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Yacht's latest A/B side single 'Where Does This Disco'

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Yes, you are seeing double. Yacht have blessed us with not one, but two tracks. Their latest track, a Gameboy-groove twist on the disco aptly titled 'Where Does This Disco?' as well as a remix of the song by Jerome LOL. If this isn't enough to tickle your senses, the LA-based duo - who are currently on tour around the US - have developed their own app, Every Day, which suggests five interesting things to do in Los Angeles everyday. Not just a pretty sound!

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A.G. Cook gives How To Dress Well's 'Repeat Pleasure the PC Music treatment

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If you're a regular on this website you'd be no stranger to the PC Music label run by British producer A.G. Cook. Love it or hate it it's one of the most interesting labels in the world right now and A.G. Cook's proved it once again with his PC Music makeover of How To Dress Well's Repeat Pleasure. In true PC Music style., Cook manipulates Tom Krell's vocal in the beginning before reigning it back in and letting Krell's flawless melody takeover. The remix whips in and out of the absurd with a constant wave of synths providing some sort of regularity.

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TĀLĀ drops the triumphant 'Black Scorpio'

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We fell in love with London electronic artist TĀLĀ back in April when she released Serbia. At the time Bianca said "dance, tribal and R&B lines are blurred harder than Robin Thicke". Today, she's dropped a new track, Black Scorpio off a new EP named Aesop and she's still blurring those lines. In parts it sounds like its straight from a spy film before dipping into delectable vocal samples and majestic trumpets. It effortlessly melds so many sounds into one that categorising it into a genre seems nonsensical. More exciting music from the producer/singer.

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A$AP Rocky jumps on Sam Smith's 'I'm Not The Only One'

artworks-000090531453-yy72cf-t500x500I'm Not The Only One is already a hit here in Australia but it looks like Sam Smith's label is trying to give the track a push in the US with A$AP Rocky adding two verses to the track. A$AP is no stranger to jumping on tracks to spice them up a bit. He's done some stellar work on tracks like Lykke Li's No Rest For The Wicked and Jessie Ware's Wildest Moments. The track is pretty much left in its original form except A$AP bookmarks it with his rap, dropping lyrics about Beyonce, cheating and love. Aw.

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Free Download: Baauer & Boys Noize's massive new track, 'Fire Like This'

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Dance heavyweights Baauer and Boys Noize  have collaborated to make the anthemic Fire Like This. Bass-heavy and accentuated by a heavy, gritty bassline, the track highlights both Baauer's trap aesthetics and Boys Noize's techno technique to create a thumping dancefloor tune. The intensity is curbed slightly by a looping schoolyard chant which pays homage to the Miami hip hop group Anquette’s 1988 single, Janet Reno.

Download Fire Like This for free through Baauer's Soundcloud below:

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SBTRKT recruites Raury for new track, 'Higher'

We've already heard the wonderfully weird, New Dorp, New York and the Sampha-featuring, Temporary View and now SBTRKT has dropped another track from Wonder Where We Land. This time around he's recruited 18 year-old hype-artist Raury for some hip-hop meets electronica perfection. SBTRKT lays down a moody, twinkling instrumental but leaves the spotlight to Raury, whose raps sound flawless. They come together best on the chorus where the song crescendos for a gospel-like moment. SBTRKT elevates the synths while Raury croons, "higher, higher, higher, higher". It's yet another triumphant cut of the new album which is shaping up to be one hell of a record.

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London artist Jones drops her debut, 'Deep'

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London is churning out female artists at the rate of knots at the moment and the latest to rave about is Jones. Details are scarce about Jones but what we do know is she's just dropped her debut, Deep, and it's a stunningly well-polished tune. For the track she worked with Jai Paul's brother, Anup, who made a name for himself with Nao on So Good. Together they've crafted a synth-RnB number that has the same aesthetic as a Dev Hynes production. Jones sounds comfortable and comfident lying right back in the beat and delivering a intoxicating vocal. The beat is characterised by a bassy-thump and warm, enticing synths. Line of Best Fit speculates that she may have been signed to 37 Adventures, the management company started by former head of A&R at XL Records, Nick Worthington, who's signed the likes of Basement Jaxx and The Streets in his career. If so, she's in good hands and so she should be, this is brilliant.

