Archives for 2011

One world under a groove: An interview with Christian Smith

International house and techno DJ, Tronic bossman, and the producer who remixed Underworld’s Dark & Long. Christian Smith expounds on a life lived globally.

Soundcrash presents: The Nextmen at Koko.

  Soundcrash presents a night of mashup goodness, soul-drenched grooves and reggae party vibes at KOKO, a perfect antidote to the onset of Autumn. Unless you have fallen lifeless somewhere through the cracks you’ve more than likely witnessed Cambridge come Londoners The Nextmen, also known as Brad Baloo and Dom Search, at one of their […]

Around the world in 80 labels: Fabric Records – Geoff Muncey

Geoff Muncey of Fabric in London, purveyor of possibly the greatest mix series ever, spanning techno, breakbeat, drum n bass and house, answers our questions.

DJ Mag foils hacking attack on top 100 poll.

Yes, if you’re on any kind of DJ mailing list you would have been well aware that the DJ Mag top 100 poll has been running for the last few weeks. Voting was due to close on Friday; however there was an attempt to tamper with the system by hacking the facebook app which allows […]

Voting now open for the UK festival awards.

Yes, it’s fair to day the summer is now over. Time to start the nesting season, thinking back to hazy summers evenings drinking cider, lying in the grass and listening to music. For most music fans, a festival or two (or five) is one of the great things about the British summertime. Well now you […]

Weasel Blog: News/Comps/Podcasts/Interviews/Reviews/Events: M.A.N.D.Y, Get Physical, Tiefschwarz, Gavin Herlihy, Phonica, Turmspringer, Nightmares On Wax, Russ Yallop, Spencer Parker, Drumcode + More..

In the blog this week: News:  M.A.N.D.Y to unleash a new visual experience at Electric Brixton // A Night With… Tiefschwarz // Rhythmatic get “intimate” with Gavin Herlihy (Get Physical, Cocoon) this Sat at Cargo // Keep an eye out for… Composer // One for the hardcore – Westfest 2011 Competitions: Congrats to: Amanda Lamb […]

The Midnight Perverts ‘Hooker’s Door’

Atmospheric is one word for this very appealing little trio of stripped, spooky house, oddball club pop and smooth soulful grooves from the Dame Music favourite

CHOICE CUT – Spencer Parker ‘A Gun For Hire’

LP debutant Spencer Parker has a bagful of tricks honed through releases on labels such as Crosstown Rebels, Buzzinfly, and Ovum, and a great tech house album.

Electronic Youth ‘Beetle Juice EP’

RustemRustem and Leisuregroove Electronic Youth via Sander Kleinenberg’s This Is Recordings, delivering two decent doses of bottom heavy tech house music.

Win a pair of tickets to the DMC world Championships!

2011 is a milestone year for DMC, as they embrace a new wave of technology and artists. In its 27th successful year, DMC has brought together the globe’s brightest DJ talents, vetted by a series of gruelling heats from London to Tokyo to Brazil. This year, not only are DMC continuing to host one of […]