[LISTEN] New Order - Tutti Frutti (Hot Chip Remix)

Hot Chip have remixed New Order's latest single "Tutti Frutti", which is lifted from New Order's new album "Music Complete", which is out now via Mute. The electronic ensemble have given the New Order track an added layer of weirdness and showcases that they're not just good at making music, they're pretty darn good at remixing them too!

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Hot Chip reveal throwback video for "Dancing In The Dark"

After performing the Bruce Stringsteen cover at Green Man and Glastonbury at this years' festivals they've recorded the track in full! "The Dancing In The Dark EP" is out 23 October via Domino. The band's "Definitive Edition" of latest LP "Why Make Sense"? (which features the new EP plus their "Separate" EP) is out on the same day.

Check out the video for "Dancing In The Dark" below.

6 Ghastly Glastonbury Clashes to Avoid

It's the inevitable nightmare of Glastonbury every year. You can double-check your clash finder as many times as you wish, triple-check the official Glastonbury app, but there's just no way of avoiding the gargantuan of clashes.

The saying "Well I could watch them and then catch the end of those?" will not do. Glastonbury is huge and with 170,000 people walking in every direction, you're stuck in the mud. So we've compiled a list of the worst clashes over the weekend and tips on how best to avoid them.

Friday

Jungle 4:30pm, Other Stage 
Wolf Alice 5pm, The Park Stage
Peace 5pm, John Peel Stage

No, what did we say? You can't catch the start of Jungle and then get to the others in enough time! Jungle drew one of the biggest crowds last year at the John Peel Stage, and could throw an even bigger show this year. Wolf Alice and Peace are chummy so may be quietly competing on winning the crowds over.

Our tip: Wolf Alice. This band are about to get huge and their debut album is just about to drop. You can always catch Peace at the Rabbit Hole the same night at 8:30pm.


Florence And The Machine 9.30 (ish), Pyramid Stage
Mark Ronson 9pm, Other Stage
Jamie XX 9.30pm, The Park Stage
Hot Chip 10.15pm, West Holts

If three acts clashing wasn't bad enough, try four. This raises a few eyebrows and a few utterances of "who the fuck booked these time slots!?" but that's the brilliant variety of Glastonbury. Florence has been bumped up the order and there's only one way to find out if she's headliner material... Elsewhere Mark Ronson, Jamie XX and Hot Chip are all bound to bring party vibes, with Hot Chip going on into the night.

Our tip: It's got to be Florence. It's going to be a landmark performance and could go down in Glastonbury history for better or worse. The rest you'll be able to catch at other festivals, and with Jamie XX on the up, expect many more chances to see him.

Saturday

Slaves 2pm, John Peel Stage

Everything Everything 2.30pm, William's Green

The John Peel Stage is infamous for blowing up acts. Last year Royal Blood, George Ezra and Jungle all propelled their career from there. Slaves could just about do the same this year. Everything Everything on the other hand are about to release their third album. It's big, big enough to fill William's Green that's for sure.

Our tip: Take your pick! Both bands are playing two sets each so you can catch Slaves the same night at the Hell Stage or Everything Everything on the Other Stage on Friday.

Pharrell Williams 8pm, Pyramid Stage

Ben Howard 8.40pm, Other Stage

Pharrell Williams will be hoping to keep the sunshine out for his Saturday evening performance and it's a rare chance you'll get to see one of the biggest names around right now. If you fancy something more unexpected though, go for Ben Howard.

Our tip: Ben Howard. He's become a masterfully moody musician who has the ability to switch at any time. Hopefully his performance will live up to Glastonbury folklore rather than turning his back on thousands and telling them to 'f off'.

Sunday

Alt-J 5.45pm, Pyramid Stage
Charli XCX 5.50pm, John Peel Stage

Two opposite ends of the spectrum here, but each are bound to put on two of the best shows of the festival. Charli XCX has proved she's a worthy pop star with rock star attitude, whereas Alt-J have just kept being themselves and put on one of the tightest live shows around.

Our tip: Alt-J. It's always good for bands to put on a decent show but Alt-J take it to new levels. Their show is crisper than their records and more gooey than the mud beneath your feet. How? You'll have to go and see for yourself.


The Who 9.45pm, Pyramid Stage
The Chemical Brothers 9.45pm, The Chemical Brothers
Mini Mansions 10pm, Rabbit Hole

No one saw this one coming. The Who headline Glastonbury on the 50th year of their career. It's huge for them, but for the majority of the audience? We're not convinced. The Chemical Brothers will look to put on the final party of the weekend whereas Mini Mansions will burrow themselves in the Rabbit Hole. Could they be accompanied by a certain Alex Turner? It could happen.

