How nice of Classixx to have presented themselves to me so soon after our controversial discussion over JFK’s feelings on the future of rock music. I had a few comments on that post from people who felt that electronic music is totally void of the soul that has kept rock alive for so many years, and though I do quite agree when it comes to a certain few (for the most part, I’ve never felt much of a connection with trance, or that heavy generic harcore), I think more than a few are going to agree with me when I say that Los Angeles’ very own Classixx packs enough trans-genre creativity to blow that argument to pieces entirely. The group have managed to create a totally original and attractive style (which has, not surprisingly, earned them a comfortable spot on blogs like Big Stereo and MissingToof) that somehow persists through all of their tracks despite the fact that the origins of their remixes are everything from hip hop to indie rock; A Classixx mix will give you chills whether it’s pushing you along at 130 bpm or just barely tugging on your arm at 90; I think it’s implied that, considering many of the tracks that they choose to remix are (in their original state) not the most sentimental productions, all that emotion must be coming from somewhere.

Boy, is it ever nice to be able to add such great artistry to the unsettlingly short list of Los Angeles electro producers.

Here’s a hip hop track, a rock track, and dance-pop-ish track, all nicely charmed by a certain classic (and not to mention stunning) touch.

MP3: Shwayze - Buzzin (Classixx remix)

MP3: Shiny Toy Guns - Starts With One (Classixx remix)

MP3: The Ting Tings - Shut Up and Let Me Go (Classixx remix)

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