If you've been with us for a while, you might recall a video we posted back in 2009 entitled 30 Hornets vs. 30,000 Bees. In it, a gang of 30 hornets demolish a colony of 30,000 bees after a hornet scout discovers the nest. Five times the size of a European Honey Bee, one giant hornet can destroy hundreds of bees on its own. However, for Japanese Honey Bees at least, adaptation has proven vital to their existence. Creating the ultimate boobie trap for their potential predators, the honey bees survival tactics can be considered nothing [...]
Cousins | Secret Weapon If you spend several waking hours looking for tracks with less than 20 plays, released onto the internet within the past two hours, sometimes your perspective on what qualifies as a "new band" gets warped. You often forget that if a group with almighty potential hits you hard - even if they shed light on their initial efforts some months ago - you can still introduce them to a new audience. Cousins might already be signed - we don't think they are but their hook-heavy, punchy [...]

Stones Throw artist Vex Ruffin releases his new EP Eulogy for FREE, check out "Secret Weapon" above. Download: Vex Ruffin - Eulogy EP Vex Ruffin releases his second EP today entitled Eulogy which we're currently making available as a free download. The new work is a follow up to his debut effort, Crash Course. The 6-track EP Eulogy picks up with the minimalist pop of "Secret Weapon", the post-punk "Perfect Congestion" and the goth, dark wave title track. Like Crash Course, all of the [...]

Cousins Cousins - Secret Weapon

With much hype surrounding the duo La Roux 's latest LP predicted to come out in June/July on Polydor Records, there is a spanner in the works set to revolutionise their sound! The duo that consists of Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid have been enjoying producing their new album in a converted quirky barn in Devon "Surrounded by geese and otters." What makes this album so exciting is the studio extra edition of the Roland Jupiter-8. This piece of synthesis equipment is particularly inspired by Chic's talented Nile Rodgers who is in extremely [...]

I nearly had a heart attack last night. My heart was beating right out of my chest. The San Francisco defense was relentless, the NY Giants offensive line could not stop the rush. Eli Manning was knocked down 6 times. The 49ers could not get a third down conversion. The Giants Defense won the game. This is the Superbowl rematch everyone wanted to see. The Giants are hot. They have momentum. This reminds me of 2007. The Patriots want revenge. But their defense is shaky. It has been all season. Defense wins championships. [...]
The Whip's seminal anthem 'Secret Weapon' is getting a second round of remixes from the likes of Mixhell, Deadstock 332s, Zombie For Money and Albert, check out the remixes below, and buy it now. For us it's all about the Mixhell and Deadstock 332s remixes. The Whip: Secret Weapon (Mixhell Remix) by Southern Fried Records The Whip: Secret Weapon (The Deadstock 33s Dub) by Southern Fried Records [...]

This came out of a dollar bin in Chicago last weekend. I had always heard the weirdly mixed vocal version of Secret Weapon's 'Must Be The Music' of their self titled and only (I think) album, but picked up a 12" with an instrumental mix on the flip when I saw it as the vocal is what always slightly turned me off the original. Result, they replaced the male sung passages with maybe the greatest guitar solo in funk history: Secret Weapon - Must Be The Music (Instrumental)

Secret Weapon is the first single to be taken from The Whip's landmark second album "Wired together". In many ways Secret Weapon is the most commercial offering from the three-piece Manquinien outfit. With it's indie pop-synth verses and huge sing along chorus this track has more hooks than your local B&Q. The Alex Metric, Stabber & LuckyBeard Remix and the 123 Version are really cool but it's more about the two remixes by DJ Birdee and Lazy Ants . Both are my favourites and only available on BEATPORT ! So go and [...]

Evan Nabavian ate a gallon of astronaut ice cream to prepare for this article. Between Bossman, S.L.A.S.H., and G-Mane, I've lost count of how many rising Huntsville artists there are who can be billed as the city's secret weapon, but PT Prime Time is yet another. It's hard to brand him as a rapper-producer or a producer-rapper because he wears both hats so well. His group Untamed Ent. is a trio (formerly a duo) dedicated to big beats and not smiling. The 6 Day Equation will be their third [...]
If you needed any more proof of Alex Metric's rising star - well you've got it. The fine people at South Fried Records have allowed his remix of the new Whip single 'Secret Weapon' to roam free around the blogosphere in its full 320 party outfit. Grab it, play it loud and be happy. The Whip - Secret Weapon (Alex Metric Remix) Download here . The Whip's new album 'Wired Together' is out 19.09, pre-order now at [...]

The fine lads over at Gotta Dance Dirty just premiered Alex Metric 's remix of The Whip 's "Secret Weapon," which will undoubtedly turn into one of the year's biggest tunes once it's been soaked up by festival audiences and radio listeners worldwide. Grab it bellow and check another blog pal, HBF for a review of Metric's upcoming remix album, Open Your Eyes . The Whip - Secret Weapon (Alex Metric Remix)
Alex Metric dropping his new remix of The Whip's 'Secret Weapon' got a massive response in the Size Matters tent at Creamfields this weekend. This is proper weekend party fodder. One of his finest remixes to date. The Whip: Secret Weapon (Alex Metric Remix) by Southern Fried Records The Whip's new album 'Wired Together' is out 19.09, pre-order now at http://wwwthewhipband.com [...]

Toronto - It's been three years since English dance rock act The Whip has released any new tracks and let me tell you, this new album has been a long time coming. With standout tracks such as Trash , Sister Siam and my favorite lazer filled instrumental Divebomb , The Whip's X Marks Destination was one of my go to albums for upbeat dance music back in the day and I'm excited that to hear that their new album, Wired Together is coming out almost one month from now. [...]
Fantastic new remix from Alex Metric as he remixes Manchester band The Whip and their new track 'Secret Weapon' - this is easily one of his finest remixes ever. Not sure when it out, but hopefully it's soon. The Whip have announced the release of their second album, 'Wired Together' on September 19th. The Whip-Secret Weapon (Alex Metric Remix-F.W.R.A. Cut) by FunWithRealz Audio
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Simple transference dictates that if we love No Yes records and we absolutely adore Cousins , we should love any chemical reaction involving the two entities. After Dog Day crushed the first installment of the No Yes 73 series , so the bar was set high for Cousins. Thankfully, like Baby, you can't put Aaron Mangle in a corner. Remarkably straightforward, "Secret Weapon" marches with a defiant swagger. Aaron builds tension but refuses to give into the temptation of release. Even when he wants to explode and primal screams escape, [...]

Hey, remember The Whip ? They've been quiet for a few years, and have only, as recently as last weekend, become active again as a band. News seems to be like buses, though: you wait ages for any and then two things come along at once. Following on from their live return at the Wireless Festival, it's all systems go for the electro-pop band, who are set to return on September 19th with a new album. It's called 'Wired Together ' , and from what we've heard so far, it's [...]

Here's something new from the Manchester The Whip . "Secret Weapon" is one of the tracks to be featured on their forthcoming new album, out September 19. For the rest of the album sampler head over here . The Whip - Secret Weapon