Here we go then. Brighton’s finest day is almost upon us and we are a tad bit overexcited. Yes its time to get a wiggle on at Brighton Pride and get proud with the ones we love in the city we love for a cause fuelled by love. Is that enough love for ya? If not here comes some more, sound style. First up is … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’s August Wonders
As we dance our merry way into June, Queen Josephine catches up with someone who’ll not only be playing the tunes but making them as well. Gather round people – it’s time to hear some words of wisdom from the fabulous Mikalis. But please, try not to mention Paris Hilton……. Where can we see you playing? At the moment I’m mostly playing for Kidology, which is … Continue reading Queenie gets perfectly distracted by DJ Mikalis
So summer is officially here. Honest. Even if it’s pouring down, its here, all English like, which means we need to celebrate, open windows and play some good stuff. Which is handy because this months selections are hot, hot, hot. First up with the eeks and bleeps of Manuel Tur’s Es Cub on the Freerange label. Its mighty, mysterious and mmm. The kind of house … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’s June Jumpers
Today didn’t start too good. Frustration and fury. But then this dropped and it all melted away. With his Extended NYC Mix of I Try To Talk To You, Seth Troxler has provided yet another reason why you should be getting excited about Hercules & Love affair’s forthcoming album The Feast Of The Broken Heart on Moshi Moshi. Divine doesn’t even begin to cover it. Stripped back and beautiful, … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Hercules & Love Affair ‘I Try To Talk To You’ (Seth Troxler Extended NYC Mix)
Today I’ve been dancing at my desk. The missus has been dancing as she draws the Ouch House. And its all because of a certain handsome bugger. Yep that Charles Green has done it again with a brilliant mix for AkaAkaRoar! From the first vinyl crackle to the last, he demands your attention with a mix I already know is gonna be one we can’t get enough … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: AkaAkaRoar! Mix June ’14 – Charles Green
Wow. Its not often I get so perfectly distracted by a couple of lads. But today the video for Hercules & Love Affair’s new single I Try To Talk To You directed by David Wilson and produced by international online retailer SSENSE and System Magazine has me all in a spin. A beautifully shot and choreographed black and white spin. And the tune ain’t too bad either, … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: ‘I Try To Talk To You’ Hercules & Love Affair’s new video
Some days are long. Some days are exhausting. Some days caffeine won’t do. But some days joyful sounds like that of Wild Fantasy live at Disco Deviant pop into your inbox and everything is all good again. Their live slo-mo disco tinged mix from last weekend’s Deviant night at Audio had me more refreshed than a slip into a iced Lipton. A real ahh moment I can’t wait … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Wild Fantasy live @ Disco Deviant
Some tunes just take you there. You know. There. Ice cold beer in your hand. Sun on your face. Your favourite one by your side. Surrounded by your besties. The night young, the promise perfect. Oh the promise. La Fleur’s Kattflickan (Art Of Tones Remix) on Power Plant records brings such promise. First listen and the wiggle was had. A second and I was addicted to the rewind … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: La Fleur Feline EP (Art Of Tones / Jesper Ryom Remixes)
What’s not to like? Neneh is back, rubbing shoulders with Robyn and a kicking snare. All dressed in fetching sowesters. Which happens to be one of my favourite words. Sowester. There I’ve said it again. Here’s hoping for a revival. Neneh, Robyn and sowesters. Neneh’s new album Blank Project out now on Smalltown. Grab ‘Out Of The Black’ feat Robyn on iTunes. Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Neneh Cherry feat. Robyn Out Of The Black
Tonight I’m keeping it Schtumm. I’m keeping it Schtumm about a decent party thrown by decent people playing very decent music. All secret like. You can find out more by signing up to their mailing list at schtumm.com I wish there were more like Schtumm. Letting you take a punt on a secret no guest-list party where you don’t know the venue or the DJ till … Continue reading Keeping it decent with Schtumm
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