So, Mexican Supermarkets Have High Energy Dancing Cow Mascots

So, this was the first video I saw on this that pulled me in. How the hell do you keep this level of energy up? But wait, it gets better.
This Alpura mascot seems to be better than any Football mascot or half of the people that I see out at the club. But just in case you thought one of these things was enough, there’s more. Apparently this is a team between the mascot and and announcer, as this video proves. But, apparently, this is a national thing, as there’s footage of dozens of these mascots in one place rocking out to this stuff.
You’re welcome. Your Tuesday has nothing on la vache qui danse.

Steve James Returns To Indie. Rejoice & Be Glad.

Smallpools - Karaoke (Steve James Remix)So, the progressive wonder Steve James has once again decided to go the Indie route and we are all the better for it. Pulling down a fun little tune called Karaoke by Smallpools, he puts his signature, yet evolving style on it. The infectious beat combines with some excellent re-working of the vocals to make this just as anthemic as we need right now in gray January. Apparently this tune was started in my city, so you know it’s got a bright future. I’m gonna keep saying it. This is what you’d expect to hear halfway between the indie & dance stages at Governor’s Ball. Like, if you stood in the exact right spot. The break at 3:40 is everything that post-big-room can be. Can’t wait for people to complain of how tired they are of this sound. (via the always on point Michelle Chu of EDMTunes)

Two Daft Punk Remixes Worthy Of The Name.

It’s rare that I find a Daft Punk remix that stands. Daft Punk really does amazing work, so it’s really hard to remix their tracks and come up with anything better than the original. In addition to that, their rabid fan-base will obliterate any sub-par or disrespectful attempts. However, I have been lucky enough to stumble across a couple of remixes that even I cannot deny are legit. Interestingly, they’re both remixes of Voyager, one of the most underrated tracks not only on Discovery but of their entire library of work (in my opinion /hipster).

The first, a remix by someone only known as Revolte, starts out like you think it will disappoint you, but then adds enough crunchy electro, confident organic synth work & massively Daft-sounding auto-tuning to earn the full listen. I have no idea where to find anything else by this artist, so all I can do is enjoy the interludes and hope they yell at me through the internet.

Thankfully, I was able to track down the artist behind the second remix. Domenico Torti’s Wild Style edit features the best beat-remixing work I’ve heard from anyone who has attempted to use Daft Punk source material. Period. This is incredible, and borders on DMC championship level turntablism. The remix lets you breathe, pulling you back into familiar territory, then plays with you for the rest of the time. It’s a hip, upbeat, sophisticated remix that I expect to see attractive people drinking & wearing expensive things dancing to. In that “this is too well tailored, I really not trying to move” way. Dope vibe, so kudos, to both of our remixers, and will the first one please show themselves so I can thank you for being dope?

DMX Sings Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer & Gets Into It.

So, some genius that needs a raise at Power 105.1 (FM radio station here in NYC for all the out-of-towners), because they got DMX to sing Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. You would think he’d shy away from it, but he dives, DIVES in. Provides his own drum track and everything. Because if there was one thing you needed this holiday season, it was hearing DMX catch-phrases over carols. It is. Even if you think you don’t need it, you totally need it. Play it unnervingly loud for your relatives. (via The Joy of Violent Movement)

Cole Rolland Plays Dubstep On Guitar. Someone Tell The Pegboard Nerds.

Firstly, dope 80’s style electric guitar work definitely needs to come back. And if this kid is the one to do it, so much the better. Cole Rolland takes the electrostep remix of Krewella’s Alive by Pegboard Nerds and drops it live, on his axe. This is a massive accomplishment & further reinforces my hypothesis that dubstep is the synthetic equivalent of a whammy bar, especially when he plays dubstep…largely with his whammy bar. I am a huge fan of the technical skill involved in this cover, and would love to see more guitar YouTube people get into this kind of cross over work. Shit, Infected Mushroom sounded dope with a live guitarist. What are you doing to cross boundaries while expressing yourself on Monday huh? 😀

Childish Gambino Freestyle On HOT97. Does What It Says On The Tin.

So, I’ve always had a bunch of love for HOT97. Growing up they were the source, before The Source was even a source. They grabbed Childish Gambino and dropped a relaxed beat on him in the studio back in September. I had no idea until one of the bravest men I’ve ever met tipped me off to this. The flow is impeccable, irregular and intense. If you don’t know why I keep going on about this guy, watch him here, totally unprompted. It’s better than most of what we’re passing off as hip hop these days I think you will agree. Anyway, if this peaks your interest, get at Gambino here, here & here.

Bounce ft. Timothy Delaghetto Will Get You Through Monday

This what happens when boys are left alone. If you ever wanted to see what happens when two friends don’t let a joke die, this is it. The dulcet tones of DJ Ele waft along with these two, gyrating and generally being dopey for what must have been way too long when it came to filming it on the street. There’s a quiet authenticity here without pretension that I’m really into. If you were taking anything seriously, you won’t after watching this. Abjo’s remix comes in for support, and plays you out. 4min 19 sec to keep you going.