Premiere: Björk - Vulnicura Remix Project P. 1

Björk has always been very generous with commissioning remixes and re-imaginings of her tracks. Her Vulnicura album is no exception to the rule and now the Lotic remix gets joined by three more for the Part 1 of the album remix project. NICE! Mica Levi's instrumental take on Lionsong is our favourite of the bunch with its majestic and classical sound. Katie Gately twist and turns Family really putting a harsh light on things and the Krampfhaft take is a forest of electronic sounds. Too cool! Listen below; thoughts?

Free Download: Madonna - Beautiful Stranger (Juloboy Remix)

Madonna's amazing Beautiful Stranger turned out to be her last 90's release when it dropped in May 1999. The William Orbit co-produced track is a glorious ode to love and 60's guitar driven music and also the lead to the Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me movie. What's not to love really? French producer Juloboy turns it into a wonderful electronic dream in his nu-disco themed bootleg. Love it! The full 7 minutes are a true pleasure to have on repeat and we cannot stop falling in love. It's slick and updated but also so warm and inviting. The music fits the vocals like a glove and it's a perfect way to close out a weekend. Enjoy! 

Premiere: MS MR - Painted (Lindstrøm Remix)

Wow, what a trip! MS MR and their new single Painted are treated to a trip into outer space by Norwegian dance god and dark knight Lindstrøm. Doing a complete 180 on the original it sounds very much like a Lindstrøm original but with some Moroder and Woodkid thrown in there for good measure. Niiiice! We love this dark disco shimmering like black gold and pulsating like liquid fire. Top notch!  

Free Download: Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (Vicktor Deep House Remix)

Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) became a huge hit (US #8, UK #2) for Crystal Waters when it was released in early 1991. Close to 25 years on it's still a point of reference musically for producers and can tear up many a dance floor. Love it! Sadly, the social commentary about homelessness is as on point now as it was back then. Something in Crystal's voice really sends the message so direct not to mention the hard hitting lyrics. Perth based DJ Vicktor treats the original to a deep house remix and we really like the new groove and drama. It's perfect to dance to this summer! La da dee, la da da...

 

Stream: TLC VS. Mark Morrison - Girl Talk (Return Of The Mack '96 Remix)

We love us some TLC and remember a friend givin' us the Girl Talk vinyl in 2002 for our b'day. Great memory but sad of course as it came out after Left-Eye died in that car crash. :/ We were so in the mood for a mashup and wow, here it is! TLC get to party with Mark Morrison's '96 monster one hit wonder Return Of The Mack. Also, that Tom Tom Club sample - love it! Second time this week we've had it on repeat! We actually prefer the vocals over this beat - it's a harder, richer sound but also funkier. Can't argue with that! Enjoooy!