of whats to come, they have recently released the albums first single titled 'Ambling Alp.' If it's any indication of what we should be expecting, this one is gonna be a contender for best album of 2010! So much more polished and put together than their previous work, I am infatuated with this song!

Could this get any better? Well, actually, yes! How about if I told you there's already an absolute genius Memory Tapes remix? Amazing.

MP3: Ambling Alp - Yeasayer

MP3: Ambling Alp (Memory Tapes Remix) - Yeasayer

New Two Door Cinema Club Video

michaeldeanunger@gmail.com (Michael Unger) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:04:00 +0000

Two Door Cinema Club, who I just recently posted about here in late October, have just released this great new video for their single 'I Can Talk.' The single will be released on November 16th with some fantastic remixes from the likes of French Horn Rebellion (which you can stream/download from my previous post) and Crystal Fighters which I've provided for you here!

MP3: I Can Talk (Crystal Fighters Remix) - Two Door Cinema Club

November Mixtape

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:45:00 +0000

Can you tell what beers we were drinking last night at my friends place. Most of them say the name, but a couple don't. Fun times! Funny thing is this was just sitting by the counter when I went to grab a beer. Someone took the time to put this together. Pretty sweet.

You ready for another mixtape?? Here's some cool dance tracks that have been sitting in my memory banks. Also known as my shitty computer. Hopefully that will be changing soon though. I see a sparkling new IMAC on the horizon...Awww, the light! Can't wait!

Enjoy these. Lots of gems here and all OTR approved! Have a great week-end!!!

MP3: Pick Up The Phone (Richard X 12' Remix) - Dragonette

MP3: Never Go With A Hippie To A Second Location (Allez-Allez Remix) - It's a Fine Line

MP3: She Found The Diamonds - Get Shakes

MP3: Gold In The Fire (Demo) - Monarchy

MP3: Something Golden (Renaissance Man Remix) - Le Corps Mince de Francoise

MP3: Dirty Mouth - Monsieur Adi

MP3: Paranoiattack (The Sneekers Remix) - The Faint

Troels Abrahamsen

ketty.stephanie@gmail.com (Stephanie Ketty) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Troels Abrahamsen is the hottest electronic sound to come out of Denmark. Originally a member of the danish rock band Veto, Troels Abrahamsen is still a refreshing novelty. His energy vibrates through his music and easily entraps ears around, swaying the heaviest of moods. If you want to listen to a genuine experience, Mr. Abrhamsen is the ticket.
For new music updates check out his blog http://supertroels.dk/wp/.

MP3: Swaat - Troels Abrahamsen

MP3: End Scene - Troels Abrahamsen

Bot'Ox

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:28:00 +0000

Bot'Ox are French electronic duo Julien Biffaz and Benjamin Boguet (aka Cosmo Vitelli and one half of Tekel). They seem to have a fascination with crashing cars. Most of their tracks feature titles like cars, motorcycles, crashes and now steel. In just five releases, Bot’Ox have cemented their place on the international scene with productions on prestigious labels such as DFA, DC recordings, Grand Central and their own label I’m a Cliché.

Following up their succesful single 'Crashed Cadillac' comes their newest musical twist in the form of 'Blue Steel' (haha Zoolander) feat vocals by Anna Jean and it is mighty fine! This new track is more on the poppy side with lots of vocals which I always love. They will be releasing their new EP also titled Blue Steel as a vinyl/digital release (which is really a glorified single) with b-side 'Bearded Lady Motorcycle Show' next week November 9th on their I'm a Cliche label.

The video for 'Blue Steel' is pretty sweet! Cars hitting things in slow motion. That's always fun. Be sure to check out their video for Crashed Cadillac on their myspace link above as well. Here is that new video plus a couple of their tracks and a Yuksek Remix. Loving these guys sound! Think you guys will too!

MP3: Grand Central - Bot'Ox

MP3: Arab Drift - Bot'Ox

MP3: Rue de l'Arsenal (Yuksek Remix) - Bot'Ox

Fan Death

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:44:00 +0000

London's Fan Death are getting ready to release a New EP called 'A Coin for the Well' with the first single being 'Reunited'. In addition they also have a full album on the way. Lots to look forward to from these lovely ladies!

