There’s something about Hot Chip that makes me love them. Over and over and over. And so it is with their latest sound adventure the truly addictive Hungry Child. Forthcoming from their June incoming longplayer A Bath Full of Ecstasy, this is a tune you will not be able to get out of your head. Which is where video director Saman Kesh comes in. Boy, … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Hot Chip’s Hungry Child
Missed our latest 1BTN show or just want to listen to the regal madness all over again? Then here she is – complete with Chic thrills, our take on #Britneygate, Dirty Sunset Disco The Last Dance news, Queen Josephine’s mum’s jackin’ flapjacks, our vegan friendly crackling vinyl section, Ms Mary Of Sweden catalogue musing (steady!), loved up shoutouts, a seamless segue from Bob Sinclar to The Black Madonna via Blackadder (yes we went … Continue reading Listen again to The Queenie + Wildblood 1BTN Show
‘Tis the season to be jolly. ‘Tis the season to look back at an amazing year, marvel at the achievements our communities have made together, congratulate Pride and its many, many fundraisers and supporters, and yes, shout from the rooftops about the gorgeous music we’ve all had a wiggle to in 2015. Blimey what a wiggle! Have a merry and downright marvellous Christmas and a … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’ Wonders of 2015
It’s been months in the making but we can finally say summer is here. Summer in Brighton. Nothing gets more glorious. So here are a few essential tunes to keep you wiggling in the sunshine. First up is the low-key electronica of Seb Wildblood’s Foreign Parts on SW Records. Fabulous surname aside, Wildblood’s thoughtful and enchanting beats had us hooked from first listen. As has … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’s July Gscene Wonders
Today I needed a tune. A perfect perfect distraction. A tune filled with memories of disco queens and clubbing wonders. A tune reminding me of the possibilities of the future. And Hot Chip’s remix of Donna Summer’s Sunset People did it. Part of a forthcoming remix album Love To Love You Donna that we will no doubt be talking about and dancing too for a … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Donna Summer Sunset People (Hot Chip Dub Edit)
Since Erlend Øye dropped his DJ Kicks in 2004 I’ve always consumed the comp with a passion. Hot Chip, Booka Shade, Annie, The Glimmers, Tiga, Carl Craig. Each to their own and each dear to me. This consumption is set to continue as I can’t get enough – no just can’t get enough – of the kook kool of DJ Kicks latest Wolf + Lamb … Continue reading Department of Records – Wolf + Lamb vs. Soul Clap
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