Celebrating the good light this Xmas

Okay so outwardly I’m a bah humbug kind of girl. I even have the hat. Xmas. Nowt but an over commercialised, festival of gluttony, forced on the masses who can ill afford the shiny parcels at 29.9% APR. But inwardly I want the light. Our festival of winter celebration regardless of religion, budget or status. I’ll embrace the joy, the cheap Xmas tree, the paper … Continue reading Celebrating the good light this Xmas

Perfect Distractions: Maxxi Soundsystem & Thomas Gandey ‘I Don’t Care’

Can’t keep my eyes off you. Audio that hits the perfection button with visuals that delight, this latest venture from Gandey and Maxxi has me in a spin. A slice of simplicity and beauty you’ll fall for over and over. And over. Maxxi Soundsystem & Thomas Gandey I Don’t Care with remixes from PBR Streetgang (Future Boogie/Hot Creations) and Moda Black label bosses Jaymo & … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Maxxi Soundsystem & Thomas Gandey ‘I Don’t Care’

Motel x NYE Late with Huxley and Maxxi Soundsystem

Just like a certain evil dictator I too spent most of yesterday ranting about my inabilty to secure Kraftwerk tickets. But then I counted my blessings. Well the set of tickets already pinned to my kitchen fridge. The first of which consists of Audio’s Tropical NYE Party with Eats Everything, Dusky, Neal Schtumm, Charles Green and Nick Sabin. Sold out and fabulous. Just how I … Continue reading Motel x NYE Late with Huxley and Maxxi Soundsystem

Wildblood + Queenie’s Wonders of 2012 Mixtape

Well that was a special year. Amazing parties, glorious people and perfect tunes. This is our attempt to capture some of the magic. Grab yourself some of the deep and decent stuff as we get lost in Benediction, feel Stella’s Way, insist on some Pleasure From the Bass and remain Satisfied as we delight in the Nitelife. Add a very camp indent from HRH Queen … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’s Wonders of 2012 Mixtape

Perfect Distractions: Jamie xx and Henrick Schwarz in that Boiler Room

Gotta say these have put a grin on my face. Mr xx doing his thing. The amazing Henrick Schwarz insisting on our attention. The must-have sound man wiggling his wires and carrying decks aloft. The bearded lad chin rubbing as he wiggles and the ubiquitous clubber nodding with love and adoration, fuelled by something she purchased earlier. Love it. Boiler Room please do continue. You … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Jamie xx and Henrick Schwarz in that Boiler Room

Say “Dreamies”

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”

Bear Patrol’s Bring & Buy Sale Saturday 8th December

Brighton’s Bear Patrol bring you the ever sparkling Christmas Bring & Buy Sale. Saturday 8th December from 12pm – 5pm at 112 Church St, Brighton. With lots of Bric ‘a’ Brac, Cookware, Clothing, Shoes, Books, Records/CD’s/DVD’s, Ornaments & Cakes/Jams plus a Christmas Tombola, Cake & Jam Stall & your chance to guess the weight of the cake along with a guest appearance by ‘Santa Claus’. … Continue reading Bear Patrol’s Bring & Buy Sale Saturday 8th December

Perfection Distractions: Wildblood + Queenie’s 12 inches of 2012

What else can I say other than these tunes have made my year. Accompanied wonders, wiggles and giggles. Brought sunshine when I needed it as they seduced us over and over again. This is me and the missus’ 12 inches of the best. Enjoy x 1.Thomas Gandey The Organ Track Southern Fried Music Emotional wonder that has so many Sundae infused memories. 2. Julio Bashmore … Continue reading Perfection Distractions: Wildblood + Queenie’s 12 inches of 2012

Perfect Distractions: Wildblood + Queenie’s Longplayers of 2012!

So many tunes. So few months. Okay 12 but hell a girl’s allowed to moan. Not that the frown has stayed on my face much this year, soundtracked as it has been by these beauties. So here they are. The longplayers of 2012. As chosen by the missus and me. It’s been a good year to get a groove on. 1. Mario Basanov Journey Needwant … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Wildblood + Queenie’s Longplayers of 2012!