Theo Parrish with live band (Amp Fiddler, Mensah, DePorres, Manzanza) at the Ritz
‘I don’t believe in musical genres. There’s no difference between techno, house, jazz, soul… music. The most common denominator… is
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Manchester
Video: Chuckz x Mankub – Salute Remake on Room 2 Records
Manchester’s Room 2 has this forthcoming from Chuckz’ forthcoming album, The Demo. Keep an eye on www.room2records.com Video Directed &
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Manchester: Mr Thing spins the final In The Loop cypher
The In The Loop cyphers draw to a close, and we’ve invited our favourite DJ to come and play. Facebook
Read moreDownload: Seymour & Cheech’s Wasted Talent EP on LabelGroovement
I kicked off LabelGroovement, a digital and Bandcamp focused label, last year with a release from LA’s Depakote. Mecca:83. Kuartz
Read morePreview: Ellis Meade & Kydro – High & Wired EP (Room 2)
Manchester talent on the rise, out 1st June 2014. Artwork By Pete Obsolete. Listen on Soundcloud Check:Â www.Room2Records.com Launch night @
Read morePreview: Mr Scruff – Friendly Bacteria album
Mr Scruff Friendly Bacteria Release: 19 May 2014 2LP, CD Returning to an LP format following a series of 12
Read moreEvent: Myron & E (Stones Throw) @ Band on the Wall
Get tickets! Blurb: The vocal duo is something of a rarity. There have been countless solo stars, trios, quartets
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Event: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings + Lee Fields & The Expressions – Albert Hall Manchester, October
Buy tickets I’ve not managed to make it to the newly restored Albert Hall yet, but I’ll be there for
Read moreEvent: Hip Hop Continues @ Band on the Wall
Local hip hop business from some up and coming promoters and artists in Manchester. Blurb: Facebook event After the
Read moreDownload: Soul Twins Podcast Episode 2!
Download (link at bottom left) I think the track list speaks for itself… 1. Eddie Kendricks – My people hold
Read moreManchester: Ness Cohen’s Street Art at Night with New York Brass Band, Bedos and a plethora of street artists
This Thursday sees the return of street art photographer Ness Cohen to Terrace, beginning an 8 week exhibition which aims
Read morePreview: Matthew Halsall and the Gondwana Orchestra – When The World Was One
Buzz is building nicely for this, from the likes of longtime Halsall fan Gilles Peterson amongst others. Pre-order the album,
Read moreManchester: Action Bronson returns 12 May 2014
In anticipation of his debut major label LP, and the already-released mixtape Blue Chips 2, AB is back in the
Read moreManchester: Maseo DJ set at Liar’s Club, 12 June 2014
I was absolutely gutted to be out of the city when De La Soul hit Manchester Academy last Friday, but
Read moreManchester: Mr Scruff album launch with Denis Jones live + MC Kwasi // 3 May 2014
Opening at the earlier time of 9pm to accommodate a set from Denis Jones at 10, then a 5-hour Scruff
Read morePreview of the Wasted Talent EP by Seymour & Cheech, on LabelGroovement
A little preview of the Wasted Talent EP, out May 10th on LabelGroovement…
Read moreArt: Akse’s Tyrrion Lannister in Manchester
Catch Akse on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Freddie Gibbs in Manchester // 3SEP14
Piñata remains one of the releases of the year for me, and tickets are still available for Freddie Gibbs’ visit
Read moreEaster Sunday: Salford First Chop soul all dayer with Soul Twins, Alan Darker, Dave Hulston and more
2-4 Andy Brennan 4-6 Darren Sykes 6-7 Alan Darker 7-8 Jeff Soul Twin 8-9 Stu Soul Twin 9-10 Dave Hulston
Read moreDownload: Soul Twins podcast ft Willie Hutch, Dilla, Coke Escovedo and more
The Soul Twins are a Manchester DJ institution and it’s a real joy to see they’ve kicked off a
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