Perfect Distractions: “I Wanna Go Back #1” Compiled with love by Seamus Haji
Somethings about being in education never change no matter how old you are. And that ‘back to school’ post holidays feeling is getting to me today. The joy of lie-ins, deadline free days and bookless days are off the timetable for a while as I settle back into the educational groove. Thankfully Seamus Haji is helping with my latest case of back2skool-itis with his latest … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: “I Wanna Go Back #1” Compiled with love by Seamus Haji
Perfect Distractions: Maelstrom ‘House Music’ Sound Pellegrino
This is making my day…but not necessarily my neighbours. Boy is this a slice of simple acidic filth. The bass has me distracted, the command of a vocal has me hooked as Maelstrom insist “everybody house”. Like they do. Roll on a dancefloor at 4am. Roll on the house. Purchase MAELSTROM USSR EP Sound Pellegrino on Juno Download Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Maelstrom ‘House Music’ Sound Pellegrino
Perfect Distractions: Getting Acid with it
This summer we are gonna go deep and acid and house and words like that. ‘Cos we can. ‘Cos it make us happy and ‘cos it seems right. This summer its all about fighting the bland with the bleeps. Like you do. Check out Chris Coco’s Melodica show this week for 12 reasons to go acidic this summer. Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Getting Acid with it
Strike a pose there’s something to it: Imagery in gay clubbing (1989-2000)
Okay disco dears this is where you come in. I’ve made my decision and I want you to be part of it. September 2009 and I made a change. Went back to school with the aim of making it to university. Twenty years too late but perfection nonetheless. And I’m loving it. Only now I’m here I’ve gotta make something of it. Come out of … Continue reading Strike a pose there’s something to it: Imagery in gay clubbing (1989-2000)
Moody Disco do the business with Maceo Plex and Droog 06.05.12
Summer must be coming cause the gigs are getting hot, hot, hot. If you get Maceo Plex you’ll get how hot this Brighton booking is. Moody Disco do the deed and keep it more than essential this forthcoming Bank Holiday as Maceo, Droog and Moody residents Marlon Mahroyan, Chemical Play & Loren Heer keep it uniquely underground. Tickets are flying out so you know the … Continue reading Moody Disco do the business with Maceo Plex and Droog 06.05.12
Wildblood + Queenie’s Easter Recovery Beatport Chart
After a weekend of sun and showers, a boogie on the terrace at Above Audio and a shimmer shimmer funtime at Danceteria at The Font we are in the recovery position. With grins on our faces. Here’s a few tunes to ease you back into reality including our current fav ‘I Wish’ by Electronic Youth. Angie Stone you are our clubbing rock. Buy and enjoy. … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’s Easter Recovery Beatport Chart
Dancing with the disco dears at Danceteria
There is something glorious about a decent boogie with your disco dears. Danceteria at The Font delivered such gloriousness this weekend as a bunch of house loving queers and their dears danced till late in a venue that brought back memories of the old days with promise for the future. Chrissy Darling and Jonny Woo sashayed their way through some cheeky 80s electronica, Pete Haywood … Continue reading Dancing with the disco dears at Danceteria
Brighton Pride 2012 Theme – Vote The United Colours of Pride
Pride is about the political as well as the celebration. About making our voice heard and those voices who are so often silenced heard too. This year there are two possible themes up for grabs for Brighton and Hove 2012. Supported by Brighton’s MindOut The United Colours of Pride theme will highlight the need for unity as we stand with our fellow queers across the … Continue reading Brighton Pride 2012 Theme – Vote The United Colours of Pride
Perfect Distractions: Nôze – ‘Body Language Vol 11 mixed by Nôze’ Get Physical
After a rather super marvellous weekend I am so receptive to the delights on Nôze and his ‘Body Language Vol 11 on Get Physical. Earthy electronic and heavy house litter this exceptional mix as Nôze avoids going through the compilation motions to proudce something that thrills the emotions. To paraphrase Oliver Koletzki & Fran’s ‘Arrow And Bow’ (Marek Hemann Remix) this will make a million … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Nôze – ‘Body Language Vol 11 mixed by Nôze’ Get Physical
Didn’t we have a lovely time Down The Back of the Sofa
Last summer I had the pleasure of DJing for Charity Shop DJ and Derby Museum’s Down The Back of The Sofa at Vintage by Hemingway. And the attention to detail given to the joyful surroundings has seen Down the Back of the Sofa joining the short-list for the Temporary and Touring Exhibition category of the 2012 Museum and Heritage Awards. The below video captures perfectly … Continue reading Didn’t we have a lovely time Down The Back of the Sofa