Silverlake To Soho » phoenix http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog The place for the cool stuff we want to share. No catchy tagline, only the interesting stuff we find on the interwebs. Thu, 17 May 2012 23:57:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 The place for the cool stuff we want to share. No catchy tagline, only the interesting stuff we find on the interwebs. Silverlake To Soho no The place for the cool stuff we want to share. No catchy tagline, only the interesting stuff we find on the interwebs. Silverlake To Soho » phoenix http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/silverlaketosoho-album.png http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog Release: Chobot – Star Trekker (Original Mix) http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/cover-story/release-chobot-startrekker-original-mix/ http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/cover-story/release-chobot-startrekker-original-mix/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:50:23 +0000 Dan http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/?p=12315 Coming off his impressive debut “Video Game Slang”, 22-year-old Rob Chouake, aka Chobot, is back with another highly anticipated electro house offering called “Star Trekker”, which was also released through Miles Dyson’s Plasmapool records (think Mord Fustang and Hypster) this past Monday. Unlike its more melodic predecessor, the University of Michigan senior gives us a cutting robotic rendering headlined by an innovative hip-hop sample and a bombardment of gritty basslines, intertwined with all sorts of winding and wobbling space creatures. Although electro house isn’t my forté, I really do dig Chobot’s style and direction; I recommend checking out his remixes that I’ve posted below. And surprisingly enough, I kind of see bits of Laidback Luke in “Star Trekker” (4:15-4:30).  Having already opened for talents like Hardwell and 3LAU, this is only the beginning for Chobot.

Show some support for our space cadet and buy “Star Trekker” HERE on Beatport.
Chobot – Star Trekker (Preview)

Here’s some other remixes worth your crushing:
Phoenix – Girlfriend (Chobot Remix)
Calvin Harris – Flashback (Chobot Remix)

 

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]]> http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/cover-story/release-chobot-startrekker-original-mix/feed/ 0 The Importance of Staying Young While Growing Up http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/artists/the-importance-of-staying-young-while-growing-up/ http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/artists/the-importance-of-staying-young-while-growing-up/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 18:58:12 +0000 Patrick http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/?p=7410 Think happy thoughts, sprinkle some magic fairy dust, and head towards the second star on the right and straight on to morning.

If Never Neverland had a house band it’d have to be Walk the Moon, the Cincinnati based art-pop dance-rock group that is sure to make you lose your marbles. If you like Phoenix, Two Door Cinema Club, and the Killers, then it’s time to bring your inner child out, treat yourself to a happy meal, and dance like you’re trying to steal the show. The video for “Anna Sun” is a Peter Pan inspired journey to neverland, where kids can be kids and never grow up. It has everything, and I mean EVERYTHING — face paint, theater, friends, a public make out sesh, Jenga, black lights, slomo, hipsters, 90′s workout attire, finger painting, synchronized dance scene, sparklers, partying & key-tars (you can’t have one without the other). And all of these are in ONE continuous shot that lasts for over 2 and a half minutes. DAYYYYYUM. There’s enough party here to make @AndrewWK happy. The only thing lacking is some Nerf guns. I’m not sure if their band name is referencing taking the moon for a walk or the act of moonwalking, but I’d be willing to drink some Jesus juice and try both. I’m sure there’s a joke in here somewhere about the “lost boys” at Neverland Ranch…

In this acoustic performance, Walk the Moon says the song “Anna Sun” is about college (CHICKS FRATS BEER!). In addition to keggers and thwarted attempts to pick up women the song provides a sense of nostalgia that applies to much more — our universal youth. We’ve all been there (it’s scientific fact), and we all remember the innocence and uninhibited freedom we had as children. Rather than dwelling on the past, we are meant to re-live it in whatever liberating way we can. It’s ok to sing out loud, get dirty, and maybe eat something that’s been on the ground for 5 seconds — somethings we never grow out of. Even as we get older, it’s OK live the same way we did as kids. We may try to become full-time adults, but we’ll never lose our youth — not if Walk the Moon has anything to say about it.

Their live shows boast extreme energy, and how can they not with such catchy dance-rock? What intrigues me is the rumored face painting at live shows. Come check them out in Silverlake on June 3rd with Grouplove. Be warned, first 6 rows may get wet. Watch out Gallagher.

Check out this free mp3 from the band! Lisa Baby

 

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]]> http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/artists/the-importance-of-staying-young-while-growing-up/feed/ 0 Remix Artist Collective, New Houdini http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/remix-artist-collective-new-houdini/ http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/remix-artist-collective-new-houdini/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 20:56:49 +0000 Vinny http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/?p=5728 The Remix Artist Collective (RAC) is a group of international members who create re-interpretative rock/electronica/dance remixes for musical artists.  RAC strives to maintain a style of remixing that strays from the “club mix” archetype, creating new incarnations of songs that stem from the original structure, but expand on their genre and musical arrangement – infusing soft, intimately bound progressions of synthesized melodies, sprinkled with an engaging bass line that is subtle enough to make the electronic notes sparkle.  They’ve been mesmerizing audiences with this technique for years now, churning out tracks in what seems like a daily occurrence.  Here is one of their newer releases, Houdini (RAC Remix) (right click to download) by the always pleasant, Foster The People.

