Chromeo + Skream

In case you missed the latest installment of the djkicks mixtape series (which features Chromeo), here's a quick summary: old 80s dubs/vocals + that corny but sometimes endearing synthsound. If you like Chromeo or the early 80s give it a listen, otherwise they don't do much in the way of reaching beyond their crate of obscure eighties dubs. Among the millions of "Night by Night" remixes now in circulation, Skream's remix stands out. While I'm not a fan of Chromeo's love affair with the death-rattle of the disco era, this darker dubstep remix is more than decent (plus it's free).

Guetta Contest + Uffie

One. Last. Contest. (Unless you publicity cats hook me up with some more goodies, in which case I'll gladly continue my selfless giving.) This time around we'll be offering y'all the opportunity to win a copy of David Guetta's new release One Love; we've got the album on both a C.D. and a U.S.B. card. If you're keen to snag either of the above prizes, email me (PandaToes@gmail.com) a link to your favorite D.J. mix of 2009 (only legal downloads, please - I'm not trying to steal mixes that were recorded for a proper release). This will in theory help me get through studying for midterms; a selfish selection process to counter my selfless giving.

Here's where I'd love to post up the "Sexy Chick" video, but it's not quite ready yet. Instead, feast your eyes on the latest output from perhaps my first crush in the blog game: Uffie. "Pop the Glock" may or may not have been one of my favorite songs three years ago, so I was unimaginably excited to see that an official video was finally dropping. Some of the graphics seem a wee bit overboard to me, but overall it's a heaps enjoyable three and a half minutes. I'd like to believe this means Uffie's first full-length will see the light of day soon, but I won't get my hopes up. (I remember getting a MySpace message from her many moons ago telling me that the L.P. would be out around Christmas '07 or '08 - I can't remember which - so I'm gonna play it safe and avoid another heartbreaking holiday season.) Still, fingers crossed.



Like the previous three contests, this one ends in one week.

Sharing The Love.

Hello there lovelies,

I may have taken a long time to catch up, but nearly a month ago now I was given an award! It was given to me by Julie from Julie's Jottings - she's pretty cool, and I'm sure you'll love reading her blog.


Now, according to the rules, I need to tell you seven things about myself, then nominate seven other awesome bloggers for this award (the only hard part will be not nominating the same people I did for my last award, as they're still just as cool). Alrighty, onto seven little-known facts about me:

1. I think Stephanie Meyer is actually a decent author. Not because of Twilight, which though amusing, was absolute literary trollop - I loved her science fiction book, The Host. Ok, maybe I'm just a sucker for science-fiction.
   
2. I'm far too much of a boy for my own good. I've only recently started wearing skirts again, and once you get into the habit of sitting like a guy it is so hard to start sitting in skirt-appropriate poses again!
   
3. I am obsessed with 80's My Little Pony. I still watch the movie/TV series from time to time, and may or may not be able to sing along to all the songs in them. I am going to get Mimic tattooed on me somewhere - she was always my favourite.
   
4. I am far too excited over the 2nd Soundwave announcement/revelation that Placebo is playing Soundwave. The last time they toured I missed their concert, as I was having a jaw operation three days before.
   
5. My latest fitness craze is Jillian Michaels DVD's. I love her. She is a slave driver, but in a good way. She kicks your ass, while telling you you CAN do it.
   
6. I often read three or four books at once. For instance, a few weeks ago I was half-way through The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins, Ruby by Francesca Lia Block, an issue of Cosmopolitan (though that hardly counts as a book) and American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis (which, although I loved it, is the only book I have never finished reading - it gave me terrible nightmares).
   
7. I am a complete dork. Let this horrible, grainy photo stand as evidence. This is normal Tuesday night behaviour for me. Or any night for that matter.

