It’s been a few weeks since I put out my Yeasayer remix, and the response has been tremendous – by far the biggest I’ve ever received! From a mention in the UK’s Independent, to my very first Stereogum shout-out, to airplay on both KCRW and Sirius/XM Radio, to #1 on Hypemachine and “Hottest Track” on Elbo.ws, and lastly to [my favorite] soundtracking this girl’s how-to-make-balloon-animals video:

And to those of you that took the time to listen and/or post about it and/or help spread the word, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Here’s the blog recap:

Pigeons & Planes: “AW has taken my favorite song from Yeasayer’s recent album Odd Blood and installed some robot arms and dance shoes”
KillahBeez
The Music Slut
Arjan Writes: “Super fun and very well put together… This kid has his golden fingers on the soundboard again. Two thumbs up.”
Under The Radar Magazine
Earmilk
Minneapolis Fucking Rocks
The Audio Perv
Nialler 9: “Watch out for this guy’s remixes. He good.”
The Coolest Out
Boom Boom Chik
Kickin’ The Peanuts
JP’s Blog
The Fast Life
Winnie Cooper [unbelievably cute dog alert]
Brain Magazine [silver naked people alert]
Fluo Kids
Cause=Time
The Mahogany Blog
TheMusic.FM
Pasta Primavera
Indie Music Filter
We Are The Mascotte
Cassette Couture
Danger Danger: “I don’t hesitate when it’s an AW remix, it’s always good.”
Snob’s Music
The OCMD
Super Official!: “Gives it the ‘ol Alan Wilkis midis touch”
Sound Verite
Sheena Beaston: “The sexy subtlety that is an ‘Alan Wilkis remix’ has once again been bestowed upon Beastonia”
Cities of the Plain
Music Like Dirt
EkEk Promotions
Scene Not Heard
Kevin John Gomez
Atari Cool Kids
La.Ga.Sta.
Kapeep City
True To Sound: “The brilliant Alan Wilkis… seems to be getting even more awesomer with every remix that he produces. His latest is of Yeasayer’s ‘Ambling Amp,’ and as good as the original is, I can honestly say I enjoy Alan’s remix more.”
Bored and Beats
Owl and Bear
Thieves by Tuesday
Newdust
Skippers Chippers
Les Enfants Terribles
Muzjiks
The World in a Paper Cup: “as always, a spectacularly well done remix”
S’Il Vous Plait
unltd.at
No Modest Bear
The Color Awesome
Me And All My Friends
Together in Digital Dreams
I Really Love Music
Disco Naivete
Mojophenia
Revenge of Rob Gordon
Fuzzy Thoughts
Radio Deconstruction
Gis Gis Gis
611 Records
The Pro Show
Dots and Dashes
Dumb Bass
Rainy Tuesday
JayeL Audio
Sleep Never
Ce Soir J’ai Piscine
Standard Deviations
Hype Musik N Stuff
3 Days Before the Show
Musicphileosophy
Your Third Ear
The Chuckness
La 3e Heure
Radio DKO
Headphone Handicap
Audio Sovereignty
Music is my Sunshine
Juicy Fruit
Toy*Tune
FRVR Disco
Sounds Analytical
The Funky Folk

Phewf… that was a lot… 93 to be precise…

Love,
A

Yoyoyoyo!

I just did my very first radio interview for a show called “The Daily Feed” on WFPK 91.9 FM in Louisville, KY. The show will be re-broadcast on a few other stations nationally.

Past interviewees include OK GO, Spoon, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, Sonic Youth, and more! I’m feelin both proud and flattered to say the least… Although I’m totally cringing at the sound of my own voice.

Catch the interview, weirdo-voice and all, right here: On the Phone with… Alan Wilkis

And in closing, I think it’s only appropriate to post a few amazing radio-related songs, starting with my favorite of all time:

Love,
Alan

Attention Sirius XM Radio Customers!

My Yeasayer remix is on the much-respected My Old Kentucky Blog show today. Tune in to SIRIUS XMU, Channel 26 on SIRIUS & channel 43 on XM – the two-hour program starts at 12pm ET and is replayed again at Midnight ET.

I’m on there alongside Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Cold Cave, Holly Miranda, Phoenix, Rogue Wave, and many more… Check out the playlist and download some MP3’s from the show at My Old Kentucky Blog.

And, lastly, because I can never pass up an opportunity for a bad pun, especially when it involves Jermaine Jackson, here’s the amazingly funky Stevie-Wonder-produced “Let’s Get Serious”

Much love,
A

And because I’m feeling do incredibly nice and generous, for a limited time download “Dance With You” for FREE right here!

DOWNLOAD: “Dance With You” – Alan Wilkis

Love love love,
A

Friends!

I’m insanely pleased to announce my latest remix, this time of Yeasayer’s “Ambling Alp” from their upcoming record “Odd Blood.” If you’re unfamiliar with Yeasayer, please take a moment to check them out, as they are an UNBELIEVABLE band. They write wonderful wonderful music, and they manage to combine live instruments with electronics & samples in a totally unique and inspiring way.

As I told their guitarist, Anand, within minutes of hearing the remix stems, I was completely floored. I was already a big fan, but upon hearing each instrument isolated, I couldn’t believe my ears. They labored over every little sound with the utmost care, from the tiniest percussion slaps, to their singer Chris’ own voice re-pitched through a sampler… All I could think was “man, I gotta step my game up if I’m gonna do this song any justice.”

I tried to approach my remix with that similar attention to detail in mind. I re-harmonized the song into a minor key, and I mixed a number of electronic sounds (synths, bleeps, boops) with live instruments (banjo, live hi-hat & snare drum). The song struck me as having some African influences deep in it – I tried to tease those out a bit more, although filtered through my bizarre-child-of-the-80s lens…

I’m especially proud of this, and I’ve gotten a great response from the band about it – I really hope you like it, too! And as always, please feel free to download and share it with any and everyone you know! HELP ME SPREAD THE WORD!

Download: “Ambling Alp (Alan Wilkis Remix)” – Yeasayer

Also, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE support the band and pick up their album when it drops next week. And check out their psychedelic not-safe-for-work video, below, and the also not-safe-for-work website Ambling Alp Experience:

Bye! I LOVE YOU!

Love,
Alan