SONG OF THE DAY: THE DARCYS’ “I GOT THE NEWS” REMIXED BY REY PILA

In addition to laying siege to numerous communities in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, causing horrific death and destruction, Hurricane Sandy’s wrath forced the cancellation of many events that make the tristate area, and particularly New York City, what it is. With power back on throughout much of the five boroughs, some of these shows have been rescheduled, so you still have a chance to catch them. One of the most intriguing is an international double bill Tuesday night pairing Mexico City indie band Rey Pila, led by Los Dynamite founder Diego Solórzano, and Toronto quartet the Darcys. The Darcys will be playing their latest album, Aja (Arts & Crafts, January 2012) — yes, a reimagining of Steely Dan’s 1977 classic — in its entirety. You can get a free download of the record (as well as their self-titled debut) here. Rey Pila will be highlighting songs from their upcoming 2013 sophomore release, which includes such ’80s-inspired English-language synth-pop dance tracks as “Blast,” “The Future Sugar,” and “White Night,” featuring Solórzano’s deep, rolling voice. Above, you can check out Rey Pila’s remix of the Darcys’ version of Steely Dan’s “I Got the News.” The Darcys and Rey Pila will be at Mercury Lounge on November 6 for a gig that was originally scheduled for November 1 but had to be postponed because of the storm.