HIPSTER RUNOFF

[MP3]
Cut Copy Where I'm Going

2k10 has been one of the biggest buzz droughts in the history of the modern blogosphere. We have the infrastructure set up to buzz so hard, hype appropriately, and we even learned how to 'diss' artists in 2k10. Not all about 'positive vibes' any more. We are slowly but surely seeing the TMZification of the modern indiesphere. Since blogs buzzed so many bands so hard, they sorta have to 'regulate' the buzz by being more critical (usually in a generic, predictable way), but this is sorta the only thing that can somewhat preserve 'the voice' of most blogsites.

Even though harsh vibe blogging is now 'mainstream', we're still missing something. We're still missing quality products that inspire authentic 'blog treatment' by blogosphere. Blogs are sorta just 'running in place' in 2k10, since the content has been 'mediocre at best.' Unfortunately, we might not see another quality album during 2k10. We might get 'buzz albums', but it will be difficult 2 tell 'what is buzz' and what has 'universal appeal.'

It seems like we are entering the 'transitioning out' of 2k10 phase. Think Arcade Fire and Panda Bear will release albums, but feel like every1 has already made up their mind on how they will feel about them, so it doesn't even really matter. 2k10 is 'in the books', unless a completely new buzzband and/or genre emerges. We were so fortunate 2 get a bountiful buzzband harvest in 2k9, that it seems mad unlikely that 2k10's harvest will provide us with a similar crop.

I think this new Cut Copy MP3 means that we should just sorta focus on 2k11. 'Go thru the motions' as we end 2k10, but the most exciting news will be bands announcing their 2k11 plans. If 2k10 bands want to be taken seriously, they need to adjust their album cycle to fit in with 'the big guns' of 2k11. If the mp3 buzzosphere can survive, we will need all of the 'most talented artists' to compete head to head in one year, to inspire the most discussion/backlash/authentic buzz possible.

The new Cut Copy song is filled with 'positive vibes' to help us forget about negative wave meme artists like M.I.A. and what a huge letdown 2k10 was. It seems 'strategically created' to sound like what is 'now' and what 'might be next' but also 'pay homage to the past.' Feel like that is what 'fans and critics want to hear.' Always good to hear 'quality mp3s' instead of just talking urself into lofi/chillwave all year.

Feel like I might 'cry from happiness' from this song. Just represents a 'new beginning', a 'clean slate', a 'new hope.' Going to take the hand of Cut Copy and pretend it is 2k11 already.

2k10: h8 u / don't miss u / might learn 2 <3 u some time in the future [via helping me appreciate 2k11]

Are you vibing out to this Cut Copy song?
Are you more pumped about 2k11 with a new Cut Copy release + a possible new AnCo record + chillwave sophomore albums?
Does it sound like something 'refreshing' that we needed 2 recontextualize what it means to be a buzzband?
Is this a candidate for 'song of 2k10' or should it be considered a '2k11 product'?
Are you pumped that 2k10 is 'in the books' and we are sorta moving on?
Can 2k10 be 'saved' or should we just pretend anything 'good' that happens from this point on is part of 2k11?
When we get to January 1, 2011, is there a change that it might be blog year 2k12?
Will you be pissed if MGMT and M.I.A. 'release an album in 2k11' just to ruin chill vibes?
Will Cut Copy's next album help them to surpass Animal Collective as 'the most respected modern indie band' since their songs are probably 'more listenable' / 'more likable' if you look at their catalogs side by side?
Is Cut Copy the 'early frontrunner' for 2k11 Album of The Year?

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Timeless Australian electro band Cut Copy

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Memehijack via Swissmiss by Justin David Cox

Yall. Was just browsing the internet and saw this flyer thing. Does n e 1 know if Cut Copy has a new album coming out? Did they create a flyer to promote their upcoming album IN GHOST COLOURS? Kinda confused. I h8 the internet because nothing has an authentic context. u just kinda have 2 guess what everything means. The internet would be better if there was some sort of unified wikipedia tagging system that gave everything a bit more 'meaning'/'context.'

