Archives for November 2010

Raiz ‘Keep Secrets’

James Ruskin’s reworking steals the show, and deservedly so as this isn’t a case of one decent track amongst three run of the mill cousins.

Various Artists ‘This Time It’s Various’

These should all find themselves worthy of attention from anyone interested in deep, shuffling, melodic sounds. The problem is, with so much of that around, it’s an audience already spoilt for choice.

David E Sugar ‘Memory Store’

The latest UK urban poet of electro pop has arrived. And it’s not too bad an effort either. Less Mike Skinner and more Matthew Dear remixed by Hot Chip, with extra guitars, David E Sugar’s done a pretty decent job.

Rising Stars: D.O.D

  D.O.D is a 22 year old self-confessed Pioneer Pro DJ addict who’s energy, turntable wizardry and partying antics will tear the roof off wherever he plays. After recently being crowned as the ‘Mixmag & Blackberry DJ 2010′ and things look promising for the young rising star. D.O.D’s precise but inventive use of CDJs really […]

Free Fenech Soler Download

The hotly tipped electronic outfit were interviewed on these pages recently, and are now offering a free download of Battlefields, recorded live in a Salford studio.

Metronomy announce new album

The English Riviera will be the third studio album to come from the time-keeping camp since birth.

More acts announced for Together NYE.

A few weeks ago we bought you the News that new-comer Katy B will playing the prestigious midnight set at the Together NYE party at Brixton Academy, and now we can reveal even more juicy names have been added to the line-up. With the likes of Mark Ronson, Annie Mac, Fake Blood, Herve and Zinc […]

DJs vs the BIG C

On 31st January 2010 – former Cancer sufferer, Dean Laidler put on the first DJs vs the BIG C event at Ministry of Sound. This Sunday Session had an amazing line-up including Danny Rampling, Rocky & Diesel, Xpress 2, Graeme Park, Allister Whitehead and many more. The vibe inside was really refreshing with people, young […]

Nottingham City Guide

European Cities Clubbing Guide: Nottingham Aside from Birmingham, Nottingham is the UK’s central-most clubbing city and boasts massive clubs, lively bars and low, low prices 7 days a week. It is also one of the most diverse in terms of musical offerings, with rock and indie firmly on the map whilst Gatecrasher, Oceana and Stealth, […]

Bestival Scoops Best Major Festival Award.

The UK festival awards took place last Thursday, and saw Rob Da Banks Bestival brand scoop 2 awards, including best major festival for Bestival itself, and Best Family Festival for Camp Bestival. A buzzing Rob da Bank said  the following day, “Wow, what a shock. Team Bestival are very hungover today but pretty flipping jubilant […]