Here are our faves of 2010. IT WAS A GOOD YEAR ya?

Let us know yrs / wut we missed…

20.Crystal Castles “Crystal Castles II”

Still love you Crystie Castles.

Crystal Castles – Baptism

19. Four Tet “There is Love Inside You”

Bleep beep herp derp. For what ever reason I always link this album with the Caribou album. They came out around the same time and both artists have both been ahead of their time coming perfectly into fruition in 2010.  The prefect blend of lofi organic samples and dance’y beats

Four Tet – Sing

18. Javelin “No Mas”

Kinda reminds me of The Avalanches but way less annoying, maybe a dash of early cut copy too and some dj shadow. It makes me feel like im eating cotton candy.
Javelin – Vibrationz

17. How To Dress Well “Love Remains”

“Love Remains” sounds like it was recorded in the middle of the night underneath the bed to not wake sleeping parents upstairs.  Faint Whisper’y threads of 90′s rnb-esque hooks over lofi riddims.
How To Dress Well – Mr. By & By

16. Drums (self titled)

Surfy / maybe a little bit of the Cure / the new romantics kinda sound.  Drums opened for Surfer Blood at the Bilty and were by far the better act + the lead singers dancing is pretty great.

Drums – Let’s Go Surfing

15. Earl Sweatshirt “EARL”

Free Earl.  16 year old from Cali. His Mom sent him off to boarding school after she heard this.

Earl Sweatshirt – Couch Featuring Ace Creator

14. Diamond Rings “Special Affections”

Epic pop anthems crafted on garage band.
Diamond Rings – Something Else

13. Caribou “Swim”

This album feels like it is tapping into old school house / rave music and makes me want to lose my shit.
Caribou – Odessa

12. Yeasayer “Odd Blood”

This was definately one of the songs of the year and one of those albums people who think about music too much start to hate after a while for being too poppy / accessible.

Yeasayer – Ambling Alp

11. El Guincho “Pop Negro”

Can’t get enough of this Spanish isht. Oh and the music video… thank you for that.

El Guincho – Bombay

10. Salem “King Night”

Rape Gaze / witch house #prayforjack. Lets get frickin dark.

Salem – King Night

9 Kanye “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy”

Kanye I forgive you for being a douchebag.

Kanye West – Lost In The World (feat. Bon Iver)

8. Harlem “Hippies”

Thissss

Harlem – Tila And I

7.Surfer Blood “Astrocoast”

Yeah it’s super poppy and most people are over it because it came out at the start of the year or something. I say it rules. There was a reason it was one of the most anticipated albums of 2009 and it didn’t let down.

Surfer Blood – Harmonix

6. PS I love You “Meet Me At The Muster Station”

From Kingston Ontario. Stadium sized hooks / rock anthems.

PS I Love You – Facelove

5. Black Keys “Brothers”

There was a reason why Black Keys tickets were being scalped for $200 during their last visit to town and this is it.

Black Keys – Next Girl

4. Twin Shadow “Forget”

This album is pure sex.  A little splash of Morissey / The Cure and some serious hits.

Twin Shadow – When Were Dancing

3. Arcade Fire “The Suburbs”

The Arcade Fires killed it this year.  Their live show might be one of the best shows ive ever seen. This “concept” album is epic, full of solid hits that flow so seamlessly into one another.

Arcade Fire – Modern Man

2. LCD Soundsystem “This Is Really Happening”

Murph bro. I love you. Pls do not let this be the last Lcd Album. You never let me down. Yr like a role model and stuff.  When ever I played this album out djing pretty much every time some1 would come and ask what it was. Oh and not to nerd out but the mixing on this album is really bold and amazing too. It pretty much deserves it’s own award. The way that synth comes in on “Dance YrSelf Clean” a minute and a half in or whatever it is. omigowd. I could go on….

Lcd Soundsystem – You Wanted A Hit

1. Best Coast – “Crazy For You”

Bethanies, sometimes people criticize your music and say it sounds real needy, all your songs are about being unhappy without boys ect ect. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with being needy. Feminsts and uptight a-holes who are uncomfortable with weakness r teh worst and are the actual weak ones. Sometimes I feel needy, then I play this album and feel better.

Best Coast – Bratty B

As long as he can remember, Charles F (glasses) wanted to be in a band, but he grew up in a small rural town in Quebec where singing indie music in English wasn’t really an option. As soon as he could, he moved to the big city of Montreal with a whole album of songs, searching for the band.

Winter Gloves was born! I talked to Charles F the last time Winter Gloves were in town. If you listen closely, you can hear the rain drops tapping on the roof of their tour van. Listen to him tell the story of that journey.

