Category — The Knocks

Hot off the heels of their debut single, The Knocks are back with a new remix.

This time, it’s for the latest/oldest single from the illustrious Marina & The Diamonds, “I Am Not A Robot,” which has been curiously re-released for April and continues to climb the singles chart.

The mix has got lots of echoey moments and a wide array of synthesizers zipping around all over the place. All in all, it plays ever-so-lightly sadder, spacier, and more detached than the original. I like.

Make sure to watch the accompanying THX1138-assisted remix video, which continues to prove my theory that Marina is, indeed, a robot after all.

DL: Marina & The Diamonds – I Am Not A Robot (The Knocks Remix)

While that’s downloading, make sure to check out her interview on BBC Breakfast from earlier today. (Spoiler alert: There are eyes on her boobies.)

Having previously worked with Ellie Goulding, Marina & The Diamonds, Sky Ferreira, the White Tie Affair, and their latest protegees, Samuel and Alex Winston, NYC production duo The Knocks have just debuted their first single: “Blackout,” a hands-in-the-air party track.

Sung by one half of the duo (Mr. Jpatt), the song is nothing short of a rave happy celebration, combining shouty vocals with an indie-dance groove a la Passion Pit and The Black Kids.

DL: The Knocks – Blackout

Seriously, is there anything named “Blackout” that isn’t a smashing success?

The single will be released on iTunes on May 4, featuring remixes by Chiddy Bang, Samuel, Fear Of Tigers, Yes Giantess, and more. You can expect one of those remixes to premiere excluusively on MuuMuse in the coming weeks.

Just last night, I was tweet-lamenting the fact that the latest series of “3″ mixes to hit the net have been, to say the very least, mediocre.

Once again, The Knocks have answered my call.

With their OFFICIAL (yes, this mix will be released on iTunes!) club mix of “3,” the Knocks boys smooth over the grating quality of the Max Martin original with a slick coat of cool, ’90′s club sounds and jagged electro synthesizers.

My favorite mix of the bunch for sure. Love it!

DL: Britney Spears – 3 (The Knocks Club Edit)

Alright, just a quickie before bed (that’s what she said.)

This here’s The Knocks remix of a Marina & The Diamonds favorite, “Mowgli’s Road.” The boys behind this production first impressed me with their thumping bass rendition of The Killers‘ “Spaceman”, and it appears they’ve just done it again.

A little bit of donk on it seems to go miles for Marina, as her already chipper “Road” turns into an all-out glee fest on this mix, featuring a nice electro-guitar vibe and some cool synths. A nice accompaniment to an already brilliant track…and who could resist a bit more sparkle on their Diamonds?

DL: Marina And The Diamonds – Mowgli’s Road (The Knocks Remix)

Just in time for the freakin’ weekend, check out this massive, orgasmic re-rub of The Killers‘ “Spaceman” done up by the up-and-coming NYC production duo, The Knocks.

Hold on to your high tops ladies and gents, ’cause this one’s a real stomper! No, I’m serious…tie your laces before you get onto the dancefloor. I’m not about to have anyone losing their shoes out there.

Now bring that bass back and set the night ablaze!

DL: The Killers (The Knocks Remix)