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Dez Rez

pic via (dez dickerson to prince’s left) citinite‘s new release is something of a lost classic. Taken from the film Purple Rain, Dez Dickerson’s track ‘Modernaire’ has been an unreleased collectors item for the past 24 years. “Without a doubt,… Continue reading

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A temporary break in my self-imposed Wire-fast

The why is it. The why is what makes journalism an adult game. The why is what makes policy coherent and useful. The why is what transforms bureaucrats and foot soldiers and political leaders into viable instruments of rational and… Continue reading

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People at the End of Time

This is my biggest tune right now. Hitting that beautiful sweet spot between 80′s analog funk, early electro and UK hiphop, Reflections On Creation & Bass‘ new track has caused ructions everytime we’ve played it. Whereas other Quaid productions have… Continue reading

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Black Moses and the Promised land

Andria Lisle, looks at Memphis’ incredible musical legacy in today’s Guardian. As the legend goes, if you plant your pocket change on the silty banks of the lower Mississippi River, copper and silver trees will spring up overnight. Maybe that’s… Continue reading

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Wednesday Night People

Aint it Black, last night, was it’s usual explosive mix of eclectic music and up-for-it party crowd. I don’t think I’ve ever had so much fun deejaying, it’s like a massive, slightly mad house party. The best thing about it,… Continue reading

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The Booming System

Lyle Owerko has an incredible gallery of Boomboxes, charting a timeline from the street to it’s deified position in Hiphop mythology. (via notcot) Check out the rest here Or visit his myspace

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Theo Parrish is an angry man.

Underground dance music, which is not controlled by the industry directly, is where we exist, but also have a lot of control, because to get music out we have to start our own labels usually. But the copying goes on… Continue reading

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On & On

Manni’s blog ‘Those City Nights‘ is one of the best researched and consistently well written music blogs out there. The level of detail and work that goes into it, puts most blogs to shame. Today there is a great interview… Continue reading

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Leaving for Ile De Re

Summer ‘olidays were always sweeter when they lasted two full weeks and were part of a massive 6-8 week break. As it is, ten days out of the city sounds like as close to perfect as anything I can truly… Continue reading

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Quaid in Full

Best known for his excursions into the outer limits of scifi electronics and freaky remixes, Joseph Quaid returns this week with a mix highlighting the influences and aspirations of the firemusic sound. It’s a head-y brew of deep detroit flavoured… Continue reading

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