And that ride consists of the psychedelic wave laid down by MGMT. Oh, they bored you too in a live setting? Then maybe you need the re-works by Soulwax and the soon to be era-defining duo, Justice to help you tie your headband back on.
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25
Aug
The Essential Mix….
Burrito!
Hey Girl, Hey Boy, 2 Many DJs, Here We Go!
Just like you hopefully stumbled here to discover some new music, I uncover new finds when I spin the occasional DJ mix; Radio 1’s Essential Mix is usually my go to these days. After encountering Justice’s Essential Mix from early last summer, (still won’t let this one go) I also found the simple, yet essential site: New Mixes.com.
A few days ago, I upped what happens when the Soulwax boys mess with the Chemical Brothers’ beats. At first, I figured this might have been a track from way back when, but then I discovered a 2 Many DJs’ set recorded live at the English dance festival Creamfields. The Dewaele brothers decide to kick off their 58 minute set with none other than “Hey Boy, Hey Girl”. With Creamfields hosting acts like Paul Van Dyk and Tiesto, 2 Many DJs err on the side of hard hitting club music; they do drop MGMT, Gossip, Hot Chip, among others though. And if you prefer to err on the side of pop tendencies, Soulwax rocked an Essential Mix in 2005–this one doesn’t stop.
2 Many DJs live at Creamfields
Soulwax look to be back in the States this fall to show support for their forthcoming DVD.
Should we turn this blog into a site where it’s strictly Soulwax content? Or did that already happen? All I need is exclusive content and a ghost writer.
Even though “Hey Boy, Hey Girl” is nine years old, it still hits as hard as it did when it first appeared on Surrender from The Chemical Brothers. It builds; it descends; it bounces. And with only repeating a few simple phrases–Here we go! I can close my eyes for a second and picture a 90’sesque rave scene out of the movie Go or some other drug induced situation you may have been a part of. And now the point of this post….
I stumbled upon a remix by none other than Soulwax. The Dewaele brothers put a light spin on it– in their own Belgium club style way. The 2nd half is where it begins to heat up.
Update: The Chemical Brothers are hosting it on their website now as part of a promotion for their upcoming record. Hit it up here.
Chemical Brothers :: Hey Boy, Hey Girl (Soulwax remix)
Check “Midnight Madness”, the Chems’ latest video from the forthcoming greatest hits album Brotherhood, out next month.
06
Jul
25-8-08
Part of the Weekend Never Dies...
I’m still really confused to what they’re called.
I don’t even know who reads this anymore, but if you do even once in a while, you know Soulwax is nothing to be fucked with. Nothing. High-energy live sets, exponential ability to turn a rock club into an underground drug-induced dance club- as you’ll see when you click over to their newly designed website. Bold, maybe, but I can’t remember ever being this impressed with a website as much as these Belgian brothers’. Unique work. This re-design is all in anticipation of their DVD documenting their ability to make sure you realize that PART OF THE WEEKEND truly does not DIE….
If Soulwax have yet to whet your appetite with their trailer, check it here. And, yes, my work here has been restricted to Soulwax posts. I’m OK with it.
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