The Fix

Don’t have time to search out this week’s essential MP3s, streams and viral videos? That’s why we’re here.

Ladytron “Black Cat”
As if the matching black turtlenecks and eerie Vulcan features weren’t intimidating enough, the Liverpudlian electro-pop quartet returns after a four year sabbatical with a cold glam racket that features vocalist Mira Aroyo rapping in her native Portuguese. We’ll never be cool enough to listen to them now.
(via Done Waiting)

Beyonce “Beautiful Nitemare”
The chartbusting R&B singer goes underground on this streamlined attempt at reconnecting with the dancefloor. It’s not up to her usual platinum standards but an exciting break from routine nonetheless.
(Mixtape Maestro)

Mystery Jets “Young Love (Shoes Remix)”
If you can tolerate the tie-dye and deliberately messy hair, this group presents a respectable substitute to Vampire Weekend’s sea breeze pop.
(Be Kind and Remind)

Peter Moren “Social Competence”
There’s a bit of early Robyn Hitchcock in this clever Swedish singer-songwriter, especially in this song’s heartbreaking kicker: “Leave me out of it.”
(via The Line of Best Fit)


Hot Chip “Sensual Seduction (Snoop Dogg Cover)”
The bookish men of Hot Chip are serious about their slow-jams, giving this Snoop Dogg hit a sexy yet tranquil dance-pop remake.
(Mixtape Maestro)

Neon Neon “Raquel”
Cowbells, synthesizers, oozing soul vocals. How can so many wrong things fit together so right?
(via The Line of Best Fit)


Stereogum Presents Enjoyed: A Tribute To Bjork’s Post
These leftfield takes on the songs from Bjork’s second album are so strange we’re not sure whether they’re amazing or amazingly awful. Start with Bell’s “It’s Oh So Quiet” and Xiu Xiu’s “Isobel” to find out for yourself.
(Stereogum)