The XX nounces work on their 2nd album. Woo hoo!

From beginning to end, The Xx's debut self-titled album is an amazing display of post punk, indie, synth pop, and moody tunes.  I first heard about them at Coachella 2010 which is when they dropped their first album.  Very excited to hear what they're cooking up for 2012 and am hoping they tour So Cal asap!  The biggest track off of the their debut is "Crystallised", and was featured for the HBO promotions of  the hit series True Blood.  Since the band has gone on hiatus the only person to my knowledge that has been keeping busy is Jaime Xx.  Jamie who is the percussionist / Synths for the band has been putting out some pretty good production and remixes for the likes of Florence and the Machine, Radiohead, and Adele (to name his more mainstream projects) with a nice origianl twist.  He has even done an essential mix for BBC's Radio One that is definately worth a listen. Can't wait for the new album!

New Turbo Recordings Release... The XX - Shelter (Tiga remix)

I'm a big fan of The XX and would categorize their sound as very dark, gloomy, and romantic.  I can't quite compare them to any other bands out there at the moment, which makes them that much more enjoyable and great to listen too.  On this Turbo release their song "Shelter" gets a proper remix from Turbo Recordings founder (and one of my idols), Tiga.  From electroclash, to electro house, and even dark techno, regardless of what direction he takes a song, Tiga always manages to put his original and unique twist on things.  The combination of The XX and Tiga, has given this tune a bit of a trip hop feel to it, very reminiscent of Portis Head and 90s Sneaker Pimps.  I can definitely see it on the same play list as those bands.  This track is full of emotion and can be categorized as a break up song or love song alike. Soothing meets dismal at the same time, I love it.

The XX - Shelter (Tiga remix)
http://www25.zippyshare.com/v/47488683/file.html

You Don't Have to be a Goth to feel the Music! Check it Out!

 I'm not a "Goth" but I do love the music and culture of that scene.  I can definitely be spotted at the occasional LA or OC goth club and even catch a gig here and there mixing up Dark Wave, Synth Pop and Industrial. Well... If you actually listen at the clubs to what I'm playing when I'm spinning 80s or Electro,  there's a good chance you'll here me sneak in a few Ebm tracks or a lot of dark 80s or Gothic (Depends on my mood and crowd).  I have a lot of friends old and new, that love Indie, Electro, Techno and so on, yet a lot of people sleep on goth orientated genres.  Trust me, you don't have to be goth to like the music.  If you're a music lover, don't sleep on the tunes that come out of this scene.  There are goth icons such as Nitzer Ebb and Front 242 that I don't even really associate with goth, but more so with a raw techno sound.  Clanks, noise, machines = TECHNO.  I took the liberty of listing some of my favorite goth orientated anthems (If you are already into these type of genres, then some of these track may make you yawn cause you've heard them a million times).  There are definitely some gems to be found. You can stream each song from the links I provided, so you don't have to download a track if you don't like it... But trust me, you will like them all! Aside from the tracks I listed, here are some artists I recommend checking out.  Various goth orientated genres: The beginners guide... Nitzer ebb, Front 242, Bigod 20, And One VnV Nation, Covenant, The Retrosic, Nine Inch Nails (especially Pretty Hate Machine and The Downward Spiral), Wumpscut, Chris & Cosey, Fad Gadget, Marc Almond, Wolfsheim, Clan of Xymox, DeVision, Visage, Joy Division, The Cure (Pornography album is amazing)... There.. Now you're set with some basics.. Go Dig for music!


DeVision - Rage
http://www27.zippyshare.com/v/58217784/file.html

 Wolfsheim - Heroin She Said
http://www27.zippyshare.com/v/15660010/file.html

Combichrist - This Shit Will Fuck You Up
http://www27.zippyshare.com/v/99159989/file.html

 Covenant - We Want Revolution
http://www27.zippyshare.com/v/27645580/file.html

And One - Techno Man
http://www27.zippyshare.com/v/20565684/file.html