Reflex are Dalcan and Ludmilla from France. They were kind enough to send us their newest stuff, remixes of Franz Ferdinand (they received appreciation from the band itself for it) and Digitalism. Heavy names, heavy expectations. The duo pulls it off perfectly. Clinging on to the atmosphere of the new FF record, Ulysses got some more subtle dark-disco edge and synth-tension. They even manage not to get rid of FF’s indie-sound, so the remix doesn’t feel like violation. The Digitalism one is called “Rave Remix” and it kinda reminds me of South Central, it has the sirens, the build-ups and the distortion. Of course, it follows that it’s not just any dumb rave, it’s smart stuff with the weird synth and the flickery vocals getting clearer and clearer. Awesome track to lose control to on the dancefloor. Yeah, well, with Digitalism as inspiration… Waiting to hear more from Reflex.

Digitalism - Taken Away (Reflex Rave Remix) [zshare] // [ysi]

Franz Ferdinand - Ulysses (Reflex Remix) [zshare] // [ysi]