iikagen-metronome

SWP Rocks!!!

2009-10-16T16:32:00.010+01:00

Here the set played at Bryan's 21st @ The Studio Warehouse!

Momma's Boy - Maldito Nino (Tom Flynn's Big Momma Remix)
Tiga - Mind Dimension (Pablo Decoder Remix)
Lazy jay - Float my Boat
Twocker - Switch (Original Mix)
Dj Dan - I Dont Care (Electric Soulside Remix)
Sidney Samson - Riverside (Matt Cox Remix)
Project Bassline - Drop The Pressure (Jack Beats 'Rinsed Out Rave' Remix)
Barletta - Boggle
Sawgood - Ctrl Ur Brain (Calvertron's Jedi Mind Trick Mix)
Franz And Shape - Lump feat. Shrubbn (Joe And Will Ask_ Remix)
Illogical - Poor People Never Die (Jon-E Industry remix)
Underhall - Digithall(StereoHeroes Remix)
Spencer and Hill - Trespasser (Gigi Barocco Remix)
Crookers - What Up Y'all (Dirty Disco Youth Remix)
Goshi Goshi - The Lock Shot (Barletta Vs Ernold Sane Remix)
Busy P Feat. Murs - To Protect and Entertain (Crookers Remix)
Destroy Disco - Bounce (Bart Bmore Rerub)
Destroy Disco & Top Piper - My Sound (Nick Supply Remix)
Que - Lets Go To My Place
Dada Life - No Need For Machines

- 8BG

Zingolo

2009-09-27T21:57:00.004+01:00

We owe this for Fizzle~~~

Enjoy the strangeness that is Cadbury's Chocolate. :)

-T7E

It Got A Bit Deathy

2009-09-18T23:36:00.011+01:00

Yess, it is late. Yes it is friday. But hey, we made a promise. And since it isn't past the midnight mark... I need to get this post up. Ahhhh shit, I need to upload this mofo! While it's getting done lemme talk to you. I am sick of the file hosting sites... big basterds keep deleting our songs :(. Well in the mean time, we're going to focus on giving you links that won't die. Probably by stealing them from other blogs =/. But do not worry, we will get you them hot 'n' fresh. Expect some new album links too!

In the mean time, I am honoured to present the first iikagen compilation. Consider it a best of the best albums we've all been listening to the past few months. Ahh shite... It's past the 12 mark and I've not even started uploading!

iikagen-metronome Compilation [It Got A Bit Deathy]

Tracklisting:

Jayou – Crack Hands
Justice Vs. Ratatat – We Are Your Friends (Bearbot Remix)
Felix Da Houscat - Kickdrum
Kid CuDi (Feat. MGMT Ratatat) – Pursuit Of Happiness
Metronomy - Not Made For Love (Astronomer Remix)
EEPROM – Flip Da Switch [Bonus Track]
Simian Mobile Disco – Cruel Intentions
DatA – Skywriter
Miike Snow – In Search Of Main
The Bloody Beetroots – Second Streets Have No Names
Phoenix – 1901 (D.L.I.D. remix)
Futurecop! – NASA
Dan Black – Ecstasy
Major Lazer – Keep It Goin Louder (Feat. Nina Sky) (Diplo Remix)
Vampire Weekend – Everywhere (Fleetwood Mac Cover)
PNAU – Shock To My System
Chromeo – 100%

Pretty crazy line-up wouldn't you agree? Enjoy my furry friends. Enjoy. =)

-Courtesy of T7E, 8BG & KZA

HOLY FUCK IT AIN'T KITSUNE

2009-09-14T19:00:00.003+01:00

Yohooho folks!! It's been soo long since I spoke about anything 'sept Kitsune I'm suprised I can still do it! But I love variety so I have been listening to other shit! Yesh so In my search of new music, And by new music I dont mean sutting that's just hit th scenes..It's just kinda new to me( Hell I only realised Muse existed a year ago..Guess that's what happens when you'r brought up on Hip-hop & Rap XD ), I stumbled across STAARK! This band describes themeselves as “electro velvet pop.”

So I was checking out this bands website (Google it Baka :|) and it seems they dig their anime/manga so that makes them supah popular here at the Iikagen Centre >.> and by centre I mean the dark hole me and T7e, 8BG and kzaaws live in O_o.

Without further ado here's ze music

Staark - Think Out Loud

Staark - From the Other Room (demo)

I'll hopefully get a review out on their debut Album "Noises" as soon as they decide to release it :p.

But before that I'd really be intrested in what you think of them... Leave a comment you lazy, lazy, lazy... Even if it's to say "Wow KZA get with the times man, everyone already knows about this band :|"

Peace 4 now

-KZA

P.S We Be having mad site issues! Our file hosting site has gone down the shitter. It'll hopefully get back on it's feet Otherwise we are fuuuuuuuucked O_o . Ehhh guess we'll have to wait and see and hope for the best :p.

P.S.S We're working on getting a player up for the music.

Dreamy...

2009-09-12T06:24:00.003+01:00

Hokay this is just a one-song-post on something that's really popular in the Blogosphere at the moment.

Soko - I'll Kill her

Wow with a voice like that im suprised she even tries to sound threatening ^__^.

-KZA

The Last Of The Kitsune....'Till they Breed ^___^

2009-09-11T18:36:00.001+01:00

And so we come to an end of this Funky Journey(Thank Fuck)! And it was reaaally fun going through all the Kitsune and picking out the best bits ^__^! Although I couldn't be arsed doing it all as quickly as i promised, Even Bloggers have lifes.. :/, Lol aye...

I think I'll start this post the same way Kitsune 7 , with this Really funky tune!

Two Door Cinema Club - Something good can work

This is some wierd stuff but man, i dig it XD

Crystal Fighters - Xtatic Truth (Xtra loud Mix)

Chew Lips - Solo

You guys alrady know i dig this band, but i found out about them on Kitsune and heres a great remis of their musac!

Pheonix - Liztomania

This song is a lil different to what i usually post Eh fuckit pump up the volume and enjoy this Bastard

Maybb - Touring In NY (Short Tour Edit)

Oryte that's all! I just realised I wanna put up every 2nd song. Get this Album!...(Legally ofcourse >.>) . But yeah thats the end of Kitsune Week! Which lasted soo much longer than a week XD! But fuckit! If you didnt enjoy a single song from any of these albums STOP READING MY POSTS DICKHEAD! Anyhu for those who did find new music that's great to hear and look forward to future posts. Oh and don't worry i wont be doing such a lengthy theme ever again! :/ Fucking EVER!

Peace for now

-KZA

P.S If a new Kitsune comes out i'll be on that bitch faster than T7e On Yo' Mamma...And believe you me that shit happens fast ^__^

Dirty Noise!

2009-09-10T23:09:00.002+01:00

Thats right fags & faggettes, DIRTY NO!SE @ NICE N’ SLEAZYS

Some filthy dirty perverted techno to slap in yer puss

Free B4 12/£3 entry

Dirty Kid + DJ Wardy

Fuckin yaldi

Visuals by none other than yours truly! Heres a wee preview

Experiment One from Joe Crogan on Vimeo.

- Joe Crogan

Ragin'

2009-09-10T01:05:00.021+01:00

Oh hello, still kicking about? My sincerest apologies for the delay for a proper post. But hey, if your still tuned in, all of us here appreciate it! :)

Well to get on with the it. My previous post... needs to be revisited. I gave KiD CuDi's album Man on the Moon: End of the Day a goood thorough listen (after posting it up! See, i do care about our viewers!) And I can truly say KiD CuDi may have just saved the life of hip-hop. Fuckin' debut with an album containing MGMT and Ratatat in the same fucking song, then you got something good. That being said, I'm not posting up Pursuit of Happiness. Mainly because it's been blogged to shit already. Instead here's a few of the other tracks that show KiD CuDi's debut would be great even without this track (although it is the best track on it IMO!)

First, I really enjoyed listening to Soundtrack 2 My Life. I get a very nostalgic feel with this song, CuDi discusses his rise to fame and background etc. And one thing I would like to point out is he sings in his songs. Not the greatest singer, but the point is he isn't afraid to sing which means a lot, not completely depending on a quick beat and a constant flow of rapping. Also, note that Common introduces the new Acts, now that's Cool.

KiD CuDi - Soundtrack 2 My Life (Right-Click to save)

Ratatat also produce another song in this album, Alive (Nightmare) and I gotta say it feels more Ratatat's than CuDi's. It's a great thing, it isn't your usual collaborations. The beat has Ratatat's signature eerie and nostalgic feel to it. Great!

KiD CuDi - Alive (Nightmare) (feat. Ratatat) (Right-click to save)

This album has a very dark, theme throughout. Pursuit of Happiness being about chasing happiness through drugs, alcohol etc. An Act named Rise of the Night Terrors... You get the picture. But it ends on a bright note with Up Up & Away. A faster, gutair beat makes an epic ending to a brilliant album. I can't help but smile and sing along with CuDi on this one.

