La.Ga.Sta.’s Best Remixes Of 2010

DATE:
December 25th, 2010
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Midnight Magic: ‘Beam Me Up’ [Jacques Renault Remix]
James Curd: ‘Got To Have’ [Flight Facilities Remix]
Aeroplane: ‘Superstar’ [The Krays Remix]
The Chemical Brothers: ‘Swoon’ [Lindstrom & Prins Thomas Remix]
Breakbot: ‘Baby I’m Yours’ [Aeroplane Remix]
Monarchy: ‘Love Get Out Of My Way’ (Holy Ghost [Feat.Dixon] Remix)
The Glass: ‘Four Four Letter’ [Black Van Remix]
Jori Hulkkonen: ‘I Am Dead’ [Hercules & Love Affair Remix]
Telonius: ‘Hit Me’ [Bottin Remix]
Mark Ronson: ‘Bang Bang Bang’ [U-Tern's Disco Dub]
Gorillaz: “Stylo” [Alex Metric Remix]
The Aikiu: ‘The Red Kiss’ [The Magician “Precious 80s” Dub]
Robyn: ‘Indestructible [A-Trak Remix]
Slice & Soda: ‘Year Of The Dragon’ [Villa Remix]
New Young Pony Club: ‘Chaos’ [Rory Phillips Remix]
Bot’Ox: ‘Blue Steel’ [Still Going Remix]
MGMT: ‘Congratulations’ [Erol Alkan Rework]
Thieves Like Us: ‘Forget Me Not’ [Cécile Small Town Girl Remix]
Headman: ‘Fluctuation’ [Tim Goldsworthy Remix]
Tape To Tape: ‘The Devil Made Me Do It…I’ [The C90s Remix]
The Supermen Lovers: ‘Take a Chance’ [Herr Styler Remix]
Ali Love: ‘Moscow Girl’ [Mustang Remix]
Luke Million: ‘Italo Journey’ [Mighty Mouse Remix]
Massive Attack: ‘Paradise Circus’ [Gui Boratto Remix]
Two Door Cinema Club: ‘Something Good Can Work’ [The Twelves Remix]
Villa: ‘Beats Of Love’ [Mylo Remix]
The C90s: ‘Shine A Light’ [Midnight Savari Remix]
Shit Robot: ‘Take ‘Em Up’ [Marcus Marr Remix]
Korallreven: ‘The Truest Faith’ [CFCF Remix]
HEALTH: ‘In Heat [Javelin Remix]‘
Patrick Wolf: ‘Time Of My Life’ [Leo Zero Dub]
Deradoorian: ‘You Carry The Deed’ [Hidden Cat Remix]
Matthew Dear: ‘You Put A Smell On Me’ [Breakbot Remix]
Hot Chip: ‘Take It In’ [Osborne Remix]
The xx: ‘Shelter’ [John Talabot’s Feel it too Remix]
Foals: ‘Spanish Sahara’ [Deadboy Remix]
Florence and the Machine: ‘Hurricane Drunk’ [The Horrors Remix]
Yeasayer: ‘Madder Red [Munk Remix]‘
Annie: ‘Songs Remind Me of You’ [The Swiss & Donnie Sloan Remix]
Glasser: ‘Tremel’ [Astronomer Remix]

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Events: November 2010

DATE:
November 3rd, 2010
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Hurts in Athens/June 2010/Photo: Konstantinos Panapakidis

Lagasta’s recommended events of November in Athens/Thessaloniki:

BOTTIN
Partizan, Thessaloniki, Nov 5
Η ομάδα ‘Can You Relate?’ καλεί Bottin. Δεν έχουμε καλύτερο!

ΑEROPLANE
Galaxy Bar, Hilton, Nov 6 / Shark Club, Thessaloniki, Nov 7
Mετά από τόσες πτήσεις έχουμε πλέον βγάλει φτερά!

ΗURTS
Fuzz, Athens, Nov 12 / Block 33, Thessaloniki, Nov 13
Αν πας (που θα πας) φέρε μου την τσατσάρα του Theo…

ELI ESCOBAR
Swing Club, Athens, Nov 12 – Free Entrance
Tα λέμε λίγο μετά τις 12…Ξέρεις εσύ…

THE GLIMMERS
Bios, Athens, Nov 12
Όλα στις 12 του μήνα; Mα, δεν μας λυπάται κανείς; Para nada!

TELONIUS + THE KDMS
Six D.O.G.S., Athens, Nov 13
Hit Me! Hit Me! Hit Me! Aπό την ομάδα ‘Mirage’.

ANNIE
Fantaseed, Athens, Nov 18 / Partizan, Thessaloniki, Nov 19
Έρχεται για πρώτη φορά για DJ set. Την επόμενη φορά θέλουμε live…

CARTE BLANCHE
Bios, Athens, Nov 19
Riton και DJ Mehdi μαζί στο νέο event του Κορμοράνου. Δεν το χάνεις με τίποτα.

