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PLAYLIST #2 BY JIM OF EMERON & FOX

Jim, of electronic group Emeron & Fox, just sent over his second installment of tracks and it’s nothing short of awesome. Put on your ski gear, plug in your headphones and enjoy Jim’s tunes while shredding the fresh pow this holiday season. Enjoy the ride.

1) Memory Tapes- Neighborhood Watch https://soundcloud.com/memorytapes/neighborhood-watch

This new track by Memory Tapes has a unique overall sound, and an incredible build. The track is driven by spacey and ambient sounds until it’s amazing release at the end. Be sure to give this one a listen all the way until the 4 -minute mark when it’s balls drop, you won’t be disappointed.

2) Finnebassen- Footsteps (Adriatique Remix) https://soundcloud.com/adriatique/finnebassen-footsteps

This remix of Finnebassen’s track “Footsteps” is a fantastic take on the original. Strong kicks and funky guitar samples coupled with a fantastic vocal sample create an “altogether different beast” (from the Soundcloud description). Make sure to grab this one at your local Beatport dealer: http://www.beatport.com/track/footsteps-adriatique-remix/3938838

3) Booka Shade- Night Falls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6E6sSblQOs

One of the most epic dance tracks of all time from this incredible electronic duo. This song is not new, but is a classic that many people have not heard. If you are one of the people that has not heard of these guys check out these songs as well: “In White Rooms” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4HfbN75lFs), and “Body Language” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLNdBIRTNM4)

4) Royksopp- What Else Is There (Thin White Duke Remix) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYpA2amm-SI

Absolute gem. This song is not new, and it still surprises me to this day how many people have not heard it. It is one of my all-time favorite late night party jams.

5) Tiger Love- Pussy Cocaine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCbuBUMMnW8

Some old-school Lo-Fi vibes here from Tiger Love. Incredible song and another late night banger. Check this one out ASAP if you haven’t heard of these guys. The other tracks on their EP “Under Control” and “Gio Gio” are solid as well.

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PLAYLIST #1 BY JIM OF EMERON & FOX

Jim of electronic group Emeron & Fox, is TAVIK’s newest blog contributor. Working on Emeron & Fox’s first full length album and a boatload of remixes, Jim’s playlists for TAVIK offer a refreshing and refined take on the pleasant sounds out there.

“TAVIK recently sponsored us and sent us some really sick gear- so I spoke with them hoping they would let me contribute to their blog. I’ve been really excited to get started with this, and I’m happy to finally introduce myself,” said Jim.

“With that said, now I can start getting weird. I will now begin to court your ears. I’ve put together a little mini track-list for you guys of some of my recent favorites.”

Perfect for the Turkey Day car ride, here’s Jim’s first mini track list:

1) Kariya- Let Me Love you (Electronic Youth Remix) * Free download

http://soundcloud.com/electronicyouth/kariya-let-me-love-you-for

Start off with this fresh funky electro track from Electronic Youth. These guys really bring the heat. Some really mellow electric keyboards drive the track, punctuated by some real funky bass. Toss in that vocal sample and “Baby-“ you’ve got a real nu-disco/deep house banger.

2) TEED- Your Love

http://soundcloud.com/t-e-e-d/your-love

This track is an absolute gem. Been really turned onto this dude TEED (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs) since I heard his first breakthrough single “Gardens”. I firmly believe this dude is a member of a an elite group of electronic/funk singer songwriters that are going to take over.

3) NZCA Lines- Okinawa Channels

http://soundcloud.com/nzcalines/okinawa-channels

Speaking of great electronic singer/songwriters, Michael Lovett really has my attention with his newest project NZCA Lines. He confesses his newest project is an attempt at recreating 90’s R&B. This track has some fantastic harmonies (as do most of his others, see Base64 Love) , and a really mellow vibe.

4) Satin Jackets- You Make Me Feel Good

http://soundcloud.com/satinjackets/you-make-me-feel-good

This track is fresh (only 1 month old), incredibly tasteful, and real funky. A lot of talk about this track being one of the best of 2012, and I can definitely see how people argue that. Keep an eye on Satin Jackets, these guys are fierce.

5) Chris Malinchak- So Good To Me

http://soundcloud.com/frenchexpress/chris-malinchak-so-good-to-me

This track from Chris Malinchak is insanely funky, and the sample is one that will get stuck in your head for weeks. Another producer definitely worth keeping an eye on. I predict this guy will rise fast.

More playlists coming your way from Jim at Emeron & Fox!

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HILL HOUSE RADIO: GOOD MUSIC FOR DISCERNING PEOPLE

Hill House Radio (HHR) recently released Episode #028 of their bi-weekly, expertly curated music playlist. As usual, the result is nothing short of amazing. Born out of a desire to share good music with discerning people, HHR is a genre-less podcast with the simple aim to put out great playlists for people to work to, play to and relax to.

Click here to peep and download their latest episode.

HHR kicked off January 2012 and since then, they’ve put out a new hour of curated, continuously mixed, music every 2 weeks. When HHR hit episode #24 (24 hrs of music!) – they opened things up and are starting to bring in guest curators.

The first HHR guest is a musician named Starcadian – he is an electronic artist working out of Brooklyn on his debut album ‘Sunset Blood’. His sound is decidedly 80′s with a heavy chill-wave influence. His episode is a truly eclectic experience, with bangers from Eddie Murphy, Toto and Goldroom to hidden gems from Letta Mbulu, Zombie Zombie and even an original Starcadian tune in the mix.

LOOK out for a HHR collab in the near future from yours truly!

www.hillhouseradio.com

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THE POOL PARTY RECAP

Couldn’t make it to THE POOL PARTY at Rancho Las Lomas? Here’s a little recap of what you missed out on. Don’t worry: many more good times to come from your friends at TAVIK. Stay tuned for details on our 6th annual WTF Halloween party!

Thanks to LovinLife Multimedia for creating this video: http://www.lovinlife.ca/

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MUSIC MONDAY: ALEX WINSTON-GUTS (THE SOUND OF ARROWS REMIX)

Funky beats and great vocals, the resulting remix is energetic and danceworthy.

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MUSIC MONDAY: GHOST BEACH – EMPTY STREETS

This New York City group only has a couple tracks out and no major record label backing them… we’re thinking not for long. Big things to come for Ghost Beach.