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Southport Weekender - Vol.10 (Mixed By Miguel Migs & Atjazz) Album Review
The brilliant Southport Weekender release Volume 10 and anyone who's been to a Weekender or have heard the previous mixes will be truly thrilled! Indeed, with a history of great DJ/producers such as Kerri Chandler,...
Review posted on 20th June 2013
Kings Of Tomorrow - Fall For You feat. April EP Review
Sandy Rivera's Kings Of Tomorrow release 'Fall For You' with an impressive vocal performance from the UK's April Morgan on the mighty Defected Records. There's no denying Sandy Rivera's contribution to house music with an...
Review posted on 20th June 2013
Nathan Adams - Audio Therapy Album Review
Nathan Adams is a young singer/songwriter/musician/producer from London who has been developing his talent during his teenage years and now presents his debut album 'Audio Therapy'. Adams was noticed due to a chance meeting with...
Review posted on 19th June 2013
Week-end Au Bord De L'eau - 7th edition - 28th-30th June 2013 - Preview
The amount of festivals has continued to increase in recent history, from big commercial events to smaller intimate affairs. It's great to see such a wide choice all over the world. The Week-end Au Bord...
Review posted on 19th June 2013
SUNceBeat 4 - 24th-30th July 2013, Garden Tisno, Croatia Preview
The summer is starting and with some amazing festivals occurring this year, the creators of Southport Weekender have set up a true gem for us enjoy in 2013! After four years of playing and experimenting,...
Review posted on 28th May 2013
Southport Weekender 49 - May 10th-12th 2013, Butlins Holiday Resort, Minehead Live Review
Southport Weekender 49 came and went in a flash and it was quite simply MAGNIFICENT!! Three years in the bag at Butlins and Southport Weekender is officially settled at its location in Minehead. Dealing with...
Review posted on 16th May 2013
Southport Weekender 49 - Butlins, Minehead, 10th, 11th, 12th May 2013 - Preview
Would you believe it! Here we are again about to go to Southport Weekender!! Time is zooming past these days and with the crazy weather, changing world and pressures of society there's one thing we...
Review posted on 7th May 2013
Kris Menace - Lone Runner feat. Unai Single Review
Kris Menace releases his second single 'Lone Runner' from his latest album 'Features' on Compuphonic. The single features Swedish dance pioneer Unai bringing subtle mood to an engrossing electro and melancholic jaunt in the synth...
Review posted on 7th January 2013
Kris Menace - Features Album Review
International producer Kris Menace releases his first vocal solo project 'Features' on Compuphonic. Menace has been producing some major acts in recent years such as LCD Soundsystem, Depeche Mode, Air, Moby and made collaborations with...
Review posted on 7th January 2013
A Tribe Called Red - A Tribe Called Red Album Review
With the success of artists like Major Lazer, the advent of other outfits fusing musical urban styles and creating unique sounds with serious punch was always going to be inevitable. A Tribe Called Red fit...
Review posted on 20th December 2012
Lukid - Lonely At The Top Album Review
UK producer Lukid releases 'Lonely At The Top' on Ninja Tunes. Certainly, this latest release establishes Lukid as a credible producer, creating an album that is soothing, intriguing and pretty sophisticated. Indeed, the opening track...
Review posted on 20th December 2012
Thavius Beck - The Most Beautiful Ugly Album review
Thavius Beck releases his new album 'The Most Beautiful Ugly' on Californian independent label Plug Research. Indeed, as a pioneer and innovator he has been recognised as an electronic musician, producer and rapper, who is...
Review posted on 20th December 2012
Guitar Masters Tour UK 2012, City Varieties, Leeds Live Review
Guitar Masters Tour UK 2012 featuring Andy McKee, Preston Reed, and Jon Gomm - City Varieties, LeedsGrowing up in Leeds you can find a variety of sounds, but one that has always been iconic in...
Review posted on 11th October 2012
DJ Kentaro - Contrast Album Review
Japanese DJ/Producer is a master turntablist and, if you've never seen him, you would be blown away by his apparent skill and dexterity as an artist! Having made a name for himself in hip hop...
Review posted on 25th September 2012
Slugabed - Mountains Come Out Of The Sky Album Review
22 year-old Greg Feldwick aka Slugabed is certainly making a name for himself in the UK. Originally from Bath and having moved to Brighton, he managed to establish himself there and get spotted by Ninja...
