Most remixers seem to have stayed far away from The Raveonettes with a few rare exceptions. Perhaps because the band is just SO good, they’re seen as untouchable? Likely not, since I hear people butchering great songs in Ableton on an almost daily basis.

Whatever the reason, I started to think maybe it was for the best after hearing this take from Peter Holmstrom (The Dandy Warhols) & Jeremy Sherrer (The Village Green). Not that their approach was totally unexpected, given their respective bands’ sonic signatures. They just don’t seem to add much or make the song more dancefloor friendly in any way. In fact, it’s so close to the original it made me wonder what the point was. I’ll let you decide for yourselves.

The good news - Vice is finally releasing Lust Lust Lust stateside! Most have probably ordered the import or downloaded from the P2P de jour, but now’s your chance to own a physical copy on February 19th (you know, those CD thingys with artwork and such. SO 1999!).

As if that wasn’t enough, we’re also being treated to a supporting tour! If they’re coming near you, take advantage of the opportunity. It’s not like we get visits that often! I remember seeing the band ages ago (2003, I believe) on a tour with stellastarr*, supporting Chain Gang Of Love. It was in a tiny club in Phoenix called The Mason Jar (an occasional goth spot long since gone and converted to a gay bar), and there were maybe 60 people there. It’s one of the most memorable shows I’ve ever been to, so I’ll be excited to see them again.

Tourdates:
02-29 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
03-01 Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
03-02 Costa Mesa, CA @ Detroit Bar
03-04 LA, CA @ El Rey Theatre
03-05 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
03-07 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
03-08 Vancouver, BC, CAN @ The Plaza Niteclub
03-09 Seattle, WA @ Neumos
03-12 - 03-16 Austin, TX @ SXSW
03-17 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
03-18 Chicago, IL @ Double Door
03-19 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
03-21 Toroto, ON, CAN @ Opera House
03-22 Montreal, QC, CAN @ Les Saint
03-23 Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell’s
03-24 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
03-27 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
03-28 Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar
03-29 Washington, DC @ Black Cat

Listen: The Raveonettes - Dead Sound (Peter Holmstrom & Jeremy Sherrer Remix)

- Sean

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