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Somewhere In The Universe

Kerri — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:21:28 +0000

Brighton night ‘Somewhere in the Universe’ is changing. They’ve become known for putting on some of the biggest parties in town with an alternative take on dance music which puts West Street to shame. Earlier on this year they played host to one of the first ever live gigs for both Little Boots and La Roux (Click here to check our coverage on that). They’ve also recently put on cutting edge acts like Boy Crisis and just-signed-to-Vice-records Katie Stelmanis (Yes, THAT Vice)

In their third year of activity it seems like they are taking a step-back from the banger-heavy house styling of yesterday and settling on a new, more mature sound. It’s a step that can only be good when they put out a most magnificent mixtape featuring blog favourite acts such as Boy Crisis, Casio Kids, Vega, Yelle, Fan Death, Yacht and Passion Pit, as well as big hitters Justice, Hot Chip and Little Boots.

You can grab the ‘Alpha Mixtape‘ from www.NewHero.co.uk

myspace.com/somewhereintheuniverse
facebook.com/group.php?gid=14249720446

‘Somewhere in the Universe’ will be relaunching in August with parties at both the New Hero Nightclub and Concorde 2. Look forward to it!

I’m Gonna Show You A Good Time

Kerri — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:16:08 +0000

Wow, just wow. You need this track. Massive in all sense of the word. Little Boot’s releases are usually from the ‘more vocal’ school of music, but here we have an incredible repetitive lyric and that MESSED UP bass EXPLOSION. It even came coupled with a very pretty picture of the lady herself.

MP3 Download: Little Boots – New In Town (Drop The Lime Dub)

myspace.com/littlebootsmusic

Seeing as we’re already on the EPIC release front, here’s the new one from La Roux everyone is talking about. Hoping this isn’t the full release, that drop at the end could go on for another minute or so!

MP3 Download: La Roux – In For The Kill (Skream’s ‘Let’s Get Ravey’ Remix)

myspace.com/larouxuk

‘In For The Kill” by La Roux is out now on Polydor. Little Boot’s debut album will released later this year.

Click here to view the embedded video.

EDIT: Looks like an A1 bassline remix has been confirmed – can’t wait for that to drop! Watch this space

It’s French for Red-Haired

Kerri — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:14:34 +0000

I recently learnt that popular Louisiana based Le Roux were coming to town for a one night only show. As an arrogant rock kid I’d always loved the guitar wanking solo in their hit ‘Addicted’ and the carefree calm of ‘Nobody Says it Was Easy’. I strapped on my spiked dog collar and tied up my heavy duty ‘New Rock’ boots and set off to the show.

Upon arrival at the venue I immediately felt out of place, was this a modern 2k9 performance of the ‘Vagina Monologues’ ? The room was packed to the brim with sweaty kissing girls and bright-as-hell day-glo.

Photos courtesy of StayCurious.co.uk.

It turned out this was a coverband called ‘The La Roux’s’ who used keyboards and computer laptops to create sounds rather than guitars and drum kits (???). The La Roux’s failed to play any actual covers of LeRoux songs BUT, it was actually a very good show.

Afterwards, I spoke to someone in the crowd about what just happened and it turns out that these guys are actually quite big on the internets, and they are managed by the same man behind an indie pop band called ‘The Fire Alarms’ – I’ve never heard of them.

MP3 Download: La Roux – Fascination

myspace.com/larouxuk

La Roux’s debut ‘Quicksand’ is available from Kitsune on Vinyl and Digital MP3. Watch out for the inevitable album release later in the year. She’ll be on tour with Lily Allen in March so go crazy if that’s your thing.

The Sound of 2009 – Little Boots

Kerri — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:53:11 +0000

Pictured : Little Boots live in Brighton – with possibly my very own little head poking out of the audience.

The BBC today announced their top tip for success in the music world of 2k9. With La Roux at #5 and Empire of the Sun at #4, it’s no surprise to see another electro/nu-wonk starlet reach the top spot. Well, I’ll admit I was a little surprised as I was beginning to get a little tired of her tracks ‘Stuck on Repeat’ and ‘Meddle’. Luckily I managed to find some of her (most likely) album tracks tucked away neatly in my iTunes library and though I’d share one with y’all just to keep the spirit alive.

MP3 Download : Little Boots – Every Little Earthquake

The second is an absolutely fantastic remix of Stuck on Repeat that hit the blogs in early November. It’s got much more of the nu-disco feel than the Fake Blood remix and certainly exaggerates the best parts of the original.

MP3 Download : Little Boots – Stuck on Repeat (Alexander Robotnik Remix)

Seeing as previous winners include Adele, Mika and Keane, it’s hardly an award to scoff at. It does go to show that awards like these are really just self fulfilling prophecies, giving major media outlets something to hype throughout the year.

I’m sure we’ll be hearing a lot more from this ex-pop idol contestant as the year goes on.

myspace.com/littlebootsmusic

Eisenhower Power

Kerri — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:33:18 +0000

Is this American politics thing getting a little out of hand now? I recently realised that Eisenhower himself was a big fan of slightly over the top heavy house, the ‘latest thing’ wonky pop singers and repetitive beats. This one’s for you Dwight.

Special K – Eisenhower Power

1) Debonair Samir – Samir’s Theme
2) SL2 – On A Ragga Tip (Breakdown Remix)
3) Evil Nine – They Live (Felix Cartal Remix)
4) Saad Hafiz – Everytime (Destroy Disco Remix)
5) Crookers – Love To Edit
6) Hearts Revolution – C.Y.O.A (AC Slater Remix)
7) Bingo Players – Get Up (Diplo Remix)
8 ) La Roux – Quicksand (Autokratz Drags to Riches Remix)
9) Machines Don’t Care – Beat Bang (Special K Edit)
10) Jokers of the Scene – Baggy Bottom Boys
11) Bloody Beetroots – Rombo (WLY Bloody Bootleg)
12) Sia – Buttons (Chris Lake Remix)
13) Benny Benasi & Public Enemy – Bring The Noise
14) Trevor Loveys & Sinden – Organ Grinder
15) DJ Mujava – Township Funk (Sinden Remix)
16) Laidback Luke – Break The House Down
17) Samim – Heater (Robidog Remix)

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