Reach: SIGNALS // Sheffield 21 July 2012

…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 the country. Find out more on Facebook and…

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Preview: INSPIRED 2012! BLOOD, SOUL, SWEAT & CHEERS {HARMLESS}

…lers – Somebody’s Gotta Win, Somebody’s Gotta Lose 6. The Spinners – Games People Play 7. New York City – Quick Fast In A Hurry 8. Joe Simon – Step By Step 9. Ultra High Frequency – We’re On The Right Track 10. The Intruders – (Win Place Or Show) She’s A Winner 11. The Contours – I’m A Winner 12. Larry Wedgeworth & Clique – No More Games 13. Average White Band – Let’s Go Round Again 14. GQ – Standing Ovation 15. Kleeer – Keep Your Body Working 16….

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Download: Piu Piu Beat Tape (vol.2)

…nto this burgeoning movement. To get your mouth watering for the film, the people behind it have today released their second promotional beat tape featuring the likes of Shash’U, Elaquent, and Sunclef. If you don’t know them, get to know. Download from their Bandcamp. Also check the previous release featuring the amazing Kaytradamus, Kenlo Craqnuques, Vlooper et des autres ici. Boost the signal: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to…

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Preview: WU-TANG x D-BLOCK // Wu Block

…et sh*t for the fans. They’ve been thirstin’ for this.” Sheek adds, “Other people trying to sell albums together. Those are radio albums. This shit is for the street.” “Wu-Block” mixes the rap style, lyrics, beats, imagery and ideology of the 9 member Wu-Tang clan with the flow, underground star power, hard hitting bars, street story telling and bass rattling sounds of D-Block. The first official single off the 12-track album which you may have he…

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Chunky EP launch event & after party at secret location

The boy dun good good, and I know that for a lot of people who have known the one called Chunky for some time were all so very proud and made up for him on the release of his very first music. So I am sure that the building will be packed to the rafters with friends, fans & supporters all coming out to celebrate as Chunky takes over Eastern Bloc Records this coming Monday 21st Sept from 4 til 8pm. Chunks will be inside holding down a DJ set then…

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Groovement Podcast: AGENT J: GROW // 30SEP12

…Twenty Twelve 10:25 Simon S – Minnie Edit 12:50 Outerattik – Who Are Your People? 16:19 Bahwee – Watermelon 18:24 Om Unit – Ulysses VIP 20:17 Ground Up – Hold Me Down Feat. Action Bronson (Prod. By Bij Lincs) 23:54 Pete Cannon – Spit Bullets 26:05 Big War – Discipline #2012 27:52 Kelpe – City 30:10 Bahwee – Summer Nights 31:47 Bill Ding & Eddy Baker – Hans Zimmer Intro 34:27 Two Fingers – Sweden 36:49 LyriCalligraphy – The Ape Circus (feat. Ape C…

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Groovement Interview: TERRY CALLIER

…and after that…” I was captivated from the off. I’ve interviewed a lot of people for Groovement but rarely get star-struck – Terry was a different story, even though the conversation was over the phone while he was staying in Manchester (2nd October 2010 to be precise, for Band on the Wall’s 1st anniversary of its reopening). We chatted about music, family, gun control and his beginnings… enjoy. Shouts to the amazing Mr Bongo for the hook-up. Ter…

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Download: JOHNTY delMONTE // Grand Central Mix

…se of if you don’t know, get to know. This mix will get a lot of play from people that miss GC as much as I do and look back on those years and tunes with great fondness. But in case this label passed you by, GC were a Manchester label that ran from 1995-2006 encompassing hip hop, soul, downtempo, electronica and leftfield beats. Started by Mark Rae from clocking the talent coming through his Fat City Record shop in the early 90s, the label became…

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Preview: ROBERT DEL NAJA x GUY GARVEY // Battle Box 001

…e by 3D – 15 drawn in biro and 15 with Paint Pen, all signed. The first 30 people to pre-order will receive one (these individual sleeves have now gone). Tracklisting A. Battle Box – Main Mix B. Battle Box – Remix by Guy Andrews Battle Box 001 is available to pre-order now; released 12/12/12. 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…

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