Let me just start this out by saying that I am usually not a fan of remixes. Especially remixes of indie songs. I remember walking into TSI once and hearing a remix of Feist's "1 2 3 4", and i was just blown away. But not in the good way. I thought it was terrible and I questioned why anyone would feel the need to ruin a perfectly good song that way. However, I have recently stumbled upon a certain group of artists from around the world who come together as the Remix Artist Collective(RAC) and make AMAZING remixes that actually enhance the original and make the songs beautiful instead of turning them into an over-the-top electronic pile of shit! So, please do your ears a big favor and check these out:
Ra Ra Riot Manner To Act
I really enjoy Ra Ra Riot. I saw them perform at Jack Rabbits a couple of months ago, and it was pretty amazing. They have a great energy, and they really are quite talented. Not to mention it is pretty awesome that they have both violin and cello players. I was worried that a remix would just be disastrous, but they definitely proved me wrong. This is the song that really turned me on to RAC. It's absolutely stunning.
Tegan & Sara Back In Your Head
The Fashion Solo Impala
Let me take the chance right now to say that I had avoided The Fashion based on their name. MISTAKE. They are actually kind of good, so if you have not given them a listen yet, I recommend it.
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