An interview with Mirko Loko – Top 10 late night listens

Mr. Loko reveals his favourite after hours tracks- from Massive Attack to Laurent Garnier, Basic Channel (Round Two) to Shackleton via Ricardo Villalobos.

Bloc – The Return

After a sad and disastrous end to what was a hugely successful run of festivals, Bloc are back with a series of ten events for 2013. Like John Travolta after Pulp Fiction and Micky Rourke with Sin City, Bloc are taking it back, and not simply for personal redemption but for the loyal fans who […]

James Zabiela Launches New Label with Huge FREE party.

The next chapter in James Zabiela’s career begins on Thursday 4th October, as he launches his own record label; Born Electric. Hosted at a secret London location, this FREE party will witness James play an extended 5 hour set. This will be a rare opportunity to see him dig deep into his record collection, as […]

Richie Hawtin, Steve Reich and Snoop added to Bloc Line-up.

Bloc, widely regarded as the most cutting edge of the electronic music festivals, have revealed a new wave of additions to the line up, including Techno heavy-weight Richie Hawtin, Avant Garde composer Steve Reich, and slightly off-kilter to the rest if the line up, rap icon Snoop Dogg. It’s been a long time coming, but […]

Bloc release first wave of confirmed acts for 2012.

Bloc resumes its position at the forefront of electronic music with the first announcements of the programme for the sixth annual Bloc festival. As we previously reported, Bloc has a new home for 2012 in the shape of the London Pleasure Gardens. Set by the water’s edge, overlooked by the monolithic post-industrial derelict buildings of […]

Christmas Weasel Blog: Music News, Competitions, Interviews, Mixes, Jammy’s Jams, Reviews…

IN THE BLOG THIS WEEK:  NEWS: New video from Torpedo vs Sharam Jey Shackleton set for Manchester’s Kraak New Year’s Eve Last few tickets for Ec-lectricity NYE in Birmingham Changes to the Eastern Electrics NYE party line up MUAK go back to where it all began on their NYD special w/ Jimpster & Milton Jackson […]

Shackleton set for Manchester’s Kraak New Year’s Eve

The man perhaps most commonly associated with Fabric and Skull Disco, Shackleton, will be playing Manchester’s intimate Kraak Gallery on New Year’s Eve.

More names annouced for Bloc 2011…

Bloc. is offering up an early Christmas present, with the announcement of techno aristocracy and a fresh wave of collaborators stepping up to curate their own stages. A Guy Called Gerald reminds us where it all began with a strictly pre-’88 set on the I Love Acid stage. Bloc. hosts a rare UK appearance from […]

Bloc adds more names to Minehead mashup

Fans of sleep and sanity should keep repeating “it’s only a three day festival, it’s only a three day festival, it’s only a three day festival…”