KiD CuDi - Up Up & Away (Wake & Bake Song) (Right-click to save)

Now that's my segment of KiD CuDi is done... here's some other fresh tracks. So good it'll make you want to ultimate punch someone.

[DISCLAIMER: We are not to blame if you decide to do this.]

KZA will be happy about this next track. Does it Offend You, Yeah?'s Epic Last Song. Check. Some heavy raw electro beats courtisy of Jack Beats. Check. An awesome freakin song. Double fucking check.

Does it Offend You, Yeah? - Epic Last Song (Jack Beats Remix) (Right-click to save)

Classic track. Fan of tetris? Well, maybe not a fan but who can't say they've played it. And that goddamn repetitive, catchy track get stuck in your head. Well here's something that gives you a reason to like it. Tetris for a club if you will.

Electrixx - Tetris (Right-click to save)

To finish up let's slow it down with one of my personal highlights from Attack of the Blog compolation. Gotta a great 80s feel to it and very relaxed. Feel good to say the least. :)

Spencer Product - We Bite (Right-click to save)

It's been quite enjoyable doing this post, I know it's good to have consistency, but we're all kinda busy here. So I'm gonna take this oppurtunity to ask any of our viewers, if they'd like to do a guest post, then please contact us via our email: iikagen_metronome@yahoo.co.uk. Get your own music stylings heard.

Oh yeah, almost forgot... here's a little surprise.

Artwork by 8BG

-T7E

One Small Step For Man... One Giant Leap For Cudi

2009-09-06T21:54:00.004+01:00

Yes yes, Kid Cudi's album! Have it. Right now.

Kid Cudi - Man on The Moon: End of The Day

Tracklisting

ACT 1: THE END OF THE DAY
1. In My Dreams (Cudder Anthem)
2. Soundtrack 2 My Life
3. Simple As…

ACT 2: RISE OF THE NIGHT TERRORS
4. Mr. Solo Dolo (Nightmare)
5. Heart of a Lion (KiD CuDi Theme Music)
6. My World ft. Billy Cravens

ACT 3: TAKING A TRIP
7. Day N Nite (Nightmare)
8. Sky Might Fall
9. Enter Galactic (Love Connection Part 1)

ACT 4: STUCK
10. Alive (Nightmare) ft. RATATAT
11. CuDi Zone
12. Make Her Say ft. Kanye West & Common
13. Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare) ft. MGMT & RATATAT

ACT 5: A NEW BEGINNING
14. Hyyerrr ft. Chip Tha Ripper
15. Up, Up & Away (The Wake & Bake Song)

Yes that's right... it's in acts... Motherfuckers. Enjoy! ¬¬

-T7E

Kitsune Freakin' Six

2009-09-05T19:07:00.001+01:00

OKokok I know its gonaa be a bitch to redeem myself cos of the long-ass abscents.. but it's what I do ^__^! Hey don't give me those stares! Jeezas Uni this year n shit :| I can't be dealing with that! I'm too young for this shit!! Anywhoos since this is a music Site 'n' not somebodies boring-ass blog We shall move on :D.

The first song That's going up is from You Love Her Cos She's Dead (awesome fuking name) these guys did music for Skins and classify themselves as Screamo/Indie/Electro and this song is for You Electro Fuckers

You Love Her Cos She's Dead - Superheroes

Next song is from a band I've already mentioned before and their music is supah fun to listen to, check 'em out

PNAU - With You Forever

You know..Sometimes I wish I was a fish... And other times ...

Ted & Francis - I Wish I Was A Polar Bear (Arctic Urgency Edit)

This song freaks me out, its starts and ends it 2 very different places but is a delight to follow :p

Fischerspooner Danse En France (d.i.m Remix)

Okay Lets mellow out with two of my favourite songs from Kitsune. Sit back and Enjoy

Grovesnor - Drive You'r Car (Hot Chip Remix)

Appaloosa - The Day We Fell In Love

Wow this Album is Amazing! It's been a treat to listen to it again. I hope you enjoyed it as much as i did ^__^

I'll Have the latest Kitsune up very very soon :D

-KZA

Back To The Kitsune (5)

2009-09-05T18:36:00.000+01:00

Holy Shit..Yes Yes I live XD!! I'v bin feeling god awfull off late so I apologise for not having the Kitsune up : (! I sincerely hope i dont have swine flu :|..
Moving on! It's time for KITSUNE FIVE!! The 1st kitsune I ever listened to 'n' yes it was a wierd place to start but why not! This Kitsune is awsum!

Oh gawd im soo sick!! Okay im just gonna cut to the chase in put the links up, Theres soo much to choose from - 17 freakin' songs! Right ill just put up mi 5 favourites working my way up to number one as i cannot do an introduction for every one! Its not laziness im actually sick i neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed symmpathy :(. (Also Ive already put up Does it offend you, yeah? - Lets make out (exteneded mix) And the david E. Sugar tracks up on a previous post so i wont be putting them up again ;p)

(5) F*ck Friend (CSS remix) (Right-Click and save!)

(4) I Wanna Be A Style Crusader (DatA remix) (Right-Click and save!)

(3) Xr2 (Silverlink v Kicks Like A Mule remix aka 92JUK) (Right-Click and save!)

(2) Homecoming (Gentlemen Drivers Rave remix) (Right-Click and save!)

(1) Broken (Fairy Lights Mix) (Right-Click and save!)

That's all for now dudes and dudettes! Hopefulli ill get better soon and ill try n get kitsune 6 up ASAP!

Peeeeace

-KZA

The Temper Trap

2009-09-05T15:17:00.008+01:00

Hey just a quick post on an album for a mate, remember if you hear any good shit please let us know and we can get it posted.

THE TEMPER TRAP - CONDITIONS [RS]

Tracklist:
01 - Love Lost
02 - Rest
03 - Sweet Disposition
04 - Down River
05 - Soldier On
06 - Fader
07 - Fools
08 - Resurrection
09 - Science Of Fear
10 - Drum Song

- 8BG

EDIT: Sorry... Captain Retard forgot to give you the password to unextract the rar file. the pass word is: lol its ebola (T7E)

EDITING EDIT: Ehhhh you'd never guess they were related ^___^ (KZA)

Oh No... It's A Blog Off!

2009-09-04T00:36:00.005+01:00

Hello guys, I'm just doing a wee post on a compilation called Attack Of The Blog. I've never heard of it, but I have reliable sources (*ahem* 8BG *ahem*) that tell me it's truly worth a listen. I'm told to expect some heavy electro, fidget, dubstep and "beyond" (WTF is with this alien theme?). So here you go. And a quick look at the tracklisting... It's not you, I don't know who the jesus half these dudes are either.

ATTACK OF THE BLOG

Tracklisting

1 . Jayou - Rinse Out
2 . Douster & Arcade - Wasted
3 . Audiostalkers - Sex
4 . Figure - House On The Hill
5 . Stereoheroes - Clark Kent
6 . Chubby Fingers - Big John
7 . The Girls Can Hear Us - On The Low
8 . Boss In Drama - Favorite Song
9 . Spencer Product - We Bite
10 . Sensual Harassment - Carnal Spirits
11 . Zero Cash - Pushit
12. Frederik Olufsen - OMG
13 . SCNDL - Drama
14 . Owl Vision - Riot In Burma
15 . Koko Dozo - Gangsta
16 . Get Famous - Slip Away

Go on and give it a try if you think your hard enough. Muahahaha.

Peace

-T7E (on behalf of 8BG)

Fillin' Up The Tank

2009-08-27T02:10:00.017+01:00

Yes my chatbox friend, it does look like we're running out of oil. But fear not! We're just working on some extra special stuff for you guys, including our 2nd mix! Here's a few tracks for you guys while you (patiently) wait!

METRONOMY - NOT MADE FOR LOVE (EP)

Tracklisting:
01. Do The Right Thing
02. Do The Right Thing (Wild Geese Remix)
03. Not Made For Love
04. Not Made For Love (Alalal Remix)
05. Not Made For Love (Astronomer Remix)
06. Not Made For Love (Leo Zero Remix)
07. What Do I Do Now?
08. What Do I Do Now? (Ebola Remix)
09. What Do I Do Now? (Silver Columns Remix)

Some extra kick-ass tunes!

Ratatat - Shiller (Right-Click & Save)

Polysics - I My Me Mine (Right-Click & Save)

Whats Joe Crogan listening too :)

Blackout Crew - Put a Donk On It (Right-Click & Save)

Metronomy - A Thing For Me (Blackout Crew Mix) (Right-Click & Save)

LMFAO - I'm In Miami, Bitch! (Right-Click & Save)

The Lonely Island - I'm On A Boat (feat. T-Pain) (Right-Click & Save)

DJ Assualt - Ass N Titties (Right-Click & Save)

Cheers!

