SHREM'S WORLDLY DELIGHTS: "Paixão" + "Volta P'ra Mim" - Heróis Do Mar

I will probably never get tired of discovering 1980's music. Especially the bands I would have never heard of if not for my muso friends from different parts of the world recommending their local vintage treasures to me. It was the case with this cult Portuguese band Heróis Do Mar whom I found so much about this week. Their early 80's significant mix of pop and nu romantic vibes with the subtle reminiscences of disco and punk is right up my street.

[Muito Obrigado Rui + Joana]

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SHREM'S CLUB BIZARRE INTRODUCING: "THE HEAT" + "ALIEN BABIES" - Easter

EASTER are Max Boss and Stine Omar Midtsæter. They're based in Berlin. They make minimal electro. They're fearless. They're brazen. They're unique. My latest obsession, literally since yesterday! Both tracks are taken off their self-released album "The Softest Hard". I am beyond intrigued.

[Thank you Alexander for the hint!]

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SHREM'S BIGGIES BUT GOODIES BASKET: "YOU & ME" - Disclosure feat. Eliza Doolittle

Even more exciting times ahead for all Disclosure devotees! First of all the release date for their debut album is finally set, "Settle" is out 3rd June via PMR Records and is shaping to be one of the biggest dance records in a rather long while. The anticipation around it has been gradually building up through the staggering run of their sensational singles "What's In Your Head", "Boiling", "Control" and the massively popular top 10 hits "Latch" and "White Noise" with AlunaGeorge. The Lawrence brothers also announced their UK Tour dates via their website and they're spoiling us with one more treat, a brand new fresh anthem "You & Me".

You & Me ft. Eliza Doolittle by Disclosure

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SHREM'S ÜBER-SUBJECTIVE TOP 200 BEST SINGLES OF ALL TIME 50 - 41

50 "MOMMA'S PLACE" - Róisín Murphy (2010)

49 "IM NIN'ALU" - Ofra Haza (1988)

48 "EVERYTHING SHE WANTS" - Wham! (1984)

47 "YOU'RE THE ONE FOR ME" - D'Train (1981)

46 "LOVE WILL SAVE THE DAY" - Whitney Houston (1987)

45 "JIMMY" - M.I.A. (2009)

44 "DOMINOID" - Moloko (1996)

43 "SHOWING OUT (GET FRESH AT THE WEEKEND)" - Mel & Kim (1986)

42 "HOLIDAY" - Madonna (1983)

41 "RHYTHM NATION" - Janet Jackson (1989)

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CHOON OF THE DAY: "LOST IN TIME" - Azari & III + Jori Hulkkonen & VCO Remixes

Dinamo Azari, Alixander III, Starving Yet Full and Fritz Helder, the indestructible Canadian house quartet, are just about to complete their 2 year long worldwide promotion of their spectacular self-titled debut album by releasing the final single "Lost In Time". A stand-out track from the very first listen, it wasn't a surprise but more a hope the tune would eventually get its well deserved individual release. Delectable beats, slick production and divalicious vocals dripping with soul and funk with a pinch of mystery and darkness. This recipe for a dancefloor anthem Azari & III stylee was proven on numerous occasions before. I am particularly excited the single comes with a remix by one of my most beloved djs and producers, Finnish dance scene's darling Jori Hulkkonen. Just ace!

Did you have a chance to check out my Top 10 Favourite Azari & III Remixes list back in March?

Azari & III - Lost In Time by Azari & III

Azari & III - Lost In Time (Jori Hulkkonen Remix) by Azari & III

Azari & III - Lost In Time (VCO Remix) by Azari & III

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SHREM'S BIGGIES BUT GOODIES BASKET: "BACK 2 THE WILD" - Basement Jaxx

Oh how much have we missed Basement Jaxx!!! European dance scene just sounds so much poorer when the London duo is on their break. The wait is over however and we've just been attacked by their signature sonic hybrid of exotic world grooves, monstrously delicious house beats, hyper energy, chaotic production, that obligatory pinch of musical anarchy and good old-fashioned fun. "Back 2 The Wild" sees Basement Jaxx boys returning in top form. Hope we get even more spoiled now with some new album and hopefully new tour announcements as well. The video is an absolute feats for all the kitsch connoisseurs like myself.

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