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I’m on the fence with this one. The original was a very enjoyable listen, and treaded that alternative and electro boundary comfortably, with injections and influence from both synergising into an addictive outcome.
However, this remix seems to really turn up that electro influence and warps the track into a loud, somewhat excessive effort. I like the idea of adding in more synths to fabricate more atmosphere, but it doesn’t feel very cleanly done and instead feels more experimental and cluttered, deviating a little too far from the original. Worth a listen for those with an accquired taste for the more eccentric side of dance/electro.
Crystal Castles-Not In Love ft. Robert Smith (Sane Smith Remix)
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Originally found on Crystal Castles (II), they’ve managed to snare the frontman of The Cure to contribute his lingering vocals to a remix, set to be officially released in December.
I’m a fan of The Cure (Just Like Heaven is one of the all-time greats) so it’s great to hear Smith’s unmistakeable voice, especially when it works so well with this electronic style. Specifically, the verses contain a heavy retro influence on the production, and have an 80s sound that naturally works well with the veteran’s vocals. Shame that Alice Glass doesn’t duet with him on this to offer more diversity, but it’s a great track as it is.
Crystal Castles-Not In Love ft. Robert Smith
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Pretty decent video for a great dance track. Alice Glass is placed in front of some random imagery behind her, some of which is actually pretty cool-pretty trippy seeing her dance behind herself!
Dedicated to the 5/6 of you that have this song etched in your memory from a certain pool party!
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Visuals for the awesome track from Crystal Castles. Really liking this one, although I’ve not had the chance to watch the video for obvious football (soccer)-related reasons.
Audio is here, definitely one to check out.
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June is finally here and the weather has been strangely nice for the British summertime. However, before we get too carried away with what the exciting months ahead hold, come and take a quick look back over my pick of the best Alternative tracks to come out in May.
It was a pretty big month for Indie/Electro music, with new tracks from Portishead, Chemical Brothers and Crystal Castles, as well as new material from Arcade Fire finally hitting our ears! There have also been plenty of tracks from many a new band on the block, so you’d be daft not to check this out……
→ Continue Reading Review: May Alternative Tracklist
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If the latest gig review got you in the mood for seeing some live acts yourself over the summer; we’ve posted a couple of links below to take you to the right place to get tickets to see all of the ‘bands of the moment’ in the alternative music scene.
Tickets for Kele Okereke’s host of upcoming live performances go on sale on the 7th of May, and given the hype surrounding the impending release of The Boxer competition for tickets will be high! Get up early on the 7th (tickets go on sale at 9:00 AM) and be among the first to enjoy Kele’s appearances as a solo artist. Click here to go direct to the booking page.
Also, check out the other upcoming live tours from bands such as, Crystal Castles, We Have band, and Sarah Blasko (currently supporting The Temper Trap) by click on the link.
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As May rolls in and the summer moves closer, take a quick look back over my pick of last months Indie/Electro/Alternative-rock tracks that should be dominating your ears.
If you think that you’ve seen all that April had to offer, or just want some fresh acts to dig your teeth into, look no further and check out some awesome tracks and bands that may just have slipped in under the radar.
→ Continue Reading Review: April Alternative Tracklist
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Crystal Castles weren’t meant to release their new album- the aptly named Crystal Castles (II), until mid-June. However, a premature internet leak of the album forced the band to bring forward its release date to late April, something for which I am wholly thankful, this album has dominated my life recently.
Although i’ve never been a huge fan of Crystal Castles, the new album completely took me by surprise at how much I liked its dark, twisted feel. This is the video for prospective single Empathy, and it perfectly sums up the warped aura that the music creates.
Download the music here.
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