Weasel Blog: News, 2011’s Top Articles, Podcasts/Mixes, Interviews, Recommended Nights Out…


Hello and welcome to the first blog of 2012! This week as clubland recovers from its hangovers and come downs we bring you a round up of your 2011 Top 10 Articles on www.plainandsimple.tv (based on traffic) + what’s new this week in the world of music and clubs…

IN THE BLOG THIS WEEK:

TOP ARTICLES OF 2011:

  • We take an interesting glance back at the Top 10 Articles on the site in across 2011 as chosen by you.. (based on traffic)

NEWS:

  • XOYO Launch New Friday Night Concept: Versus
  • mulletover start January sale with Michael Mayer and Joy Orbison
  • Scuba’s new album approaches
  • Outlook Festival launch party takes over Ewer Street Carpark later this month.
  • UK Bass Culture back for March after last years Alexander Palace Smash.

PODCASTS/MIXES/TRACKS:

  • Get your free Saytek Fabric mix tape here
  • Mr Scruff NYE DJ Mix from Band On The Wall, Manchester

INTERVIEWS:

  • Around the world in 80 labels: Lower East – Cozzy D
  • Mr Scruff NYE DJ Mix from Band On The Wall, Manchester

ALL THIS + TOP PICKS OF LONDON’S CHRISTMAS NIGHTS OUT

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We take an interesting glance back at the Top 10 Articles on the site in across 2011 as chosen by you.. (based on traffic)

#1… 

Deadmau5 punched in the head in Australia…

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#2… 

Barcelona City Guide

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#3… 

RIP Darryl Pandy & Kenny Hawkes

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#4… 

Sweden’s first lady – A few words from Ida Engberg

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#5… 

Glastonbury 2011 – Full Lineup Reveals Dozens of Dance Highlights

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#6… 

Daft Punk ‘Tron Legacy Soundtrack’

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#7… 

Bestival by name, Bestival by nature?

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#8… 

Northern stars rising: On the phone to Moodymanc

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#9… 

Dubai City Guide

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Catch up with this weeks music based news… We bring you the most up to date news from labels, venues, promoters to DJs and lots more!

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XOYO Launch New Friday Night Concept: Versus

This January London hotspot XOYO launches a new series of Friday club nights called Versus. Versus … More >>>

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mulletover start January sale with Michael Mayer and Joy Orbison

Those that predicted a full month of rest and relaxation may find their plans scuppered, as one of … More >>>

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Scuba’s new album approaches

The Hotflush bossman is, without much of a question, one of electronic music’s key contemporary … More >>>

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Outlook Festival launch party takes over Ewer Street Carpark later this month.

Outlook festival is fast becoming one of the hottest festivals on the European calendar. Set in a … More >>>

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 launchpartyposterUK Bass Culture back for March after last years Alexander Palace Smash.

Following the success of November’s incredible debut at the magnificent Alexandra Palace, UKF Bass Culture  … More >>>

 

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Get your free Saytek Fabric mixtape here

This weekend might not immediately jump out as the right time for solid techno sounds, but those … More >>>

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Mr Scruff NYE DJ Mix from Band On The Wall, Manchester, December 31st 2011 by Mr Scruff

 

This week we speak to…

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Around the world in 80 labels: Lower East – Cozzy D

Happy New Year indeed! 2012 means a fresh start for everyone, no matter how awful you were … More >>>

 


Our creams of the crop (in Alphabetical order…)

Bounce Back with at The Horse & Groom: Valerio Stramaglia (LIVE), Darren Gregory, Dave Coleman, Jambo, Steve Norwood

Fields #2 – Danceable Experiments In Band and Dj Electronica at Electrowerkz: Max Cooper, Get People, Enjoyed, Graphics

Hospitality at fabric: High Contrast, David Rodigan, Camo & Krooked, Cyantific, Nu:Tone B2B Logistics, S.P.Y, Fred V & Grafix, Azonica…

Idiosynphonic at Cable London: Hazard, D*minds, Cutline, Slumdogz B2b Cookie Monsta and More

Red Bull Studios at The Nest: Instra:mental, Redinho, Krystal Klear

Rootikal 3rd Birthday Party at East Village: Aba Shanti I, Jah Observer, David Hill, Stuart Patterson, Mr Faso, Si Kurrage, Bee Shiver, Ross Allen, Jerome Hill

Shades Of Grey present Fybe One Harp Ep Launch at Plan B: Fybe One, Trinomic, Duct, Owen Howells

Streets Of Beige at The Rhythm Factory: Sunship, My Panda Shall Fly, BNRY (live), Lixo, Local Authority, Swimsuit Crew

The Westbury presents: at The Westbury Bar: Trojan Sound System, DJ Vadim, Real Roots

 

Our creams of the crop (in Alphabetical order…)

Bodymove at Egg: Omid 16B, Femi B, Whipped Dj’s, Plus guests

Carl Craig at fabric: Craig Richards, Carl Craig, jozif, ROOM TWO: CLOSED, ROOM THREE: CUBISM, Terry Francis, Saytek (LIVE), Mark Gwinnett, Philip..

Greyhound New Year Party at The Corner Shop: DJs, Hiroki Shiga, Koichi, +Resident, Tetsuya Narita(Apparel Music), Kazizi

Leading Astray’s January Sales ‘special Residents’ at The CAMP Basement: Adam Bloy (Special Birthday set), Nathalia, Elek-Fun, Jos Vogel

Lemonade at The Nest: The Glimmers, Lemmy Ashton, PoP Campaign (LIVE)

Smackdown at The Horse & Groom: Robin Ordell (Half Baked), Rich Hill, Ed Lynn

Sub Skank 08 at Russian Bar: The Dub Mechanics, Famous Eno, Morcee, Sub Skank DJs

Vintage House Foundation at East Village: Stuart Patterson, Colin Dale, Terry Farley, Dom Moir



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