Thursday 8 December 2011

Arrowstothesky December 2011 Mix

Yes yes! A fresh Thursday mixtual in from our fellow Oonst resident and master of musical syncing Arrowstothesky.

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Arrowstothesky aka Roscoe Williamson has taken a superbly fresh take on his winter mixtuals "Devotedwinter mix" opening up with some of the freshest house music you could need to warm your winter baubles. Moving on to french feeling filter beauts and a hint of techno and then subtly returning you to the free range fresh again to let you know just where he's at right now.

Get on the Soundcloud player with accompanying download link and track listing below for a wee listen and look out for his new Ep dropping in early 2012.

Devotedwinter mix by arrowstothesky

Track listing:

Wait And See - Kris Menace Remix
By Holy Ghost!

Ryyk
By Mario & Vidis

Manic
By Azari & Iii

Hungry For The Power (Jamie Jones Ridge Street Mix)
By Azari & Iii

Lycra
By Kolombo

Shine On
By Broke One

Yeah!
By Boys Noize

Space Ballad (T.E.E.D Remix)
By Fur Coat & Argenis Brito

Dont Go
By Puzique

Yearning
By Black Van

Air France - Gucci Vump Remix
By Art Nouveau

We Are You In The Future
By Martyn

Friday 2 December 2011

Lively first Birthday with Style of Eye & Breach

Last minute one for the Friday night crew.

Lively will be celebrating it's first birthday this evening at The Nest in Dalston with special guests Breach and Style of Eye joining hosts and residents Rachel Barton and Christian Nockall.
It is also the last lively for the foreseeable future so is sure to be a seriously lively session.

Check out details on the flyer at the bottom of the page as well as these two superb pod casts put together by Rachel Barton each featuring an interview as well as a few choice tracks from each of tonight's headliners.

Both Style of Eye and Breach are certainly experts when it comes to smashing parties and both of them together in the Nest is going to be very special, Rachel and Nockall aint to shabby on the ones and two's either so make sure you pop in and say hello if your heading out in East London tonight.

Safe weekends y'all!
O
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Lively With Style of Eye by Rachel Barton

Lively Podcast - BrEaCh by Rachel Barton

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Friday 25 November 2011

Friday Mixtuals - Heidi's warm your winter up jam session + Chris James Mix

Every one loves Heidi, from the early days of Phonica, selecting choice cuts for the everyday punters to now....taking over the world with gigs in cities far and wide, a jacking'ly good BBC Radio 1 show and even the release of her first and very well reviewed mix compilation back in June. She has certainly shown us how it should be done.

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And we were very pleased to see this pop up pon di web this morning. Heidi's "Warm up your winter Jam session". Cranking this one very loud in the office right now, jammed with house and jackophile beauties including the delightful new track "No More Secrets" from Chris James, no release date on this track yet but we'll keep you posted. Suggest getting this mix on the down load now. Check it on the Soundcloud player below.

Heidi - Warm your winter up jam session. by Heidi-dj

Talking of Chris James, this selector treat below posted last week by the man himself is also one worth getting on the pod player as soon as. Pumped full of quality house gems including one of his own originals "If She only knew" as well as the superb track "Lovin together" by Chris's other project alongside Dan Pearce (better known to most as the very talented Eats Everything) as Coat of Arms.

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Again get it on the Soundcloud player below and get on the download sharpish. Check out more fresh musicals from Chris over at his Souncloud page here.

Chris James - ALiVE Recordings Podcast 2.21 November 2011 by Chris James Mixes

Track List-
1. DELETE - SLO-MO GIRL (FUR COAT AFTER DARK AFTER HOUR MIX) (GET PHYSICAL)
2. TAPESH - MOVIN (CHRIS JAMES REFIX) (ALIVE RECORDINGS)
3. MANIK - SHE WATCHES ME (CULPRIT)
4. NTFO & RHADOW - GROOVY BABY (SINTOPE)
5. MIGUEL CAMPBELL - BABY I GOT IT (RICHY AHMED REMIX) (HOT CREATIONS)
6. TOM BUDDEN - ROCK TONIGHT (MP3)
7. TIM GREEN - SWAMP GIRL (REBELLION)
8. OSKAR OFFERNAN - FLUFFER (RUSS YALLOP EDIT) (MP3)
9. CHRIS JAMES - IF SHE ONLY KNEW (MP3)
10. ANDRE CROM & MARTIN DAWSON - NEED U BACK (EXPLOITED)
11. COAT OF ARMS - LOVIN TOGETHER (PETS RECORDINGS)

Thursday 24 November 2011

Congaloid 001 "Alki Bamba"

Big news! As we mentioned a few weeks ago our main man and Italian Stallion brother Solo has just started up his own label "Congaloid" for which we are very excited in hearing all the superb tunage he has lined up to drop on it. Check out the man himself below pinching the proverbial apple of life.

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Solo aka Stefano Ritteri has been toying with the idea of pushing the sounds he loves on his own label for a while now and we are very happy he has followed through with it. He is certainly a man of taste and i am certain this is going to be the case on all the upcoming releases he has lined up for you.

