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Perfect Distractions: Joy Division She’s Lost Control

Today I wanted to be a dandy. Today I wanted to be a peacock and today Lewi reminded me why I love Joy Division. No one played bass like Hooky. No one captured that dark brooding madness of my teenage years like Joy Division. Joy is a bassline that hooks you like a sucker and rips your soul onto the dancefloor. And its most pleasurable. … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Joy Division She’s Lost Control

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Keep it local with Black Key Records and Jonny Cade’s ‘Groß Vater EP’

I like it local. I always have and so when Richard Harmer Esq. let me know of his new label Black Key Records I had to sneak a peek. And I wasn’t disappointed. Right proper tunes with a groove instilled in its glorious centre, Black Key have continued to impress me with each release. Their latest by Jonny Cade is really rather special. The ‘Groß … Continue reading Keep it local with Black Key Records and Jonny Cade’s ‘Groß Vater EP’

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Red Rebel thanx and blatant Black & White Christmas party plug

There is something out there called community. And when she gets together the result is heartwarming. This weekend performers, drag queens, DJs and the Wild Fruit wonders delivered such a result as the Red Party 2011 saw queer Brighton united in a decent groove for a decent cause. Big, big love to everyone who made it possible, big grins to the souls who made it … Continue reading Red Rebel thanx and blatant Black & White Christmas party plug

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Perfect Distractions: Maceo Plex we are not bloody worthy

Some DJs just do it for ya. Some Djs just make you wanna dance. And dance. And dance. And hell yeah there’s a certain amount of head nodding when it comes to Maceo (and beard rubbing if you have one) but this guy is truly something special. I await each release with girly excitement which has to be said is not a normal Wildblood state … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Maceo Plex we are not bloody worthy

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It’s time to GetUp! and fight for equal rights

Not since Christian the Lion (cheers Wayne) has a video got to me like this one. Often I end up ‘discussing’ the need for Pride, for equality, for acceptance with my father. Pray for the sinner and all that. And he just doesn’t get it. And I guess he never will. Hence his absence at my favourite day when that fine sweet queen of mine … Continue reading It’s time to GetUp! and fight for equal rights

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Desert Island Disco: Thomas Gandey

You know the drill. The DJ on a desert island. Nothing to do but play the tunes that made them the DJ that they are today (and enjoy the scenery). This month it’s the turn of Wild Fruit Red Party 2011 special guest Thomas Gandey. Talented, handsome and a genuinely lovely guy in love with playing tunes for a living. Here’s to him landing on … Continue reading Desert Island Disco: Thomas Gandey

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Wildblood and Queenie’s Gscene December Delights

Drowning in a sea of tinsel fuelled Christmas music? Fret not we here to bring some proper Christmas cheer in the form of some mighty fine house music. Ensuring all that sparkles this month is the ever-delivering House Of Disco whose weekly inbox ventures is appreciated by those in the know. Check out thehouseofdisco.com for some right gems including their latest EP ‘Night Light’. Never … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s Gscene December Delights

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