New single from Young Galaxy

It has been out there for a week but in case you missed it due to that Young Galaxy released their latest album "Ultramarine" not so long ago. It is a new single from them and it will be out digitally tomorrow (August 27) and will be included on the Deluxe Edition of "Ultramarine" that will see the light September 24. The track is produced by Dan Lissvik, as the album also is and as always it will be released on Paper Bag Records.

Exclusive: Sally Shapiro + Young Galaxy & Bonus: Sally Shapiro + Mauvais Cliché

We have this exclusive remix for you from Sally Shapiro and Young Galaxy. Tomorrow Sally Shapiro and Paper Bag Records will release the remix album "Elsewhere" that is based on the album "Somewhere Else" released earlier this year.

Canadian Young Galaxy that not long ago released their long awaited album "Ultramarine" has put their teeth into Sally Shapiro's "What Can I Do". A sweet tune that we dig!



As a bonus we also want to show you the remix, also included on the album, from Mauvais Cliché. A remix that caught our attention when adding that 90s vibe to Sally Shapiro. Sweet!



Buy the release over at Juno and if you want a signed copy head over here, before the 200 signed copies will be sold out.

Stream Young Galaxy's album already today!!!

The most awaited album this year from Young Galaxy "Ultramarine" will be out on Tuesday, but already today you can stream the whole album over at Pitchfork. Joy! Happiness! Preview!

Link to stream!

Third track from Young Galaxy's upcoming album

Young Galaxy's upcoming album "Ultramarine", once again produced by mastermind Dan Lissvik, will see the light April 23. The waiting has been long and we always get happy when they give us some drugs along the way, drugs as in music, drugs as in a new track. "New Summer" is another lovely drug with the dreamy and powerful sound of Young Galaxy and the amazing voice of Catherine McCandless.

Another one from Young Galaxy

Not so long time left until we will see and hear the new Young Galaxy album. One of the albums that I've been looking forward to so very much. Therefore always happy when I get the chance to hear something new from the upcoming album "Ultramarine" out April 23. This new one "Fall For You" is a smooth piece with flavours both from the Caribbean and Africa.

First track from Young Galaxy's long awaited album!

"Pretty Boy" is the first track that we can hear from the upcoming album "Ultramarine" out April 23 on Paper Bag Records. It's Young Galaxy's fourth album and for me an album that I long for so much. Lately they've been sending out small teasers by showing the album cover, a short video and so on but now finally, we get the chance to hear a track from the album. Joy!

Once again it's the mastermind of Dan Lissvik, who has produced the album. He was one big reason to why Young Galaxy's last album "Shapeshifting" was such a success and so loved by me. I still hold it as one of the greatest records made in modern times! So I have such great expectations on "Ultramarine" and with "Pretty Boy" I know that I won't be disappointed even if this track not is one of their greatest tracks made.

Two new from Young Galaxy

One of the best record last year was "Shapeshifting" by Young Galaxy and we just got the news that they are here with two new tracks before the release of their forthcoming album. You can get your own limited edition 7" vinyl from Paper Bag Records online store. There are only 300 copies made, so you better hurry.

These two new tracks are recorded live off the floor in the studio and are the first tracks to be recorded with their two new members Andrea Silver and Matthew Shapiro. So the sound is a bit more "rough" than we got used to from "Shapeshifting". The smooth sound from that record was produced by our Swedish maestro Dan Lissvik.

We can also announce that Mr. Lissvik is going to produce the upcoming record as well, oh happy days! We can also tell that Young Galaxy and Lissvik are in Sweden right now as I write this, producing the new album. "Shapeshifting" won the Polar Music Prize and I just hope they will make an even better album!

Jonny Puma's best of 2011

Once again it's time for our summary of the best music that has been around us during 2011. As always, it's a tricky game to play, some tracks are obvious on the list and some had to be outside the list because there are only 25 tracks listed. But this year we will solve this small dilemma by also giving you a Best Of list in Spotify in a couple of days. But the list below is the real deal, that summarizes my year in music. See you in 2012 again, Happy New Year!

#25. Oxford - Holly Moon

French producer Oxford was one of our best findings during 2011. With his melodic and vibrant tracks, with lots of house pianos, that we all love, he has brightened up our year. "Holly Moon" is a perfect example of that and deserves a place on the list without any doubt.

