April 19, 2012Just got linked up to this video, featuring Theo Parrish and London’s favourite uncle Jean-Claude vibing out in the one and only If Music. When I first got to London If Music was still located in Soho, with the Friday night after hours jams in full-swing. For those that remember, this video definitely kicks up a few memories of what used…
April 19, 2012Unfortunately due to some technical issues there’s no recorded archive for Monday’s NTS show, but as we had a blast and busted through some of our favourite records we thought we’d get the tracklist up anyhow. Out to all who locked, big ups and thanks for listening. Kamikaze will be fully repaired for the next show, and now that we’re…
April 18, 2012Long overdue shouts to Keith Fullerton Whitman, proper master of experimental sounds and music engineering. Also he has a wicked beard, and takes a pretty decent photo. Wire ran a well-pieced feature on him a few issues back, definitely worth hunting down. Nothing I could add that wasn’t covered there, but I did come across this video today that needed…
April 17, 2012We love Clone Records, and the Basement Series has been a favourite addition to their roster of sound, with Royal Oak (the label that bought us classic Reggie Dokes and that stunning Kyle Hall remix of Space Dimension Controller – two records that never leave my bag) running a close second. Serge gave us some inside info on the ethos…
April 16, 2012A one time secret-weapon of NKC and associates, Radar is a big track, the first offering we’ve had from NKC featuring live vocals. Due to organ sampled we’ve not been able to press it, but it’s definitely a tune that needs to be out-there. As well as announcing our sixth release and second 12″ with NKC, our friends at XLR8R…
April 11, 2012Proper celebrations for everyone’s favourite addition to the London scene and digital airwaves; NTS have turned one and are throwing an all day and night party to help spread the vibes. Events kick off at the station’s home in Gillett Square, Dalston with NTS family manning the decks from 1pm onwards. Break at 8:30 to get to the as of…
April 10, 2012We’ve covered a lot of ground on documentaries relating to techno and the electronic music of Detroit, those who can’t do preach and all that. In The Dark: Voices is probably the most relaxed one we’ve seen though, where the subjects seem familiar with their sounds and surroundings. It may be the most amateurishly shot one too, but it’s not…
April 5, 2012Officially out today, arriving in all good physical and digital stores this week, we’re excited to bring the debut plate from Daojia. Released on vinyl and digital 2/4/12, the Riego Street package comes not only with his own redubbed version of his tune as ‘Riego Street Dub’, but the flip comes correct with the legendary Detroit underground collective Scan 7…
April 4, 2012Big ups NTS, one year old today and already changing the game. All the heads involved from the start deserve mass respect, and we’re stoked to be a part of it, if only a handful of shows deep. If you missed the recent article in The Wire it’s worth a read, a nice summary from Femi on the previous 12…
April 3, 2012As an online group Special Request has been a relentless stream of quality music, invite only so free from spam which makes it even easier to stay on top of. Personally I missed out on the underground garage vibes when they were at their peak in the UK, but taking a voyeuristic view to what’s being shared with Special Request…