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Flight Facilities premiere 'Two Bodies,' the first single from their debut album

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We've been waiting with bated breath for Flight Facilities' debut album, Down To Earth, to finally drop and today, we had our very first taste of what's to come. Premiering on Triple J, Two Bodies is everything you can expect from the elusive electronic duo. It's dreamy, steamy and has the perfect vibes for when the album drops in Australia this coming Summer. The starry-eyed, effortless track transcends to new heights through romantic synths and a steady bass, further elevated by the heavenly vocals of Emma Louise. The Sydney duo have said of their guest vocalist:

"We've always wanted to work with her and we kind of wrote 'Two Bodies' with her in mind. She's an amazing songwriter and vocalist and she killed it. It probably took three days to record and then six months to mix. We're perfectionists. It's a lust song, they're Emma's vocals and lyrics for sure. It's about something very personal to her - I think we'd be in a bit of trouble if we were to divulge [without her permission]."

Down To Earth will be released in October and reportedly will be in excess of illustrious guest appearances, including Reggie Watts, Owl Eyes and Bishop Nehru. See below for info on joining the Mile High Club when Flight Facilities tour Australia this November. 

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Flight Facilities tour

Thursday, November 6 – HQ, Adelaide Buy tickets 
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First Impressions: Aphex Twin, Calvin Harris, Mary J Blige + more

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First Impressions is an interns roundtable review of songs on their first (or second) listen. Each week we review six new songs from the week passed, each giving them a score out of five and awarding our pick of the week.

Aphex Twin- minipop 67 [source field mix]

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Sam: I was nine when Aphex Twin’s last album, Drukqs, was released so excuse me for not being overly excited about his return. Coming at this with fresh ears though, it’s an introverted, intelligent tune that bubbles along, working itself further and further down the rabbit hole. This is jam-packed full of sounds and melodies, but it sounds completely removed from dance music today. It’s weird, unexpected and yet totally captivating. 4

Bianca: This is a weirdly wonderful assortment of sounds that don’t even hint at a 13-year hiatus. I feel like a ‘How It’s Made’ episode could be made for minipop 67 [source field mix] to unravel the mystery behind the mash-up of analog and digital which have somehow been smooshed together to create a strange, yet, perfectly functioning piece of music. 4

Lizzie: This is very cyborg, I feel like I should be hurtling into another galaxy with Dr Who. I am really sorry to say but the last 30secs made me actually giggle out loud, just not my cup of tea! 1.5

Kindness- This Is Not About Us

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Sam: I’m loving Kindness’ whole aesthetic for this new album. It has the immaculate tailoring of ‘80s MJ, the smoothness of Sade and the effortless cool of Dev Hynes. I’m not sure if this is the most exciting thing we’ve heard from him but it helps to formulate that image and sound that I imagine will all make sense on the album. There’s plenty of bells and whistles looping under Kindness’ most soulful vocal yet. In the words of the wonderful Britney Spears, “gimme more”. 3

Bianca: Came for the swinging vocals, stayed for the cowbells. The percussion and Kindness’ croon are honestly a bit too minimalist for my liking but the funky bass line manages to keep it from falling too flat. 2

Lizzie: The "sssssss" in his vocals are unshakeably distracting. Take him out of the equation, its actual are really nice mellow track. Great for running errands and what not, and who can say no to a cowbell! 2.5

Swick & Lewis Cancut- Wishes (Feat. Tkay Maidza)

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Sam: This is just a melting pot of a few of my favourite things really. Ryan Hemsworth is releasing this cut on his Secret Songs compilation and it just so happens that the first release is an all Aussie affair. Swick & Lewis Cancut’s beat is popping bubblegum born from the PC Music era while Tkay just kills ‘em all, singing rather than rapping for the first time. I know we’ve seen a lot of Aussies do well overseas recently but, my goodness, if this girl doesn’t beat them all, somebody strip me of any music credentials. 4.5 Sam’s Pick

Bianca: Tkay is just like Vegemite in the way that she goes with everything. Whether she’s laying down R&B rap or singing stylised, sugary-sweet tunes over a glitchy 8-bit beat, this girl is multi-faceted and is about to be Australia’s hottest export. And, unlike Vegemite, I feel the US is going to develop a taste for Tkay instantaneously. 4

