…uced the likes of Blu, UNI and The Pharcyde, Proh displays a fresh sound to play out the final quarter of 2011. It features Georgia Anne Muldrow, Coultrain, Tone Trezure, Uncle Imani (The Pharcyde) and more. Latest tracks by PROH MIC 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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…I.K. (aka Chris Mitchell) works with Micall Parknsun as producer for his latest EP, Spin Cycle. You can listen to that below. He also co-hosts the Breaking Atoms podcast, discussing issues around hip hop music, culture and politics. He’s been kind enough to pull together ten tracks for the Groovement10, focusing on the theme of EPs – they’re play listed below but remember to hit the buy links (scroll down) to support the artists. “From Ice Cube’s…
Read more…over a dozen previously unreleased songs from some of today’s most engaging producers such as Machinedrum, Swede:art, Robot Koch, Jay Scarlett, Simbad, fLako, Comfort Fit and more. THE HEART also features special vocal appearances from Georgia Anne Muldrow with her original song for Mos Def’s latest album, Questlove’s sister Donn T, Quadron singer Coco, soul queen Jimetta Rose, Blaktroniks and more. The comp’s an 18-tracker, lovingly put together…
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…the bass culture and ama sounds are on lock. Don’t miss it. LOWD (Love Overcomes World Destruction) is a state-of -the-art sound system built by renowed free party crew Innerfield. LOWD platforms cultural resistance, bringing in-house selectors and local communities together through bass culture. 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 n…
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…“Beautiful Women (Speech Interlude)” The Beatles — “Come Together” [Apple] Free and Easy — “Free and Easy Pt. 1″ [Now Again] Bob Marley — “Trenchtown Rock” [Island] The Mighty Two — “Chapter Three” [Joe Gibbs] Ian Carr with Nucleus — “Bedrock Dreadlock/Spirit Level” [Vertigo] Tubeway Army — “Are ‘Friends’ Electronic?” [TV] More Roaming Beat Interlude Yves Simon — “Raconte Toi” [Leng] Sadi-Rottier-Benatar — “Mina Kwenda Africa” [EMI] Ramsey Lewis —…
Read more…bum from The Shaolin Afronauts, Flight Of The Ancients, was a critical and commercial success story, lauded as a truly original blend of the sounds of 1970s West Africa, Ethiopia and the pioneering and progressive avant-garde jazz artists of the same period. It went on to be nominated for several music awards, including the 25th Aria Fine Arts Awards in the world music category. The band, led by Ross McHenry, cemented its reputation as a truly rev…
Read more…house of Manchester last Sunday, shout to Tash and Blaine and Ric… Abigail Wyles singing “Twice” live @ Norvun Sunday Roadhouse Manchester. A monthly event full of live music, fine DJs and live art and visuals to warm the soul. Free hot bread products and free DVDs of new stuffs every month. Live hot chess in the centre of the club. It’s complicated. More from Norvun Sundays… Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click…
Read more…es of Reggae old and new – from Dub to Dancehall, Roots to Ragga, Lovers Rock and anything else in the mix! Also expect to see a plenth of MC’s holding down the mic duties with party vibes as per usual! Entrance fee for this historic night is FREE!! Yes….Free!! Nothing!! Ziltch!!! Zero pence!! So you have no excuses to miss this one people. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new…
Read more…five minutes and smiling for a full half hour. Below we chat about their EPs, support slots and ambition. Here’s the mix from Andrea Trout I promised here we’d plug, featuring TATRD’s Revolution as the first track. New EP World War Free is out now. Bandcamp Website Facebook Twitter World War Free out now 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 (Op…
Read moreSheffield YELLOW ARCH STUDIOS SAT 21 JULY 2012 // FREE ENTRY I’m extremely chuffed to have been asked by the lovely people at Signals to speak, together with Konx-Om-Pax and TLG Magazine, at their frankly stunning event as part of Sheffield’s Tramlines festival in July. And it’s only my birthday weekend too, so what a treat. Check the line up… and it’s free! Signals was created to bring into focus the wealth of electronic music happening across t…