Onwards, here's seven rad blogs for you to check out/to receive this award:

1. Shut Up Vita: This lady blogs about a bit of everything, and always keeps me entertained.
2. Insomniac Lolita: Particularly check out the new addition of TMI Thursday. It makes me laugh so hard.
3. {sprinkle} tiaras atop our pastel hair: This chicky is super-cute, and her blogs make me feel happy. Check out her "Inside Us All Is A Wild Thing" photo shoot, it's adorable.
4. Sea of Shoes: Because everyone needs inspiration from someone with a brilliantly awesome wardrobe.
5. Rabbit Write: One of my favourite blogs. This lady blogs about a range of topics from very interesting perspectives, and really makes you think about things.
6. Hot Piece of Sass: Because this chick is so damn badass, and she'll make you laugh your ass off.
7. Swashbuckling Through The Murky Waters of On-Line Dating: Her piratey adventures through the on-line dating process are at once enlightening, hilarious and disturbing. Blogging gold I tells' ya!
   

Until next time, xo.

P.S. No one need feel obligated to pass this award on - I just wanted to share the love.

Calvin Harris Vinyl Contest + Duck Sauce

Not yet tired of giveaways? Yea, neither are we. Which is why we here at Panda Toes are offering up a Calvin Harris vinyl to one lucky reader that does the following:

1. Make fly eye glasses.
2. Put them on your face.
3. Take a picture.
4. Send said picture to PandaToes@gmail.com

Needless to say, the most entertaining picture will be crowned winner, his or her crown being a beautiful new C.H. vinyl to either a) wear on his or her pretty little head like a traditional crown or b) spin on a record player. Whatever floats his or her boat.

And on an entirely unrelated note, be sure to check out the new video for Duck Sauce's "aNYway." In case you've been living under a rock for the past few months (which is probably true for any of y'all that haven't yet seen this here video), D.S. is Armand van Helden and A-Trak. The single drops on October 24th - be sure to pick it up.



EDIT: Contest ends in a week.

What I Wore Today!

Hello there everyone,

So, there's nothing particularly interesting about this outfit. Really, it's more "I was tired and cold when I finished work and needed some damn clothes to wear" than any attempt at fashion. But I reckon you guys have been deprived of my crazy poses and innane facial expressions for far too long. Onward!

Outfit Rundown:

Beanie: Girlfriend Magazine (Or Dolly, I forget), FREE!

Cardigan: Jay Jays, $29.95

Singlet: Trade Secret (Living Doll), $6.95

Jeans: Target, $25

Take note of the X-box controller and lego sets - these are completely normal things to find in my living room. Throw in a pile of half-read library books, material scraps, empty Icebreak bottles and seasons of Stargate: SG1 and then you've got my living room downpat. Speaking of which, I'm very upset - I've finally reached the end of Stargate: SG1. Oh God, it's the end of an era. At least I still have five seasons of Stargate: Atlantis to keep me company ay? And if I hear correctly, something called Stargate: Universe as well? Ok, I admit it, I'm all kinds of nerd. Anyway.

Until next time, xo.

Thought For The Day...

Hello there beautiful world,

I just wanted to share something with you. Most of you have probably seen by way of Gala Darling, but I didn't think there was any harm in putting it out into the blogosphere again.

The freak revolution is run by Pace and Kyeli, who are two very cool people. And both total freaks, just like the rest of us. They run a blog about a range of different topics, from paradigm shifts, to relationship problems, to multiple learning modalities, to magick. Their goal is to gain a million-strong readership, and if this helps even a little, then my work here is done. Their posts have given me so much to think about, and inspired me at a time when I need the inspiration most. Check out their blog if this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of.

And if not, just remember to be yourself, and take care of yourself. It's something I've been forgetting to do lately.

Until next time, xo.

Major Lazer + Ricky Blaze + Nina Sky

A million "Pon de Floor" remixes later, Major Lazer releases the video for the second single off of Guns Don't kill People ... Lazers Do. As expected, the video features the illustrations of Ferry Gouw, who has done all the animation for the Major Lazer project so far. Skerrit Bwoy (the ladder-diving dagger star from the "Pon de Floor" video) also makes a cameo. Typical.