Please forgive me for being totally away with the fairies these past two weeks, it was something that couldn't be helped, but for now (or at least I hope) things will be back to normal. So yes, this is in some way a catch up post and admittedly this would've probably been best served during the hype of the release, but here it is, the Savage Skulls remix of Miike Snow. All I know is that they're from Sweden, both Discobelle and Big Stereo have been rocking this track, and it is pretty damn BIG. And in case you're wondering? You can set dogs off barking with this remix. But you'll be keeping people up playing this out loud anyway, right? Hope so.

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Miike Snow - Black & Blue (Savage Skulls Remix) [M]
Miike Snow - Black & Blue (Savage Skulls Remix) [Y]

Don't forget to check out the Tiga, Caspa and Jaymo & Andy George remixes on the release as well. Search the Hype Machine, I'm sure they're on there somewhere already.

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Looking at the watch, 15:09pm, it's become apparent to us that we're crying out for an electronic pop whizz-kid. We don't want to leave, pack our suitcase or hop out the door. We just want to dance the fucking night away. We can dream right? And bury our heads in these joyous melodies? The Indiana Jones of great new pop music, Neon Gold Records, have shed light on New York City's Penguin Prison, an exciting new producer with lots of potential. We still rock his Marina & The Diamonds remix, and start fights with his Gold Silvers rework, so I was hella excited to receive this Penguin track. Considering we're wishing for the day to turn into night, this Jakwob mix is pushing each and every one of our buttons. I don't care if it's too early to open a tipple but we're wasting time dancing around a box then falling over. And we're LOVING it.

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Penguin Prison - Animal Animal (Jakwob Remix) [M]
Penguin Prison - Animal Animal (Jakwob Remix) [Y]

Thanks to Jonny from Toast Press for rescuing us with this one.

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Somewhere amongst the stars, cruising the unexplored regions of our galaxy, is a handsome chap flying the Moda spaceship and making music. When he's not shooting down UFOs with lasers, Tom Staar is in Area 51 working on a debut album, and rumour has it that his cosmic beats are being used to communicate with alien ravers on Jupiter. Yea apparently the Tom Cruise project didn't go quite as well as planned so it's been left to our Tom to reach out to life outside of Earth. His latest EP shows us why he's the right man for the task, with it being as big as space itself and as destructive as a black hole. It's getting huge radio and DJ support so I suggest you check this guy out, but for now, here's a taster album track and an EP minimix. Get your space heads on and lets all have a party in Tom Staar's rocket ship! Don't press the red button!

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Tom Staar - Best Friends Girl [M]
Tom Staar - Best Friends Girl [Y]

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Tom Staar - EP Minimix [M]
Tom Staar - EP Minimix [Y]

Just a quick heads up Tom Staar will be joining the likes of Annie Mac, Herve, Rusko, Delphic and Jaymo Andy George at the Moda Party October 16th Lincoln. Doorly's on the afterparty playing an 80s power ballads set eeeeeekkkk.

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I understand it is the 15th and we are a few days late with this but hey ho.

Pablo:
01. Gucci Vump - Sha, Shtil! (L-Vis 1990 Remix)
02. Acid Girls - Lightworks (Harvard Bass Remix)
03. Boris - Buzz-In (Optimo Remix)
04. Detachments - Circles (Mighty Mouse Remix)
05. Noob & Brodinski - Peanuts Club (Renaissance Man Remix)
06. Autokratz - Stay The Same (Noob Remix)
07. Boys Noize - Jeffer (Modeselektor/Para One Remixes)
08. John Talabot - Korlee
09. Miike Snow - Black & Blue (Andy George & Jaymo Remix)
10. Nat Self - War

Marky:
01. Boys Noize – Jeffer (Para One Remix)
02. Will Bailey - Hit The Club (Sidney Samson remix)
03. Urchins - Ticket
04. Tilly & The Wall – Falling Without Knowing (Skibunny Remix)
05. Fake Blood -Mars (Boy 8 Bit Cover)
06. Grum – Runaway
07. Jonathan Jeremiah - Happiness (Morgan Geist Remix)
08. Justin Martin & Claude VonStroke - Beat That Bird
09. Crystal Fighters - Xtatic Truth (Totally Enormous Ext. Dinosaurs Mix)
10. Erol Alkan & Boys Noize - Death Suite (Bobermann Remix)

I'm hoping to get back up posting soon, got a nice back log for you all. Just need my new laptop to be sent out SHARPE!

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It was written in the stars that I'd eventually succumb to the pressure of the blogosphere and write about everybody's favourite new band, The XX. In fact as a result of the craft and vision from Astronomer, Alex from Skulljuice, here we are now. The eerie solace that arrives from their debut album makes it inevitable that they'll be a difficult act to remix, but somehow, Alex Egan has reworked the original formula into a sleeping demon that snores out a hypnotic option all over the dancefloor. It's also worth checking out these other two remixes for Metronomy and Micachu. One, because they're aces. And two, you won't want me to come over there and bitch slap you into another Kanye West rant. Scared yea?

