Kicking off this week with some flawless house and alternative bass music from Bashmore, Coles and Mosca - we journey back to 1976 with Albert Gravel who brings us some Ryo Kawasaki. And many more beautiful chunage from Buff Basslines HQ - so turn up your subs and wile out. 

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Listen back to the first show of 2012, broadcast live every Friday at 9pm on Fresh Air Radio.

Electroswing is delved into this week in light of Parov Stelar’s visit to Liquid Rooms, Albert Gravel kicks it old school with some masterful jungle from Plug, Bex brings us up to date with the News with a special focus on Bongo club and Jack keeps us in the know with some events updates this month. 

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words: belcher | interview: matt belcher/miles o’brien | video: charlotte lelong 

Back in November I managed to steal Andy Carthy aka Mr Scruff away from setting up for his show at Potterrow, Edinburgh, for a quick chat about his music, touring and tea.

An absolute gent I’m sure you’ll agree, and a very wise one at that. This is what he had to say.