Preview: BUS PEOPLE EXPRESS (THE POETS OF RHYTHM) // Augusta, GA b/w South Carolina {Daptone}

…s then decided to release the original 4-track cassette recordings as, Bus People Express. Predating any releases as Poets of Rhythm, this was the first an array of aliases the band would assume in the years to follow. Both sides are included on the forthcoming Daptone LP – Poets of Rhythm Anthology 1992 – 2003.” Listen to previews here.   Here’s a poster from the Poets’ first (only so far??) Manchester gig in 2007 – bloody fantastic night. Boost…

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People make Glasgow: The Roots of Hudson Mohawke

Music is supposed to be fun sometimes. – Benji B A lot of people, particularly outside of the UK, don’t really know much about Hud Mo, Glasgow or LuckyMe. This short film does a great job of tracing Hud Mo’s journey so far, with lots of help from the likes of Dom LuckyMe and his mum. A must see – good job, Noisey. Boost the signal: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share…

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Live / RoQy TyRaiD hits Manchester 22 August @ Night People

…ng the line up for RoQy TyRaiD’s visit to Manchester on August 22 at Night People, together with his DJ, SlopFunkDust. Independent rap with a true school influence, RoQy bounces between the smooth delivery of that persona and more menacing attitude his TyRaiD identity – a one man duo. Support comes from Northern MC Razorrawks, busy working on new music at the moment. Check some of his back catalogue here.   TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD Bo…

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To The People Of Gaza / Liber[té] Radio Alhara Oct 2023

Thank you for your voicemails of hope to the people of Gaza. This episode is those, with music. various contributors – voice messages 25-29.10.23 lone – coming into being and passing away om unit – the silence (instrumental dub mix) raheel khan – a rock to bullet proof intention* mr scruff – innocent* iceboy violet – mothpocket* zoir – morning surfer* mecca 83 – descent* steel traxx – 48000 cop* contours & yadava – low slung strange soul music –…

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Interview: PETER ADARKWAH // BBE

…those who didn’t know or just knew some of it, hear something about these people because we are talking about people who are behind the music so if you said to someone “Oh you know, Quincy Jones produced Michael Jackson’s Thriller” most people wont know what that involves. So it’s not only do they not know the person, but they don’t actually know what a producer does. You sometimes have to feed people information rather than wait for them to seek…

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Groovement Interview / Brothers gonna work it out: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

…ould be, anything, you just gotta spend time with yourself. A lot of these people are bright people, but if you lock them in a room by theyself they will go crazy because they never got the time to get to know who they are. Cid: Best lesson I got from my dad was that the music will solve problems. Literally, when we was kids we would have our lights turned off. He was like, we gonna go in this room, everybody get your instruments and we gonna medi…

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Out now // Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings: Give The People What They Want

Finally out today, the newest long player from Sharon Jones and her Dap-Kings. If you want it on digi, head to iTunes. Manchester, grab the vinyl from Piccadilly Records – check it in the Daptone shop too. Sharon talks about the recent illness she’s conquered in a frank interview over at Noisey. Boost the signal: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens…

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Download: De La Soul’s The People ft Chuck D (Oh No beat)

Poignant, reflective and positive – a new one from De La Soul with Chuck D adding fire. Read the story behind the song, and download it in exchange for your email, here. Proceeds from associated merchandise go towards I Love Ferguson and All Star Code. The beat is Oh No’s, from his Oneness of Juju project. Boost the signal: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on What…

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People Over Borders fundraiser @ Deaf Institute, Sunday 20 September

…effort, all monies raised will be heading to Syria Relief. It kind of goes without saying that, as the son of a refugee but also a normal person, this makes me proud to be living in Manchester. More details: http://www.peopleoverborders.org.uk/ Line up: Boost the signal: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp…

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