Battles - Juice B Crypts

While Battles maintain their unique style of math rock on Juice B Crypts, the band sounds like a shadow of its former self.

Battles - La Di Da Di

Battles deliver tight performances, but lose their sense of adventure on their latest album here.

Battles - "The Yabba" (Video)

Battles' third album La Di Da Di is in stores this Friday (and is still streaming on NPR Music at the moment). The sublime lead single and opening track "The Yabba" has received a fun video, which you can watch above in case you can't get enough of this song. We certainly can't.

Battles - "FF Bada"

Today, Battles dropped another wonderful single from its upcoming third album La Di Da Di, out September 18 via Warp. Enjoy!

Battles- Dross Glop

Over the course of the past couple of months, Battles have been teasing up to the release of Dross Glop, the remix album for last year's Gloss Drop, with a steady stream of 12" singles consisting of remixes from the album. With its April 17 release date approaching quickly, the wait for the full release is just about over. However, if that's too long for you to wait, the album has been made available to stream via the SoundCloud widget above. Otherwise, check back at Warp Records in a few days for the album's official release.

Between experimental hip hop duo Shabazz Palaces, techno minimalist The Field, and colorful electronic producer Hudson Mohawke, among other notable artists, Battles have put together an all-star cast that should at least provide many people a reason for a curiosity listen.

Battles- "Rolls Bayce" (Hudson Mohawke Remix)

A new remix from Battles' forthcoming remix album, featuring reworked tracks from the band's last album, Gloss Drop. The remix album's title: Dross Glop. Yep, that's the title. The above track is Hudson Mohawke taking on the track "Rolls Bayce," which I wish hit a bit harder with the bass, but it's still a nice revision.

The complete collection of remixes, Dross Glop is set to drop on April 17th. Battles has been simultaneously releasing 12" records of these remixes, and the last installment of that is set for a Record Store Day release on April 20th. This Hudson Mohawke remix is featured on the 12", and sits on grooves along with remixes performed by Gang Gang Dance and Pat Mahoney & Dennis McNanny.

Check out this short video showing vinyl copies of this 12" being packaged:

Edit: Just sound a stream for the Gang Gang Dance remix, too. Enjoy:

Battles- "Africastle" (Kode 9 Remix)

The Battles track "Africastle" gets touched up by Kode 9 in this new remix off the band's 2nd remix 12". There are two more 12"s to come in this remix series; plus, Battles is planning on putting out a CD compilation of these remixes as well. The title: Dross Glop. Here's the cover art:

Dross Glop will be out via Warp Records on April 17th. You can follow the vinyl version of the remix series on Bleep.

Here's a statement from Battles as to why they chose Kode 9 to be involved with this remix project, too:

Not only does Steve "Kode9" Goodman make good music but he also has a doctorite in Philosophy and wrote a book called "Sonic Warfare;Sound,Affect,and the Ecology of Fear". This alone is reason enough for him to be involved in our remix record! Best music: "Memories of the Future" and "Black Sun" both on his own Hyperdub label.

Shabazz Palaces Remix Battles

A remix from the new Battles Gloss Drop remix 12" series, which I blogged about last month. This Shabazz Palaces remix comes from the 2nd installment of this series. The Alchemist and Kode9 are also featured on this 12".

Grab tracks from the series on Bleep.