Home Video, a couple of gents who originally hail from New Orleans but now reside in Brooklyn, have been making music together since 2004, when they released a couple of EPs on Warp. Since then, they’ve been remixed by DFA’s Tim Goldsworthy, and they’ve shared the stage with everyone from Flying Lotus to Blonde Redhead to Justice. The next feather in their cap is “When I Was Young,” a song that seems to be a nod to Eric Burdon.
Creep, the dark electronic duo that’s one of our favorite groups in Brooklyn, has got a new single out, and, not surprisingly, we love it. It’s called “Animals,” and it features the vocals of Holly Miranda. If you like it, too, you can take it with you. Just click the download link above…
Polica is a band from the midwestern United States. Amazingly for a group that’s only been in existence since last June, they’re already selling out the legendary First Avenue club (where Prince regularly performed, both in real life and on screen), and they’ve got a full-length album ready to release next month. This track, “Lay Your Cards Out,” is a sneak peek from the album, and we’ve got the privilege of offering it up to you as a free download.
Slove is a French production duo focusing expertly in electro-pop. Their new song, “Flash”, features the very Feist-like vocals of Sarah Krebs. We’ve got it here for you not just to hear but to download for free. Consider it a late Christmas present.
The 2 Bears is a new studio project from Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard. The Bears have a new album out at the end of the month that many (including ourselves) are very excited about. For now, though, we’re lapping up the single from the album, “Work”, an ode to getting out there and getting the job done. You better work.
Metrika and Bastard Love’s “You Owe Me” may hit the streets next Monday, but we’ve got a sneak peek for you today. The track – a broody, electro-tinged slow-burner – is part of a shared EP, showcasing M&BL alongside four other artists on the great Toronto-based label, My Favorite Robot Records. “You Owe Me” is our favorite of the bunch, but check out the clips from the whole release here. You won’t be disappointed.
For today’s stream, we’ve got some proper old-school, early-90s-tinged house music courtesy of Jonas Rathsman. All the essential elements are in place – simple organ melody a la Crystal Waters and hand percussion a la Masters at Work. Jonas Rathsman may be from Sweden, his label may be called French Express, and the track may be called “Tobago”, but this track is all New York.
Alright, folks. It’s that time again. We’re looking into the crystal ball that shows us the past month’s HUGO Tracks selections in a neatly compiled and cleverly mixed package: The HUGO Tracks Podcast.
This time around we’ve got tunes from Mi and L’au, Appaloosa and Evan Voytas; and we’ve got an excellent remix from Justus Köhncke in the bag as well. You can stream it right here on the HUGO Blog, or you can download it right here.
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It’s Miami Horror here with some New Year’s wishes from Chile, where we played a pretty amazing show at a commune in a town called Zapallar last night. We’re back to LA shortly where we’re keeping our heads down and working on our new record. For now, we just wanted to wish you and yours a wonderful 2012. It’s gonna be a good one…
Long-time favorite HUGO Tracks duo, In Flagranti, has taken the knife to a track by the Deadstock 33s called “Swans”. The lovely folks over at La Belle Records – The Deadstock 33s’ label – have given us the results to pass on to you as a free download… Enjoy!
