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words: belch | label: diamond & raw
Edinburgh based label Diamond & Raw first caught our attention when we boogied down to their showcase at Coalition back in early March. Equipped with a high calibre soundcloud, carefully chosen roster and a couple of banging showcase mixes - there were no surprises when head honcho Adam Rowley smashed it at Sneaky Petes. Now, their debut release from Bristol based trio, Forget Me Not, is set to drop at the end of this month - and you can have a listen to the whole thing and see what we have to say about it after the jump.
words: joss pritchard | label: XL recordings
It has been almost a year since the release of elusive London based producer Jai Paul’s sublime track ‘BTSTU’ (on XL Recordings), and almost five years since the demo for this debut track first emerged only gaining widespread coverage in 2010, from the likes of Zane Lowe and Giles Peterson among others. The long-awaited follow up, and only the second release from Jai Paul, does not disappoint. Stream the whole thing after the jump.
words: belch
Radio 1’s In New DJs We Trust programme has brought onto mainstream radio some very worthy producers, including of course Kissy Sell Out, Benga and Skream, Alex Metric and Toddla T to name but a few. And in need of a shake up, the beeb has gone all out and come up with a very exciting rota for the new season. Mosca, Julio Bashmore, B. Traits and Jordan Suckley will all be on rotation every week for the next 36 weeks - bringing some of their underground knowledge to the fore. Mosca mix and more details after the jump.
words: belcher | label: hemlock recordings
Hemlock Recordings boss and London based genre-bender Untold (a.k.a. Jack Dunning) settled down last year after a number of years of prolific output - but is set to release a new triptych of EPs on his label in 2012, entitled Changed in a Dynamic Environment. The first 12”, an unpredictably loud and crunchy offering set to drop April 9th, can be previewed below.
words: bex | photos: chris rubey | video: belcher
As the weather moves (very) slowly towards spring and we begin to shake off those second semester blues, a good night out is definitely welcome. After a month or so of great events, including Rodigan’s packed-out appearance at the Caves, Itchy Feet’s lively return to Studio 24 as well as High Contrast and Parov Stelar living up to expectations, things should be looking good for Edinburgh’s less-mainstream nightlife. But this year a host of the unique venues which define this city are facing closure. The most recent of these threatened spaces is one of Edinburgh’s best underground venues; the beloved Bongo Club. Keep on reading for more information, details on how you can help and a video interview with Ally Hill, the top dog..
words: hispanic rob | label: numbers
The first Numbers release of 2012 [NMBS17] beams down from the mothership in the form of Kodiak - “Spreo Superbus” - a debut from the mystereous london-based duo, which is set to drop on the 5th March. Read on after the jump for two mental preview videos (in true nmbrs style) and more info.
words: belcher | video: daniel swan | label: night slugs
With anticipation increasing as the drop of Jam City’s impending full-length Night Slugs debut draws ever closer - we have been treated to a sneak preview of the next instalment in the label’s unofficial release series. The new 12” white label, leaving Jam City fans with something to keep them hooked till May (when the album is set to drop) is being released on February 27th. Video and preview after the jump.
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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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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