_White Denim – “No Real Reason”

We’ve got no real reason for not sharing this mellow track by White Denim. “No Real Reason” is taken from their 4 track Takes Place in your Work Space EP, which was out two weeks ago.

White Denim – “No Real Reason” by vinylandvodka

_Karlsson & Winnberg – “The Dance” (feat. Spank Rock)

Christian Karlsson & Pontus Winnberg, the boys behind the brilliant Miike Snow and Bloodshy & Avant have collaborated with Spank Rock to create a bumpin’ track titled “The Dance”. It’s full of energy and fun as the emcee repeatedly shouts out random words like ‘move, stop, ugh’ and sings/shouts the lyrics in a wittingly silly voice.

Karlsson & Winnberg – “The Dance” (feat. Spank Rock) by vinylandvodka

_Lana Del Rey – “Video Games” (Club Clique For The Bad Girls Remix)

I’ve only heard of a couple of Lana Del Rey‘s songs and I’ve already fallen in love with her. Everything from her look to her music is visually stunning. Club Clique is remixing both “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans” for her double a-side, but for now we only get to hear their take on “Video Games“. It’s definitely a more polished pop-dance track, with a solid beat and glimpses of glitter magic spread throughout the track.

Lana Del Rey – “Video Games” (Club Clique For The Bad Girls Remix) by vinylandvodka

_Alex Winston – “Velvet Elvis” (RAC Remix)

This is my first time listening to Alex Winston (actually I made myself listen to the original before this remix) and I’m loving her so far. Remix Artist Collective mixed “Velvet Elvis” into a sweet, more poppy tune, a track that definitely needs more hype. Listen to the original on her Soundcloud account here.

Alex Winston – Velvet Elvis (RAC Mix) by RAC

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_Friendly Fires – “The Edge of Glory” (Lady Gaga Cover)

I’m a major Gaga stan, and also a huge Friendly Fires fan. The result of Friendly Fires covering Lady Gaga’s “The Edge of Glory” on BBC’s Live Lounge is a starry and wonderful cover. People who never really liked the original are bound to like this. “The Edge of Glory” is definitely one of her more universal and cover-able tracks, and it makes total sense that they have decided to cover it.

The Edge of Glory (Live at BBC Radio 1′s Live Lounge) by vinylandvodka

_Patrick Wolf – “Time Of My Life” (Hurts Remix)

Everything about the HURTS remix of Patrick Wolf’s “Time of My Life” seems so perfect – it’s a remix meant to be. The original was already great, but this remix provides a more dramatic side of the track. Just like their remix of Lady Gaga’s “Judas”, HURTS injected a lot of more dramatic elements to make the song seem darker and more mysterious, like the use of orchestral instruments.

Patrick Wolf – “Time of My Life” (HURTS Remix) by vinylandvodka

_The Drums – “Money”

“Money” is the newest material to come from the Drums ever since their debut album, which I still constantly play. The Drums makes the perfect summer music, and “Money” is no exception. It’s a great blend of 80s pop and surf rock.

The Drums – “Money” by vinylandvodka

_Calvin Harris – “Feel So Close”

I must admit I am an avid Calvin Harris fan. When his last album Ready for the Weekend dropped, I was unimpressed but my opinion quickly changes, and to put it the least it’s a great dance album. We’ve already heard 2 new Calvin Harris tracks this year, but “Feel So Close” makes me most certain about his next album. It’s definitely one of his best catchy tunes, and everything from his vocals, the drop, back-up singer makes this feel-good track so perfect. All it’s missing is a big fat bass but that’s probably missing from the radio rip. Damn, those Scottish boys.

Calvin Harris – “Feel So Close” by vinylandvodka