Homobloc: A Queer Block Party For All
A massive line up at the new Mayfield venue, with space for 10 000 souls. Check the artists below. Buy tickets here.
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Agent J aka Jamie Groovement: writer, host, DJ and teacher.
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On Wax / The 100th Daptone 45 is a celebration
As is every Daptone release, really – but this one is extra fine. Hey Brother (Do Unto Others) / Soul Fugue by Daptone Records The A-side is a number written
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In Pictures: Abstract Orchestra, Joker Starr & Micall Parknsun in Manchester by Akse
It was a pleasure to hook back up with Abstract Orchestra this month at Band On The Wall in Manchester. Joker Starr and Micall Parknsun were on vocal duties as
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Video / Big Tone + House Shoes – From My Mouth To God’s Ears
The first video drop from the Big Shoes album – read my interview with Shoes here, and grab the LP here.
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Video / Kojey Radical: Can’t Go Back
Amazing work from Kojey Radical, Swindle and crew, on a tune which I presume was recorded during the No More Normal sessions. Miranda Chantal Ode, Patience J Agbo, Eni Sama,
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New Music / Pan Amsterdam: Kubrick
Kubrick is a quick drop from Pan Amsterdam in collaboration with producer J.J. Lear, the follow up to Elevator Music Vol. 1 which featured Open Mike Eagle and Iggy Pop.
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Video / Sampa The Great: Final Form
GRAB IT HERE.
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Manchester / Kaytranada and Yosi Horikawa for Parklife afterparty @ YES
Kaytra will be playing a post-Parklife set on Saturday night, and will be accompanied by Yosi Horikawa and Hoya Hoya’s Jonny Dub, back over from Japan for a bit. TICKETS
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Video / Summer Pearl: P.G.S.
Murky new music out of London, produced by Alma. SUMMER PEARL INSTA
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New Music: Chris Rivers drops first track on Mello Music Group
Chris Rivers drops the first single from his Mello Music Group debut G.I.T.U. – Sincerely Yours is a heartfelt tribute to his dad, Big Pun. “G.I.T.U., an acronym for Greatest
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Homeboy Sandman announces move to Mello Music Group with West Coast
And a fine single it is, too. Buy it. West Coast by Homeboy Sandman
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Vinyl: Children Of Zeus sweep up recent tracks with Excess Baggage
Having conquered the UK proper on their recent tour, Tyler Daley and Konny Kon satisfy fans’ appetites for a fresh vinyl release by pressing up some rare / previously unavailable
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Mr Scruff celebrates 20 years of Keep It Unreal
Keep It Unreal, Mr Scruff’s album and club night of the same name, hits the ripe old age of 20 in June. The club night’s been going every month for
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Video: Eric Boss – I Wanna Ride ft Gift of Gab
Here’s a video for a track from E da Boss which premiered on the Groovement radio show (#2, 8 April 2019) a few weeks back. Order the album A Modern
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Vinyl: Art and pre-order for Madlib & Freddie Gibbs Piñata sequel / Crime Pays video
EDIT: Tour dates announced for UK/Euro. Freddie all, Madlib on four. __________ And Quas is here too. The duo are joined by Killer Mike, Pusha T, Anderson .Paak, Yasiin
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RoQy TyRaiD prepares to drop Outbreak with DJ Green Lantern
My pal RoQy has some new music out: here’s a curry dedication with the full project, Outbreak, set to drop 23 May. Read our interview over at Bonafide and keep
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Bobby Oroza: Lonely Girl
The new single from Big Crown Records’ newest signing Bobby Oroza – his album This Love is available HERE. Directed by Danny Akalepse.
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Noveliss: Metal Face Hokage
A DOOM inspired project from the Clear Soul Forces team member and producer Def Dee. DOWNLOAD / STREAM Metal Face Hokage by Noveliss
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In Pictures: The Midnight Hour in Manchester by Akse
This weekend, Manchester hosted the final date of a long tour for Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and The Midnight Hour. A heartfelt performance of the highest standard, we all
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Glue70 x Ben Jac: Shadow Watcher
Beautiful new music from this Manchester-based duo. Stream on various platforms here.
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