KITSUNÉ-PONYSTEP
July 23, 2010 Posted by Eva at 10:16 am
KITSUNÉ-PONYSTEP mixed by Jerry Bouthier
Rays of sunshine finally kick in as the always ebullient Kitsuné teams up with London’s Ponystep for a summer mix cd ‘très mode’.
Fusing pop, electro, indie, disco and more, Kitsuné-Ponystep mixes tracks and remixes from some of the hottest names around (Roisin Murphy, French Horn Rebellion, Booka Shade, Aeroplane, Lindstrom, Munk…); a truly international cast that goes as far as Sydney, Perth, NYC, Oslo, Berlin, Munich, Manchester and inevitably Paris and London. Seventy minutes designed to make you dance… and also, at times, move you. In today’s troubled times, emotion has become fashion’s latest by-word and is certainly an essential ingredient here: plenty of songs, with vocals and people playing instruments such as new Xenomania artist Florrie, Northern Ireland’s finest Two Door Cinema Club, Belgium’s Das Pop, Vienna’s Bunny Lake, Sweden’s Lo-Fi Fnk, David E Sugar… a far cry from the dull thump you often find associated with fashion soundtracks. As such Kitsuné-Ponystep is not just a dj mix, Andrea Gorgerino, Bouthier’s studio side-kick and half of their recording project JBAG (also a versatile dj unit that has remixed Ladyhawke, Kylie, Sparks and S-Express), knows like no other how to apply magic, and a bit of drama, as he does on the shows to enhance the aural experience.
So if you are a curious, be looking forward to the aficionados of uplift of dance beat held be the first Kitsuné-Ponystep collection. Before you know it, a new season will be upon you!
Tracklisting
1. Róisín Murphy ‘Momma’s Place’
2. Bag Raiders ‘Turbo Love (Light Year remix)’
3. Munk ‘La Musica’
4. Two Door Cinema Club ‘I Can Talk (French Horn Rebellion remix)’
5. Voltaire Twins ‘D.I.L. (JBAG’s hot pop remix)’
6. Florrie ‘911 (Beataucue remix – JBAG edit)’
7. JBAG ft Louise Prey ‘X Ray Sex’
8. Adamski ‘I Dream Of You (2010 version)’
9. Lindstrom ‘I Feel Space (Freeform 5 remix / JBAG re-edit)‘
10. D-Pulse’ Highway To Saturn (JBAG edit)’
11. Jupiter ‘Mama Used To Say’
12. Act Yo Age ‘La Fumo Loco (In Flagranti remix)’
13. Rainbow Arabia ‘Holidays In Congo (Myd remix)’
14. Lo-Fi-Fnk ‘Steppin’ Out (Popular Computer remix / JBAG re-edit)’
15. May 68 ‘My Ways’
16. David E Sugar ‘Party Killer’
17. Booka Shade ‘Regenerate’
18. Bunny Lake ‘Army Of Lovers (JBAG’s hot pop remix)’
19. Mustang ‘Try To Dance’
20. Das Pop ‘Fool For Love (Aeroplane remix)’
Florrie’s single ‘Call 911′ on new Kitsuné compilation!
June 25, 2010 Posted by Eva at 12:04 pm
Meet Florrie: as traditional a musician and performer as can possibly be, but at the same time a completely new type of independent pop artist.
21 year old Florrie is a multi-talented British and box-fresh new artist ready to make her own indelible impression on 2010’s wonderfully varied musical landscape. A drummer, singer, songwriter and guitarist, Florrie is the former Xenomania house-band drummer, and has now fought her way out from behind the band to take centre stage with her own music.
Call 911 (Beataucue remix) is the lead single from the Kitsuné x Ponystep compilation mixed by Jerry Bouthier.
July 12th sees Florrie makes her release debut with ‘Call 911’, the lead single to be taken from the brand new Kitsune X Ponystep compilation CD. ‘Call 911’, co-written with contemporary disco legend Fred Falke, sits perfectly on an ultra-cool album that fuses pop, electro, indie, disco and more, highlighting that Florrie’s music rests at the centre of an international roll-call of fantastic modern dance-pop. ‘Call 911’ also comes with mixes by Bart B More, Beataucue and His Majesty Andre.
From picking up her first pair of drumsticks at the age of seven, and first guitar at twelve, Florrie has already chalked up over 100 live shows as a drummer, as well as playing on some of the best pop records of recent years for the likes of Kylie, Girls Aloud and Pet Shop Boys.
Currently unsigned, Florrie is giving away her music via her website www.florrie.com and her tracks have become a big favourite at Hype Machine.
Be quick because this opportunity won’t last very long!
‘Kitsune X Ponystep’ album is released on Kitsune on July 16th 2010
Two Door Cinema Club single ‘Come Back Home’!!
