The Mouse Outfit break America, kinda

…d their crews associated with the Mouse Outfit project (I’m looking at you Ape Cult, Mothership, Voodoo Black and the like – on a wider scale LEVLZ rep this fully) will be inspired to drop some bangin’ new music to rival, if not better, content from other cities. (Scroll down for more from Manchester) The cypher we run at Loop is nothing new but always will be a core element of the culture, and the Mouse Outfit were there from the start (indeed ba…

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M20 Collective’s Pop-Up this Friday, Antwerp Mansion: Interview

…llective bring a weighty show to Antwerp Mansion: Live: 8 GOLD RINGS * APE CULT * The Haydn Funk Project – Salutation Dub Collective.* Johnny Sly* Kolo Tamam* John Ainsworth + ANDY ADAMS * INNAVOICE * + more DJ’s: *So Flute’s DJ Yadava * @Gravy Deluxe * IN ASSOCIATION WITH: * KeepItBright *Messyletsgetmessy*Onashileartgallery*DoNotBend Productions*Hot Mess Vintage* As well as :Live Art/Craft Activities/Fashion exhibitions/Raffle + Fun n Games and…

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Metrodome x Dyslexis are Project Apex – check debut video [Code Name] Eternal

…A tripped out debut groove from Ape Cult members Metrodome and Dyslexis – more to come on vinyl and digital soon from Room 2 Records. https://www.facebook.com/ProjectAPEXmcr http://www.room2records.com Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Manchester hip hop in focus: ELLIS MEADE {VOODOO BLACK} GROOVEMENT INTERVIEW

…Manchester hip hop scene at the moment. From Kydro, Skittles ‘n’ that, Ape Cult, Mothership Connection, TNC, MOSH TEAM, The Bluntskins, ThisIsDA, The Mouse Outfit, everyone’s coming with something different. One thing that will define Manchester hip hop now, is how well we work together from paper to stage. I think for the first time in years I hear local music where people are allowing new influences to the sound, which makes for more authentic o…

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Manchester’s Chalk dominates all of hip hop with ‘If You Must’

…ital) is up for pre-order here, with four tracks up for DL upon purchase. Full release is 20 September. Come to the album release party in Manchester! Chalk will be performing live with TNC, there’ll be special prizes knocking about, Omas, Orko and 13 aka At Large will be spinning alongside Ape Cult’s Metrodom, plus there’s £50 up for grabs in the cypher… (TNC and In The Loop decision is final). I also spoke to Aver and Chalk about the album for N…

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Preview: Skittles releases ‘In For Me’ remixes from Metrodome, Jubei and Need For Mirrors

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Download: Manchester MCs break out on Dom Hz’s Everywhere Pt 1 EP

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Manchester: [EX]HIBITION #1: HIP HOP

…ive performances from Manchester lyricists Skittles (Estate UK, Exit) Sparkz (Hit & Run, Mouse Outfit) as well as DJ sets from Lee Majors (More Bounce) Konny Kon (Broke ‘n’ £nglish) Mikey Don (Krispy3, Unity Radio) Metrodome (Ape Cult) Show runs until end of April. Hope to see you there Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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MANCHESTER: SKETCH CITY BACK IN ACTION

…today including Neko Neko, Woli Wols, Danny Drive Thru, In The Loop (us) – Ape Cult and Metrodome jumping up too. Here’re some pics. Benjamino       Neko Neko fiddlin’ Danny Drive Thru   “Manchester’s award winning Sketch City triumphantly returns for a special Easter weekend event and exhibition that combine to celebrate the infamous collective that created an artistic hub for some of the city’s most talented artists. During the launch and op…

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INTERVIEW: PAUL WHITE // MARCH 2013

…t the room below that appreciates Paul’s music. Paul White plays in Manchester (with Mo Kolours on drums) on Good Friday 29 March 2013. Grab a ticket here. Support comes from Danny Drive Thru and Ape Cult. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Download: CHEECH // Super Best Friends

…est including Dubbul O (The Mouse Outfit, Mothership), Legion, Black Josh (Ape Cult), Goshin, Seymour (Beatsum), Berkstar and Fabz. twitter.com/oldmanreefer twitter.com/BeatsByProP 1. Cheech – Hit The Weed Ft. Black Josh (Prod. Pro P) 03:13 2. Cheech – Beer Money Funk Ft. Dubbul O & Goshin (Prod. Pro P) 04:04 3. Cheech – Another Level Ft. Burkstar & Dubbul O (Prod. Pro P) 03:30 4. Cheech – On The Mothership Ft. Legion (Prod. Pro P) 03:55 5. Cheech…