First up in Congoloid's world take over is the below track "Alki Bamba" from Solo himself featuring fellow Italian duo Deepshakerz. It is definitely a percussive fest for those who like a serious groove as well as keeping things very fresh and clean.
Remix duties coming from Doomwork on the B side move things a little more onto the dance floor and add their own unique twist completing the package very nicely.

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Congaloid001 by Congaloid Records

I'm not going to chat any more about it as you can listen to a clip on the Soundcloud player above and the Congaloid team want to hear your feedback and thoughts. Have a listen and let them know what you're saying.
It's out now and available at all good download stores with the beatport link here.


Peas.

O
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Monday 14 November 2011

Round Table Knights - Autumn Mix 2011

Been waiting on this to drop for a good wee while now. Every ones favorite bearded Swiss duo The Round Table Knights return with their latest mix edition for Autum 2011. This one is straight on my i pod. I was expecting it to be a keeper as is with all the mix tapes these guys put together but i've just checked the track list and i'm only 30 minutes in and i already know this is very special.

Feel good disco sounds and some of my favorite hip hop jams open us up leading on to the house tip a little later. Check it for what will be the first of many plays on the Mixcloud player below.... and for the I phone crew, make sure you download the Mixcloud app and back it up for those non 3G listening opportunities. Or get on over to their official site here for the down load file.

This is what i call a seriously quality mix tape.

Wednesday 9 November 2011

Walk The Night returns + WTN promo Mix from Benedict Bull

Walk the Night returns to London this Sunday 13th November. Taking place at The London Fields pub, 137 Mare Street Hackney E8 3RH.

Walk the night is definitely a party that brings quality in it's musical selection. From its early days back in 2006 bringing the rare event of a decent party session to my home ends of Camberwell, Walk the Night has since hosted hoe downs at some of the best venues across the country. Residents Alex Egan and Benedict Bull (formally known as the DJ duo Skull Juice) have graced many a dance floor in their own right with sets laid down for Bugged out, Optimo, Fabric and the legendary Trash to name but a few.

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Since ceasing as a back to back duo they continue to pursue many a musical projects solo stylee with Ben a familiar face at London's Phonica records over the past 5 years where he continues to hold down every thing that is house like and waxy. Alex continues to produce under a number of aliases such as Astronomer as well as a forthcoming Ep release as The Draughtsman.

I'm really glad to hear that this party is returning so make sure you get down to the London Fields pub for what is sure to be evening of uniquely open minded music with Ben And Alex doing what they do best....playing a seriously good selection of records.

And just to prove what i mean by a seriously good selection of records, check out the below player for a promo mix knocked up by Benedict Bull in anticipation of the return of this legendary party. Full party deets at the bottom of the page and on their web space here.




Walk The Night Returns!

Resident DJs Alex Egan & Benedict Bull

Sunday 13th November
4pm-1am
The London Fields Pub, 137 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 3RH.

www.walkthenight.co.uk

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DJ Sneaks #18 Two Charming Men

Another fresh DJ Sneaks mix and pic today sent through from our Irish friends Two Charming Men.
The boys are busy as ever working hard in the studio with remixes upcoming on Top Billin for
Lorcan Mak and MiSK as well as a number of originals now available on their Soundcloud here.

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As well as the production tip the guys aka Niall
D'arcy and Conor Conroy have also been assisting Irish dance music heart throb (thought I'd slip that in) Lorcan Mak on the build up to his label launch for Stay Hungry Records, keep an eye out for stuff dropping on SHR soon.

The Kicks.

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Superb pair of retro re release Nike Air Pegasus 89s which i believe belong to Niall. The Pegasus first made popular in the early 90s has seen a big
resurrection recently with the retros dropping in a number of new colour ways and it's similarity in style and popularity to the Air Max 90 meaning there's likely to be more colours to come.

The Mix.


Packed with a lot of jack this one as well as featuring one of their own original tracks "I want" currently doing the rounds with love from NT89 and more. crack it on loud as a pre weekend warm up.18 large house tracks of the moment taking you through to an even bigger ending Two Charming Men: DJ Sneaks Mix // November 2011 by Two Charming Men

Track Listing -

1-Mark Farina - Radio (Phil Weeks Dub)
2-DJ Deep & Jovonn - Back In The Dark (Original Mix)
3-Tom Budden - Tree Dance (Original Mix)
4-Michel De Hey Vs. M.I.R.K.O. - Give Me Light (Rodriguez Jr. Remix)
5-Two Charming Men - I Want (Original Mix)
6-Classixx - Into The Valley (Julio Bashmore Remix)
7-Justin Martin & Ardalan - Lezgo (Original Mix)
8-Munnibrotherz - Moon Chon Chayoh (Zombie Disco Squad Remix)
9-Evil Nine - Little Prince (Original Mix)
10-Mosca - Done Me Wrong (Original Mix)
11-Frankie Grimes - Upgrade (Original Mix)
12-Gregor Salto & DJ Gregory - Vem Rembola (Main Acid Mix)
13-NT89 - Persian (Original Mix)
14-Jagerverb - Magnum (Original Mix)
15-Kriscuk - The Beginning (Two Charming Men Remix)
16-Todd Edwards - Saved My Life (Original Mix)
17-D. Turk & Doc Link - No Good For Me (Guy Robin Remix)
18-Double 99 - RIP Groove (Vocal Mix Feat. Top Cat)


O.

