2 Different Weekends, 3 Different Remixes

Yes, I'm aware that it's one of those 4 days of the week that does not involve the fun activities that sprout from Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. However, these three tracks will definitely make you feel like it is indeed the weekend. (Also, I'm just trying to post all the songs I've been meaning to post before it becomes 2015 and they're all officially outdated). Anyways, Oliver Nelson brings his bubbly beats to a new level of outstanding in his remix of Priory's "Weekend." It's groovy, sensational, and one of those tracks that I've listening to over and over again.

Priory - Weekend (Oliver Nelson Remix)

If you haven't heard Vérité yet, you better check yourself and that's the truth. (Ha). This remix of their version of the "Weekend" by Penguin Prison is upbeat and bouncy but in an unexpected, darker way--I'm guessing due to the minor tones of the song's vocals. But it works and I've been obsessed with it for quite awhile.

Vérité - Weekend (Penguin Prison Remix)

Molina brings more of an electro house vibe to their "Weekend," which unearths an unknown energy from this track. The drops are pretty explosive and exemplary of an overall solid remix.

Vérité - Weekend (Molina Remix)

Golden

This track by Lincoln Jesser has stuck with me for awhile and, as per usual, I have waited a substantial amount of time to post it. Nonetheless, I adore the contagious optimistic vibes of "Golden," which still seems shiny and brand new to me. I love this strange and blended genre of electro/pop/alternative.

Lincoln Jesser - Golden

***Bonus: Another upbeat track, "Tops."


Lincoln Jesser - Tops

Shooting Stars (Cover)

Upon seeing "Shooting Stars" listed as a cover, I was immediately intrigued. For me, the original of this track by Bag Raiders became an instant classic and a staple in my musical repertoire. Honestly, it doesn't seem like Elephante changed the song this much, which is a good thing because it retains its fantastic aura with a little added electro house energy, making it all the more danceable. Thus, I can't complain.

Elephante - Shooting Stars (Bag Raiders Cover)

Way to be Loved

I haven't stopped listening to this track since I heard it a few weeks ago. The stellar lo-fi vibes emitted from the whispery vocals of Jane Penny speak volumes for this one and have a way of putting the listener at an unanticipated ease when combined with the light and airy instrumentals, particularly the guitar riffs. After hearing "Way to be Loved," I was of course compelled to explore previous releases by Tops, specifically from their latest album Picture You Staring. It's fascinating to me to see how musicians today pull inspiration from totally different decades to create something that we deem "modern." Check out the slow "Outside" below "Way to be Loved" to see what I mean (lots of 80s-like influences, but with modern-day indie stuff combined). I am a huge fan and would love to hear more from Tops in the future.

Tops - Way to be Loved

Tops - Outside

We Were Young (Sascha Kloeber Remix)

I wasn't able to find out much about SRTW because it seems like this is the only track that they've released. Nonetheless, I love this calming track that reiterates the plethora of mistakes I'm making right now. But "we were young.. we were having fun" so it's cool right? Pretty much, yeah. That's always a solid enough excuse for me at the moment to be honest...

SRTW - We Were Young (Sascha Kloeber Remix)