-T7E, 8BG, JoeCrogan.com

Nam Nam Nam Nam... WHEN DO I STOP!?

2009-08-22T03:57:00.006+01:00

Howdy! Just wanted to post this great little video to go with an epic song. Birdy Nam Nam is made up 4 DJs from Paris who can synchronise each of their scratches and make a full song... from freakin' scratches(!!) Just look at their video to Abbesses and you'll get the jist of it.

Birdy Nam Nam - Abbesses (Vidjeo)

Lemme know if you want the tracks posted.

-T7E

It Is Indeed A Day Of Electricity!

2009-08-20T13:31:00.009+01:00

This is what we in the field call... A Mind-f*ck.

And Nazi-Killin'.

Watched Inglorious Basterds yesterday. Quentin Tarintino's movies are always awaited with anticipation & often apprehension. I mean the guy churned out Pulp Fiction, and it's generally hit or miss for most of his films! But this one was a frakin' hit! And you have no idea how glad I am to be able to say that. Haha, go watch it! In the cinema... you dirty Knock-Off Nigels! Oh, the irony!

Definitely a feel good song. As the summer holidays evaporate, for me this wonderful track seems to commemorate it.

Sunny Periot - This Day Of Electricity (Right-Click & enjoy!)

-T7E

You Want Some Of This Shit?

2009-08-17T19:18:00.013+01:00

A Bearbot =)

As promised I am doing a little post on just some crackin' tracks that have been hoggin my headphones. No theme, no shit. Just a few tracks! And I have to minus SMD's full album from this post. :(

First up... Futurecop! is a band composed of two dudes that wanted to revive the 80s. Their EP The Unicorn & the Lost City of Alvograth is composed of some stuff that shows they're well on their way to hitting us on the face with some great 80. But here's soemthing I just happened to stumble on yesterday, a mash of Futurecop!'s NASA and MSTRKRFT's Bounce. Oh Hell Yeah.

Futurecop! Vs MSTRKRFT - NASA Vs Bounce (Three Finger's Bootleg) (Right-Click & Save)

I've been keeping a close eye on Henry Homesweet - a Chiptune artist, since hearing his great Okii Robo Navigation System. This is a bit different, adding a thumping electro back-beat along with his signature 8-bit sounds.

Henry Homesweet - Until I Sleep (Right-Click & Save)

How bout a little Dada Life to keep up the pace... Don't Feed the Dada is the epic starter to their album Just Do The Dada. That sentence's has too many Dada's in it! Anyway, it's something you must listen to with the volume very very high!

Dada Life - Don't Feed The Dada (Right-Click & Save)

EEPROM is an independent artist and if you like this track I am putting up you should head on over to his website for some more of his great mixes and his full album Squares & Signals for FREE! Check it out here.

EEPROM - 8-Bit Touch Remix (Feat. The Low Pros) (Right-Click & Save)

Another independent duo of awesome remixers are BEARBOT. Who are they? Well... once upon a time a bear met a robot and they made sweet love and had a bearbot. Well that's what it says under their bio anyway! So here's a 15-minute electro/hip-hop mix by them. Seriously worth a listen. Also, they're mediafire page has ALL their tracks. Again, for FREE. Jesus, I love independent artists!

BEARBOT - Mixtape (Right-Click & Save)

I am exhausted! I hope you enjoy listening to any of the tracks. Remember we always appreciate your input.

-T7E

Temporary Pleasure

2009-08-17T14:49:00.009+01:00

Been a while hasn't it? And I guess that's my fault! Been watching movies. Fido, Go-Getter, In Bruges. All are awesome! If you like ur movies, check em out!

Simian Mobile Disco's second album is out! Temporary Pleasure is great, and their mixin shit up, shovin' some epic collaborations in it. Featuring the likes of Beth Ditto, Alexis Taylor, Chris Keating and much more. Here's a look at the tracklisting:

Tracklisting

1		Cream Dream (featuring Gruff Rhys)
2		Audacity of Huge (featuring Chris Keating)
3		10000 Horses Can't Be Wrong
4		Cruel Intentions (featuring Beth Ditto)
5		Off The Map (featuring Jamie Lidell)
6		Synthesise
7		Bad Blood (featuring Alexis Taylor)
8		Turn Up The Dial (featuring Young Fathers)
9		Ambulance
10		Pinball (featuring Telepathe)

But for me, their's nothing like a bit of just plain Simian Mobile Disco shit. Track no. 3! It starts off slow, but then the signature electric beats kick in... and just WOW!

Simian Mobile Disco - 1000 Horses Can't Be Wrong (Right-Click to Save)

I know you guys want the full thing. So here you go! Click Here for the full album. I would give a full album review. But I don't have enough adjectives for how good each track is! Haha.

-T7E

Oh and I will get another post up tonight... keep an eye out, there will be some great stuff on it!

Roger Davies

2009-08-13T20:38:00.012+01:00

Welcome to a very special post, we have only the newest and the best in all things music. Today we have an exclusive - Roger Davies releasing his most recent mix What's Going On! And what exactly is going on, you ask? Well Davies has worked his magic on a few great progressive house tunes, adding in his own touch of electronic beats. All this for a glorious hour. Enjoy my friends!

Roger Davies - What's Going On

Tracklisting:
Danny Howells - Moonage Dream
Nick Curly - Pujante (Roger Davies extended mix)
Timo Mass - Jetstream (Bedrock Remix)
Riva (NL) - For How Long
Chris Lake & LYS - La Tromba (Sour Grapes Balboa Remix)
Veerus and Maxie Devine - Mouses Ate My Protein
Dr - 2 Foxes
Glenn Morrison - Orange Glow
Mogwai - IDY (I Dance You)(main mix)

This post was brought to you by 8BG

The Magical World of Kitsuné Maison 4

2009-08-13T18:56:00.005+01:00

I was wondering when I'd have to fill in for KZA...

So Kitsuné Maison 4, eh? Looks like I got something good to work with. =)

Ahh, what would a KM compialtion be without a bit of french-electro. This time it's provided by Numero.

Numero - Hit Pop

Wait! Another French-electro track?!?! yep, and it's truly insane!

Riot In Belgium - La Musique (Adam Sky Remix)

Right now I'm into the dirty noise that is Bloody Beetroots and I can feel the similar bass & in-your-face-ness coming off this track.

Phones - Worrying

I wanted to avoid putting up tracks that we've all heard but this song is up there with he greats for me. Boys Noize's Hardcore Electro and some elegant vocals provided by Feist works so well its scary. If you do only play one song on this post, this is it.

Feist - My Moon My Man (Boys Noize Remix)

-T7E

Kitsune 3.

2009-08-12T19:26:00.009+01:00

Yayyyy more Kitsune Goodness for u eardrums!! >.< Today we explore the world of Kitsune Miason 3! This album features the likes of The Whip, Klaxons, Boys Noize, Metronomy, Gossip and many many more...

Lets start with an awesum song by freeform five! I skipped this song the first few times i listened to Kitsune but when i did hear it i fell in love with it!

Freeform five - Home Wit U

Next up is Gosssip, I heard this song for the 1st time when watching an advert for Skins and thought it was amazing! The Remix is pretty kikass aswell

Gossip - Standing In The Way Of Control ( SoulWax Nite Version)

Aaah there are soo many good songs in Kitsune 3 I'm half tempted to make this a 2 part post! Meh I'll just put up the album some time soon! Anyway hers's anuver supah song!

The Valentinos - Kafka Bag Raiders (How D Ya Like It At 5 Remix)

This song is wierd as hell but i lyke it XD..Listen to the lyrics =P

The World Domination VS Adam Sky - Galactic Lover

And Finally my fav song ..A Metronomy Mix no less XD

Dead Disco - The Treatment (Metronomy Remix)

Anuver Day Anuver Kitsune eh! Shit Its Fukin 6am! I cant believe im practically halfway through Kitsune Miason week n shit just gets better the more we move up.... Im pretty sure >.>

Peace For Now

-KZA

Holy Freakin Shit....

2009-08-12T15:18:00.003+01:00

Bloody Beetroots are playing in Glasgow at the Arches on the 22nd.

Kitsune 2.

2009-08-11T21:55:00.000+01:00

Welcome Back to kitsune week..And this is where it gets taishty Kitsune Two is pretty decent! I'm gonna dive straight into the music soo i can do more important things in my life.. You understand, right?

Yay here's some Bloc party! These guys are huge! But i havnt realli gotteninto them yet but its on my to do list!

Bloc Party - Banquet (Boys Noize Vox Mix)

Next Up

Simian Mobile Disco - Hustler

Yay More Shinicha Osawa mixes 4 ur techno needs!

Christopher & Raphael - Popper (Shinicha Osawa Distortion Disco Edit)

An i leave you with my facourite song from Kitsune 2. The 1st song infact!

