Most of what I put here are mixtapes, but Ivana XL deserves her own post. She’s already had a bit of blog press (I think Matt at YANP has a bit of a love affair with her – understandable), but I missed it and had a wonderful surprise when a CD-R with Ivana XL – Demos scrawled on it dropped through my letterbox this morning.

Ivana XL is a Brooklyn, New York songstress whose singing style most seems to resemble a mixture of Regina Spektor, Cat Power and a gypsy artist. Beautiful. Her mellow voice only supported by a simple guitar creates music you want to curl up to. Perfect for now.

Ivana XL MySpace | Buy her demos on CD or on iTunes

Ivana XL – Sweetie Pie
Ivana XL – The King
Ivana XL – Jesus Prayer

and a video of “Sundowner” showing her more bluesy side –

Yeah – so I know I stick together some decent compilations on here, but my actual DJing prowess is something that needs some work. Unlike Sapnarella, who recently moved to the just fucking great party city of Manchester has been getting quite a following by all accounts.

Not heard of her yet? Hmm…well lucky for you she’s has stepped up and done the latest Shoplifters mixtape and it’s awesome.

Traklisting:
# Diplo РPerc̣o ft. Pantera Os Danadinhos
# DJ Sega – Bodies Hit The Floor
# Scottie B – Mais Ela ft. Moleque Bil
# Crystal Castles Vs. Health – Crimewave [Sinden Remix]
# Kid Sister – Pro Nails [Gant-Man's Jackin' Remix]
# Edu K РMe Bota Pra Dan̤ar ft. Marina
# Spank Rock – Bump [Best Fwends Remix]
# Mujava – Township Funk [Ashley Beedle Remix]
# M.I.A. – Boyz [Twelves Remix]
# Buraka Som Sistema – Yah! ft. Petty
# DJ Blaqstarr – Shake It To The Ground [Switch & Santogold Remix]
# Detboi – Jump Up Jump Down
# Boys Noize – Oh [A-trak Remix]
# Drums Of Death – Breathe [Drop The Lime Remix]
# Hervé & Kissy Sell Out – Rikkalicious

Download the MP3 Mixtape