June 23, 2010 Posted by Eva at 12:04 pm
All sydney siders can be prepared to be blown away with Two Door Cinema Club’s recent splendor announcement and A huge list of side shows. In addition, there great new track ‘Come Back Home’ is set to blow you all away. The 3rd release from this fabulous band, its definitely going to be a hit. Keep your ears out for it, or alternatively hit the to Door Cinema Club website
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Kitsuné Maison 9: The Cotton Issue
April 7, 2010 Posted by Eva at 10:06 am
Another brand new fine album from Kitsuné, full of inspiration from a child called ‘Yume’. Indeed here is officially the most snuggly, peaceful, motherly Kitsuné compilation until now – soft as cotton. In the midst of one of the worst winters Paris has known for a long time and with so many conflicts all around, there was a need to reach out for a calming and tender nature. As a result this new compilation brings you almost as much comfort as taking a newly born in your arms and giving him a cuddle.
A fully padded compilation that’s rather more candid, innocent and carefree than the norm, and which is still inviting the listener to shake his hips. The kindliness of a home (Maison) forever opened to all kinds of ideas. Suddenly a new transversal approach shapes up with this compilation attractive to ears of all ages. Rested, serene, more contemplative, with a selection that’s probably more geared at Sunday afternoon than Saturday night, more ‘yuzu green tea’ than stupid ‘alcopops’. Sure there are a few hysterical sirens in the Jupiter track, but It sure is something that you’ll have your ears glued to.
Tracklisting
01. Washed Out – Belong
02. Gamble & Burke - Let’s Go Together
03. Penguin Prison - Animal Animal
04. Jamaica – Short and Entertaining
05. Crookers feat. Yelle – Cooler Couleur
06. Jupiter – Vox Populi (Lifelike Treatment)
07. Yuksek – Supermenz (We’re Not)
08. Fenech-Soler - Stop And Stare
09. Two Door Cinema Club - Something Good Can Work (The Twelves Remix)
10. Logo - La Vie Moderne
11. Silver Columns – Brow Beaten
12. Holy Ghost! - Say My Name
13. Hurts – Wonderful Life (Arthur Baker Remix Kitsuné Edit)
14. Gypsy & The Cat - Time to Wander (Joan of Arc Remix)
15. Feldberg – Dreamin’
16. Your Nature - Forward Motion
17. The Good Natured - Your Body is a Machine(Zebra+Snake Remix)
18. Monarchy - The Phoenix Alive (The Octans Edit)
Kitsune 9 will be released on the 23rd April, 2010
Kitsuné Remixes 2
October 22, 2009 Posted by Eva at 5:36 pm
After the success of Kitsuné Remixes, French label Kitsuné have decided to release the second edition of the series, gathering some of the most talented electro producers like Classixx, Sinden, Tepr, les petits pilous, or Todd Edwards and many others.
From La Roux to Phoenix, from Etienne de Crécy to A-Trak, each producer has remixed a song in his own new way, transcending pop tunes or rock songs and turning them into dancefloor anthems.
Kitsuné Remixes #2 features 15 remixes and B sides from the Kitsuné Maison, all on the same compilation. The Kitsuné story goes on!
Buy the album here!
Tracklisting:
- Ted & Francis – Erlend (Ted & Francis Remix)
- Crystal Fighters – Xtatic Truth (Renaissance Man Remix)
- La Roux - In for the Kill (Lifelike Remix)
- Chew Lips - Solo (Tepr Remix)
- autoKratz - Always More (Goshi Goshi Mix)
- Etienne de Crécy & Monsieur Jo - Hannukah (Les Petits Pilous Remix)
- A-Trak - Say Whoa (Sinden Remix)
- Bitchee Bitchee Ya Ya Ya - Fuck Friend (CSS Remix)
- Appaloosa - The Day (We Fell In Love) [Todd Edwards'Liturgical Mix]
- Phoenix – Lisztomania (Holy Ghost! Loves Paris Remixomania)
- Guns ‘n’ Bombs - Riddle of Steel (Classixx Remix)
- Beni - My Love Sees You (Coco Walsh Etienne de Crécy Mix)
- Heartsrevolution - Ultraviolence (Chateau Marmont Remix)
- In Flagranti - Business Acumen (You Love Her Coz Shes Dead Alteration)
- MAYBB - Touring In NY (Blatta & Inesha Street Meat Remix)
Coming Soon: Kitsuné Maison Compilation 8
October 15, 2009 Posted by Eva at 6:50 pm
You’ve barely finished listening to Maison 7, and Maison 8 is already here!
As you’d expect from the Parisian label famous for it’s talent spotting, Maison 8 is a crystal ball filled with hauntingly accurate hit-predictions. With Midnight Juggernauts, Delphic, Beni, Two Door Cinema Club, Heartsrevolution, Memory Tapes, and The Drum, it’s no suprise that this volume has been dubbed “the chic and nice issue”.
Out November 13.
Kitsuné Maison Compilation 7
May 28, 2009 Posted by Eva at 1:24 pm
The seventh Kitsuné Maison Compilation is here: the lucky one!
A constantly expanding network of new discoveries, about to blow-up talents, hopes, loves, happiness and hedonism, the Maison is not so much an exclusive world, but a welcoming space open to all winds.
