Gramatik | Our Interview | Soundcloud

Last year I had the fortunate opportunity to venture off on my own to central and South America. I took any chance I had to talk to someone and direct the conversation to what makes them happy or what their passions entailed. Those conversations really put the human spirit and the world into perspective to me in a whole new way. With my answer to both of those questions being music, I was under serious pressure to show them something worthwhile and fresh. It didn’t take long for me to get set on sharing Gramatik and his universal bread of hip hop and electronic. The album I showed everyone is below, and you can download it free here.

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Buy Don’t Talk To | RAC

Last weekend, we had the privilege of catching RAC’s fifth ever live show at the Observatory OC. Having only seen DJ sets by Andre and Karl, we didn’t know how this would fly. They were continually retweeting people talking about how the set was high energy, but how…was the mystery. We got into the venue filled with anticipation – it’s been a while since we’ve been this giddy to see an artist we’ve seen before. The band stepped out on stage to the roaring crowd: Andre, Liz (Andre’s wife), Karl, and Jeffrey Jerusalem of YACHT. I have to add right now that there was this weird feeling of insane happiness to see Andre and Liz up there following through with their passion together. True love is real people! They got right into it with one of our favourites: Foster the People’s Houdini and the room started heating up almost instantly.

They continued to play their crowd classics in a fresh new way that only live instruments could orchestrate. Among them were Two Door’s Something Good Can Work, Temper Trap’s Sweet Disposition, Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Zero, Hollywood, and a guest appearance by MNDR for the encore: Let Go. The standout tracks of the night were Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros’ Home, which they completely revamped to incorporate the kind of energy the song always lacked, and their original off the latest EP, Tourist. RAC also decided to surprise us with a completely new original that showcased Karl on vocals! Can’t wait to see that one surface for us all to fawn over. We were thoroughly impressed with how the live instruments brought the fire out of tracks we always viewed as being more “chill” than anything. Not to mention the eye candy they brought to the table:Strangeloop’s Reactive Pillar was a work of art!

We have no qualms with saying we were dancing and singing along non-stop. And all too soon, the show was over. I have to say, though, it was getting pretty unbearably hot in there – sweat dripping from the ceiling status. That’s just how you know it was a special show! One of our friend’s summed it up quite well: “RAC is one of the bands we’d follow around the country on a live tour.” We agree and absolutely hope they incorporate more live shows into their schedule. Best of luck to the crew and big up on a glorious transfer to a live band.

What So Not

It’s been nearly five months since our favorite Australian electronic duo What So Not released their debut Quack EP. Fortunately for us they dropped a free new single dubbed ‘Touched’ just the other day. With Flume prepping his Deluxe LP, and Emoh Instead recently releasing his Say So EP, our boys are continuing to take the international music scene by storm. The new single retains the warm synths, jungle percussion, heavy bass and unmistakable tropical vibe that we’ve come to love so much.

Apparently ‘Touched’ was started three years ago in Flume’s bedroom the first time the duo worked together. Their words:

“It feels symbolic that three years on we find ourselves coming full circle to finish this same song we started that very first day. From my 9-5 desk job to now writing music & DJing around the globe. From his bed room ambitions to being the forefront of dance music subculture. We’re still two young dudes.”

What So Not – Touched (right click > save as)
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/What%20So%20Not/What%20So%20Not%20-%20Touched.mp3]

Boys Noize | Soundcloud

A tribute to different, funkier times. Boys Noize goes vintage on his remix of an unforgotten legend. Reminiscent of his remix of Chemical Brothers “Yeah”, or Cut Copy’s “Lights and Music”, or even Feist’s “My Moon My Man”. Boys Noize adds his trademark grit on these tracks in ways we could never have imagined.

BONUS

Cut Copy – Lights and Music (Boys Noize Remix) (Right Click > Save As)
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/07%20Lights%20%26%20Music%20%28Boys%20Noize%20Remix%29.mp3]

Wave Racer

Australians have continued to churn out some of the most innovative electronic music of late. Sydney native Wave Racer harnesses the happiest and bounciest sounds to create some of the most catchy dance music out right now. Basically think Rustie, Cashmere Cat and CRNKN had a threeway baby that loves arpeggios, and you’ve got Wave Racer.

The guy’s been at it for only five months and has released two astounding originals and four remixes. His most recent release, a remix of Australian band Panama’s “Always” refines his signature sound. Future Classic just released a video for one of his tracks ‘Rock U Tonight’ which you can check out after the jump. If you’re looking for a good rhythm to bounce around to, I highly suggest listening to Wave Racer.

Panama – Always (Wave Racer Remix)
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/wave%20racer/Always%20%28Wave%20Racer%20Remix%29.mp3]

Cosmo’s Midnight – The Doffin (Wave Racer Remix)
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/wave%20racer/The%20Dofflin%20%28Wave%20Racer%20Remix%29.mp3]
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Pleasurekraft is the vanguard of the tech house scene; their dark twisted rhythms are infectious. Two years ago they won two Beatport awards for Top Track of the Year and Top Tech House Track for their catchy banger, “Tarantula.” Since then, the duo continued to crank out quality tunes with big support from artists like Green Velvet and Sneaky Sound System. Well Pleasurkraft is performing this Tuesday at Focus OC! If you like house music or think you like house music, you best be making your way over to OC’s nightclub pride & joy.

Pleasurekraft – Tarantula
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Beck/Pleasurekraft%20-%20Tarantula%20%28Original%20Mix%29.mp3]

Pleasurekraft – Satyr Song
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Satyr%20Song%20%28Original%20Mix%29.mp3]

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Hot Since 82 | Buy Little Black Book

It’s a snowy afternoon in the dark woods. The sky is like a television, tuned to a static channel. I’m seeking shelter from the bitter cold and a warm place to sleep. I stumble onto the outskirts of a town and shout a greeting, but the only sound that returns are my snowshoes crunching through the icy frost. ‘Things You Do To Me’ is a dark mysterious track, and one of the most interesting on Hot Since 82’s new LP, Little Black Book. Daley Padley is the mastermind behind the moniker, and one of the quickest rising names in the deep house scene. Two months ago, Padley’s Essential Mix made big waves and now, just this week, his 12-track LP hit the deck like a fresh caribou. With simple, yet polished grooves, Little Black Book’s dark touch has me venturing into the frozen abyss.

Last monday, Hot Since 82 performed at Sound Nightclub in LA, and I’d probably describe his set as supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

Buy the album HERE

1. Hot Since 82: Shadows (feat. Alex Mills)
2. Hot Since 82: Planes & Trains
3. Hot Since 82: Chords
4. Rudimental: Right Here (Hot Since 82 Remix)
5. Green Velvet: Bigger Than Prince (Hot Since 82 Remix)
6. Hot Since 82: Hot’s Groove
7. Shadow Child: So High (Hot Since 82 Remix)
8. Hot Since 82: Hurt You (Lee Curtiss Remix)
9. Hot Since 82: Insane I Know
10. Hot Since 82: Transitions
11. Hot Since 82: Things You Do To Me (feat. Thomas Gandey)
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/c2c/Things%20You%20Do%20To%20Me%20%28feat.%20Thomas%20Gandey%29.mp3]
12. Hot Since 82: Cry Mumbai
13. Hot Since 82 vs. Joe T Vannelli: The End