[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)

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[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)

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[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

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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!

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Drop The Lime