Wolfmother - Woman(mstrkrft remix)

Well i'm suprised i kept to my deadline so far..Yeash i know its only bin 2 days but responsibility doesnt come included with KZA :/..Cya tommorow..Hopefully..

-KZA

A Gang Bang of Electricity

2009-08-11T21:43:00.005+01:00

Okay, just throwing up a quick link to Doom & Hoodrats' 1000 Volts of Techno Mixtape. Plus the picture is so lovely & trippy!

Click the picture for the dl link.

Tracklisting:

1. Para One - Passion
2. Hey Today! - Kicktro
3. Samantha Fu - Theme to Discotheque
4. Mr Oizo - Error Jeun (Arvenee and Misk Remix)
5. Lowbrows - Dream In The Desert (Hystereo Revision)
6. Autodidakt - Shit Your Rack (Proxy Remix)
7. Dance Area - AA24/7
8. Kevin Saunderson - Bassline
9. Roberta Flack - Steve Silk Hurley Remix (dubbed by Us)
10. Shadow Dancer - Landline
11. Doom & Hoodrat - Join In (A Version)
12. Mr Oizo - Hun
13. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Erol Alkan Rework
14. Alex Gopher - Bingo
15. Solo - Congaloid
16. Jessie Rose - Touch My Horn
17. Teenagers - Scarlet Johannsen (Rory Phillips Dub)
18. Zombie Nation - Worth It
19. Sonny J - Enfant (Riton Remix)
20. Phonique - Where's The Party At?
21. DJ Tonka - Freeze
22. Circle Children - Zulu
23. Modeselektor - Suckerpin (Feadz Remix)
24. Plaid - Kiddie Castle (Para One Remix)
25. Tiga - Shoes (A Bang Gang Hot Shoe Re Shuffle)
26. Woolfy - Oh Missy (In Flagranti Xenon Remix)
27. Shazam - Luckier (Hey Today! Remix)
28. His Majesty Andre - NRG 555
29. Douster - For Weirdos (Das Glow's Doustin Hoffman Remix)
30. Feadz - Flashin
31. Noze - You Have to Dance (Mathias Kaden's Mouthacapellapolka Remix)
32. Daniel Haaksmen - Kid Conga
33. Juan Maclean - One Day (Surkin Remix)
34. Smith n Hack - Rodeo
35. Hey Today! - If I Was Wonderman (Van She Tech Remix)
36. Beni - Maximus (Black Version)
37. Masters at Work - Sensational Beats
38. Bag Raiders - Turbo Love (Spruce Lee Remix)
39. Metronomy - Radio Ladio (Radioclit Swedish Remix)
40. The Mole - Gracias
41. Rodion - Franziskanner
42. Les Petit Pilous - Joile Fille
43. CLP - Hoemcourt (CLP's Double Dutch Remix)
44. Mike Mind - Acid Machine
45. Van She - Sex City (Vemixed)
46. Boys Noize - Gezahit
47. David Rubato - Institubes Express 999 (Bobmo Remix)
48. Creative Use - Are You Jeff Vader?
49. Higamos Hogamos - Major Blitzkrieg (Mickey Moonlight Remix)
50. Knightlife - Crusader
51. Bag Raiders - Shooting Stars (Shazam Dub)
52. Williams Fairy Brass Band - Cubik

Now to play Half Life 2!

-T7E

As Per Requested

2009-08-10T18:56:00.005+01:00

Righty-O this song was requested by one of our frequent viewers XD! This is what happens when u interact people!! We enjoy you're input so throw some our way!

MGMT - Kids ( Boy Meets Club Remix of a Remix )

-KZA

Edit: In repsone to the comment... Here's a link to the Electric Feel remix by Justice. Just have to dig this!

MGMT - Electric Feel (Justice Mix)

Kitsune 1.

2009-08-09T23:33:00.010+01:00

Shit-Sake it's been ages people! How are u all?... Me? I'm feeling pretty fucked due to retarded sleeping patterns :/ but that's another story for another time!
Okay so I've decided to dedicate this entire Week to Kitsune Miason, you'll be hearing some really good music so stay tuned.
I just realised I'd have to do a post a day which is really Uncool! But I'll keep it going regardless, For You the Kickass readers.... :/
So I'll start from the top - Kitsune 1.. Not my favourite Kitsune but yeah i work with what i'm given = p!
I'll be honest here i don't know a lot about everyone on the Kitsunes but there are some big names such as Metronomy, La Roux, Shinicha Osawa, Hot Chip and Bloc Party.

Hmm let's start with a bang!

Tom Vek - I Aint Saying My Goodbyes

( Fav Lyric - "Are these your men obsessed with death?")

Moving on, A Swedish Band for all u Techno Junkies..

Lo-Fi-Fnk - Change Channel

Aaahhh this is really cheery quirky song that you needa do a dorky-ass dance to! U know u wanna!

Architecture In Helsinki - Do The Whirlwind

Well that's all i got :/... It ain't that bad but except some awsome shit in days to come.. And no, I havn't posted the album up yet, One of our technical problems here at Iikagen is finding a half decent godamm uploading site, untill then we'll have to work with what we've got! Sux I know but Shit Happenz

-KZA

BAAAAAAAAAN-KAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

2009-08-08T12:29:00.004+01:00

Another day, another post. This time I give you a taste of the musical styling of Bankai, a dude who has named himself after a sword level(?) from the anime/manga Bleach.

I'll jus take a few seconds to talk about the anime. Well it's centred round the main character Ichigo Kurosaki, he can see ghosts. Then shit gets trippy... ends up fighting. ALOT. This is what this anime is about, fights. and they be epic! Well click here to get started on it.

Before the music, a little warning: THIS IS SOME LOUD SHIT.

Now here you go, these tracks are all available to download at Bankai's Website. He also uploads the different beats/synths etc. so if you know your way round ableton, you can mess about with the tracks. I've put up my favorites from his EP - Quarter Circle Punch, which includes a great rip into Eve of the War, y'know the funky tune... You'll recognise it when you click the play button. And also a track which samples some of the dialogue from bleach. Great stuff!

Bankai - Monkey Magic (Right-click & Save!)

Bankai - Faun (Right-click & Save!)

Bankai - Eve of the War/Stress (Right-click & Save!)

Over & Out my little audio junkies.

-T7E

P.S. if you can be arsed... check out JoeCrogan.com, there's always hilarious shit goin' on over there. :)

Bonaparte - Remuched

2009-08-07T00:33:00.003+01:00

READ THIS BEFORE YOU LISTEN: When you listen to this you DON'T really get 21 people and 12 disturbed animals and a real elephant because you wouldn't be ready for that. What we could do with is a house, a chef de cuisine, a gardener, a doctor and a pool - in short an entire ***** hotel. Since you don't have all of that....you get: an album with plus/minus 8 people from the collective risking their private and public lifes for you, dressed as animals or worse some horrific Tinnitus but mucho fun fun fun! so listen to this!

Bonaparte - Remuched

Tracklist:
01 Killing Time
02 Do You Want To Party (Remuched Siriusmo)
03 Ego (Remuched by Filewile)
04 Too Much (Remuched by Housi Housemeister)
05 Who Took The Pill (Remuched by Markus Lange)
06 Blow It Up (Remuched by Marvin Suggs)
07 Lvdngrslvngklls (Remuched by Rampa)
08 Wrygdwylife (Remuched by One Shot Orchestra)
09 Who Took The Pill (Siriusmo's reprise)
10 3 Minuites In The Brain Of Bonaparte (Remuched by Jcll)
11 Anti Anti (Remuched by Quinto)
12 Ego (Remuched by Jack Tennis)
13 Blow It Up (Remuched by Hifi Brown)
14 Anti Anti (Aminusa Clap'Til You Die mix)
15 Who Took The Pill (Remuched by Death Of A Cheerleader)
16 Ego (Remuched by Zachov)
17 A Song In A (Bonaparte vs Benfay)
18 3 Minuites In The Brain Of Bonaparte (Michael Szedlak mix)
19 Do You Want To Party (live at Admiralspalast Berlin)
20 Tu Me Molas (live At Festsaal Kreuzberg)
21 Wrygdwylife (live At Dachstock Bern)
22 Anti Anti (live at Admiralspalast Berlin)
23 Ego (live In The Empera's Brain)
24 I Can't Dance (live At Dachstock Bern)
25 Blow It Up (live In Carlos Cellar Dungeon)
26 A-A-AH (live At Mrs Bonaparte's Chateau)
27 Killing Time (Bosie Sold His Soul To The Devil)
28 Xixias Paranoid Panamanian Fruit Salad (interlude)
29 Who Took The Pill (live At Grand Theatre Groningen)
30 Too Much (live In A Bloody Bunnys Costume)
31 Le Strip De Lulu Le Squelette (lecon 01) (interlude)
32 Bienvenido (live In Between Caesar's Stripes)
33 No, I'm Against It! (live At Admiralspalast Berlin)
34 Lvdnrsvngklls (live In Cannonman's Helmet)
35 Gigolo Vagabundo (live Somewhere Im Grenzbereich)
36 Anti Anti (reprise Welcome To Madness)
37 Blow It Up (Jazz & Cheese At The Kaiser's House)

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And Then There Was Chiptune

2009-08-05T21:56:00.004+01:00

As you may have realised most of the songs are down! =( Yes, it sucks, but we're gonna get them uploaded again.

