For this intercontinental dance fest Australia’s Japan Aircraft team up with the American producer Romeo’s Fault to rework his first single “Goose Bumps”. Released on Continous Cool this pop infused disco groover is just the perfect track to keep you in party mood during the last day of the weekend.

For the second half of 2012 there was only one “Stallion On The Dancefloor”, a Korean guy called Psy. For 2013 the tiger-suited, cowboy-hatted Briton I, Tay Stayness decided to claim the crown for himself. His disco-funk influenced song might not be as blatantly catchy, but it is equally funny.

The Parisian duo Bot’Ox never was one for the fast paced dance tracks and always preferred the more “krauty” sound instead. But this ultra-slow new track by Cosmo Vitelli and Julien Briffaz came as a surprise none the less: it plays more like the intro to one of Luc Besson’s early films and not at all like a pop or even dance tune. A great move from the two Frenchmen and an essential download to get you into the mood for the upcoming album Sans Dormir!

What else to expect from the cheeky Portland duo YACHT than to release a summer tune in the middle of winter? Well, actually quite a lot, since this bands never seizes to surprise. But as for now this summer song, describing the state of mind of total freedom during a second summer (or something like that), shall be enough.

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What’s new? HUGO Podcast number 22! But no worries, this repdigit won’t make us try to rap anymore… We’d rather share a recap of last month’s musical goodies with you! Including tracks by the lovely Rachel Row, legendary Jori Hulkkonen, crazy Harouki Zombi and then some. So you better not miss out on this edition! Stream it right here or head over to iTunes to download and subscribe. Cheerio!!!

Everyone,

I hope you had a great time during the holidays and are now looking just as forward to this new year as I do. As every year, I will make sure to provide you guys with the hottest tracks of the moment and of course will have a lot of interesting stuff and goodies in store for you.

We’re starting the new year with a bang! Canadian powerhouse Tiga, who clearly does not need an introduction in the realms of electronic music fans, releases a brand new mix CD entitled Tiga Non Stop, which features a single that is co-produced by Matthew Dear. It’s everything that you would expect it to be.

Have a happy and healthy year, guys!

Hello Peeps,

just wanted to take this opportunity to raise my glas and wish all you guys a happy, healthy and humongous new year! I’m lucky to say that I got to spend some quality time with my loved ones around NYE: there’s no better way to recharge one’s batteries! I’m truly looking forward to all the things to come in 2013 and wish you guys nothing but love and laughter. See you around!

Cheers,
Kasper

Hey guys,

it’s Nina here wishing all the HUGO Blog followers a happy new year! 2012 has been quite a ride for me and packed with exciting moments and encounters and I kind of sense that 2013 will be even better… So I’m wishing everyone a healthy and happy new year and nothing but luck for all your 2013 endeavors – I’ll talk to you guys later!

Kisses,
Nina

Quite the jumbo merger coming your way today: Our Danish Mansister from another mister and HUGO Artist Kasper Bjørke gives Finnish house legend Jori Hulkkonen one of his peerless remix treatments and makes it hard for us to sit still. This puppy is taken from the upcoming selection of remixes of Hulkonnen’s critically acclaimed last LP Negative Time on My Favorite Robot Records and it’s just the energetic firecracker you’d expect it to be! Both these guys can do no wrong, so without further ado, stream the “Vile Talk” Remix right here to get with the program!

Mostly at home in House Music the Stockholm based producer Tiger Stripes from time to time skillfully switches to Techno or, in case of “Out of Phase”, Nu Disco. But while the beat treads down the path Metro Area paved the vocals seem to reach out even further, to the golden age of Brit Pop as represented by Blur. An unexpected mix indeed.