Arnaud Rebotini - Mayhem

Latest EP released in June from French house master Arnaud Rebotini. The B side "Pelican" is definitely more my taste. These tracks almost have a minimal feel to them. Thanks to our friends at I Keep Forgettin' for the link.

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Chromeo - Night by Night

The first original track from Chromeo since 2007. Releaesd on a compilation for Mountain Dew's Green Label Sound this is as Chromeo as it gets. If you like any of their previous work you'll definitely like this track.

Chromeo - Night by Night

Cosmic Balaeric Beats Volume 2

No explanation necessary, download immediately.

1. Hot Toddy Feat. Ron Basejam - I Need Love
2. Rayko - Slowtrack
3. Slight Delay - Can You Feel It?!
4. Nelue - No Strings Attached
5. Roberto Rodriguez - Venus
6. Marbeya Sound - Salomon's Take
7. Premier Rang - ZoΘ Et Heine
8. The Beat Broker - Ice Castle
9. Naum Gabo - Volgograd
10. Social Disco Club - Portuguese Revenge
11. Phelps - Pitfield Girl
12. The Outrunners - These Girls Are Dressed To Kill
13. Visti & Meyland - Yes Maam (All Nite Long) (Original Mix)
14. Mugwump - Stanza
15. Dance Disorder - My Time (Baby G Edit)
16. Lyhome - Other Side Of Me

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Eelke Kleijn - Outside the Box #44 - Live at Che Montevideo

Another banging live set from Eelke Kleijn. Clocking in at 2 hours, this one is solid all the way through. Sorry again for the lack of tracklist, if I find one, I'll be sure to update.

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Abakus - Live from Mexico July 2009

An amazing downtemo/midtempo mix from Abakus. If you're a fan of tech/house then you should absolutely download this and if you're not, well, you should download it anyway, it's awesome. I appologize for lack of tracklist, so hopefully that wont deter you.

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Daft Punk - Face to Face (Night Drugs Remix)

You wont normally find me posting Daft Punk remixes here, but I thought this one needed some attention. This Face to Face remix is chock full of synthy electro 80's goodness. Definitely worth checking out.

Daft Punk - Face to Face (Night Drugs Remix)

Michael Cassette - Moonlight Runner

Here's an awesome space disco track with a certain 80s vibe that will get your head bobbin.

Michael Cassette - Moonlight Runner

Midnight Juggernauts - This New Technology

Awesome new track from Australia's Midnight Juggernauts. This New Technology is the first single off their upcoming second album and definitely does not disappoint. I'm very excited to hear the full release after this teaser.

Midnight Juggernauts - This New Technology

Fontän - ...You Too

Some incredibly soothing cosmic disco from Swedish duo, Fontän. Very blissful, you'll enjoy this one.

Fontän - ...You Too

Flashmen - As the Night Rolls On (CHARLIE! rules remix)

Check out this remix of Flashmen's "As the Night Rolls On" by New York's own CHARLIE! His nu-disco take on this track really fits incredibly well with the Flashmen's vocals. Checkout his myspace for more. Enjoy.

Flashmen - As the Night Rolls On (CHARLIE! rules remix)

Au Revoir Simone - Another Likely Story (Aeroplane Remix)

Brooklyn trio Au Revoir Simone get the royal remix treatment from Fresh Mode favorite, Aeroplane. Not as balaeirc or space disco sounding as their other remixes, this has a fantastically awesome electro pop breakdown that is certain to give even the coldest of hearts a bit of happiness.

Au Revoir Simone - Another Likely Story (Aeroplane Remix)

Yacht - Psychic City (Classixx Remix)

As the weather get's a bit brisk here in NYC, I felt it necessary to post a track that reminded me of summer. Here's Classixx doing their thing on a Yacht track. Listening will surely put you poolside around 7pm as the sun starts to set. This definitely wont be starting any dance parties, but then again, sometimes this is just the type of sound you need. Enjoy.

Yacht - Psychic City (Classixx remix)

RA Podcast #172 - Still Going

"Olivier Spencer and Eric Duncan are two guys with some serious disco credentials. As part of the Rub N Tug duo with Thomas Bullock, Duncan has been at the forefront of the current disco revival ever since their rowdy looped up version of Chicago Transit Authority's "I'm a Man" appeared on Rong Music, with remixes of Out Hud, LCD Soundsystem, Sly Mongoose and Roxy Music becoming dance floor staples in sets of more discerning disco and house DJs. Both Spencer and Duncan are part of edit supergroup How & Why alongside Rong co-founder Jason Drummond (AKA DJ Spun), and as one part of House Of House, Liv is responsible for the end of the night disco-house bomb "Rushing To Paradise."

As Still Going, it's been a long two years since the duo kicked off their production project with the memorably anthemic piano-house grooves of "Still Going Theme," but they've finally managed to follow it up. "Spaghetti Circus," which opens their RA podcast, is a totally different beast, with the outlandishly rousing voice of comedian/musician Reggie Watts riding atop the track's duelling guitars and galloping beat. London residents digging their RA podcast will be no doubt glad to know that the pair will be making their UK debut for Warm at Plastic People this Friday. We spoke to Liv and Eric about the mix, house music in New York and the "difficult second single."

"Still Going Theme" was a massive anthem. Did you feel much pressure when producing the follow up?

Not really. We actually started this record right after we wrapped on "Still Going Theme." Then got caught up on remixes and our respective Rub n Tug and House Of House productions. The players who contributed to the record were all tracked in LA and NYC over the course of the following months. We recorded Reggie (Watts) late this Spring. Took us a bit more time than expected to turn this one out, but we're quite happy with the outcome.