Oxford - Holly Moon (320 kbps)


#24. Johan Agebjörn feat. Le Prix & Lake Heartbeat - Watch The World Go By 

The perfect combination of acts and music styles. Two of Sweden's most italo producers Johan Agebjörn and Le Prix put their great minds together. Then they recruited Lake Heartbeat to put the vocals on it, and the voice of Janne Kask (former Brainpool-singer) is the final touch to this pumping but yet emotional track.

Johan Agebjörn feat. Le Prix & Lake Heartbeat - Watch The World Go By (192 kbps) 

#23. Savoir Adore - Dreamers (Xaphoon Jones Space Horn Remix)

One of the best indie pop tracks of the year from Savoir Adore. In the hands of Xaphoon Jones it became true to the original but also a track for us to post on our Best of list. We say thank you for that!

Savoir Adore - Dreamers (Xaphoon Jones Space Horn Remix) (320 kbps)

#22. Austra - Darken Her Horse

Austra have released one of the better albums this year in "Feel It Break" and they have a couple of tracks that could have been on this list. But the track that first got my attention towards Austra was "Darken Her Horse" and therefore it must be here. It's dark, it's sensitive, it's melodic, it's fantastic...

Austra - Darken Her Horse (320 kbps)

#21.Todd Terje - Ragysh

Todd, oh Todd, what a great year Todd Terje has got. "Snooze 4 Love" has been all over and we love "Ragysh" even more. Todd holds the Norwegian flag high!

Todd Terje - Ragysh (320 kbps)

#20. Casa del Mirto - Human Feelings

Straight out of Italy comes the mastermind of Casa del Mirto. With a tight grip round the floating chill wave and the epic dream pop, he makes music to feel in love with. "Human Feelings" got all the ingredients of a chilly and dreamy pop saga.

Casa del Mirto - Human Feelings (320 kbps)

#19. Is Tropical - The Greeks (Moonlight Matters Remix)

No one can really have missed out on Is Tropical's big breakthrough this year, and above all their hit "The Greeks". But maybe people have missed out on Moonlight Matter's fabulous disco remix of that same hit. I haven't, and for me this is an awesome remix that plays with the original track and adds a lot of new stuff around it. I just say, 2.15 into the track, boom!

Is Tropical - The Greeks (Moonlight Matters Remix) (320 kbps)

#18. Patrick Wolf - The City (Richard X Remix)

Patrick Wolf has once again released an amazing album in "Lupercalia". Along with such a fine release comes a bunch of remixes and British producer Richard X is the one who comes out as the winner. This remix is a guaranteed full and energetic dance floor, works every time for us!

Patrick Wolf - The City (Richard X Remix) (320 kbps)

#17. Poolside - Harvest Moon (Neil Young Cover)

What makes a track brilliant? Ask the guys in Poolside, because they've made a brilliant track in the cover of Neil Young's "Harvest Moon". I would also say that a brilliant track could easily be told, if people around already after 30 seconds like it and ask you what's on. And then when people want you to play it over and over again, then you know that you got a brilliant track.

Poolside - Harvest Moon (Neil Young Cover) (320 kbps)

#16. M83 - Midnight City (Alcala Remix)

One of the most longed album releases and also one of the best albums this year in "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming!". M83 has done it again. When "Midnight City" was released earlier this year, it was like something exploded. And then there were a couple of remixes that made this track even better, if that's even possible?! Trentemøller did a fantastic one, that you should check out too, but Alcala did the most solid one, at least for the dance floors. This one is a banger, and it have worked outstanding in all countries we've been djing this year. Thank you M83 and Alcala!

M83 - Midnight City (Alcala Remix) (320 kbps)

#15. Citizens! - True Romance (Cassian Remix)

Citizens! will be one of the bands that will hit it hard 2012. Already being out on Kitsuné with "True Romance", they've got themselves quite a hit to take-off from. Cassian made a great remix of a great track. You can always rely on dear Cassian.

Citizens - True Romance (Cassian Remix) (320 kbps)

#14. Goldroom - Morgan's Bay

Beside running one of the best blogs out there in Binary, Josh Legg also makes brilliant tunes under the alias Goldroom. This year he has really risen and showed how music should be created. "Morgan's Bay" is one for the books and his remix of Niki & The Dove is for Arnie's book. Two tracks on our top lists, summarizes pretty good how talented this man is. Goldroom everybody!

