New York-based duo The Golden Filter have teamed up with Norwegian director Kristoffer Borgli to create a enigmatic new short film called “Syndromes”, that is “both achingly beautiful and tragic in equal measures”. The soundtrack contains 6 new songs, the first new material from The Golden Filter since 2010′s fantastic debut album, “Voluspa”, and it will be released on October 10th via the band’s new label Perfectly Isolated. Pre-order here and watch the trailer below.

Here’s the brand new track “Mother” for your listening pleasure:

Mother ‘Theme from Syndromes’ by TheGoldenFilter

A big thanks to everyone who rode with us during the past year.
Here are some beautiful tracks for the holiday season…
Lagasta loves you.

Mayer Hawthorne: ‘Christmas Time is Here’ [mp3]

Tracey Thorn: ‘Sister Winter’ (Sufjan Stevens Cover) [mp3]

Beach House: ‘I Do Not Care for the Winter Sun’ [mp3]

The Golden Filter: ‘White Nights’ (Psychic TV cover) [mp3]

Summer Camp: ‘Christmas Wrapping’ (The Waitresses Cover) [mp3]

Saint Etienne: ‘No Cure For The Common Christmas’ [mp3]

James Yuill: ‘Jingle Bells’ (Jingle Pints Remix) [mp3]

The Superions: ‘Fruitcake’ (Yacht Remix) [mp3]

Pallers: ‘Arctic Hymn’ [mp3]

Christmas came early this year. Here’s a golden gift. Let it snow…

The Golden Filter: ‘White Nights’ [Psychic TV cover] [mp3]

Last Gas Station has called Rory Phillips. One of our favourite DJs and producers is coming to Thessaloniki this Friday (8/10) at Art House as a special guest DJ of the very popular “Can You Relate?” parties. Before dancing to his mind-blowing remixes (we had an amazing time with him in Athens) he talked to us about his trademark telephone/headphone, his remixes, London, music and he revealed his secret wish to become a travel agent. Don’t you dare quit djing Rory!

You’ve been busy this year remixing The Golden Filter, Scissor Sisters, Crystal Castles…have you done anything else recently we may hear about this Friday at Art House in Thessaloniki?
It actually feels like I haven’t done much this year because I’ve only had a couple of things released but there’s actually about 5 remixes in limbo right now thanks to the frustrating way labels seem to work, they are all completed and accepted, just waiting to be released.

Can you imagine yourself going back and using headphones instead of your telephone?
I can’t imagine it. The thing is with the telephone, i started using it not as gimmick, rather that design wise it’s really handy when you are djing, and i’ve used one ever since my first DJ set over 10 years ago. I’ve used headphones when going back to back with friends but it definitely feels strange.

If something bad happened to you whom would you call?
My mum.

What do you love and hate most in London?
I love the sheer range of music that passes through the city, the creativity and how the arts are easily accessible, i hate that it can be incredibly fickle.

What has influenced you most in the past years?
John Peel.

What turns you on?
I love the sound of breaking glass.

If you weren’t making music, what do you think you’d be doing?
I’m giving it all up soon to become a travel agent.

What’s the worst job you’ve ever had?
DJ.

Where are your favourite places to play?
Dublin, Osaka & Philadelphia are always fantastic. I’ve had a great time every time I’ve played Athens so hopefully this will stretch to Thessaloniki.

What is missing from the dance music scene nowadays?
Mystique and discovery.

Which is your favourite destination?
Anywhere by train.

What are your favourite tracks at the moment?
Warpaint: ‘Undertow’
Justine & The Victorian Punks: ‘Beautiful Dreamer’
Factory Floor: ‘Lying’

What ringtone do you have on your mobile phone?
I never have one. Vibrate forever.

Which song do you love to listen to while driving your car?
I can’t drive but i did do a ‘night drive’ themed mix tape for the White Light mix series.

What are your plans for the rest of 2010?
Another Hungry Beat 12″, some really exciting Durrr nights in October & December and a couple of top secret collaborations.

The xx – Crystalised (Rory Phillips Mix)

Download it here

Can You Relate? with Rory Phillips: Friday October 8 @ Art House in Thessaloniki.
Be there!!!

