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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

VIDEO: Department of Eagles - "No One Does It Like You"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:19:00 +0000

Simply put, Department of Eagles are amazing. The Grizzly Bear side project that continues to gain momentum at an incredibly high speed has released a new video in conjunction with their latest album from 4AD, In Ear Park. This video will blow your mind.

SXSW 2009: AFGHAN RAIDERS!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:58:00 +0000

Y'all get ready... AFGHAN RAIDERS will be dropping some electronic bombs over Austin residents, musicheads, and industry folks this week at SXSW. The duo will be playing two shows, and all the info including their SET TIMES and VENUE LOCATION is below. Make sure you swing by and check them out!!

FRIDAY, MARCH 20th

11:15PM // BABY ACAPULCO #3 // 5610 N.IH35 // Terrorbird Media - True Panther Sounds - Badical Beats "Sick Jamz" Party (FREE TO PUBLIC)

SATURDAY, MARCH 21st

1:00AM // PRAGUE // 422 Congress Ave // Brandy*Vinyl Showcase (FREE WITH WRISTBAND)

NEON REVERB 2009: YACHT, Spindrift, AFGHAN RAIDERS, Japanthar, THE SHYS, Akron/Family, and so many more!!

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:22:00 +0000

The second installment of Downtown Las Vegas' own NEON REVERB MUSIC FESTIVAL is right around the corner (March 12-16, 2009), and as promotor/creator James Woodbridge continues to pound the pavement with flyers and phone calls, the final details come together for this showcase of 80+ bands and 6+ venues. Excitement is in the air.

Though there will be many, many, many amazing shows covering a variety of genres, we're going to highlight the electronic music showcase on March 12th, 2009 at Beauty Bar featuring festival headliner YACHT, as well as AFGHAN RAIDERS, Ex-Dinosaur, Pan De Sal, and Kid Meets Cougar. This particular show is $10, but you can get all sorts of deals and discounts if you purchase yourself a festival pass. Details on festival passes, show times, and all the other good stuff can be found on the NEON REVERB Myspace Page.

MAGIC EVENTS: DIM MAK COLLECTION PARTY W/ BROKEN SPINDLES, AFGHAN RAIDERS, AND MORE

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:39:00 +0000

Another MAGIC party has popped up in VEGAS! This one is put on by DIM MAK COLLECTION, 944 Magazine, and Brandy*Vinyl. Expect more goodie bags, DJ sets by Heavy Accents (Dim Mak), N (Club Moscow / Blacklight), and Vegas Banger, and live music from Broken Spindles (Joel of The Faint) and Vegas' own, AFGHAN RAIDERS. The party is this Thursday, February 18th at Beauty Bar in Las Vegas. Hope to see you there!!

VIDEO: Simian Mobile Disco - "Synthesise"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:12:00 +0000

The new Simian Mobile Disco single and music video "Synthesise" is making it's way across the world blog by blog. Directed by Kate Moross & Alex Sushon, this video will have you bouncing to the visuals... guar-an-teed. Check it out below in all it's Badicalness!!

MAGIC EVENTS: Hercules & Love Affair, Bang Gang Deejays, and Treasure Fingers

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:37:00 +0000

MAGIC 2009 is finally here, and you all know what that means. Super fun events, exclusive performances, music from badical artists, and most importantly, FREE goodie bags!!

The first event that's popped up on the radar is the POOLTRADESHOW OPENING PARTY put on by Filter Magazine and Modular Records. This event will be held at BEAUTY BAR Las Vegas and is free with RSVP. Music provided by Hercules & Love Affair, The Bang Gang Deejays, and Treasure Fingers. See you kids there. Yippee.

[RSVP for the event right here]

MP3: AFGHAN RAIDERS - WE'RE NOT GUEST DJS MIX - INDIE 103.1 "NEON NOISE"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:16:00 +0000

Afghan Raiders created a guest DJ mix for the two year anniversary show of Indie 103.1's "Neon Noise", created by DJ Paul V. The mix contains some of the digital duo's favorite tracks and artistic influences, and can be downloaded for free below. This will give you some new AR branded stuff to listen to for now. If you're headed to the infamous music discovery festival SXSW 09', Afghan Raiders will be making a guest appearance there as well, so be on the look out!!

MP3: AFGHAN RAIDERS - WE'RE NOT GUEST DJS MIX - INDIE 103.1 "NEON NOISE" [DOWNLOAD]

TRACK LIST:

The Chap - They Have A Name

J.O.Y. - Sunplus (DFA Remix)

Matthew Dear - Don and Sherri

Phones - Worryin'

Soulwax - Miserable Girl

Panda Bear - Comfy in Nautica (XXXchange Remix)
*guest starring* !!! - Intensify

Health - Heaven (Pink Skull Remix)

Animal Collective - Daily Routine

Caribou - Lord Lepord
*guest starring* Beyond the Wizards Sleeve - Before We Start, If?