REX THE DOG
Philipp Champagne Bar, Athens, Nov 20 – Free Entrance
Tο νέο event της ομάδας BeDazzler δαγκώνει. Πας με τον σκύλο σου…

HORSE MEAT DISCO
Art House, Thessaloniki, Nov 26
Can You Relate? Αν δεν έχεις μουστάκι, να βάλεις. Καγκελωτό!

LEO ZERO
Skull Bar, Athens, Nov 27 – Free Entrance
Yes it does!! Sure it does!!: Αυτό τα λέει όλα. More than…Zero!

 

NEXT: Plissken Festival, La Roux (DJ set), Mighty Mouse, Tape To Tape, Chromatics…

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Interview: The Swiss

DATE:
October 27th, 2010
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The last time they were in Athens our feet hurt from dancing. Our favourite live disco band The Swiss from Adelaide is back in town. Tonight the three piece (Sidwho?, Tony Mitolo and Luke Million) are performing at Bios. Do us a favour and don’t miss this one. The Swiss found some the time to drop a line to Last Gas Station about disco, shaking hips, bubbles, French champagne, fast cars, and bodybuilding. Get ready for an epic, disco, synth journey!

La.Ga.Sta.: Why Swiss and not Aussie?
The Swiss: That’s quite funny we’ve been saying that “Australia”, would be a great name for a band. But I think that it would only work outside of Australia. Same goes with The Swiss. It sounds exotic, it is worlds apart from Australia, culturally, geographically, and climate wise too. I just hope that it makes sense in Switzerland.

How would you describe your sound?
We have been told that we are Dance, Disco, Boutique Disco, Progressive Disco, Disco House, Live Disco Disco Bisco Disco, Moustache Disco. So I guess we are … Disco.

What has influenced you in the past years?
Many things have influenced the band over the years. Film, music, literature, sex, fast cars, and bodybuilding just to name a few. As individuals we are into different styles of music. When we come together those influences come out in our playing and form to make what is now The Swiss.

What turns you on?
Shaking hips, bopping bums and sweaty palms.

Where are your favourite places to play?
This is very hard to answer. In the end I guess no matter where we are in the world, once we start playing and the people are dancing you could be anywhere. It doesn’t really change. I mean other than the venue, the sound, the food and a different language for us not to speak it ends up being the same. That’s the great thing about music. It is truly a global art form that transcends international boundaries.

What is missing from the dance music scene nowadays?
There is less of some things and more of others. I don’t think it’s hard to find what you are looking for with a little research. From what I have been lucky enough to see and be a part of in different parts of the world it seems to be a thriving, positive and super fun scene full of productive, nice, helpful people with a few idiots thrown in for good measure.

How do you see today’s Australian electro scene?
It feels like there is almost a second wave of acts coming out of Australia. Acts like the Bag Raiders and Miami Horror releasing debut full-length albums this year is a great sign of things to come. It’s a very exciting time with new and old faces doing good things.

Which are your favoutire tracks at the moment?
Sidwho?: Logg – ‘Lay it on the line’
Luke Million: Patrice Rushen – ‘Forget Me Nots’
Tony Mitolo: Carte Blanche – ‘Do! Do! Do!’

Which is your favourite destination?
Earth.

Which songs do you love to listen to while driving your car?
I lost my license for the 5th time. I get it back when we go back to Australia. Plus I have an old Vespa which doesn’t have a stereo. Luke listens to classical music because his car speakers are blown and it’s the only genre that doesn’t distort them and Sid seems to always have Arthur Russell on whenever I am in his car.

What are you most excited about right now?
Playing these shows in Europe. I have been really busy over the last few weeks and we have been sidetracked thinking about other things. It has only just hit me now that within 8 hours I will be in Rome getting ready to play the first of the 10 shows we are doing over the next 2 weeks. I personally can’t wait to play some of our new music for you guys. Yeah!!!

Which is the best “Bubble Bath” to use? You should know by now…
Ha! Well…I guess the only baths we like are the ones that are full of people with the bubbles coming overflowing French Champagne.

Will disco never die?
I can honestly say…NO. Whether people call it Disco, or House, or Techno, or whatever. There will always be people dancing to that tribal bass drum going bang! Bang!Bang! Bang!. Thinking about it makes me smile.

Should we expect a full album in 2011?
Yes and we are excited.

