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Miserable (LA Riots Remix) - Soulwax

Miserable (LA Riots Remix)

by Soulwax

Artist: LA Riots
Genre: Electronic, Electro House
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Looking for a DJ set dedicated face-melting remixes at Coachella? You’ve found them. LA Riots may be one of the only artists at Coachella where their remix work is far more recognizable than any of their original tracks. Actually, off the top of my head, I can’t name any of their singles.

But they are certainly a nice way to gently ease you into the electronic spirits — and by gently ease, I mean jolted so hard, you’ll get aural whiplash. Their style of electro may be slowly dying, but LA Riots keeps it going strong by doing what they know best: party hard with wobbly interpretations of the best electro house.

Soulwax - Miserable (LA Riots Remix).mp3
Bonus Round! LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It (LA Riots Remix).mp3 (they make this song at least bearable!)


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Go (feat. Karen O) - Santigold

Go (feat. Karen O)

by Santigold
album Master of My Make Believe

Artist: Santigold
Genre: Electronic, Hip-hop
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MIA and Santigold could technically be interchangeable; yet, there’s a huge difference between the two: pure energy. Santigold brings it — HARD.

While MIA has… well gone MIA in the past year or so, Santigold has continued to stay somewhat in the spotlight over the years. Always finding great ways to utilize electronic music, Santigold’s style is kept fresh. No cobwebs there! And with a new album coming up soon, there’s no reason to skip out on her performance at Coachella. Santigold’s “Go” featuring Karen O should be enough of a reason to check her out. That song continues to blow me away.

Santigold - Go (feat. Karen O).mp3
Bonus Round! Her newest single, Santigold - Big Mouth.mp3


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Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) - Gotye

Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)

by Gotye
album Making Mirrors

Artist: Gotye
Genre: Indie Rock
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Do you need to see Gotye?

Yup. Do I need to say more? His music speaks for itself.

Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know.mp3
Bonus Round! Gotye - Somebody That I Used Know (Myndset Remix).mp3


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Fade Into You - Mazzy Star

Fade Into You

by Mazzy Star
album So Tonight That I May See

Artist: Mazzy Star
Genre: Dream Pop, Shoegaze, Indie Rock
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LTTP. I am definitely late to the party. Only discovering them about a year ago, Mazzy Star WAS an indie legend from the early 90s and so forth, until their inevitable break-up. Back together again in the late 90s and ever-so-quiet since, we unfortunately lost track of this gorgeous band.

Until now: Mazzy Star hopes to prove to the world that their enchanting dreamy tunes are still relevant now with their first 2012 appearance at Coachella. And what perfect timing too, as they prepare to release their newest album since 1996.  

Mazzy Star - Fade Into You.mp3


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Act On Impulse - We Were Promised Jetpacks

Act On Impulse

by We Were Promised Jetpacks
album In the Pit of the Stomach

Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks
Genre: Indie Rock, Post-Punk
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Honestly, the band’s name along should guarantee a spot in your busy schedule at Coachella. Anything with jetpacks is awesome in my books.

No seriously, jetpacks are awesome. And so is this band. A little dark at times, but they have so much energy that packs a hard punch that will surely send your music senses off the charts. Now, if only they would fly around the stages of Coachella wearing fully-functional jetpacks…

We Were Promised Jetpacks - Act On Impulse.mp3


There’s so many unfinished attempts “365” blogs of taking a photograph every day. No doubt a tough feat, but I’ve rarely seen anyone completely finish one.

Thusly, MAJOR props must be given to this girl, who took 1 second of VIDEO every day to compile an epic montage of her entire year accompanied by the fitting tunes of LCD Soundsystem’s All My Friends. 

Warning: Will cause instant realization of how dull your own life is.

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Lost In My Mind - The Head and The Heart

Lost In My Mind

by The Head and The Heart
album The Head and The Heart

Artist: The Head and the Heart
Genre: Indie, Folk Pop
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Chill out ya’ll. At Coachella, it’s nice to take a break from all that loud electronic buzz and relish in the tranquility found in folk pop!

And unfortunately, there’s not much of that in this year’s Coachella. So I urge all of you to check out this fine Seattleite band. The second it starts, 84.7% percent of people instantly relax (Source: Me). With a sound that’s vaguely reminiscent of Fleet Foxes inspired Arcade Fire (a worthy comparison), this is a band that is merits your attention on Day 2.

The Head and The Heart - Lost In My Mind.mp3
Bonus Round! The Head and The Heart - Down In The Valley.mp3