DALE MIKS

LA-based producer Glenn Dale recently released the chill summer tune UNI (posted here), which features as the opening track in his mix for Golden Scissors (download here). Other tracks include Flight Facilities' With You (listen here), the RAC remix of Mayer Hawthorne's No Strings (download here) and Cool by Le Youth (download here).
 

CHAPTER ONE

The remix / DJ collective RAC aka Andre Allen Anjos, Andrew Maury and Karl Kling has released the compilation Chapter One containing their most popular remixes, including RAC mixes of Classixx, Phoenix, Penguin Prison, Two Door Cinema Club, The Temper Trap and Mayer Hawthorne.

NO STRINGS

SWIMSUIT

The new Cool Kids album will soon hit record stores. In the meantime, enjoy the latest single Swimsuits featuring soul kid Mayer Hawthorne on vocals.

If you're in a swimsuit kinda mood, be sure to check out Electric Relaxation by the Liaison Hotel roofdeck and pool from 7 to 11 this evening.

SOUL IMPRESSIONS

Mayer Hawthorne has released a batch of soulful covers. The EP Impressions can be downloaded from the Stones Throw web site for free.

Opening tune is a cover of the 1972 Isley Brothers soul stomper Work To Do. The song was recorded live in a radio station during Hawthorne's 2010 U.S. winter tour.

Next is an impression of Don't Turn the Lights On - Hawthorne's favorite tune from last year's smashing electro pop album Business Casual by the Canadian duo Chromeo: "On the surface it’s an electro-funk, dance floor filler, but underneath is a brilliant love ballad with lyrics" reminiscent of 70s soul singer Tyrone Davis.

The next three songs are covers of lesser known soul artists: Steve Salazar, Jon Brion and The Festivals. The EP finishes off with a  cover of the 1977 ELO pop gem Mr Blue Sky.