Okay, I love video games, Love 'em! And so what's this post about, you ask? The fusion of my two favorite things music & video games! And it's all old-school. I'm talking NES, Commodore 64 and a little Gameboy for good measure. I can't tell you how much I adore this type of music, full of nostalgia! And even if you aren't into you games... You will still love it! Great techno/dance/electronic music nonetheless. Oh, this genre is reffered to as Chiptune (lil bit of trivia for ya'll).

So here's a few little known of artists who produce some excellent works of chiptune.

First up, here's a couple of tracks from Belmont. I gotta say 8-bit Touch is a great up-beat example of this ground-breaking genre, gotta love the robotic voice repeating "8-b-i-t" over and over again! And Electro Messiah is much less of chiptune and just an awesome mix.

Belmont - 8-Bit Touch (Right-click & save!)

Belmont - Electro Messiah (Remix) (Right-click & save!)

Up next is some crazy-ass shit from PDF Format. Monster Dinosaur really feels like your playing on a NES or some shit. Although, it's only a minute and a half long =(.

PDF Format - Monster Dinosaur 64 (Right-click & save!)

Well really, I was inspired to post about chiptune because of this track. It keeps stepping up a level on the noise after each segment of the song, getting crazier, louder and plain-fuckin-awesome each time. Imagine Mario on speed. Musical ecstasy, yum!

Henry Homesweet - OkiiRobo Navigation System (Right-click & save!)

Now go find a Retro gaming system!

-T7E

Technical Difficulties

2009-08-03T22:37:00.002+01:00

Yeh, we're having some problems with our file-hosting site (BASTARDS)! If some of the tracks are not working for you, then please do not worry. We're fixing all links.

-T7E

P.S. FUCK! =(

Two Italians + Venom Masks + A Vegetable

2009-08-03T02:10:00.015+01:00

It equates to some outta this world shit.

The Bloody Beetroots have released their album Romborama. And it's my album of the week. Download it by clicking on the picture above!

It features some great collaborations DJ Steve Aoki, Raw Man, The Cool Kids etc, to name a few. Giving you a hit of 21 joyous tracks (take that in), The Bloody Beetroots fuse elements of hip-hop, dance & electronica in this epic debut. I'd really reccommend you download the full album, but if you're still not convinced here' s a few tracks that'll do the rest of the talking for me.

The Bloody Beetroots - It's Better A DJ On Two Turntables

The Bloody Beetroots - Fucked From Above 1985

The Bloody Beetroots - Warp 7.7 (Feat. Steve Aoki)

The Bloody Beetroots - I Love The Bloody Beetroots

Enjoy!

-T7E

P.S. Watched Moon today. Great movie, watch it on the big screen people.

Pure Funki Awsumness Guy! O_o

2009-07-31T22:40:00.014+01:00

AAAAhh Fuuck I completely forgot I owned my very own special lil blog :/... Fortunately I was covered by the Pure Awsumness of th last few posts :D.. What? Yes I have Fukin read them!!
Okay I reeeaaly needto get back into the groove of posting shit back up..N by shit I mean magic that makes ur eardrums tingle!

Well Lets start things of, I watched the new(ish) MGMT - Kids music video which made me larf..Check it out.... By Youtubeing it For fuks sake i cannot b arsed puttin up a link u lazy basterds.

Speakin Of those who Rock I'm gonna put up some long needed Late Of The Pier, One of T7E favourite bands...So y am I Posting about them? Cos i can muahahaha!

Late Of The Pier - Focker (Right Click to save)

Next up is The Whip. I wud luuurrvee to put their whole album but that wud be wrong :|. " X Marks Destination" Buy it! These Guys are also in both Kitusune 3 & 4. If That it aint enuff to prove they rock, Well then ur a hard gal to please =(..

The Whip - Blackout (Right Click to save) (Warning this song is 14MB for some reason...The reason being i cba finding a smaller one =] )

The Whip - Blackout (Shinichi Osawa Remix) (Right Click to save)

Righty-o We needa get some musical diversification up in this Hizzy....Ye i sed Hizzy >.>
Lupe Fiasco is & will always be my favourite musical figure of all Time. Period.
The reason he isn't in my 1st few posts is because I rarely listen to Hip Hop nemore But there's always room for some Fiasco in my heart =D.

Lupe Fiasco - Hustlaz Song (Right Click to save)

Since this is my 1st post in a while I guess I shud Put up one more song....On second thoughts.. Fuk That Shit ^_^ Im gna need some material for future posts.

Happy August

Ur Musical Jedi

-KZA

P.S Every Time u e-mail us at Iikagen_metronome@yahoo.co.uk We free a Unicorn From Our Cages.

Presenting Our First Mix....

2009-07-31T14:59:00.015+01:00

Well, the awaited and anticipated release of the first iikagen mix is finally over,*sigh of relief*- Yep, i really hoped for a great callling but am sure not alot of people are to bother... you know who you are!! Anyway this is the first of the releases mixed by myself, and hopefully many more to come! We are also looking to start a new project with you the viewer, if you are a producer or a dj we really wanna hear from you. We are looking for mixes for the iikagen brand, with a feature article on the dj/producer and with your own mixes and/or material, am sure this is something not to miss out!

Without any a further ado, this is the iikagen-metronome mix vol. 1 mixed by Tokes

Tracklisting:

Eminem ft. Spank Rock - Forgot About Coke and 11th (Starter Remix)
Simian Mobile Disco Vs. Boy 8-Bit - Audacity of a Huge (Tokes' Re-Edit)
Mylo - Paris Four Hundred (Etienne De Crécy Remix)
Fukkk Offf - Rave Is King (Zodiac Cartel remix)
Chris Cornell - Come To Me (Autoerotique Remix)
Sticky K - The Weirdo
Don Diablo - Disco Disco Disco (Riva Starr_SNATCH_ Rmx)
The Presets - Kicking and Screaming (Pance Party's Never Grow Up RMX)
Chester French - She Loves Everybody (Pance Party Remix)
Cassius -Youth, Speed, Trouble, Cigarettes (Extended)

We will be introducing the new weekly Selected Albums posts from all the bloggers. So look out for albums that we are listening, reviewing or just plain lovin'.

This post was brought to you by 8BG (aka Tokes)

Major Lazer Essential Mix!

2009-07-29T19:44:00.006+01:00

I think we've made it clear that here, at iikagen we fooking luv Major Lazer. Now if you missed them on the Radio 1 Essential mix, you can catch them here!! Diplo and Switch do an hour each of the mix, showcasing each of their own talents. It's bloody awesome... Enjoy!

Major Lazer - Essential Mix

Tracklisting:

DIPLO MIX
Shut Up And Dance - ‘Ravin I’m Ravin’
Barrington Levy - ‘Reggae Music Dub’
Barrington Levy - ‘Send A Moses’
Alton Ellis - ‘Africa Descendants’
Burning Spear - ‘Live It Out’
Artibella - ‘Unknown’
Toyan - ‘African Thing’
John Holt - ‘100 Weight Of Collie Weed’
Barrington Levy - ‘Murderer’
John Holt - ‘Police In Helicopter’
Clint Eastwood & General Saint - ‘Another One Bites The Dust’
Yello Man - ‘Mr Chin!’
Unknown - ‘Sweet Dreams’
Don Carlos - ‘Ababa John I (Father Majesty)’
Johnny Osbourne - ‘No Ice Cream Sound’
Admiral Bailey - ‘Big Belly Man’
Wayne Smith - ‘Under Me Sleng Teng’
Bruk Up ft. Shaggy - ‘Sunglasses At Night’
Ricky Blaze - ‘How Mi Look’
Martyn - ‘Seventy Four’
Black Eyed Peas - ‘Boom Boom Pow’
Seductive - ‘Underground Sound’
Major Lazer - ‘Jump Up’
Party Quad - ‘Pull Up’
Digital Manges - ‘Manges (Sharkslayer Club)’
Major Lazer - ‘Pon Di Floor (Beatacue Mix)’
Major Lazer - ‘Pon Di Floor’
Nirvana - ‘Lithium’
Wamdue Project - ‘King Of My Castle’
LBG - ‘Don’t Stop The Music’
Solid Groove - ‘This Is Sick’
Mavado - ‘Weh Dem A Do’
Dandy Livingstone - ‘Rudy, A Message To You’
Unknown - 'Unknown'
Unknown - 'Unknown'

