March Toonz

Here’s our selections for March – remember these are in no order, they are just tracks that have caught our imagination this month.  We’d love to hear about your favourites!

Paul has picked …

Just Jack       ~ Embers (Bimbo Jones Mix) The first time I heard this track I was a little disappointed because I loved the last album and this was not what I expected.  As time’s gone on I now love it – it’s brilliantly different!  The Bimbo Jones mix means it also works on the dancefloor – genius!

Calvin Harris ~ I’m Not Alone (Deadmau5 mix) Possibly the tune of 2009 … I feel the same way about this as I did about ‘Lola’s Theme’ by the Shapeshifters in 2004. The track has a really distict sound, which leads me on to …

Deadmau5 & Kaskade       ~ I Remember As my knowledge of ‘what’s hot now’ grows, I’m becoming more aware of the stuff that’s out there and about to explode.  Anyone reading this who really knows their stuff will know all about Deadmau5 – I knew a bit but now … well, you’ve just got to love this guy – oh how I wish I was 19 again!

Röyksopp ~ Happy Up Here … A wonderful riff that always brings a smile to my face (and goodness knows I need the help sometimes). As well as the original version there is also a wicked brass band version and I also have a terrific mash up with Janet Jackson’s ‘Pleasure Principle’ .

Metro Station ~ Shake It – pure power pop from a band featuring, son of Billy Ray and brother of Millie, Trace Cyrus.  In 1979 we had the Knack with My Sharonna, thirty years on my kids have Metro Station.

Joe’s choices …

K.I.G ~ Heads, Shoulders, Kneez & Toez – this track was requested for my first gig and when I first heard it, I wasn’t sure. However, its grown on me and I’m sure its gonna hit high in the charts.

Asher Roth ~ I Love College – A very laid back tune with good lyrics. I hope college is as good as he describes! 😉

Chipmunk ~ Chip Diddy Chip – This is the first big single from the 18 year old London MC. Could he be the next Dizzee…

Dizzee Rascal ~ Bonkers – This track may not yet be familiar to many as it isn’t yet released. It’s a great tune, could it be as big as Dance Wiv Me?

The Killers ~ Spaceman (Sander Van Doorn Remix)– An interesting dance mix of The Killers latest hit. Love it 🙂