Music: Cut Copy (...Paste, Delete)

Recently we posted about Cut Copy's "Hearts on Fire" and kept complaining about how the remixes for this track were not as good as the original...That said, my opinion hasn't changed much. The Calvin Harris remix might have been acceptable in the 80's, but not so much right now. Although he took that really cool "House" part and went with it, he didn't go quite as far as it needed...Patience though, someone else will (i hope). The real treat I found however was Joakim's Cosmic Remix. More DFA than Modular, this remix might not be a breath of fresh air but just goes to prove that the formula for 12" remixes sometimes does work well anyways. Enjoy the tracks though...I'm sure the remixes will keep pouring for a couple more months.

Cut Copy - Hearts on Fire (Joakim Remix)

Cut Copy - Hearts on Fire (Calvin Harris Remix)

Music: Cut Copy (...Paste)

Three years ago when i got Cut Copy's debut album i think i liked them more because of the people that remixed their singles than the album itself. Today though that's not the case. Their album "In Ghost Colours" is truly outstanding. Its still got those elegant 80's new wave elements but this time the record comes more animated and with the all the guarantee that is a Tim Goldsworthy production. The real pleaser here is "Hearts on fire" a track that at times sound so new order I almost wish it was...check the bass at the end. Well...not that my opinion will count much at the end of the year when pitchfork puts out that hideous list, but "Hearts on fire" gets my vote for best single of the year (well...maybe second after blind and "hold on"). As far as remixes go though, take all the hype behind the Midnight Juggernauts remix and it just ends up sounding like a Depeche Mode B-side, but I'm sure many of you will enjoy it. At this point I'm hoping someone like Surkin would take a stab at the song because there is so much gold behind the small snippets of 90's house in the beat. With all that said, enjoy the video...it's just as good. (ps: Doesn't this picture remind you of Blue Monday and Peter Saville's work?)

Cut Copy - Hearts on Fire
Cut Copy - Hearts on Fire (Midnight Juggernauts)

Music: Bumblebeez are like Killah Beez but from Australia

A few years ago at the height of Disco Punk, there was a little band from Australia doing things a little different. Mixing an edgy rock vibe with slick Hip Hop cheekiness, they kinda were doing what the Über hipster are doing today. With Standout tracks like "Fluffy white Rabbit" and MTV friendly "Pony Ride", Blumblebeez 81 had a bright future ahead of them...and then out of nowhere they disappeared just as quickly as they had come into the scene. But then again that was 2004 and all people were still talking about was House of Jealous Lovers. Well...Now in 2008 they are back, and after signing to the mighty modular label (and dropping the "81"), It is without a doubt their time to shine. Their sound has decisively become more dance-floor friendly for y'all hip dancers and sexy danseuses to shake your bums. Their album Prince Umberto and the Sister of Ill has been out for a minute now but certainly worth revisiting. Be sure to check out the intro to Dr. Love because it's fucking genius. Also out now...their new single Rio with a noisy but effective remix by "crunk funk" Italian duo Crookers. No need to say more...this is Manifest Destitute certified people.

Bumblebeez - Dr. Love (Modular) Buy Here!
Bumblebeez - Rio (Modular) Buy Here!
Bumblebeez - Rio Crookers Remix (Modular) Buy Here!
One ill crew...

ps: And don't forget this Disco Classic!!!

Music: New Presets Single.

Years ago Australian label Modular made a name for itself when The Avalanches took the world by storm and everyone knew "Frontier Psychiatrist" as that track with like a trillion samples. Well, that was then and now it's now. After having released some of the most commercially successful indie-dance acts (Cut Copy, Wolfmother, Klaxons...etc), Their token Band "The Presets" is about to release their second album "Apocalypso". The first single "This Boy’s In Love” sounds practically like an old school Seal track when he was kickin' it with Adamsky. Pretty Vocals, Pretty Melody, and more accessible than their previous singles....this will probably make it to a bunch of Ibiza compilations by the summer. I could bet my non-existent fortune on it. In any case, expect a trillion remixes of this one too. Enjoy it. We are.

The Presets - This Boys's in Love (Modular)

ps: get their debut album or pre-order "apocalyso" now HERE! See them Live 06-02@ The Paradise