Of Monsters And Men - Little Talks (The Knocks Remix)

So it should come as no surprise that we have the Knocks' work sneaking up on TMD once again. This time, it's in the form of a remix to Of Monster And Men's "Little Talks". It's quite an interesting remix, just based on the two very different musical stylings of each group. Of Monsters And Men is a six piece indie group from Iceland; while the Knocks is two dudes just slaying it from Brooklyn. Simple as that. Well, here, it works out to sound like pure sonic bliss.
 

Air Traffic Controller - You Know Me

This is the first I've heard of Air Traffic Controller. But that means nothing because apparently they've been around since 1993. Shows how much this guy knows. Anyways, they're from Nova Scotia, and I'm really loving this track.

Trails And Ways - Mtn Tune

Trails and Ways are at it again. Their brand of bossa nova dream pop is on full display here. I'm diggin' it.

Moon Boots - Sugar

Holy shit. This just had delicious written all over it from the go. So smooth. Oozing with style and funk. Moon Boots checking in. Wow. Love the Janet Jackson sample too. Well done. Definitely deserving a spot on your pool side mix for August. Guaranteed to make you some friends.

Visitor - RNB

This is a new track which hit our inbox today from Visitor out of London, UK. They ceertainly have that big 80's vibe going on here with huge synths. Molly Ringwald called, she wants her sound track back. Be sure to cop their album when it drops September 10th.

California Wives - Purple

The Knocks & Fred Falke - Geronimo (Official Video)

The Knocks are just killing it right now. This video is also killing it right now. Uh oh, Geronimo!

Ghost Beach - Been There Before

So Ghost Beach released their July single yesterday and it's just as good as we've come to expect from the boys. The hook on this track is undeniable. They continue to show their range with each single they drop. Their star continues to rise and we love to see it doing so. They clearly have the formula down. Josh knows how to write a damn good pop song. I'm loving the 80's inspired bass line and the tropical vibe all around. Certainly another track to put on your summer playlist.

If you're in New York, be sure to catch their show next Thursday 7/26 at Pianos. You can get tickets here: Should be a total dance party. They certainly know how to bring it live. Don't miss out.
  

Germany Germany - Stockholm Feat. Kotomi

So the long awaited album is finally out. Drew Harris has released his latest masterpiece. Drew Harris has called it his most unusual album, jumping from one genre to the next. The one thing I will say is that every track I have had the chance to listen to has been superb. It came out yesterday and is available for $5. He's even got some cassettes if you're into the whole beta thing. Be sure to check out his bandcamp here: and help a brutha out.

Theophilus London - Dance Hall Days

Things have been pretty hectic here at TMD. Only in the best of ways. But when things get hectic, sometimes things slip through the cracks. Case in point: Theophilus London's mixtape dropped last week, and I'm just getting around to listening to it. Anyways, this cover of Wang Ghung's "Dance Hall Days" is absolutely awesome. Totally spot on and worth a listen. Theo's the man. Everything is dope.

Shelby Great - Wild Youth (Goldroom Remix)

Yet another dope remix from Goldroom. He continues to amaze me. Everything he touches is, well, nah I'm not gonna say it. It's too easy. Goldroom is Josh Legg, and he has been on an absolute tear lately.

Ghost Beach & Trails And Ways

So our boys Ghost Beach are doing exactly what we thought they would. They are bringing their unique brand of Tropical Grit Pop to the masses, winning over the hearts and minds with every show and every single they drop. It's been really fun to watch as they grow. And they've been doing it all in a very unique and creative way. They're taking the record industry and turning it on its head.

This is just another example of them doing just that. They teamed up with Trails and Ways to scratch each other's backs as it were; remixing and covering each other's tunes. And the end result is simply stunning. They have two very unique but different sounds, so it's fun to hear their takes on each other's work. Take a listen, it's awesome.

Be on the lookout for July's single from Ghost Beach next week. It's sure to be just as dope as ever.   

Bloc Party - Octopus (RAC Remix)

Well well well, if it isn't the boys from RAC at it again. Just killin it like they always do. They just dropped this remix today and it is certainly worthy of a dozen listens. I love the synths and the re-work just like everything else they do.

Germany Germany - With You

Drew Harris of Germany Germany has a bright future ahead of him. I'm absolutely loving this track and I'm excited to hear where he takes us with the rest of his album. It's due out July 16th. 

Bonus Post! Check out Drew's cover of College - Real Hero featuring LA-based producer Kotomi. I like it alot!

Santigold - The Keepers (The Knocks Remix)

This came out last week and these guys are just killing it right now. We saw The Knocks last week at Brooklyn Bowl with our hometown favorite Ghost Beach. It was a show for the ages. If you don't know about the Knocks yet, now you do.

Com Truise - Open

MS MR - Track Addict Volume 1

So MS MR is a mysterious situation. No one really knows anything about them. They just dropped this mix tape with a typed written note. And off they go. We'll find out about them when they go on tour this month. I love the mystery.

Gold & Youth - Time To Kill

 We're gonna take a little step back here and just let this one play out. Right off the bat, I was hooked. I knew something was coming. The vocals are a little off putting to start, but this plays out well. This is a very different track. But it's good nonetheless. It's a nice change of pace. It takes me to a place that's familiar but I can't put my finger on it. It might just be Southern Florida in 1987. Not so sure yet. But that's the leader in the club house. Gold & Youth are coming to us from Vancouver, BC. So, about the farthest from South Florida as you can be. Doesn't matter, it's good.

Goldroom - Verano Mix 2012

Happy Summer! Goldroom drops the soundtrack to the next 3 months of your life. Enjoy.

Tracklist:

Goldroom - Trains
Van She - Coconuts
The KDMS - Your Love Is Right
Xtrafunk - Lazy Sunday
6th Borough Project - Just A Memory
Goldroom - Catalina (Small Pyramids Remix)
Tropical Monsoon Season - Green On Blue (Moon Boots Remix)
Alec Carlsson - Euphoria
Cosmonaut Grechko - Headphone Girl
Ben Browning - Feels Like
Charlotte Gainsbourg - Paradisco (Rex The Triangle Remix)
Peaches & Munk - You Can't Run From My Love (Classixx Remix)
Dino Soccio - Dream On...
Bonar Bradberry - Loose Grip
Madi Matilda - Day Dreams (MyKill Remix)
Jane Badler - Yesterday's Tomorrows (Ride The Universe Remix)
Flight Facilities - With You (MAM Remix)
Ulrich Schnauss - As If You've Never Been Away 

Goldroom - Fifteen (Freak You Remix) 

Peter & The Magician - Memory

Peter & The Magician is Yuksek & Stephen Fasano. It's working.