Hey There Webisphere!

My Phantogram remix made its way onto the “John in the Morning” show last week on world-famous KEXP radio! Pretty honored about it – John is a legend… (but he is NOT John Legend)

Check the playlist HERE.

And in other news, I went to Brooklyn Bowl last night where I saw 4 bands in a row, each one with friends of mine in them. Must be a world record of some sort. First came Yr Youth, then Mr. Dream, then Murder Mystery, and then Project Jenny, Project Jan to close it out.

And I might add, it was PJPJ’s first show with their new live band. They played through a lot of the new material we’ve been working on together all year, and it was AWESOME! Oh, and David Best of Fujiya & Miyagi came out with them for a nice little encore.

All in all, quite a night. Anyhoo, holla at your boy

Much love,
A

* Chiddy Bang – Under The Sheets
* YACHT – Psychic City (Classixx Remix)
* The Virgins – Rich Girls (The Twelves Remix)
* PNAU – Baby (Breakbot Remix)
* Passion Pit – Sleepyhead (Emil and Friends Remix)
* Neon Indian – Deadbeat Summer (Database Remix)
* Air & Ryhmefest – Alpha Beta Gaga (Mark Ronson Remix)
* Matt & Kim – It’s a fact (Mano Remix feat. Hollywood Holt)
* The Cure vs Lil Wayne – Close To Me (Remix)
* Pharcyde & Sublime – Summertime in the LBC (Remix)
* The Very Best feat. Ezra Koenig – Warm Heart of Africa (Alan Wilkis Remix)
* Chromeo – Call Me Up (Bag Raiders Remix)
* Imogen Heap – Say Goodnight and Go (Remix by Back Ted N-Ted)
* Edward Sharpe – Edward Sharpe (RAC Remix)

And you can stream the episode below:

Pop tarts!

-A

Good day, internet-travelers!

Two pieces of news to share today. The first of which is my song, “Milk and Cookies,” soundtracked the trailer to 48-Hour Magazine’s launch, pictured above. The concept for the project is pretty incredible, and I was stoked to be a part of it. Here’s their mission-statement:

“A raucous experiment in using new tools to erase media’s old limits. As the name suggests, we’re going to write, photograph, illustrate, design, edit, and ship a magazine in two days.”

You can learn more about the project at their website, 48hrmag.com. The trailer was created by the lovely and talented Ms. Kasia Cieplak Von Baldegg, and you can check out more of her work at www.kasiacieplak.com/.

The second piece of news for the day is another of my songs, “Snuggle Up to Nail Down,” was played during the most recent episode of “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me.” I got an excited voicemail from a friend saying, “99.9% sure I heard you on the radio!” How cool is that? Granted, they only included the first 8 seconds of the song, but still feeling pretty cool, right now. You can check out the podcast on iTunes by clicking HERE. The song comes on around minute 39 or so, if you REALLY wanna go the distance…

New remix to come later this week, so stay tuned for that. Happy trails, til then!

-A

Hello homies!

Got a truly wonderful response to my White Hinterland remix – I’m thrilled everyone came along for the ride!

A few things to report before I recap:

1) As many of you know, I’ve been co-producing the latest record for Project Jenny, Project Jan. We are so close to wrapping it up, I can taste it! Final mixes are complete, now in the middle of the mastering process. I seriously can’t wait!

2) Pleased to announce I’m working on MY next record – going to be a collaborative effort, working with a host of awesome special guests. Been sketching out ideas pretty regularly, very pumped to be working on my own stuff again. Lord knows where it’ll all end up, but it’s going to be awesome, I can tell you that…

3) Also been working a lot these days with my new friends, The Kickdrums. Doing some Postal-Service style email exchanges, trading ideas back and forth. Really fun stuff.

4) And lastly, my song “The Hustle” randomly wound up in yet ANOTHER extreme sports video. This time for some sort of Mountain Dew snowboarding event… Check it:

Moving right along, the White Hinterland remix picked up all sorts of steam over the past few weeks! Made it into Elbo.ws Hot Tracks after a nice thumbs up from WH’s record label, Dead Oceans.

