JEAN TONIQUE THE LOOK IN YOUR EYES

Jean Tonique's first ever EP, The Look In Your Eyes, released on the 16 September, basically has this effect on us over at HS. This French producer is one of our favorites (heart) and we're loving the familiar yet fresh disco beats he is pumping out on this new EP. Check out the title track below and head over to his Soundcloud page to stream Best Thing Ever, and to give him some love.

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STREAM Jean Tonique - The Look In Your Eyes

CH CH CH CHANGES

After a month or so of taking some time to make my way to Amsterdam, I'm finally here anf ready to get back into things. Look for some big changes in the coming months to in regards to the site. We secured a domain name and are going to be making the move to WP, getting this blog up to where it needs to be. 

Feel free to comment on any features you'd like to see - a streaming player is high on the list! and we'll do what we can to incorporate it into the new site. Also if you are interested in contributing on a semi to regular basis we are looking for writers who are into indie-pop, older, more obscure techno tracks, or any other genre you have a firm grasp on. Email us at hardlystable AT gmail DOT com with writing samples and a list of the top five tracks you are listening to right now, as well as how often you could commit to posting. 

FOR ONE OF OUR OWN.

We will be taking a short hiatus to mourn the loss of one of our friends and contributors at the blog. She was a kindred spirit, a light in my life, and a constant inspiration to discover more in this world. You were taken from us too soon and we will miss you always.

MIDLAND CHECKBOB

Music for charity can go one of two ways: ridiculously cheesy and overdone (think anything U2 has ever touched) or a damn near perfect homage that's designed to empower, not victimize. Midland's recent release called Checkbob for "Autonomous Africa Vol. 2" falls into the latter category. Basically, "Autonomous Africa" was created by Optimo's JD Twitch to raise awareness about the issue of external interference in African affairs. Midland's contribution to this volume is personal; proceeds from the EP will go to a charity called the Mtandika Mission, which is run by his parents in Tanzania (so awesome!) If you're into Afrobeats, you'll dig this jitterbug.

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STREAM Midland - Checkbob

HENRY KRINKLE STAY PHAM BOOTLEG

Polish producer Pham's latest is a bootleg of Henry Krinkle's Stay, and I would try to say something except I can't get my jaw off of the floor. The original has a beautiful ringing melody and catchy bass, but is minimal with a lot of "whoosh" in its delivery. Pham takes this base and slowly builds up a lush scene with pitched down vocals, methodic bass beats that keep the pace and let small details pulled from a few genres build the structure. Wait for the 1:40 mark for it to really stretch its legs.

//Free downloads off of his Soundcloud page!

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STREAM Henry Krinkle - Stay (Pham Bootleg)

LOVE :: FLIC FLAC

I got a little link happy with this one. I stumbled upon Flic Flac as a result of their remix of Bon Iver's Blood Bank re-making the rounds on hypem, and then found that, "oh", everything they touch is amazing. The Vance Joy remix isn't listed in this post because I think that four just might make me crazy but check it out anyway (Soundcloud link below). If you're looking for a new artist to dive into be sure to check out this Austrian duo's tracks. They stick mostly to indie remixes, and they are delicious! Free downloads galore too if you like them on Facebook!

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STREAM + DOWNLOAD James Yuill - This Sweet Love // Flic Flac Edit

STREAM + DOWNLOAD James Yuill - This Sweet Love // Flic Flac Edit

STREAM + DOWNLOAD Bon Iver - Blood Bank //Flic Flac Edit

CLOUD CONTROL SCAR

London indie group Cloud Cult releases an infectious new single titled Scar. Part indie-pop, part vintage, their sound is well built and it shines with this track. If the beginning isn't enough to reel you in, just wait for the first chorus to come in. I'm almost at a loss of how to describe how much I love this song. They fall into the genre seamlessly, yet still carry their own sound; a feat in the over saturated land of girlie-man voices dominating indie-dance these days.

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STREAM Cloud Control - Scar

BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH BRUTAL HEARTS DOCTOR DRU REMIX

German house producer remixes Bedouin Soundclash's single Brutal Hearts into a mesmerizing tale of fading vocals and heavy, grooving synths. A deep pumping bass line compliments the track and makes you preemptively wish the track would just keep going past it's set time. Check it out!

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STREAM Bedouin Soundclash - Brutal Hearts (Doctor Dru Remix)

SOUL CAPSULE LADY SCIENCE (NYC SUNRISE)

If there was such a thing as a comedown from a movie, this song would be the perfect soundtrack for the moments after you watch Kids. Off of the 1999 Soul Capsule EP "Overcome", this minimal tune transcended its time to remain fresh and relevant even in today's crowded house landscape. Organ drones, ethereal vocals, and a steady beat make Lady Science a must-hear tune for when you're coming down or just getting started.

WATCH Soul Capsule - Lady Science (NYC Sunrise)



Get it on vinyl or you can get the digital version here.

PS: Soul Capsule is playing in London next week (Aug. 13, 2013) at Egg. Only £8 advance!!!

SAN CISCO FRED ASTAIRE JOYWAVE REMIX

I've been hooked on Joywave ever since their track Tounges ft. Kopps came out. They're unpredictable and ever changing with their sound and they nail it every time. Seriously. The light pop single from Aussie's San Cisco has been transformed into a dark, experimental house remix that you could watch drip down some walls like tar compared to some of this summer's mixes and it's AWESOME. I love what's been coming out summer-style wise, but when you stumble upon something like this it's like a breath of fresh air. Stay weird Joywave, I'm loving it.

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STREAM San Cisco - Fred Astaire (Joywave Remix)