The Bloody Beetroots - Butter (EP Version)

VIDEO: ANIMAL COLLECTIVE "BROTHER SPORT LIVE"

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:12:00 +0000

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MP3: Animal Collective - "My Girls"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:37:00 +0000

It's officially 2009, and what a better way to kick off the new year then with a GREAT new track from the new Animal Collective record. The album is called Merriweather Post Pavilion (perhaps named after the amphitheater??), the track is called "My Girls", and if you take a real close look at the album cover below, your eyes might be playing tricks on you.

MP3: Animal Collective - "My Girls"

MIKEY'S PICKS: TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:03:00 +0000

We're so full of Christmas cheer that we didn't feel one playlist was enough. So, like Beans, I compiled a list of my favorite albums of the year. A whole new downloadable playlist and list of amazing albums from 2008 rests just below! Happy Holidays!

MIKEY'S TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2008

01. DIGITALISM - MOSHI MOSHI EP - TOSHIBA EMI LTD.

02. RATATAT - LP3 - XL RECORDINGS

03. JUSTICE - PLANISPHERE - ED BANGER RECORDS

04. THE BLACK GHOSTS - THE BLACK GHOSTS - SOUTHERN FRIED RECORDS

05. FLYING LOTUS - LOS ANGELES - STONES THROW RECORDS

06. HEALTH - //DISCO - LOVEPUMP UNITED

07. TOBACCO - FUCKED UP FRIENDS - ANTICON

08. DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH? - YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU'RE GETTING YOURSELF INTO - VIRGIN

09. KOUSHIK - OUT MY WINDOW - STONES THROW RECORDS

10. CRYSTAL CASTLES - CRYSTAL CASTLES - LAST GANG RECORDS

HONORABLE MENTION

11. THE CHAP - MEGA BREAKFAST - GHOSTLY INTERNATIONAL

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MP3: DOWNLOAD MIKEY'S "BEST OF 2008" PLAYLIST

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MIKEY'S TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2008 PLAYLIST

01. DIGITALISM - "POGO (DIGITALISM'S POGO ROBOTIC REMIX)"
02. RATATAT - "MI VIEJO"
03. JUSTICE - "PLANISPHERE (PART 3)"
04. THE BLACK GHOSTS - "ANYWAY YOU CHOOSE TO GIVE IT"
05. FLYING LOTUS - "ROBERTA FLACK (FEAT. DOLLY)"
06. HEALTH - TRICERATOPS (ACID GIRLS REMIX A)"
07. TOBACCO - "HAIRY CANDY"
08. DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH? - "WITH A HEAVY HEART (I REGRET TO INFORM YOU)"
09. KOUSHIK - "BE WITH"
10. CRYSTAL CASTLES - "COURTSHIP DATE"

BONUS TRACK:

11. THE CHAP - "CARLOS WALTER WENDY STANLEY"

BEANS' PICKS: TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:27:00 +0000

OK, so Obama got elected and "YES WE DID!" blah blah blah lets get to 2009 already right?! RIGHT! But let us not forget the amazing music that 2008 had to offer. That is why I have thrown together a list of my favorite 10 albums of '08. But wait, that's not all! To accompany my list, Mikey and I have thrown together an amazing playlist that revisits all the albums available to YOU in one easy download found below! AND, since there were so many good candidates, we've included a bonus track for the honorable mention! What a Merry Xmas this is turning out to be, eh?! =]

BEANS' TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2008

01. HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR - HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR - DFA

02. BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW - DRIPPERS - 70'S GYMNASTICS RECORDING COMPANY

03. DEERHUNTER - MICROCASTLE/WEIRD ERA CONT. - KRANKY

04. WOMEN - WOMEN - JAGJAGUWAR

05. BEYOND THE WIZARD'S SLEEVE - BEYOND THE WIZARD'S SLEEVE ARK 1 - 3RD MYND

06. DEPARTMENT OF EAGLES - IN EAR PARK - 4AD

07. THE RUBY SUNS - SEA LION - SUB POP

08. MAUS HAUS - LARK MARVELS - PRETTY BLUE PRESENTS

09. SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS - ALPINISMS - GHOSTLY INTERNATIONAL

10. VARIOUS ARTISTS - GHOSTLY SWIM - GHOSTLY INTERNATIONAL/ADULT SWIM

HONORABLE MENTION

11. ATLAS SOUND - LET THE BLIND LEAD THOSE CAN SEE BUT CANNOT FEEL - KRANKY

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MP3: DOWNLOAD BEANS' "BEST OF 2008" PLAYLIST

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BEANS' TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2008 PLAYLIST

01. HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR - "TIME WILL"
02. BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW - "ZODIAC GIRLS"
03. DEERHUNTER - "NOTHING EVER HAPPENED"
04. WOMEN - "SHAKING HAND"
05. BEYOND THE WIZARD'S SLEEVE - "DIG IT"
06. DEPARTMENT OF EAGLES - "HERRING BONE"
07. THE RUBY SUNS - " OH, MOJAVE"
08. MAUS HAUS - "WE USED TECHNOLOGY (BUT TECHNOLOGY LET US DOWN)"
09. SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS - "HALF ASLEEP"
10. DEASTRO - "LIGHT POWERED"

BONUS TRACK

11. ATLAS SOUND - "ATIVAN"

MP3: New Kitsuné Mixtape with Scion Love

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:10:00 +0000

If you're in the mood for some dance music this morning then look no further. Scion and Kitsuné Maison have teamed up to release the next edition of the Scion Sampler CDs. This new one is dubbedVol. 23: Kitsuné Pioneer, and its got some great remixes and edits from the French label's lineup. Below you can stream and download the mini-mix. If you're feeling like this will be a badical edition to your next dance party, head over to AMAZON and purchase the full length download.

