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New tour dates have been announced for Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, The Big Pink, Hot Chip, The xx, Passion Pit, Japandroids, St. Vincent, Jay-Z, Neon Indian, and Fiery Furnaces. Full dates after the jump: Continue reading →
Posts Tagged: Phoenix
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Oct 09
Phoenix – Armistice (YACHT Remix)
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (Remix Collection) is shaping up to be a killer. It’s filled with remixes that will move your feet, and other remixes that will connect with you on a deeper level. Listening though them all, YACHT’s remix of “Armistice” is a clear standout.
The remix is quite tame, compared to some of the chaos that went down on YACHT’s SeeMystery Lights, or their remix of Wolfmother’s “New Moon Rising,” but the mid-tempo bleeps and slabs of synth fit the aesthetic of “Armistice” like a glove. It’s an artsy and fresh view on a late 00’s classic, but I don’t think anything will top the original. But I’m still chalking this one up as a victory for YACHT, as well as Phoenix for continuing to prove to be the most remix-friendly act of 2009. As far as I can tell, this is a PMA first, so have go listen to the remix! Continue reading →
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Oct 09
Music From Gossip Girl: Season 3, Episode 5
Season 3, Episode: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10
Yeah, I know… I’m a day late on this, but I only watched this week’s episode last night. Musically, the episode was a winner. It included two of my favorite artists of 2009, indie rock’s cutest duo Matt & Kim and everyone’s French rockers, Phoenix. But what was more exciting was that Sonic Youth made a great cameo on Gossip Girl and not only played at, but MARRIED Lily and Rufus, thanks to a “shady internet service”. I say that is how you soundtrack good TV.
Check out Monday night’s GG playlist:
Gossip Girl, Season 3, Episode 4: Rufus Getting Married
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Oct 09
Jay-Z x Phoenix – 99 Fences (Don Diablo Remix)
Ever since I saw DJ Don Diablo spin wearing a full on suit in 90+ degree weather at Chicago’s Lollaplozza (pure class) I have been in love and awed by his utter coolness (I mean come on, just look at this picture). Recently he hit the studio with Phoenix’s “Fences” and acapella of Jay Z’s “99 Problems.” Even if you are tired of the zillion “99 Problems” remixes, and over all the recent Phoenix remixes, I think you will find this mashup interesting enough to at least put it on a “party mix” (rar) or just down right love it all together!
In typical Diablo style, using stems of “Fences,” he effortlessly and smoothly blends the songs together. Overall, the song is perfectly synced though out the whole song. I’d say it’s another production knock out for Diplo. Definitely a winning combination. Get it after the jump Continue reading →
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Oct 09
Phoenix – Fences (The Soft Pack Remix)
As many eagerly await Phoenix’s Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix completely remixed album to debut, we have a remix of “Fences,” that you can’t ignore and love.
A completely innovative take on “Fences,” The Soft Pack remix diverts from the original to create an almost new song entirely. The Los Angeles (by way of San Diego) based band gives the song a “mope rock” with a trace of punk sound.
The Soft Pack on remixing “Fences”:
“Phoenix are the cool French guys. We recorded our version of “Fences” with Rob Barbato of Darker My Love. Tim from Darker My Love played the cool guitar lead. It was a fun and challenging experience.”
According to many in the music world, Phoenix has made some very good decisions this year, including this forthcoming remix album (could not agree more). The album will debut in the US digitally on October 13 via Glassnote/Loyaute. Continue reading →
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Oct 09
Phoenix – Love Like A Sunset (Passion Pit’s Shuttle Remix)
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Passion Pit member, Shuttle, remixes Phoenix’s “Love Like A Sunset” and I like it better than Animal Collective’s take on it. Here are a few more remixes I like:
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Oct 09
The Absolute Best Songs of 2009 (75% of it)
Artwork by the talented and generous Adam Sparpalius.
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Oct 09
Phoenix – Love Like A Sunset (Animal Collective Remix)
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Phoenix’s Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix has been entirely remixed and it will be released in digital form in the U.S. via Glassnote/Loyauté on October 13th. In the UK, the remix album will be released in conjunction with Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix in a 2CD set out October 19th. Expect remixes by: Passion Pit, YACHT, Alex Metric and Chairlift to join remixes by AnCo, Friendly Fires, and Devendra Banhart. Here is the full tracklist Continue reading →
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Sep 09
Phoenix – Rome (Neighbors Remix ft. Devendra Benhart)
Who knew Devendra Benhart loved Phoenix? Not just loved but the ALL-CAPS kind. Just check this out:
“We LOVE and have LOVED Phoenix since Alphabetical, and have wanted to do more than just ogle at their awesomeness for quite some time. With the release of their luminary Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix we got the chance to un-floccinaucinihilipilificate our dreams and with awesome, oceanic glee, we took Rome for a ride…”
I sense a little Kanyeist (Kanyeatic? Kanyeistic?) passion there, don’t you? I guess you’d need something that flashy to stand out in a sea of star-studded remixes. How cool it must be for Phoenix to finally get the attention they have deserved all along. Not just by “the blogs” or teen dramas/late night TV, but by their peers. Maybe even people they look up to.
Devendra has now joined bands like Friendly Fires, Classixx, The Teenagers, Holy Ghost, and Gorilla vs Bear says that Animal Collective and Grizzly Bear might be covering Phoenix on some sort of re-release of Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. At least that’s what Rough Trade told Simon Pegg. Yeah, I know…
Now with thoughts of Animal Collective and Grizzly Bear recording covers of Phoenix, I will leave you with Devendra Benhart’s beautiful remix of “Rome”
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PS: regarding the “Fences” multitrack, download it here.
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Sep 09
Music From Gossip Girl: Season 3, Episode 2
Season 3, Episode: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10
Last night’s Gossip Girl was a bit sleepy. They played the same two songs quite a bit (one of them a nice Just Jack track that I wholly approve of, and another featuring Blair Waldorf herself). Despite showing some bias with Cobra Starship, Gossip Girl also paid tribute to one of the blogosphere’s favorite French rockers, Phoenix.
Other than that, the second episode was void of any other savvy music selections. A bit odd for Gossip Girl, but it’s been known to happen. Will the smooth, irresistible stylings of Phoenix be enough to call this episode a win?