La.Ga.Sta.’s most downloaded tracks of August 2010:

01. Chromeo: ‘Don’t Turn The Lights On’ [Aeroplane Remix]
02. Vampire Weekend: ‘White Sky’ [Cécile Remix]
03. K.Bhta: ‘Heterochromia’ [Bluesnake Remix]‘
04. Keane: ‘Clear Skies’ [Villa Dub]
05. Blamma! Blamma!: ‘Beyond 17′
06. Fever Ray: ‘Mercy Street’ [Peter Gabriel Cover]
07. James Yuill: ‘First in Line’ [Lissvik Remix]
08. Violens: ‘Space Around The Feel Station’ [feat. Washed Out]
09. Jamiroquai: ‘White Knuckle Ride’ [Penguin Prison Remix]
10. Azari & III: ‘Reckless (With Your Love)’ [Midnight Magic Remix]
11. Everything Everything: ‘MY KZ, UR BF’ [Grum Remix]
12. Bottin: ‘Sage Oil’
13. Appaloosa: ‘Intimate’ [Glass Candy Remixxx]
14. Andrew Butler & Jason Kendig: ‘And I’m (So In Love With You)’
15. The Golden Filter: ‘Longest Night of the Year’

La.Ga.Sta. is happy and already related with a series of concept parties every Friday night at Art House in Thessaloniki, Greece. Prepare yourself for a club night for the boys, the girls, gays, straight, make up lovers, bears, disco dancers, club kids, indie fans, fashionistas, car drives, taxi drivers, motorcycle boys and everyone who wants to party.
We are so EXCITED!!!

Artist already related:

Opening party: Friday, September 24.

Can You Relate? with RORY PHILLIPS: Friday, October 8.

Can You Relate? with GRUM: Friday, October 29.

Can You Relate? with HORSE MEAT DISCO: Friday, November 26.

Can You Relate? with JACQUES RENAULT: Friday, December 10.

More to be announced…Get Related!
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The Golden Filter – Hide Me (Rory Phillips Tom Tom Dub)

[6:47] Holy Ghost!: ‘I Know, I Hear’ [mp3]

[6:15] Midnight Magic: ‘Beam Me Up’ [Jacques Renault Remix] [mp3]

[5:35] Jori Hulkkonen: ‘I Am Dead’ [Hercules & Love Affair Remix] [mp3]

[4:25] Treasure Fingers: ‘Cross The Dancefloor’ [Chromeo Remix] [mp3]

[4:32] The Golden Filter: ‘Longest Night of the Year’ [mp3]

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]

LCD Soundsystem and DFA retrospective exhibition launch at Tom Dunne Gallery in Darlinghurst. Titled ‘That’s Cool But Can You Make It More Sh*t?’, the show is a large collection of record sleeves, flyers, posters, doodles and polaroids. The exhibition will travel on to New York and London. Check out more photos here

Oops, more FAKE! According to Daft Punk the latest leaks from Tron Legacy sountrack are fake too. Anyway, the film is out in December. New trailer

The Golden Filter did a nice Mix for Dummy. Listen and download here

The next Hercules & Love Affair album is called ‘Blue Songs’ and is due out in January. Andy Butler also recorded a cover of The xx’s ‘Shelter’ with Foxman (out in November). Check out Butler’s interview here

Diamond Rings has announced that his full length debut album ‘Special Affections’ will be released October 26th on Secret City Records. Artwork, tracklisting here

This is cool: Listen to Gorillaz performing live from Damascus with tons of guests and Syria’s National Orchestra here

Glasser’s debut album ‘Ring’ will be released September 28th on True Panther Sounds. Pre-order the album and get an instant mp3 download of the track ‘Home’ here

New Lo-Fi-Fnk single is called ‘Sleepless’ and is coming out September 20th on Moshi Moshi Singles. Preorder here

Get a discolicious Mix from duo Silver Columns here

Appaloosa is back with the new single ‘Intimate’, out on August 30th via Italians Do It Better. Preview Glass Candy’s amazing new remix of ‘Intimate’ below.

Preview: Appaloosa: ‘Intimate’ [Glass Candy Remix]