Does any one know what the key on the bottom left corner is? My Dell desktop keyboard has a "C" and a "V" key, but there isn't one with that weird symbol on it. Might have to get a USB keyboard attachment or download a 'weird characters' app. I hope that some1 makes an 'app store' for PCs. Personal Computers could use some of the functionality that iPhones have. Does n e 1 else agree/want to start a 'startup' with me?

I have a lot of ideas about technology and user experiences, but need to go to technical college to be able to execute them. Might regret going down the 'design school' route. :-(

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Timeless Australian electro band Cut Copy

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When I heard this remix by Cut Copy of Maroon 5's "This Love", a lot of stuff went through my head:

• Has Cut Copy officially 'made it'?
• Why is Maroon 5 trying 2 be alt and having a remix contest?
• Why is Maroon 5 releasing a 'remix album'?
• Are we about to enter the era of excessive REMIX products by mainstream artists?
• Should I 'give this remix a chance'?
• Could I imagine lead singer Adam Levine as an 'authentic disco singer over a DFA-sounding product'?
• Will I ever be able to think of the world as not being a constant struggle between mainstream & alt?
• Would I be more open to this remix if James Murphy/Frankmusik/Girl Talk/some other alt-male singer was singing?

Is this remix authentic? Do yall like it, or does it make u uncomfortable?

[MP3]
Maroon 5 This Love (Cut Copy Galactic Beach House Mix)

Myspaces
http://www.myspace.com/cutcopy
Cut Copy has 74142 friends.
http://www.myspace.com/maroon5
Maroon 5 has 338427 friends.

DLed from
http://masshyperbole.blogspot.com/2008/12/cut-copy.html

This song will always be an anthem for females with no personalities who listen to 'alternative hits within the top 40', and will eventually develop into a soft rock staple in 2k15.

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Timeless Australian electro band Cut Copy

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Does an authentic disco band like Hercules and Love Affair automatically transform any song into a 100% authentic experience, even if they are 'mainstream alt legends' like Cut Copy?

I feel like Hercules & Love Affair is so authentic that my parents 'made me listen 2 it' as a kid or something.

[MP3]
Cut Copy Far Away (Hercules and Love Affair Remix)

Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/cutcopy
http://www.myspace.com/herculesandloveaffair

Buy
http://www.modularpeople.com/cutcopy/

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Timeless Australian electro band Cut Copy

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"We can remix yall." -The Cut Copies in this pic

I had never listened to the Kaiser Chiefs because their name made them sound like a bad 90s band. However, now that Cut Copy remixed them, I gave them a chance. I h8 how closed minded I can be sometimes, yall. Should I take a Diversity Awareness class?

Which well-respected band has done the most remixes? Maybe Van She? The Teenagers? Jousteece? Should you have a 2:1 ratio of originals-to-remixes if you are a legitimate band? Or like a 10:1 if u want 2 be authentic, or maybe a 1:10 if ur a startup trivial electro producer.

N e ways, if there was a bloghouse radio station, this song would be on it.

[MP3]
Kaiser Chiefs Never Miss A Beat (Cut Copy Remix)

mp3 heist from
http://discodust.blogspot.com/2008/09/cut-copy-run-hide-survive.html

Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/kaiserchiefs
http://www.myspace.com/cutcopy

<3 bloggable hits <3

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Timeless Australian electro band Cut Copy

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[Photo by GaranceDore]

I remember during the bloghouse glory days of 2k7, LARGE PRINT TEES were seen every where. It was basically the same as having a shirt with no words on it, cuz words became s0 meaningless... Kinda like 'the internet.' Just 2 many words 4 every1 2 read.