Here is their excellent video for 'Reunited'. If you go here and give them your email address you can download the track for Free! Wish it was better bit rate than 128 though.

Bodega Girls

michaeldeanunger@gmail.com (Michael Unger) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:26:00 +0000

Boston band Bodega Girls are indie dance rock at its finest. Fully and proudly embracing the hedonistic, wild and raunchy party scene they represent so well. Their sex crazed and soul saturated upbeat sound is party music pure and simple.

Particularly loving their highly dance-able latest track 'Ain't that Cold' and their awesome recent remix of Passion Pit's 'To Kingdom Come.' However one also can't deny the controversially titled track that put them on the map, 'She's Into Black Guys'. So enjoy, download and let's get this party started!

MP3: Ain't That Cold - Bodega Girls

MP3: To Kingdom Come (Bodega Girls Remix) - Passion Pit

MP3: She's Into Black Guys - Bodega Girls

Digits + Halloween Re-Cap

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:30:00 +0000

Halloween is over! That was awesome!! I have to say this years costumes seemed a whole lot more creative and amazing than ever. Friday people were slacking a bit with costumes, so I didn't know what to expect Saturday, but those worries soon abated as tons of people came in dressed up almost as soon as the doors opened. Guess they were saving up their energy for Saturday's festivities.

Some of my favorites were Ryan Evans as Pinnochio, Carmel as Kiss in full make-up and gear. Also these two people that came dressed up as X-Men characters Nightcrawler and Mystique. Wow! Amazing! But really there were tons more, I just can't remember them all :) Luckily there's tons of pics out. Thank God for the camera!

Here's a pic a neighbor of mine took of Ryan and I by the DJ booth at one point. Willy Wonka it was this year for me.

Anyway's it's Monday so it's time for some New Music!

Last week Toronto based solo electronic artist Digits sent us a copy of his debut album 'Hold it Close' and I am loving it! He's like a heavenly mix of Erlend Oye vocals with Junior Boys type beats/electronics. Needless to say I love both those artists so it's no surprise I'd love this. The chorus of slow burner 'Sarah' sizzles!

Here's that plus 'You're Going to Age' and 'Nonstop' also very, very good and more danceable! Enjoy!

MP3: You're Going to Age - Digits

MP3: Sarah - Digits

MP3: Nonstop - Digits

Stephen Falken

noreply@blogger.com (Danny Ashe) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:20:00 +0000

Stephen Falken is a French DJ/Producer and a member of The Outrunners. With an undeniable Italo Disco background, his style is rooted in 80’s synth music and perfect for movie soundtracks.

You may remember his pseudonym from the 1983 drama-thriller War Games as the creator of the supercomputer “Joshua”, Dr. Stephen Falken.

The Outrunners are also part of the Valerie Collective who I’ve been following for quite some time now. The collective is composed of College, Minitel Rose, Maethelvin, Anoraak and London producer Russ Chimes.

Stephen Falken has a new 4 track release perfect for a sunset drive… reminiscent of Jan Hammer!

Here is one of those tracks which are also available on Valerie’s new 7inch split vinyl release available through their website.

Enjoy the rest of your week!

MP3: Cruising - Stephen Falken

Happy Halloween!

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:19:00 +0000

Got your costumes ready?? I do! I'll give you a hint on mine. It's another Tim Burton/Johnny Depp character. Been doing Burton/Depp characters last couple years with Edward Scissorhands two years ago and Sweeney Todd last year. Thought I'd continue the tradition, at least till I run out of characters from them. Which might be a while cause they have so many, but that's fine by me as I love everything they do.

Anyways this year Halloween falls on Saturday which means Friday and Saturday are both gonna be pretty insane! In anticipation been downloading Halloween related/dark gothy tracks all day to sprinkle in my sets over the week-end. Thought I'd post a few of those to get you guys into the spirit.