Our tip: It's the last night so choose wisely. Mini Mansions towing in Alex Turner could be a long shot and The Who are your dad's favourite band not yours right? Go for The Chemical Brothers. Past and present work point all indicators towards them to seal the deal on the Sunday night.

Aside from the clashes though, there's tonnes of other acts to go and watch. Make sure you do download the official Glastonbury EE app. It'll come in handy when your up to your eyeballs in times, stages and obscure band names.

(@JJShreeve)

Hot Chip unveil stream of "Why Make Sense?"

Hot Chip have revealed a rather interesting way to unveil a stream of the title track of their new album, "Why Make Sense?". It's a re-imagining of the BBC's news website, with it looking rather sinister at times as it has the letters in certain words jumbled up.

Click here to listen to the song!

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Hot Chip share new track "Burning Up"

Hot Chip's new album "Why Make Sense?" is due for release 18th of May via Domino Records, and they've already shared two singles, "Huarache Lights" and "Need You Now". But now, they've shared another new track, "Burning Up", which is actually a non-album track which appears on the pre-order-exclusive "Separate" EP.

You can check out the lyric video just below.

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Hot Chip announce new album "Why Make Sense?" + stream new track

Hot Chip have announced details of their brand new album "Why Make Sense?", it'll be their sixth album since they burst onto the scene all those yeas ago. You can also stream new song "Huarache Lights" below.

"Why Make Sense?" is released May 18th.

"Why Make Sense?"

1. 'Huarache Lights'
2. 'Love Is The Future'
3. 'Cry For You'
4. 'Started Right'
5. 'White Wine And Fried Chicken'
6. 'Dark Night'
7. 'Easy To Get'
8. 'Need You Now'
9. 'So Much Further To Go'
10. 'Why Make Sense?'

Separate EP:

1. 'Burning Up'
2. 'Separate'
3. 'Move With Me'
4. 'Re-harmonize'

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Listen to Hot Chip's cover of Arthur Russell's "Go Bang."

Red Hot Organization is set to release a tribute album to the late dynamic powerhouse Arthur Russell. On the heels of Sufjan Stevens' brilliantly seductive "A Little Lost" cover. And here comes Hot Chip's sweeping and funky rendition of new-wave/disco favourite "Go Bang".

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Listen to Hot Chip’s new single, "Dark & Stormy"

After listening to various 'side-projects' from various members of the band this is a pleasant surprise! Their label have released "Dark & Stormy" on YouTube, scroll down to check it out!

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Theme Park cover Hot Chip's 'Ready For The Floor'

This is a lovely stripped down version of the hit song by Hot Chip, give it a full listen below!

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Gig Review... Hot Chip @ The Junction, Cambridge, 11th June 2012

With a collosal headline slot at Lovebox Festival pencilled in for a few weeks time, The Junction seems tiny tonight for Hot Chip, one of the most popular indie-dance acts in the country. Tonight is sold out not surprisingly, the venue a sweaty mass of bodies by the end of the evening.

Support this time comes from Cambridge's very own cult legend Pete Um. Mill Road's original maverick shuffles onstage with his minidisc player in hand and his sunglasses perched on his head. Um's tracks are usually around the minute mark, his witty and poetic ramblings set to jittery electronics. The set of songs he performs here in J1 are mostly those present on his 'Greatest Hits' album 'Can't Get Started', bar a couple of new tracks. As a friend of Hot Chip and a local man, Pete Um's set of utterly bonkers electronica goes down fairly well, and rightly so.



Between the sets comes a 2 Bears DJ Set, made up of some great dance, electronica and hip-hop tracks that are selected well. Though when the music fades and the light fades, anticipation is in the air. Have Hot Chip still got it?

The answer is undoubtedly: yes. The band succeed in playing a selection of tracks from both their new LP 'In Our Heads' and their extensive back catalogue. Classics like 'The Warning''s 'And I Was A Boy From School' blend seamlessly with new tracks like comeback single 'Flutes'. The throng of fans seem to great the new equally with the old, not surprising given the band's consistently fantastic output. 'Over And Over' however buzzes with energy and colour; the crowd do too. In spite of their success, they've lost none of their humble attitude, so perhaps they feel more at home at a venue such as this, though there's no reason why they don't deserve to conquer the arenas.

Written by - Connor Browne



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