Perfect Distractions: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ‘Same Love’ feat. Mary Lambert
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
Perfect Distractions: Classic Through The Eyes of: Severino
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
Perfect Distractions: Guy Williams Hidden Pleasures Mixtape 1
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
Horse Meat Disco on the tellybox
After Luke Howard wiggling his fine arse at the Olympics Horse Meat Disco on Channel 4’s House Party comes in a close second place for my favourite piece of telly in 2012. DJing is about the joy, the love, the wiggle and in HMD’s case, two mighty fine beards. If this performance doesn’t win a Bafta for best end to a live broadcast then I … Continue reading Horse Meat Disco on the tellybox
Perfect Distractions: The xx ‘Chained’ (Official Video)
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)
Perfect Distractions: Ben Pearce ‘What I Might Do’ MTA Records
Endlessly wonderful. Just as it should be. Endlessly addictive. Just as I want it to be. Vocal murmurs that seduce as the airy synths grab your emotions and spin listening life into something special. Ben we dig ya. I can’t wait to see what you might do next. Ben Pearce ‘What I Might Do’ MTA Records with remixes by Harry Wolfman, Adam Shelton and the endlessly … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Ben Pearce ‘What I Might Do’ MTA Records
DJ Promo Pics: Been there, done it, bought the obligatory headphone pose
There are many reasons to like Not Another Corny DJ Promo Shoot. We’ve all been there. Some more than others it would seem. If you’ve ever tried to make a living as a DJ the promo pic is the bane / joy* of your working life. * delete as vanity sees fit. The interview and profile comes calling and you need a pic. There’s only so … Continue reading DJ Promo Pics: Been there, done it, bought the obligatory headphone pose
Perfect Distractions: XLR8R Podcast 268 – Kim Ann Foxman
Okay so here’s the deal. No one can release any great tunes, amazing albums or outstanding podcasts till I’ve finished my dissertation. Its just too distracting. Dancing like a loon around my study, tune hunting and being inspired to spend 8 hours gathering together material for a new Wildblood and Queenie podcast is just not helping my studies. Oh bugger. Kim Ann Foxman has just … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: XLR8R Podcast 268 – Kim Ann Foxman
Strike a pose, there’s something to it: Gay men wanted for dissertation research into club images
I’m looking for gay men of all ages to take part in my dissertation research into the imagery used in gay clubbing promotion (flyers / posters / viral videos) from the mid 1980s onwards. I’ll be exploring various aspects of how gay men are portrayed in club promotional material and your responses to it. Just how do you feel about the images used? What images … Continue reading Strike a pose, there’s something to it: Gay men wanted for dissertation research into club images
Perfect Distractions: Adele ‘Skyfall’
Today’s a good day. Books found, ideas had, dissertation case studies secured and my Jack got Forde-d. Oh and this entered my veins. Raised on Bassey and John Barry I’ve always been a sucker for strings and Paul Epworth’s Skyfall delivers more strings than a children’s dairy snack aisle. Add our latest millionaire row-er Adele and well all is fine with this Bond addict. Just lets … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Adele ‘Skyfall’
