::: Off the Radar :::

Bruxxelles :: Nu-Disco DJ Mix

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:24:00 +0000

It's pretty crappy weather in Miami today (lots o rain), but as we like to do Fridays wanted to leave you with a cool DJ mix to get you psyched for some weekend dancing. Hopefully it's not raining where you're at and it stops here at some point. This week we have an excellent nu-disco DJ mix sent our way by Canadian act Bruxxelles who also happen to be big fans of Off the Radar. Really great DJ mix featuring a lot of our faves Oliver, Edwin Van Cleef, Bit Funk, Alex Metric, Aeroplane and more. Check out/download the mix below and you can check out the tracklisting on their soundcloud. Great stuff that should easily get you in a dancing mood. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

Fanfarlo :: Shiny Things (Yeasayer Remix)

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Unger) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:28:00 +0000

Haven't heard much from the eccentric and always excellent Yeasayer lately, but like two years ago they consistently topped my charts. Needless to say, when I stumbled upon this new remix they did of London band Fanfarlo's latest single "Shiny Things" I was pretty damn excited! In true Yeasayer fashion, it is a bizarre and entertaining take on the track. Check it out!

Fanfarlo - Shiny Things (Yeasayer Remix)

Parisien II / Tomorrow's World

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:25:00 +0000

Kitsune always put out so much great music. They have a new compilation 'Parisien II' showcasing emerging artists from this amazing city and beyond coming out February the 13th. The first track from it is "So Long My Love" by Tomorrow's World. A new side project from Air’s Jean-Benoit Dunckel and Lou Hayter the keyboard player from New Young Pony Club. Love both those bands so it's no surprise this new track is pretty fantastic. Check out the soundcloud below and be on the lookout for that release next week. Seems like there's a bunch of really cool bands to wrap our heads around.

TRACKLISTING::
1. Tomorrow’s World – So Long My Love
2. Juveniles – Ambitions
3. Owlle – Free (Parisien Mix)
4. LESCOP– La Forêtdans
5. About The Girl – Tiger Evolution
6. Nameless – Angelina
7. Birkii – Holy War
8. BeatauCue – Kiho
9. We Are Knights – Tears
10. Wolfpack Beartrack – Modern Realm
11. Slowdance – Airports
12. Exotica – Spectrum (Radio Edit)
13. LA//KVLKD – Zephyr
14. Pyramid – The Race

DIGITAL BONUS::
15. SingTank –The Party (Lucas Sorel Remix)
16. KIT – Those Words

Fotoshop :: Worries

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:04:00 +0000

Helsinki, I imagine that must be a beautiful place. Artist Fotoshop from that mystical land contacted us and sent their latest track "Worries" and we are liking what we're hearing. Nice chillwave tune that you can check out below. Press play and then let your mind fly away.

Topless :: Say You Love Me

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +0000

Is freestyle making a comeback? Possibly. Topless latest single "Say You Love Me" has all the classic signs of a freestyle track; great production work, synths and samplers. It's a fine example of the genre. The video's pretty funny/memorable as well. Check those out below and if you like what you hear it's free for the taking.

Resistor :: Video Games (Cover)

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:51:00 +0000

I pretty much hate Lana Del Rey except for a good remix here and there I feel she is another fabricated star, but this cover I got from Philadelphia artist Resistor is so sweet and sounds so different it's almost like a totally different song. Real pretty electro-pop re-interpretation that he's offering as a free download. Who can say no to that? Give it a listen and see if you can resist.

Inspired & The Sleep :: New Single

noreply@blogger.com (Erika Ordoñez) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:57:00 +0000

San Diego California based Inspired & The Sleep has a new single out in collaboration with London based Hi54LoFi records. Basically it's a compilation of love songs meant to be an audible Valentine's day card. "I Love You and Stuff" is available exclusively over Bandcamp and comes with a postcard that features a free download for your loved one. Check out the full compilation here. Check out Inspired & The Sleeps new single "What I Want And What I Need" below.

