Why You Need To Read Afriqua’s Principles of Black Music Tariq February 11, 2022 BlogPerusing through my inbox, I noticed the latest Ableton Newsletter introducing a news series of essays. 'Afriqua Presents Principles of Black Music' is a five part series and I look forward to the remaining par...
Throwback Mix-Mary Anne Hobbs – Breezeblock Dubstep Warz 2006 Tariq February 10, 2022 BlogAs a semi regular thing, we hope to bring you mixes that defined an era, a sound, a vibe. As its throwback Thursday, we throw it back to Mary Anne Hobbs infamous Breezeblock Dubstep Warz session, aired on BBC R...
The Attitude Is Everything charity is working to make dancefloors more accessible for the disabled Tariq February 5, 2022 BlogTo empower Disabled, Deaf and Neurodivergent people in music venues , a new charity called 'Attitude Is Everything' is building a network of promoters and venues along with training provision with the goal of m...
New Music Review: Tiger Tapping Feet Tariq February 3, 2022 BlogThe Chinese New Year took place on February the 1st 2022. To celebrate, a Bandcamp compilation ‘’Tiger Tapping Feet’ from the FINGERGAP label presents a mixed artist showcase of underground dance and electronic...
Streaming now available for Bandcamp users Tariq February 1, 2022 BlogBandcamp is the gift that keeps giving! Throughout the pandemic, the music and merch store has been a boost for artists and DJs. Now, Bandcamp ups it’s game by giving users the ability to livestream,Bandcam...
OTR Traxsource Picks 20 01 22 Tariq January 29, 2022 BlogIt's a House heavy selection in our Traxsource pick with tracks by Dusky, Mr Peacock and Saed Younani plus more.Click here for the Traxsource chartAnother week, another Traxsource top ten with heavywei...
You need to watch this video of Skratch Bastid, Melo D, Shortkut & Mell Starr cutting it up on the turntables Tariq January 26, 2022 BlogIf you love turntablism, this 24 min video is a must watch! Not only does Skratch Bastid and Co look they are having loads of fun, the routines are dope!This is a clip taken from a longer set as part of DJ ...
Cunning Interviews MC Chickaboo Tariq January 24, 2022 BlogBirmingham legend, pioneering Female MC and Rave veteran, MC Chickboo chats with Cunning on the We Are Hardcore podcast.If you want a glimpse into the early days of the UK dance music scene, this interview ...
Best of Juno Download 22.01.22 Tariq January 22, 2022 BlogWe got a bit carried away and put together a 30 track chart of tunes to make our Best of Juno Download 22.01.22 round up! https://www.junodownload.com/charts/dj/1061017-Beats_From_Brum/7498120-Chart/In th...
Mix of the week- Strange Rollers- This is 89-95 Tariq January 20, 2022 BlogAfter featuring a mix by Strange Rollers just a week or so ago, we stumbled across this series of short megamixes 'This is 89-95' and we can't stop listening! Listen Here https://strangerollers.bandcamp.com/alb...