 

So, put on your dancing shoes and dance the night away…

Bubble Bath (radio edit) by The Swiss

Movement Part 1 by The Swiss

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Annie – Songs Remind Me Of You (The Swiss & Donnie Sloan remix) by The Swiss

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K-X-P: ’18 Hours (Of Love)’

DATE:
August 26th, 2010
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Mpfree, News
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A woman-eating car stars in this new creepy video for the track ’18 Hours (Of Love)’ by Finnish Kraut-funkers K-X-P. It’s taken from their self-titled debut album, out now on Smalltown Supersound. The three-piece outfit is led by Timo Kaukolampi who made a name for himself as Norwegian pop princess Annie’s main producer and co-writer. Watch the ‘death proof’ video directed by Koja above and download the Kaukolampi’s remix of the album track ‘Pockets’ featuring Annie on vocals!

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K-X-P: ‘Pockets’ [Annie Vocal Mix] [mp3]

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Gas Top 15: July 2010

DATE:
August 1st, 2010
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La.Ga.Sta.’s most downloaded tracks of July 2010. Go!

01. The Knocks: ‘Make It Better’
02. Subskrpt: ‘We’ll Be Fine’
03. Au Revoir Simone: ‘Shadows’ [Jens Lekman Remix]
04. Korallreven: ‘The Truest Faith’ [CFCF Remix]
05. Two Door Cinema Club: ‘What You Know’ [Cassian Remix]
06. Annie: ‘Songs Remind Me of You’ [The Swiss & Donnie Sloan Remix]
07. Cut Copy: ‘Where I’m Going’
08. Active Child: ‘When Your Love Is Safe’ [Classixx Remix]
09. Yeasayer: ‘Madder Red’ [The Golden Filter Remix]
10. Kyte: ‘Designed for Damage’ [Pacific! Remix]
11. Charlie Why: ‘Mountain Body’
12. Kisses: ‘People Can Do The Most Amazing Things’
13. Bodebrixen: ‘I Was Sad & You Were Lonely’ [Dreamtrak Diamond Sound]
14. This Is Head: ’0011′ [Kasper Bjørke Version]
15. The Concretes: ‘Good Evening’ [Blackbird Blackbird Remix]

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[49:04] Mix O’Clock

DATE:
July 29th, 2010
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[Photos: Adam Bartos]

It’s all about having a good time…Grab your keys…We’re leaving…

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[05:58] Annie: ‘Songs Remind Me of You’ [The Swiss & Donnie Sloan Remix] [mp3]

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[07:57] Revolver: ‘Birds In Dm’ [Joakim Remix] [mp3]

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[06:57] Morcheeba: ‘Even Though’ [Mustang Remix] [mp3]

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[05:06] The Knocks: ‘Make It Better’ [Monsieur Adi Remix] [mp3]

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[04:28] Kele: ‘Everything You Wanted’ [RAC Remix] [mp3]

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[06:49] Diskokaine: ‘Hall of Shame’ [King of Kong Remix] [mp3]

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[07:45] LCD Soundsystem: ‘I Can Change’ [Tiga Remix] [mp3]

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[04:04] LexiconDon: ‘December Sunset’ [mp3]

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Annie x The Swiss

DATE:
June 26th, 2010
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[Photo: Aki-Pekka Sinikoski]

Annie is having a…bubble bath with our favourite Aussie disco trio The Swiss, just in time for Saturday night. Wash and go…

Annie – Songs Remind Me Of You (The Swiss & Donnie Sloan remix) by The Swiss

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Favorite Albums of 2009

DATE:
December 29th, 2009
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1. THE XX
The xx

Κάτω από μια γέφυρα στο νότιο Λονδίνο βρήκαμε δύο Χ και ανακαλύψαμε το νέο ήχο της πόλης. Αν το La.Ga.Sta. ήταν συγκρότημα θα ήταν οι The xx.

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The xx: “Intro”


2. THE WHITEST BOY ALIVE
Rules

Το πιο λευκό αγόρι του κόσμου έφτασε στο πρατήριο και πριν βάλουμε λουκέτο μας έσωσε (κυριολεκτικά) από την οικονομική κρίση. Με έναν όρο. Να ακολουθήσουμε νέους κανόνες: 1. Nα γίνουμε πιο λευκοί 2. Να γίνουμε πιο ζωντανοί. 3. Nα ξαναγίνουμε παιδιά. Αν δεν τους τηρήσεις, θα γίνεις μαύρη. Ουπς, έγινες!

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The Whitest Boy Alive: “Island”


3. YEAH YEAH YEAHS
It’s Blitz!

H Karen O δεν αστειεύεται κι αυτό το αμάξι που αντί για ρόδες έχει ντισκομπάλες σαρώνει τους δρόμους της Νέας Υόρκης μέχρι να πεις yeah! Μας έβαλε με το έτσι θέλω στη θέση του συνοδηγού, μας πήρε το κεφάλι και νιώσαμε more than ZERO. Και δεν χρειάστηκε ποτέ να βάλουμε ζώνη. Ε, yeah, λοιπόν!