N e ways... is wearing a LONDON FASHION GEEK shirt to London Fashion Week kind of like wearing the t-shirt of a band that you are going to see live in concert? Have u ever worn your large print tee Cut Copy shirt to a Cut Copy concert?

But SRSLY...what are the best LARGE PRINT TEE shirts of all time?
How about this man-turned-internet-meme?

Philebrity]

Should I get a 'large print' tattoo on my chest? In a way, text is really the best way to communicate. I h8 tattoos that are 'meaningful doodles.'

XX BONUS MASKED DJS IN LARGE PRINT TEES XX

Whatever happened 2: the Banger Economy/Masked DJs?

You might know the progressive record label MODULAR as the legal owners of some of your favourite bands like Cut Copy, The Presets, Ladyhawke, New Young Pony Club, or Van She. I was really intrigued by their latest marketing campaign for their new t-shirts.

I know that masked DJs were big in 2k8.1, but are they really a significant enough demographic to dedicate a high-quality press photo to? If DJs wear a mask for too long, will it take over their bodies? Is this what happened to Daft Punk?

I think these photos might be a statement about the way America treats prisoners of the war on terror.

It might actually be a good business practice to take away attention from a model's alt presence while they are wearing your product. For example, there is the classic Dim Mak collection photo with a kutie who other girls might be jealous of and a kreepie in the background who might not be edgy enough to encourage bros to buy the shirts.

Do u think these models wear the shuttershade shirts when they go out with groups of their closest friends?

Overall, I'd say the trashbag-skinned Modular photos might be a design & marketing success. While part of me feels bad for the model who can't breathe, I'm glad I can just focus on the t-shirt and not some alt who has a deep gaze into the distance.

Buy/Info About these kute shirts
http://www.modularpeople.com/blog/?p=183

HYPERBOLE said that this remix is the #1 remix of 2k8. I can't believe we are halfway through 2k8. I thought the electro world would have been over by now, but it's still going strong. Maybe we all have something to live for after all.

But this rmx is srsly pretty g00d. It makes me want to go on a meaningful road trip with a group of my closest friends.

[MP3]
Midnight Juggernauts Dystopia (Cut Copy Remix)

Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/midnightjuggernauts
http://www.myspace.com/cutcopy

When are there too many remixes? Does too many rmxes take away value from your product? Is it shortsighted to think that 'the more rmxes, the better'?

[Where connections = remixes]

I rlly like Cut Copy, and all of these authorized remixes by artists who are relevant/worthy of remixing them, but as a consumer, it is natural for me to want a new product.
"Hearts on Fire" already has rmxes by:

• Knightlife
• Joakim
• Holy Ghost
• Midnight Juggernauts
• Damage
• (some1 else?)

Should there be a limit on the number of remixes that can be done on one song? I'd say 3.5 is a safe number, but usually you should have 1 great dance remix, and an additional banger or 'concept' remix based on ur band's brand. If u worked for a major independent electro indie record label, what would u suggest during a brainstorming session?

[MP3]
Cut Copy Hearts on Fire (Aeroplane Remix)

Get the DAMAGE remix of "Hearts on Fire" here
http://masshyperbole.blogspot.com/2008/06/company.html

Srry I don't post MP3s as much. I only rlly p0st the stuff that I like, so it makes it tuff sometimes. Forgetting how to post mp3s is kind of like 'not being intimate with some1 4 a while' but then 'learning how to love/make love again' once you have found a 'mate who understands u.'

N e ways, here is a blatant blogville hit. I remember when I used to not take KNIGHTLIFE seriously because I thought their myspace picture was too-gimmicky-to-be-real, but then some1 told me they are real because they are endorsed by Cut Copy.

(I still refuse to take CHEWY CHOCOLATE COOKIES seriously based on their name/imagery).

This posted MP3 might be my fave Cut Copy Rmx off 'In Ghost Colours' since that one Boys Noize rmx.

