Tag: The 2 Bears
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The Squire of Alsatia
A new uptempo mix from me, like the previous mix, Tabula Rasa which was an existential psych mix without many psych tunes, it’s far from just some tunes thrown together, there are layers and multiple themes. It’s deep, yes this mix has a sort of manifesto, a journey which spans from xylophone jazz to electro…
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All U Writers
Released next week, every time I hear this house/disco track by !!! (Chk Chk Chk) I think ‘Hot Chip’ for some reason….probably because this is a complete departure from their usual sound (and the 2 Bears style vocals!). As they said in Thump it’s like they sampled themselves, and probably why I like it so…
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RC 271: Pop Is Dead #6 – Dead Pod Stars
This will be my monument This will be a beacon when I’m gone… So that when the moment comes, I can say I did it all with love A bumper self-indulgent 10th anniversary show – 2 shows in one! If you listen at the 1:30 mark you’ll realise why it’s so long 😉 First half…
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Bears Have Claws
If I was a wanky music reviewer (call me! good rates! :-P) I’d say the 2 Bears have claws with this album, whereas the first one was just about having a good time (Bearhug) this is about the down side, the come down, getting your own back. Not deciphered the spoken lyrics to Get Out…
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We’re gonna blow your mind with a bear hug
I’ve played 2 Bears (otherwise known as Joe Goddard from Hot Chip and Raf Rundell from Greco-Roman Soundsystem) remixes on the podcast before and now the duo have created a classic club anthem which I suspect might become a bit of a bear anthem: Bear Hug. Just heard this on 6 Music played by Erol…