This latest sampler mix focuses on tunes visiting the dancier side of the equator.

A Line Around The Block

The Juan MacLean – Smart idea to feature guest singers on their latest one, the chef’s salad of femme vox add some meat to songs that might not stand well on their own.

Passion Pit – The hottest thing out of Boston since the Molasses Disaster. The mega-pitch shifted vocal moments could be called questionable, or they could totally sell you.

Pet Shop Boys – Can you believe their new one sounds just as vital now as it might’ve 25 years ago? This particular song would’ve been Top 20 easy back in 1984.

Tiga – Always inconsequential, always curious – there’s at least one song per Tiga record that worms its way into repeat play status

Thavius Beck – I’m still trying to source the mega tweaked sample at the center of this song – it sure sounds Simon LeBon-ish to me.

The Phenomenal Handclap Band – No handclaps, and they’re not really that phenomenal either. On the whole that is, in parts it can be quite fun. Like the Juan MacLean the guest vox are welcome, unlike the Juan MacLean they did not make many wise choices (present company excepted). Plus this song COUNTS!

VX-323 – A band that would have you believe the music and vocals are delivered by a sentient robot. Why it’s worried about real estate values I dunno.

Anthem In – This Kate Bush cover is not the best song on their new ep, just the most noteworthy.