Our friends, Vettig & Morsig, from Amsterdam have sent in another contagious mixtape. If you all recall, I’ve featured DJ Tron back in March. Seven mixtapes later and we have another stellar mix with tracks by SebastiAn, Daft Punk, Boys Noize, etc. The real icing on the cake is Erol Alkan’s remix of Sweet Dreams. On a side note, I’m wondering if there is a numeric and name theme going on. DJ Tron’s debut was #7 and the latest is #14. And keeping up with the “Dirty and Greasy” beats theme, this one is conveniently named Lard and Loops. Maybe I should ask Milan before jumping to any conclusions.
As always the track listing is provided on the back for avid mp3 single collectors and the zSHARE is here.
The feel good jam of 2007 award may belong to Peter, Bjorn and John’s “Young Folks”. But this years crack hands down is “Young Love” by the Mystery Jets. I’m now convinced anything Erol Alkan is involved with becomes a hit. The above youtube clip is actually a remix by the Shoes. Expect this to be played by djs of all genres.
VIRGIN MOBILE FESTIVAL
@ Pimlico Race Course • Baltimore, MD
August 9 & 10 10am Gates for both days
Tickets On Sale Saturday, May 3 at 10am
Saturday, August 9 FOO FIGHTERS • JACK JOHNSON • THE OFFSPRING • WILCO • Paramore • The Swell Season • KT Tunstall • Citizen Cope • Rodrigo y Gabriela • Lupe Fiasco • Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings • Bloc Party • Chuck Berry and the Silver Beats • Duffy • Gogol Bordello • Cat Power Dance Tent: UNDERWORLD • FERRY CORSTEN • Soulwax • DJ Dan and Donald Glaude • Erol Alkan • Steve Lawler
Sunday, August 10 KANYE WEST • NINE INCH NAILS • STONE TEMPLE PILOTS • BOB DYLAN • Iggy and the Stooges • Lil Wayne • Taking Back Sunday • The Black Keys • She & Him • Shudder to Think • The Go! Team • Black Rebel Motorcycle Club • Andrew Bird Dance Tent: ARMIN VAN BUUREN • MOBY (DJ Set) • Rabbit in the Moon • Richie Hawtin • Deadmau5 • Pendulum • Chromeo
Originally, I was leaning towards All Points West this year. But after seeing this fire lineup, plans may have to change. Names like Erol Alkan, Bloc Party, Lupe, Chromeo and Soul Wax are enough reason to part ways with $175. Tickets go on sale 10 am EST this Saturday.
So this is not a recent mixtape, but if you didn’t know it exists, its practically new right? Much like Ladyhawke, Cut Copy is another group signed onto Modular Recordings. Listen to the mixtape below. Its what Erol Alkan would consider, “Sonically phenomenal”. This is a mix you wanna throw in the car and drive a very long distance with. The beautiful textures will keep you in the car even if your commute is under an hour. As always, if you like it, dl it here and a tracklisting is on the back.
