Human Disco Ball

I was going to do another African post next (and will soon, Sean Bisch!) but I got caught up in the nu-disco matrix once again... First off is Cut Copy, with a straight 80s vibe on Hearts on Fire-thanks to Michael for this one. Hearts on Fire by Cut Copy, from In Ghost Colours (Modular, 2008) The next two will be featured on my soon-come podcast, BNYUB parts 1 & 2. But I can´t hold them back any longer... St. Albans, Hertfordshire based Friendly Fires followed by Ladyhawke-aka Pip Brown, the Kiwi with worldwide roots-with the absolute feel-good dance track of the whole damn year! And note that both Ladyhawke and Cut Copy are on the same label-Modular-so take notice, seen?! On Board by Friendly Fires, from Friendly Fires (WEA Japan, 2008) Paris is Burning by Ladyhawke, from Ladyhawke (Modular, 2008) And let´s bring it on back to the USA, birthplace of disco in the first damn place, with some current crazy shit, thanks to Plantlife. This guy´s stuff is killer start to finish, so savor this small taste and then go get more... Stardancer by Plantlife, from The Return of Jack Splash (Counterflow, 2004)

MGMTMJ

The Youth by MGMT, from Oracular Spectacular ( Red Ink/Columbia, 2008 ) The Ending of an Era by Midnight Juggernauts, from Dystopia (Siberia, 2007) Lest you think I only look backward, here's a taste of what's happening now. If you've talked to me lately it's a good chance you know how crazy I've gone over the MGMT CD. Hell, it caused us to trek out to the desert of Almeria to see them play a show a few weeks ago. Such a glorious mish-mash this disc is, with killer hooks everywhere. I'm going to dig a bit deeper than the big 3 songs (Time to Pretend, Electric Feel, Kids) and go with The Youth, a song that starts killer and stays that way throughout. This album's such a mixed-bag but hits on all cylinders success that I have a hard time seeing how they will ever equal it. And from Brooklyn we go down under, to Melbourne's Midnight Juggernauts. Shout out to Michael Geisler for suggesting these guys to me as the "Australian MGMT". A fair characterization, especially in their ability to conjure up a catchy party vibe, like in the track showcased here. And they're a two-man band like MGMT as well. There's not as much variety in their album as the Brooklyn boys', but you could say that about 99.9% of all albums anyway. These guys are still bubbling under, so watch out for them in the future.