RAC‘s latest remix endeavor is nothing short of spellbinding. The Portland based producer takes on Joywave’s incredibly catchy single “Tongues” (off of their 88888 mixtape), smooths things out and—in typical RAC fashion—breaks the song down to simple yet effective elements. Staccato stabs bounce along with the warm and cozy drums, simultaneously cradling you along and grabbing you by the throat. André Anjos smoothly lassoes in the original’s chords, like an ice-cold glass of chocolate remix milk poured over a bowl of Joywave cereal. It was already good to begin with, but now it tastes that much better.

By far the most interesting tidbit about this piece is that Joywave reimagined and built off of their previous efforts for their new material; the band used recordings from their debut EP, Koda Vista, as the basis for 88888. So at the heart of it all, the most recent product to emerge from RAC’s remix factory is a reinterpretation of a reimagining or, in a way, a remix of a remix. Both versions speak the same language, but with very different accents. Yet the difference is not drastic enough for any meaning to be lost in the translation. Stream them both below.

DOWNLOAD: Joywave – “Tongues (Ft. Kopps) (RAC Remix)”

STREAM: Joywave – “Tongues (Ft. Kopps)”

Dornik, the latest addition to the PMR Records roster, has graced the interwebs with his debut single, “Something About You,” an addictive groover rooted in R&B. Laced with Thriller-era MJ and the sultriness of Boyz II Men, Dornik whispers sonic sweet nothings over some ethereal instrumentals while mainlining smooth goodness directly into your brain. Stream it below.

STREAM: Dornik – “Something About You”

Fresh off of their reissue of Fun Club, the Kernow boys are back with more of their hardcore/pop-punk/emo hybrid on their latest EP, Funemployed. Despite the record’s title, Gnarwolves have gone into more serious territory, exploring darker themes and tones with four very personal, introspective songs. Old fans need not worry, however, since the record is still chock full of the cheeky guitar melodies, vocal harmonizations and sing along moments found in their previous work.

Meet “Edward,” the debut single from Heavy Waves. Hailing from Birmingham, Heavy Waves’ moniker doubles as a name for their sound. With a washy playfulness and lackadaisical vocal delivery, the trio sounds like the bastard son of Best Coast and Beach Fossils. The guitars on “Edward” are big and bright, creating a spacious atmosphere that envelopes you in a cocoon of scuzzed-out lo-fi goodness. The accompanying music video was created by LJade Studios whose only instructions were “We want fishies and fluorescents.” The final product is dazzling and hallucinatory, containing trippy fluorescent lights, paper jellyfish and bits of live footage and stop animation. Watch it above or grab a download of the track below.

MP3: Heavy Waves – “Edward”

What do you get when you combine a former busker turned five-year bar-gig veteran and two Frost School of Music graduates? Robby Hunter Band: a damn good group whose tunes exude the laid back living and bright, sandy beaches of Miami. Their music is catchy, oozing with funk and laden with remarkable musicianship and instrumentation. Their debut album has yet to be stamped with a release date, but two singles slated for the record sleeve — “Corazón” and “Hard on Me” — have been released to give you a taste of what these guys are capable of. Not only is their sound wonderful, but their music videos are also beautifully done. Check out their latest one for “Hard On Me,” which is clad with plenty of sand and beauties.

STREAM: Robby Hunter Band – “Hard On Me”

Cambridge’s own horror-surf punks Bloody Knees have hit us with “100 Days,” another taste of their forthcoming self-titled EP. The track has everything you’d expect from these guys and then some: knives, death and skeletal imagery, all topped off with a drunken, emotional delivery. The guitars sound full and powerful, veering from the slacked off surf tone in “Ears, Eyes, Ohs and Yous.” It’s like the boys had gotten good and pissed by the beach and then went off on a tear in dingy bars, terrorizing the regulars while slurring though gruesome and heartfelt tales of loss and heartbreak. Stream “100 Days” below.

STREAM: Bloody Knees – “100 Days”

Holy Ghost! have given us a sneak peek of LP #2 with a simple, beautiful video for their latest single “Dumb Disco Ideas.” Alex and Nick treat us to an eight minute epic of pure disco glory whose sound epitomizes the DFA aesthetic; tight, boozy grooves build and grow as the sun descends behind the towering modular synths and the New York City skyline. Like the City, the music never sleeps; it pulses through the night and greets the rising sun with a crescendo of bustling sounds and harmonizing voices.

If you were wise enough to catch their live set at Sweetlife, give yourself a pat on the back. If you missed out then be sure to catch the duo live on their tour with New Order this summer so you, too, can bask in the chocolatey glory of live disco.

What do you get when you pop The Misfits, The Thermals and Wavves into a blender? Bloody Knees — a big, delicious mess.

Bloody knees – a group of childhood friends hailing from Cambridge (UK) –  whip up a tasty concoction of horror-laden surf punk rock. Their debut EP is loaded with slacked off punk rock riffs reminiscent of Danzig-era Misfits with all the darkened fifties-pop pizzazz. All of the songs here – with the exception of skating ode “(Not) Skateboarding” – are written in classic Misfits fashion, dealing with themes of death, blood and the horrific. Why? Because, according to frontman Bradley Griffiths, “It’s just fun singing about death and blood and knives and shit.” Also, his day job is cleaning up a hospital so being surround by puke, blood and disease will do that to you. But with a voice sounding like a sober-ish Darby Crash (with dashes of Glenn Danzig and Nathan Williams) on top of infectiously catchy riffs, it’s hard not to find yourself singing along.

Watch Bradley, Chris, Tom, and Sam muck around in the video for the their single “Ears, Eyes, Ohs and Yous” above. The Bloody Knees EP is slated for a June 17th release via Heart Throb Records.

STREAM: Bloody Knees – “Ears, Eyes Ohs and Yous”

Meet Gnarwolves, a trio of fun-loving skater punks from Cornwall. Now based in Brighton, Gnarwolves have breathed new life into pop-punk with their mish-mash brand of skate punk, punk rock, hardcore, and emo, minus the straightened hair and theatrics. Constantly playing shows, it is no surprise why the band has been taking the UK by storm — these guys are the real deal. Their music is emotive, melodic, bright, oozing with passion and so much fucking fun to listen to. Think Brand New (keep an ear out for those vocal harmonies) meets Dune Rats meets Dookie/Insomniac-era Green Day.

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Fox and the Law have released a music video for their raucous single “Sleep with the Lights On.” Directed by Zac McConnell, the video shows what happens when you put a rock band, beer and a bunch of kids under the same roof. Throw a few pairs of boxing gloves into the mix, and people start dying. Former band member Ryan Granger (The Grizzled Mighty), who lends his guitar skills and energetic vocals to the track, makes an appearance in the video as well. Here he exchanges fisticuffs with “new guy” Peter Williams, although not long before getting killed off by frontman Guy Keltner. Watch the madness above.

Fox and the Law’s Sleep With The Lights On EP comes out April 20th.