DEF STARR LIVE
This is the first time we’ve had one of our residents headline at 8 Bit Kidz. And it couldn’t of come at a more perfect time, Def Starr are ready to drop their first ever live show this week. Featuring keyboards, drum machines, laptops and a shit load of more exciting stuff that won’t fit into this sentence because I’ll run out of breath!
Recently getting their remix of Swicks’ Grow Up signed to Sweat It Out. Def Starr are celebrating this week with the launch of their live show at the home of it all. 8 Bit Kidz.
Here are a few Def Starr downloads to get the mouth watering…
Def Starr – We Came, We Sore Mixtape
1. Leonardus – Is This Funky Enough
2. Holy Ghost – Hold On (Original Mix)
3. Roger Troutman – Do It (Xinobi Remix)
4. Cut Copy – Lights & Music (Boys Noize Remix)
5. A-Trak – Say Woah (Sinden Remix)
6. La Roux – Bulletproof (Foamo Remix)
7. Beni – My Love Sees You (Original Mix)
8. Bingo Players – Get Up (Diplo Remix)
9. M.I.A – Boyz (The Twelves Remix)
10. Metronomy – Heartbreaker (Anoraak Remix)
11. Justice – Stress (Auto Remix)
12. Grafton Primary – All Stars (Calling In Sick Remix)
13. Little Boots – Stuck On Repeat (Fake Blood Remix)
14. The Chemical Brothers – Hey Boy, Hey Girl (Soulwax Remix)
15. Nadastrom – Pussy
16. Miami Horror – Don’t Be On With Her
17. Vampire Weekend – The Kids Don’t Stand A Chance (Chromeo Remix)
18. Kudu – Let’s Finish (Sinden Remix)
19. DJ DLG – Paramount (Roger SeventyTwo Remix) [Def Starr Re-Touch]
20. The Futureheads – Radio Heart (Dolby Anol Remix)
21. Hatiras & MC Flipside – Autograph
22. Booka Shade – Body Language (Physical Mix)
23. Via Tania – Become Forest (Grafton Primary Remix)
24. Bloody Beetroots – Dimmakunication
25. Timbaland – Miscommunication (Bloody Beetroots Remix)
26. Larry Tee & Princess Superstar – Licky (Herve Goes Low Remix)
27. Don Rimini – Ohow!
28. GRUM – Runaway (Calling In Sick Remix)
29. Phoenix – Rome (Def Starr Ranaway To Rome Edit)
30. Plushgun – A Crush To Pass The Time (Don Diablo Remix)
31. Walter Meego – Through A Keyhole (Le Castle Vania Remix)
32. Mr. Oizo – Erreurjean (Arveen & Misk Remix)
33. Friendly Fires – Paris (Aeroplane Remix – Def Starr’s Drugs On A Plane! Edit)
34. Surkin – White Knight Two
35. Fake Blood – Mars (Original Mix)
36. Gonzales – Working Together (Boys Noize Vocal Mix)
37. Phonat – Set Me Free (Original Mix)
38. Bloc Party – Mercury (Hervé Is In Disarray Remix)
39. The 808’s – Back To Life
40. Miike Snow – Animal (Punks Jump Up Remix)
41. Tom EQ – I Need You (HiJack Remix)
42. DJ Rocca & The 5th Suite – Party Bobba (Mowgli Remix)
43. The Chemical Brothers – Get Yourself High (Switch Remix)
44. Cassius – Feelings For You (Les Rhythmes Digitales Remix)
45. Mr. Oizo – Positif (Midfield General Re-Edit)
46. Dukes Of Windsor – Runaway (Def Starr Remix)
47. Sebastien Tellier – Roche (Breakbot Remix)
48. Cicada – Metropolis (The Twelves Remix)
49. Does It Offend You, Yeah? – Dawn Of The Dead (Original Mix)
Def Starr – 10 Minute Space Trip Mix For Nova 91.9
1. Pola-Riot – Superpimpin (Original Mix)
2. INXS – Need You Tonight (Dolby Anol Edit)
3. Classixx Feat. Jeppe – I’ll Get You (Original Mix)
4. Chromeo – Needy Girl (Zdar Dub Mix)
5. Nadastrom – Pussy (Original Mix)
6. Linus Loves – Prom Night (Original Mix)
7. 80Kidz – Miss Mars
8. Miami Horror – Don’t Be On With Her (Treasure Fingers Remix)
9. Circlesquare – Dancers (Russ Chimes Vs. Anoraak Remix)
10. Bloc Party – One More Chance (Alex Metric Remix)
11. Miami Horror – Bellevue (Original Mix)
12. Teslaboy – Spirit Of The Night (Bestrack Remix)
13. Calvin Harris – I’m Not Alone (Original Mix)
14. Anoraak – Nightdrive With You (GRUM Remix)
15. Leonardus – My Love (Original Mix)
16. Andrea Giuliani & Luca Rossetti – MiniMario Jump
17. The Whitest Boy Alive – Golden Cage (Fred Falke Remix)
18. The Presets – Yippiyo-ay (Original Mix)
19. Diamond Cut – Teardrops (Treasure Fingers Filter Disco Edit)
20. Ryskee – Leave Me Amor (Bloody Beetroots Remix)
21. Phoenix – Rome (Def Starr Runaway To Rome Bootleg)
22. Jazzanova Feat. Ben Westbeech – I Can See (DCUP Remix)
23. Bloc Party – Signs (MMMAthias Remix)
24. Airys – Vedo In Te (Pink Is Punk Remix)
25. La Roux – In For The Kill (Def Starr Killed It Bootleg)
26. Bloc Party – Flux (Clockwork Remix)
27. Phonat – Set Me Free (Original Mix)
28. Friendly Fires – Paris (Aeroplane Remix)
29. Michael Jackson – You Are Not Alone (Def Starr’s Never Alone In Paris Bootleg)
30. Bag Raiders – Shooting Stars (Original Mix)
31. Mr Oizo – Positif (Midfield General Re-Edit)
32. Data – Skywriter (Original Mix)
33. Soulwax – NY Excuse (Justice Remix)
Jape – Floating (Def Starr Bootleg)
The bootleg that just doesn’t get old.