Madam Trashy :: Book of Dead (Video)

noreply@blogger.com (Erika Ordoñez) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:40:00 +0000

One of my favorite bands to see locally, Madam Trashy, has a new creeptastic video out. Such a fan of their live performances. These guys play loud and really take me back to a time where good guitar playing reigned supreme and not everything was so lo-fi or computerized. Been finding myself more into Rock 'n Roll and even Country lately as my obsession with collecting old vinyl gets worse. Check out the video for "Book Of Dead" Below. If you live in the New York area they are invading Spike Hill in Brooklyn for the whole month of February every thursday.

Peter Zohdy & Michael Senna :: All in Vain EP

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000

Got sent this great new Maxi Single/EP All in Vain by Michael Senna & Peter Zohdy who are from Coppenhagen, Denmark. Fun dancey track with an 80's new wave vibe to it that is totally my cup of tea. They also have a bit more housey remix by Blond:ish, plus a digital only track "Dirty Talk". Good stuff, check them out below. If you like what you hear you can buy them on beatport. Enjoy!

Zonen

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Zonen are an experimental instrumental electronic band from Sweden who make music on their phones and computers inspired by things like John Carpenter, Goblin and Sci-Fi movies. Things near and dear to my heart as well. They sent along their soundcloud which has tons of great tracks from them, many as free downloads. I can imagine their music being featured in sci-fi or horror movies like Dario Argento's even now as I'm listening to "Spillror Av Hopp". Check out that one, plus their latest "En Ny Tid" that has a heavy Goblins feel to it. If you dig these go grab some more goodies on their soundcloud.

Jubilants :: Antics (Salad Remix)

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:12:00 +0000

Got sent this great remix by Melbourne, Australia artist Salad for Jubilants latest track "Antics" which will be featured on the upcoming Kitsune compilation. He did a great job! Real dancey disco rendition that should work well on the dance floor. Best part is it's a free download. Check it out below, then get to downloading.

Fridays at The Vagabond :: First Fridays w/ WVUM + Krisp Starts Tonight!

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:55:00 +0000

Fridays at The Vagabond which is a party I am a resident DJ at is getting ready to start a monthly series with WVUM called First Fridays were they bring in a different DJ from the station every month as well as a kick ass local band. Tonight is the first one with DJ Jonas and Krisp who are one of my favorite up and coming bands from the MIA, so should be a great one! If you show up before 11 it's free and they just incorporated a new drink special $5 PB&J = (PBR + Shot of Jameson or Jager all night). Now you know I love those! It's kinda like they made it just for me ;) I'll be spinning in the Bar Room from 12-3ish. Come hang...

As a bonus here's the new DJ Mix from one of my favorites Lifelike. It's like a prime time set. Heavy and hard which should get you pumped for some weekend dancing. Tracklisting's up on his soundcloud. Have a great one!

Walter Sobcek :: Miami (Video)

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:47:00 +0000

Speaking of cities we love Walter Sobcek recently completed a real pretty video for their equally pretty track "Miami" featuring a stunning model going up and down the streets of South Beach. I love seeing videos like this, being from Miami sometimes we take for granted how beautiful it is here and how lucky we are to live right next to the ocean. Almost makes me wanna go to the beach now, almost haha. Enjoy!

Goldroom :: Angeles

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:35:00 +0000

Goldroom has a new single dedicated to the city they love Los Angeles called "Angeles". Another smooth electro funk winner. Love the real bass and guitar action. Check it...

Betablock3r

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:30:00 +0000

Betablock3r are an electro-pop trio from Los Angeles who recently contacted us. Their music is a mixture of bands like Miami Horror, Bag Raiders and Sound of Arrows. In other words, great stuff! Real dancey electro pop, perfect for the dance floor. Check out a couple of their tracks "Long Nights" and "Hot Damn" below. You can check out a couple more on their soundcloud.

