Download: STRONG ARM STEADY x STATIK SELEKTAH // Stereotype Album Preview Tracks

Download 6 tracks from the forthcoming album right here at Stones Throw. “These tracks feature David Banner, Dom Kennedy, Bad Lucc, Chace Infinite and Baby D, with production exclusively by Statik Selektah. The full-length, 14-track version of Stereotype drops August 14 — Pre-order and advance digital sale available now.” Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to sh…

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Download: PETE CANNON // Stunts Blunts n Trap Music

…Pete Cannon last passed by our ears with his exclusive to Groovement (and if you bought the single, natch) remix of Submotion Orchestra’s Blindspot under the Opal Block name, and now he’s back, back, back with some trap. His whole crew is militant. Download 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 The Grim Reefer presents ‘Hacksaw Grim Duggan’ #mcrhiphop

…Hot on the heels of the well-received Bluntskins album, Cheech aka The Grim Reefer rolls up a new 6 track EP with that fastbecoming trademarked Pro P production sound. Download   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: RAPHAEL ATTAR {PAPER TIGER} // Gary Barlow

…Tweeted by Gary himself and currently getting Radio 1 play, Paper Tiger’s Greg Surmacz and Raphael Attar have gone viral. Download. 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: The NouGold Podcast // April 2012

…Mouse Outfit, Sparkz, Dubbul O, Sene & Blu, Jansport J, Big Ben Beats, Real J Wallace, Mally & The Sundance Kid, Hexsagon, Random, Savant, Phill Harmonix, Glad2Mecha & Gold Fingah, Bedos & Bane, Overdoz, Funky Notes & much more. DOWNLOAD THE NOUGOLD PODCAST [APRIL 2012] HERE // NouGold on iTunes   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…

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Groovement Interview / Agbeko prep their first vinyl release

…e single launch party at Soup Kitchen on 20th October, we’re opening for Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 on November 17th. Then we’re off to Linecheck festival in Milan the following weekend before closing the year out at the Klondkye Club in Levenshulme on 12th December. Come on down! Read a Band On The Wall interview with Jamie here, and check Agbeko online here: SITE / INSTA / FB / TWITTER / BANDCAMP Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in n…

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Video: STRATEGY (BROKE’n’£NGLISH) // The Bleep Test

…New vid from the amazing Pre-Season Training – Manchester’s own Alphabet Aerobics. Direction from Hit & Run‘s Rich Reason. 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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Groovement Interview: Son Little + new track Lay Down

…putting yourself into it, it probably is not the same. This phrase that’s come come up a lot in the past year or so – you have to be able to ‘kill your babies’, it’s a hard lesson, you know. But sometimes, that’s what has to happen in order to get the song you need, the sound you need, the records you need, you have to dispense with things that you may really care deeply about. Or at least, put them aside, so that something else can materialise….

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Interview: The Reflex on revising history

…As well, I’ve done a mix for The Kooks, the indie blues band. It’s nice to come out of your comfort zone and try to put a twist on something. It’s not gonna please everyone, but it’s work and you’ve got to be able to show what you can do. I’ve also done (UK funk outfit) Speedometer, a remix for them. Creation (East L.A.) (The Reflex Revision) is out on 10th July as part of Quantic’s new single Can you see yourself, further down the line, producing…

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Writing for Bonafide

…on here. #7: Lapalux interview, various reviews Read the Lapalux interview online. #6: Pete Rock interview / El-P and Visioneers reviews Read online Myself and DJ A-UP caught up with the chocolate boy wonder in the foyer of his hotel, while he was in town playing with Roy Ayers at Band on the Wall. Initially fearing him to be a bit frosty, he soon warmed up (especially when we started talking comics later). Dope, legend. #5: J.Rocc interview One o…

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Reach: MIND ON FIRE 6th BDAY / LABEL LAUNCH

…2004. And we will have art from our good friends Onefiveeight, as well as free copies of the Hear No Evil, See No Evil Magazine and CD to give away, which we produced together last month… So please come down to the newly refurbished Islington Mill to celebrate with us on Friday 15th October, hear samples of the debut LP, reminisce about the last 6 years but most importantly, talk about the future. Entry will be free but donations for the performe…

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Podcast: FRAMEWORKS // 5DEC11

comment below and check http://soundcloud.com/frameworks Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Framewo… TRACKLIST 00:00 Jon Hopkins – Wire 00:54 Herma Puma – Dream 05:25 Onra – A New Dynasty 07:49 Metaform – Barbie Doll 10:13 Frameworks – Moonlighting 12:03 Souleance – Amourette 16:38 Floored Capri – I Tell You What 18:33 edIT – Ants 23:51 Ratatat – Loud Pipes 26:29 Frameworks – Rotterdam 35:36 Frameworks – Vanish 39:08 Emancipator – Anthem 45:…

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Welcome to the Viberian Experience

…t with Jneiro Jarel – at nearly an hour it’s nearly trimmed but in the meantime, check out the launch of his new website, a gallant attempt at pinning down the many elements of a great mind. Go and visit ViberianExperience to sample his delights. 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 // The Gaslamp Killer: Instrumentalepathy

for GLK and the electronic community at large. Instrumentelephy, like his latest releases, continues down the rabbit hole of his debut full length Breakthrough (Brainfeeder) and the recent live record with his band The Gaslamp Killer Experience. Molding psychedelic ethos and heavy drum breaks with the traditional music language of his ancestors and the futuristic landscapes of modern electronica, GLK continues to push the boundaries of contempora…

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Groovement Interview: Ruff Mercy by Big War

…ic Greeting‘s Big War went in search of the unique stylings of Ruff Mercy… www.ruffmercy.com Ruff Mercy is a Bristol based video director and animator who’s made a name for himself over the last few years through making unique visuals for some of hip hop’s most exciting artists. He first came to my attention when I stumbled upon his video for Blu’s Doin’ Nothin’ (which features Flying Lotus on production and the Wu Tang’s U God). The animation man…

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Method Man becomes Marvel canon in latest Luke Cage trailer: Streets

…g our first inkling of the score from Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, the trailer also firmly places Method Man in the Marvel TV Universe canon! Something he’ll be beyond delighted with. I was speaking to Ghostface recently about Meth being the Wu’s sole true comic geek, and rumour has it he has his own comic book on the horizon too. Also, I am very upset I’m not in LA for the live scoring of the show: Boost the signal: Click to share on T…

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Mark Torkington: Raipur To Rio {A Mix For Groovement}

…selection celebrating wax from Raipur to Rio., featuring Sabah, Salma Agha, RD Burman, Cheryl Williams, Gloria Scott, Freddie Gibbs & Madlib, Elizeth Cardoso and more. https://www.instagram.com/markt45/ https://www.mixcloud.com/MarkTorkington/ 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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Vote: THIS CITY IS OURS multi-venue shenanigans

…Salford’s Sacred Trinity Church and the legendary Sunn o)) show in the catacombs beneath Paris. Manchester has one of the most vibrant music scenes in the world, with some of the greatest music fans. We want to put on a series of gigs that will: Highlight Manchester as one of the, if not THE, live destination of choice for bands internationally. Reward music fans in Manchester with a series of gigs that will be with them for the rest of their live…

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