[MP3]
Cut Copy Hearts On Fire (Knightlife Remix)

Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/dancewithknightlife
http://www.myspace.com/cutcopy

XX BONUS KNIGHT COVERAGE XX

R.I.P. Heath. We still miss u. Nvr 4get.

Who do u Never Forget more: Heath Ledger or M.I.A.?

<3 bathroom pix <3

[Photo by We Know What u did last night]
Few artists are able to get strong brand-enhancing remixes from heavy hitters. Most rmxes are just kind of like 'I guess I should create more versions of my product.'

If I were an artist or rcrd lbl who was in the process of formulating a marketing strategy, I would ask myself, "How could I get a bunch of shitty mp3 blogs to blog about my artist to have a perpetual presence on hype machine?" The key would be getting either the endorsement from a top tier blog, or just having your artist remixed by an artist who is in the HypeMachine Top 20.

I think Ladyhawke has a good opportunity to be more than just 'another artist on electro blog.' She can be a relevant artist who even makes her way to the long tail of crappy music blogs that post things for the sake of 'reporting news', 'posting popular mp3s to get hits', and 'reBlogging what the most respected blogs blog about.' When it comes to getting to the top of hypemachine, you need to do more than just get blurbed about on 5 electro blogs. The key to the hypemachine is getting blogged about on as many crappy blogs as possible (the ones that post radiohead on a weekly basis).

Or you can just get blurbed about in Pitchfork.

Another interesting issue with HypeMachine is the fact that women don't really dominate the hypemachine Charts. Other than Madonna, Feist, M.I.A., and Santogold, I can't remember too many women who topped the charts (which are usually reserved for meaningful-core bands & bands that r kute+sound interesting). I just picture a lot of alt bros who use hype machine to search for women only when they need to make a playlist for a mainstream girl who they are trying to seduce.

Anyways, I think Ladyhawke has only had quality remixes done of "Paris Is Burning," as opposed to just a bunch of shitty remixes. Utilizing Cut Copy & Peaches is definitely a brand-strengthener.

I wonder if Modular makes their signed artists remix their other artists. Is there a REMIX CLAUSE on the record contract that says "You have to rmx at least 2 of our other artists." I hope so, cuz that's 'good business'/excellent forced cross-branding.

[MP3s (STREAM ONLY)]
Ladyhawke - Paris is Burning (Cut Copy Remix)

Ladyhawke - Paris is Burning (Peaches Remix)

Myspaces
http://www.myspace.com/ladyhawkerock
http://www.myspace.com/cutcopy
http://www.myspace.com/peaches

XX BONUS PEACHES MUSINGS XX
I wonder how Peaches' career would have gone if she didn't write that song about fucking away pain/sucking on her titties.

Did u know Peaches was Feist's roommate when they lived in Canada?
Do u remember Feist? She was in that CD player thingy commercial.

Is Peaches the Karl Rove of women in music?

XX BONUS XX
INTERVIEW WITH LADYHAWKE
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ARieXIAyM&hl=en]

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Timeless Australian electro band Cut Copy

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The Teenagers - "Make It Happen"

Merok has to be applauded for doing such a good job with what we can always assume is a limited alt-video budget. It does a good job of strengthening the Teenagers brand, and utilizing Tron technology. It's also positive that they went back to the "Starlett Johansson" model of making kute/orgasmic faces into the camera.

Cut Copy - "Hearts On Fire"

I think the Cut Copy music video era peaked when "Saturdays" was made. I don't know how I feel about the image of the Cut Copy guy "acting" in this video. But I feel kind of badhttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif 4 him, though, because sometimes when I don't get tugged for a while, I feel like it's raining on me no matter what I try to do to get my mind off it. Maybe I have always had a different vision of what ur Hearts being on Fire meant. In my head, it involves Grey Goose, Sparks, alt broads, tugjobs, drunk txt messages, DJs with masks on, and other stuff that would make my heart be on fire 4 some1 to reach out to them 2nite. Overall, the video reminds me of how awkwardly underwhelming videos for good/upbeat songs can be, kind of like the video for Phoenix's "Too Young."

