It’s hard for me not to get really, really into whatever Chris Elliot aka Nom De Strip puts out, his production, energy, and signature sound are all on point. Hes got too much talent to sound cheesy, his songs actually follow some structure and melody, and you can pick him out of a lineup of random songs. These things were made for the club, so grab some over-the-ears and head over to his soundcloud and pick up your favorites.

Tommie Sunshine feat. Tiffany Roth – Tonights The Night (Nom De Strip Remix)
BEENS vs. Dachstuhl – Fogger (Nom De Strip Remix)

I love Dada Life, but it seems like the last two singles they released(although monsters they both are), have a little too much in common. Head to the drop at 1:30 on the ZHM Remix, then play the brand new Happy Violence from the start. Although the basslines are used differently, both songs feature a pretty identical version of the other, complete with the same claps, with a tinny melody on top. Again both songs I think are fantastic, but can’t help but be a little bummed out with my favorite Swedes. Thoughts?

Mustard Pimp – ZHM (Dada Life Remix)
Dada Life – Happy Violence

Wrapping up this week I’d LOVE to introduce an up-and-comer in my neck of the woods. I usually pride myself on my hunting-downability of new artists and music coming from wherever, but the fact that this dancey, dark, slightly European stuff got past me for this long gets me down. No problem, I get to share it with you! Ladies and germs, I give you MPHD.

Autosuggestion – MPHD & Soccius
Soccius – Zoo Colors (MPHD Remix)+++
SebastiAn – Yes (MPHD Edit) (Hey, I CAN dance to this song!)

Right? Yeaaaaaaa. These guys are label mates over at Bad Shoes Records, look forward to more stuff coming from that direction.

Wear good headphones and support the music!