Winter here in Portland has been incredibly snowy and cold the past few weeks, much like the country of Bulgaria, where Ladytron’s vocalist Mira Aroyo is from.  Lucky for me, I get the honor of opening for them at the epic 2410 New Year’s party tonight.  I felt that Ladytron’s music has been quite appropriate for the winter, dark yet upbeat.

I’m not a big fan of their latest single “Runaway” from their latest album Velocifero, which they produced themselves.  However, some of the remixes are downright awesome.  So I’ve decided to post every single remix I could find and let you decide that for yourself.  They appear in the order of which I think are the best to my least favorite.  The music video is awesome though.

1. Ladytron – Runaway (Ashtar Command Remix).mp3
2. Runaway (Fembot Remix).mp3
3. ladytron–runaway_(adult_remix).mp3
4. ladytron-runaway__james_zabiela_red_eye_remix.mp3
5. ladytron-runaway__stray_dogs_in_paris_remix.mp3
6. runaway (brendan long remix).mp3
7. runaway (hellfire society remix).mp3
8. runaway (ki_theory remix).mp3
9. ladytron-runaway__album_version.mp3
10. ladytron-runaway__radio_edit.mp3

Another thing that has kept me going through these dark winter days are hot intoxicating drinks.  Follow the “jump link” for my favorite recipes.

Hot Whiskey Toddy

• 1 cube sugar
• 2 ounces bourbon, rye, Scotch, Canadian, or blended whiskey
• Slice lemon
• Nutmeg

Put sugar in a mug or small tumbler and add enough water to dissolve. Add the whiskey, fill with boiling water and stir. Garnish with slice of lemon and grate a little nutmeg on top.

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