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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.

The sound of Tiga's shoes

Wednesday // April 08, 2009 at 20:53 // filed under Music

Tiga is a wise man. Not only did he managed to stay untouched by the death of electroclash, he has also become a superstar DJ - who gets paid really well, thanks for asking - so he can produce the kind of music that he likes without having to worry about it selling or not.

Although smart, I never expected him to ask Madonna (or to imply that it is her) to do a secret cameo on his new single 'Shoes' and make sure that everybody knows it without confirming her name. It's a bit complicated but if you think hard you'll get it...

'Shoes' isn't his best track; it actually reminds a lot of his early electro stuff. Some old synths, some pulsing beats and a duet built on sexy robotic vocals talking about "shoes, gloves and hair" (his three favorite things according to its press release).

On the top of that the song was co-written by Gonzales and produced by Soulwax. And if that wasn't enough to hype on about, he invited lots of big names to remix it (Green Velvet, Mr Oizo, Bang Gang, Spencer & Hill, Beni and Djedotronic).

Tiga - Shoes (Mr Oizo remix)

Tiga - Shoes (Green Velvet)

Edited: Oops, our bad - files removed on request

By the way, have I mentiond the amazing video to go with the single? Directed by Alex & Liane (Ting Tings, Mika, Sam Sparro) it features a couple having a conversation in a room that you can only access when you are tripping on LSD - it's probably the kookiest video of the year so far.

Tiga - Shoes

So after all these genius moves, has he convinced you to buy his new album Ciao! which will be released in the 27^th of April? If you are still in doubt check his Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 and his remix of Fever Ray.

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Fever Ray - Triangle Walks (Tiga's 1-2-3-4 remix) [mp3]

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http://www.newmixes.com/download/tiga-essential_mix-sat-04-04-2009-newmixes.mp3 [mp3]

Tiga - Essential Mix (04/04/09)

1. Air Liquide - The Increased Difficulty Of Concentration - Smile Communication
2. Telefon Tel Aviv - The Worst Thing In The World (Gaiser possibly the universe mix) - Bpitch
3. Sei A - Smile For Me - Missive
4. Arnaud Rebotini - Decade Of Aggression (Jesper Dahlback mix) - Citizen
5. Tiga and Zyntherius - Sunglasses At Night (Konrad Black mix) - Turbo
6. Sei A - My World - Missive
7. The Mole - Like The Way - Wagon Repair
8. Seth Troxler - Face Tribute To Head - Wagon Repair
9. Depeche Mode - Wrong (Magdas Scallop funk mix) - Mute
10. Plastikman - Risk Assessment - Minus
11. Yo Majesty - Club Action (Stanton Warriors mo bass mix) - Wax
12. Sydney Samson - Riverside - Sneakerz Music
13. Tiga - Shoes (Mr Oizo mix) - Different
14. Zoo Brazil and Adam Sky - Circle Jerk (Bloody Beetroots mix) - Turbo
15. Tiga - What You Need (Proxy mix) - Different
16. The Dove - My Album Is Complete
17. Housemeister - Beef Jerky - Boysnoize
18. Moby - I Love To Move In Here (Proxy mix) - Mute/Turbo
19. Housemeister - Who is That Boys - Boysnoize
20. I-Cube - Supernovac (live at the Lanchonete mix) - Versatile
21. Donato Dozzy and Giorgio Gigli - Real Love EQ - Italy - Wagon Repair
22. Mike Mind - Acid Machine - Turbo
23. Tiga - Overtime - Different
24. Matias Aguayo - Walter Neff - Kompakt
25. The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Mars Arizona (DFA mix) - Mute
26. Sei A - This Is - Missive
27. Peaches - Lose You (Matt Walsh and Alex Jones mix) - XL
28. Tiga - Mind Dimension (Ben Hoos Mind Die Menschen mix) - Different
29. Zombie Nation - Worth It (1) - UKW
30. Zoo Brazil and Adam Sky - Circle Jerk (Milano 309 mix) - Turbo
31. Mr Oizo - Steroids (remix) - Ed Banger
32. Tiga - What You Need (Zombie Nation mix 2) - Different
33. Marco Carola - Ninety - 100% Pure
34. Guy J - Shaman (Cari Lekebusch mix 1) - Turbo
35. Fever Ray - Triangle Walks (Tiga 1-2-3-4 mix) - Rabid/Mute
36. Cage and Aviary - Television Train - DFA
37. MGMT - Electric Feel (Prince Language mix) - Columbia
38. LCD Soundsystem - Too Much Love - Capitol
39. Tiga - Love Dont Dance Here Anymore - Different