Winter Gloves on the interview show

Winter Gloves “Invisible” (ease remix)

Winter Gloves “Someone Great” (LCD Soundsystem cover)

Winter Gloves are in town this week, Oct 27th at The Biltmore! See you there. The band will show off their new record. The show has been cancelled. Sad!

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www.umfm.com (Winnipeg’s Hit Free Radio, MB, Fridays 6-6:30pm CST)
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What is Alt Altman aka Digits expecting in the mail?

Indie electronic acts were once a rare breed in our frosty north. First Junior Boys, then Caribou paved the way for indie dance, and Alt Altman assures me that Digits is only one of the many new faces ready to change the scene. Just please don’t ask him to talk in a fake British accent.

Like dance rogues LCD Soundsystem, Digits tackle strange topics in their songs. My fav “You’re Going to Age” is all about getting old.

Digits on the interview show

Digits “Sarah”

Digits “You’re Going to Age” (Schaatz remix) Cool remix of an already cool track.

LCD Soundsystem “You Wanted A Hit” (Soulwax remix) We both love how James Murphy manages to skewer himself and his scene in all his songs.

Caribou “Odessa” (Junior Boys remix) During the interview, Alt Altman imagines being in Dan Snaith‘s band.

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Hey folks… We are nearly back. But here is another look at some of our recent faves.

May 17th Dillinger Escaper Plan on the interivew show

May 24th Dessa on the interivew show

May 31st Growing on the interivew show

June 7th Humans on the interivew show

UPDATE Humans “Witness” (Autacoid remix) Peter from Humans emailed me this track from their self-titled EP.

Here are some more tracks to tide you over…

Chester French “She Loves Everybody” A bit of an oldie, but a goodie, since Entourage will be back soon.

Fallan Soldier “In The DJ Booth” Local boy, Harris Allan is readying a new record and here is a sneak preivew of the first single. He will be at The Cobalt on Saturday, June 19th–the finale of his first BC/Alberta tour. See you there.

LCD Soundsystem “You Wanted A Hit” (Ryan Nexus remix) Just cuz I like it. Dan is the shit.

We will be back next week with new shows. Who will it be? Chris Jericho’s Fozzy, Mellefresh, The Hood Internet, Plants & Animals and much more!

Plus here is an interview I did with Gallows, my fav punk band right now.

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Photo Courtesy of Surfing on Heroin

Radiozero‘s got a spanking new website, lots of new music, singles, shows, news, weekly 90minute broadcasts, and as always the monthly(ish) radiozero mix series. the latest one is below…

RADIOZERO 67 by Tyler Fedchuk (55mins)

Tracklisting

1. Rove Dogs – Innocence Lost
2. Memoryhouse – To The Lighthouse (Millionyoung Remix)
3. Dre Skull – I Want You
4. Acid Washed – Apply
5. Wolf Gang – Back To Back (Active Child Remix)
6. Millionyoung – Youthless
7. Crystal Castles – Suffocation
8. Acid Washed – The Rain
9. Holy Ghost! – Say My Name (U Tern Remix)
10. Westbam feat Nena – Oldschool, Baby (Piano Mix)
11. Desmond & The Tutus – Kiss You On The Cheek (King Of Town Remix)
12. Caribou – Sun
13. LCD Soundsystem – Home
14. Tame Impala – Make Up Your Mind

Surfer Blood, my fave new band have a new video for Swim(to reach the end).

Also just announced an April 5th date in Vancouver.  So gd excited.  Check their other tour dates. Their album Astro Coast is amaxxxing.

Please excuse that weird thing in the middle of the screen, I think the video was ripped from p4k or something.  whatever.

Surfer Blood – Floating Vibes

Also because it’s Friday and you should jam out, here’s some sweet goodies to help get you get through it.

Bag Raiders (Lcd Soundsystem cover) – Daft Punk Is Playing On My Nintendo

Bikini Kill – I Wish I Was Him (Noise Addict Cover)

Tanlines – Real Life (Memory Tapes remix)

Grizzly Bear – Boy From School (Hot Chip Cover)

Neon Indian – Deadbeat Summer (Afghan Raiders Remix)

Tune Yards – Hatari (Hatari Remix by Karn)

Eddie Murphy – Party All The Time

This weekend try to not be an indie douche bag and lets all have sum fun.

Check out Ernold Sane‘s nice redo of LCD Soundsystem‘s latest track… those extra kicks really give it some punch! Hoo hah!

LCD Soundsystem – Bye Bye Bayou (Ernold Sane Re-Rub)

Apparently this single will not appear on LCD’s album due out in March next year, but the 12 inch will be released November 10.

Annnnnnnnnnd don’t forget about tonight if you’re in Vancouver – NO MORE STRANGERS will be at SMILEY’S (911 Pender)! Live guests MAKEOUT VIDEOTAPE, WRECK BEACH, and BAD FATE. Come dancing! Same DIY live band DJ dance party, waaaay better venue.

