My mighty fine friend Matilda finally got me back. After the years of delivering the favours I’ve been asking of her she called in her own. Hence a hungover Queenie and I posing for a sixth form photography project. The brief? People and their pets. Her idea – reflect the human attributes we give our furry friends. Needless to say Madge and Hubbell continued their … Continue reading Say “Dreamies”
Tough day at the chalkface and I needed rescuing with a tune. And then when was provided by Maxxi Soundsytem. Yet again. Yet again another tune that will remain with me long after the speakers have provided their end of night amped off pop. Adored. Catch Maxxi Soundsystem playing all over (he’s a popular boy) and catch me dancing like a happy lass to him … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Maxxi Soundsystem ft. Name One ‘Regrets We Have No Use For’
Oh wow, well that’s me taken back to being six and dancing to to the radio as it blared out my nan’s rather non-spacesaving radio-come-sideboard in our bad decor dining room. Oh 1970s you have so much to answer for but these tunes, as dug out by the ever charming Luke Howard, is one part of a flare fuelled, bad knitwear, 3 channelled, space hopper, … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Luke Howard’s 2 Step “Blue Eyed Soul” on Downlow Radio
Today I am being distracted by Mr Savage. Just like I was when he supported James Zabiela at Audio last month. His latest mix delivers everything I loved about him downstairs at Audio that night. A crafted selection of tunes that snare you in with their decent groove and desire to keep a wiggle in your soul. Deep and delicious house that has this girl … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Martyn Savage Mix
This makes you wanna go ooooooooo. Makes you wanna snuggle up. Makes you wanna hold on to those you love real tight and never them them okay. Okay so its just a tune and I may be getting a little too connected to it right now (I’m overtired alright!) but this is making me happy. I feel like my love has found a home. Grab … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Hot Natured & Ali Love ‘Benediction’ on Hot Creations
Lets go back, lets go forward…oh fuck it lets just dance. Pass me my baggy trousers and beret would you, there’s a good chap! Tensnake featuring Syron Mainline Defected Records. Released 5th November 2012. Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Tensnake featuring Syron ‘Mainline’
Joy doesn’t always come from the usual. Joy sometimes comes from left of centre, from people and places you’d least expect. After a Friday night at Audio filled with the bleeps and beeps of Zabiela a link came my way that made my day. Thank you Matt. And now I’m hooked, on the beats, the bass and the sentiment. Campaigning can be subtle, campaigning can … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ‘Same Love’ feat. Mary Lambert
I like to get d-d-d-d-dirty, I like to get down….like you do. Which is handy cos Severino’s new compilation Classic Through The Eyes of Severino on The Classic Music Company is ensuring I do so. Utilising the Classic back catalogue Severino has come up with a sophistocated yet saucy compilation (and brilliant Bonus Mix) that will have you wondering why he isn’t in charge of … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Classic Through The Eyes of: Severino
Somethings just tickle my fancy. Especially treasures like this new Hidden Pleasures mix from the ever lovely Guy Williams. You need good taste to be a good DJ. Williams has it in bucketfuls. Low slung deep tech funk fuelled grooves of the coolest kind. That’s my soundtrack sorted for the weekend. facebook.com/GuyWilliamsMusic Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Guy Williams Hidden Pleasures Mixtape 1
Before today my visuals to Chained came courtesy of roadtrip through Kent accompanied by a heavy heart and an October dusk. Today I have water and swimming and sodden stars to fill my head. Either way it works for me. Either way that final ‘oooo’ is perfection. Continue reading Perfect Distractions: The xx ‘Chained’ (Official Video)
Wildblood and Queenie 