Stream Basement Jaxx's Zephyr EP

Rather than do a double-album, Felix and Simon culled a mass of early "soundscapes" from the Scars sessions for the stand-alone Zephyr EP. They unveiled it on BBC 1, and you can hear it at basementjaxx.net. EP's due out in... CONTINUE READING STREAM BASEMENT JAXX'S ZEPHYR EP»

Posted on November 3, 2009 (0 comments)
Tags: Basement Jaxx | Cold Cave

New Basement Jaxx Video - "My Turn" (Feat. Lightspeed Champion) (Stereogum Premiere)

At this point, Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe's Scars has nearly as many videos as it does guest spots: the Yoko Ono/Grace Jones/Yo! Majesty/Cyndi Lauper/Santigold-featuring LP has churned out clips for breakout jam "Raindrops," Sam Sparro's turn on "Feeling's Gone,"... CONTINUE READING NEW BASEMENT JAXX VIDEO - "MY TURN" (FEAT. LIGHTSPEED CHAMPION) (STEREOGUM PREMIERE)»

Posted on October 28, 2009 in Video (3 comments)
Tags: Basement Jaxx | Grizzly Bear | Lightspeed Champion

New Basement Jaxx (Feat. Kelis) Video - "Scars"

Basement Jaxx continue giving Scars the psychedelic treatment in Jan van Nuenen's digitally animated video for the collection's skittering title track. Instead of "Feeling's Gone"'s cheeky Sam Sparro space traveling and "Raindrops"'s kaleidoscopic modern dancers, though, the Dutch artist goes... CONTINUE READING NEW BASEMENT JAXX (FEAT. KELIS) VIDEO - "SCARS" »

Posted on October 12, 2009 in Album Art, Video (4 comments)
Tags: Basement Jaxx | Kelis | Sufjan Stevens

New Basement Jaxx (Feat. Kelis) - "Scars"

Strings, sexy beats, rap verses, and gothic vocals line the skittering, electro R&B title track from Basement Jaxx's so-far-so-good Crazy Itch Radio followup. "Scars" features Kelis, Meika, and Chipmunk, and you can hear it at Myspace. ... CONTINUE READING NEW BASEMENT JAXX (FEAT. KELIS) - "SCARS"»

Posted on September 9, 2009 (0 comments)
Tags: Basement Jaxx | Kelis | Phoenix

New Basement Jaxx Video - "Feeling's Gone"

When posting about Basement Jaxx's upcoming North American DJ Tour, I mentioned not to expect a pitch-perfect version of "Feeling's Gone" because the guys will ostensibly be focused on spinning records, not recreating Scars. That said, the song is Scars'... CONTINUE READING NEW BASEMENT JAXX VIDEO - "FEELING'S GONE"»

Posted on August 31, 2009 in Tour Dates, Video (1 comments)
Tags: Basement Jaxx | Sam Sparro | Thom Yorke

Basement Jaxx Play Korea, And Soon America

In support of the forthcoming Scars Basement Jaxx head out on a self-proclaimed North American "whistlestop DJ tour" this fall. It starts in San Francisco on 10/30. They're in L.A. for Halloween. Then onward. It's the UK duo's first North... CONTINUE READING BASEMENT JAXX PLAY KOREA, AND SOON AMERICA»

Posted on August 21, 2009 in Tour Dates, Video (1 comments)
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New Basement Jaxx (Feat. Sam Sparro) - "Feelings Gone"

Now that you've come up with your own intricate dance routines for "Raindrops" (plus its sundry remixes) and the Santigold-featuring "Saga," here's the UK duo's second official Scars single "Feelings Gone," which features soulful Australian "Black and Gold" crooner Sam... CONTINUE READING NEW BASEMENT JAXX (FEAT. SAM SPARRO) - "FEELINGS GONE" »

Posted on July 27, 2009 (3 comments)
Tags: Basement Jaxx | Sam Sparro

New Basement Jaxx (Feat. Santigold) - "Saga"

On the heels of their resounding return to form "Raindrops," UK electrobeat gurus Basement Jaxx are now busy leaking scraps from their forthcoming Scars. Smart move since everybody's wondering if any other of the LP's tracks -- or its myriad... CONTINUE READING NEW BASEMENT JAXX (FEAT. SANTIGOLD) - "SAGA"»