SWITCH MIX
Mr. Oizo & Sebastian - 'Arrival'
Major Lazer - 'Lazer Theme'
Unknown - 'Mash Up De Place'
King Jammys - 'Judgement Day'
Bjork - 'Nattura' (Switch Remix)
Ace Of Base - 'All That She Wants'
Ninjasonik - 'Pregnant (Accapella) '
Major Lazer - 'Baby Riddim' Feat. Prince Zimboo And M.I.A (Switch Remix)
Donny - 'Symptomless Coma' (Current Value VIP)
Major Lazer - 'Rebellion (Anything Goes) (Accapella)'
Leftside - 'Shi Nuh Wahh'
Terror Fabulous & Nadine Sutherland - 'Action'
The Shadow And The Ventures - 'Hawaii Five-O' (Feat. Andy Milonakis)
Major Lazer - 'Hold The Line (Accapella)'
Shawna Feat. Twista & Ludacris - 'R.P.M'
Unknown - 'Unknown'
Rye Rye - 'Shake It To The Ground' (Switch And Santigold Remix)
Major Lazer - 'Cash Flow' (Subskrpt Remix)
DJ Malvado - 'Puto Mekie'
Major Lazer - 'Can't Stop Now (Accapella)'
Switch & Crookers - 'Untitled'
Mapei - 'Belly'
White Label - 'F***in' House'
Major Lazer - 'Pon De Floor' (Drop The Lime Remix)
Unknown - 'Unknown'
DJ Sega - 'I'm A Flirt'
Major Lazer - 'Pon De Floor Beats'
Par-T-One - 'I'm So Crazy (Accapella)'
Amanda Blank - 'Something Bigger, Something Better (Accapella)'

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Justification...

2009-07-28T20:01:00.004+01:00

Jeezas Iv slept away all mi Sunday = ). but then agen 16 hours of sleep for 2 days is what's reccomended right?.. Nobody said i cudn't take 'em all in 1 go :D.. I Luv Maths XD.
Okay so if u think this post'l be about Justice Ur Wrooooooooooooooooong. This Post is about Phoenix, Yh i said i'd justify this band and i'v decided to do it sooner than later. Here we GO!

Phoenix - Rome (right click to save)

Phoenix - Armistice (right click to save)

If u don't like these song.. Wel i guess thatsa matter of opinion :). Uh-Oh this upside-downiness is starting to effect mi personality I want to swear but i just can't.

Bye Bye

-KZA

Fuk this Post shuda bin up agers ago...How th Fuk did it become Tuesday >.>

Mainstream?

2009-07-27T17:50:00.011+01:00

Image from JoeCrogan.com

So this is how it is, am going to give you something to chew on. I'm not a fan of pop-culture, the mainstream shiz, more an underground-eccentric type of a culture... But here, I am compelled to give reviews and thoughts on all genres of music, open my narrow-mindedness for you the viewers (ah bless). That noted it will be the best of mainstream-ish - hitting on some cools beats, sounds, reworks and some odd mash-ups.

The first track is a brilliant poke at Lady GaGa (no pun intended), I heard this a couple of months back and it really made me laugh. I even played it at a few parties with a recognisably good reaction from most folk... And it kinda leaves you thinking ‘I make her say what?’… Say what?!

KiD CuDi ft. Kanye West, Common, & Lady Gaga – Make Her Say (aka ‘I Poke Her Face’) (Right-Click to Save)

I heard La Roux’s Quicksand on Kitsuné Maison 6 and thought ahh this is quite a cool song, but after the incredible hype it seemed to generate a kinda anti-climax when she released her following singles - I thought this shit should've been amazing!! It’s taken a while and I’m starting to see through the media shitstorm and after listening to her album, am trying to hold back some inevitable twitches. So yeah mainstream you may have won here.

La Roux versus Little Boots - Stuck On the Kill (Crimes Against Disco Illigitimix) (Right-Click to Save)

Well , next track was an amazing tune by the amazing Passion Pit, and low and behold the people keep coming back with remixes and covers, some the shit and some not so the shit. I am diggin’ this new remix by Starsmith feat. Ellie Goulding, it’s dulled down the electronic feel of the original track and somewhat brought a 90’s feel to it… amazing track!

Passion Pit - Sleepyhead (Starsmith Remix Feat. Ellie Goulding) (Right-Click to Save)

I know we keeping going on about Major Lazer but come on, they are out of this world! Here’s a mainstream-ified track remixed from Diplo, with a hint of the Cream Classic track You’re Not Alone by Olive…Bloody awesome!

Major Lazer – Keep It Going Louder (Feat. Nina Sky) (Diplo Remix) (Right-Click to Save)

My last track of the post, this tune is from the album Mache, I wasn’t too sure about it at first but it has really grown on me. It’s probably the most mainstream track on the album but it is the shit… Enjoy!

Kay & Aace - Make It Rain (Illangelo Remix) (Right-Click to Save)

Just found this link to Curtis Santiago, the album features rework of tracks such as the Killers - Human, Kid Cudi - Day n Nite and Santigold - L.E.S Artistes. I've not really listened to the album to give a proper review but thought it was a very appropriate for the post, so check it out and leave some comment and that!!

Mick Boogie And Gak City present Curtis Santiago - Have Mercy

Over and out!!

This post was brought to you by 8BG.

I <3 Apples - Death Note

2009-07-26T02:16:00.011+01:00

Yeh, so I haven't really discussed one of my other passions. It's the world of anime. Every person at one point of their life has seen this stuff, Dragonball & Co. is just the tip of the iceberg, an introduction to the vast scope of the Japanese Animation industry. From the cult classics (Akira, Ghost in the Shell) to the beautifully crafted pieces of art (5cm Per Second, The Girl That Leapt Through Time) it's capable of shocking you, moving you. Of course in any industry there are it's shit stuff, I won't bother mentioning them. So we have decided to give you a few suggestions of some that are up there at the top.

Death Note, created by writer Tsugumi Ohba and manga artist Takeshi Obata, is for you. It's the anime I reccommend to fanatics and non-fanatics alike. Why? Because every episode will leave you asking yourself moral questions. It's not your typical anime, it hooks you on the ingeniuty of the complex storyline. A quick sypnosis: Our insanely bright anti-hero, Light, finds a strange notebook, it allows the user to kill off anyone he sees fit. Calmly, he decides he will create a utopia where there is no evil in the world and he will be praised as a God. Of course, it isn't that simple, there are rules to follow and one huge barrier blocking off Light to his ultimate goal. An equally bright detective known only as L. As the plot unfolds you can only marvel at it's brilliance. Tsugumi Ohba's debut and it's intricacy is unbelievable.

So the plot is amazing, but without it's visuals an anime is can fall immediately. Well Takeshi Obata does to the animation what Tsugumi Ohba does to the plot. The realism & crispness gives it an edge which engraves itself in your mind. The perspective is used excellently, at times the 'camera' shakes to display the depravity of our anti-hero.

And I end this post on talk of the anime's soundtrack. Minimal & progressive. I just convinced myself to watch this anime again!

Yoshihisa Hirano and Hideki Taniuchi - Light's Theme

Yoshihisa Hirano and Hideki Taniuchi - L's Theme

Click Here to get started on this masterpiece. (To get full screen click on the player and you'll get sent to myspace.com where you can get the full screen option)

-T7E

Shall We Knock Down the Decibals?

2009-07-26T01:12:00.013+01:00

Ahh, has been a great day, in terms of weather, here in Scotland(?!?!)
So naturally, I felt like lazying about. So here's a few tracks that I found my headphones playing on this kick-ass day.

We've already discussed Dan Black, but damn, he does have talent. The melody is very catchy and you'll find yourself humming the words and getting weird looks of strangers as you pass 'em by. Oh, and the way He says 'Cocoon' makes me laugh. =)

Dan Black - Cocoon (Right-Click to Save!)

Right, this next tracks is a great fusion of two very different tracks. It might just be me, but the beat goes really well with the downright crazy raps provided by Pitbull & Ying Yang Twins. Plus, Santigold's chorus rocks. Crazy & you gotta love it!

Santigold - M.I.A. Artistes (Ft. Pitbull & Ying Yang Twins) (Right-Click to Save!)

To finish up, I'll let Chromeo do the talking. Fresh out the 80s, but wtf is wrong with a lil blast from the past, eh? EH!?!? Damn I dig the synths. And the Sax!

Chromeo - 100% (Right-Click to Save!)

Well, there you go... Variety, bitches! But do not distress fans of thee old shizz, look out for our exclusive feature on a great Electronic producer!

-T7E

Where teh Vocals At ?!?

2009-07-25T17:39:00.005+01:00

Yaaay anuther themed post brought to u by KZA! Fukit i aint doin this theme shit agen(prob a lie)! Anyhu Today we shall be concentrating on Music that doesn't rely on vocals to get ur ears tuned in...

