Wildblood and Queenie’s Wonders of 2013

‘Tis the season to be traditional and its traditional that we knock out a list of the finest music of 2013. And boy has there been some wonders. Longplayers wise we’ve been kept grinning by the glory of Deetron’s Music Over Matter, Stimming’s, erm, Stimming, David Bowie’s masterpiece The Next Day and the stunning Face To Face by Quenum. Compilation cuteness came in the form … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s Wonders of 2013

Queenie’s May Wonders: Up Yours, Manetti, Gandey, Finotello, Jaydee and more

Well my darlings, it seems there is plenty to get all hot and bothered about on the music front this month. So please, join me in dancing round the maypole to these fabulously fresh springtime wonders. Firstly we have Jimpster’s Porchlight and Rockingchairs on Freerange. Late night dubbed up deep house and bass heavy down-tempo hold hands with each other on this warm and soul … Continue reading Queenie’s May Wonders: Up Yours, Manetti, Gandey, Finotello, Jaydee and more

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: Thomas Gandey Cloudcast 01

This weekend inbetween listening to the missus doing her DSD Kiki thing with AJ and Mr Barker on Sauce FM I shall be listening to this masterclass in cloudcasts for Brighton’s ever glorious Thomas Gandey. It sweeps, it soars and it most definitely scores with an added disco delight tagged on the end. Does it get any better? Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Thomas Gandey Cloudcast 01

Wildblood and Queenie’s May Wonders: Weatherall, Ame, Baker Street, mulletover, Deniz Kurtel and Nôze

May. A month of wonders, festival and fabulousness. Oh and a certain majestic birthday. But before we get distracted by candles and cake lets take a wander though the best May has to offer. First up is Human Woman’s self-titled album ‘Human Woman’ on hfn. Its like the summer of love is with us once more as the atmospheric synths and guitar demand you go … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s May Wonders: Weatherall, Ame, Baker Street, mulletover, Deniz Kurtel and Nôze

Perfect Distractions: Thomas Gandey ‘The Organ Track’ Southern Fried Records

Sometimes you just need a perfect distraction from the scribbling. Sometimes you just need a simple groove. Sometimes you hear a tune and you just know its gonna become a perfect addiction. Who said you need obvious breakdowns and regulation climaxes? Sometimes the simplest things are the most sublime. Indeed there’s no sometimes about this beauty as The Organ Track delivers a charming lesson in … Continue reading Perfect Distractions: Thomas Gandey ‘The Organ Track’ Southern Fried Records

Wildblood and Queenie’s Wonders of 2011

Here we go then, the years running out on us. But before we head into another twelve months of late night grins, early morning shenanigans and new basslines of we just know we’re gonna fall for, its time to reflect on the wonders of 2011. Just like you lot, this year has been quality. Best compilations go to Fabric 59: Jamie Jones’, Hotwaves I & … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s Wonders of 2011

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

Keeping it Fruity and decent: The Wild Fruit Red Party 2011

Here we go Fruity ones. The party we wait for all year. Yes the Red fest we love is back as Wild Fruit present The Red Party 2011 Circus of the Absurd on Sunday 4th December. Its a time to fundraise, local and international. Its a time when the entire Brighton queer scene join forces to produce a night like no other. Take Monday off, … Continue reading Keeping it Fruity and decent: The Wild Fruit Red Party 2011