TRACK LIST:
01 Ted&Francis - Erlend (Ted & Francis Remix)
02 Hearst Revolution - Ultraviolence (Dubka Remix)
03 Guns ‘n’ Bombs - Riddle of Steel (Para One Remix)
04 Cazals - Somebody, Somewhere (Lifelike Dub)
05 You Love Her Coz Shes Dead - Dead End (Scion Edit)
06 AutoKratz - Stay The Same (Alex Gopher Remix)
07 Beni - My Love Sees You (Beni Edit)
08 AutoKratz - Pardon Garcon (Carbon Footprint Mix)
09 Cazals - Poor Innocent Boys (Shinichi Osawa Remix)
10 Fischerspooner - Danse En France (Beni Remix)
11 Appaloosa - The Day We Fell In Love (Ted & Francis Remix)

MP3: Scion Sampler, Vol. 23: Kitsuné Pioneer

VIDEO: Sebastien Tellier - The Take Away Show

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:26:00 +0000

ARTIST: Sebastien Tellier
TRACK: "Divine"
SOURCE: The Take Away Show via LA BLOGOTHEQUE
LOCATION: A Boat Dock somewhere in Paris, France
NOTES: Beans showed me LA BLOGOTHEQUE website and I was so stoked on what they're doing that I couldn't help myself from posting a second video for you :)

VIDEO: Man Man - The Take Away Show

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:06:00 +0000

ARTIST: Man Man
TRACK: "A Day At The Races And A Night At The Opera"
SOURCE: The Take Away Show via LA BLOGOTHEQUE
LOCATION: The Streets of Paris, France

FAMOUS FRIENDS Anniversary, The Twelves, VDRK Mixtape

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:56:00 +0000

FAMOUS FRIENDS, our favorite people to party with in NYC, are having their one year anniversary b-day bash this Saturday, December 6th. This massive fiesta will include performances by The Twelves, AC Slater, Finger on the Pulse, and of course, Bradley D and VDRK. We got the headsup from bigstereo about this badical new mixtape that VDRK has put out in honor of the event. Also have a great little number from The Twelves called "Works For Me" which you need to check out. If you're in the NYC area for this event, go have some drinks for us!!

MP3: VDRK - "At The Beach (Mixtape)"

MP3: The Twelves - "Works For Me"

MP3: Women - "Black Rice"

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:31:00 +0000

Post punk lo-fi psych rock. I've waited a long time to use that genre title to describe a band. Thanks to 4 dudes named Women today is that day. The foursome hail from Alberta, CA, and recently released their debut full length (self titled) via ghetto blasters and tape machines through Jagjaguwar. Fans of Deerhunter, and Animal Collective will be pleased with these gentlemen. Their track "Black Rice" has been rocking my ipod silly as of late. Stream and download the track below! Then buy this record!

MP3: Women - "Black Rice"

Justice "A Cross the Universe" Trailer and MP3

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:14:00 +0000

The now legendary French electronic duo JUSTICE are releasing their first tour documentary and live CD "A Cross the Universe" via Ed Banger Records on November 24th. Prep yourself for two years of behind the scenes tour debauchery and an amazing live record. Below you'll find the official trailer and an MP3 of their grand finale Metallica Remix.

MP3: JUSTICE - "Finale" (Metallica)

MP3: School of Seven Bells - "My Cabal" (Robin Guthrie Mix)

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:05:00 +0000

As previously reported, Brooklyn's School of Seven Bells are making giant waves in the blogsphere. Call it shoegazing, starry-night dream pop, or what you will, all you need to know about this Ghostly International band is that they got their name from a mythical South American pickpocket academy that may or may not have existed in the ‘80s, and they're going on tour with M83! Check the tour dates and new MP3s below!!

Tour Dates w/ M83:

Nov 16 - Pearl Street - Northampton, MA
Nov 18 - Middle East Downstairs - Boston, MA
Nov 19 - Studio Juste Pour Rire - Montreal, QUE
Nov 20 - Opera House - Toronto, ONT
Nov 21 - Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL
Nov 22 - Triple Rock Social Club - Minneapolis, MN
Nov 25 - Neumos - Seattle, WA
Nov 26 - Richard's on Richards - Vancouver, BC
Nov 27 - Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR
Nov 28 - The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
Nov 29 - Henry Fonda Theater - Los Angeles, CA

MP3: School of Seven Bells - "My Cabal" (Robin Guthrie Mix)

MP3: School of Seven Bells - "Caldo"