The 1st band will be Pheonix. I love this french band & when i get a chance i'll be posting some more of their musac up but until then I'll put up the only Instrumental on their album - " Wolfgang Amadeus Pheonix." Not their best song but i can easily justify this band later.. For now it fits our theme.

Pheonix - Love Like a Sunset, Pt. 1 (U Shud Knw By Now)

Onwards and Upwards! This band is called Errors. Now I think these dudes sound ahelluva lot like Foals.. If u dnt know who Foals are I've already mentioned 'em in a previous post so Backtrack Beetchez. Upon researching this band I learnt theyr from fuking Glasgow which is Legendary!!! Woot Woot!

Errors - Salute France (U Shud Knw By Now)

Okay Lastly is an awsum song brought to u by Diplo. This is My favourite song from the album Decent Work For Decent Pay. This song makes u wanna get up and break sumthing or punch that kitten in teh face...( not welli, i wuuuv kittens ^_^) Listen to this song relli relli Fukin loud...Im talkin till their is blood comin out from ur ears & when ur Doc asks Tell him u wer fukin experimenting...

Diplo - 200 (U Shud Knw By Now)

Finally 4 those wondering..No my weekend dus not end on Sat morn...I havn't slept yet & I'm just occupyin' th boring hours of th day people call... morning.

Peace

-KZA

No Kittens Where Harmed In The Making Of This Post.

Seagull Madness!

2009-07-24T19:39:00.012+01:00

Right we at iikagen-metronome would like to give the best of anything out there. If your on the web for some shits ‘n’ giggles, head on over to JoeCrogan.com.

After just spending a few minutes through the archives you’ll find yourself looking at posts named ‘FUCK YOU Old People’, ‘Vegetable Card Assassin’ or ‘Purple Shiteness on a Train’.

Enough serious talk, click on meeee.

-T7E

P.S. Here’s a couple of tunes that Joe Crogan listens to.

Dolby Anol - Heather I'm dry (Anol edit) (Right-click to save!)

Project Bassline - Drop The Pressure (Jack Beats 'Rinsed Out Rave' Remix) (Right-click to save!)

Those Dancing Days - Those Dancing Days (Punks Jump Up remix) (Right-click to save!)

Bringing You The Bass... 8BG

2009-07-23T17:18:00.017+01:00

Yo ho ho, I’m the first of the guest bloggers - I is 8BG... And welcome to my first post!! Thanks for becoming our fans at facebook and please remember to also become members of the site just head towards the right-hand side and follow us>>>!! So what I’ll be offering is the latest, freshest music that is out there. This indeed is your first port of call for some good shit - if Marks n Sparks did music!

So I’ll be kicking of with some sticky shit… Sticky K!! Awesome sounds with his Experimental Techy, House vibe. Keep an eye out for his BBC Radio 1 mix. Listen to the whole track and you will be amazed...

Sticky K - Bandari Funk (Right-click to save!)

The Canadian producer’s Illangelo, 99 and Pierce have released Mache, three different sounds on one disk… imagine that! The album has a fusion of Hip-hop sounds of Illangelo’s remixes to the French Electro beats that is 99 and to finish up we have the Minimal House with Chilled-Out vocals by Pierce. This is a cool comp, please check out the link below for you very own copy from the artists themselves!!

Mâché Compilation

99 - Daftenhalfedit (Right-click to save!)

You’ve probably all heard about this guy but don’t know it; he is one of the masterminds behind Major Lazer! Of course am talking about Switch here, a great dj and producer. I’ve put two tracks up to show the variety and scope of his work, a great suggestion from one of our readers!!

Switch vs Ms. Thing - Love Guide (Right-click to save!)

Basement Jaxx - Fly Lite Xtra (Switch Mix) (Right-click to save!)

And finally, I had never heard of her before today, this was a peach of a suggestion from a reader and may I thank very much… I think this is what this blog is about - finding new and up ‘n’ coming artists. She has been touring with M.I.A and Afrikan Boy. She still due to release her debut album. This is Rye Rye.

Rye Rye - Wassup (Crookers Remix) (Right-click to save!)

Please keep an eye out for the iikagen-metronome exclusive mixes coming out fri 31st july…

.."Insert Creative Title"..

2009-07-23T16:00:00.015+01:00

Orytee well i cba doin anuver themed post right now and as it is nearly the weekend i'm sure u can forgive me... What?! your' weekend doesn't start on Friday morning..Well mine does :D!

Well i'll get straight to it since you're here for ze music and not my crazy rants.. Also im feeling especially lazy today and since this typing is taking up my precious nap time ON TO THE MUSAAC!!

1st piece of music is from Empire Of The Sun. If you've heard of these guys u'll have also heard them being compared to MGMT. Now MGMT rock. Fact! And anyone who sounds like them is Okay in my books. We need more musac like that.

Empire Of The Sun - We Are The People (Right Click To Save)

Next is a track I really enjoy from the Friendly Fires..The only track I really enjoyed :/. I'v listened to their album - "Friendly Fires" and I wasn't too impressed :(.. But this track is Supah Fun!

Friendly Fires - Jump In The Pool (Right Click To Save)

Okay and we reach the end of our journey..Or atleast this post.. I'll put up one last Song And as you guys have probably noticed I save the bestest till lastest =D. Blast this song through ur speakers/headphones & Enjoy.

Does It Offend You, Yeah? - Lets Make Out (Extended Mix) (Right Click To Save)

Well This is me signing off for the week, expect a post or 2 from T7E. Have a good weekend and i'll hopefulli catch u guys up later.<<(Does that make sense? Aah fukit WWWWWWWWEEKEEENDD!)

-KZA

Bangin' Hard.

2009-07-21T19:09:00.003+01:00

Well I guess it's time for my first themed post :/. But before i get onto that a big shout out to Craig Hardie. Our 1st legit member Lol! I hope there are many many more & don't forget to drop us an e-mail at iikagen_metronome@yahoo.co.uk even if it's just to say Yohoho ( U know like a pirate :|).

Onto the Musaac! The Bang Gang Deejays Album called D is For Disco, E is For Dancing is pretty awsum because each track kinda just flows into each other which is fun to listen to!!... For more information on these deejays...Google 'em ffs. To geta taste of there music continue down this way.

The 1st two songs will be from their 1st disk - D is For Disco. These songs are side by side on the album so you can see what i mean about the flow.

Of Montreal - Gronlandich Edit ( Right Click to Save )

PJ Pooterhoots - I Can't Go for That ( Right Click to Save )

The next 2 tracks are from the Disk - E is For Dancing (why not?). They are all pretty short but the disk alone has 36 songs so check it out, I prefer this Disk over D is for Disco.

This song is soo catchy and i replayed it like 100 times when i 1st heard it :D

M.I.A - Jimmy ( Right Click to Save )

One of Bang Gang's longer song's. U need to listen to it all to appreciate and i can understand why this had to be one of the longest song's on their album.

The Lowbrows - Dream In The Dessert ( Right Click to Save )

This is my favourite song i've heard in all of the Bang Gang's Album's. Listen to it and u'll see why.

Radioclit - Divine Gosa (Switch Remix) ( Right Click to Save )

That's all for now folks, Have a good one.

-KZA

Speak of The Devil

2009-07-21T01:18:00.001+01:00

First off, we are getting somewhere people, thanks to all of you guys out there spreading the word! Suggestions/Improvements are always welcome. =)

Okay I got one particular dude to talk about in this post. He is Don Diablo. And this man knows how to remix. I'm gonna be giving you three of my favorites out of the vast collection of mixes he's made. I would really reccommend you go and check out some of his other stuff too though.

Wow. Just heard this recently. Folky Vs Electro? Crazy.

One Eskimo - Givin' Up (Don Diablo Remix) (Right click to save!)

The bassline will mess with your head.

Master Shortie - Dead End (Don Diablo Knows You Like It Hard Mix) (Right click to save!)

Example's Hooligans made into Don Diablo's bitch, then some. Check it!

Example & Don Diablo - Hooligans (Noisia Remix) (Right click to save!)

Devil Boss, we salute you. Muahaha. Now I deserve sleep! Catch you.

-T7E

A QUicky O_o

2009-07-20T19:53:00.001+01:00

Orytee well i'v bin asked to review some films. Which i will cover swiftly!

Woot WOot! great way to spend my summer, staring at a screen :/. Well I'm to lazy to do anyfing else XD. Righty-o the 1st film I watched I was The Promotion with Sean William Scott And John C Reilly. It wasn't as good as other films these dudes have bin in and tbh it was kindof a dissapointment. There were some Quirky characters in the film that gave u a chuckle but on the whole it was shit... :(.

Okay th 2nd film isnt even worth mentioning but i gots to :p. American Teen is like a documentry film kinda like the Office only it's based on 4 teens in there final year of high school. We stopped watching it half way through...& laffed at the bits i dont think we wer suposed to :/. Idk just wasn't our cup-o-tea.

