Perfect Distractions: Donna Summer Sunset People (Hot Chip Dub Edit)

Today I needed a tune. A perfect perfect distraction. A tune filled with memories of disco queens and clubbing wonders. A tune reminding me of the possibilities of the future. And Hot Chip’s remix of Donna Summer’s Sunset People did it. Part of a forthcoming remix album Love To Love You Donna that we will no doubt be talking about and dancing too for a … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Donna Summer Sunset People (Hot Chip Dub Edit)

Perfect Distractions: DeMarzo

He’s delivered an Hot Creations EP that made my summer with Draw A Line (oh Mama that bassline!), When They Come For You and Connect Yourself soundtracking life’s finest moments. He’s a Pete Tong Future Star. And he’s coming Crazy at us very soon. If you do your house deep with attitude and flying high with passionate percussion this is the boy for you. He’s … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: DeMarzo

Perfect Distractions: Bonar Bradberry 3two5 (Mario Basanov Remix) Needwant

Without your touch Bonar I’m finding it hard to survive. I need to have you. In my head. In my speakers. In my soul. ‘Cos this is too summer, too sweet, too sensational to ignore. As for you Mario? Get back in the studio my dear. Cos I want need want much more. Bonar Bradberry 3two5 (Mario Basanov Remix) Out now on Needwant Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Bonar Bradberry 3two5 (Mario Basanov Remix) Needwant

Wildblood + Queenie’s July Wonders

Well what can we say but summer is about to finally start. So here’s something to help with the sweat! First up is the glorious Southport Weekender Volume 10: Mixed by Miguel Migs & Atjazz on Miroma Music. If you like it deep, jazz or boogie fuelled this will do the business for ya. As will the brilliance of Nathan Adams’ Audio Therapy on Tribe … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’s July Wonders

Perfect Distractions: Moody Disco & Francesca Lombardo

I’ve had to remain way too focused for my own good lately. Deadlines and essays and exams and exhibitions. Too much fretting and not enough partying. And definitely not enough perfect distractions. But this weekend I found time for one. The summer has finally started and Dirty Sunset Disco, a lass called Francesca Lombardo, at a perfect Moody Disco, with a very charming Luca C … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Moody Disco & Francesca Lombardo

Perfect Distractions: Up Yours’ London’ Get Up Recordings

Several things are compensating for writing a dissertation about gay clubbing instead of decent gay clubbing. As I spin words of myth, sex and image, Queenie’s brews, shreddies and this filthy beast from Hifi Sean and Severino fuelled with acid undertones are keeping me on the right side of sane. Almost. UP YOURS LONDON (ft. FERAL is KINKY) with remixes from Honey Dijon, Delgado,Sveta & … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Up Yours’ London’ Get Up Recordings

Perfect Distractions: Nina Kraviz Boiler Room Berlin DJ Set

Today I’m supposed to be writing my dissertation conclusion. You know, concluding months worth of research and saying something precise, insightful and damn wonderful about the images used in gay clubbing promotion. Except I’m being distracted. By a moving image I can’t quite pull myself away from. Naughty me. So I blame the lass. Stop playing such decent beeps and bangs, stop dancing all stylish … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Nina Kraviz Boiler Room Berlin DJ Set

Perfect Distractions: Flashmob featuring Laila Walker ‘Pieces’ (Garage Mix) Defected Records

There’s a big weekend coming up apparently. Screw Miami, we have a wet, windy and cold Easter Bank Holiday weekend to look forward to. Which means one thing. Heading for shelter in your neighbourly nightclub. Four lots of night into day and a bunch of cream crackered promoters at the end of it. I can’t wait. Word of warning though.The first DJ to play this … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Flashmob featuring Laila Walker ‘Pieces’ (Garage Mix) Defected Records