Perfect Distraction: AKASE’s Rust on !K7

On a day in a week of flux when I felt so disconnected this Rust reconnected me. And I can’t help but keep returning to its glorious Radioheadness and Justin Martin like soundscapes. Thank you AKASE. That’s me connected. Once again. A mark of wonder from the genius that is Midland and Robbie Redway. A more than perfect distraction. AKASE, the collaborative project between Harry Agius (better know … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: AKASE’s Rust on !K7

Wildblood + Queenie’s Gscene May Wonders

So we can safely say summer is almost here. Sunshine, beach, Brighton at its best. And here’s a May soundtrack to keep it so. There’s a mountain of good stuff out there that has us wiggling and smiling in the sunshine as we head towards a summer of love. From the intelligent deep grooves of Braille’s Mute Swan on Infinite Machine to the cheeky 80s retake … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’s Gscene May Wonders

Wildblood and Queenie’s Gscene April Wonders

Spring has finally sprung. The bunnies are bouncing, the sap is rising and the tunes are filled with sunshine. Yes our favourite time of year has arrived and the soundtrack is glorious. No fillers, just spring thrillers. First up is the magnificent Joe Le Bon’ s House Music Love Music on Moods & Grooves. Take a journey onboard this stylish Berlin bound house train and you … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s Gscene April Wonders

Wildblood + Queenie’s February Wonders

Love is in the air, everywhere we look around, which can be interesting if you’re in Morrisons. But thankfully to see us through those moments of loved up madness we have a soundtrack of February wonders that will keep your heart pumping with love. First up is the melodic loveliness of Concubine and the perfectly titled album, er, Concubine on, er, Concubine. Brought to you … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’s February Wonders

Perfect Distractions: Nightbus

I don’t drive. Others do that for me. The missus. The train operator. The bus driver. I sit. I wait. I watch. The world goes by as I bump along and all is perfect. Only sometimes I need more than the usual suspects to plug into. Sometimes I need to drift. To wonder at the marvels around me. The night lights, the random strangers, the … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Nightbus

Wildblood + Queenie’s Wonders of 2014

So that was the year that fabulously was. A year in the Ouch House we’ll not forget. And a year perfectly soundtracked by the understated but never underrated. So if you want to treat the ears of those you love, here are our wonders of 2014. Go get. Queenie insists. For those of you liking the kooky it had to be the majestic Metronomy’s Love … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’s Wonders of 2014

Queenie and DJ Hollie Disco-Dolly do the SanFranDisco

Queen Josephine catches up with the marvellous Hollie Disco-Dolly and rediscovers the magic of vinyl…. particularly when the disco beckons. Where can we see you playing these days? I’m a strictly vinyl DJ which can be rather problematic when I’m booked for gigs! I explain that from the outset then I arrive at the venue to find only CDJ’s or unloved broken decks!!! Luckily vinyl is … Continue reading Queenie and DJ Hollie Disco-Dolly do the SanFranDisco

Wildblood and Queenie’s Gscene November Nuggets

Whizz, bang, wheeee! Yes our favourite banger of a month is finally here and we have a fine selection of soundtracks to keep your November toasty and warm. First up is the subdued minimalism of Brassica’s Man Is Deaf on Civil Records and it is anything by minimal and every bit as civil as you’d expect from this must electronic wizard. Lose your self in … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s Gscene November Nuggets