Here's A Bunch Of Basement Jaxx's "Raindrops" Remixes

All it's taken is one single for people to get excited about Basement Jaxx again. One really great single, though, which come as the first shot from the band's forthcoming Scars LP, packing a heavy guest list including Grace Jones,... CONTINUE READING HERE'S A BUNCH OF BASEMENT JAXX'S "RAINDROPS" REMIXES»

Posted on June 22, 2009 (2 comments)
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New Basement Jaxx Video - "Raindrops"

As we mentioned a ways back, "Raindrops" is a triumphant (and awesomely campy) return for Basement Jaxx. On the psychedelic anthem's forthcoming home Scars we're told to expect guest vocals from Grace Jones, Yoko Ono, Yo! Majesty, Lightspeed Champion, Cyndi... CONTINUE READING NEW BASEMENT JAXX VIDEO - "RAINDROPS"»

Posted on June 8, 2009 in Video (6 comments)
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New Basement Jaxx - "Raindrops"

Over the weekend, Basement Jaxx premiered "Raindrops" on Pete Tong's BBC Radio 1 show Essential Selection. The duo's new track features Felix Buxton on vocals and raindrops on your lips, saving you from dehydration in a desert of emotion. The... CONTINUE READING NEW BASEMENT JAXX - "RAINDROPS" »

Posted on April 21, 2009 (10 comments)
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New Basement Jaxx Tunes

Cyndi Lauper collab behind them, Simon and Felix have returned to turn all their attention on their beloved BJ. MySpace has streams of the pretty good, strings-and-beats self-pity of "My Turn" (featuring Devonte Hynes) as well as the ponderous and... CONTINUE READING NEW BASEMENT JAXX TUNES »

Posted on September 8, 2008 (0 comments)
Tags: Basement Jaxx | Lightspeed Champion | SXSW | The Thermals

New Cyndi Lauper & Basement Jaxx - "Rocking Chair"

Surprising us all, Cyndi Lauper has graduated from her turn in Japan For Africa to "Rocking Chair," a collaboration with Basement Jaxx. The track appears on Bring Ya To The Brink, which is out next week and includes production work... CONTINUE READING NEW CYNDI LAUPER & BASEMENT JAXX - "ROCKING CHAIR"»

Posted on May 27, 2008 in MP3, Tour Dates (3 comments)
Tags: Basement Jaxx | Cyndi Lauper

Basement Jaxx @ Webster Hall, NYC 10/11/06

Sometimes a show is best measured by past venue experiences -- and by that standard, Basement Jaxx was the most over-the-top, exhilarating dance party we've seen at the Hall yet. The floorboards haven't done the Webster-wobble like that since Bloc... CONTINUE READING BASEMENT JAXX @ WEBSTER HALL, NYC 10/11/06»

Posted on October 13, 2006 (6 comments)
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New Basement Jaxx Video - "Hush Boy"

Sorry for all the YouTubing today. Well, actually we're not that sorry seeing as how BJaxx never let us down. Crazy Itch Radio is available on iTunes now!... CONTINUE READING NEW BASEMENT JAXX VIDEO - "HUSH BOY"»

Posted on September 5, 2006 in Video (8 comments)
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Stream The New Basement Jaxx

Tune into Crazy Itch Radio at myspace.com/basementjaxx.... CONTINUE READING STREAM THE NEW BASEMENT JAXX»

Posted on August 22, 2006 (4 comments)
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New Basement Jaxx - Crazy Itch Radio

Felix and Simon are going to force your asses to shake when Crazy Itch Radio drops 9/4. I've been listening to it for a few months and I don't think any Jaxx fans will be disappointed. MySpace is streaming the... CONTINUE READING NEW BASEMENT JAXX - CRAZY ITCH RADIO»

Posted on August 8, 2006 (12 comments)
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Mercury Music Prize Shortlist

With odds provided by William Hill (via The Guardian) Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand 3-1 The Streets - A Grand Don't Come For Free 3-1 Keane - Hopes and Fears 6-1 Snow Patrol - Final Straw 6-1 Amy Winehouse -... CONTINUE READING MERCURY MUSIC PRIZE SHORTLIST»