[It's So Hard to Say Goodbye]

I just wanted to give a quick final update for the DISCOHANDS faithful. I will not be running DH anymore, but I am taking my talents to South Beach.. I mean to TILTMAG.com where I will be joining their team. Thanks for the support while it lasted, and I promise you that you will not be let down if you follow me over to TILTMAG, the talent over there is great, and I think you'll agree that their taste in music is superb.

Sing us out BIIM!

Boyz II Men - It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday

Keep on dancin' y'all!

[Goldfrapp + Grum]

GAH! The Holy Duo of Electro is back for another round this Spring with an album titled "Head First". I'm going to have to take a moment and put this on my list of things to purchase and geek out to when released. Obviously, if you have been awake and reading blogs, Grum is "all-the-rage". Yes, I am a grown man. And yes, I sound like a 15 yr. old school girl. Do I care...what do you think? Maybe I expected too much from Goldfrapp's comeback single. Just maybe...However, this one is a grower. Grum helps that growth spread all over your brain and make you wish you had lasers shooting from your hands. If you want to bash Goldfrapp, please start hating yourself even more right now. Believe me, I tried and ended up buying the new single. Anyone who's debut album is fantastic as "Felt Mountain" is allowed to release a blank disc as their next single. So that being said, please flashback to 80s neon lights with Grum, Alison Goldfrapp and me and ride this "Rocket".
P.s. If you wanna get high on nothing but Goldfrapp, please click the link below to blast you off onto their homewebsite. They are streaming nothing but craploads of their catalogue online, for you, the Goldheads.

Goldfrapp - Rocket (Grum Remix)

Goldfrapp Homesite

[Lady Gaga + Grum + Hercules & The Love Affair]

Wow, Gaga has had a big year. Who knew things would blow up to the point of already needing a break from her image, in just a matter of a year? Too bad I can't get enough and I had to go to iTunes and buy these diamonds in the major-corporate rough. On top of that, little did we know she could be remixed so well? Here we have two fantastic remixes of an over-played Top 40 hit that will actually have you not reaching for the "skip" button. Hercules & The Love Affair can do no wrong. Even though the vocals sound slightly out of place, I am a huge fan of their ever-so-clever simplicistic style. Grum, on the other hand, goes straight for the gut. He turns "Bad Romance" into an 80s night club anthem. This one is sure to turn your emo-emotions into Converse skid-marks on the dancefloor.

Lady Gaga - Bad Romance (Hercules & The Love Affair Mix)

Lady Gaga - Bad Romance (Grum Remix)

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Lady Gaga's Haus Of Gaga

[Caribou]

So, I am on my way out into the real world. However, I just wanted to drop this day-brightener on you. Caribou is coming back in April with a new album and this mp3 is "freegal" (ill-freegal being the opposite) courteous of Mr. Daniel Victor Snaith himself. The new grip will be titled "Swim" and from the sounds of it, it will be just as playful as previous albums. I can't hate on the lack of a game-change, because honestly, he could sing about genocide and his melodies still make me think of fuzzy puppies.

Caribou - Odessa

Caribou's Homesite

[Breakbot + Pacific!]

I've been procrastinating on blogging about Breakbot for some time now, and there is just too many great remixes out there to postpone any longer. Breakbot has made a habit of remixing Pacific! which I LOVE. Recently he's remixed AIR and many others as well. But imo the remixes of Pacific! is where he shines. The remix of "Runaway to Elsewhere" is what got me hooked, and then I came across the remix of "Hold Me", which is total class. His presence hasn't been a secret, as he was quickly gobbled up by Ed Banger and put upon his proper pedestal. How cool is it that Banger is diversifying their portfolio and expanding into the 80's electropop & funk realm which Breakbot dominates.

Pacific! - Hold Me (Breakbot Remix)
Pacific! - Runaway to Elsewhere (Breakbot Remix)
Air - So Light Is Her Footfall (Breakbot Remix)

[Gorillaz + Tenkah]

The once great Salt-N-Pepa once said, "Opinions are like assholes and everybody's got one." So here's mine. When the Gorillaz's demo'ed 3 trax from their upcoming album last year, I was buzzing so hard, I swear my iPod hated me. The songs sounded so raw and fitting after a great, yet very polished second album, "Demon Days". Now that I've heard the final mix of the new track, "Stylo", with Mos Def and Bobby Womack - I'm not-so-much impressed. However, I'm still looking forward to the final project. Frankly, I think this simple and repetitive remix, by Tenkah upgrades the original, even if it's just background music worthy. However, I'm sure in 2 months when the album drops, I'll be geeking out to the album and singing it's praises. Anyways, let us know how you feel...

