July 28, 2012Somewhat late on these as always, but we’ve been playing the last plates every chance we get. The Ron Morelli run Long Island Electrical Systems (L.I.E.S.) has been on the must-check list since it’s inception, but with the last three releases especially it can’t put a foot wrong, with all three plates being must-grab, wax only, you’ve got to get…
July 20, 2012To inaugurate the launch of the label website – http://www.dontbeafraidrecordings.co.uk – Don’t Be Afraid are giving away tracks from their impressive roster of electronic dons. It was just over 12 months ago that the DBA took everything next level, kicking off a relentlessly stunning run of plates, starting with the release of the West Acyd Shelter 12″ from label boss…
June 26, 2012Someone who’s been on a lot of radars of recent is Darling Farah, who we first spotted on Civil Music back in 2010, when he was still 17 and based in the UAE. Two EPs last year, a killer remix for Kry Wolf digital release on Sounds Of Sumo, and even achieving the amazing feat of making James Blake sound…
June 22, 2012There’s been a ridiculous amount of good music of late – stupid amounts of quality house, techno and leftfield tunes have far outweighed the usual Nu-Rave crap that bombards us of a summer. We’re owing about a hundred charts and write ups of our favourites, but for the meantime wanted to share a chance purchase that’s blown my mind. Found…
June 18, 2012Officially out today on physical and digital, we’re excited to be bringing the new 12″ from Semtek, backed with a remix from Scott Fraser. We’ve been hyped from the get-go about working with the Don’t Be Afraid boss whose productions, parties and DJ sets embody London’s underground electronic scene, done with a sound unique to him. Bento is a track…
June 4, 2012Big ups DJ Mag for rating NKC’s ‘Fading Floor’ / ‘Shockout‘ 12″ top of this month’s ‘Killer Tracks‘ of their reviews. Check the write-up below.
May 30, 2012Having launched with a pretty amazing night last month, Special Request are coming together live once more at ? Bar for a Lovebox after party. This prompts me to care about the actual day even less if I’m being honest, it’s all about the after-party. Now evolved in to a beast of a user-run group, Special Request is bringing out…
May 24, 2012Designs for AWK007 have been finalised, stamps for the outer sleeve and the record inners have been created and tested, and it’s all looking good. We’re staying tight on the details for this one until it drops (though the clues are about if you look for it), but we can tell you it’s a limited two-track 12″ with an original…
May 13, 2012Well worth the trip to the coast, at the start of next month for this, still can’t believe it’s free. Paul Purgas (one half of Emptyset – and on a side note if you’ve not checked Medium EP yet it’s a strongly recommended purchase) is curating a day of electronic, and most importantly, interesting music. They’re calling it We Can…
May 4, 2012Now officially released, we’re proper excited to be bringing the new 12″ from NKC. Four track vinyl featuring the originals of Shockout and Fading Floor backed with heavyweight remixes from Raimo and Maddslinky. This is by no means the complete list, but check below for a few of our favourite vinyl suppliers for more info and from whom you can…