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.
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Perfect Distractions: Jamie xx and Henrick Schwarz in that Boiler Room

Gotta say these have put a grin on my face. Mr xx doing his thing. The amazing Henrick Schwarz insisting on our attention. The must-have sound man wiggling his wires and carrying decks aloft. The bearded lad chin rubbing as he wiggles and the ubiquitous clubber nodding with love and adoration, fuelled by something she purchased earlier. Love it. Boiler Room please do continue. You … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Jamie xx and Henrick Schwarz in that Boiler Room

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Say “Dreamies”

My mighty fine friend Matilda finally got me back. After the years of delivering the favours I’ve been asking of her she called in her own. Hence a hungover Queenie and I posing for a sixth form photography project. The brief? People and their pets. Her idea – reflect the human attributes we give our furry friends. Needless to say Madge and Hubbell continued their … Continue reading Say “Dreamies”

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Bear Patrol’s Bring & Buy Sale Saturday 8th December

Brighton’s Bear Patrol bring you the ever sparkling Christmas Bring & Buy Sale. Saturday 8th December from 12pm – 5pm at 112 Church St, Brighton. With lots of Bric ‘a’ Brac, Cookware, Clothing, Shoes, Books, Records/CD’s/DVD’s, Ornaments & Cakes/Jams plus a Christmas Tombola, Cake & Jam Stall & your chance to guess the weight of the cake along with a guest appearance by ‘Santa Claus’. … Continue reading Bear Patrol’s Bring & Buy Sale Saturday 8th December

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Perfection Distractions: Wildblood + Queenie’s 12 inches of 2012

What else can I say other than these tunes have made my year. Accompanied wonders, wiggles and giggles. Brought sunshine when I needed it as they seduced us over and over again. This is me and the missus’ 12 inches of the best. Enjoy x 1.Thomas Gandey The Organ Track Southern Fried Music Emotional wonder that has so many Sundae infused memories. 2. Julio Bashmore … Continue reading Perfection Distractions: Wildblood + Queenie’s 12 inches of 2012

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Perfect Distractions: Wildblood + Queenie’s Longplayers of 2012!

So many tunes. So few months. Okay 12 but hell a girl’s allowed to moan. Not that the frown has stayed on my face much this year, soundtracked as it has been by these beauties. So here they are. The longplayers of 2012. As chosen by the missus and me. It’s been a good year to get a groove on. 1. Mario Basanov Journey Needwant … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Wildblood + Queenie’s Longplayers of 2012!

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The Wild Fruit Red Party 2012

Once a year Brighton’s finest (that’s you) get RED! Once a year Brighton gets together to party with purpose. Yes its time for Wild Fruit to deliver their annual Red Party, a festival of fabulousness and finery. All clothed in red. You get the idea. Clubbing at its best with amazing DJs including The Hoxton Whores, Fat Tony, Pete Hayward, The Boys from Go Bang!, … Continue reading The Wild Fruit Red Party 2012

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Perfect Distractions: Maxxi Soundsystem ft. Name One ‘Regrets We Have No Use For’

Tough day at the chalkface and I needed rescuing with a tune. And then when was provided by Maxxi Soundsytem. Yet again. Yet again another tune that will remain with me long after the speakers have provided their end of night amped off pop. Adored. Catch Maxxi Soundsystem playing all over (he’s a popular boy) and catch me dancing like a happy lass to him … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Maxxi Soundsystem ft. Name One ‘Regrets We Have No Use For’

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Perfect Distractions: Luke Howard’s 2 Step “Blue Eyed Soul” on Downlow Radio

Oh wow, well that’s me taken back to being six and dancing to to the radio as it blared out my nan’s rather non-spacesaving radio-come-sideboard in our bad decor dining room. Oh 1970s you have so much to answer for but these tunes, as dug out by the ever charming Luke Howard, is one part of a flare fuelled, bad knitwear, 3 channelled, space hopper, … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Luke Howard’s 2 Step “Blue Eyed Soul” on Downlow Radio

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