Yesterday it was suggested I start keeping a “reasons to be grateful” journal. You can imagine this seasoned cynics response. But then the idea sunk in and I realised what indeed a lucky bugger I am. And I’m feeling truly lucky today as I count this fella amongst my disco mates. The ever gorgeous, ever generous Lee Garrett. Who yet again deserves our dancefloor attention thanks to his latest … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Lee Garrett’s Mind
There are many steps to happiness. But this Tuesday its real simple to achieve. Simply repeat after me the following words “I do what I want to do, I do what I want to do” then purchase Severino featuring Princess Magnifique Smoking on Classic Music Company. Go for both mixes – be it the life affirming Original mix or Eli Escobar‘s jacked up joyful remix. Download. Press play. Turn … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Severino ft. Princess Magnifique ‘Smoking’
Monday just got better. Monday just got beautiful. Thanks to Sampha and his stunning live performance on Boiler Room as he launched his stunning debut album Process. No pyrotechnics, no fuss, just drama of the songwriting kind. A craftsman we all need in our lives, a songwriter who will never leave your soul’s needs incomplete. Sampha’s Process is out now on Young Turks. Buy here Yes … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Sampha’s Process
A unique blend of emotive electronic, future garage and lo-fi house music on a rainy Tuesday morning anyone? Then you are in the right place as I get distracted, all perfect like, by Bearcubs‘ haunting new EP Underwaterfall. To say it will keep you mindful of the good things in life during these turbulent times is an understatement. Charming in its sparseness, Underwaterfall is a exercise in beauty, … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Bearcubs’ Underwaterfall EP on All Points
Sometimes you just need to dance. Sometimes you just need some disco infused house. Thankfully Per QX has delivered for me this Monday with the fine grooves of his latest venture IOU for Seamus Haji’s Big Love imprint. I feel a Monday wiggle coming on. Per QX’s IOU out now on Big Love. Listen / Buy here Yes buy not steal. Remember kids, home taping is killing music. Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Per QX’s IOU on Big Love
Like the wonders from Werk For Peace I believe that music is the answer. It has to be. Doesn’t it? Okay maybe house won’t fix the nightmare coming from the US right now but community just might. So until the day we do make everything okay again I’ m gonna find inspiration in tracks like this latest beauty from Joe Goddard. Re-imagining Tenaglia for the 21st century. … Continue reading Perfect distraction: Joe Goddard’s Music Is The Answer
So Goldfrapp have gone and dropped a wonder. And the tease is perfect. March the 31st can’t come soon enough. And if the forthcoming Silver Eye album opener Anymore is anything to go by then my non-Goldfrapp loving neighbours will be wishing I hadn’t made March’s must-purchase. Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory you right teasers you. Silver Eye, Goldfrapp’s seventh album is released on March 31 through Mute. Listen now on Spotify and … Continue reading Perfect distraction: Goldfrapp we can’t wait Anymore
Today I need hope. Today I need to know its gonna be alright. So today I’m reaching for Nina Simone. And filling my belly with fire for the fight to come. Sure it maybe just over the pond but just as in Russia, Indonesia, Lithuania, Eygpt, Iraq, Jamaica, Maldives and over 79 countries across the world, the LGBT+ community of the USA need our support. Anti-sodomy laws were ruled … Continue reading A much needed perfect distraction: Nina Simone’s Revolution
Happy birthday mister. You are and will always be our godfather of house. You built our church, you gave our disco life, you brought joy with your tears. Thanks Mr Knuckles. You are missed. Always. Continue reading Perfect Distractions : Having a Frankie Knuckles moment
Today I needed a bleep that didn’t resemble the various bleeping expletives coming out of my mouth in response to May’s latest sink-my-nation speech. I needed a perfect distraction. Thankfully Justin Cudmore’s Forget It has enough bleeps to disguise the sounds of me banging my head against my desk. In fact it has enough bleeps, filled with addictive basslines, vocal hooks and wiggly acid overtones, to please everyone. Old skool meets … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Justin Cudmore’s Forget It EP on The Bunker New York
Wildblood and Queenie 