Now all we do is worry about dying!!!!!

The weekend is here and we have some parties for ya. First off, tonight, we have a Winnie party. Myself and Christian Flores are at Library Square playing all our favorite songs from the 90′s at the SHOW ME LOVE night. Shout for list.

Two big parties at Funky Winkerbean’s. Tonight we have the first night of Mutant Disco being done by the people who did the Weirdness parties at the Biltmore.  Expect lots of rad-italo with a splash of cheesy 80′s and maybe even a Mr Vain or two.

Saturday at Funky’s, Winnie Cooper presents, Garland + Yarn at our NO MORE STRANGERS night, which is always a good time. But really, how can you go wrong with $1.75 beers? Hope to see you there.

aaaaand some tunes.

Vancouver’s Piper Davis

Dj Neighbor & Piper Davis – Rhinestone Cowgirl

Winnie pals, Rocca with their latest effort

Rocca – The Road

Discovery is a collab between Ra Ra Riot‘s Wes Miles and Vampy Weekend‘s Rostam Batmanglij. They have an album coming out in 09. Exciting, exciting.

Discovery – Osaka Loop Line

Winnie pals, Cof Cof have a new mini LP out. It’s rad and available for download here.
Cof Cof – T-shirt

Fesity and Benny G!
Feist + Ben Gibbard – Train Song

Canada’s k-os is keeping hip hop alive. He has an excellent new album out called, “Yes”.  I give it 4 out of 5 Winnies. Look out for our upcoming Winnie-TV segment with k-os!!
k-os – I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Animal Collective have the two biggest albums of the year so far. Here’s AC take on YYYs hipster anthem.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Zero (Animal Collective remix)

I’m a sucker for a good cover
Magic Arm – Daft Punk Is Playing In My House (LCD Soundsystem Cover)

And for almost all things Beach Boys
The Beach Boys – God Only Knows (Aeroplane Bootleg Remix)

Pharrell’s behind these dudes. This has been out for a while. So far I’ve only found this one single to be good and the other stuff to be more disappointing.
Chester French – She Loves Everybody

Luvs me a TPC remix
Tokyo Police Club – Graves (Nightsweats Remix)

Luvs me a FR remix too
Fever Ray – If I Had A Heart (Fuck Buttons Remix)
Appaloosa – The Day We Fell In Love (Ted & Francis Remix)
Grizzly Bear – Two Weeks

Japandroids, “Post Nothing” has been on heavy rotation. Definitely another one of the best albums of the year.
Japandroids – Young Hearts Spark Fire

I don’t want to worry about dying,
I just want to worry about sunshine and giiiiiirls.

cover art by damien correll

radiozero podcast #58 (42 minutes, arranged by tyler fedchuk)

orange juice – rip it up (cosmic kids dub)
cage & aviary – television train
cfcf – big love
lcd soundsystem – 45:33 (prince language remix)
the faint – battlehymn for the children (tensnake remix)
in flagranti – I can thrill and delight (feat. tatiana ilinas)
tiga – shoes
siriusmo – high together
the juan maclean – one day
the glimmers – codek funk
animal collective – brother sport (edit)

also, radiozero and Far Away have a tumblr going now. it is updated about 3 times a day and there is so much interesting content on it.
http://farawayfaraway.tumblr.com

VIA http://www.radiozero.ca

James Murphy told NME that LCD Soundsystem will be recording their third album. This comes after guitarist Al Doyle implied they were done with in an interview with BBC. According to Murphy, eight songs have been written in his head. That sounds like B.S. to me, but let’s hope he’s not kidding about the album… woop!

LCD Soundsystem – Yeah (Crass Version)

JAMES MURPHY AND PAT MAHONEY SERVING UP SOME SPECIAL DISCO SWEAT HAD US ALL OUT WAY PASSED OUR BED-TIMES (BTW KILLER VAN PICS W.C).

MY SPECIAL MAN-FRIEND AND I HAVE THIS RUNNING JOKE/MISSION THAT WE SHOULD ONE DAY E-MAIL J.M AND THANK HIM; WE THEORIZE HIS TUNES BROUGHT US TOGETHER.

SO, AT THE TORONTO SHOW (WRONG BAR AUG.16) I WENT UP TO UNCLE JAMES AND TOLD HIM OUR LITTLE LOVE STORY. APPARENTLY J.M HEARTS LOVE TOO; OUR CONFESSION SOLICITED A ROUND OF APPLAUSE AND HIM SNAPPING A PICTURE OF US ON HIS PHONE.

WE NOW WANT THAT PHOTO!!! SPREAD THE WORD.

The Rapture - I need your love (LCD Soundsystem Remix)
LCD Soundsystem - Daft Punk is Playing at My House (Soulwax Shibuya Daft Mix)