Hope you enjoy them and have a great/safe Halloween week-end!!

MP3: Everyday is Halloween - Ministry

MP3: Dead Man's Party - Oingo Boingo

MP3: People Are Strange - The Doors

MP3: Cry Little Sister (Theme from Lost Boys) - Gerard McMann

MP3: Warm Leatherette - The Normal

Here's the beginning of one of favorite movies and another Tim Burton classic Nightmare Before Christmas. Just in case you ever wondered were holidays came from...

Florence & the Machine + The xx

ketty.stephanie@gmail.com (Stephanie Ketty) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:24:00 +0000

The brand new The xx remix for Florence & the Machine's track 'You've Got The Love' is absolutely fantastic!!! The video is a perfect compliment to the mix along with glitter, gold, and disco fever inspired moves. Enjoy!!

MP3: You've Got The Love (XX Remix) - Florence and the Machine

Infusion

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:04:00 +0000

Australian electronic pop band Infusion recently contacted OTR and sent us over a copy of their latest album All Night Sunlight and I am digging it! Great stuff that runs the gamut from slower moodier tracks like 'So Soon' to full on dancier tracks.

In particular I'm digging the silky smooth 'Try it On', but 'So Soon' and the video game tinged '2 Player Game' complete with video game samples aren't too far behind.

Here are those for you in full 320! Right click/save as, you're ipod will thank you for it.

MP3: Try it On - Infusion

MP3: So Soon - Infusion

MP3: 2 Player Game - Infusion

Hurts

lillian.banderas@gmail.com (Lillian Banderas) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:05:00 +0000

Manchester's Hurts has been rapidly getting the attention of many music enthusiasts. Not sure how really, when they have probably the most irritating band name to Google. Anyhow, this mystery band has recently shed a little light on how. In fact, they are in the final stages with their album. With little known about the band, their single "Wonderful Life" really speaks for what they will bring to their audience: a lot of moody electro-pop!

*MP3 taken down by request from the artist.

Watch it come to life in this video which just screams Helmut Newton!

Kitsune Maison Compilation 8

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:59:00 +0000

French label Kitsune is getting ready to release Vol. 8 of their highly influential Maison Compilation CD's on November 30th. As a preview/teaser they've sent us a Beni Remix of Maximus by Harvard Bass for us to giveaway. The compilation features many artists that we've already featured on OTR, most notably opening track 'Up All Night' by French Horn Rebellion that we featured here as well as Midnight Juggernauts, Delphic, Two Door Cinema Club, Beni & My Tiger My Timing.

Here is the tracklisting plus that Beni Remix to wet your appetite. If you haven't already seen the Beni Video for Maximus with all the dancing kids check that out here. One of my favorite videos of the year!

MP3: Maximus (Harvard Bass Remix) - Beni

01 French Horn Rebellion – Up All Night
02 The Drums – Let’s Go Surfing
03 Siriusmo – High Together
04 Le Corps Mince de Françoise – Something Golden
05 Midnight Juggernauts – This New Technology
06 Heartsrevolution – Dance Till Dawn
07 Logo – Junocide
08 Two Door Cinema Club – I Can Talk (Moulinex remix)
09 Slagsmåklubben – Brutal Weapons
10 Beni – Maximus (Harvard Bass remix)
11 AMWE – Friction Between The Lovers
12 Jolie Cherie – Star
13 Chew Lips – Salt Air (Alex Kapranos remix)
14 Delphic – This Momentary
15 Memory Tapes – Bicycle
16 Parallels – Find The Fire
17 Nottee – Control
18 Crystal Fighters – I Love London
19 My Tiger My Timing – I Am The Sound

Sliimy

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:08:00 +0000

French artist Sliimy has been making a huge buzz this year opening up for mainstream stars like Britney Spears and Katy Perry on their European tours and signing up to be the first artist on Perez Hilton's new music label. His music is pretty darn catchy and irrisistably pop. He's like a mixture of Mika and Prince and looking a whole lot like a young Prince. The resemblance is pretty uncanny! Pretty sure this guy will become a huge mega star like the artists I mentioned very soon. His debut album Paint Your Face is out now.

