Soundtrack by Daft Punk.

The remaining six tracks from Peter Van Hoeson’s debut album, Entropic City are available to stream on the album’s microsite or via Peter’s soundcloud. Don’t forget, you can currently download the Variable_Parts_EP for free.

5. “Terminal” (5.55) Peter comes proper with this track. A nice low, driving bass line guiding the kicks. A much deeper addition then the “Terminal – Markov Layout” we were introduced to on the Variable_Parts_EP. At 2.32 Peter automates a higher pitch on the kick only to drop it to a sub-pounding level; an interesting break that leads to an impressive remainder. This one keeps the woofers warm and the crowd beggin for more. Nice.

6. “Testing A Simulacrum” (4.39) reverts back to the albums easy, going feel. It seems quite out of place nestled between these heavy hitters and is much better suited on the B side of an Orb release.

7. “Strip It, Boost It” (5.58) sees a much lighter tone then the Dub version on the Variable_Parts_EP. Though more dynamic, the quirky sounds and chirps fail to break through.

8. “Quartz#1″ (5.56) is the danger. A funky groove incorporating live bass guitar slaps that’s so mean you can’t help but bob your head. Nuff said.

9. “Colony/Return Of The Object” (6.11) moves into the dub techno arena with an icing of metallic glitch. White noise melts through the crevasse of broken beats to create a sticky, gooey mess so tasty Oscar Mulero’s mouth is watering.

10. “Defense Against The Self” (5.28) starts out pretty basic and parallels for the remainder of the track. It’s spaciness adds great depth and usefulness but the peaks fails to climb out of the clouds.

As suspected, Van Hoesen picked up the pace and lowered the bass for the majority of these last 6 tracks. Peter has assembled an extremely solid techno album: showcasing a variety of styles with confidence, adding to an already respectable roster of tracks. A clear purchase for any teched.

Pantha du Prince, Stick To My Side

Fresh off the heels of the album Black Noise, a new single release from Pantha du Prince, ‘Stick To My Side‘ is out today. Includes the original and remixes from Efdemin, Four Tet, and two bonus remix tracks from Carsten Jost & Efdemin and Walls.

Buy Pantha du Prince, ‘Stick To My Side’

Buy Pantha du Prince, Black Noise

Bonobo, Eyesdown

The new single release from Bonobo, “Eyesdown”, is out today on Ninja Tune. The track features vocalist Andreya Triana with Bonobo’s soothing jazzy production and groovy beats. The release includes the original, instrumental and three remixes. Floating Points remix adds a bit more danceability with snappy snares and loopy samples. Warrior 1 reflects the sign of the times with a tech-house meets dubstep addition. The Appleblim & Komonazmuk remix evens the entire release out by slowing it down a bit and caressing with soft, luscious pads. All in all a very well balanced, solid release for Bonobo: a perfect way to bring in the spring season singing.

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Dettmann Remixed

Marcell Dettmann is rightfully following in the footsteps of his Ostgut Ton label mates and releasing a full length album. Preceding his self titled debut is Dettmann Remixed. Four tracks are handed to Norman Nodge and Wincent Kunth for remix treatments. Norman Nodge takes ‘Shift’ and ‘Unrest’, Wincent Kunth ‘Vertigo’ and ‘Wound Up’. Nodge keeps it straight forward with his remixes while Kunth pulls out a couple of impressively deep grooves.

The Agency makes me happy! The video I selected does a good job expressing the reason why. Out of Paris France, The Agency is not your average indie rock band, but they do fit nicely in the pocket with any other critically acclaimed indie rockers. A high energy sound mixed with all the perfect gadgetry, which hits just when you think you’ve had enough. An escapade filled with lushes pop, and the moves and shakes to get you dancing. The Agency makes me smile, and I think they will do the same for you.

The High Road is out today!

Get Broken Bells [The High Road +Video]

Download Amon Tobin’s remix of Noisia’s “Machine Gun” for free. A classic, artfully crafted, samplified Tobin track. Beautiful samples meshed with the original’s haunting synthesis. The track builds to the tough bass line of the original; though the majority of the is softly spoken compared to the pumping industrialized electro-house menace by Noisia. The gruesome, fascist flange war scenes are a perfect match in the video below.

It just takes an email address and a little registration to get your download. It will only be available till 3/8, when the release of “Machine Gun”, including the original, and remixes by Spor, 16bit and Amon Tobin, will be available through all major online retailers. “Machine Gun” hails from the forthcoming album Split the Atom (seems to be a popular title these days) due out 4/6.

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Pavement dates:

03-04 Sydney, Australia - Enmore Theatre
03-05 Sydney, Australia - Enmore Theatre
03-06 Meredith, Australia – Supernatural Amphitheatre (Golden Plains Festival)
03-07 Adelaide, Australia - Thebarton Theatre
03-08 Perth, Australia – Metro City
03-10 Brisbane, Australia - Tivoli
03-12 Melbourne, Australia – Palace Theatre
03-14 Melbourne, Australia – Palace Theatre
04-07 Tokyo, Japan – Studio Coast
04-08 Tokyo, Japan – Studio Coast
04-10 Osaka, Japan - Zepp Osaka
04-12 Nagoya, Japan - Zepp Nagoya
04-18 Indio, CA - Coachella Festival
05-04 Dublin, Ireland – Tripod
05-05 Glasgow, Scotland - Barrowland
05-07 Paris, France – Le Zénith
05-08 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso
05-10 London, England - Brixton Academy
05-11 London, England - Brixton Academy
05-12 London, England - Brixton Academy
05-13 London, England - Brixton Academy
05-15 Minehead, England – All Tomorrow’s Parties
05-18 Brussels, Belgium - Ancienne Belgique
05-19 Berlin, Germany – Astra
05-20 Prague, Czech Republic - Palac Akropolis
05-21 Vienna, Austria – Arena
05-22 Munich, Germany - Muffathalle
05-24 Rome, Italy - Atlantico Live
05-25 Bologna, Italy - Estragon
05-27 Barcelona, Spain - Primavera Festival
05-30 Quincy, Washington – Sasquatch! Festival
06-19 Toronto, Ontario – Olympic Island
06-25 Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre
07-02 Gdynia, Poland – Open’er Festival
07-04 Roskilde, Denmark - Roskilde Festival
07-08 Liege, Belgium – Les Ardentes Festival
07-18 Chicago, IL – Pitchfork Music Festival
08-12 Oslo, Norway – Oya Festival
08-14 Gothenburg, Sweden – Way Out West Festival
09-09 Broomfield, CO – First Bank Center
09-11 Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
09-12 St. Paul, MN – Roy Wilkins Auditorium
09-17 Philadelphia, PA – Mann Center for the Performing Arts
09-18 Boston, MA – Agganis Arena
09-21 New York, NY – Central Park Summerstage
09-22 New York, NY – Central Park Summerstage
09-23 New York, NY – Central Park
09-24 New York, NY – Central Park
09-26 Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle