“Heartbreaker” is MSTRKRFT’s newest single from their Fist of God album. Featuring vocals by the very talented John Legend, “Heartbreaker” is an instant highlight on the album.
A highlight it may be, but by the song’s end, “Heartbreaker” is still a bit stale and monotonous. This sounds a lot less like a MSTRKRFT single and more like MSTRKRFT’s attempt at remixing John Legend. Continue reading →
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Make sure to catch MP3-freebie, “Click Click” featuring E-40. You’ll find the download within the review
Rest in peace, A, E, I, O and U. Text speak has entered the mainstream. There is no place for vowels in this fast-paced modern world – especially, it seems, in the world of electro house, if Canadian collective MSTRKRFT (“Master-kraft”) is anything to go by. Obviously, Jesse F. Keeler (Death From Above 1979) and producer Al-P (girlsareshort) are prepared to spare the superfluous when it comes to the moniker of their brainchild. It’s just too bad they didn’t take the same particular approach to their latest release, Fist of God, which somehow manages to be mediocre, despite boasting some impressive guest spots. Continue reading →
With their highly anticipated sophomore album Fist Of God to be released digitally on March 10th and in stores on March 17th on Dim Mak / Downtown Records, the Canadian duo will take their latest anthems to the crowds. Featuring contributions from N.O.R.E., Ghostface Killah, Bay Area hip hop icon E-40, Freeway, Lil’ Mo, and John Legend, Fist Of God is a versatile collection of guaranteed dancefloor fillers. 2009 will find MSTRKRFT prominently placed at all the big spring festivals in addition to a string of solo dates. A special performance of “Bounce” will be aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live March 18th with special guests Isis of Thunderheist and N.O.R.E. as well as others to be announced.
Video & Tour Dates after the jump Continue reading →
Last year, “Vuvuvu” and “Bounce” had MSTRKRFT fans aching for the rest of the new album. This MSTRKFRT has listened to the album and is sort of disappointed. Fist of God may not be what I hoped it would be, but it’s not bad by any means. It still has some bangers in there. “Click Click” is a great proof of that. I could have done without the E-40 feature, or maybe E could have just picked it up a bit. But at the end of the day, “Click Click” and the rest of Fist of God will make for hot, sweaty fun on the floor. Continue reading →
Saw this at about 4am this morning. Was too tired to post it up then, so here you have it!
That is a fantastic lineup! I think I like it better than last year. Saturday is going to be AMAZING — Killers, Amy Winehouse, TV On The Radio, Fleet Foxes, MSTRKRFT! If I had to choose only one, that would be the day.
Do you guys have your tickets? I don’t. Wish me luck on nabbing 3-day passes before they sell out. What are your thoughts on the lineup? Everyone seems to be raving about it so far.
Anyway, so this week’s question is another easy one: Who are you most excited to see at Coachella (in person, or via AT&T’s Blue Room magic)? And if you’re feeling dirty: Do you not like the lineup? Who’s missing?
And this is the first time we don’t have a sponsor for a Q&A Friday. Big bummer [sad face]. Ok let me plug this real quick, so this doesn’t happen again:
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Yeah, that’s how it works, guys. Oh but just because we don’t have a sponsor this time doesn’t mean I’m not giving anything away! I’m expecting a new vinyl order to come in today (it’s my new years resolution to collect as much vinyl as I can), and I’m going to have an extra copy of Merriweather Post Pavilion gathering dust, so I’m going to give it away here.
Ah, the long awaited “Bounce” remix by DJ A-Trak has finally hit the internet. It seems people were generally split between love and hate when MSTRKFT’s “Bounce” first it the web. I really wouldn’t say I hated it — but I really wasn’t impressed at all. The first few remixes of “Bounce” weren’t so bad, but A-Trak definitely takes the cake. Continue reading →
Before this remix, I didn’t even know John Legend and Andre 3K had collaborated. I’m glad I caught wind of this joint! Remix or not, “Green Light” is a fantastic song! For a very long time, I have thought that Andre 3000 is one of the best MCs in the game today. All I’m waiting for is another fantastic, hard-hitting, non-soundtrack Outkast album.
Also, MSTRKRFT are really getting themselves around in the whole popish urban scene aren’t they? I really loved their Usher “Love In This Club” remix and their Kylie Minogue “Wow” remix. I wasn’t a huge fan of their Jesse McCartney “Leavin’” remix though. Their next pop music conquest? It better be Rihanna’s phantasmagoric new single “Disturbia”, or maybe Ne-Yo’s equally fantastic “Closer”. That would really, really make me happy.
John Legend and Andre 3000 – Green Light (MSTRKRFT Remix)
Usher – Love In This Club (MSTRKRFT Remix)
Kylie – Wow (MSTRKRFT Remix)
Jesse McCartney – Leavin’ (MSTRKRFT Remix)
Rihanna – Disturbia (MSTRKRFT Remix) Please?
Ne-Yo – Closer (MSTRKRFT Remix) Or This One?
I’ve kept this blog up through some tough times and it will keep on coming — now with a monthly podcast! I’ve wanted to do a Pretty Much Amazing podcast for quite a while now, but I’ve wanted it to be different than all the other podcasts. So what’s a blog to do? Pretty Much Amazing hooked up with Just Jace — a SICK DJ from Omaha, NE to create Gotta Love The BPM. In a sense the PMA Podcast is more like a series of mini DJ sets. Well I’m going to stop trying to sell this thing to you, so on to the first Pretty Much Amazing Podcast! Download away.
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1. Technotronic – Pump Up The Jam
2. Klaxons – Golden Skans To Interzone (So-Me Remix)
3. Cut Copy – Going Nowhere (Sebastian Remix)
4. The Presets – Kicking And Screaming
5. Late of the Pier – Bathroom Gurgle
6. The Go! Team – Ladyflash (Simian Mobile Disco Mix)
7. Cut Copy -Far Away
8. MSTRKRFT – VuVuVu
9. Justice -Carpates
10. Justice vs Simian – We Are Your Friends
Oh, and if you liked this one and have some requests for the next Podcast, leave a comment below with your requests, suggestions, etc. and you might see it next month! Godspeed!
Here’s (Re)mixtape #28. These are some of the coolest remixes I’ve come across by this week. Kicking stuff off with another MR GASPAR, who’s material, along with all of Burn The Fire will be distributed by Hot Biscuits apparently — yep, I’m eating that shit but Beats 
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Daft Punk Vs. Boys Noize – Harder Better Faster Stronger/ Lava Lava (Mr. Gaspar Mashup)
Lil Wayne – A Millie (DJ Dstar edit)
Dizzee Rascal – Dance Wiv Me (Calvin Harris Extended Mix)
Radiohead – Nude(Remix ft. Too $hort and MC Zumbi of Zion I)
Coldplay – Death And All His Friends (MMMatthias Remix)
Black Kids – I’m not gonna teach your boyfriend how to dance with you (The Twelves Remix)
MSTRKRFT – Bounce (High Powered Boys Remix)
Rihanna – Don’t Stop The Music (K.W. Remix)
Feist – My Moon My Man (Boys Noize Classic Remix)
This is Filter Mag’s top picks of who to go see at this year’s South by Southwest Festival. I think their selection is pretty great, really. Here ya go.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 12th
@ Antone’s (213 W 5th St)
Simian Mobile Disco - 8:00 p.m.
Lightspeed Champion – 10:00 p.m.
Sons & Daughters – 11:00 p.m.
The Kills – 12:00 a.m.
@ Austin Music Hall (208 Nueces St)
Okkervil River feat. Roky Erickson – 11:00 p.m.
@ Bourbon Rocks Patio (508 E 6th St)
Eastern Conference Champions – 11:00 p.m.
The Black Angels – 12:00 a.m.
@ Buffalo Billiards (201 E 6th St)
Jesca Hoop – 8:00 p.m.
Division Day – 11:00 p.m.
The Ting Tings – 12:00 a.m.
The Duke Spirit – 1:00 a.m.
@ Club de Ville (900 Red River St)
Martha Wainwright – 12:00 a.m.
@ Emo’s Annex (600 Red River St)
The Von Bondies – 11:00 p.m.
Grand Ole Party – 12:00 a.m.
The Lemonheads – 1:00 a.m.
@ Emo’s IV Lounge (601 Red River St)
Kimya Dawson – 12:00 a.m.
The Blow – 1:00 a.m.
@ Emo’s Main Room (603 Red River St)
Be Your Own Pet – 10:50 p.m.
The Black Keys – 1:00 a.m.
@ Maggie Mae’s Rooftop (323 E 6th St)
Frightened Rabbit – 12:00 a.m.
Bon Iver – 1:00 a.m.
@ Mohawk Patio (912 Red River St)
The Big Sleep – 1:00 a.m.
@ SESAC Day Stage Cafe Austin Convention Center (500 E Cesar Chavez St)
Akron/Family – 4:30 p.m.
Ra Ra Riot – 5:00 p.m.
@ Stubb’s (801 Red River St)
Johnathan Rice – 9:00 p.m.
R.E.M. – 12:00 a.m.
Check out the best spots for Thursday, Friday and Saturday after the jump!
@ Auditorium Shores Stage (Riverside Dr & S 1st St)
Spoon – 8:00 p.m.
@ Austin Music Hall (208 Nueces St)
Yo La Tengo – 9:30 p.m.
My Morning Jacket – 11:00 p.m.
@ BD Riley’s (204 E 6th St)
Darker My Love – 1:00 a.m.
@ Buffalo Billiards (201 E 6th St)
Pigeon John – 10:00 p.m.
Money Mark – 10:45 p.m.
@ Cedar Street Courtyard (208 W 4th St)
Islands – 8:00 p.m.
Man Man – 10:00 p.m.
DeVotchKa – 12:00 a.m.
@ Dirty Dog Bar (505 E 6th St)
The Hourly Radio – 9:00 p.m.
@ Emo’s IV Lounge (601 Red River St)
Yeasayer – 1:00 a.m.
@ Maggie Mae’s Rooftop (323 E 6th St)
The Wombats – 1:00 a.m.
@ Mohawk Patio (912 Red River St.)
Bon Iver – 11:00 p.m.
Jens Lekman – 12:00 a.m.
Black Mountain – 1:00 a.m.
@ The Parish (214B E 6th St)
Kate Havnevik – 8:00 p.m
Priscilla Ahn – 9:00 p.m
Rocco Deluca and the Burden – 10:00 p.m
Ingrid Michaelson – 12:00 a.m.
@ The Rio (301 San Jacinto Blvd)
MGMT – 10:45 p.m.
@ Vice (302 E 6th St)
The Raveonettes – 12:30 a.m.
@ Wave Rooftop (408 E 6th St)
YACHT – 11:00 p.m.
Switches – 12:00 a.m.
Holy Fuck – 1:00 a.m.
FRIDAY MARCH 14th
@ Antone’s (213 W 5th St)
Foreign Born – 10:00 p.m.
Vampire Weekend - 11:00 p.m.
DeVotchKa – 12:00 a.m.
@ Bourbon Rocks Patio (508 E 6th St)
The Ruby Suns – 8:30 p.m.
Handsome Furs – 10:30 p.m.
The Helio Sequence – 11:30 p.m.
@ Buffalo Billiards (201 E 6th St)
The Watson Twins – 9:00 p.m.
Castledoor – 10:00 p.m.
Earlimart – 11:00 p.m.
Joseph Arther – 1:00 a.m.
@ Cedar Door (201 Brazos St)
The Virgins – 8:00 p.m.
The Little Ones – 9:00 p.m.
Rogue Wave – 10:00 p.m.
Dr. Dog – 11:00 p.m.
Tapes ‘n Tapes – 12:00 a.m.
Nada Surf – 1:00 a.m.
@ Central Presbyterian Church (200 E 8th St)
My Brightest Diamond – 12:00 a.m.
Castanets – 1:00 a.m.
@ Club de Ville (900 Red River St.)
White Rabbits – 12:00 a.m.
White Denim – 1:00 a.m.
@ Habana Calle 6 Patio (709 E 6th St)
Tilly and the Wall – 1:00 a.m.
@ Mohawk Patio (912 Red River St)
Be Your Own Pet – 11:00 p.m.
J Mascis – 12:00 a.m.
Thurston Moore w/ Band – 12:45 a.m.
@ Momo’s
The Submarines – 10:00 p.m.
@ Ninety Proof Lounge (333 E 2nd St)
Born Ruffians – 11:00 p.m.
@ The Parish (214B E 6th St)
Shout Out Louds – 11:00 p.m.
She and Him – 12:00 a.m.
Destroyer – 1:00 a.m.
@ Red Eyed Fly (715 Red River St)
The Forms – 9:00 p.m.
Land of Talk – 10:00 p.m.
Say Hi – 11:00 p.m.
@ The Rio (301 San Jacinto Blvd)
Limbeck – 12:30 a.m.
@ Stubb’s (801 Red River St)
The Ting Tings – 8:00 p.m.
MGMT – 10:00 p.m.
The Cribs – 11:00 p.m.
Sia – 12:00 a.m.
@ The Thirsty Nickel (325 E 6th St)
Scissors for Lefty – 1:00 a.m.
SATURDAY MARCH 15th
@ Bourbon Rocks (508 E 6th St)
Film School – 12:25 a.m
Minipop – 1:20 a.m
@ Buffalo Billiards (201 E 6th St)
Oh No! Oh My! – 10:00 p.m.
Sea Wolf – 1:00 a.m.
@ Cedar Street Courtyard (208 W 4th St)
Tiny Masters of Today – 8:00 p.m.
The Deadly Syndrome – 10:00 p.m.
A Place To Bury Strangers – 12:00 a.m.
The Airborne Toxic Event – 1:00 a.m.
@ Dirty Dog Bar (505 E 6th St)
Neva Dinova – 11:00 p.m.
Two Gallants – 12:00 a.m.
Tokyo Police Club – 1:00 a.m.
@ Emo’s Annex (600 Red River St)
Ra Ra Riot- 10:00 p.m.
The Spinto Band – 12:00 a.m.
Dr. Dog – 1:00 a.m.
@ Emo’s Main Room (603 Red River St)
The Raveonettes – 10:00 p.m.
@ Maggie Mae’s (323 E 6th St)
Jaymay – 8:00 p.m.
@ Maggie Mae’s Rooftop (323 E 6th St)
David Bazan – 8:00 p.m.
Jim Noir – 9:00 p.m.
Nada Surf – 10:00 p.m.
British Sea Power – 1:00 a.m.
@ The Parish (214B E 6th St)
Tift Merritt – 8:00 p.m.
Jason Collett – 11:00 p.m.
Los Campesinos! – 12:00 a.m
The Stills – 1:00 a.m.
@ St David’s Church (304 E 7th St)
M. Ward (solo) – 9:00 p.m.
Jim James – 10:00 p.m.
@ Vice (302 E 6th St)
MSTRKRFT – 1:00 a.m.
@ Wave Rooftop (408 E 6th St)
Low vs Diamond – 10:00 p.m.
The Virgins – 1:00 a.m.
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