Goldroom - Morgan's Bay (128 kbps)

#13. Le Matos - Retired

Always happy when I hear new stuff from one of my favourite acts. This year Le Matos have come back with a retrospective release with loads of tracks and also released one brand new. "Retired" was on their retrospective release, but for my ears unheard, so therefore I will claim that it will hit it into my list as the heaviest tune in my list this year. Shit, this is a good heavy Canadian melodic sound, but don't get scared of the horror intro.

Le Matos - Retired (320 kbps)

#12. Pallers - Come Rain, Come Sunshine

Swedish band Pallers have made one of the most beautiful albums this year in "The Sea of Memories". The whole album is fantastic, not a single track should be taken away. Pallers make this smart and emotional electronic music and their music has so many levels and layers. This album has been on repeat since it came out in September and it's still as good. "Come Rain, Come Sunshine" is the most shining gem on their debut album.

Pallers - Come Rain, Come Sunshine (320 kbps)

#11. Lana Del Rey - Blue Jeans (Penguin Prison Remix)

One of the biggest breakthroughs of the year is Lana Del Ray. From nowhere to everywhere. And she has made it grand and with tremendous quality in all her music so far. So when you put this talented young woman together with Penguin Prison, one of the best remixers out there, it must be superb!

Lana Del Rey - Blue Jeans (Penguin Prison Remix) (160 kbps)

 #10. Holy Ghost! - Hold My Breath

Holy Ghost! is another act that released one of the most solid albums during 2011. So many brilliant tracks on there, but if I must chose one I will go for early favourite "Hold My Breath", which will make everybody happy. 

Holy Ghost - Hold My Breath (320 kbps)

 #9. Florence and the Machine - Shake It Out (The Weeknd Remix)

Once again Florence and the Machine make it into my Best of list. This year with what I would say is the best original indie track this year in all categories, an absolutely stunning song. This remix by The Weeknd is almost as stunning, and I like that it's pretty close to the original. 

 

Florence and the Machine - Shake It Out (The Weeknd Remix) (192 kbps)

#8. Motor City Drum Ensemble - L.O.V.E. (Extended Version)

Behind the rather complicated name Motor City Drum Ensemble is the great mind of Danilo Plessow. With "L.O.V.E." he has once again proven that is one of the most talented young producers out there. This track is totally killin' it and every time I listen to it, it hits me how amazing this tune is, listen to the work with the drums. Pure love!

Motor City Drum Ensemble - L.O.V.E. (Extended Version) (192 kbps)

#7. Active Child - Hanging On (White Sea Remix)

Another talented young man is Active Child and his album "You Are All I See" is in my top 5 of the best albums this year. Epic, dreamy, emotional and beautiful is a couple of words to describe it. This White Sea remix is one of the remixes that give Active Child full justice. White Sea makes this already beautiful track into another lovely version. 

Active Child - Hanging On (White Sea Remix) (320 kbps)

#6. Aeroplane - Save Me Now

Ohh, this Aeroplane track has been played over and over again. It's hard to stand still, the only medicine must be to turn it off. But I can't, I must listen more. Please, please save me now...

Aeroplane - Save Me Now (256 kbps)

#5. Young Galaxy - Blown Minded

Ok, Young Galaxy have made the best album of the year with "Shapeshifting"! That album holds so many golden candies and sweet melodies. Incredible voice of Catherine McCandless and perfectly produced by Swedish master Dan Lissvik. Wonderful "Blown Minded" we sometime close the party with as the final track and how lovely isn't that!

Young Galaxy - Blown Minded (237 kbps)

#4. Yuksek - On A Train (The Magician Remix)

It's been a magic year and this The Magician remix of Yuksek is just one of the most magic one's. This remix holds it all, a great original track with a great voice, a beat and sound that will get anyone up and dance, even your old Grandma. One of the best remixes this year, and that's for sure!

Yuksek - On A Train (The Magician Remix) (320 kbps)

#3. Miguel Campbell - Something Special

This is something special! What a fantastic tune. Leeds-based Miguel Campbell has made one of the absolute best tracks this year. A wonderful voice along with that steady beat that flirts big time with the 90s. A long intro that 1.33 into the track will take you even further. This is classy Miguel Campbell!

Miguel Campbell - Something Special (320 kbps)

#2. Leno Lovecraft - Princess (Yan Wagner Remix)

Leno Lovecraft that we had the honour to play with this summer has made some of the most interesting and quirky tracks this year. He makes his own music and therefore it's original. And when this up-and-coming young Frenchman Yan Wagner makes this remix of "Princess", it's like the best of two worlds that finally have met up and got married.

