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What would’ve Lady Gaga, Sebastien Tellier, and Phoenix sounded like if they made it big during the turn of the 80s? I’m certain Gaga would’ve gone the Italo disco route.

TRACK LIST

1. Kilometer – Sebastien Tellier (Aeroplane Italo ’84 Remix)
2. Love Game – Lady Gaga (80s Italo Disco Remix)
3. Lisztomania – Phoenix (Holy Ghosts! Loves Paris Remix)

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It could be noticed that in Down To The Bone’s most recent albums the number of songs with vocal accompaniment seem to be growing. But before fans start worrying about Stuart Wade abandoning the progressive, flavorful instrumentals in favor of searing soul vocals – there is no compromise if you get to listen to “The Brighter Side” and “Shake It Up” featuring the likes of Hil St. Soul and Corrina Grayson on vocals.

For the most recent album “Future Boogie,” Down To The Bone’s trademark galloping beats are more subdued and the brass ensemble noticeably more pronounced. Here’s “The Brighter Side” – a track featuring vocals from Hil St. Soul  whose rich, velvety alto is layered seamlessly with a strong, persistent bass line.

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The initial plan was to create a disco/funk mix, only to end in a disaster.

I like how things didn’t turn out as planned.

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I would have to admit that among all the mixes I made this Roaring Twenties-meets-turn of the century mashup would be my favorite. Either I was having a good day or the tracks just seamlessly weaved into each other.

Not to mention that it’s been making me dance like a flapper along the expanse of my bedroom floor. Electro-swing is the current flavor, and this one was inspired by my college friend Karla’s flapper illustrations. Hee hee.

TRACK LIST

1. Parov Stelar – The Phantom (1930 Version)

2. Tape Five – Bad Boy, Good Man

3. Kyle Watson – Bouncing Purple Knickers

4. Jazzbit – Sing Sing Sing (Electro Swing Evan Evans Mix)

5. Electro Swing Lady – Give Me A Dream

6. Parov Stelar – Libella

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The gritty and smooth meld together in a 12″ record by the duo Monaco consisting of New Order’s Peter Hook and Revenge’s David Potts. Timeless and undated track that’s both industrial and ambient.

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A 10-minute mix by Sydney-based DJ Jamie Ilagan.

1. Crazy Penis – Love On The Line
2. Chromeo – Opening Up (Ce Soir On Danse)
3. Sebastien Tellier – Kilometer (A-Trak Remix)
4. Golden Filter – Solid Gold
5. Miike Snow – Animal (Treasure Fingers Remix)
6. Bag Raiders – Shooting Stars
7. Chromeo – 100%

Here’s a video of DJ Jamie Ilagan spinning in his bedroom studio.

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This is for you – you who grew up to the jangly and tangy guitar riffs of that transitory period between new wave and grunge, and rediscovered it through the emergence of mid-nineties indie folk rock.

1. Pineforest Crunch – Cup Noodle Song
2. The Sundays – Summertime
3. Josh Rouse – Miracle
4. The Smiths – The Headmaster’s Ritual
5. The Railway Children – In The Meantime
6. Gin Blossoms – Found Out About You
7. Toad The Wet Sprocket – Whatever I Fear

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Sultry saxophone notes, searing synthesizers, and a tinge of white soul courtesy of Go West – midnight neon light music.

1. Icehouse – Electric Blue
2. Johnny Hates Jazz – Don’t Say It’s Love
3. Go West – Eye To Eye (Horizontal Remix)
4. New Order – 1963
5. Tears For Fears – The Working Hour
6. Prefab Sprout – Appetite

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The Gaelic tongue, the crisp plucking of the harp strings, and the sneering fiddle — I’m seeing lush green hills where faeries and leprechauns dwell; my teeth chattering to the clammy breeze as I try to keep myself comfortable with a warm coat, soft scarf, and an overcast sky.

I am a big synth fan.

To bridge our respective loves, here’s a mixtape I made for him.

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1. Passion Pit – Little Secrets
2. Chromeo – Tenderoni
3. DJ Mehdi – I Am (Somebody)
4. Feist – Sealion (Chromeo Remix)
5. MGMT – Electric Feel
6. Chromeo – Fancy Footwork
7. Datarock – I Used To Dance With My Daddy
8. All Saints – Rock Steady
9. Amber – Just Like That
10. Seona Dancing – Bitter Heart
11. Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams
12. Cassian – Final Round