DJ Format: new 45 Kool & The Gangstarr Generation, mix + tour with Abdominal
Format’s new single is a phenomenal tribute to the early work of Kool and the Gang, and he’s put a
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Daptone Gold Volume II
Daptone Records knock one out the park again with their new release compiling 21 45-only plus unreleased tracks. There are
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New 45: Soul Sugar ft Courtney John – All I Know
This is a beautifully sublime single out on Gee Recordings in September. Recorded in Jamaica when Parisian Guillaume ‘Gee’ Metenier
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Sofrito Island Series: Martinique 7″
Sofrito’s excellent world-encompassing island series continues with a visit to Martinique and two seventies rarities. A: Oulé Collé // Michel
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Download: Culture of Soul x Paris DJs – West Indies Funk
This is brightening up my morning no end… in honour of Cultures of Soul’s upcoming second volume of its Tropical Disco
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Hot 8 Brass Band celebrate 20 years with Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Vicennial LP and tour
Believe it or not, Hot 8 have been at it for a full twenty years – their first new music
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New 45: Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators – One In A Million
I’ve been loving Nicole’s new output – you can hear this tune on a recent Groovement podcast actually. Order the
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Renegade Brass Band remixed ft Danny Drive Thru, Chris Read, Tall Black Guy and more
RBB: Rhymes, Beats & Brass (Remixed) by Renegade Brass Band Rhymes, Beats and Brass Remixed sees some of the world’s
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Groovement Podcast – SNO: From The Dusty Streets Of Bophelong to Manchester
A beautiful guest selection from Manchester-based SNO – here’s her story: When I grew up in the township of Bophelong
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Download: Sam Redmore’s 6Music House Party Mix
Re-edit king Sam’s coming to wider attention with this mix for Craig Charles’ 6Music Funk and Soul Show. Check out
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Golden Rules: Down South Boogie
I’m really looking forward to this one, having followed Paul White’s work for years, and only being introduced to
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DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Vinyl Destination in Manchester
This episode of Jazzy Jeff’s Vinyl Destination is one close to my heart, as I was there for most of
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The Sorcerers
This one is pretty special, and comes highly recommended from me! The Sorcerers are a supergroup comprised of members from
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Thundercat: The Beyond / Where The Giants Roam // preview
In a straight ascent from Flying Lotus’ You’re Dead, and most recently Kendrick’s To Pimp A Butterfly and the amazing
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Track premiere: I’ve Changed from The Gene Dudley Group & E Da Boss
I had the pleasure of meeting The Gene Dudley Group when they supported Myron & E at Band On The
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Speedometer: No Turning Back (feat. James Junior)
UK funk powerhouse Speedometer are back in full force with a video for their new single. Their new album, also
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Interview // Sven Atterton funks up Manchester pre-Tuxedo
Sven Atterton is the perfect accompaniment to Tuxedo’s set at Band On The Wall this coming weekend. You can listen
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Bilal x Adrian Younge: Satellites
Whhaaaatttt The full collab album with Adrian Younge, In Another Life, is out June 30 on Purpose Music Group/eOne Music.
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J-Felix, Patience ft Abi Flynn
Brighton’s J-Felix has a new single out 15 June on digi for Tru Thoughts, following on from the fantastic 101
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E da Boss guests on new Gene Dudley Group single I’ve Changed
FUNK! E da Boss, aka one half of Stones Throw vocal duo Myron & E, lends his silky vocals
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