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

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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
  • Introducing Relay… Cable’s new sister venue

COMPETITIONS:

  • Win a day in the studio with Nelski!

INTERVIEWS:

  • Friction Interview.
  • Interview with Cadenza’s Reboot…
  • Around the world in 80 labels: Vitalik – Ryan O’Gorman

PODCASTS/MIXES/TRACKS:

  • Electronic Youth i-tunes podcast
  • Grab yourself a Jesse Voorn Mix Ahead of tonights Nightowl.
  • Solid Steel Radio Show 23/12/2011 Part 1 + 2 – DJ Cheeba + Boom Monk Ben by Ninja Tune
  • Solid Steel Radio Show 23/12/2011 Part 3 + 4 – DJ Moneyshot + Ruckus Roboticus by Ninja Tune

JAMMY’S JAMS:

Techno & clubbing addict Jammy brings you his weekly top 10 tracks, PLUS his mix of the week!

REVIEWS:

  • Various Artists ‘Inner Circles Vol 1
  • ′WhoMadeWho ‘Inside World’
  • UMEK & Christian Cambas ‘Heroes of the Night’
  • Laidback Luke and Sander van Doorn: Whose wearing the cap.

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

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If you have any podcasts, comps, funny links/videos or nights to suggest for the blog please send them over to me at: melissa@plainandsimple.tv Likewise if you have a night which you would like listed on the plain and simple site – please send them to our listings editor at: listings@plainandsimple.tv

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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New video from Torpedo vs Sharam Jey

Is there such a thing as medieval electro? Well, probably not, but with this pleasing oddity the … More >>>

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

Following on from a couple of recently featured events at this particular up and coming North West … More >>>

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Last few tickets for Ec-lectricity NYE in Birmingham

Following the sold out event in 2010, Ec-lectricity is back to make the biggest clubbing … More >>>

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Changes to the Eastern Electrics NYE party line up.

Eastern Electrics and Warm regret to announce that on doctor’s orders, Tensnake has had to undergo … More >>>

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MUAK go back to where it all began on their NYD special w/ Jimpster & Milton Jackson

As any serious London clubber knows… These days, its not about going out on NYE is all about those … More >>>

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Introducing Relay… Cable’s new sister venue

Relay is the brand new sister venue for Cable launching on Feb 4th 2012. Created out of the space … More >>>

 

This weeks goodies up for grabs….

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Win a day in the studio with Nelski!

Christmas; the time of year where we can step back from the chaos of our day-to-day lives and take … More >>>

 

This week we speak to…

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Friction Interview.

Its been a hell of  year for drum and bass legend. Undoubtely one of the biggest stars on the scene … More >>>

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Interview with Cadenza’s Reboot…

Reboot is the German tech specialist whose loopy sounds have seen him become one of the most in … More >>>

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Around the world in 80 labels: Vitalik – Ryan O’Gorman

It’s with some pleasure that we introduce our next recommended imprint, this being one of the few … More >>>

 

Get those toes tapping in prep for the weekend ahead with our pick of the podcasts/tracks and mixes an’ ting on the web…

Electronic Youth

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Grab yourself a Jesse Voorn Mix Ahead of tonights Nightowl.

Tonight see’s Nightowl take over Ministry of Sound for a proper Christmas knees up. All the stops …More >>>

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Solid Steel Radio Show 23/12/2011 Part 1 + 2 – DJ Cheeba + Boom Monk Ben by Ninja Tune

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Solid Steel Radio Show 23/12/2011 Part 3 + 4 – DJ Moneyshot + Ruckus Roboticus by Ninja Tune

 

Self confessed follower of all things electronic, and nightlife addict Jammy brings you his Top 10 tunes that are rocking his world this week…

1) Funk D’Void – Jack Me Off (Ben Sims Remix)
2) Samuel L. Session – “Four The Floor” (Tiger Stripes remix)
3) James Ruskin & Mark Broom – Erotic Misery
4) Truncate – Transients (Mike Gervais Remix)
5) Truncate 21 – (Hyperactive remix)
6) Par Grindvik – Sinister ( Gary Beck Remix)
7) Secret Cinema – Timeless Altitude (Slam Paragraph Remix)
8) Pacifc Blue – Industry Part 2
9) Skudge – A1 – Overture (Substance Remix)
10) Robert Hood – School

 

Latest reviews of releases coming your way!

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Various Artists ‘Inner Circles Vol 1′

Various Artists / Inner Circles Vol 1  Digital  Lower East / Released December … More >>>

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WhoMadeWho ‘Inside World’

WhoMadeWho / Inside World Vinyl (January 2012) / Digital  Kompakt / Released December … More >>>

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UMEK & Christian Cambas ‘Heroes of the Night’

UMEK & Christian Cambas ‘Heroes of the Night’ Vinyl  1605 / Released December … More >>>

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Laidback Luke and Sander van Doorn: Whose wearing the cap.

Superstar DJ’s Laidback Luke and Sander van Doorn get ready to go head to head on their stellar … More >>>

 

Please note: We always try to mix things up to make sure you get the best night out possible, this means our picks take events from small venues, big venues, daytime events, evening events and every genre of music within the electronic world. If you have an event to submit please mail me at: melissa@plainandsimple.tv Likewise if you have a night which you would like listed on the plain and simple site – please send them to our listings editor at: listings@plainandsimple.tv

Other nights to watch out for on Friday (in alphabetical order):

Basing House Christmas Party at Basing House //  Big In Japan Cringle Mingle feat Leo Zero at The Book Club  // Christmas Carnival at London Westbank Gallery  // Diasco at The Corner Shop  // Found: Momentum with Silkie, Quest, Phaeleh and More at Hidden  // Miscellaneous presents 004 – Fat Passion (Mudlove) & Heavy Measurment at Blueberry  // Nightowl at Ministry Of Sound  // Not Far From Wrong – Christmas Knees Up at ?  // Rather Splendid Xmas Party with Secret Headliner at Lockside Lounge  // Se7en -Xmas Party- with Atjazz at Cc2 Club  // Snowbombing Xmas Party at fabric  // Spotlight – Xmas Special at 333 Club //  The Doctor’s Orders Xmas Party at Queen of Hoxton  //  Xmas Special at Cable London

Other nights to watch out for on Saturday (In Alphabetical order):

Boxing Day – Toolroom Knights The Italian Job at Ministry Of Sound  // Deepunder & Forbidden Fruit presents: Boxing Day Special Warehouse Party at TBA – East London  // Paradise 45 Boxing Night Bonk at East Bloc  //  Rennie Pilgrim & Cut La Roc Boxing Day Lockside at Lockside Lounge  //  Rinse at fabric  //  Solo Danza Boxing Day Warehouse Party with Clive Henry at TBA – East London  //  Southern Hospitality – Boxing Day Special at The Westbury Bar  // Spectrum presents: Boxing Day Drum N Bass at Black Sheep Bar

 


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