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We enjoyed The Sound of Arrows' 12" so much that we are officially beginning musicaddiction's inaugural free give away contest celebrating our two year anniversary. Since this is such a special occasion there will be two winners and two ways to enter. Two Prizes: One of two beautiful, white 12" vinyls from the magical Swedish pop duo The Sound of Arrows. In The Clouds is The Sound of Arrows international debut on Neon Golden Records; featuring breathtaking artwork, this limited release (250 copies US) is mind meltingly enjoyable. Check out our previous coverage for a listen. Two ways to enter:

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The Twelves - The Twelfth Hour.mp3 [audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/The_Twelves_-_The_Twelfth_Hour.mp3] Here is another great mix, this time from Brazilian remixing duo The Twelves. The mix aired this past Sunday night on BBC Radio 1 . The Twelves are slated to release an EP of original content this coming January, so get excited for that. Also, check after the jump for a listening widget of the broadcast. myspace - hypem - more -

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Club 8 - Jesus, walk with me.mp3
[audio:../audio/Club_8_-_Jesus_walk_with_me.mp3]

Club 8 - Jesus, walk with me (The Sound of Arrows remix).mp3
[audio:../audio/Club_8_-_Jesus_walk_with_me+%28The_Sound_of_Arrows_remix%29.mp3]

This remix is anything but new, but I felt it was noteworthy because of its deviance from the traditional 'remix'. Nowadays remixing has become easier and more pervasive, however, the quality has suffered in a majority of the creations. This remix is a sublime example of reworking and rebuilding a piece to not only sound different, but also to create a new experience through reinterpretation; all while avoiding remix clichés.
club8.org - myspace - ma/club8 | soa.com - myspace - ma/soa

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Last week The xx released a new remix of the song You've Got the Love, a cover by Florence + the Machine of a popular house track by The Source featuring Candi Staton.

As if that genealogy wasn't complicated enough, Hate Something Beautiful, the blog that showcased the track, left out some of the back story. The original track was actually a mash-up of an semi-unreleased piece sung by Candi Staton for a documentary, combined with a house track collaboration between Mark "Hot Rod" Trollan, and DJ Frankie Knuckles, made popular by the ladder.

What Paul intended to inquire was if this was the "[b]est remix of a cover of a mash-up of a collaboration and a obscure vocal track ever?" but that doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.

I find the metamorphosis of this simple song to be astounding, and hope to preserve the entire evolution here. Previously one would need a discerning ear to weed out the popular mistitled streams available on YouTube, as well as a detectives sleuth to sort out conflicting wikipedia articles. No more. I present to you, the evolution of You Got the Love.

Candi Staton - You've Got The Love (Original 1986 Version).mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/ygtl/Candi_Staton_-_Youve_Got_The_Love_(Original_1986_Version).mp3]

Frankie Knuckles - Your Love.mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/ygtl/Frankie_Knuckles_-_Your_Love.mp3]

The Source feat Candi Staton - You Got the Love (1989 Bootleg).mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/ygtl/The_Source_feat_Candi_Staton_-_You_Got_the_Love_(Original_1989_Bootleg).mp3]

The Source feat Candi Staton - You Got the Love (Now Voyager Mix).mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/ygtl/The_Source_feat_Candi_Staton_-_You_Got_the_Love_(Now_Voyager_Mix).mp3]

Florence and the Machine - You've Got the Love.mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/ygtl/Florence_and_the_Machine_-_Youve_Got_the_Love.mp3]

Florence and the Machine - You've Got the Love (The xx Rmx).mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/ygtl/Florence_and_the_Machine_-_Youve_Got_the_Love_(The_xx_Rmx).mp3]
some sources : youtube, youtube, youtube, discog, wikipedia, wikipedia

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• Weekend Mix 2.zip

Erik Hassle - Hurtful (Penguin Prison Rmx).mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/WeekendMix2/02-Erik_Hassle_-_Hurtful_(Penguin_Prison_Rmx).mp3]

Pop Levi - Dita Dimon (Cory Enemy Rmx).mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/WeekendMix2/03-Pop_Levi_-_Dita_Dimon_(Cory_Enemy_Rmx).mp3]

Tiesto (with Tegan and Sarah) - I Feel It in My Bones.mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/WeekendMix2/04-Tiesto_(with_Tegan_and_Sarah)_-_I_Feel_It_in_My_Bones.mp3]

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• Weekend Mix #3.zip

Warpaint - Krimson.mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/WeekendMix3/02_Warpaint_-_Krimson.mp3]

