Perfect Distractions: Hercules & Love Affair The Feast of the Broken Heart

Today is a good day. The sun shone. Spring was definitely in my step. And so it seemed only appropriate that I greeted the news that Hercules & Love Affair were dropping their latest longplayer in May with the hankering for dodgy nightclubs, you know, the kind with sweat dripping from the arches, dark corners full of promise and a dancefloor filled with like-minded dancing … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Hercules & Love Affair The Feast of the Broken Heart

Perfect Distraction: Jorge Savoretti ‘Bassuka’ on Rogue Society

I haven’t been out dancing for a while – the missus and her precious but not so well ear / arm / head / elbow have put paid to that. But when I do, its gonna be to this blinder. Jorge Savoretti’s Bassuka has me all a quiver. It hits you right in the short and curlies with its relentless bassline whilst its acidic undertones ensure … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Jorge Savoretti ‘Bassuka’ on Rogue Society

Perfect Distractions: Waze & Odyssey Real Good Like

Sometimes all you need to know about a track is in the title. So yeah, this is Real Good Like. A deep but deftly groovy track that insists on a wiggle. Waze & Odyssey impressed live at Audio in 2013 (they are rapidly becoming the missus’ fav double DJ act) and continue to do so with this slice of vinyl heaven. I’m smitten. Again. Waze … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Waze & Odyssey Real Good Like

Perfect Distractions: DeMarzo

He’s delivered an Hot Creations EP that made my summer with Draw A Line (oh Mama that bassline!), When They Come For You and Connect Yourself soundtracking life’s finest moments. He’s a Pete Tong Future Star. And he’s coming Crazy at us very soon. If you do your house deep with attitude and flying high with passionate percussion this is the boy for you. He’s … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: DeMarzo

Perfect Distractions: Nina Kraviz Boiler Room Berlin DJ Set

Today I’m supposed to be writing my dissertation conclusion. You know, concluding months worth of research and saying something precise, insightful and damn wonderful about the images used in gay clubbing promotion. Except I’m being distracted. By a moving image I can’t quite pull myself away from. Naughty me. So I blame the lass. Stop playing such decent beeps and bangs, stop dancing all stylish … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Nina Kraviz Boiler Room Berlin DJ Set

Perfect Distractions: James Welsh ‘Craven EP’ Futureboogie Recordings

Life is so crazy. But then I guess if Bill Murray comes to your house party, all is forgiven Mr Craven. More retro wonderful than Newsround, more Casio than, well Casio and destined to bring the sun back to Blighty. Roll on those terrace parties. Roll on a crazy summer. Continue reading Perfect Distractions: James Welsh ‘Craven EP’ Futureboogie Recordings

Perfect Distractions: Thomas Gandey Love Is Love

Spring and strings. Love and love. That’s what keeps me going. That’s what makes me grin. And this makes me grin like a girl possessed. I’m still not sure why it always has to be the strings. Why a part of me can’t get by without strings alongside my bass. As the world finally gets that deep house I’ve banging on about, I’ll always tread … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Thomas Gandey Love Is Love

Perfect Distractions: Finnebassen ‘Show Me How’ Underground Audio

Some tunes need us to feel some love. And so it is with Finnebassen’s Show Me How. Its like the first sighting of daffs in Spring, that cheeky grin heading your way from a lover across a 4am dancefloor, a reason you like it deep and glorious. Yep its deep glory house that is certain to swell that most favoured of organs, your heart. I … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Finnebassen ‘Show Me How’ Underground Audio