Mixtape Sunday: Episode 001

This is the first installment of our newest feature, which is every Sunday we're gonna start trying to share mixes that we enjoy (even though it's technically now early Monday as I'm writing this). We'll try and keep 'em diverse too, the focus will be more on quality and interestingness than necessarily being brand new or from big name artists. I found myself relistening to this Friendly Fires mix today that they did for Resident Advisor last fall, and let me just say it really hits the spot in all the right ways. Way more eclectic and dance floor-oriented than you'd probably expect from the UK band.
download: Friendly Fires - RA.285 Friendly Fires Podcast - 2011.11.14




On the other hand is this mix all the way from our friend Zooash in Germany, and it's a really nice blend of banging techno that starts fast and stays on point all the way through. Plus it contains a bunch of unreleased, really fresh tracks, like the very first one. Stay up on all things Zooash by following his Soundcloud and Facebook.



Tracklists for both mixes after the jump

So Much For Jumping Out of Planes

I was all set on sky diving today. I woke myself up, braved the pain that is known as "2 hours of sleep and a hangover from hell," all with the intentions of making the several-hour drive out to the beach to hurl myself from an airplane. But apparently mankind hasn't figured out how to control the weather yet, because as of now my plans are on hold due to thunder storms. Lucky for you, that means I've got nothing better to do than throw you the fresh set of tunes I had planned on bumping in my car on the drive today.

We'll start slow and build up the energy in this post. This first track is a chill remix by Mr. Flash, who's one of the less-known members of the uber-badass Ed Banger Record Label.

Darwin Deez - Up In The Clouds (Mr. Flash Remix)

I don't know who Nuke Dukem is, but he has a fuckin awesome name...

Two Door Cinema - What You Know (Nuke Dukem's "Dreamy" Remix)

I know everyone's heard like 12 billion remixes of Friendly Fires' "Paris," but i promise you this one is worth taking the time to listen to. It's got the most delicious set of vocals that really complete the song in a way that none of the other versions do, if you ask me.

Friendly Fires vs Aeroplane vs Flight Facilities - I Crave Paris

Next up is some tracks from Vodka & Milk. They're a legit group from LA who make some tight remixes and have a name almost as cool as Bright & Shiny. First up is a Tupac remix (errbody love Tupac remixes..) and then a remix of some song I've never heard of.

Tupac - Do For Love (Vodka & Milk Remix)

U-N-I - Land of The Kings (Vodka & Milk Remix)

Here's your daily dose of Tiesto. This song is absolutely sick.

Bloc Party - One More Chance (Tiesto Remix)

Rule number 674.. Avicii's productions are straight retarded

Robyn - Hang With Me (Avicii Edit)

The 2000 has been making some cool remixes for a while now. I had the pleasure of seeing him play on Ibiza this summer and he definitely didn't disappoint. The only words that come to my mind to describe this next song are "bonkers" and "electro"

Carte Blanche - Gare Du Nord (The 2000 rmx)

The more I listen to this Mustard Pimp character the more I like him. You should feel the same way because he's sweet. This song just begs "play me very loud"... I think you know what to do

Mustard Pimp - Telesiege

HOMEWORK

Alright, you know the deal. Turn it up as loud as possible and see if you've been paying attention enough in class to complete this week's homework assignment.

Don Rimini - All About

Clockwork - Airflow (Original Mix)

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Shall we?

I, Patrick, have returned in order to supply you with the best tunes around. Speaking of which, you should probably all pay me for what I'm about to bestow upon you... But that can be discussed after you download each and every one of these songs:

Let's start this off with some energy. Get up, stand up, now dance.

Duck Sauce - Barbara Streisand (O-God Remix)

We're gonna slow it down for the next 3 min. and 55 sec. with a groovetastic original track

Miami Horror - I Look To You ft. Kimbra

This is a song composed by Holy Ghost! covered by Friendly Fires ft. the DFA celestial choir. Honestly, what more could you possibly ask for?

Holy Ghost! - On Board (Friendly Fires cover)

It's not Saturday night yet, but when that time rolls around you're gonna want this song on hand.

Matt Van Schie - Saturday Night (GLOVES remix)

I was never a Killers fan, but this remix really gives you the full synth treatment that you so deserve. Now smile like you mean it.

The Killers - Smile Like You Mean It (Madeon Remix)

This string laden symphony of a song tosses in a little grit for the perfect blend of sweetnsour.

Something A La Mode - Paris Makes Me Feel Like Dancing

I saved the best for last: Bit Funk, despite his handicap of being a Canadian in US borders, really has his stuff together. Funkfunkay bassline + cats = better than you (check out the vid below)

OCD Automatic, Adultue - Paper Cat (Bit Funk remix)

And once again, never ever forget:

Love, Patrick