Here’s the blog breakdown – thanks a bazillion to everyone that was kind enough to listen and write:

The Independent
Prefix Magazine “warm, lounge-ish electro-pop”
The Portland Mercury
Consequence of Sound
YK2 Daily
Better Propaganda
Killah Beez
The Music Slut
Killah Beez
Day ‘n Night Blog “I don’t have to tell anyone how good Alan Wilkis and Memory Tapes are.”
MBV Music
Arjan Writes “Alan Wilkis knows how to turn obscure indie gems into wildly unique pieces of atmospheric pop and electronica”
Boom Boom Chik “It sounds fantastic… Light one up to this”
Hypetrak “Restructured into a thumping, electro-pop tune. Very clean execution of the remix”
Cause Equals Time
The Fast Life “Wilkis drops his latest airy goody inside your speaker to conjure colorful flowering meadows into your livingroom… A pure and relaxed hymn for spring… Chilled, soulful music”
Plug In Music
Hot Biscuits
Mahogany Blog “There’s no doubt White Hinterland are chuffed”
Daily Beatz “A funky quasi-psychedelic remix… I would say he hit it out of the park”
Atari Cool Kids
Ickmusic “Wilkis is no slouch in the remix chair… Spinning it on its end with a musical drumbeat and his signature sense of funk”
Music Like Dirt “He’s become something of a hype machine fuelled phenomenon… A beautifully subtle reworking of White Hinterland”
Too Much Happiness “I like the original. It’s whip cream. But this Alan Wilkis’ remix is what I like to call a sure thing”
Short and Sweet NYC
Head Underwater
Too Many Sebastians “A rather lovely remix”
What to Wear During an Orange Alert
Super Official “Another solid remix from Alan Wilkis… transforms it into something head nodding and atmospheric.”
Music for Perfect People
Parasites and Sycophants
This Music Wins
No Modest Bear
Durrty Rice “Man, AW, this dude continues to impress with his ability to put his touch on a song… I honestly haven’t heard a horrible remix by Wilkis”
Indie Here
Subservient Experiment
Blastercase “a nice, ethereal remix… the perfect track to help you shake off that winter dust, and get ready for the nice warm weather to come”
The World in a Paper Cup “Wilkis is one of the most consistent artists out there. Perhaps it’s his ear for a beat or his ability to tweak and twist just right; whatever it is I always get a grin on my face when he drops me a tune”
Ears of the Beholder “a great remix from the talented re-thinker of songs”
The Weekly Feed
Their Bated Breath
Dumb Bass
Music is My Sunshine
Cater ATL
Above Second
Together in Digital Dreams
Sonic Dissonance
Gis Gis Gis
JP’s Blog
Radio Deconstruction
Tea n Muffin
Stay True
Pop That Rocks
Street Index
Everyday King
Cities of the Plain
Yvynyl
Joey Plays

Well, that about does it… Phewf :)

See you soon!

-A

Moving right along, my White Hinterland remix is pickin up all kinds of steam out there, wanted to share some juicy tidbits.

First off, got a lovely feature in Prefix Magazine: “[AW] pushes it out of its surroundings into a piece of warm, lounge-ish electro-pop, in which the song still finds it’s footing.”

Nice little shout-out in The Independent, as well, in which they state that I am a “Brooklyn DJ.” Sure, why not?

And lastly, got some KCRW radio airplay again. Amen to those DJs over there, always keepin their ears open to all things indie. Gotta love ‘em!

In other news, I’m seeing Mr. Jamie Lidell at the Bowery tonight, and I am supremely excited for it. If anyone’s gonna be there, come say hi! That is all…

Hope everyone’s good!

-A

The lovelies over at Hypemachine Radio were kind enough to toss my lil’ RJD2 remix on their April 2010 edition. The show is “the place to hear what’s buzzing on the HypeMachine” and “what’s getting the most attention on music blogs all over the world.” Not too shabby!

This month’s episode features yours truly, alongside Dum Dum Girls, J Dilla, Elliot Smith, and Ariel Pink, among others… Here’s the playlist:

1. Delorean – Stay Close
2. Cults – Go Outside
3. J Dilla – The Diff’rence
4. Mindless Boogie – El Toro (Prins Thomas Edit)
5. Prins Thomas – Uggebugg
6. Holy Fuck – Latin America
7. Wait What – Islands Is The Limit (Notorious B.I.G. vs The XX Mashup)
8. The Jam – Boy About Town
9. Dum Dum Girls – Jail La La
10. RJD2 – The Shining Path (Alan Wilkis Remix)
11. Snowden – Don’t Really Know Me
12. Elliott Smith – Twilight
13. Crayon Fields – All The Pleasures Of The World (Dan Block Remix)
14. Crayon Fields – All The Pleasures of The World
15. Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti – Round and Round

And be sure to check out some of their previous episodes as well – they’re a wonderful, democratic, and extremely-reliable source of what’s new and awesome out there. I also had the great pleasure of meeting the folks behind the show, and they are just delightful people. Amen.