Tenkah - Stalingrad (Club Edit)

{Tenkah Myspace}

[Uffie Vs. Ke$ha]

Granted, this is nothing special. However, after hearing all the buzz about the major-label swagger-jack of Uffie by this new artist "Ke$ha", I had to laugh when I saw this online. I hope you do too. P.S. I'm not the hugest Uffie fan, but if I had to pick - I'm Team Uff - all the way. Just listen to her glide through, like a Puma, on Mr.Oizo's Remix of his own already-bossass track - "Steroids".

Mr. Oizo - Steroids - feat. Uffie (Mr.Oizo Remix)

Mr. Oizo's Myspace

[MSTRKRFT + Laidback Luke]

I am all about simple, short thoughts. Aaaand, I'm slightly less than motivated on this breezy Northern California afternoon. So, since it's St. Valentine's Weekend and a lot of you will be bombarded with senseless acts of love, I decided to post this Laidback Luke remixed gem from 2009 by MSTRKRFT. It's all about heartbreak, but the charging beat is enough to get you out of a funk for at least 5 minutes and 31 seconds. Hit the bottle and repeat...

MSTRKRFT - Heartbreaker - featuring John Legend (Laidback Luke Remix)
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[PARALLEL DANCE ENSEMBLE (...makes you "say ahh"...) ]

So, if you couldn't guess by the album art alone; There is a new blogger in Disco Hands-ville and he goes by the name Pretty/Ugly. However, all that is irrelevant due to that fact that he makes nothing in comparison to this slammin' track. It's a shame we haven't posted this sooner. If you don't own a pair of rollerskates, get some NOW! This jammy ham jam will have you all up in a 1982 daydream. Coco Solid lends some nonsense rap-style vocals to this thumping bassline, but honestly, she could be talking about last night's liquid taco bubbleguts (and I'm sure at one point, she does) and you'd still want to jam out in slow motion sparkles to this song. Granted this is the Yam Who? rework, but IMO, it bumps better than the original. SO, if you don't know, now you know. More great posts to come.

Parallel Dance Ensemble - Turtle Pizza Cadillac (Yam Who? Rework)

[Barretso]

Like Brett Favre, I'm coming out of retirement. The reason might very well be Chilean up and comer Barretso. This guys is consistently releasing dope tracks and only gets better. There is a reason he was signed so quickly, and if you haven't heard what he's offering, you better get to it. A few of his tracks have caught on like wildfire in the blogosphere, but I feel like it is only necessary that I lend a hand to spread the word.

It's been a while since I've blogged last, but I'm back for good. DH is expanding right now and we've brought in a new blogger to offer his different but equally excellent tastes for everyone. There are lots of plans being made right now, so look forward to a much more active DH.

Anyways, glad to be back sharing what I love, and Barretso is my newest obsession. As well, the remix from Redial of "We Won't Stop" is legitimately boss.

Barretso - Bright City Lights
Barretso - We Won't Stop (Redial Remix)
Barretso - Midnight Walk

As always, check out Barretso's Myspace and give him a shout. Peace out.

[Classixx + Drop The Lime]

We've got a new remix from the always great Classixx for Drop The Lime's hot track "Devil's Eyes". The remix is a nice change of pace as it slows it down and draws out the drama. I'm not going to go into it too much, just grab it for yourself and enjoy.

Drop The Lime - Devil's Eyes (Classixx's B-Live Mix)

Myspace >>>
Drop The Lime
Classixx

[Relation + Lifelike]

80's sounds have been nothing new as of late, the usual cast from Valerie Collective, On The Fruit Records, and other inspired artists have continually put out the tracks that we know and love. I sometimes think of them as quasi-80's songs, resembling that era, but still derivative, still new, still exciting.. but selective of a nitch 80's music scene.

