I don’t know if I should, but I feel like summer is nearly upon us. The mercury is slowly creeping up when our backs are turned so I’ve responded with a few pacy, energetic selection of songs to kick off the week (and the summery weather). We’ve got a song from Brazilian singer Vanessa da Mata and a classy b-side off Two Door Cinema Club’s “I Can Talk” single release (and apparently the Japanese version of “Tourist History” as well). I also came across a tight Lupe Fiasco/Empire Of The Sun mash-up from Ha! Yes and another Phoenix remix courtesy of Alex Metric. Add in a track from Chilean hip-hop maestro Latin Bitman’s “Colour,” a couple remixes including Spain’s La Bien Querida and Passion Pit, a catchy tune off Kitsuné Maison #9 and a new song from Tokyo Police Club’s “Champ” and you have this week’s mix. Check it!

Vanessa da Mata - ‘Não Me Deixe Só’ (buy)

Two Door Cinema Club - ‘Costume Party’ (Free at twodoorcinemaclub.com)

Lupe Fiasco vs. Empire of the Sun - ‘Dream of a Superstar (Ha! Yes)’

La Bien Querida - ‘9.6 (Guille Milkyway Remix)’ (buy)

Phoenix - ‘Lisztomania (Alex Metric Remix)’

Latin Bitman - ‘Summertime feat. Rulo’ (buy)

Jamaica - ‘I Think I Like U 2 (Breakbot Remix)’ (buy)

Tokyo Police Club - ‘Wait Up (Boots Of Danger)’ (Pre-order Champ)

Passion Pit - ‘Sleepyhead (TGIK Remix)’

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