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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

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"