Posted by Scott Willats

Yes, it’s only Thursday. But I have a special post for you tomorrow, so I thought I’d share what I’m feeling this week a day earlier rather than not at all.

First of all, this was a huge week for new releases. First comes from a duo out of France, who released the album people have been waiting some little while for. Audio, Video, Disco finally dropped on Tuesday– and unfortunately for our friends Justice, many people in Internetland had already gotten their paws on it weeks earlier. Without dissecting it at length (because there are plenty, and I mean plenty of “critics” doing that), I’ll just say: I think it’s a good album. Different, just like Cross was four years ago.

The other huge release comes from a bpm:tv staple and a personal favourite interview of mine: Kaskade dropped a double album, Fire & Ice — and if you know anything  at all about Kas, you know it’s heavy and well thought-out.

The first disc is called Fire and features collaborations on every track. A lot of good vocals and catchy strings: everything that makes up today’s poppy sound — and that’s with nothing to be ashamed of. The second disc, Ice, is all songs remixed by Kaskade. Admittedly, two discs’ worth is a lot of Kaskade — but he’s earned it, and I can recommend picking it up. “Turn it Down (Fire Version)” is my fav track, but all of them have a big room sound. For the parties where there are more “top 40″ girls than you know what to do with, this is the album to play.

So without further delay, let’s get into the tracks I’ve been feeling this the week.

Kaskade’s remix of Kaskade’s track “Ice (Ice Version)”. Simple enough to understand, right?

Ice (Kaskade’s ICE Mix) [with Dan Black]: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Look, it was always going to be so easy to dislike the Justice album. Though the entirety isn’t my cup of tea, there are very special gems in there. This is more than a track to me. It’s elegance and sophistication that I would loooooooove to see live at a festival (which is what I think this whole album is meant for).

Justice – Ohio: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Sprinkle a little Brazil on a lot of Canada, and this is what you get. Alex Mind makes a good track great.

Deadmau5 – Not Exactly (Alex Mind Re-fix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Someone call for some dub?

The M Machine – Promise Me A Rose Garden (K Theory Bootleg): LISTEN TO IT HERE

The Boomzers are back! And they have a heavy, loud and uptempo in-your-face track to prove it. If your not familiar with The Boomzers: they’re an Italian electro duo. Fans of Bloody Beetroots, Crookers, The “S” or Fare Soldi? You should pick this up, then.

The Boomzers – We Are Back EP (Teaser): LISTEN TO IT HERE

There’s something about this track, just like there’s something about Nico Jaar. Late night music …

Sneaky Sound System – Big (Nicolas Jaar’s Always By Your Side Version): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Lastly, a brand spanking new track remixed by Cosmic Kids. And check out Holy Ghost! when they play The Hoxton in Toronto early in Novemeber.

Holy Ghost! – Hold My Breath (Cosmic Kids Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE 

Don’t forget to check in tomorrow for a special post …

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