1. Erol and Boys Noize – Waaves (Gonzales Remix) (Live)
2. Jose James – Blackmagic (Joy Orbison’s Recreation)
3. Florence + The Machine – YGTL (Renaissance Man Edit)
4. Little Jinder – Youth Blood (Bok Bok Remix)
5. Roska – Elevated Level (Kingdom Refix ft. Brandy)
6. Buraka Son Sistema – General (L-Vis 1990 Remix)
7. Hostage – Valhalla (Momma’s Boy Remix)
8. Boris Dlugosch – Bangkok
9. Deadboy – You Cheated
10. Deadboy – Heartbreaker
11. SMD – Cruel Intentions (Maurice Fulton Remix)
12. Dubbel Dutch – Trollsta (Round Table Knights Remix)
13. Hot Chip – Take It In
14. Ke$ha – Tik Tok (Skeet Skeet Remix)
15. Untold – Stop What You’re Doing (James Blake Remix)

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The XX are one of the years best “new” bands. Their full-length, self-titled, debut record has gotten critical acclaim from everyone and even gained them a spot on Pitchfork’s highly touted “Best New Music” list. Like all bands these days, The XX are hopping on the remix bandwagon and taking their “r&b meets art pop” approach to other peoples songs. On their remix of Florence + The Machine, they use an acapella loop from the original track, splice it into some shuffling drum patterns and use a nice bouncy bass. They also layer their own alternating boy/girl vocals, a staple on their record. This is an excellent song, extremely warm and sensual.

Florence + The Machine – You’ve Got the Love (XX Remix)

Jamie from The XX then tackles “Money Box” from Eliza Doolittle. He shows that he is just as talented on his own as he is backed by his band. Using squiggly sounding synths to balance out the sugary vocals the track is just plain cute. He also did a little dubstep flavored remix of  label-mate, Jack Penate.

Make sure you don’t miss The XX on tour all over Europe and North America this fall.

Jack Penate – Pull My Heart Away (Jamie XX Remix)
Eliza Doolittle – Money Box (Jamie XX Remix)

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Tagged: eliza doolittle, florence and the machine, jack penate, Mp3, music, Remix, the xx