RC14

After lots of pleas, Burt Fox and Sonny Noir finally got Riot Control 14 mix up...sheesh that took foreva! But as they say, good things come to those who wait. My boy Burt does it again. Seriously, from the glitchy remix of Oops to the west coast hip hop throw backs, by the by, the transition from Eazy E to Rodney O and Joe Cooley is a nice homage to 90's hip hop, please and thank you B! And back again is the lovely and talented Sonny Noir...hilariously he does his own homage, presumably it's to Pete Tong...you'll have to listen for yourselves. If you want a nice way to end the year, download this mix now! Check it...enjoy!

Oh, and p.s., thankfully since I am fortunate enough to live with BF, he is going to be spinning my bday party...so if you want to see him live, please keep the 17th of Jan open...details to follow soon!

http://www.riotcontrolnyc.com/archive/download.html

Set List:
RiotControl Theme - Burt Fox
Lightworks RMX - Flying Lotus
Oops RMX - Hudson Mohawke
Untitled - Burt Fox
Poison Dart - The Bug and Warrior Queen
Gully Brook Lane - Joker
Cruisin - Short Dawg
Boyz N Da Hood - Eazy E
Everlasting Bass - Rodney O
It's Funky Enough - The D.O.C.
Salota - The Very Best (ft. BLK JKS)
Misdemeanor INSTR - Foster Sylvers (Mr K RMX)
Return To The Planet Of The Bass - Maggotron
Get Busy - Wink D f Candy Fresh
Red Alert - DJ Laz
Rap Da Felicidade - Cidinho and Doca
Township Funk - DJ Mujava
Run - Simian Mobile Disco (White Label)
Something - Lord Skywave
Bodium - Mikkel Metal
Estrangé - Shed
Death (Crystal Castles RMX) - White Lies
Police In Helicopter Dub - John Holt

Passion Pit

I was fortunate enough to see Passion Pit @ Glasslands 2 weeks ago (see pic above from the show). For those of you who don't know Glasslands, it's this super small gallery-turn-concert-venue-at-night in Billsburg. One of those spaces where maybe it holds 200 but they pack in 350. I was literally standing on a couch for the show so I could see. A ton of fun even if they only played a 30 minute set, but really at the moment they don't have too much ground to cover.

"Sleepyhead", their track that got the hipster buzz going has been remixed by Bo Flex of Passion Pit. Honestly I don't know why this wasn't the original. I think it's by far better, but maybe it's because it's a little more dancable :) Anyway check it out see if you agree. Enjoy!

http://www.zshare.net/audio/52123069036c9655/

Black Keys Demo...sort of

OK, so this is not what you think it is. I stumbled onto this track on Fader and thought it was some unreleased Black Keys demo that I was fortunate to find. What it actually is, is a track by new and upcoming producer named Friend. He's from the UK and is currently working on an ep. This track is much different than the other two tracks he's produced. I am not saying this is the shit and will be the next new hot thing...but I am saying give it a good listen. It's very melodic almost reminiscent of some very old Roxy Music, mixed with a little James Murphy and a dash of the Clash ala Combat Rock...there's a pan flute for god sakes...that has to peak your interest. Let me know your thoughts.

"Black Keys Demo"-Friend
http://www.zshare.net/audio/524365591f4e6b2c/

Air Jamaica

OH no! I suck I know! It's just my new boyfriend Brooklyn has kept me busy! But here I give you this great diddy I found on Fully Fitted...thank you Ghostdad! It takes the beat to Upside Down...ala Diana Ross and puts in a funky reggae jam...seriously if this is not the best vacation song I don't know what is...off to brunch with Burt Fox and Sonny Noir...ya dig!

http://www.divshare.com/download/launch/6014851-191