This is the second part of my tribute to the Swedish House Mafia. The first was all songs that were pure Swede magic. This post is all songs of other artists that at least one of the trio remixed. I do hope you enjoy!

Swedish House Mafia

Promiscuous (Axwell Remix) – Nelly Furtado

British Columbia’s sweetheart teamed up with Timbaland to put together this fresh and dirty duet. Axwell took what the pair made and made it dirtier! The once pop tune is suitable for even the after hours clubs with Axwell’s touch. Nelly Furtado caused quite a stir mentioning the MVP Steve Nash in this track, as the sports world was already suspicious about a relationship between the Canadian singer, and the NBA star. They both atest that they are nothing more than friends.

Let it Go (Axwell Remix) – Dirty South

The Australian DJ and producer hash been slowly increasing in popularity, but got lucky when Axwell picked up this track to release it on his label Axtone, with this standout remix. A message of positivity flows through this track with the main vocals repeatedly spreading the valuable advice, “No matter what they say, let it go. Let it go“. Let it go, and dance I say!

Suburban Knights (Angello & Ingrosso Remix) – Hard Fi

Now I know this post has been very Axwell heavy, but it’s ok, because the previous post was Angello & Ingrosso heavy, and this song makes up for it. Angello & Angrosso took a pop tune and make it nearly unrecognizable, giving it an epic sound that pulls the listener super thick beats, huge harmanic vocals from Hard Fi, and a beautiful string instrumentations. Plus, you gotta love the cutesy use of the line “These bills keep dropping through my door“. You’d be hard pressed to find one clubber out there who doesn’t think that ‘b’ is a ‘p’!

Animal Collective joined BBC Radio 1′s Rob da Bank in the BBC Maida Vale Studios on Monday to record two particularly dreamy tracks for us faithful radio listeners. It has taken me a while to succumb to the Animal Collective phenomenon, but these recordings have got me. I’ll be seeking out my very own copy of Merriweather Post Pavilion, the album with the super trippy cover. Apparently the four guys from Maryland, who have been playing music together in various permutations since grade school, named this album after an outdoor venue in Columbia, Maryland thatthey hold very close to their hearts.  Though it’s quite early in the year, I expect that this album will make it on to many Top 10 of 2009 lists, considering the massive critical aclaim and popularity it has seen thus far. Check out the new album, if you haven’t already, and enjoy these radio rips of their recent Maida Vale Session:

Taste & What Would I Want Sky

Both tracks are previously unavailable, and atest to Animal Collective’s love of experimentation. Don’t try to put Animal Collective in a box, because they won’t fit!

Swedish House Mafia

The Swedish House Mafia have made themselves a household name amongst dance lovers on an international scale. Ever since their Ibiza set was played on the Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1 in August 2007, its rare to hear a set that doesn’t have at least one track with the Swedish touch. I’m in a beats sort of mood, so I’m posting all of my favourite tracks from Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso and Axwell, in two parts… the first being dedicated to work done solely by the Swedes themselves, the second, watch for it later this week, dedicated to the Swedes remixing artistry!

Listening to these tracks makes me want to dance, and it makes me proud, having some Swedish-ness in my ancestry, I’m pumped to say that those Swedish House Mafia are my people! Keep cranking out those bangers guys!

Umbrella - Angello & Ingrosso

Umbrella

This song came out way back in mid 2007, marking the beginning of the Swedes international notoriety. The instrumental track mixes acoustic guitars of varying styles and violins with  large room electronic beats and sounds. The end result reaches near epic proportions as it has found its way into many big name DJ sets.

Be (Laidback Luke Remix) – Steve Angello

I had the pleasure of seeing Angello and Ingrosso play at my neighborhood club, Celebrities,  last spring, and this tune made the floor go mad! Laidback Luke, while not one of the Swedish House Mafia and not being Swedish, is still a good buddy of the SHM, and has worked with the Swedes on many occasions.  His contribution on this track alone is enough for me to give the DutchDJ props!

An interesting tidbit about Steve Angello, from Wikipeadia, Angello left for his mother’s country, Sweden, from his native land of Greece to escape the mafioso lifestyle that killed his father. Ironic that he now be in a ground called the Swedish House Mafia!

I Found U (Remode) – Axwell

I posted the Axwell’s Classic mic of I Found U for one of my many Vanentine’s Day posts, earlier this year. This Remode mix has the same high level of Axwell quality, with a little extra.  The beats are thicker, and the sound is fuller, a track worthy of any club.

I hope I’ve got you dancing! Watch for part 2 of this tribute to the Swedish House Mafia later this week!

Little Lion Man – Mumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons

I came across this great folk band from London recently called Mumford & Sons recently. I loved their pensive and passionate style so much that I sought out their tunes for purchase. This wasn’t easy. As far as I can tell there is only one place online to buy their two EPs, Love Your Ground and Chess Club Release. You can find their songs on RawRip, where artists can upload their music to sell, and receive 100% of the sales. RawRip is quite a nice little site if you ask me, it’s somewhat like what I once wanted to build (I spend my days as a web developer you see), but I’m too busy building other things at the moment. I’ll have to settle for surfing RawRip from time to time in search of new tunes.

Mumford and Sons made it on to the BBC’s Sound of 2009 long list, and I’ve got to say, I’m surprised they didn’t make the Top 10. Their sound is somewhat reminicent of the Dave Matthews Band, though it’s somehow more genuine, and has a whole lot more banjo!  You certainly can’t go wrong with more banjo!

Check out Mumford & Songs track Little Lion Man that the 4 Londoners gave to NME to pass out as a promo, and if you like it, support the band by stopping by their page on Raw Rip.

Do You Realize?? – The Flaming Lips

The Flaming Lips have been honoured by their home state of Oklahoma during the 2008 legislative session. Tulsa World reports that The Flaming Lips’ single Do You Realize?? has been voted as the official song of the state. The modern classic tune is from The Lips’ 10th studio album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots released in 2002. I have long loved this tune, and often take a moment when it comes on to say to myself: “Holy crap… we are floating through space!”

Because it’s a great remix, I thought it best to include the Scott Hardkiss Floating in Space Vocal Remix of Do You Realize (mp3) from the Fight Test EP. Enjoy!