Check out his video for 'Wake Up' a kaleidescope explosion of color and sound.

New Camera Obscura Video

michaeldeanunger@gmail.com (Michael Unger) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:19:00 +0000

I've been a fan of Scottish band Camera Obscura's whimsical, light, folky indie pop style for a long time now. They recently released this fun new video for the track 'The Sweetest Thing' from their album My Maudlin Career that came out last Spring. Thought its costume party theme was perfect for getting us ready for Halloween!

MP3: The Sweetest Thing - Camera Obscura

Two Door Cinema Club + French Horn Rebellion

michaeldeanunger@gmail.com (Michael Unger) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:10:00 +0000

Two Door Cinema Club, an upbeat electro-pop trio from Northern Ireland, has been gaining momentum throughout Ireland and the UK over the last year or so. Now with the approaching release of their debut LP at the beginning of 2010, they're poised to come on strong on this side of the Atlantic as well.

They will be releasing their catchy new single 'I Can Talk' next month. In the meantime, I stumbled upon this great, quirky and dance floor ready remix of the song from Brooklyn's always awesome French Horn Rebellion! Enjoy!

MP3: I Can Talk (French Horn Rebellion Remix) - Two Door Cinema Club

Neon Indian

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:06:00 +0000

Kinda kicking myself right now for not being able to see Brooklyn/Austin based artist Neon Indian who performed last Thursday here in Miami at Rokbar on the Beach, but unfortunately duty called. Got a last minute call to work at Vagabond for Shake's 1 Year Annv, so couldn't make it even though his rep had put me on the guest list. Hate when that happens, but what can you do money trumps fun most of the time.

Anyways Neon Indian puts out great nostalgic sounding lo-fi electronic pop that gets into your subconscious. Kinda gives me the vibe of bands like M83 except more on the minimal side. Really digging their album 'Psychic Chasms' that came out earlier this month.

Check out these three tracks and see if you agree...

MP3: Deadbeat Summer - Neon Indian

MP3: Terminally Chill - Neon Indian

MP3: 6669 (I don't know if you know) - Neon Indian

Don't think they've put out a video yet, but here's an 'un-official' fan video for the track 'Terminally Chill' that is pretty sweet! Matches the music perfectly.

Fenech Soler

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:37:00 +0000

Digging the new single/video for 'Lies' by young UK band Fenech Soler. They show a lot of promise, even though the vocals in the beginning remind me a bit of Coldplay's Chris Martin. We'll see where the rest of the album takes us. Their debut record also titled 'Lies' is scheduled for release in November.

Here is the video plus a hyper-active housey remix by French artist The Phantom's Revenge.

* Brought down the 'Lies' mp3 by request from the band's reps.

MP3: Lies (The Phantom's Revenge Remix) - Fenech Soler

Junior Boys Tour + Remix

michaeldeanunger@gmail.com (Michael Unger) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:30:00 +0000

We here in Miami are all super excited for Junior Boys this Saturday at The Vagabond! If you are in Miami, this is a must! Hear they are amazing live! Also heard that Jeremy Greenspan and Matthew Didemus of Junior Boys are big fans of Halloween, and due to the proximity to the holiday, have been encouraging fans to dress in their Halloween best. Guess they've been giving out free stuff (like CD's and T-shirts) to best costume!!

Want more exciting news? Well, looks like the duo will be releasing a new single in the not-so-distant future! This new single will include remixes by Prins Thomas and Modeselektor of their songs 'Work' and 'Bits and Pieces' from their latest album Begone Dull Care. Furthermore, keep your eyes out for an upcoming new video for 'Bits and Pieces' directed by the visual collaborator of Final Fantasy, Stephanie Comilang!

As a preview, we've got the hot Prins Thomas remix of 'Work' for your listening pleasure and to get you pumped up for the concert!

