Mutant Poppycock

Hello Tape fans! The blog's been quiet on the mp3 front of late so I thought I'd pick out a couple of juicy nuggets from last year to delight your senses. First up is the Villalobos track that Carl Craig played early on in his set last Thursday. I never thought that I'd ever hear it played out, especially in Bristol, but it was a lovely surprise to hear it booming out of Native's fat soundsystem. Apparently it's a reworking of a classical piece of music by a famous composer (any ideas?), but don't go expecting any huge departures from the sound that we know and love. Classic Ricardo, through and through.

Download:
Ricardo Villalobos - 485u (Side A) // For Discos Only

If you've heard the Mutant Pop mix by now (download here), then you'll probably already be familiar with the opening track of the mix. 'Lions Gate' was the A-side on the second 'Art Of Tones' release, and is a wobbly chunk of boompty italo-informed electro-house. 'Van Again' (featured on the series' first instalment) still keeps that nu-italo vibe going but with more of a Detroit flavour to it. The producer of these tracks still remains unknown in a Rex The Dog vein (we know it's you, JX!), so if anyone's got any idea who's behind these absolute gems then please let us know.

Download:
Art Of Tones - Van Again // 20:20 Vision

If you've been reading this blog at all (and not just downloading the mp3s, you leeches!) then you'll probably be aware that we'll be hosting the first of our Mutant Pop parties tomorrow. If you're going to be in Bristol, then you could do a lot worse than heading down to the Arc Bar to check how the synergy of Tape and Vayge is going down. See you there!