Carlton Zeus - Sharpie Solo
I find it hard to believe that I can’t really find anyone talking about this guy. His mixtape from January is not just solid, but it’s free. I love this trend of musicians putting out mixtapes to share their sensibilities, because you get a feel for where their original music comes from, and where it might go. This guy’s got it…expecting big things.
Big ups to @mondosalvo for hunting this.
Voodoo Farm - People Are Strange (Doors Remix)
I rarely post remixes, and usually when I do it’s a pretty poppy, accessible one. This is way more in the direction of house/club music than I usually get into, but somehow I found myself mesmerized by the video Liam Dirlam made on no budget with his (incredibly beautiful) friends. I poked around and found the two bonus tunes below, one of which samples Ani DiFranco, one of my very favorite artists. This guy is special.
BONUS TRACK: Back Back Back (Ani DiFranco Remix)
BONUS TRACK: Rolling In The Deep (Adele + Jay-Z Remix)
Ratatat - Dance, Sunshine (Jay-Z Remix)
This completely stupid remix of Jay-Z slickness over gritty sexy awesomeness is what you should have in your earphones while you’re waiting in line for security at the airport. Yeah stupid means great in this case. Ratatat’s remixes have been flooring me for years and this is a good example, since it’s from 2004. Go out and grab all their releases immediately.
