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IN THE BLOG THIS WEEK:

NEWS:

  • Zurich’s Hive celebrates six years with new album
  • Tazz prepares first album for UK label Tsuba
  • Dirtybird Record’s A1 Bassline hits C.A.M.P for Soltek next Friday…
  • DT East Village Residency continues
  • Bestival reveal the Saturday Headliner as New Order.
  • Jacques Lu Cont returns to clubland.
  • New Huxley cut on Hypercolour, video streaming here

COMPETITIONS:

  • Win a copy of Fabric 62 mixed by DJ Sneak!
  • x2 free g-list spots up for grabs at Square 1 with Bruno Pronsato
  • Win t-shirt PLUS pair of tickets to see Heredot at Rhythmatic Intimate Sessions…
  • Win Free Guestlist to see H.O.S.H and Elon at Select*elect
  • Win Tickets to Cocoon Heroes w/ Cassy, Raresh, Tobi Neumann & Onur Ozer…
  • Win x2 Tickets to ‘House Legends’ w/ Kenny Dope, India (PA), Bobby&Steve, Jazzie B + More!

INTERVIEWS:

  • Around the world in 80 labels: I-Robots – Opilec

JAMMY’S JAMS:

Techno & clubbing addict Jammy brings you his weekly top 10 tracks

NEW RELEASES REVIEWS:

  • H.O.S.H. ‘Life Is Music Is Life’

++ ALL THIS + TOP PICKS OF LONDON & MANCHESTER’S 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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Zurich’s Hive celebrates six years with new album

It’s one of the most forward thinking nocturnal destinations in western Europe, combining quality … More >>>

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Tazz prepares first album for UK label Tsuba

In something of a double debut one of the most respected producers to emerge from Montreal in recent …More >>>

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Dirtybird Record’s A1 Bassline hits C.A.M.P for Soltek next Friday…

This time next week Soltek return to dust away those winter blues with an exciting and diverse … More >>>

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DT East Village Residency continues.

Our friends over at Data Transmission are gearing up for another instalment of their East Village … More >>>

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The excitement never stops at Bestival HQ! Following the first line-up announcement, … More >>>

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Jacques Lu Cont returns to clubland.

This Saturday February 18th at London’s XOYO Bugged Out and Jacques lu Cont present Reload… More >>>

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New Huxley cut on Hypercolour, video streaming here

 It’s not too long since we offered up some editorial space to the imprint by way of an … More >>>

 

This weeks goodies up for grabs….

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Win a copy of Fabric 62 mixed by DJ Sneak!

One of house music’s true pioneers, DJ Sneak has the passion and drive to keep house alive. … More >>>

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x2 free g-list spots up for grabs at Square 1 with Bruno Pronsato

Square 1 is back next week and hosts it’s first party of 2012 with very special guest Bruno … More >>>

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Win t-shirt PLUS pair of tickets to see Heredot at Rhythmatic Intimate Sessions…

After a hugely successful sell-out night in January with Priku, Rhythmatic are set to continue their… More >>>

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Win Free Guestlist to see H.O.S.H and Elon at Select*elect

H.O.S.H. & ELON are two heavy weights of the electronic music world scene, who have gravited far … More >>>

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Win Tickets to Cocoon Heroes w/ Cassy, Raresh, Tobi Neumann & Onur Ozer…

The twelfth Cocoon Ibiza season has now drawn to a close and once again they’ve written a new … More >>>

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Win x2 Tickets to ‘House Legends’ w/ Kenny Dope, India (PA), Bobby&Steve, Jazzie B + More!

Last week we gave you the news of a great house event coming to London on Saturday 3rd March at … More >>>

 

This week we speak to…

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Around the world in 80 labels: I-Robots – Opilec

For our next imprint worthy of attention we have not looked to our own dance heartland of Britain, …More >>>

 

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) Basic Soul Unit – Soulspeak (Shed Remix)
2) Untitled B2 – Ventress
3) Roberto – Land of the Midnight Sun (Samuel L Session Remix)
4) Function – Montage
5) Oscar Mulero – Vesta
6) Skudge – Surplus
7) Marcel Dettmann – Planning
 Developer – Talking With The Analogs
9) Robert Hood – The Greatest Dancer
10) Joachim Spieth – Sensual

 

final-back-londonGet your free Ben Sims Fabric mixtape here

After a one week hiatus our friends down by Farringdon railway station are back on these pages again… More >>>

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Mr Scruff live DJ mix from Band On The Wall, Manchester, Saturday February 4th 2012 by Mr Scruff

Dj Sneak by nightclubber.ro

Ben UFO x Paul Woolford B2B / Hessle Audio / Rinse FM by Paul Woolford

 

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Latest reviews of releases coming your way!

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H.O.S.H. ‘Life Is Music Is Life’

H.O.S.H. / ‘Life Is Music Is Life’  Vinyl / Digital  Diynamic / Released February … More >>>

 

We hand pick your Top 3 night out in London and Manchester! We also bring you a list of the VERY best of the rest. 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

Our Top 3 Nights out for Friday…

Our creams of the crop (in Alphabetical order…)

Backstage At No5 with Residend Dj Fb Julian and Guest Louis Guilhem at No5 Cavendish Square

Dub Police at fabric

Duble Truble presents Dmx Krew at Black Box

Electric Disco at The Brickhouse

Gerd Janson & Mark E at Plastic People

Kiss Me Again with Nick Craddock at ?

Modestep and Union at The Nest

Nice1 Intimate Session with Arnaud Le Texier at Secret East London Location Tba

Paradise 45 vs Stpm at East Bloc

Play Pres. Killa Kela, Nicky Blackmarket, Nathan Coles at Egg

Streets Of Beige with Chicago Skyway & Perseus Traxx at The Horse & Groom

Utter ~ Trevor Jackson / Raudive / Alex Egan / Zntn at Queen of Hoxton

 

Our Top 3 Nights out for Saturday…

Our creams of the crop (in Alphabetical order…)

Bounce Back – Free Party with Sam Divine, Saoirse, Darren Gregory, Jack Demeester & Jambo at The CAMP (City Arts & Music Project)

Cartuli’s Day // February Edition at 7-9 Crucifix Lane

Coma presents Roasted Recordings Label Showcase: The Corner Shop 

East Village 4th Birthday with Joe Claussell at East Village

Electric Minds Loft Party with Soundstream at TBA – East London

Fade To Zaire # 2: Somethinksounds Ft Eliphino at Russian Bar

Frequenza Showcase, Robin Ordell, Clint Lee, Larry Tee At Wearable Art at Egg

J-U-N-K-Y-A-R-D with Louis Guilhem & Luke Black at Star of Bethnal Green

Jacques Lu Cont presents Reload at XOYO

Lemonade presents Forgive Me Lord For I Have Synth, Sloth Boogie and Thatjohntalabot at The Nest

Neville Watson, Andy Blake, Warboy at East Bloc

Wayward with Franc Spangler (Delusions Of Grandeur) at The Horse & Groom

We Fear Silence present Shogun Audio at Cable London

Our Top 3 Nights out for Sunday…

 


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