Tal Bachman - "She's So High"

If this song is remixed by 2010's best producers, it could really be 2009's "Young Folks."

Seen any good music videos lately?

In HIPSTER RUNOFF's pre-alt bro era, Carles dedicated a lot of time for trying to figure out which country was winning the electro-war. Does the best music in the world come from France or Australia? Or a different country?

With two more products from Cut Copy (Australia) and Ladyhawke (New Zealand, a country recently annexed by Australia), it's still a toss up. I wonder if we will ever find the answers we are looking for in our lives', or in the electro-war.

[MP3]
Cut Copy - Hearts On Fire (Midnight Juggernauts Remix) [zShare]
Ladyhawke - Paris Is Burning (Alex Gopher Remix) [zShare]

NOTE: My mp3 hosting account was suspended for posting that Usher MSTRKRFT RMX. It will be back in future posts. <3 <3 yall.

Myspaces
http://www.myspace.com/ladyhawkerock
http://www.myspace.com/alexgopher
http://www.myspace.com/midnightjuggernauts
http://www.myspace.com/cutcopy

is that you can be an electro-baby.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98eF_Q_ejy4&hl=en]
How young were u the first time that lights and music were on your mind?

In 10 years, I wonder if this kid will be the guy who says, "Yeah. I've been listening to Cut Copy since I was in diapers. My parents would drive me to school and listen to their hit album In Ghost Colours."

Did your parents listen to rlly cool music when you were a kid? Sonic Youth? Oh, just the usual. James Taylor.

[Video from The Mod Blog]

What do you think of the Crystal Castles logo? Do you think they ripped off the Chanel logo? Are you more disappointed with Crystal Castles for being unoriginal, or do you think Justice ripped off the Bible/Jesus/God?

Maybe Cut Copy should use the CC logo, too.

Do u know any bands that could use this logo?

Hey are you going to buy the new CUT COPY album?

It's always exciting when a band that has the conceptual fortitude to execute an entire album comes out with a new product.

I feel like if someone embedded an iTunes application in my head, Cut Copy would probably be one of the bands that dominated the Lifetime Top 25 Most Played Playlist. Their previous album Bright Like Neon Love is probably one of the most accessible albums, when it comes to 'people who are about to start listening to way too much electronic music.' I remember when they released the single for "So Haunted" a while ago, and I didn't really appreciate it without the context of the whole album.

Don't you consider the song "Saturdays" by Cut Copy to be one of the all-time great songs that EVERYBODY appreciates? In terms of pop-appeal, I'd say it's in the same league as Daft Punk's "One More Time," except you can kind of understand when people HATE that song.

Stream the entire album below.

[This may not be viewable in your RSS reader.]

How do U feel about the new album?
Do U like it? Was it worth the wait?
What songs do you want to be remixed next? Who should remix it?
What's ur favourite transition on the album?
How many other modern bands can produce an album that's strong from top 2 bottom?
Does this album solidify Australia's grasp on the trophy for 'Best Continent+Country for Music in 2k8'?
Will this be considered the best album of 2k8?
How many people will comment about CUT COPY being overrated?
CUT COPY: Better than the Beach Boys?
CUT COPY: Did they kill bangers?
When will myspace take Cut Copy on tour? Should they move to LA?

Buy at inSound
http://www.insound.com/Cut_Copy_In_Ghost_Colours_CD/productmain/p/INS42447/

[MP3]
Cut Copy So Haunted

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

XX BONUS VIDEO XX

I was watching this video of Cut Copy LIVE, and the way it is edited + the imagery gave me a great/hilarious visualization of the band to envision while I'm listening to their album.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIdUJT0MtFI&hl=en]
The lead singer is wearing a Spurs t-shirt. Do you think that's who he thinks will win the NBA Finals this year?