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The XX - Basic Space (Astronomer Remix) [M]
The XX - Basic Space (Astronomer Remix) [Y]

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Metronomy - Not Made For Love (Astronomer Remix) [M]
Metronomy - Not Made For Love (Astronomer Remix) [Y]

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Micachu - Lips (Astronomer Remix) [M]
Micachu - Lips (Astronomer Remix) [Y]

Bonus:
Metronomy - Not Made For Love (Joakim Remix) [M]
Metronomy - Not Made For Love (Joakim Remix) [Y]

By the way our old url annoyed me so we're now www.funkism.net because it's a lot damn sexier. If you could update your links I'd be ever so grateful.

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You may have noticed the lack of haunting going on in the Funkism house these past few days. Perhaps the ghosts are on holiday, nightlights put into every dark corner and Derek Acorah safely tucked away behind bars for crimes involving horrifically bad TV programs. Or maybe we've just not been in. Well I certainly haven't anyway, but I'm back today, with a few new gems. The first lot being some dynamite remixes from Fenech Soler and Vega for the anonymous Mimo. If you thought pre-headless Marie Antoinette's hair was big, then you haven't quite heard these yet. Kind of electrifying, in a fuck-yes-is-this-disco way.

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Mimo - Running Out (Fenech Soler Remix) [M]
Mimo - Running Out (Fenech Soler Remix) [Y]

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Mimo - Running Out (VEGA Italo Dub Mix) [M]
Mimo - Running Out (VEGA Italo Dub Mix) [Y]

For those Vega fans who might be able to help out, most of Neon Indian's equipment was stolen last month in Sacramento. Get in touch if you can. Thanks to Anna at Your-Army for hooking us up.

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Just in case you're bored out of your tree, with only spider solitaire and a cup of coffee keeping you company, here's something that will knock you sideways into an interesting world full of bass. Your nervous system malfunctions, bones begin to obtain attributes only found in liquids and you're gracefully lifted into the air by vibrating particles twirling around into angel-like personal dock. If bass is your drug, then Sharkslayer must be your dealer. Furreal. Although I'd be worried if that isn't the case because then it's more than likely you've scored some second rate homemade shit. Bad times.

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Daniel Haaksman - Pobum Coco (Sharkslayer Bass Dub) [M]
Daniel Haaksman - Pobum Coco (Sharkslayer Bass Dub) [Y]

Thanks to Top Billin Music for this one who are giving this away for free. You guys rock.

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You could probably tell from previous rants on Twitter than I was less than pleased with the sophomore Simian Mobile Disco album. Yes there were a couple of dynamite tracks I admit but, as much as it pains me to say this, hell there were some duff ones too. In fact I was most aggrieved by the transformation of "Synthesise" from a quality demo to a less than personal album version. Although I won't dwell on this disappointment because I'm sure they'll come back stronger, but it brings me to this handy remix by a duo called The Lowbrows. I'll put my hands up and say I didn't really know much about them apart from that exceptional Flight Facilities remix on Bang Gang 12s, but Chaki got in touch today to send us over two new tracks to put your Saturday into the fifth gear. Check them out.

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Simian Mobile Disco - Synthesise (The Lowbrows Remix) [M]
Simian Mobile Disco - Synthesise (The Lowbrows Remix) [Y]

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The Lowbrows - Midnight Pirates [M]
The Lowbrows - Midnight Pirates [Y]

Their forthcoming EP "Danse Macabre" will be out October 7th giving everybody a preview of their new album might sound like. Out next year!

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At Funkism we do our best to keep up with music and not focus on the same genre of too much. Keeping it fresh, we can't listen to bangers all the time so in between we like to listen to come disco, the sound of cars driving by the house and a bit of indie also. General Fiasco have been a big influence on my music since they first got started, currently selling out small venues and gathering monster crowds at festivals everyone this year the young 3 piece band from Ireland are starting to be heard. There next single "We Are The Foolish" is out 2th of October through Infectious Records.

General Fiasco Myspace

Lend your ears to something different :)

P.S. might be lack of updating on my side as my laptop has died on me. Might be a while until I get a new one, unless we be a leech like ohhh crap where he asked for all your monies :)

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Above is a reason why everyone should fall in love with Africa. The high spirited, fun-loving attitudes that this fiery continent shows, fits hand in hand with a music scene built on having a good time at parties. It's also a cheeky preview of what the latest Douster creation sounds like; lion roars, kids playing bongo drums and tribal skank dancing. It's got the lot. In fact you can tell these influences in the naughty Argentinian's work i.e. his previous remix for Busy Signal's "Da Style Deh". Just this time everything is getting a little more dirty, like 'come jump on my booty whilst we provocatively simulate this daring sex position to the sound of the beat' kind of dirty. Otherwise known as the MTV nominated Major Lazer video. Certainly of interest if you're into that kind of thing, but in my opinion, it's more fun when the clothes are off.

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Busy Signal - Da Style Deh (Douster Remix) [M]
Busy Signal - Da Style Deh (Douster Remix) [Y]

By the way we're having a gathering at mine where we all get our skank dance on. You know a shuffle to the left, ass out, and tuuuurn. It's entirely up to you if you want to take your clothes off. Interested? Put your name down on one of the local posters...

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