Lately though, I've been noticing some artist putting out tracks not so synth based, not so electronic, not so upbeat.. maybe even a bit more 80's? Let's remember that the 80's tracks were not always futuristic synth crazy tracks. One of our favorite electronic artists, Lifelike, has transformed Relation's new track "Your Tiny Mind" to fit neatly into this style. It's still has that quintessential 80's feel, but not like you may be expecting. It's completely refreshing and intriguing, paying homage to the other part of 80's music which may often be linked with the "sad parts" of the iconic 80's movies you remember. Either way, totally enjoyable. :)

"Tiny Little Mind" is off of Relation's new album, 'Fear of Night', and you can stream the entire album here.

Relation - Your Tiny Mind (Lifelike Radio Edit)

Myspace >>
Relation
Lifelike

[Stephen Falken]

Valerie Collective shining synth-star, Stephen Falken, in conjunction with Flexx Records presents to us his newest masterpiece "Vision". This 4-track journey is classic Falken, dominated by mysterious pitch black synths. It is self proclaimed "The Mid 80's Movie Score You Never Heard." That is.. until now. And if you love the album like I know you will, visit Flexx Records and grab the real deal. The artwork itself is worth the price of admission.

Stephen Falken - Visions

1. Stephen Falken - The Deal
2. Stephen Falken - Visions
3. Stephen Falken - Shadow of the Wind
4. Stephen Falken - Emotion Engine

Myspace:
Stephen Falken

[Drop The Lime]

What goes good with Bacardi? Lime? Yes, but even better, Drop The Lime! Let me explain.. Bacardi has been picking up lately on what the cool kids (you and me) have been listening to these days, so they've worked with some of our favorite musicians to put out some really great new tracks, Drop The Lime being one of them. Don't let Michael Moore convince you Capitalism is a monster, here is proof that great things can come from the belly of the beast! We love Bacardi (can I have a free t-shirt?) and we love Drop The Lime!

Drop The Lime - Devil's Eyes

Anyways, here is the aforementioned track from Drop The Lime (AKA Curses!) named "Devil's Eyes" which is serious business, as you will soon pickup from the dramatization of the track. I LOVE overly dramatic tracks, and am really diggin' this one. Luca (Drop The Lime) also put out a nice club remix of the same track with a little bit more kick and shoegaze for those of us who get a little tipsy on Bacardi and want to get lost in the music.

Drop The Lime - Devil's Eyes (LUCA'S B-LIVE CLUB MIX)

Bottoms up!

Myspace:
Drop The Lime

[Reni Lane + Acid Girls + Frankmusik + Chromeo]

I've been obsessively enjoying a few tracks recently, to get my mind off the increasingly monotonous aspects of life lately, first up is a really great remix from RAC of Reni Lane's track 'Place For Us'. This track reminds me of the awesome Aeroplane remix of the track 'Paris' by Friendly Fires featuring Au Revoir Simone... and I don't care if they're similar or not, just sayin.

Reni Lane - Place For Us

Another track I've been going insane over is the Acid Girls track 'Wake Up' featuring Frankmusik. What a pleasant surprise, because I could never get into Frankmusik before, and now I can sorta see what his appeal is. This track has a hook that is so addictive it's straight up ridic.

Acid Girls feat. Frankmusik - Wake Up

And furthermore, it'd be a total shame not to mention Chromeo's new single 'Night By Night' What can I say? There's nothin new here, nothing Chromeo hasn't done before, nothing groundbreaking. Awesome! That's what makes this track so damn good. Chromeo have never failed to impress me lately with anything they touch. As bad as their videos are, and unappealing they may look, they can make some catchy ass tunes while keeping the throwback tunes legit.

Chromeo - Night By Night

Myspace roll call:

Reni Lane
Acid Girls
Frankmusik
Chromeo

[Washed Out]

I was introduced to this music by a friend, and figured I'd pass it on. Washed Out is an unsigned talent coming way out of Georgia US of A. His music is ultra chill, but in that lo-fi beautiful flavor much akin to Ariel Pink. These tracks are off his Life of Leisure EP, so check it out, and appreciate.

Washed Out - Get Up
Washed Out - Hold Out
Washed Out - New Theory

And when you're done, please pay some respect by visiting his Myspace.

