OK, so as you might know, APC is four and a half years old
but this was the first time when we thought
maybe we need a monthly TOP 20 instead of the TOP 10
March was looooong, spring is here and a lotta lotta lotta great music is out there

we are happy to report you that the full APC charting team has lined up
so let’s see the best things
first the official TOP 10
followed by the individual charts of the APC Family members

#01 Chromatics – Kill For Love LP [link]
possibly the album of the year
#02 Sébastien Tellier – Cochon Ville [link]
the Master is back
#03 Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Tapes & Money [link]
TEED is 2012
#04 The Cult – For The Animals [link]
yuppp, THAT Cult
#05 Duran Duran & The Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra – Girls On Film
(Kleptones “Reunited” Remix) [link]
wicked concept, wicked mix
#06 DJ Schmolli – Ikobahton [link]
the soundtrack to shake your butts all summer long
#07 Copycat – Disco Thang EP [link]
great track, awesome remixes
#08 Radiohead – Codex (Party Ben Remix) [link]
superdope
#09 Phil RetroSpector – The Joy Is Getting Married [link]
another masterpiece from our self-confessed melancholic
#10 Orbital – Wonky [link]
cat attack!

Celebrity Murder Party’s TOP 10

#01 Orbital – Wonky [link]
A welcome return to form for Orbital showing that they’re not planning on rehashing old material, but can bring a fresh spin on new material. Plus any track that features Psychotic cats gets my number one vote.
#02 Azealia Banks – Fuck up the Fun [link]
Ghetto Fun, Lyrical Filth and innovative beats from auteur producer Diplo and potty mouth-de-jour Azealia Banks. Contender for one of my fave tracks of the year so far.
#03 Caan – Every Little Thing [link]
Is this Dubstep? Soulful vocals over halftime 808 beats. Love the combination of downtempo beats with that continuous synth.
#04 Com Truise – Terminal [link]
I have a fetish for loading screens, big moog arpeggios and ring modulated voices. This hits all of those dead centre.
#05 The Cult – For the Animals [link]
*jumps around* Amidst a plethora of synthetic wannabes – this is the real thing. Proper rock and roll.
#06 Chromatics – Kill for Love [link]
Originally recommended to me by Luke Dsico. Love the Chromatics big guitar that reminds me of Echo and the Bunneymen. Combined with silky smooth vocals proclaiming almost ironically “hey hey – rock and roll is here to stay”.
#07 Amadou & Mariam – Poulo (P18 Live Machine remix) [link]
World class Afro Funk from the blind couple. More innovative than some people half their age. Real soul.
#08 Marcus Price – Continental Skank (Richelle Remix) [link]
Dubstep beats with orchestral influences and big fat tubas. Mathematically Funky.
#09 iamamiwhoami - play [link]
One of my favorite artists around at the moment. Taking that Scandinavian Witch House vibe to slowed down glitch beats with a massive chorus. Lovely.
#10 Belle and Sebastian – Crash [link]
Never really been a fan of Belle and Sebastian before, but I love their take on the primitives crash – again puts a different spin on the track which is what covers should do.

Copycat’s TOP 10

#01 Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Tapes & Money [link]
My fave track this year – so far.
#02 Kris Menace ft KoweSix – eFeel [link]
Master Menace is back.
#03 Sébastien Tellier – Cochon Ville (The Magician Remix) [link]
Orsum Welles!
#04 Copycat – Disco Thang EP [link]
[...]
#05 Hot Chip – Flutes [link]
They’re back!
#06 Chromatics – Kill For Love (full album stream) [link]
They’re back too!
#07 Radiohead – Codex (Party Ben Remix) [link]
Wow!
#08 Belle And Sebastian – Crash (The Primitives cover) [link]
Yes!
#09 Electric Guest – This Head I Hold [link]
Danger Mouse produced pop surprise of the month
#10 The Shutes – Echo Of Love [link]
Another brilliant pop surprise.

MASH-UPS OF THE MONTH

The Reborn Identity – This Charming Video Game [link]
I’m flabbergasted. Defies belief.
Duran Duran & The Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra – Girls On Film [link]
The Kleptones make DD go afrobeat! Spectacular!
Phil RetroSpector – The Joy Is Getting Married [link]
Breathtaking beauty.

Dunproofin’s TOP 10

#01 Orbital
#02 Orbital
#03 Orbital
#04 Orbital
#05 Orbital
#06 Orbital
#07 Orbital
#08 Orbital
#09 Orbital
#10 Orbital

Phil Retrospector’s TOP 10

#01 Chromatics – Kill For Love (full album stream) [link]
On repeat!
#02 MORCHEEBOOT 2 – album[link]
Standout track Colatron – Washed In Sunshine
#03 Copycat – Disco Thang EP [link]
Sonic strutting from the Cat with remixes by Lou Teti and Ajello to boot….
#04 The Cult – For The Animals [link]
Ian Astbury & Billy Duffy are back! Hell Yeah!
#05 Elite Gymnastics – here in heaven 4 & 5 (CFCF Remix)[link]
Shades of Sakamoto here…
#06 iamamiwhoami – play [link]
Okay so it’s starting to resemble Kate Bush pastiche, but in a good way
#07 Fissunix – HitzBreaker [link]
Best turned up to eleven!
#08 Lamb – Butterfly Effect (Ban This Sick Filth Remix) [link]
Just God-damn beautiful…
#09 The Kleptones - ‘Reunited’ double pack [link]
The Duran Duran Afrobeat slice is a keeper
#10 Sharooz – Osiris [link]
Who ate all the disco biscuits?

Simon Iddol’s TOP 10

#01 Sébastien Tellier – Cochon Ville [link]
the original, or The Magician remix, doesn’t matter. both are gold!
#02 Yuksek – Off The Wall (DJ Harvey Remix) [link]
the soundtrack of my month
#03 Chromatics – Kill For Love LP [link]
<3
#04 M.I.A. – Bad Girls (Nacey Bootleg) [link]
the best ‘Bad Girls’ version
#05 CYMBALS – No Bad Decisions (Becoming Real Remix) [link]
the surprise track of the month
#06 HAIM – Forever (Dan Lissvik Remix) [link]
the sound of the spring
#07 Deep88 & Mel – Nightwave [link]
of course
#08 Sam Sparro – Happiness (The Magician Remix) [link]
you can’t go wrong with The Magician
#09 Sharooz – Osiris [link]
the party vibe of the month
#10 The Partysquad – Lighterman [link]
crazy crazy crazy