Listen & Love.

Oldies BUT Goodies

Peter Bjorn & John – Second Chance (RAC Remix)
Thomas Tantrum – Sleep (RAC Remix)
Phoenix – Armistice (RAC Remix)
Phantogram – When I’m Small (RAC Mix)
The Pipettes – Pull Shapes (RAC Mix)
Delorean – Stay Close (RAC Mix)
Anamanaguchi – Airbrushed (RAC Remix)
Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition (RAC Mix)
Holy Ghost! – Static On The Wire (RAC Remix)

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]]> http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/remix-artist-collective-new-houdini/feed/ 0 Phoenix – Armistice (RAC Remix) http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/phoenix-armistice-rac-remix/ http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/phoenix-armistice-rac-remix/#comments Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:44:54 +0000 Vinny http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/?p=2953

Today’s SOTD offers a silky sound for your Saturday.  Let it guide you into a sleepy Sunday.

Melodic vocals of Phoenix + therapeutic harmonies of RAC = #smooth winning

 

#keep winning,

Phoenix – Armistice (RAC Remix)

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]]> http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/phoenix-armistice-rac-remix/feed/ 0 chill,Electro,phoenix,RAC,song of the day,SOTD March - 5 - SOTD March - 5 - SOTD Silverlake To Soho no 4:56 Feb-21: Mashup Monday http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/mashup-monday/ http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/mashup-monday/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:07:21 +0000 Vinny http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/?p=1788

Elocnep is back with a follow-up to last year’s Smash The Dancefloor (Vol. 1).

In Smash The Dancefloor 2 – Around The Globe,

Elocnep kills it with the mashup’s of many of our favorite songs. This compilation is DJ approved.

Carry On My Wayward Island – DJ Morgoth

I can hear the A-Team coming – Elocnep

Hello Paper G6 – Xam

Opposite Of Sleepyhead – Elocnep

Duck Sauce ADD an SUV – Elocnep

Have A Blast! Scream! Party! – Elocnep

Countdown For The Kill – Elocnep

T.N.T Bass – Dj Schmolli

You’re a sex machine – The Bootleague

Smooth Gasolina – Elocnep

XXXO In Iceland – Elocnep

Nothing On Aerodynamix – Elocnep

Boys And Nightlife Souvenirs – Elocnep

Who The Fuck Are These Guys – Elocnep

Pitbull Should Fix His Americano Stutterfunk – Elocnep

Minnie The Masher – Faroff

Holiday In Rome – Elocnep

Mega Champion Sound – Elocnep

Put Your Hands Up For Knobbers – Elocnep

Fake Salmon – Elocnep

Daft Fences – Elocnep

Princess Starlight Is Martin Solveig’s Superstar – Elocnep

Get Noise! – Elocnep

I Love Dirty Bit – Dj’s From Mars

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]]> http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/mashup-monday/feed/ 0 a-trak,armand van helden,around the globe,daft punk,elocnep,fake blood,fuego,james brown,La Roux,mars,mash up,phoenix Around The Globe... Around The Globe... Silverlake To Soho no Shhh: The Girls Can Hear Us! http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/shhh-the-girls-can-hear-us/ http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/shhh-the-girls-can-hear-us/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 15:13:09 +0000 Vinny http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/?p=705

Loving the run these guys are on right now. They’re debut just dropped – so they’ll be killing it this Spring, which means, I too, am going to be killing it this Spring. All it takes is one tune to flip that switch and you could turn from ‘that guy in the corner with the guitar’ to ‘that guy ripping body shots off that 10.5 at the bar’

I think these guys (@TGCHU) have some of those tunes.

Every track has something unique. Like 30% hard base. 30% catchy chorus. 30% mesmerizing synth. 10% ‘I don’t know what this is, but I like it.’

Start throwing these tracks on at your next house party, after-hours, and watch everyones batting average go up. Boom.

http://vokoder.fm/playlist/TGCHU/

TGCHU – You Want It, I Want It
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Silver Medallion – Slave (TGCHU remix)
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Beach Boys – Wouldn\’t It Be Nice (TGCHU remix)
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Phoenix – Lisztomania (TGCHU remix)
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Check out their MYSPACE and show them some love!

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]]> http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/shhh-the-girls-can-hear-us/feed/ 0 Stop what you’re doing! New tunes for Tuesday! http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/stop-what-youre-doing-new-tunes-for-tuesday/ http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/magazine/listen/stop-what-youre-doing-new-tunes-for-tuesday/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:38:11 +0000 YJE http://silverlaketosoho.com/blog/?p=142 Sorry for the delay folks, remember to follow us @silverlake2soho and on facebook at silverlake to soho for consistent news on everything you need to know!

In this week’s playlist we’re going around the world again with Canadian Michael Buble in the spirit of the Olympics and his big band / jazz sound. Continuing on our international binge, Nneka (Half Nigerian, Half German) is making her US debut this year with a couple of tracks from Concrete Jungle.

We wouldn’t be plugged into the twitterverse if we didn’t shout out Justin Bieber and then rounded out the list with some favorites: Phoenix, Lil Wayne, Drake, Kevin Rudolf, and Fujiya & Miyagi.

Enjoy the tunes for tuesday and check the site for updates!


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