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Video: BLACK JOSH ft TRUTHOS MUFASA // Triples 6’s

…Watch on YouTube // Black Josh Facebook Download the Black Josh EP (and all the other Ape Cult releases) here Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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MY VINYL WEIGHS A TON: UK screening and event details / Watch first 5 mins

…he film is for the fans…I wanted to provide an unprecedented look into the culture of Stones Throw and the key figures who have traditionally made it up—Peanut Butter Wolf, Madlib, J Dilla, MF DOOM, Jeff Jank, etc. These artists have quietly been incredibly influential to hip-hop culture and the independent music industry at large, yet there has historically been so little known about them publicly. Beyond that, I think the film explores a number…

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Preview || THE LIVING DEAD AT THE MANCHESTER MORGUE – GREEN VINYL || GIULIANO SORGINI ||

…Morgue on lush green vinyl. Peep it here… The company, who release horror/cult soundtracks on vinyl if you hadn’t got the gist yet, have recently announce a partnership with Hammer to release their material. RELEASE DATE SEPT 1ST CAT NO DW005 The score to this classic zombie film by Giuliano Sorgini pre dates Suspiria by 3 years and every time I hear it I can’t help but think Goblin used this as a benchmark for Suspiria, the score features a grea…

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New Music / Black Josh: Yung Sweg Lawd

Despite being part of Manchester collective LEVELZ, Black Josh has always blazed his own path, mostly thanks to the folks over at Blah Records with whom he’s today released the album Yung Sweg Lawd. News to come on phyiscal formats for this monster, but you can catch it digitally at the link below. The ridiculous cover art is by James Neilson. Here’s the video for Ciggaweeed, the final track on the album and produced by Skepta. Check Josh’s back…

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Download: FRANK OCEAN // Sweet LIFE

…Tagged with ‘summer’ and ‘golf’. This neighbourhood is getting trippier every day… this neighbourhood is getting ape shit crazy. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Preview: ACID JAZZ /// 25th Anniversary Box Set

…-checks the history of jazz over one of Premier’s most accomplished soundscapes. Whilst the Gang Starr track was actually made for Spike Lee’s film ‘Mo’ Better Blues’, it was no time at all before the scene was throwing up records of its own; Germany’s A Forest Mighty Black with ‘Fresh In My Mind’ or UFO from Japan whose ‘Loud Minority’ sampled Frank Foster. Meanwhile Brit-funk greats Icognito joined the party and crashed the charts with their tak…

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Video // DOOMS VIP by SnapShot with Chimpo

…The third release from Manchester’s NB Audio with the main ape Chimpo – the other side of the single features Tonn Piper. It’s out now over at Juno. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Run The Jewels, Hud Mo, Ram Jam, New Order and more for Warehouse Project 10th Anniversary

…PING wAFF | DENNEY 21:30 – 05:30 | £29.50 + BF +++ Friday 30th October THE APE 10TH BIRTHDAY RUN THE JEWELS | SKEPTA | SHY FX TODDLA T | GOLDIE | ONEMAN | PREDITAH GENERAL LEVY | LEVELZ | DUB PHIZIX & STRATEGY BARELY LEGAL | WOOKIE | JD REID | RICH REASON JUICY DJS | HOSTED BY CHUNKY & TONN PIPER 21:00 – 05:00 | £25 / £28.50 + BF +++ Saturday 31st October BUGGED OUT! CARL CRAIG | TIGA – LIVE | SKREAM DANIEL AVERY | PAUL WOOLFORD b2b GERD JANSON LE…

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QOOL DJ MARV on the show this Sunday

…ic beats from around the world. Since 1994, Marv has been producing mixed tapes/CD compilations that illuminate the many styles of music that he loves but have fallen short of major exposure and marketing. The series “Beats, Jazz, & Soul” and “Qool Classics” are adored by people from all walks of life from all over the globe. People enjoy the meticulous attention to the sequencing and the seamless continuity of the mixing. Qool DJ Marv has a way o…

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