Review posted on 25th September 2012
Ralf Gum - Never Leaves You Album Review
German DJ/Producer Ralf GUM releases his second album 'Never Leaves You' on his own label GOGO Music. He has been producing music since 1993 and setting up his label in 2001 has enabled GUM to...
Review posted on 25th September 2012
Shuttle - Halo EP Review
American Nathan Donmoyer aka Shuttle releases his second EP 'Halo' on Ninja Tune that follows from his 'Tunnel' EP released in 2009. This latest EP shows a producer with enthusiasm regarding progressive sounds, fusing seemingly...
Review posted on 25th September 2012
Lorn - Ask The Dust
Lorn releases his first album on Ninja Tunes, 'Ask The Dust', after switching from Brainfeeder. His new release brings a heavy industrial sound that is brooding, dark and edgy. This electronic soundscape is compelling, haunting...
Review posted on 31st July 2012
Bang On - SIC
The influence of hip hop continues on in the UK with Liverpool bred Bang On! A born MC, Elliott Egerton brings 'SIC' on Big Dada Records. He brings potent conviction in his spitting style that...
Review posted on 31st July 2012
Digital Soundboy System - FABRICLIVE 63
The new 'FABRICLIVE 63' features some choice cuts from the Digital Soundboy label. This is as contemporary as it gets with the sounds of drum & bass and dubstep as the core of the mix...
Review posted on 31st July 2012
Ryat - Totem
American female musician Ryat releases 'Totem' on the Brainfeeder. Anyone with any knowledge of Flying Lotus will know the Brainfeeder label is all about progression and compelling music. It's no wonder Ryat would release 'Totem'...
Review posted on 31st July 2012
Hot Sugar - Moon Money
New York City's Nick Koenig aka Hot Sugars brings some delightful bleeps and production soundscapes with 'Moon Money' released on Ninja Tune. It's a fitting signing for this American artist to bring some funk and...
Review posted on 31st July 2012
Jamie Lewis - Purplized
Stand out Swiss DJ/producer and record label owner Jaime Lewis releases 'Purplized' on his own label Purple Music. With his partner Manuela De Pasquale, this duo is certainly making big waves in Switzerland bringing some...
Review posted on 31st July 2012
Amadou and Mariam - folila
Amadou & Mariam are a musical duo from Mali whose remarkable career has gained huge recognition from some the most established music acts in the world. Their world music blend and soulful expression has interested...
Review posted on 31st July 2012
Blockhead - Interludes After Midnight
Tony Simon aka Blockhead releases his fifth studio album on Ninja Tunes. Two years on from critically lauded 'The Music Scene', he's back having travelled around the world acquiring ideas and samples from the '80s...
Review posted on 31st July 2012
Joey Negro - The Secret Life Of Us
Dave Lee aka Joey Negro releases his forth Sunburst Band album 'The Secret Life Of Us' on Z Records. An established producer, DJ and contributor to the boogie, funk, disco and jazz scene, this UK...
Review posted on 31st July 2012
Soulmagic - Someone Like You
Soulmagic release 'Someone Like You' on Soulmagic Recordings and this latest release is already making headway in the Traxsource singles chart and gaining recognition. This Danish duo are clearly lovers of quality house music having...
Review posted on 31st July 2012
Amon Tobin - Islam Live, Manchester Academy, 19 May 2012
I felt very lucky to visit Manchester to witness Brazilian musician Amon Tobin's 'ISAM' tour. Amon Tobin has spent most of his life in the UK amongst a free thinking electronic landscape that paved the...
Review posted on 28th May 2012
Southport Weekender - Number 48 - 11th/12th/13th May 2012, Butlin's Holiday Resort, Minehead
Southport Weekender celebrated their 25th anniversary as a soul music, dance weekender at Butlin's in Minehead, Somerset, UK. This a phenomenal achievement for a group of like minded soul music lovers, who caught the spirit...
Review posted on 18th May 2012
Southport Weekender, 2012 Preview
SOUTHPORT WEEKENDER IS BACK! A year on from its first party at Butlin's in Minehead, Southport Weekender celebrates its 25th anniversary as a soul music dance event! What a fantastic achievement for Alex Lowes and...
Review posted on 8th May 2012
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