Marina And The Diamonds – I Am Not A Robot (Clock Opera Remix).mp3

To say that I have been looking forward to this remix would be a gross understatement. It has been four months since neongoldrecords, Marina and the Diamond’s US debuting record label, were heralding it as the most amazing thing they had ever heard. Not surprisingly, I have been impatiently waiting ever since. The waiting has finally ended.

This remix is a shining example of the subtle art of remixing. It stands out in stark contrast to an environment contaminated with an overabundance of noisy, distracted, and limp attempts at reinterpretation. Clock Opera’s chop pop style shines through this striking track; the result is distinct and interpretive in its differences, yet solidly grounded in its connection to the original. This is, in my opinion, the gold standard for a well refined remix. Also, having heard an early leak of the track, the mastering of this version is much better and heralds the epic nature appropriately.
marina and the diamonds – clock opera – neongoldrecords

elbo.ws music forum + google spreadsheets = awesome

235 songs and counting… What songs would you add? Post them in the forum or in the comments here and I will relay them. Make sure to pull up the sheet and Ctl+F to see if your song has already snatched.

elbo.ws thread – google spreadsheet

Andrew Bird – Anonanimal.mp3

Andrew Bird and Loney Dear performing live at the 9:30 club TONIGHT!
Webcast by NPR begins 8 p.m. eastern time, see you in the chat room!
Update: The show was amazing, check the same link to listen to the broadcast. Set list after the jump.
Loney, Dear Photos – Andrew Bird Photos
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The Antlers – Two.mp3

The Antlers – Bear.mp3

The Antlers new LP, Hospice is slated for a March 3rd release date. I enjoyed these tracks and hope to get my hands on the album. Bear was especially intreaguing to me, delicately balancing balladic verses and a driving chorus. Look for a review late February or early March.
antlersmusic.com – myspace – hypem – amazon – itunes

Lucky Soul – Lips Are Unhappy.mp3

A good friend of mine showed me this song on YouTube and I was instantly addicted. Catchy hooks, sentimental lyrics, and the glistening vocals solidify a pop song that doesn’t loose its kick. Lucky Soul is UK based and is currently in the studio recording for an ‘09 release.
Shake, Shake, Shimmy, Shimmy!
luckysoul.co.uk – myspace – hypem – amazon – itunes

Jóhann Jóhannsson – Fordlandia.mp3

Jóhann Jóhannsson has been my one of my favorite modern composers for a long time now. Fordlandia is his latest release which came out earlier this month. The title track amazingly relaxing, perfect to close out the week.
johannjohannsson.com – myspace – hypem – amazon