MY HEART IS BEATING
Ok, this track has it all. I seriously will put my hands down and say this is the best track of 2009. It’s dubstep, but not as you know it. This track has had me pull my air guitar out of the closet, and jump around on my bed all week. I literally couldn’t wait any longer, you just have to hear this.
Nneka – Heartbeat (Chase & Status Remix) 320kbps
This has something to appeal to everyone, good vocals, amazing guitar riffs, huge build ups, massive drops. Belter & A Half.
CONGOROCK (FOOLS GOLD/ITALY)
Every once in a while, something epic happens. The last time something this big happened was “The Big Bang Theory”. Now we’re on the same wavelength about how massive this party is going to be, meet Congorock. Our friend from Italy has been smashing out club bangers for the past few years and has worked with some of the biggest names going around such as The Bloody Beetroots & Crookers. With his own unique style of heavy bass with a touch of techno and a sprinkle of disco, Congorock is the shit!
Signed to Fools Gold Records (A-Traks Record Label), Congorock has learnt to party the right way and his welcoming to Adelaide is way over due!
Friday doesn’t even exist anymore.
Fukkk Offf – More Then Friends (Congorock Remix) 320kbps REMOVED BY REQUEST
HEAVY BASS WARNING. Pretty cool vocals and a pretty intense synth going on in the build up
Keats + Geths Noch - Call It Love (Congorock Remix) 320kbps (Props to HotBiscuits for the link!)
Oh my god, I can see the froth already. Rave banger!
8 BIT KIDZ GETS A NEW LOOK
I’m excited, today many things have changed in the world of 8 Bit Kidz. We got a new writer, Adele. Who seemed to lack a solid introduction so I’ll help her out… She is actually dating the incredible talented, and over blogged Swick, she resides in Melbourne and has fantastic taste in music. I thought it was only right to give her a guest spot on 8 Bit Kidz!
We also, incase you haven’t noticed… have a new layout for the site. So welcome to 8 Bit Kidz 2.0, you should find this update a lot easier to navigate around and it looks twice as amazing. If not thrice. We hope you enjoy it!
And last but not least, I have been blessed with many a new tune for your audible pleasure. It’s evident that Nu Disco is becoming a more dominant force and growing evermore popular by the day, and I don’t think this a bad thing. Especially with summer on the horizon for us Australians!
So here’s what’s been getting alot of airtime in iTunes this week!
Ali Love – Deminishing Return (Extended Mix) 320kbps
Here’s something you may or not know, Ali Love laid down the vocals for The Chemical Brothers massive track “Do It Again” . I’m the first to admit, he was definitely slept on by me. But I saw this and for some reason was drawn by the title and gave it a listen. Or 20. This is a really heart felt wuss dance tune! Get stuck in…
Monarchy – Gold In The Fire (Demo) 320kbps
Oh the pleasure, I have been listening to this track non-stop all week and I think it’s about time you all joined me. These guys are going to be huge, no doubt. Fresh out of London town and ready to take over the world. Monarchy is just a name you can’t miss. Wow.
Jupiter – Mama Used To Say 320kbps
If you don’t remember this track from your youth, then your probably too young… All the better! This version of Juniors – Mama Used To Say, is an instant classic. The small build up intro is amazing right before it drops into some incredibly funky synths and vocals! Get your stereo, turn it up, and jam!
Jupiter are an incredible duo from Paris and I massively look forward to hearing more from these two. Amazing stuff!
Fenech Soler – Lies (The Phantoms Revenge Remix) 320kbps
Another group from the UK, Fenech Soler have been around for a little while longer then Monarchy, and definitely have a more defined sound. I’m a big fan of these guys and have been since their first EP dropped some time ago. They are starting to get a lot of attention on blogs and there is no wonder why. Lies is a massive tune and has been reworked by the always beautiful The Phantoms Revenge. Keep your eyes peeled for the video of this one too.
