Dear works his magic on 'VCR'

Music producer, DJ and electronic avant-pop artist Matthew Dear has released a remix of "VCR" by The xx, which first started making its way around early last week. I suggest you get ready to stand and shuffle your feet.

Out of everything I've listened to in the past year, The xx have probably been one of the most played groups. They're four 20-year-olds from South London who produce a masterful distillation of R&B and indie synth-pop music that just begs for good sampling or remixing.

In fact, they do quite a bit remixing of their own - fantastically done for musicians their age. I've included Dear's version of "VCR" and a remix of Florence and The Machine's "You've Got the Love (Jamie xx Remix)" for your listening pleasure.

"VCR (Matthew Dear Remix)"
"You've Got the Love (Jamie xx Remix)"

Fan-made videos can be cool

I've been gaining excitement for the forthcoming debut release from The xx, said to come out in the fall. They've just released their second single "Basic Space," which Pariah does a nice remix of.

This isn't the offical video, but rather a nicely done fan-made video by Youtube username Toadvine. He uses clips from Godard's film "Vivre Sa Vie". It hasn't even been online for a week and is making it's way around blog nation.

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I'd just like to thank the individual that made this.