Jingling atmospherically at the beginning, the new remix of Chicago’s Midnight Conspiracy takes on Tiga and makes good use of some guilty-pleasure masters, such as Rick Astley. The guys mention him by name and the track delivers: Midnight Conspiracy succeed in transforming the original “What You Need” into an uplifiting early eurodisco anthem. I have to admit, I kinda hate Tiga, however, Midnight Conspiracy’s remix is much better than the original. It has a better mood, a greater feel to it. More fun than glamour. No wonder, the trio is on fire: having remixed Crystal Castles, Chromeo and Esser besides Tiga, they have now enough under their belt to be on the road to hipster heaven. The back-to-’87 “What You Need” is an exceptionally great rework of the original and conveys some sense of conceptual and thoughtful production without losing anything of the fun part. This track was meant for cheesy beach parties.

Tiga – What You Need (Midnight Conspiracy Summer of ’87 remix) [mediafire] // [ysi]

Those residing at the address of ‘Under a Rock’ are likely the only ones not to have taken fond notice of two stellar vids dropping into the interwebsphere of late. The first was for Grum‘s new single, Through the Night. It’s an 80s-styled buddy cop bromance-a-thon. Cars are washed, asses are patted, hugs are had. And in the end, fittingly, pecs are flexed. We’re currently oiling ourselves as we watch.

The second hit the light just this week and is a trailer advancing Russ Chimes‘ forthcoming Midnight Club EP. Fast cars, clubs, lights, dance, conflict, kidnap, mayhem, blood, and, of course, build-up to one helluva trademark drop are all tantalizingly hinted at during the 1.10 minute teaser extraordinaire. Our balls are colored an intense shade blue for the full release.

We’re accompanying both of the above with a pair of tracks the two recently released into the soundclouds. Soooo… Give both the vids and tracks some massive views and love — as if you needed any encouragement.

Kunkers are mad happy for the boys as they continue in their quests for synth/orgasmia-fueled world domination. Pics of Kunk party with Grum as guest here. Kunk parties with Russ Chimes guest djing, here, and here.

You can preview the below Grum track by clicking the link through to the soundcloud page.

Human Life – Wherever We Are (Grum Remix) PREVIEW by GRUM

Mark Ronson – Bang Bang Bang (Russ Chimes Remix) by Russ Chimes

Kunks not dead! Seriously though, we’re alive and kicking and happy. Bloggy not so much. But back in the game again, we shall be. To prove our sincerity we’ve blended up a summer mix for y’all. Chock full of tunes that are rocking our world these days.

Hope you enjoy. Full tracklist after the jump!

Kunk-This is Summer mix by kunk

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