DA’s Best of 2012 (so far), #2: Dance music heavyweights grace magazine covers
Ever since dance music exploded out of the "underground" and onto the global stage, it's become increasingly difficult to ignore. Magazine covers are generally good indicators of who and what is popular at the time of their release and as such are typically reserved for the hottest models, actors, and musicians of the moment
Hot Chip – Look At Where We Are (Major Lazer Remix)
When we first heard this track on BBC 1 this morning we were shocked. Major Lazer remixing an incredibly mellow, borderline folk, indie rock song? It didn't seem plausible. Lucky for us we were pleasantly surprised. Adding a distinctly Caribbean-dancehall-style to the indie crooner's melancholy lyrics may seem like an unlikely combo but the downtempo beat with Joe Goddard's slow paced vocals are a perfect fit to create a uniquely memorable track.