Proof I Exist :: Suburban Sci-Fi

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:20:00 +0000

Got sent this great indie pop track "Modern Day Love Song" by Cleveland solo artist Proof I Exist off his debut album 'Suburban Sci-Fi'. Super cheery track with a surf rock feel that totally got me in a good mood. Maybe it'll do the same for you? Check out the track below if ya like what you hear the whole album is available as a free download via his bandcamp. Sounds like a deal to me.

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Three Nights at The Electric Pickle

noreply@blogger.com (Sam Schindler) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:05:00 +0000

When we heard about the celestial lineup that The Electric Pickle had in store for Miami the last weekend of January we knew right away that we'd be ending every night of the weekend there, or beginning every morning. What we did not realize was that we were in for a early and heavy dose of Winter Music Conference. One thing that was definitely confirmed Monday afternoon by just about everyone we interacted with, was that we looked like we had a lost weekend!

JESSE ROSE :: Friday, Jan 27th

The London native Jesse Rose is attributed with having kick started the ‘fidget house’ movement, which is a form of house music that relies upon heavy sample manipulation. He is truly a sage when it comes to playing intuitively, and his set at The Electric Pickle proved to be nothing short of perfection. We believe that this mostly comes from his "I am just going to play some of my favorite records" attitude, which we could not approve of more.

BENOIT & SERGIO :: Saturday, Jan 28th

Benoit & Sergio grew up thousands of miles apart, in Paris and Iowa respectively. They met in 2008 at a party in Washington DC. The duo draws from influences mostly uncommon to the house-and-techno zeitgeist bands like Talking Heads and Pavement as well as electronic-music contemporaries like Isolée. Their live Saturday set consisted of both of them on vocals as well as a keyboard, playing predominantly new material though not leaving out more renowned hits like 'Everbody'.

MAYA JANE COLES :: Sunday, Jan 29th

Twenty-four-year-old London house producer Maya Jane Coles came thundering on to the charts with her 2010 single, 'What They Say' attracting worldwide critical and public adoration. We did not make it to her American debut performance at The Electric Pickle last April, just after Winter Music Conference WMC. Ever since then we've been held down and forced to hear all the raving reviews about her ensemble. Sunday night the moment we turned the corner onto North Miami Ave. and started walking towards The Electric Pickle's front entrance we knew we were in for a treat. Turning the next corner at the top of the stairs we realized that WMC had come early this year. Coles, who is known for playing notoriously long periods of time kept the room completely packed and everyone going crazy for 4 hours or more (we left in the third hour), because we unlike mostly everyone else there had to wake up Monday!

Upcoming events at The Electric Pickle ::

WAIFS & STRAYS :: Thursday, Feb 2
SLOW HANDS Live + SOUL CLAP vs. WOLF+LAMB :: Saturday, Feb 4
CARL CRAIG :: Friday, Feb 10
GET LOST MIAMI 7th Session (WMC closing event) :: Sunday, March 25
lineup includes Amirali (Live), Art Department, Craig Richards, Danny Daze, Damian Lazarus, Eats Everything, Fur Coat, Guti, Luca Bacchetti, Maceo Plex, Miguel Campbell, Mr. C , Russ Yallop, Shaun Reeves and Subb An

Lissi Dancefloor Disaster :: As We Plz EP

noreply@blogger.com (Sam Schindler) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:01:00 +0000

Just out with a new 5 track EP called 'As We Plz', is one of Sweden's best experimental art electro-pop bands, Lissi Dancefloor Disaster posted last February here. The As We Plz EP is their latest addition to their past singles "Glowing Hearts" and "Moshpit Lovers" as well as their arsenal of great remixes. My favorite track and new video which just came out is, "I Will Not". The Swedish duo is made up of Josefin Lindh and Johan Tilli, who named the band Lissi Dancefloor Disaster after Johans former cat Lissi. Anyway, even if I didnt care for the great grooves that they put out I was already sold on THE KITTENS!

