Which is a shame, because it’s really what I enjoy playing out these days. I also haven’t really been posting, but I assure you it’s been quite a summer. I’m home in Boston interning with the start-up Performable, and I’m working as their content/social media/writing/etc intern. It’s a great chance to do a lot of different kinds of work, and the marketing I’m learning relates directly to the online outreach that political campaigns and nonprofits do every day. Look at that, a way to tie my internship into what I want to do with my life!
On the DJing front, I’ve been busy adapting to my 1200s and lining up a number of gigs for the fall. I already have 3 shows set for my first week back in Rochester (including a Sockhop at Dubland, stay tuned for those announcements).
Oh yeah, I said something about disco. Here are some recent highlights.
Flight Facilities – Crave You (feat. Giselle) (Cassian Remix) [mp3]
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This track is absolutely incredible. First and foremost, you really don’t get an appreciation for how punchy this snare drum is until you listen to it on a proper system. It’s thunderous. And the rest of this track is synthesized like butter – the whole thing flows so smoothly, there’s nothing to dislike. This is especially impressive considering how much I hate the other remixes. I thought it was the song, but then I heard this remix.
Capsule – I Wish You (Corporate Remix) [mp3]
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This song is interesting – it’s got all the tenants of a disco track (wonderful piano, delightfully filtered vocals), but it’s got the tempo of a Yacht Rock track. It’s the perfect for the late summer afternoon, either for a long drive through the country or a relaxing session at a city pool. Hey producers – would a few more tracks at this tempo kill you?
Breakbot – Baby I’m Yours [mp3]
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Another track a little slower than normal, though not quite to the extreme Corporate took it. I’ve been following Breakbot for a few years and he’s done some really great stuff, most notably his remix of Pnau’s “Baby” that’s to die for. Now he’s signed to Ed Banger Records, also the home of Justice and Uffie. Fortunately, Breakbot sounds nothing like them. This is funky, smooth, and would feel perfect sitting next to a Debby Gibson or Seidah Garrett track. The Aeroplane remix is ridiculous as well.
That’s all for this week, I’ll post up some more jams next week.