Marc Foster, A-Trak & Kimbra - Warrior (Music Video) [DWNLD]

Converse managed to team up three of the coolest artists in the game right now and the genre bending result is "Warrior", a track that is the definition of the arrival of Spring. This feel-good track mixes an electro-disco-ish beat with two alternative greats. Below you can check out the wresting-infused music video featuring Mark Foster of Foster The People and A-Trak battling for their freedom while a tied up Kimbra belts out some sweet lyrics. Enjoy!

Download: Marc Foster, A-Trak & Kimbra - Warrior

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A-Trak - Piss Test ft. Juicy J & Danny Brown [Stream]

" A-Trak is a world champion DJ, in demand producer, and globetrotting club rocker without peer. Three 6 Mafia's Juicy J is true Southern rap royalty on a hot streak of new music. And Danny Brown is rap's rookie of the year, a critically acclaimed mic wrecker and budding style icon. Together, these three party professionals have come up with "Piss Test", a speaker-detonating slice of gleefully antisocial Parental Advisory rap that serves as the first teaser off "Loosies", the upcoming Fool's Gold hip hop compilation.

Play this at high volume, preferably in a residential neighborhood. "                               - Fools Gold Recs

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Duck Sauce - Big Bad Wolf [Music Video]

A-Trak & Armand Van Helden aka Duck Sauce are back with this absurd new, not safe for work, video for there latest track, Big Bad Wolf. Read about the creative, crotch face, process for the video below.

"Big Bad Wolf" "is pretty simple, and it can mean anything, really, so we wanted the video to have its own narrative," says A-Trak, one-half of the dance duo Duck Sauce, along with DJ Armand Van Helden. "Remember when dance music videos used to actually be creative? Like when you think back to Aphex Twin, Fatboy Slim and Daft Punk… I don't know why the genre's videos became so generic in recent years.

"When Keith [Schoffield] came up with this idea of 'crotchfaces,' we just thought it was hilarious," A-Trak continues. "He started coming up with all these gags and describing the characters living in this sort of parallel world, and we were sold. He wasn't sure if we'd be down to play the leads, but our take on this was, if we're going to do this, we need to go all the way. So we played the dickheads, essentially." - via Rolling Stone

Duck Sauce - Barbara Streisand [Music Video]

I know I'm extremely late by posting this, but I'm still doing it up. You may spend years trying to find an appealing techno music video ranging from animation-styled videos from Daft Punk to attractive women in little clothing walking around a street. In all honesty, we don't listen to techno for the videos, because, well, if we did, we'd be mindless horny bastards. Rather, it's simply the musicality of the song that makes us endure the cheesy 90s Japanese animation or the guy walking around town with a saxophone. But this video, is one that catches your eye and never gets old. 

I think I've watched it 30 times in a mindless daydream and still enjoy every bit of it. Duck Sauce's Barbara Streisand features cameos from just about anyone in the music industry. It's a Where's Waldo of sorts for roughly three minutes of pure musical genius. Van Helden and A-Trak sample the perfect piece of the 60s disco song 'Gotta Go Home' by Boney M. In any case, we at RVS absolutely love this music video. Leave us comments about your favourite music video below!!

Weekly Electronic Smash: Fool's Gold Records [DWNLD]

It's back! The weekly electronic smash is back and we're hitting you with updates from each of the major techno labels out there. Today, we start off with Fool's Gold Records and their latest updates!

A-Trak recently bid farewell to the boys at Fat Beats with his own set at one of their last stores. It's a sad, sad day to see Fat Beats leave us so I'm dropping you with some highlights of A-Trak's set over at their store.


