Archives for February 2013

Roots Manuva & Banana Klan – KOKO Takeover

Roots Manuva has exploded into 2013 with a brand new EP from Big Dada and a date at KOKO in support of it. Celebrating his January release ‘Banana Skank EP’, the one and only Rodney Smith returns with the full Banana Klan crew in tow. This man sees in music and spits social commentary and […]

Toolroom Records Rhythm Distrikt 03

The essence of underground returns to Toolroom Records as flagship Techno concept ‘Rhythm Distrikt’ arrives with a 3rd installment of diversely dark and brooding beats. Featuring 100% exclusive material that’s not afraid to once again shatter down boundaries, immerse yourself within 20 tough, tearing, and pure underground assaults from only the most capable producers. A […]

Blueday Stereo release new EP

French producer Blueday Stereo is well versed in crafting party starting jams, just as his live shows and his previous work (not least 2012’s “Forever”), for Claude Monnet’s Paris based SSOH imprint would seem to suggest. While the latter track paired him with the vocal talents of Jocelyn Mathieu, his latest – on the surface […]

Lucid Dreaming don’t fake it…

Tough Love – I Don’t Fake It Australian imprint Lucid Dreaming might well come of age in 2013 after some great early releases. On their next EP are British duo Tough Love who combine plenty of modern house aesthetics with catchy vocals and brightly coloured melodies. The first track, ‘I Don’t Want To Love’ is […]

Hive Audio celebrate 7 years with Animal Trainer…

It’s no mean feat to get to 7 years old but that’s exactly what Switzerland’s Hive Audio has done. Releasing a considered brand of club house, the label has nurtured new talents and leaned on more established name in its time, all under the tutelage of label bosses and producers in their own right, Animal […]

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 […]

Ministry do the Harlem Shake as part of the #savemosclub campaign

Those crazy fools over at MoS HQ got down and did their best on the dancefloor and have shared it for us all. In case you’ve been asleep for the last few years, one of our favourite venues is at risk of being closed down. Read all about it here and show your support on […]

Festival news: Soundwave Festival Croatia announces impressive and eclectic full lineup

Soundwave Festival Croatia celebrates its fifth year in the sun, making a bold statement and revealing a lineup that showcases influential, inspired and innovative artists and DJs from the UK and around the world. Bringing together a list of artists to surpass all that has gone before – from stunning live acts to truly talented […]

A chat with Horse Meat Disco’s Severino ahead of WAR’s 1st bday + an exclusive mix!

WAR is the bi-monthly night created by London based DJ/Producer Kris Di Angelis. In one year it’s established itself as a relentlessly successful but very underground gay/mixed dance party, with an increasingly diverse crowd flocking to it. You’re not gonna see Riccardo Tisci sweating on the same dance floor as a load of porn stars […]

Back To The Phuture – 23 SKIDOO + SPECIAL GUESTS

An evening with Back To The Phuture is like dining at the most sumptuous musical buffet imaginable. You look at the table and can’t help but salivate. Laid in front of you is every musical treat you have ever dreamed of, and more. These guys have literally time travelled, looted the past AND future, just […]