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We swear this isn't an ironic listening. We love Beyoncé and 4. OK, we might unironically skip straight to track 5, 'Party', produced by Kanye West and with rap by Andre3000, because we ain't no stay-home-mums that need all those ballads about being broken hearted and finding the right person. But, after that, the album turns into a beautiful compilation of classic r'n'b, soul and a bit of sweat-inducing booty tracks - not too many though - that sound surprisingly courageous considering the actual state of pop music. And for that, we bow down and hail Queen B. P.S. Get the deluxe version, for those extra couple of amazing tracks.

WE // R \\ WEARING

The name of this label has been interpreted in many ways; from 'bass-seekey' to 'base-ike', but the correct way describes exactly what this label is about: BASIC. Bassike delivers easily breezily cut staples with an interesting little twist that keeps them from being your run of the mill. For those that live in climates like that of Australia (where Bassike hails from) or Brazil, you'll know how easy it is to make fashion faux pas when the weather gets hot and the prospect of wearing anything but a bathing suit becomes slightly unappealing; Bassike is all and everything you need.

WE // R \\ WATCHING

Before watching HBO's Game of Thrones, I assumed the series would tend a bit more towards the blood-dripping Danish movie Valhalla Rising rather than fairy-tale stories a lá 'Lord of the Rings'; and for that I didn't really like the series at the beginning. But slowly, I found myself submitting to tales of bad kings, midget juggernauts, savage warriors and... dragons. And that happened probably because there aren't exactly good guys and bad guys here, like there are in Tolkien stories - and that is, of course, a simplification of his work. Another reason I relented to this series is because of the intriguing political backstage element that leads to the ever-happening dance of thrones. Oh, and did I mention the gratuitous nekkid-ness?

WE // R \\ GOING

Of the slew of new spots having opened up in Sydney in the last six months, The Norfolk on Cleveland St in Surry Hills has been one fated with success. Owned by some of the same kids that have brought The Flinders back to life (and currently, it's incredibly quick onset of 'The Norms'), you'll undoubtedly find The Norfolk rammed with all kinds, vying for a bite, a beer and a spot in the garden out back. The aim of the game is to cultivate Aussie pub culture at it's best; and it's doing a pretty decent job so far - if only you could get a table!

WE // R \\ READING

Super Sad True Love Story is the third book from the writer of the best selling Absurdistan, Gary Shteyngart. Incidentally, I read him name dropped in Flavorpill's Ultimate Hipster Reading list and in the same sentence as James Franco (they're buds, apaprently) just before I finished his latest offering. Don't let any of that put you off, or take away any of the sad scary brilliance of Super Sad True Love Story; written from the perspective of one 39 year old Lenny Abramov, son of Russian immigrants and in love with the impossibly cute and cruel Eunice Park. A satire that cuts to the bone, Super Sad True Love Story is exactly it's title. And it's good.

Dragonette is Fixin the Thrill

Monday // May 25, 2009 at 15:37 // filed under Music

Dragonette is all about having fun with the right looks. If we lived in a fair world, Lady Gaga would be a famous tranny (not a singer) and Dragonette would have it's place in the pop industry. Well, but if Dragonette were that big they would never have released their comeback single for free (plus the acapella for all the remixers out there - download it here) so I'm taking it back.

Their second album, Fixin To Thrill, is ready and will be released sometime around August/September. It takes it's name from its first single, 'Fixin to Thrill', which as we expected, is superb. Dirty electro lines for the dancefloor and simple catchy vocals for the radio combine into one well designed hit. But if you really want a dancefloor banger you might want to try the Don Diablo Remix - this shit makes you move.

Dragonette have already recorded a video for it which isn't out yet, but from the pictures we've already seen, it's exactly what Peaches was supposed to be doing instead of playing sex games with balloons. Long live good electro pop.

UPDATE

Yes, it does look like something Peaches should be doing. Check the video below!

Dragonette - Fixin To Thrill

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Dragonette - Fixin to Thrill [mp3]

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Dragonette - Fixin to Thrill (Don Diablo Remix) [mp3]

POSTED BY RAPHAEL CAFFARENA

TAGS: Dragonette, Don Diablo // LINKS: Dragonette