Author: Wildblood and Queenie

Wildblood and Queenie are exactly what it says on the tin. (Almost.) DJs, freelance journalists, cartoonist and queer writer who likes to wiggle, campaign and disco. Like they do.
Clubbing, Perfect Distractions, Reviews

Wildblood + Queenie’s Marvellous March ones: Pillowtalk, Wolf + Lamb, Tom Flynn, HNNY, Waze & Odyssey and more

March is finally with us. Time for bunnies to bounce, spring to, erm, spring, and the tunes to get seriously wonderful. First play in this month’s Ouch house soundtrack goes to the classic soulful grooves of Natasha Watts and her sweet as debut album on Sedsoul. Expect to be spellbound as this mistress of melodies delivers a right bobby dazzler. Also shining this March are … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’s Marvellous March ones: Pillowtalk, Wolf + Lamb, Tom Flynn, HNNY, Waze & Odyssey and more

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Brighton Pride, Campaigning

Why Brighton Pride Matters to me

Brighton Pride matters to me because Pride matters to me. And it means so much more than a blow-out in the park or a set of a lifetime in a dance tent or a terrace. It means life. My queer life, your queer life, our queer life. Here’s my take on the reasons why as recently published on Pride Brighton & Hove’s website. Pride matters. … Continue reading Why Brighton Pride Matters to me

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Perfect Distractions

Perfect Distraction: Hifi Sean’s Record Box Mixtape

Today my perfect distraction is Hifi Sean. This finest of bearded ones has provided me with many a late night soundtrack. Keeping me grinning and wiggling till the early hours with his delicious house music. But today I’m revelling in his hidden depths. A (sound) and vision only available courtesy of his night Record Box at Soho’s Manbar. Until now. Until now when he rather … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Hifi Sean’s Record Box Mixtape

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Clubbing, Perfect Distractions

New Wildblood + Queenie Home Service Mix – Getting all deep, tech and filthy in the #Ouch House

Life in the Ouch House may mean a distinct lack of clubbing till QJ heals but we’ve been still getting our wiggle on to some right good stuff. This stuff. This month’s Home Service Mix is a celebration of late night partying and right proper house music. No lame chart remixes here. No rework of some pop princess you wished had stayed in Cowell’s closet. … Continue reading New Wildblood + Queenie Home Service Mix – Getting all deep, tech and filthy in the #Ouch House

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Perfect Distractions

Perfect Distraction: Jorge Savoretti ‘Bassuka’ on Rogue Society

I haven’t been out dancing for a while – the missus and her precious but not so well ear / arm / head / elbow have put paid to that. But when I do, its gonna be to this blinder. Jorge Savoretti’s Bassuka has me all a quiver. It hits you right in the short and curlies with its relentless bassline whilst its acidic undertones ensure … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Jorge Savoretti ‘Bassuka’ on Rogue Society

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Campaigning, Like we do

Time to talk, time to change

Today has been nominated as Time To Talk day by mental health campaigners Time To Change. The idea? Spark conversation and speak the words so many don’t want to hear. Words like I have a mental health issue. In my case chronic long term depression and borderline personality disorder. Words that, unlike the meds, aren’t easy to swallow. Words that condemn, spark gossip, fuel prejudice. Yep … Continue reading Time to talk, time to change

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Campaigning, Like we do

To Katya, a word from the Hunted

To Katya,  Last night you graced the screens of British television in Dispatches’ Hunted. You seriously need a new agent. Your first starring role didn’t not go down well with audiences. There was no critical acclaim. Sadly for you your hatred and stupidity was there for all to see. You didn’t sell yourself well. You spend your weekends hunting gay men in so called safaris, … Continue reading To Katya, a word from the Hunted

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Clubbing, Perfect Distractions, Reviews

Perfect Distractions: Tom Flynn’s Hootchie is a hottie

Get a dirty intentions ghetto booty vocal, add it to a gritty bassline and bingo. You have my attention. Whether the talk is of hoochies, mistresses or a glove that fits the groove perfectly, this EP from Tom Flynn for Hot Creation deserves your attention. Addictive simplicity is the name of Flynn’s game and he doesn’t disappoint ensuring any dancefloor worth its salt will soon … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Tom Flynn’s Hootchie is a hottie

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