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs: “Dull Life”


4. JJ
jj n° 2

Όσο και να ψάξεις οδηγό δεν θα βρεις, αλλά σε αυτό το αυτοκίνητο ακούς ψυθίρους στο πίσω κάθισμα και μελωδίες να έρχονται απο το πορτ μπαγκάζ. Κι αν η διαδρομή είναι μικρή, κανένα πρόβλημα. Στην επόμενη πινακίδα που θα δεις θα γράφει πάλι jj…

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jj: “My Hopes and Dreams”


5. AU REVOIR SIMONE
Still Night, Still Light

Η Simone έχασε τον δρόμο της, στάθμευσε έξω από το πρατήριο και ζήτησε βοήθεια. Τον δρόμο της έδειξε ένας ψηλός άντρας με ατίθαση καρδιά. Εκείνη πάτησε GAS και εξαφανίστηκε στη χαμένη λεωφόρο. Θα την δείτε να πρωταγωνιστεί στην επόμενη ταινία του David Lynch…

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Au Revoir Simone: “All or Nothing”


6. MIIKE SNOW
Miike Snow

Την πατήσεις. Δεν είναι αμάξι. Είναι το ζωό που κρύβεις μέσα σου. Και πεινάει. Θα το ταϊσεις χιόνι. Θα το φορέσεις μάσκα. Θα το πας βόλτα στο δάσος. Και θα το μάθεις να παίζει synths. Όταν μεγαλώσει, θα δεις, θα βγάλει κέρατα. Μεγαλύτερα από τα δικά σου!

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Miike Snow: “Cult Logic”


7. PET SHOP BOYS
Yes

Τελευταία λες συνέχεια ναι και τα βλέπεις όλα κύβους. Το κρεβάτι σου. Τα ρούχα που φοράς. Το φωτιστικό δαπέδου. Τον γκόμενο σου. Τους λογαριασμούς. Το κινητό σου. Την μπάλα που κάνεις γυμναστική. Ακόμη και το αμάξι που οδηγείς. Σκάσε και οδήγα. Διαφορετικά, θα πέσει να σε πλακώσει.

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Pet Shop Boys: “The Way It Used To Be” [Richard X Mix]


8. LA ROUX
La Roux

Μια φράτζα δεν πάει ποτέ στράφι. Για άλλον την άφησες και σε άλλον τελικά μοιάζει. Όχι, στη La Roux, αλλά στη φυλή Νάβι του Avatar! Ετσι, εξηγείται που πλέον δεν βάζεις το κλειδί για να πάρει μπρος το αμάξι, αλλά “συνδέεις” την φράτζα στην εξάτμιση και κάνεις το La Toyota δικό σου για πάντα. Vrooommm!

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La Roux: “Bulletproof” [Acoustic Version]


9. CFCF
Continent

H disco είναι μεγάλη και τους χωράει όλους. Ακόμη κι έναν πωλητή στα American Apparel που όταν δεν διπλώνει κάλτσες και εσώρουχα, χάνεται στo σύμπαν του Blade Runner με το πάτημα ενός πλήκτρου. Το La.Ga.Sta. μεγάλωσε και τους χωράει όλους. Πόσο μάλλον έναν ταλαντούχο Καναδό που δεν πιάνει χώρο. Ούτε αυτός, ούτε η “Ήπειρος” του.

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CFCF: “Big Love”

10. PHOENIX
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

Ψιτ, το ξέρεις; Αν ο Mozart ζούσε στον 21ο αιώνα δεν θα έγραφε συμφωνίες. Γιατί; Δεν θα είχε χρόνο. Θα οδηγούσε ένα αμάξι τύπου Phoenix που όταν κορνάρει παίζει κιθάρα, όταν γκαζώνει παίζει πλήκτρα και όταν στρίβει παίζει ντραμς. Φαντάσου, δηλαδή, πως θα ακούγεται η εξάτμιση!

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Phoenix: “Lisztomania”

AND THE GAS GOES ON…

Girls – “Album”
Music Go Music – “Expressions”
Memory Tapes – “Seek Magic”
Röyksopp – “Junior”
Fever Ray – “Fever Ray”
The Crêpes – “What Else?”
Florence and the Machine – “Lungs”
Mayer Hawthorne – “A Strange Arrangement”
Jack Penate – “Everything Is New”
Camera Obscura – “My Maudlin Career”
Grizzly Bear – “Veckatimest”
The Big Pink – “A Brief History Of Love”
Annie - “Don’t Stop”
Vitalic - “Flashmob”
Ebony Bones- “Bone of My Bones”
Lake Heartbeat – “Trust In Numbers”

FAVORITE REISSUE OF 2009:
Saint Etienne – “Foxbase Alpha”

FAVORITE COMPILATION OF 2009:
“Valerie And Friends”

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