Dancing Astronaut’s Top 25 Underground Artists of 2012: 15-6
The underground had a big year in the US in 2012 and we only felt it appropriate to highlight some of these amazing artists independently from potentially bigger or more commercial artists in the dance music world today. We considered the year these artists have had in terms of production, live sets, and overall influence. We also generally picked artists we love and admire; artists we feel are extremely important to pushing electronic music forward. This list of 25 names includes legends and young guns alike, but we can assure you that every single one of these artists is incredibly talented and is well worth a listen or a trip to a club for a live set. Picking up where we left off yesterday, we will continue the countdown with our picks from #15 to the #6 spot.
Hot Chip – How Do You Do (Todd Terje + James Zabiela Remixes)
One of the finest tracks off of Hot Chip's new album gets the remix treatment from two remarkable producers. The indie disco jam, "How Do You Do," gets a melodic makeover by Scandinavian Todd Terje. James Zabiela's impression favors the deeper, techy side of things -- centered around a dazzling bass line and distinct vocal spouts.