Also, new on Fool's Gold, Green Money has just dropped a new mix tape that can be downloaded below. It's got a bunch of new remixes from them and if you're around, catch them live!
Green Money Mix Tape

The new Foolcast has also been released by Style of Eye that has also released his newest single, Homeless. The Foolcast starts off with this summer's classic, Barbara Streisand, by Duck Sauce and then takes you away on some ill techno! Check it out! All Foolcasts are free on iTunes, so you have no excuses!
Style of Eye Foolcast

Nick Catchdubs is heading over to Asia for a grand tour of the Orient. For anyone out there in Asia, he is a must see dj! Don't hesistate, go! Along with his departure, he's released a new mix that is available to download on SoundCloud! Here is the link below along with the tracklist!
Round'n Round'n Round'n Round'n Round'n by nickcatchdubs
Justin Martin & Arlan - Mr Spock
Coldcut & Hexstatic - Timber (Seiji Remix)
LA Riots - The Drop (Duke Dumont “Thudding Like Elmer” Remix)
Cajmere - Percolator (Major Lazer Percumajor)
Bobmo - Bring It (Hot City Remix)
Idiotproof vs Eats Everything - Can You Jump
Klever - Let The Music Play
Squarepusher - Cryptic Motion (Mr Oizo Remix)
Harry Choo Choo Romero - 80 Degrees
Brenmar - Taking It Down
Busy Signal - Real Gallis (So Shifty Remix)
J-Wow & Toy Selectah - Mo’chaxo
El Negro 5 Estrellas - Plomo Plomo
Donae’o - So Fly (Redlight Remix)
Outkast - Spottieottiedopalicious (Nacey Remix)

What else is new? Chromeo is releasing their new LP Business Casual on the 14th and here at Rhythmic Variations of Sound, we can't help but tingle with excitement. We'll be covering the LP as soon as possible but until then, go out and pre-order the release! I had the pleasure of seeing Chromeo do a live performance at the University of Toronto yesterday and they blew the minds off them university kids!

For more updates from Fool's Gold, don't hesitate to check their blog out! It's got a bunch of freebies and some really dope events planned!

The Weekly Electronic Smash!

What up people!

This month of July is bringing about changes for RVS and the way we will be blogging. First, you can find us on Facebook as a fan page @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rhythmic-Variations-Of-Sound/134295623268705. Also new, we have changed our e-mail to rhythmicvariationsofsound@gmail.com so don't forget to drop us any beats you'd want to see us put up! I believe that a Twitter account is also on its way to creation so don't forget to check us out there too! We're still on SoundCloud, you know where to find us on there. We are also thinking of uploading weekly videos from time to time to recap the week in music beginning in September! Finally, on my part, I will be serving you a weekly dosage of techno every Saturday so stay tuned to check that out!

Starting with this Saturday, I'm hitting you with a couple of albums that are fresh on the market! Below you'll find a mini summary of the artist and their album along with one of their songs and possibly a download link!

Rusko has hit us with yet another remix but this time it's a 4th of July remix that was originally done by Kelis. We know Kelis' voice from the song Acapella but Rusko transforms her style to a blend of both dubstep and techno. In any case, it is a must for the next 4th of July so download it or buy it on iTunes. Do it for your country.

I am sorry for not being able to find a better quality video!

A couple of weeks ago I blogged about Mustard Pimp and how they were dubbed the next big French duo. A couple years ago, I was obsessed with an artist by the name of Brodinski. He too, was dubbed the next big thing out of France. Today, we have yet another. French Fries could not have picked a better name either. Mumdance has named them the next big French duo since the likes of Daft Punk and I want to know what you think of their mix! It's available to download on the link below.

http://www.maddecent.com/blog/french-fries

I've got to say, when Duck Sauce came out, I was blown away. The fusion of funk and techno by two greats such as van Helden and A-Trak was always going to be a hit. Well, guess what? They just filmed it while performed live. And, on top of that, the video includes Trizzy live with Travis. Trizzy, you never fail to impress.

Duck Sauce @ EDC 2010: Official Recap from Mr Goldbar on Vimeo.

Sticking to videos, the highly anticipated video for Kingdom's 'Mind Reader' is out! Definitely a must see so check it out below!

Scion A/V Video: Kingdom ft. Shyvonne - Mind Reader from Scion A/V on Vimeo.

Finally, the much awaited for EP is out on Fool's Gold! It's none other than Green Money's Gold Rush EP! It sailed to the top download on Juno and is now available on BeatPort and iTunes! As a bonus, check out the new Jokers of The Scene Mix on SoundCloud which is available for download!

Until next week, peace!