I'm not sure how long these songs have been up, but there's some new Cut Copy songs streaming at their myspace. It sounds like this new album is going to be just the right sound to capitalize on the both the electro-niche and the newly formed 'we're sort of tribute rock, like MGMT, so you should appreciate us or else you don't appreciate music' niche.

The songs are definitely good enough to change your myspace profile song to, so you can say, "Yeah. That was my profile song like 6 months ago" in 4 months.

Stream Cut Copy
http://www.myspace.com/cutcopy

Download a Myspace Ripped MP3 if you're into that kind of thing here:
http://www.wavesatnight.com/2008/03/16/ghost-colours-update/

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Timeless Australian electro band Cut Copy

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DISCO TEXAS continues to make progress into reality.

Moulinex's Cut Copy remix was distributed a week or two ago in a secret email between some of the world's top bloggers. It's easy to blog about both Cut Copy and Moulinex, making Cut Copy - Lights and Music (Moulinex Remix).mp3 a [HIGHLY BLOGGABLE // A PROBABLE HYPE MACHINE POPULAR TRACK].

I think it's pretty interesting to take note of an artist's stock by the strength and notoriety of the remixes that they do. For example, CFCF pulled off the REMIX TRIPLE CROWN of 2007 by remixing Crystal Castles, The Teenagers, and Health. Additionally, the Teenagers might have worked their way into the REMIXER hall of fame with the strength of most of their efforts. There are probably some other obvious ones.

I think Moulinex does a pretty good job of taking songs to a different level. I also posted Moulinex's remix of WSGM's "You Should Be Someone Else," which may have been lost in a PalmsOut Sunday black hole. While of course the Cut Copy rmx is good, I think that the WSGM remix is a better example of Moulinex imposing his sound on the song.

[MP3]
Cut Copy Lights and Music (Moulinex Remix)

WSGM You Should Be Someone Else (Moulinex Remix) [THIS SONG IS FROM ANOTHER PLANET]

Myspaces
http://www.myspace.com/moulinex
http://www.myspace.com/cutcopy
http://www.myspace.com/whensaintsgomachine
www.myspace.com/discotexas

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

Cut Copy: So Australian

Things are looking GREAT for the Aussies in the Australia vs France Music War of 2K8, particularly if the rest of the new Cut Copy album is as great as this song. It's the perfect way to start your weekend.

Preorder "In Ghost Colours" here

[MP3]
Cut Copy Stars

Preview:

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

Most mixes are pretty forgettable, or don't have much function in the lives' of most blog readers + HypeMachine scanners. However, this new Cut Copy mix is worth downloading because:
1. You get to sample some new Cut Copy songs from the upcoming album
2. You get to hear you typical dancey type of mixtape, except they manage to somehow fit PANDA BEAR in there.
3. It's a mixtape that's solid the whole way through.

Visit the blog Bibadibabida to DL it. Might as well pick it up, since you have semi-consistently listened to 'Bright Like Neon Love' over the past 2.5 years.

Here's an MP3 that is as serious as STAR GUITAR and THE MUSIC SOUNDS BETTER WITH YOU.

[MP3]
Cut Copy Zap Zap

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

This Cut Copy edit of I Love Diagrams' "NO WAY OUT" kind of reminds me of a DFA remix.

Get a taste of the Love Diagrams in this video. They have a good sound, and should probably take up a 'getting remixed a lot' business strategy, since they have a more than decent sound, and a cute-enough female lead singer with possible 'that girl from Metric' kind of appeal.

[MP3]

Love of Diagrams No Way Out (Dutch Boys Mix by Cut Copy) [Pretty REC'CD]

Love of Diagrams' Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/LoveOfDiagrams

[Other crap]
If you want some thing to make fun of because it's like a mainstreamer trying to flaunt their knowledge of the alternative music world with their appreciation of typical MTV tunes MTV's Best Songs of 2007. It's a list that will make MTV2 proud.