Leno Lovecraft - Princess (Yan Wagner Remix) (192 kbps)

#1. Peter & The Magician - Love In Rimini

This year's #1 is one of the most beloved tracks from people around me and by me too of course. Peter (Yuksek) and The Magician put their great great masterminds together and released the best EP this year. "Love In Rimini" was featured there and since that day it has been played and it has been loved. This is the best track of 2011 according to humble me.

Peter and The Magician - Love In Rimini (320 kbps)

ZIP #1: Jonny Puma's best of 2011 Part 1 (Tracks 1–12)

ZIP #2: Jonny Puma's best of 2011 Part 2 (Tracks 13–25)

Young Galaxy's new video

Amazingly beautiful video for Young Galaxy's amazingly beautiful "Blown Minded". The artist/film maker Carine Khalifé made it with oil paint on top of a piece of glass with a light box underneath as only light source. They paint never dried so therefore she could play with the paint for hours. Fine work!



And as we already have announced Young Galaxy's album "Shapeshifting" as one of the best one to come this year, you should get your copy over at their label Paper Bag Records.

We Have Everything remix EP

One of the best indie dream pop bands in the world is Young Galaxy from Canada. And recently they were so gentle that they gave the EP "We Have Everything" for free over at their label Paper Bag Record's site.

The EP only consists of remixes of "We Have Everything", from one of this year's best albums "Shapeshifting". Remixes come from Grimes, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Blue Hawaii, Adam & The Amethysts and Cotton Mouth. We give you two of them right here below along with the original, but if you want to grab the whole EP with all the remixes you should head over here and sign up to get Young Galaxy's newsletter plus the rest of the EP.

Young Galaxy - We Have Everything (249 kbps VBR)

Young Galaxy - We Have Everything (Adam & The Amethysts Remix) (192 kbps)

Young Galaxy - We Have Everything (Blue Hawaii Buh Buh Remix) (192 kbps)

And as a bonus we also hand out the remix Young Galaxy did for their fellow countrymen of Austra a while ago:

Austra - Lose It (Young Galaxy Remix) (192 kbps)

Young Galaxy remix of "Watch The World Go By"

The amazing track "Watch The World Go By" by Le Prix & Johan Agebjörn feat. Lake Heartbeat that we posted a while ago has now been remixed by the fantastic Young Galaxy, who released one of the best albums this year with "Shapeshifting", that we also wrote about earlier in February.

When such great acts like Johan Agebjörn, Le Prix, Lake Heartbeat and Young Galaxy gets combined, it's automatically something wonderful.

Le Prix & Johan Agebjörn feat. Lake Heartbeat - Watch The World Go By (Young Galaxy Remix)

The original version can be found on Johan Agebjörn's full length album "Casablanca Nights", out May 10 on Paper Bag Records (and in our old post...).

Oh, my God! Young Galaxy!

I first heard Canadian dream pop indie band Young Galaxy via Henning Fürst's remix of "Queen Drum" from the album "Invisible Republic" from 2009. Because of Mr Fürst being on my best of list for 2010 with his remix of Yeasayer's "Madder Red" I looked for more remixes by him and found Young Galaxy.

Young Galaxy - Queen Drum (Henning Fürst Remix)

In their dream pop sound I hear Tracey Thorn, Fleetwood Mac, Röyksopp, Lake Heartbeat, Slowdive, Annie, Jefferson Airplane and many more. Amazing sound with a incredible voice of Catherine McCandless.

When I then heard their new album "Shapeshifting" now in February released via Paper Bag Records I was absolutely amazed. It's one totally fantastic album produced by our Swedish master producer Dan Lissvik of Studio. An album, so solid and perfect within every angle. I could already say right now that this album will be on my best of 2011 album list, for sure. It's not a bad track on it but yet there are some tracks that sticks out even more. Here are my favourite one's from "Shapeshifting" and here you can buy the whole album to get as excited as me:

Young Galaxy - Blown Minded

Young Galaxy - We Have Everything

Young Galaxy - Peripheral Visionaries

Also on of my favourite one's is "Cover Your Tracks" that was released last week as an totally free EP along with remixes of Freedom Or Death, CFCF and Teen Daze.

Young Galaxy - Cover Your Tracks

Young Galaxy - Cover Your Tracks (Freedom Or Death Remix)

Young Galaxy - Cover Your Tracks (CFCF Remix)

Young Galaxy - Cover Your Tracks (Teen Daze Remix)