HIPSTER RUNOFF

Photo via HRO, October 2k8

[MP3]
Au Revoir Simone Another Likely Story (Neon Indian Remix)

Does n e 1 remember the glory days of 2k7-2k8, back when 'remixes' were something to get 'fucking pumped up about' with your bros. Now that they have become such deliberate marketing strategies, it is more difficult to 'get wrapped up in the spirit' of two semi-related artists coming together to create one mp3 that would unite their fan bases, usually in some sort of dancey lil fun thing.

I am feel 'happy' about the opportunity to download this mp3. It seems like NeonIndian/Vega bro might be 'poised' to take over Classixx currently assumed position as 'most bloggable remixer of the era.' Fortunately, he is also a 'live band' so he can overcome the limitations of many 'bedroom producers/synth collectors' who tend to dominate the Remix Economy. It seems like Neon Indian will soon enter the 'Passion Pit' phase of getting 'over-covered' and possibly 'resented', but NeonIndian's potential for non-gimmicky longevity seems 'high.'

Wonder if we are watching another 'legitimate scene member' as he eventually ascends to being covered like 'a real alt celeb who people take seriously.' Kinda weird when altcelebs make 'the leap' from buzzband to 'relevant alt celeb who is covered by blogs even when they take a lil poop.' Might be wrong, and there might be a 'huge ass' backlash against the chillwave era. Artists who were tied to chillwave should 'distance themselves' from the label if they are interested in long term internet sustainability.

Another important thing for a blogger to 'muse about' is the existence of Au Revoir Simone. It seems like after this remix, we can definitively say that the band is best consumed in remix/electro form. While their 'free spirited' girly aesthetic appeals to lil indie girls and altbaguettes who live in an 'alt dream world', it seems hard to consistently empathize with the tone of their songs. This analysis might be 'null and void' since the voice of HRO is 'a huge misogynist' and finds women 'close to impossible' to authentically empathize with.

Myspaces
http://www.myspace.com/neonindian
http://www.myspace.com/aurevoirsimone

Have u heard any bloggable mp3s lately, or is the scene 'fucking dry'? (sorta like a college campus during finals when I am trying 2 score some adderall) Ugh. Can't study/concentrate without it. :-(

I remember a long time ago when the Teenagers were remix gods, they had a remix of Au Revoir Simone's song "Fallen Snow." Can't believe history is repeating itself, yall. I feel like I've been on the internet for a long time, but it seems like I was listening to teens rmxes just yesterday. Wonder if music has 'grown' or 'stayed the same.' Wonder if bloghouse is 'still alive' or 'dead 4ever.'

I listened to the latest Au Revoir Simone album, and I think it is 'better than their last 1.' I still think they are just some sort of keyboard club marketing experience for entry-level alt females, and a product for altbros to listen to when remixed by authentic electro producers [via Aeroplane and Shinichi Osawa].

Do yall like this Teenagers remix? Might put this and the original version on mix CD for girl who I am over-aggressively trying 2 date even though she is not smart enough to realize why my personal brand is more authentic than any other bro in my local scene.

[MP3]
Au Revoir Simone Shadows (The Teenagers Remix)

I 'feel excited' about the Aeroplane remix of this song [via viral video teaser]. It seems like a thick-ass banger. I can't wait to illegally download it and put it on my iPod nanoTouch.

Myspaces
http://www.myspace.com/theteenagers
http://www.myspace.com/theteenagersremix
http://www.myspace.com/aurevoirsimone

Have you ever seen the Au Revoir Simone video for "Sad Song"? It is like 3 kute girls having a day of arts & crafts/domestic chores while making earnest, vulnerable eye contact with the camera... Kind of makes me want to settle down with one of them, become a cool dad, and let my free spirited wife make cookies in the shape of electro lightning bolts.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k8SVTV-GWc&hl=en&fs=1]

N E WAYS, here is a remix of "Sad Song" that is semi-meaningful. Most Au Revoir Simone songs lend themselves to being the 'electro-meaningful song' to put on a mix CD for a girl that you are courting. Entry-level alt girls feel comfortable hearing female voices over earnest electro sounds.

Au Revvy Simmy is so dreamie/[HIGHLY BANGABLE].

[MP3]
Au Revoir Simone Sad Song (RAC REMIX)
Au Revoir Simone Fallen Snow (Teenagers Remix) [ALSO PRETTY URGENTLY EARNEST BLOG VINTAGE MP3]

Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/remixartistcollective
http://www.myspace.com/aurevoirsimone
http://www.myspace.com/theteenagers

Download the RAC EP if u rlly like remixes of pop-alt bands
http://stereogum.com/archives/mp3/stereogum-presents-rac-vol-1_010342.html

WE WANT TO BE YOUR ALT TROPHY GFs. WE ARE EDUCATED, EXPRESSIVE, AND WE ARE FLEXIBLE WITH BANG OPTIONS.

Does n e 1 know why the Remix Artist Collective is just 1 alt bro with a dreamy alt mullet? I hope he's not taking his synth to the pawn shop to pay for a dreamy new haircut.

HOT CHIP - Ready For the Floor

What's up with Hot Chip? I feel like after their video for "Over and Over," they have already proven 'We know how to use green screens really well," so the video for "Ready For the Floor" left them with the challenge of finding some other over-visual concept they would try to relate to the song.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW94AEmzFhQ&rel=1]
If you're going to use the HORIZONTALLY SCROLLING BANDMEMBERS effect, they better be as hot and charming as Au Revoir Simone in Shinichi Osawa's "Star Guitar."
FINAL VERDICT: "Well, at least this video gives me an excuse to post a Cut Copy MP3." -music bloggers

Cut Copy: They pretty much don't know how to write a song that sucks.

[MP3s]
Cut Copy Lights and Music [Boys Noize Happy Birthday Remix]

Cut Copy Lights and Music (Super Discount Remix) [HIGHLY RECCD if you're really into SIREN INTROS]

Cut Copy's Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/cutcopy