Putting the proud back into Brighton Pride

I’ve got my Pride back. We’ve got our Pride back. I’m not gonna waste my breath on told ya’s or what if’s and why the fucks? I’m thinking ahead, not backwards. And I’m celebrating the fact that Brighton Pride has been reclaimed for the community. That the essence of Brighton Pride, there since its tentative beginnings on The Level, since us few passionate souls marched … Continue reading Putting the proud back into Brighton Pride

Wildblood and Queenie’s March Wonders

Thawed out yet? Feeling the gentle heat of spring in those dancing pants of yours? Summer dear ones is almost here (say we, ever the optimists). And to fuel our hope for sunny days and hot nights here’s a pick of March’s finest. First check out Opto Nights Volume 1 on Opto and its tasty mix of house, techno and progressive. The acidic sounding Spank … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s March Wonders

Queen Josephine gets smiley with Fatboy Slim : Big Beach Boutique 5

This summer Big Beat Boutique 5 comes to Brighton. Queen Josephine caught up with the lovely Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim to talk tunes, playing under the stars and his never ending love for all things smiley. You’re bringing Big Beat Boutique 5 to Brighton for two nights on 1st and 2nd June this year. Given your long association with Brighton & Hove Albion how … Continue reading Queen Josephine gets smiley with Fatboy Slim : Big Beach Boutique 5

Queenie’s knocking on a bit (apparently)

This month’s Gscene magazine sees the missus wax lyrical about the checklist that keeps telling her she’s getting on a bit. Just a bit mind. Enjoy x Why I know I really am knocking on a bit by Queen Josephine aged forty-eight and three-quarters. 1. It seems like about two months ago that Gscene last had a theme about Age although I’m reliably informed it … Continue reading Queenie’s knocking on a bit (apparently)

Wildblood and Queenie’s Fabulous February’s Wonders

If bass be the food of love, boom on! Yes its time to get seriously loved up with some sweet, sweet sounds. First up is Kinny and her sensational second album Can’t Kill A Dame With Soul on Tru Thoughts. You’ll not find a sounder sonic palette of on-the-button reggae, jazz and soul music this month. Another celebration of all things class comes courtesy of … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s Fabulous February’s Wonders

Desert Island Disco: DJ Lonesome M

Just what makes your DJ tick? What tunes did those headphone-wearing lovelies listen to way back when? Here at GScene we thought it was time to find out. Hence the desert island. No palm trees, just decent tunes. This month it’s the turn of DJ Lonesome M. Never has such wonderful outfits accompanied such must dance tunes. 1. Johnny Burnette ‘Please Don’t Leave Me’ (1956) … Continue reading Desert Island Disco: DJ Lonesome M

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

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

Wildblood and Queenies November Wonders: The Littlemen, Crosstown Rebels, Jonny Cade, Paul Parsons, DJ Sneak and Trentemoller

Wizz bang wallop sparkle. Time to ignore the brrr and sweat it off in a nightclub, a house party you said you’d leave before dawn or, and this is our fav, via those headphones as you wiggle your way through that Monday morning ride to work. First up are the Autumnal tones of ‘Above The City’ on Culprit. Straight outta LA this lovingly crafted compilation … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenies November Wonders: The Littlemen, Crosstown Rebels, Jonny Cade, Paul Parsons, DJ Sneak and Trentemoller