MP3: Work (Prins Thomas Remix) - Junior Boys

CMJ + Midnight Juggernauts Remix Giveaway

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:16:00 +0000

New York City how I wish I was in you this week for CMJ!! One of the premiere indie music events of the year! So many amazing bands gonna be performing including Miami's own Awesome New Republic! Who by the way are gonna be releasing their excellent debut album 'Hearts' next Tuesday, October the 27th!

Among all the amazing bands that are gonna be performing this year one of the ones I most would have wanted to see is Midnight Juggernauts! They are gonna be performing 3 times plus a DJ Set! Man I just want one Miami performance!

Anyways as a little consolation I awoke today with an email in my inbox from their label Acephale Records letting us know that in celebration of Midnight Juggernauts performances this week at CMJ they are gonna be giving away 4 new remixes of their latest single 'This New Technology' by the likes of The Juan Maclean, Memory Tapes, Emperor Machine and Nile Delta! Kinda made me feel a little better, just a tad. Still wish I could be there though. If you live in NYC or are lucky enough to be going take advantage, see as much as you can!

'This New Technology' single as a precursor to a new album by Midnight Juggernauts is now available on Acephale Records in both Limited Edition 7' Vinyl and Digital here :: http://acephalerecords.com/releases/ace006/

Here's their CMJ Dates and Remixes!

Wed Oct 21 - NY - Hype Machine CMJ Event @ Santos (daytime)
Wed Oct 21 - NY - Bowery Ballroom (night)
Fri Oct 23 - NY - High Rise @ Norwood (RSVP/Invite Only) dj-set
Sat Oct 24 - NY - The Windish Agency CMJ Event @ Santos (night)

MP3: This New Technology (The Juan Maclean Remix) - Midnight Juggernauts

MP3: This New Technology (Memory Tapes Remix) - Midnight Juggernauts

MP3: This New Technology (Emperor Machine Remix) - Midnight Juggernauts

MP3: This New Technology (Nile Delta Remix) - Midnight Juggernauts

The Black Heart Procession

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:41:00 +0000

San Diego's The Black Heart Procession is darker and gloomier than most of the stuff I usually post on OTR, but I've been a fan of theirs for years and their new album 'Six' continues their tradition of melancholia that they do so well. A great album to listen to as the sun descends and night takes hold. That voice of his is pretty intense and unmistakeable. Let your black heart be taken in. A welcome relief and change of pace from the poppier electronic stuff of the day.

MP3: Witching Stone - The Black Heart Procession

MP3: All My Steps - The Black Heart Procession

MP3: Forget My Heart - The Black Heart Procession

Air::Love 2

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:12:00 +0000

Can you ever go wrong with Air? The answer is nope, never! Loving their new album 'Love 2' like everything thing they've ever done. They're consistent in making some of the most amazing electronic bleeps and bloops ever recorded. Electronic pop music at it's best.

Here's their video for 'Sing Sang Sung' plus a couple of my favorites from the album 'So Light is Her Footfall' + 'Missing the Light of the Day', but you should get the whole thing. Like always some of the best late night/making out music the world has to offer.

MP3: So Light is Her Footfall - Air

MP3: Missing the Light of the Day - Air

Felix Da Housecat

offtheradarmiami@gmail.com (Ray Milian) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:42:00 +0000

Late on this one, but I got the new Felix Da Housecat album 'He Was King' the other day and I was pleasantly surprised. This guy's been rocking it since before the days of electroclash when I first heard about him and he has since outlived that genre and continues making bad ass electronic dance music and DJ'ing all over the world.

His first single from the album is a tribute to the one and only Prince appropriately titled 'We All Wanna Be Prince' complete with a video were he adorns the purple ones famous 80's looks. Plus a cameo from Perez Hilton and club kids/random people from his travels.

Here is that track/video plus a couple of my favorites from the album. You can get a couple remixes I posted earlier for 'We All Wanna Be Prince' here and here. You can sample the rest of the album/buy it here.

MP3: We All Wanna Be Prince - Felix Da Housecat (YSI)

MP3: Do We Move Your World - Felix Da Housecat (YSI)

MP3: We - Felix Da Housecat (YSI)