Read more…ds is coming up next Sunday at THE CORNER in Manchester and we’re going to have ourselves a little funk and soul revue. Guest spinners are OMAS from At Large and PATRICK MAY of the Super Fresh Power Squad together with yours truly Agent J… Entry’s free, tunes from 8pm, free Werther’s Originals. Blaow! Sunday May 17 @ The Corner, Fallowfield, Manchester Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Op…
Read more…all the madness you just need some good homegrown business. Facebook event FREE ENTRY, LATE LICENSE TIL 2, LIVE ACTS THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT, FACE PAINTING & Neil (The Bar Manager aka The Cackling Witch Of The North West) will be cooking up a concoction in his cauldron. Line Up: Dubbul O (Mothership Connection) Bill Sykes (TNC) Spider Jaroo (NSR) Beatsum (Golden Egg) + More TBA Hosted by the one and Noely DJs Mr E (Taste The Diff’rence) Noel Edge (Ta…
Read more…tion will then run until 8th May. The exhibition and launch night are both free. BLANKSPACE is located on Hulme Street, off Oxford Road. If approaching from Fallowfield/Withington, it’s a left turning before the Palace Hotel. For further directions, see here: http://goo.gl/maps/Y8H9k http://florenceplatford.co.uk/ http://www.genericgreeting.co.uk/ http://blankmediacollective.org/ Poster design by Will Berry. This project is partially supported by…
Read more…ry Sunday on Unity Radio. Tracklist follows below! Originally broadcast on www.UnityRadio.fm Sunday, 18th July 2010. Read Kutmah’s first interview about his experiences at LA Weekly. KUTMAH x JAMES T. COTTON x HOYA HOYA // JUL2010 by Jamie Groovement on Mixcloud Agent J played AMERICAN MEN AM System Jonny Dub Played THOM YORKE Feeling Pulled Apart By Horses SLUM VILLAGE Hustle BREAKBEATBUDDHA Bounty Killa MR SCRUFF Spandex Man SERGE GAINSBOURG…
Read more…Scorpio and Larry’s Dance Theme to name a few…” Get all the news on the upcoming tour by linking up on the OFFICIAL site www.furious5.co.uk and get yourself to a date – Manchester is Wednesday 23rd September at the Mint Lounge with support from CHINAWHITE, DJ DEEP D and RED VENOM & DJ POZ. Tickets from www.ticketline.co.uk or Uma (no booking fee) 07525 711 044. The show will be podcast on groovement.co.uk following the broadcast, check the site f…
Read more…hich Bullion originally made his name. The cohesion and playfulness are ever-present, but ‘Love Me Oh Please Love Me’ comes with a personal touch we haven’t heard until now.” Buy the 12″ and/or digital EP from: shop.bullionness.com (digital EP free with vinyl order) Boomkat Rough Trade 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 new w…
Read moreAfter sticking Illum Sphere in his playlist (radiohead.com, 23rd Nov 2009), Thom Yorke heads ever nearer Groovement territory with a remix on the new DOOM joint lifted from BORN LIKE THIS on LEX RECORDS. Sounds good too, check the video above towards the end. How else is Thom foraying into electronic music that isn’t Radiohead? What other heads is he hooking up with? Big shout to Jneiro Jarel too, he’s not feeling Twitter at all at the moment and…
Read more…lously heavy, as the name indicates. That’s from the Soul Spectrum Records comp out Feb 18th on Jazzman (double heavyweight vinyl gatefold business. The Diesler track is a vinyl exclusive, available from buriedtreasure.bandcamp.com AGENT J: RUBBER BOOTS // 22JAN13 by Jamie Groovement on Mixcloud 00:00 Frikstailers – Murga del Guachin 03:27 DJ Day – 7 (Land of 1000 Chances) 06:47 Nosaj Thing – Distance 09:36 Figure Of Wax – You 10:59 IMAKEMADBEATS…
Read more…street corners. Following the ridiculous success of the Dayse and Aver EP (downloadable for free here), we are about to be blessed with more heavyweight vinyl – a double 12″ gatefold release no less. Full crew represent on vinyl one, with Aver on production and lyricalicity on the second with help from deejay Omas. They’ve had a great 2011-12 so far, supporting the likes of Pharoahe Monch and Jeru the Damaja whilst also performing with the Mind on…
Read more…of Manchester’s biggest crate diggers with a strictly all vinyl jazz vibe. Come and join us for an evening of eclectic jazz spun by DJs Simon Webbon (Abstract Groove) and Jonny Shire (Oui Dig). Entry is free and a wide selection of fine real ales, wines and spirits and home made food will be available. The tunes played are a loose mix of jazz and jazz influenced grooves including…. charlie parker / thelonious monk / miles davis / dizzie gillespie…
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