Wildblood + Queenie’s Beatport DSDeeper Rebel Recovery Chart

After a blinding right regal Queenie birthday weekender at DSD, DSDeeper Rebel and Danceteria here’s some BPM’s to make the wait till next weekend a little easier! Hit the pic for some sound adventures with Joris Voorn, UMEK, Maelstrom, Richard Malcoh, Electronic Youth, Joy Negro, Tonyboy, That Kid Chris, Youri Donatz and the ever classic, always wonderful Nitro Deluxe. DSD returns this Friday at OhSo … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’s Beatport DSDeeper Rebel Recovery Chart

DSD: Brighton just got it’s dirty sunset disco back!

Wondering where that promise of Spring went? Curious as to exactly when this summer of ours will spring into action? Fret not. For if there is one signal that summer has come its the return of DSD. And yes, the wait is over, as Brighton’s most delicious of dirty sunset disco’s spins into view. Expect beachside action of the saucy kind as AJ and his … Continue reading DSD: Brighton just got it’s dirty sunset disco back!

Crackle, hiss and pop: my vinyl addiction

Crackle, hiss and pop. Less Rice Krispies more vinyl please. Yep vinyl, that wax addiction so many can’t seem to shake. For me its all about the artwork and the shared memories as the soundtrack of my life presents itself in perfect 45 or 33 RPM form. Hi-fidelity and, judging from some of the wonders I pulled from my shelves today, hi-style. Box set, picture … Continue reading Crackle, hiss and pop: my vinyl addiction

Wildblood and Queenie’s May Wonders: Weatherall, Ame, Baker Street, mulletover, Deniz Kurtel and Nôze

May. A month of wonders, festival and fabulousness. Oh and a certain majestic birthday. But before we get distracted by candles and cake lets take a wander though the best May has to offer. First up is Human Woman’s self-titled album ‘Human Woman’ on hfn. Its like the summer of love is with us once more as the atmospheric synths and guitar demand you go … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s May Wonders: Weatherall, Ame, Baker Street, mulletover, Deniz Kurtel and Nôze

Strike a pose there’s something to it: Imagery in gay clubbing (1989-2000)

Okay disco dears this is where you come in. I’ve made my decision and I want you to be part of it. September 2009 and I made a change. Went back to school with the aim of making it to university. Twenty years too late but perfection nonetheless. And I’m loving it. Only now I’m here I’ve gotta make something of it. Come out of … Continue reading Strike a pose there’s something to it: Imagery in gay clubbing (1989-2000)

Didn’t we have a lovely time Down The Back of the Sofa

Last summer I had the pleasure of DJing for Charity Shop DJ and Derby Museum’s Down The Back of The Sofa at Vintage by Hemingway. And the attention to detail given to the joyful surroundings has seen Down the Back of the Sofa joining the short-list for the Temporary and Touring Exhibition category of the 2012 Museum and Heritage Awards. The below video captures perfectly … Continue reading Didn’t we have a lovely time Down The Back of the Sofa

Wildblood and Queenie’s Gscene Wonders: April 2012

It is time to get with the spring programme and usher in a season of sunshine grooves and hot, hot parties. From samplers to longplayers Miami WMC is on our mind as we begin compiling the soundtrack to Brighton summer 2012. Impressing this month is the underground house and tech house of ‘Maquina Miami 2012’, the crowd pleaser that is ‘Kidology London’s 2012 WMC Sampler’, … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s Gscene Wonders: April 2012

Wildblood and Queenie’s Spring Wonder Vol.4: The max-imal deep house one

Something about the sunshine has me spun out. Its the season to get saucy, sap rising and all that. Our latest mix is all about the deeper side of house reflecting what has to be the forthcoming sound of summer 2012? Sod the SHM and their version of EDM, this is exquisitely divine music. Oh and you’ll also find its actually house music. DJ Sneak … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s Spring Wonder Vol.4: The max-imal deep house one

Whats read and white and making my eyes itch? Postmodern feminist art on a Sunday afternoon

Today I am digesting the theory behind feminism and postmodernism. Kruger, Holzer and Sherma. I am seeing life in black and white. In red and white. And questioning my gaze. Its all going a bit Madam Satan. Will I ever escape her? I study therefore I am. Kind of. Selfridges: SALE P.O.S. from Luke Williamson on Vimeo. Continue reading Whats read and white and making my eyes itch? Postmodern feminist art on a Sunday afternoon

Sorry Daff but I’ve fallen for Magnolia

Bugger. I’ve been unfaithful. To daff. My daffodil. The love I feel for the golden one has been usurped by another. Another who is a right classic, a spectacular, a lady for one season who dazzled me in the Spring sunshine. Oh magnolia for you are stunner. Seriously I said wow out loud for all to hear today as I walked across her in Nyman’s … Continue reading Sorry Daff but I’ve fallen for Magnolia