Altered Zones

As The Fader pointed out, it's rare that a week goes by without some new song, remix, or video from Grimes. Contrast that robust frequency with the sparse output of up-and-coming Tri Angle affiliate Stalker, who last remixed Becoming Real's "Closer" (also recently re-touched by Pictureplane). We're elated to hear something new from the Chicago producer after no letters or phone calls for months-- which, in blog time, translates to years. Stalker chops up the Montreal-based chanteuse's high croons and lays down a heavier beat with descending, B-movie slasher synths, putting a (predictably) darker, more twisted spin on "Crystal Ball." --Ric Leichtung, Altered Zones via The Fader

MP3: Grimes: "Crystal Ball (Stalker 432Hz Mirroremix)"

Blog-turned-label No Pain in Pop drops their re-issue of Grimes' 2010 album, Geidi Primes tomorrow