If you’re pallet is still yet to be satisfied, I have a summer anthem by Vampire Weekend that is gauranteed to make you smile.
Vampire Weekend – Horchata 320kbps
I’M ADELE AND I REFUSE TO GROW UP
Hi, I’m Adele (nice to meet you). I’m a new member to the 8 Bit Kidz blog and this is my first post!
Melbourne’s boy Swick has released a video teaser for his own track ‘Grow Up’. The video has an 80’s dance feel which is probably a great relevance to his catchy, fun, trumpet beaming track. Swicks Ep is out in December on record label Sweat It Out, including ‘Grow Up’, ‘Crayons’ and remixes from Cassian, This/Is & more! Be sure to check it out, you’d be crazy not to!
Swick plays 8 Bit Kidz Tomorrow the 15th October! Be there!
Adele. x
BAG OF HORROR
I love days like this, days where I find some amazing things. Today, I found two very amazing things. One of them is courtesy of Bag Raiders and the other Miami Horror. Each beautiful in it’s own way.
It’s been a while since we have heard anything new from Bag Raiders themselves, as they are working hard on their debut album set to release in 2010, they’ve blessed us with some banging originals and remixes over time and have definitely becoming firm favourites in the hearts of many Australians. I was so excited when I saw this mini mix podcast they have done for Bang Gang 12″ I just couldn’t control myself and had to share it with everybody straight away. This mix is a culminating blend of new and old, and in usual Bag Raiders fashion a variety of genres are crossed in a seamless party atmosphere of suprises around every corner.
Bag Raiders – Bang Gang Mini Mix Podcast
1. The Eternals – Wrath Of Zeus
2. Bay City Rollers – Saturday Night
3. Vernon Butch – Get Up
4. Royksopp – Happy Up Here (Breakbot Remix)
5. Beni – Fringe Element
6. DJ Swoosh – Swoosh
7. Solo – Congaloid (Minimow Remix)
8. Felix da Housecat – Like Something For Porno
9. DJ Swoosh – Swoosh (Swooshapella)
10. Classixx – I’ll Get You feat. Jeppe
11. Bag Raiders – Shooting Stars (Kris Menace Remix)
12. The C90s – 10:01 DM
13. Kid Sister – Right Hand Hi (Kingdom Remix)
14. DJ Swoosh – The Swoosherman (reprise)
15. Nicholas – Goldelectric
16. DJ Swoosh – Swoosh (Mr Swooshy’s Nothing But Net Re-rub)
17. Phoenix – Fences (Friendly Fires Remix)
Thoroughly enjoyable.
This video has been circulating the interwebs lately, and for good reason. It’s amazing. It’s an intriguing story of love directed by Rhett Wade-Ferrell and is a seriously enjoyable video clip. What makes it more enjoyable is arguably one of best tracks of 2009. A teaser from their debut album “Sometimes”, Miami Horror have gone above and beyond all expectations with a newer more mature sound. I am massively looking forward to this album. Miami Horror play Rocket Bar on Friday 23rd October
Miami Horror – Sometimes (320kbps)
Brad
SWICK (SWEAT IT OUT) + AIRWOLF (MELB)
We throw parties… Big ones. And this is no exception. If anything, it’s the biggest party we’ve had yet, Swick & Airwolf are heading over from the blessed Melbourne town and shit is going to get ridiculous.
Incase you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, Swick is the newest signee to Ajax’s label Sweat It Out. He is a young mastermind behind huge party-disco tune, Grow Up. Grow Up is set for release this December with remixes from Cassian & maybe some local talent…
The majority of Australias top blogs has been posting this mix around for the last few weeks too, 30 Minutes Of Swick is just incredible.
Airwolf is following in the footsteps of his good friend Swick, dropping remixes for indie bands all across Australia. He is also a dope photographer so be sure to check out Airwolf Paradise!
Perfect
IS DEAD
Monday was a beautiful day in Adelaide, the weather was amazing throughout the day and the artists were twice as nice! Highlights of the day were definitely Art Vs Science, Aeroplane, Crystal Castles, MSTRKRFT & our boy Junior held the fort nice and early at the Air Stage playing to thousands of people!
Another big stand out for me was seeing Shazam play on such a huge stage, amazing! He’s remixes and originals have found a firm place in many a DJ’s CD wallets, he does something few producers can do, bridge the gap between disco and electronica. Upbeat & full of stars, he is impossible to not dance to.
He has recently dropped a new original “Hello Cat” aswell as a spanker of a remix for Toecutter’s “Best Party Ever” both are absolutely beautiful, too beautiful to not share… We know you love us.
Here we go
Hello Cat – Shazam (192 kbps)
As I’m beginning to grow accustomed to from Shazam originals, another down tempo love maker. The most random vocal sample of ”Hello Cat” will make you smile everytime.
Best Party Ever (Shazam Remix) – Toecutter (320kbps)
Amazing. ‘Nuff Said.
So after having such an epic day, we thought the only way to polish it was to party this Thursday with our local produce, and come and recover in style. Your house is depressing anyway.
