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Mogger MrFrost did a fantabulous job of keeping MOG up-to-date on all the Glastonbury coverage over the weekend - posting about the epic performances from Amy Winehouse (she punched someone in the audience during "Rehab") and Jay-Z (who shamelessly covered Oasis, the band that dissed his headlining spot on the Glasto bill.) Since Glastonbury is one of the biggest festival's in the whole wide world, I figured I would post some of the other epic performances because there we... MORE

MP3 bloggers the world over believe Hot Chip to be pretty much unfuckwitable. The UK dance act have never left the web’s collective unconscious since the release of The Warning in 2006. They enhanced their rep with energetic live shows, a mix CD for the DJ Kicks series, and remix work for such luminaries as Queens of the Stone Age and Matthew Dear. Yet in the interest of fairness and balance, and because your reviewer is a contrary bastard, I've decided to fuck with th... MORE

While everyone else was Deathcabbing I made a point to get my ass on over to the Sahara tent for what was in my estimation an absolute must band to see. I've only recently gotten into Hot Chip since I heard their new album. Even though I had heard/seen vids of theirs before, something about "Made In The Dark" clicked for me(may have something to do with the accessiblity of the new album leak several months ago, hehe). Anyway, securing a spot outside the tent I laid d... MORE

First they dropped DRM, now they're dropping mp3s. Has EMI been infiltrated by hippies or commune-ists? Today the record label released the title track from Hot Chip's forthcoming album Made In The Dark FREE for download. Of course, you have to sign your soul over to Hot Chip's mailing list, but I'm sure they'll take good care of it. You might also win free copies of the album in all its various formats! Made In The Dark drops February 4th, while the single "Ready For... MORE

Hot Chip - Made In The DarkRating 6/10 Hot Chip can write a memorable Pop song, for this fact there is little doubt. Indeed, the London 5 piece have gathered interest from those behind the resurgently healthy Kylie Minogue, with a view to a future writing collaboration. Not bad for a bunch of nerds who write and record much of their material in Joe Goddard’s bedroom, built their reputation through Hulk hands and favourable indie reviews, they fondly reference Destiny’s C... MORE

My review of Hot Chip's album Made In The Dark is done and now up at Blogcritics Magazine. Here's the intro:

After gaining acclaim with The Warning, Hot Chip returns with their third release Made In The Dark. Filled with a great mix of songs, it's a worthy follow-up to their breakthrough album.

Enjoy one of my favorite tracks from this album.

Hot Chip dropped a new video this week, for "One Pure Thought" off their Made in the Dark LP: One Pure Thought
I dig this animation style...

Hot Chip are well known for their catchy pop songs that are just dripping with great synthesizer sounds. Ever wonder what they use to get those great melodies? Well, the band recently broke it down for Dazed & Confused magazine and described their favorite synths and why. There are 6 tributes in all, and Dazed Digital (the online version of the magazine) has published all of them unedited. Here are the first 5, the last one will be published tomorrow: The Roland SH-1... MORE

U.K. synth-rockers Hot Chip have confirmed the titled and UK release date of their third album, Made In the Dark. The album is the follow-up to their 2006 breakthrough The Warning and will be out February 4th in the UK. Made In the Dark includes thirteen new tracks, including "One Pure Thought" and "Hold On." "One Pure Thought" is currently streaming on the band's Web site. Another track "Shake a Fist" was released this past September on limited 12", with a Diplo remix... MORE

Hot Chip's new and third studio album Made in the Dark doesn't hit stores until February 5th, 2008. The band's first track off the album, "Shake a Fist" was released back on vinyl last September, and now the hyped up Brits have finished the video for their first proper single, "Ready For The Floor." Hot Chip, "Ready For The Floor" Made In The Dark is currently available for pre-order on Amazon and its special edition version will be shipped with a bonus DVD. The bo... MORE

Hi hi hi - I'm back on line... Just a contrasting track for you... I love the early 80s opening sound (reminds me of cheesy Americana bands from that period), and love the way it swings into ragga.. These guys are sickeningly talented. The varying styles mesh together really well, I think. And oh, those guitars......

Assuming some of you don't know: Hot Chip are those British electro kids that brought you that poppin little dance track, called 'Ready for the Floor,' that came out back in January and has been remixed by everyone under the sun (to the point where some of you probably haven't even heard the original version. Fix that now--you can listen and read). Why it bears mentioning: I heard the song on the radio last night and realized how good it is--I even put it on a mix CD I ma... MORE