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)"

Mary Mary, Why You Buggin'

I don't care if they did have a couple songs featured on Grey's Anatomy, The Mary Onettes are okay in my book. The Swedish band releases their album "Islands" on November 3. I like to think they're the perfect mix between a-ha and The Jesus and Mary Chain. But then again, I'm really into music that's moody, dark and ethereal ... yet upbeat.

Here's their latest single:

The Big Pink. They're such a tease.

UK band The Big Pink continues to tantalize us by releasing another single called "Dominos," which is off their debut album "A Brief History Of Love," due out September 15th. The duo self-produced the record in New York, collaborating with mix master Rich Costey (Muse and Interpol).

Dominos
Velvet (gang gang dance remix)

I'm still crushing on their video for "Velvet":