Lizzie: This is such a pleasant surprise! It's not my usual style but this is a great example of how to make a lollipop PC track and not drive anyone crazy (i.e me)! The two minute mark is a glittery treat, and something fresh and more feminine from Tkay. 4

Calvin Harris- Blame (Feat. John Newman)

Sam: My biggest tip here would be don’t look at the lyrics. It was only when I looked at them that I realised just how repetitive this is. Until then, I was content listening to Newman’s gravelly tones. In terms of Calvin’s beat it’s more of the same, isn’t it? It’s the same breakdown we’ve been hearing since Rihanna’s We Found Love. Then, it was a rush of blood to the head, now it’s a rush of nausea to my stomach. This guys the highest paid DJ in the world and he’s practically doing it in his sleep. Definitely a hit, but a personal triumph? I don’t think so. 1.5

Bianca: It’s just the same tried and tested formula from Calvin. Last year, he claimed he was “doing more dance music that probably won’t get into the charts” but it feels he’s slipped right back into over-familiar territory and mass-producing hits suffering from a serious case of same shit, different day. Where is the old Calvin we used to know and love??? 1.5

Lizzie: O oh spagettio, he's got me again. As much as I want to resist his dance floor charm, Calvin has got me under his EDM spell with 'Blame'. And the worst thing it's totally not his best hit by FAR! John Newman delivers yet another whiny heartfelt overlay which is tolerable, Calvin brings his classic Calvin geddup...and sadly I can just see myself shamelessly dancing to this all Summer.  3.5

Theophilus London- Tribe (Feat. Jesse Biykins III)

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Sam: Theophilus is relatively unknown but he has some damn cool friends including Solange, Big Boi and Karl Lagerfeld who shot the album cover for his forthcoming record. I played this out loud the other night and lost my shit. It’s got an effortless flow that’s both groovy and hard-hitting. This is a party-tune that would sound best to popping champagne corks and the trickle of spirits hitting ice. Smooth and so, so trendy. 3.5

Bianca: There is such an effortless groove to Theophilus’ vocals which have been deliciously contrasted by Brodinski’s eccentric, accelerated production. So many good vibes from this track with my only issue being that it ends too prematurely. 4 Bianca’s Pick

Lizzie: I feel instantly so much cooler for listening to this song. I am in love with the beat, the swagger and the CHORUS - oh the chorus. I have not heard a track like this in forever, it's brilliantly layered and keeps you on your toes the entire time 4.6 Lizzie's Pick

Mary J. Blige- Right Now (Prod. by Disclosure)

Sam: Disclosure are no strangers to working with Mary J. Blige, so where her guest spot on F For You felt a little intrusive, here she sounds completely at ease. Blige is 43 right now and constantly changing up her sound yet always keeping her gut-wrenching soul. Disclosure have toned it down on a notch on this one, as to not let their own exuberance flood Blige’s vocal and the give and take does them good. I can just see Blige strutting across the stage to this, glaring through people’s souls. Take not Swifty, Blige is the original queen of breakup songs. 3.5

Bianca: Disclosure’s trademark syncopated rhythms and poppy synths are all over this track with the duo laying down a flawless beat for Mary J to work with. These guys are just the right people to breathe life and 'cool' back into her music career. 3

Lizzie: I had such high expectations for this combo - Mary J and Disclosure - what could go wrong? The thing is nothing is really wrong with it, I am just not digging Mary J's vibe, she just flatlines for me. Hats off of to Disclosure however, their backing production is a lovely tickle to the ears. 3

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FKA Twigs covers Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me'

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You're usually pretty sure what Sunday is going to throw at you, but sometimes you wake up to something like this and your world is sent spinning. Yes, it's true, FKA Twigs has covered Sam Smith's megahit, Stay With Me for Radio 1's Live Lounge and it's amazing. In true Twigs fashion this is not your stock-standard cover. It's a jittery, late-night rendition of the track with Twigs taking melodic detours and leaving out lyrics where she pleases. The result is an illuminating and haunting cover that resonates in a completely different but no less emotional way as Smith's original. Just try living a normal Sunday now. Just. Try.

 

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