Video: CLEAR SOUL FORCES // Red Bull Sound and Vision Episode 2

…Detroit Revolutions has been one of the statements of the year so far, and certainly one of the most impressive hip hop debuts. Did you bloody get it? It’s free! Get to know the guys a little better on this documentary, and stay locked to Groovement soon for a Q&A with the crew. 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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Win: HERBALISER/MOUSE OUTFIT tickets for MCR gig Sunday

…previous post), and if you haven’t caught them before they are the perfect compliment to the live incarnation of the Herbaliser. Personally I’m looking forward to the gig massively: last time I saw them was around the time of Something Wicked This Way Comes, and bought slipmats and everything. Buy tickets by clicky To win, “all you have to do is answer this simple question”… What was the name of the B-side to the Herbaliser’s Amores Bongo 7″ vinyl…

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Preview // Lewis James: Desire For Infinity (+ SertOne and LV remixes)

…ond EP of synth-driven beats for the label, including two remixes from SertOne and LV (both of whom are hard at work on separate projects for Original Cultures). Tracklist 01 Space Banquet 02 Her Jewels 03 Midnight feat. Dolor 04 Whole 05 Worse 06 Wrinkle Free Interlude 07 All or Nothing 08 Worse (SertOne Remix) 09 All or Nothing (LV Remix) Check his previous, Krakatoa, here. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click…

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Beats: TOKiMONSTA

…t beautiful record cover I have seen this year… Check Tokimonsta on Groovement here. The Word (unreleased) by TOKiMONSTA TOKiMONSTA – 2010 – Cosmic Intoxication EP Preview Mix by TOKiMONSTA [PROJECT] TOKiMONSTA – Almost Free by TOKiMONSTA Photograph by Shaun Bloodworth 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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Classic soul from Master Plan Inc on Jazzman

…t success. We served notice that there was a new band in town. None of our competition had a horn section so we made a big impression. Even so, Midwest Talent didn’t supply any more work so we were back on our own. To make matters worse, we soon lost our trumpet player Charles. He couldn’t stand living with people other than his own family so he went back to Detroit and freelanced while living with some relatives. Losing the trumpet was a big blow…

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3 MARCH 2014 // 8 GOLD RINGS FOR SALFORD JON with Goldie, Marcus Intalex, Dub Phizix and many more

…All artists are playing for free, and all proceeds are going to a trust fund for Jon’s daughters. Jon passed away earlier this month. BUY TICKETS AT SKIDDLE 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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Reach: BEARDYMAN’s circus of rappers

…ensation Beardyman has gathered together a collective of some the UK’s greatest lyrical free stylers for a one-night-only freestyle music event, the likes of which hasn’t been seen in this dimension since the dawn of time. Slam poetry champions, beatbox champions, DMC champions, freestyle rap champions and other musical genii collide into this super-kaleidoscope of infinite possibilities. Completely live and unprepared, The Freestyle Project is on…

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Preview: Mr Scruff – Friendly Bacteria album

…reath feat. Denis Jones 2. Render Me feat. Denis Jones 3. Deliverance 4. Thought To The Meaning feat. Denis Jones 5. Friendly Bacteria 6. Come Find Me feat. Vanessa Freeman 7. Where Am I? 8. He Don’t feat. Robert Owens 9. What 10. We Are Coming 11. Catch Sound feat. Denis Jones 12. Feel Free Portrait by Shaun Bloodworth   Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to sha…

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MCR: IN THE LOOP MC workshop

…nabling MCs to meet up in a dedicated space for the afternoon: time to discuss the scene, write to beats from PITCH and ELLIS MEADE and think about how to present yourself to the masses. SIGN UP here to book your place on the day, it’s FREE like. SATURDAY MARCH 27TH 2 – 5PM NOISELAB Market St (near BOOTS), Manchester 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…

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WIN TICKETS: Eden Festival, 12-15 June 2014 ft De La Soul, The Nextmen, Mungo’s Hi Fi, Prince Fatty, The Heatwave and many more