[DIGIRAATII]

Wow.. what a hiatus. I completely walked out on this whole blogging thing, but for good reasons. I'm bizack, but I'm going to keep it simple from here on. I'm really busy lately doing some shit for educational purposes, but I can't give up on this blog. If I have the time to do some features I'll do them, but I'm going to plan on throwing music up more often, but with less writing. So if you're here for the music, great! That's what I'm here for as well. So if you've stuck around, thanks for checkin' back and keepin' the dream alive. :)

On that note, new remix from DISCOHANDS regulars DIGIRAATII. Here is their new track, their remix of LexiconDon - Heart Attack.

"I want it back today"... me too.

LexiconDon - Heart Attack (DIGIRAATII Remix)


DIGIRAATII MYSPACE LOVE.

[Owl Vision]

The Swedish "Electro Beast of the East", otherwise known as Owl Vision has sent us some great tracks to share with everyone. Fresh off the presses is the new release, "Darkness EP". "Darkness" is the first single off his upcoming album, and the title doesn't mislead a bit as he keeps it dark, deep and gritty, not overwhelming us with bass like other musician tend to do.

Owl Vision - Darkness

As much as I like the title track, the Vektorkat remix is my favorite of the bunch. Vektorkat keeps the grittiness of the original and then is all like "hey what's this over here? oh, just some more grit". Despite the gritty overdose, the track is very danceable, most likely taking lessons from an act like MSTRKRFT on how to keep it raw, yet dance. Although this track is my favorite off the EP, lets not forget that all great works of art start with a great canvas.

Owl Vision - Darkness (Vektorkat Remix)

If you like what you hear, you'll love even more that the EP is available for FREE, thanks to Owl Vision's heart of gold. Aside from the title track and Vektorkat's ace remix, there's more from Owl Vision himself and Distrakt. He wants to be heard, so lend him your ears. Grab the entire Darkness EP HERE.

Owl Vision has just finished up his upcoming album, due to be released any day now. So stop by his Myspace for all the details and drop a line. Peace!

[Samuel + The Knocks]

If you remember... we mentioned before that The Knocks were busy in the studio producing the upcoming debut for fellow label mate, Samuel. Well to give you a bit of a tease while we wait for that, we have the fresh new track from this relatively unknown up and comer. Samuel covers Ellie Goulding's track 'Starry Eyed' and it doesn't disappoint. Oh yes, it's produced by The Knocks, so you know its of good stock.

This isn't a full fledged dance track or epic synth jam like we usually post up in here, but it's got that electro slow jam vibe pulled off perfectly. I'm not as in love with Goulding as alot of other blogs, but her vocals seem to work smoothly with Samuel's chill style.

Samuel - Starry Eyed (Ellie Goulding Cover, produced by The Knocks)

Not quite ready to whip out when the party is taking off, but throw this on towards the end of the night for that starry eyed feel, as it's sure to help you wind down and enjoy the night.

I know you've paid a visit before to The Knocks' Myspace, so do the same for Samuel as well. I'm sure he'll be getting alot of DH love in the future, so stay tuned!

[Cavaliers of Fun]

Unicorns, check... Space, check... Unicorns IN space, check... And that my friends is how you get my attention.

"Imagine a one man space odyssey to discover new worlds, new beats, new sounds... Cruising through galaxies of retro synths spinning out huge solos, arpeggios running wild through the space prairies and beats the size of Tyrannosaurus Rex. COF is piloting a solo space pod to travel back to the 80s on Planet Earth. But in his own private galaxy it's already year 2112.."

Ricco Vitali, AKA Cavaliers of Fun is an electronic producer from the UK, although his Space Unicorn emblazoned Myspace has him listed as living in space. Either way, he's doing some really cool and fun music right now, and you need to take a listen.

His track "Secret Galaxies" has the laid back pop feel of a Pacific! track, but the melodramatic seriousness of a Kate Bush ballad. Hey.. this dude really loves his secret galaxies!!

Cavaliers of Fun - Secret Galaxies

Keeping in space stride, here is another of his tracks "2012"... about the year 2012, when we'll move to space via doomsday, naturally.

Cavaliers of Fun - 2012

When he's not on his own personal space voyages, COF is lending his interesting talents to others as evident in his remix of The Teenagers single Feeling Better.

The Teenagers - Feeling Better (Cavaliers of Fun Remix)

So take a look at his spacey ass Myspace and buddy up, I have a feeling he's going to catch on quickly and get some nice blog love.