ClashMusic DJ Mix Podcast – The 2 Bears

Exclusive Balearic Bashment mix

The name says it all. This week, Joe Goddard (Hot Chip member and solo producer) and Raf Rundell (DJ, club promoter and part of the renowned Greco-Roman soundsystem) – known collectively as The 2 Bears – take us on an irresistible ‘Balearic Bashment’ journey, along the way exploring the mass of influences that have helped shape the duo’s bounced-up club- house sound.

Beginning with some timeless psychedelic pop from The Beach Boys, the Bears’ move through Cali Swag District’s slick, minimal hip hop groove, followed by a Theo Parrish remix of About Group (a project of fellow Hot Chipper Alexis Taylor) and a cluster of Toddla T remixes, including a particularly nice effort from young producer Dillon Francis, who veers Toddla’s ‘Take It Back’ between choppy vocal stylings and grimy dancehall-inspired electro.

The 2 Bears’ ‘Bear Hug’ EP is released on 20 June on Southern Fried Records, with the duo’s debut album set for release in autumn.

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The 2 Bears DJ Mix Tracklisting

1. Mika Vainio – Ensimmainen Valo [Sahko]

2. The Beach Boys – Feel Flows [Capitol Records]

3. Steve Mason – Am I Just A Man (Studio Remix) [Domino]

4. Cali Swag District – Teach Me How To Dougie [Baller Status]

5. About Group – You’re No Good (Theo Parrish Remix) [Domino]

6. Toddla T – Watch Me Dance (Andrew Weatherall Remix) [Girls Music/Ninja]

7. Heartbreak – Blaze Up [Girls Music/Ninja]

8. Arttu – Peace Will Follow [Philpot Records]

9. Toddla T – Take It Back (Dillon Francis Mix) [Girls Music/Ninja]

10. Toddla T – Take It Back (The 2 Bears Remix) [Girls Music/Ninja]

11. The 2 Bears – Mercy Time [Southern Fried Records]

Check out the previous episodes of our Dj Mix Series on iTunes HERE or individually on ClashMusic.com HERE

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