Gscene Desert Island Pride Disco – The Top 20 and then some

Music brings the people together. Memories and moments of proud love that get you right there. So in the interest of science (and the love of a great tune) Gscene contacted the purveyors of your Pride soundtrack. This is some of our DJs and their classic Pride tracks. In no particular order but fuelled with love, pride and a desire to party. Happy dancing. Aretha … Continue reading Gscene Desert Island Pride Disco – The Top 20 and then some

Wildblood and Queenie’s August Wonders – Jamie Jones, HiFi Sean, Soma, Hott 22, Chocolate Puma, The Off Key Hat

Here we go then people, Brighton Pride weekend is here. Here’s to the wondrous basslines accompanying our finest moments and soundtracking those grin-fuelled memories. Are you ready for the audio onslaught? Queenie’s sound sensation this month comes courtesy of Agnès presents Cavalier and the deep dubby minimal techno of ‘A Million Horses’ on Drumpoet Community. It will leave echoes on your soul after just one … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s August Wonders – Jamie Jones, HiFi Sean, Soma, Hott 22, Chocolate Puma, The Off Key Hat

Electronic Music Bears – Exclusive Wildblood and Queenie Mix

Social networking is a wonderful thing, especially when bears are involved. And so connections were made (thanx Ant & Paul) and me and the missus delivered a mix for the ever fur-tastic Electronic Music Bears. It’s deep, its acid fuelled and we think its one of our best mixes to date. Grab it as an exclusive download here EMB 88 – Kate Wildblood & Queen … Continue reading Electronic Music Bears – Exclusive Wildblood and Queenie Mix

Vinyl Variations: Guilty Pleasures and electronic wonders – Day 2

The recording continues amongst the oohs and ahhs as tunes I’ve loved too long fill a sunny day with moments of wonder. The end result of which will be a mix for Vintage by Hemingway and Charity Shop DJ’s Behind The Sofa. Today the randomness continues and the crackle, hiss and pop is divine. Queenie called the sound of vinyl crackling away reassuring. I’m not … Continue reading Vinyl Variations: Guilty Pleasures and electronic wonders – Day 2

Vintage 29th-31st July 2011 – Down the back of the sofa with Charity Shop DJ

It’s not often I get to play at a gig praised by Radio 4 but that’s the way it goes some days. Next weekend Queen Josephine and I will have the pleasure of joining Charity Shop DJ at Vintage by Hemingway as they go down the back of the sofa. Yes the sofa. All those moments of glorious musical history too uncool to raise a … Continue reading Vintage 29th-31st July 2011 – Down the back of the sofa with Charity Shop DJ

Lucian Freud – the dare to stop and stare

Few painters require me to stop and stare. Freud was one such painter and his works with Leigh Bowery required extra attention as he stripped bare the costume of performance and revealed the man behind the make-up. Freud required you to stop the world for a second and take a true look at those around you. We have lost a master of disguise removal. Continue reading Lucian Freud – the dare to stop and stare

Vinyl Variations: Guilty Pleasures and electronic wonders – Day 1

The next few days will see me attempt something I should of done months ago. Transferring my vinyl addiction to my harddrive. Like my initial playlist for Pride Sunday Sundae (which currently stands as 4 days and 7 hours long – oops!) there’s way more tunes than set time but heck, give a girl her pleasures. So here’s today’s transfer market. The records in the … Continue reading Vinyl Variations: Guilty Pleasures and electronic wonders – Day 1

Charity shop pleasure treasure – Motorcycle and scooter cardigan

I was about 13 when I realised the budget imposed jumble sale wardrobe I wore to school was actually okay. Something about the latest overcoat Mrs Wotsit had put by for me at the weekly St Johns Jumble struck a cord with some fellow Smiths fans and earned me some much needed unique freak points. I’ve always had a soft spot for charity shop treasure … Continue reading Charity shop pleasure treasure – Motorcycle and scooter cardigan