Lastly The Escapist was a suprisingly gripping film. Im not usually into these kind of Movies but yeah i feel its well worth a watch. It a prison break film & has a nice twist at the end. It was directed by Ruper Wyatt.

Okay thats that over and done with :D Now I can get back to gaming XD. The next films that'll hopefully get reviewed will be Franklyn and i might just watch Old Boy again, my fav film! So look forward to that ;p.

And since this is a music blog i'll add some tunes from the back of mi ol' music folder

I love the Gorillaz, music from my childhood XD. The story behind Gorillaz is pretty good, look it up if u cba.

Gorillaz - November Has Come (Right click to save!)

I realli like Hadoukan but sumtimes i question my judgement. Meh might aswell stik it up >.>

Hadouken! - Tunning In (Right click to save!)

Haha yeah this song makes me laff. All i can say tbh.

The Teenagers - Homecoming (Right click to save!)

Lastly i like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but T7E aint to fond of them. Well i guess thats why there's two of us on this site XD. This is a random song i picked out.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Pin (Right click to save!)

Peace for now

-KZA

P.S. Cannot stop listening to La Roux's Album "La Roux" Fukin hell it grow on me :|.

Is Anyone Out There!

2009-07-19T23:45:00.001+01:00

Orytee! As Promised this p0st is all about music. None of this stuff is really new but its kinda an intro to the stuff i listen to & what u shud be expecting in the future..

1st piece of music is by David E. Sugar and is from Kitsune 5( I'll Talk about Kitsune Some more ina bit) and it's one of the two songs i'v heard from him which is kinda depressing since I'd kill to hear more and i know its out there so i'll find it!

David E. Sugar - To Yourself (Right-click to save!)

The Second of ... I'v not decided yet O_o, lets say many musac i'll be putting up today will be Metrnomy's My Heart Rate Rapid. This band is very close to my heart since they were the 1st over 18's gig i went to! woot woot! Nuff sed on that

Metronomy - My Heart Rate Rapid (Right-click to save!)

Now I was torn between putting up MGMT or this band. Everyone has heard of MGMT so i decided this'll be more fitting for our site.

PNAU - Shock To My System (Right-click to save!)

Red Hot Chilli Peppers is Legend. I wont be putting too much of this kinda music up but I love the RHCP. If u havn't heard of them...Urm u see that X at the top right hand corner of your screen... Be soo kind as to press it for me please. Thank You.

Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Dani California (Right-click to save!)

SO Kitsune Miason is A Record Label who bring out compliations... There's about 7 of them out now and yeah they are pretty godamm awsum. Check em out if u have the means. I could Fill up our Blog with there music but i decided just to keep it simple 'n' put up there first song from there 1st complitation. There aren't many people you can do that with and be happy with what u'v selected :D. The range of music is crazy so defo check it out

Au Revoir Simone - Backyard Of Our Nieghbours (Right-click to save!)

Right its getting late n shit so I'll make this my final song. It's by a band called Foals. It's relli cool cos no matter where i go i can find someone to talk to about this band as opposed to getting wierd looks from people when i talk about the music i listen to.

Foals - Look At My Furrows Of Worry (Right-click to save!)

On a Final note, we can't really tell if anyone is reading this blog and tbh i wouldn't be suprised if there isn't anyone out there atm. So This'l be my last detailed post till we get some consistancy in our readers. If there is anyone reading this, please drop us an e-mail, it'll be most welcomed! Get us at Iikagen_metronome@yahoo.co.uk & Please do drop us an e-mail. U guys are few n far between :D

Peace For N0w Peeps

Your friend :D

-KZA

Logo-A-Go-Go

2009-07-19T22:22:00.000+01:00

Woop woop, new logo! Concept by 8BG.

Atmosphere, possibly the best hip-hop artists around right now. And you must check out their free EP: Leak at Will. Here's a great track from it.

Atmosphere - Feel Good Hit of The Summer (Right-click to save!)

Not heard anything new from Boy Crises, but this simile-packed track is excellent. 'You are the shit girl'. =)

Boy Crises - Dress to Digress (Right-click to save!)

La Roux has been blogged a shit-load, but there gotta be a reason... Doesn't there? Hair rocks... I guess. Haha.

La Roux - I'm Not Your Toy (Right-click to save!)

Now I'm away to watch The Escapist, expect a review by KZA (if he's not a lazy lazy lazy lazy.)

-T7E

Tis the Motherfucking Remix

2009-07-18T13:19:00.001+01:00

Yo yo, we meet again.

Watched American Teen & The Promotion yesterday, all i can really say is meh. Weren't that great, but that's just me. But I would reccommend Franklyn, Gerald McMorrow's debut feature length film. Great movie if your willing to stick with it (and stay sharp throughout!) So Really, this dudes first film but, you'll hear this alot, he shows great promise for the future. The freaking mask rocks!^^

Well I got a few remixes for all you guys... right now that means 5 human beings [& a cat (?!?!?)] o_O.

Here's a fucking excellent mix of a fucking excellent band! This mix made Sleepyhead last way longer, that was enough for me, but you gotta love the noise.

Passion Pit - Sleepyhead (Neo-Tokyo Mix) Right-click to save!

One of our members (8bitguy) found this brilliant track that samples California by Phantom Planet.

K-os - I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman Feat. Saukrates Right-click to save!

And Since I exclaimed my love for 'em yesterday, here's Miike Snow giving their touch to Peter Bjorn & John's It Dont Move Me.

Peter Bjorn & John - It Don't Move Me (Miike Snow Mix) Right-click to save!

If anyone would like to request something or send in a track, don't hesitate to do so!

-T7E

Manga!!

2009-07-17T15:36:00.000+01:00

Orytee, now the burden of having to get this whole thing started up is over with ( it wassn't my burden but it was still A burden) All i got to do is keep ya'll posted on things that arouse my intrest, which I believe I can manage!!

So yh we have like 2 pieces of music up :|.. And i promise on my next update i'll put up alot more... But for now i'd like to tell everyone (anyone) about an awesome manga that has had me hooked for quite some time now. Air Gear is amazing. If ur a manga reader who enjoys large breasts and crazy plot lines i'd be suprised u havn't checked this out and I stongly reccomend it. The author is Oh Great! And yeah he used to do hentai.... So wtf u complaining about! U practically get Hentai without the guilt! Enjoy and u can find all the Chapters here... It helps to start at Chapter 1. O and I'm recomending the manga not the anime! Aparently the anime stops prematurely so FUCK THAT SHIT! I personally havn't watched the anime :/.

One Manga

Peace for now

-KZA

Yay! More musicz.

2009-07-17T15:19:00.002+01:00

I <3 Miike Snow! Righty-ho, heres a few great tracks that have been a part of my summer playlist thus far, hope you enjoy em!

First up its 80Kidz with Frankie. Great song, vocals supplied from The Shoes. From their latest album 'This is My Shit'. Will have you bustin' moves, ahah! 'Nuff said.

80Kidz - Frankie (Ft The Shoes)

Had no idea this dude existed until I caught him on C4 talking about his debut album. Originally based on his absolutely amazing cover of Hypnotize by Biggie Smalls, Symphonies shows off his own lyrics. Mind-blowing! Album's called Un. Weird >.<

Dan Black - Symphonies

What can I say... DatA is king, the full album is so good i will try getting you guys a link for it. But heres a track that made me smile.

Data - SkyWriter :)

Enjoy!

-T7E

EDIT: There you go, DatA's album in it's entirety.

Freakin HTML Will Kill Me...

2009-07-16T19:14:00.001+01:00

Twas the summer of 2009, two fools with (almost) zero money set out on creating the hippest place for the cool kids to hang. Well we are a go go... not hip yet, but we shall get there! If you guys have any requests for songs/movies/manga we should upload/watch/reccommend just drop us an old email at iikagen_metronome@yahoo.co.uk.

Here's my first upload! Weird? Yes! But expect more from me.

Chromeo -Momma's Boy

Catch you guys... *whisper* Anyone? *whisper*

-T7E (reffered to as sherie?)

Yes yes, we have flash! Jesus that took ages... seems I will be maintaining this heap of mess (produced by KZA!) from now on 0_0.

Noobishness

2009-07-16T17:33:00.003+01:00

Okay 1st post! This Blog was co-created by me, Zyshmandoo. Th uther tit that'll keep this bitch updated (hopefully) tis Sherie. Most of th shit on this will be musacc. Alota different kinda music. God knows what kind... whatever makes th hair inside my ears tingle. We will (hopefully) keep u updated on uther shit hitting ur screens nd hopefully manga n anime! Urm fuk knows if this'll last but u knw if u enjoy then my job is done. Look forward to some kikass musaac... and cya later dudes and (hopefully) dudettes. :)

Zyshmandoo a.k.a KZA

P.S. 1st song woot woot!

Miike Snow - Song For No One