Artist: Battles

Music (or any art-form really) can only be abstracted so far in a certain direction before it loses coherence. It is those that amble around the periphery that are deemed avant-garde. Battles' progressive-electronic-math-ro ck (for lack of a better classification) may initially sound like a jumbled mess, but soon it becomes clear how finely tuned the chaos is. These guys have probably found the equation for the curve of the periphery or something. On last year's album, Gloss Drop , Battles was still catching its breath after their dynamic Mirrored . After Mirrored , Battles also lost Tyondai Braxton, [...]

• Battles - White Electric (Shabazz Palaces Remix)

Battles released a pretty awesome album last year. Shabazz Palaces released an amazing album last year. It seems fitting that the Gloss Drop remix series features a remix from Shabazz Palaces, who know a thing or two about a good  remix . Their blissed-out remix for "White Electric" is now available for streaming courtesy of Warp Records. The rest of the single features contributions from Kode 9  and Alchemist  is releasing on Feb 20. Shabazz is also embarking on a pretty lengthy world tour, so if possible, you should definitely check that out. Hit the skip to [...]

The second part of Battles’ four-part 12” vinyl remix series Dross Glop drops soon (say that five times fast), and it features updated versions of Gloss Drop tracks from artists all over the spectrum. We previously heard the Field and Gui Boratto take on the challenge, and now you can check out Seattle avant-hip-hop crew Shabazz Palaces trying on “White Electric” for size, which makes sense because Shabazz Palaces are probably the Battles of rap. The end product [...]

Dross Glop 2 is a 4-part 123 remix series, featuring the work of Shabazz Palaces , Kode 9 & The Alchemist . The songs have been taken from Gloss Drop Battles' 2011 LP.  This is the second 123 of the series .  The album will be released in physical form on February 21st.   Gloss Drop makes for a very good foundation for  a remix/mashup album because Battles lacked a steady lead singer throughout the recording process so the each song had to stand on its own without vocals.

As previously reported, Battles are releasing a four-part series featuring remixes of tracks from their Gloss Drop LP. The releases are cleverly titled: Dross Glop . Today you can stream another track from, this time from Dross Glop 2 , a reworking of "White Electric" from Shabazz Palaces. To be released on February 20th it'll feature other reworkings from Kode 9 and The Alchemist. Jump over here to stream two remixes from Dross Glop 1 .

Glass Drops was both a critical and commercial hit when it dropped last year. Great featuring slots, a constant killer groove and a fuck load of experimentation cemented it as a modern classic, possibly. Battles are following up the LP with a 4 part 12” series of remixes.   Kode9 and the Alchemist are both set to feature, with the Shabazz Palaces cut of ‘White Electric’ continuing the ball rolling today. [...]

I'm usually not one for off-hand remixes, but Shabazz Palaces altered rendition of Battles ' "White Electric" is pretty on the spot. It's a little side-project for the group, who are releasing four separate remixed 12" parts of last year's album Gloss Drop , with plenty of good artists set to help out. I'll keep an eye on it, but for now listen to "White Electric" below.

The NYC group also reveal more details regarding their remix series.

The cool thing about Battles is that although their music is distinct and hyper-complicated, it still manages to be open to interpretation. The band and their label, Warp, obviously know this just as well as ... read more �

I'm sure Cordoba's Patio Olmos shopping gallery is a great place. But it seems like this TV commercial could've let us in on that without shamelessly biting Battles' " Ice Cream " or using that creepy mother arm. Make your own call after watching it below. Thanks to Jeff for the tip. Read More...

It's seems like a match made in heaven - experimental rock group, Battles (who released one of the most critically aclaimed albums of last year with their second album, Gloss Drop ) and psychedelic-hip-hop sages, Shabazz Palaces (led by Ishmael Butler aka Palaceer Lazaro, and the men behind last year's sublime, Black Up album) - and indeed it is... White [...]

The Head and the Heart at Mellow Johnny's during SXSW 2011 photo by Jim Bennett The Head and the Heart have a new music video out for "Down in the Valley". The video features footage of the band on the road and playing at different venues. It's a quite endearing video to a beautiful song. Watch it below: Third Man Records founder and former White Stripes' guitarist Jack White recently announced the release of [...]

A remix from the new Battles Gloss Drop remix 123 series, which I blogged about last month . This Shabazz Palaces remix comes from the 2nd installment of this series. The Alchemist and Kode9 are also featured on this 123. Grab tracks from the series on Bleep.

Battles are in the midst of release a four-part 123 remix series called Dross Glop . The have already released the first part and are now putting out the second on February 21st through Warp Records . The second part features remixes from the Alchemist, Kode9, and Shabazz Palaces. We have the remix by the excellent Shabazz Palaces of White Electric below.

Battles introduce part 2 of their remix series Dross Glop with looks from Shabazz Palaces, Alchemist & Kode 9. Dross Glop 2 arrives on gorgeous vinyl Feb. 21st. Battles- "White Electric (Shabazz Palaces Remix)" -mp3

Enjoy their take on 'White Electric' below. Watch 'My Machines' here. Click here to view the embedded video. MP3: Battles - Tonto (Four Tet Mix)

Dross Glop 1 (con remixes de The Field y Gui Boratto) fue el primero de varios 123 que Battles lanzará con remixes de las canciones incluidas en su disco Gloss Drop, que vio la luz el año pasado. En Dross Glop 2 , The Alchemist, Shabazz Palaces y Kode9 tomarán la estafeta para seguramente introducir líneas de bajo profundas a" Futura ", "White Electric" y " Africastle ". Ahora Battles nos presenta el remix de los reyes del rap en Seattle a "White Electric". Dross Glop 2 estará disponible el 21 de febrero.

Battles is following up last year's Gloss Drop with a four-part remix series, aptly entitled Dross Glop . As previously reported, part one features contributions from The Field and Gui Boratto. Today, the lineup for part two was revealed: Side A features remixes of "Futura" by The Alchemist and "White Electric" by Shabazz Palaces, and Side B packs a remix of "Africastle" by Kode9. As an early taste, Shabazz Palace's track is streaming below. Both Dross Glop 1 and 2 will be released on 123 vinyl by Warp [...]

Battles are in the midst of releasing their Dross Glop 123 series, which feature remixes of tracks from their 2011 album Gloss Drop . Dross Glop 1 , out now, had remixes from the Field and Gui Boratto, and we've already posted those . On the next installment, great rap producer the Alchemist will take on "Futura," dubstep originator Kode9 will throw great globs of bass all over "Africastle," and Seattle art-rap kings will rework "White Electric." And as it happens, the band has already posted the twinkly, shifty Shabazz remix. [...]

Hace unas semanas les comentaba que Battles estaba por sacar una serie de lanzamientos en 12" los cuales basicamente estarian compuestos por remixes de su mas reciente material "Gloss Drop" hechos por algunos otros proyectos como The Field y Gul Boratto los cuales, estuvieron apareciendo en la primera edicion de esta serie a la cual decidieron nombrar como "Dross Glop". Ahora, parece que ya tienen mas que lista la segunda entrega de esta serie de lanzamientos en 12" ya que hace unos momentos aparecio un remix de "White Electric" hecho por Shabazz Palaces el cual [...]