Kitsune Maison Compilation 7 brings together new tracks and exclusive remixes including La Roux’s In For The Kill (Lifelike Remix), Phoenix’s Lisztomania (Classixx Version), Two Door Cinema Club’s Something Good Can Work, The Golden Filter’s Favourite Things, autoKratz’ Always More (Yuksek Remix), and Men’s Make It Reverse. Plus local Australian talent in the form of Beni’s Fringe Element.
As the Kitsuné sieve keeps on searching for gold and finding it, we hope that these discoveries put you in as good a mood as they did us. Here’s the seventh Kitsune Maison: the lucky one!
Kitsuné Maison Compilation 7 is out now on etcetc. To buy it, click here.
Track Listing
1. Two Door Cinema Club – Something Good Can Work
2. We Have Band - Time After Time (feat. Yulia)
3. Phoenix - Lisztomania (Classixx Version)
4. Crystal Fighters – Xtatic Truth
5. The Golden Filter - Favourite Things
6. La Roux - In For The Kill (Lifelike Remix)
7. Beni - Fringe Element (Short Like Me Edit)
8. autoKratz – Always More (Yuksek Remix)
9. 80kidz – Miss Mars
10. James Yuill – This Sweet Love (Prins Thomas Sneaky Edit)
11. MEN - Make It Reverse
12. Chew Lips – Solo
13. Chateau Marmont – Beagle
14. Heartsrevolution – 薔薇と彼女の王子
15. Delphic - Counterpoint (Delphic’s En Route Mix)
16. — Encore—
17. Maybb – Touring in NY (Short Tour Edit)
18. Renaissance Man – Rythym
19. Tanlines - Bejan
Ted & Francis are teasing you…
April 17, 2009 Posted by Eva at 6:48 pm
Recently heard on the magnifique Kitsune Maison 6 compilation, Kitsune have posted a short clip from local boys Ted & Francis:
Bigstereo have also fallen for them, but they’re only human.
Much more to come…
Laurent Brancowitz Talks Tabloid with Dazed Digital
April 14, 2009 Posted by Eva at 6:58 pm
Phoenix’s Laurent Brancowitz has just given an interview to Dazed which is anything but confused.
Laurent, along with Thomas Mars compiled the brand new Kitsuné Tabloid album which is out now on etcetc.
For more on the album, click here.
Kitsuné Tabloid mixed by Phoenix
April 6, 2009 Posted by Eva at 6:49 pm
“As teenagers we would be excited to read bands’ playlists…So we’ve really taken to heart doing this compilation for Kitsune…Today you can get anything you like but way back it could take up to three years to lay your hands on a rare track.” –Laurent Brancowitz
Kitsuné have given free reins to the boys from Phoenix for an unlikely yet amazing compilation of rare tracks that have changed their lives. Following in the footsteps of Digitalism, Phoenix’s Thomas Mars and Laurent Brancowitz carefully selected 18 tracks to make this the most sentimental and melodic record ever released on Kitsuné (better known for its electro-oriented Kitsuné Maison compilation and for artists like Digitalism, Cazals and autoKratz).
One of the most important French bands of recent times, Phoenix have gathered, in their own words, “little treasures that have had this huge impact and amazed us”. Known for three original albums of flawless indie-pop concotions that include the hits If I Ever Feel Better, Too Young, Everything is Everything, Run Run Run, Long Distance Call and Napoleon Says, their songs were also featured on the iconic Lost in Translation and Marie Antoinette soundtracks.
For Tabloid they have chosen tracks as diverse as Chris Bell’s I Am the Cosmos (”the only track I’ve ever stolen”), Lo Borges’ Aos Baroes (”will turn upside down a few lives”), Richie Valens’ In a Turkish Town, The Impressions‘ I’ve Been Trying (”the height of musical tenderness”), Roxy Music’s Pyjamarama, The 13th Floor Elevators’ I Had to Tell You, Dirty Projectors’ Rise Above, and Lou Reed Street Hassle (”the centre-piece of the compilation”).
Spanning over half a century from rock antiques to futuristic pop, it’s a must have for Phoenix fans, musical adventurers, Francophiles and time travellers alike.
Tracklisting:
- Kiss – Love Theme From Kiss
- Dirty Projectors – Rise Above
- The Red Crayola – Victory Garden
- The Impressions – I’ve Been Trying
- Chris Bell – I Am The Cosmos
- Roxy Music – Pyjamarama
- The 13th Floor Elevators – I Had To Tell You
- Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Shipbuilding
- D’Angelo – Send It On
- Tangerine Dream – Love On A Real Train
- Urge Overkill – Stull (Part 1)
- Lô Borges – Aos Barões
- Iggy Pop & James Williamson – Master Charge
- Dennis Wilson – Lady (Falling in Love)
- Irma Thomas – It’s Raining
- Ritchie Valens – In A Turkish Town
- Dusty Springfield – I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today
- Lou Reed – Street Hassle