…draughts and of course cards. On Saturday, we will also be hosting the 1st competition of the Eden Cup; a “Switch” card game competition played under the House rules (practice sessions available). We will also be hosting the Freelance Silly Dance Championship with a trophy and prizes to the winners. In the evenings we will really chill with some acoustic sessions. Solar and battery powered – the Bearcub Soundsystem is the brain child of Jon Purkin…

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Preview: RIDDLE // Art & Soul 2

…He gave you Part One for free now cough up for a beat tape worth well more than the asking price. Manchester producer Riddle returns with another batch of soul-torn boom bap. Bandcamp Soundcloud Twitter 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: RYAN HEMSWORTH // Last Words

…Ryan is part of the WEDIDIT collective and the first 130 orders get a free patch! WEDIDIT IS Shlohmo / Juj / Joseph / Ground Is Lava / NonEpic / Elan / Zeroh / Jonwayne / D33J / Melonious Drunk / Dr. Blount/ RL Grime / 2KWTVR Buy on Bandcamp. Listen on the stream below. 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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¡Vamos! Leeds Latin Festival – Sat 1 August 2015

…rown, the Yorkshire salsa band made by dancers for dancers ▶ ELEMENT DANCE COMPANY Colour and spectacle Brazilian Rio Carnival queen style ▶ ILANGA GYAL DEM Yorkshire grown Afro-dancehall crew ▶ HONEYDRUM SAMBA SCHOOL Established in 1995 they develop community through music and dance using drum rhythms, songs and movement. On the day expect African, Conga and Samba riddims! ▶ PLUS DJ LUBI & DJ FABIO BAHIA The two DONS, between them they run the bi…

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Fri 22 Dec / Inner City Waves ft Truce, Shoa, Jermaine Peterson, Konny Kon

…The fifth showcase from Band On The Wall bringing fresh new talent to the stage (and Konny, who’s knocking on a bit). Read an interview with Truce (of Cul De Sac) ahead of the gig here.   Free entry but grab your ticket 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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Kamasi Washington: The Epic 3LP pressing

…As long awaited for me as the To Pimp A Butterfly vinyl pressing, Kamasi Washington’s landmark album gets a vinyl release in October. It’s beautiful. You can pre-order it from Ninja Tune or Bandcamp, both with free postage.   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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Pakistan’s Jaubi come to Manchester, plus new single Forgive Me

…d Heart, takes its name from a verse in the Holy Qu’ran (26:89), where one comes to God with a spiritual or sound heart (Qalb) which is sincere, without doubts and free of materialistic attachments. Importantly it refers to a state where the heart is spiritually healthy and content with only God. A Sound Heart’s basis is goodness, rooted in love. PRE-ORDER A SOUND HEART ON BANDCAMP – THERE’S A LIMITED ORANGE VERSION TOO Forgive Me is the second si…

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Freight Island: Huey Morgan, Jenna G, DJAY ANA MAY & Agent J

FREE TICKETS 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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NAHreally & The Expert – Smarter Than I Am

For NAHreally, BLIP is his official debut on vinyl, following a range of digital tapes with, most notably, 2022’s HACKINAWAY (Mutombo Records) and 2021’s Loose Around the Edges. In the words of DEF Magazine: “NAHreally’s music channels the mid-aughts free-flowing jazz rap renaissance while infusing it with the lyrical abstraction of top modern underground MCs.” Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Fac…

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New music from Lorn: Yesterday’s Pain / Cut The Anchor

…Lorn returns with a surprise double A drop that’s every bit as murky as you’d expect and typically shunning song structure in the best way possible Open the door and free fall in. BUY AND STREAM ON BANDCAMP 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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Vex Ruffin announces new LP with single Still At It

…rd Ikaw Lang I’m Still At It All I Have Fili Soul Transmission Hinde Naman Free-quency Mabuhay Boy Tapang Naman  Easy Ka Lang What Matters The Most “At my age, you start to reflect. I’m going back to my roots, channelling that time, mixing nostalgia with how I am right now.” Vex Ruffin 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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