Where and how was the mix recorded?

We recorded it at Liv's studio in Brooklyn. A mix of 12-inches and CDs recorded through Ableton Live - quick and easy. It's a pretty good glimpse of what we play out. Also figured this mix had to cater to both the cubicle crowd and permanent vacationers ;-)

What are each of your production roles in the studio?

It's a collaborative effort.

Eric: Producer, arranger, programming, lyrics on "Untitled Love". Oh... and "beer getter" too.

Liv: Producer, recording and mix engineer, guitar, keys and programming.

Liv, your original productions tend to be collaborations. Is there any particular reason why this is the case, or do you just prefer to produce with other people?

I do see music as essentially collaborative. Technology has made it much easier to write, record, and mix by oneself. But what's the fun in that? Original productions aside, I find myself taking on more solo remixes lately.

Eric, are there any plans for original Rub N Tug material in the near future?

A Rub N Tug album was recorded in Brooklyn in September of 2008. We're still in the process of editing and adding final touches. Coming soon!

Liv, your Discogs entry says that you’re also a composer and sound designer. What projects have you been doing this sort of work on?

Mainly TV and advertising to date. With some sound art and the odd short film thrown in for good measure. These projects run through my Amalgamated Superstar outfit.

When you ask people about New York house music, clubs like the Shelter and Sound Factory tend to spring to mind. Do you think the city is turning a corner into a new era of house?

Hard to say... House music's always had a strong footing in this city but people tend to wax nostalgic about this kinda stuff. Arguably, there are fewer iconic house clubs here at the moment, but great parties do go off regularly. The same can be said for producers and DJs. The old school heads are still very much in the game, and a new generation's coming up fast behind them. So can't really say there's been resurgence per se. House never left us in the first place.

What are you up to next?

We're currently recording a follow up single and spending some time on the road DJing."

- RA

1. Still Going - Spaghetti Circus - DFA Records
2. Dr Dunks - Keep It Cheap
3. Cobblestone Jazz - Traffic Jam - Wagon Repair
4. Gui Boratto - No Turning Back (The Mole's MMD MIx) - Kompakt
5. Ben Klock - OK (Kenny Larkin Mix) - Ostgut Ton
6. 6th Borough Project - Just a Memory - Instruments Of Rapture
7. Tee Alford - Ready To...? - Area Code
8. Amplified Orchestra - Moon Voyage - Amplified
9. Canyons - Fire Eyes - DFA Records
10. Junkie XL - Cosmic Rave - Cosmic Rave
11. Social Disco Club - I'm Good For You
12. Junkie XL - Dream On - Cosmic Rave

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Aeroplane - Mix Chart September

Another fantastic Aeroplane mix. These monthly installations are top notch.

1. Washed Out : "Belong"
2. Yacht : "Psychic City" (Classixx Remix)
3. Who Made Who : " Keep My Plane" (Modernaire Remix)
4. Jackpot : "Greased Lightning" (Rory Phillips Remix)
5. Azari & III : "Hungry For The Power"
6. Heartbreak : "Aki To Dancin" (The Horrors Remix)
7. The Phenomenal Handclap Band : "You'll Disappear" (Horse Meat Disco Remix)
8. In Flagranti : "Brash & Vulgar" (Disco 3000 Edit)
9. Wolfmother : "New Moon Rising" (Riton Vocal Rub)
10. Gossip : "Love Long Distance" (Riva Starr Remix)

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Futurecop! - 1988 Girls

Perhaps one of the best videos I have watched on the internet. Futurecop! + Saved By The Bell = Epic.

Altair Nouveau - Space Fortress

Some extremely fresh space disco from DFA's Altair Nouveau. All three tracks on this EP are are great but the highlight is definitely the title track Space Fortress. Enjoy.

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Gai Barone - Organum (Dino Lenny Remix)

After listening to the Eelke Kleijn mix posted below, one track really stood out and I felt it needed it's own post, Dino Lenny's Remix of Gai Barone's Organum. This wonderfully progressive house track has a hint of space disco and is solid through all 9 minutes. Enjoy.

Gai Barone - Organum (Dino Lenny Remix)

The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer in the City (Peter Vesti Edit)

Talk about an AWESOME edit on a classic song. Peter Vesti takes "Summer in the City" and turns it into a disco nightmare. By looping the main riff and gradually building until finallly dropping the lyrics, this track will have you dancing for sure.

The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer in the City (Peter Vesti Edit)

Justin Miller - DFA Mix for VIVA Radio

Glorious disco/house from DFA's Justin Miller. Great tracklist, great mix. Check it out.

1. Altair Nouveau - Showdown (DFA)
2. Q&A - Tumbling Cubes (DFA)
3. Wild Geese - Macho Disco Master (Flashback)
4. The Barking Dogs vs Club Silencio - The Guitar Man (Barking Dogs)
5. Danny Howells - right Off (Faze Action Remix) (Dig Deeper)
6. Eine Kleine Nacht Musik - La Serenissima (Modular)
7. Situation - Get On Up (Disco Deviance)
8. Amplefied Orchestra - Disco Trippin (amplified)
9. Canyons - Fire Eyes (DFA)
10. Plez - Can't Stop (Acid Rainforest Mix) (Plezure Records)
11. Shit Robot - Simple Things, Work it out (Serge Santiago Mix) (DFA)
12. Tiger and Woods - Time (Editainment)
13. 6th Borough Project - Hang On (Instruments of Rapture)

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Classixx - KCRW Mix

Get your disco fix this fine tuesday morning with Classixx's recent live mix on Santa Monica's College Radio Station KCRW.

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