Florence and the Machine - You Got The Love (The XX Rmx).mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/WeekendMix3/03_Florence_and_the_Machine_-_You_Got_The_Love_(The_XX_Rmx).mp3]
Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets.mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/WeekendMix3/04_Ellie_Goulding_-_Under_The_Sheets.mp3]

Jesus Christ (The Indie Band) - Is This Really What You Want?.mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/WeekendMix3/05_Jesus_Christ_(The_Indie_Band)_-_Is_This_Really_What_You_Want_.mp3]

Syntaks - Sudden Dream.mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/WeekendMix3/06_Syntaks_-_Sudden_Dream.mp3]

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Metric - Help I'm Alive (80Kidz Remix).mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/Metric_-_Help_I%27m_Alive_%2880Kidz_Remix%29.mp3]

Flashback to this past spring, Metric released their first LP in four years and the remixes overflowed. This new remix, released in support of the Metric's new acoustic EP, Plug In, Plug Out available today on amazon, also holds up well against the torrent of those preceding it. Help I'm Alive is probably one of my favorite songs this year. Also check the upcoming US tour info and Plug In, Plug Out listening widget after the jump.
ilovemetric.com â€" myspace â€" hypem â€" amazon - 10.28.09 â€" Burton Cummings Theatre â€" Winnipeg, MB 10.29.09 â€" The Odeon â€" Saskatoon, SK 10.30.09 â€" Big 4 (Stampede Park) â€" Calgary, AB 10.31.09 â€" Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium â€" Edmonton, AB 11.02.09 â€" Kelowna Community Theatre â€" Kelowna, BC 11.03.09 â€" Orpheum Theatre â€" Vancouver, BC 11.16.09 â€" Town Ballroom â€" Buffalo, NY 11.17.09 â€" Portland City Music Hall â€" Portland, ME 11.18.09 â€" Webster â€" Hartford, CT 11.19.09 â€" Lupo’s â€" Providence, RI 11.20.09 â€" House of Blues â€" Boston, MA 11.21.09 â€" Northern Lights â€" Clifton Park, NY 11.23.09 â€" Ram’s Head Live! â€" Baltimore, MD 11.24.09 â€" Mr. Small’s â€" Pittsburgh, PA 11.25.09 â€" Electric Factory â€" Philadelphia, PA 11.27.09 â€" Neighborhood Theatre â€" Charlotte, NC 11.28.09 â€" Center Stage â€" Atlanta, GA 11.29.09 â€" Republic â€" New Orleans, LA 11.30.09 â€" Warehouse Live â€" Houston, TX 12.01.09 â€" La Zona Rosa â€" Austin, TX 12.02.09 â€" Palladium Ballroom â€" Dallas, TX

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The Killers vs La Roux - Smile Like You're Bulletproof.mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/the-killers-vs-la-roux-smile-like-youre-bulletproof-sugamotor.mp3]

La Roux - Bulletproof.mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/La_Roux_-_Bulletproof.mp3]

So I am a couple months late on catching the La Roux fever, but this recent mash-up made it worth posting. Been stuck in my head all week.
laroux.co.uk - myspace - hypem - amazon

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Club 8 - Jesus, walk with me.mp3
[audio:../audio/Club_8_-_Jesus_walk_with_me.mp3]

Club 8 - Jesus, walk with me (The Sound of Arrows remix).mp3
[audio:../audio/Club_8_-_Jesus_walk_with_me+%28The_Sound_of_Arrows_remix%29.mp3]

This remix is anything but new, but I felt it was noteworthy because of its deviance from the traditional 'remix'. Nowadays remixing has become easier and more pervasive, however, the quality has suffered in a majority of the creations. This remix is a sublime example of reworking and rebuilding a piece to not only sound different, but also to create a new experience through reinterpretation; all while avoiding remix clichés.
club8.org - myspace - ma/club8 | soa.com - myspace - ma/soa

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Clock Opera - Alouette.mp3
[audio:../audio/Clock_Opera_-_Alouette.mp3]

Clock Opera - White_Noise.mp3
[audio:http://music-addiction.com/audio/Clock_Opera_-_White_Noise.mp3]

Clock Opera's architect Guy Connelly describes his work as 'Chop Pop', highlighting the deconstruction of sounds and reassembling the micro samples and electronic blips into complex soundscapes. Regardless of taxonomy, his work wholly satisfies my palatable desire for strongly orchestrated, electronic infused pop. White Noise came out today and was found at Illegal Tender (+interview). Also keep your ears open for an impending Marina and the Diamonds remix by Clock Opera that Neon Gold Records has been teasing me with for almost a week now.
myspace - hypem - puregroove -
A here is another that I couldn't not post: Clock Opera - Once And For All.mp3
[audio:../audio/Clock_Opera_-_Once_And_For_All.mp3]

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