CANT :: Dreams Come True

noreply@blogger.com (Sam Schindler) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

A solo project that slipped my radar earlier last year is Grizzly Bear's producer and bass player Chris Taylor's CANT, which is Chris's first venture on his own. The Seattle native comprised a solid 10 tracks for the Dreams Come True LP, and I can honestly say, not only am I impressed that he recorded the entire album in just over a week's time, but I am glad he went that route rather than an EP first. Straying between a lot of surface satisfaction and emotional nonchalance "Too Late, Too Far" as well as the album's title track "Answer" are my favorites.

Me and My Drummer :: You're a Runner

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:05:00 +0000

Got sent this dark minimal electronic pop track/video "You're a Runner" by new Berlin duo Me and My Drummer. Really great tune. Has a dark feel to it, but uplifting at the same time. Can't download it, but you can stream it via their soundcloud below or check out their intense video for it. Get more info on them or buy the tune via their label Sinnbus.

Milano Sun :: Already Gone

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:30:00 +0000

Got sent this really pretty indie pop track/video "Already Gone" by Swedish three piece Milano Sun. It reminds me of a warm summer day at the beach, kinda like their artwork above. Not that I go to the beach much (us DJ's are all about the nightlife), but the thought is nice. The track is even nicer. Definitely a keeper and available as a free download. Glad to have them on our Radar.

Whispertown :: Open the Other Eye

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:15:00 +0000

Whispertown is the brainchild of LA artist Morgan Nagler (songwriter, lead vocals, guitar) along with a rotating cast of performers. They sent along her latest single "Open the Other Eye" from her forthcoming EP 'Parallel' scheduled for release March 20th and I'm loving it! Dark indie pop goodness. I love my job, receiving music this amazing day in and day out. Check out the track streaming on soundcloud below and if you like what you hear you can get it as a free download in exchange for your email on her site.

Phalen and Wills

noreply@blogger.com (Erika Ordoñez) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:48:00 +0000

If you were like me, you spent a lot of time in 2005 rocking out to Diamond Knights. What an awesome LP that was! Sadly the band hasn't released anything since but that doesn't mean that lead singer Morgan Phalen (second from right in above photo) hasn't kept himself busy. Not only has he collaborated with Phenomenal Handclap Band but he was also featured on two tracks off the most recent Justice record.

I recently saw that he posted on his Facebook that he had a soundcloud up under the name Phalen and Wills. After checking it out I found two delightful short but sweet tracks. I hope this isn't all we hear from them. "The Off His Rocker Office Rocker" is a quirky acoustic little song (think Brian Wilson) while "Elijah" is a more experimental rock track with a heavy hitting guitar and a more distorted vocal from Phalen. I like both directions and the diversity. Check them out!

Theater of Delays :: Air "Sexy Boy" Remix

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:43:00 +0000

Theater of Delays is back with another excellent remix this time for the classic Air track "Sexy Boy". One of the best Air remixes I've ever heard. Keep it up brother! Stream/download that sucker via his soundcloud below.

Wild Nothing :: Nowhere

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Unger) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:46:00 +0000

I was super excited to see that Wild Nothing, who's 2010 LP Gemini and EP Golden Haze have provided such a large portion of my staple audio enjoyment over the past year or so, are putting out a new single! Furthermore, I was even more excited when hearing that Twin Sister's Andrea Estella does guest vocals on said single! Saw them both at Pitchfork Music Fest last Summer, so hearing that gave me some major nostalgia vibes. The single, titled "Nowhere" is set for official release on February 21, but you can pick up the amazing track below right now for free! Also, for all you fellow Wild Nothing fans, more good news is that they have a new LP in the works that they intend to release sometime this year. So stay tuned!

MP3: Nowhere - Wild Nothing