On a completely different note, I’ve REALLY been enjoying the new album from Flying Lotus, entitled “Cosmogramma.” Really awesome cut-n-paste electronic, but with a little bit of that Dilla goodness in the pulse… Really interesting sample-choices and amazing sense of rhythm. Here’s one song that uses a ping-pong ball sound for the beat, and features Laura Darlington (wife of Daedalus, oddly enough) on vocals:

“Table Tennis (ft. Laura Darlington)”

Much love,
Your man,
A

Hello Fam-a-lam!

The reviews are in for my RJD2 remix, and the response was once again overwhelming! Time Out NY called me a “Brooklyn studio whiz,” The UK Independent noted that I’m “quickly becoming the go-to guy for remixes among the indie sector,” some more Sirius/XM satellite radio airplay, sat on Elbo.ws top ten list for well over a week, and for the 4th time this year hit #1 on the Hypemachine charts!

So… ttttthankkkkk yyyyyyouuuu a million times over to those of you out there that listened and/or had something kind to say!

Before I get down to business, I should tell y’all I’m hard at work on a few new remixes, two of which are quite different from my usual fare, in large part because there’s FEMALE SINGERS on both… Oooooooh

And now, down to bloggin’ bizzzness:

The Independent “Quickly becoming the go-to guy for remixes among the indie sector, Wilkis has a knack for retaining the integrity of the original track but adding just enough flavour to make the interpretation fresh and worth listening to.”
Time Out NY “This new version—reworked by Brooklyn studio whiz Alan Wilkis—is even better… A mix of between G-funk, classic soul and sunny California pop”
Altsounds “Be sure to take heed.”
Consequence of Sound
Better Propaganda
Pigeons and Planes
Killah Beez
Done Waiting
Day and Night “We cherish Alan Wilkis for his great remixes… This mix is pure funk, which mixes up sweetly with the song’s vocals.”
Hip Hop Press
Minneapolis Fucking Rocks “Wilkis draws the soulful, Wonder-esque vocals of the original and adds Parliament-thick synth-bass for a funky, taut remix.”
The Coolest Out “Another brilliant remix by the in vogue electronic singer/producer”
Rap Reviews
My Old Kentucky Blog
Above the Fold
Boom Boom Chik
Hip Hop Site
Cause = Time
Friday Mixtape
The Needle Drop
Daily Beatz “Alan Wilkis has done it yet again… This may be may favorite.”
Sheena Beaston “AW slows the track a bit, but not before adding some super funky keys and the magical dusting of his midas touch.”
Imageyenation “Wilkis gave the track some two-step-worthy ‘80s dancefloor thump and added a hefty dose of synthesized “Mothership” Funk.”
Green Shoelace
Hero Hill
TheMusic.FM
Katarokkar
Snob’s Music “Our favorite remixer, Alan Wilkis, is at it again.”
Silence is a Rhythm Too
The Daily Rind
Atari Cool Kids Forever
Skippers Chippers “His delightful take on RJD2’s ‘The Shining Path’ in my opinion is better than the original, and has that feel good groove coursing through it’s slap bass”
True to Sound “It’s fantastic, and better than the original in my opinion.”
S’il Vous Plait “AW’s remixes have a great variation in style, but one thing they do share is that they always come out the other end precision-made, smooth as silk, big fun and oh-so-cool.”
Subservient Experiment
No Modest Bear
Planeta Pop
Pop Stereo
LA is the new NY “Quickly becoming THE remixer of the moment.”
Some Kind of Awesome
Revenge of Rob Gordon
Blastercase
Static Television
Music for Perfect People
Attack Attack Attack “Another Alan Wilkis gem”
Stop.Play.Rewind
Billy Suede “The man has done it again… Simply can’t get enough… Keep them coming, Alan!”
JayeL Audio
Sonic Diet
Loren Wohl
Cater
Daft Who?
The World in a Paper Cup
Your Third Ear
Together in Digital Dreams
Sounds and Colors “Alan Wilkis remixes are too legit”
Nick’s Picks
How Can You Start a Movement…
Wright Stuff
Les Enfants Terribles

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

Craziness! Was just doing a little self-google-alerts-ing (not that I’m vain or anything), and I discovered that I was on KCRW twice for my Temper Trap remix! OUTRAGEOUS! It’s the not first time I’ve been on, but I’m feeling pretty cool right now, nonetheless…

Thank you so much to Jason Kramer for throwing me in the mix, let alone two times!

“The Lab” – 10/11/2009
“The Lab” – 10/25/2009

Much Love,
A Diggity