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Friday 4 November 2011

Stuart Braybrooke November Mix

Got this tasty mix session sent through from Stuart Braybrooke earlier this week. Thought I'd post it up for you as it is one hell of a quality mix, extremly tight and also features a number of his own production works. A peak time boucer this one so get it on loud if you're planning on heading out this evening.

Stuart is also one of the first
DJs to pull me to the House music side. His relentless battle to bring quality house music nights to the towns of Ipswich and Colchester managed to capture me as a young fresh faced 18 year old working the bar tender rounds of Ipswich after stumbling my way out of high school a good few years back ( I think it was the dropping of DJ Sneak's "Fix my Sink" at his night F.U.N.K.Y that snagged me).

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Stuart has a serious
repertoire behind him when it comes to gracing the wheels of steel. Starting his career in the mid 90s with residencies at pretty much all the clubs and house venues worth mentioning back in my home town of Ipswich as well as in his home town of Colchester. With appearances at far too many venues and parties to list since. Including playing as part of Fat Boy Slim's Palookaville tour and more recently a 3 month 8 gig stint in Ibiza. Any way, get on over to his web site here and check out his upcoming gigs as well as a chunk full of his own productions. Make sure you get a listen to his most recent Amsterdam inspired November 2011 mix on the Soundcloud player below. Track listing also below the player. I've cracked in a YouTube play of "Fix My Sink" below that as well as it's a tune that needs posting.
O



Amsterdam Inspired mix Nov 2011 FREE DOWNLOAD by stuartbraybrooke

Track list

1. DJ Oliver$ -
Doin Ya Thing
2.
Braybrooke - Marimba Vibes
3. Jamie Woon - Lady Luck (Frank Rizardo Edit)
4.
Taras Van D Voorde - The Game
5.
KOT - Finally (Sandy Rivera & Simon Mattsons 2011 Remix)
6. MK - Burning (Round Table Knights Remix)

7.
PolyRhythm - Afro Cuba
8.
Mastiksoul - Yakuba
9.
Dynamik Dave & BaAus - La Melodia
10. Max
Morotto - Pump up the jam (Alfred Azzetto Re-Work)
11.
Aly Us - Follow Me (Richard Dinsdale mix)
12. DJ Gregory & Gregor
Salto - Paris Luanda
13 .
Braybrooke - Chocolate Air
14.
Nouveau Yorican - Nueva
15 DJ Oliver$ -
Doin Ya Thing


And a serious classic for your ears as well......

DJ Sneak - "Fix My Sink"

Thursday 3 November 2011

Exhibition #2 + Yoghurt Warrior Mix

Exhibition is back for it's second instalment tonight at the Star Of Kings, London. With special guests including the very talented Casino Times (we had them down to Oonst last week and they smashed it), Hyper Dub signed Ossie, blog king Pelski and a good few more. Check out the Facebook event here and the flyer below for full details.

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More importantly Djs and clothing Brand Yoghurt Warrior (aka Jimmy Herrtage (sharkbait) & James Levey) will also be gracing the Exhibition floor again alongside launching they're new Yoghurt Warrior designed Hush House Ts at the event. If you don't know of Hush House get on over to their site here and check out the empire these little bass monkey have been creating over the past few years. Yoghurt Warrior will be selling the Ts on the night as well as showcasing their new range. Well worth a sneaky peak. Hush House are known for they're sweet Ts but i think this has to be my favorite so far. Check out the preview below modelled by Yoghurt Warrior's very own next top model Jimmy Herrtage aka Sharkbait.

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Exhibition mix Vol 2 - Yoghurt Warrior
is
available on the below Mixcloud player with Track listing available on the player and over at the Mixcloud site. Peace!

DJ Sneaks #17 Si Tew + New Album

Back again with a fresh DJ Sneaks Mix for you today from UK producer and Dj Si Tew.

We got sent through Si's new album "When The Clouds Ran Away" a few weeks back and after the first very impressive listen we decided to see if the man likes his kicks. Turns out he indeed does and he's sent us over a superb DJ Sneaks edition as well as the album preview below that.

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We're loving the album a lot, with a perfect laying out of atmospheric electronic sounds, hip hop freshness and general soulful goodness. Get on a preview listen of the album at the bottom of the page and go buy it. Its out now on Atzjazz records and after a listen on the below Soundcloud player i think you'll agree it is definitely worth your pennies

Si's Kicks.

Another very nice pair of air max 90s to the Sneaks catalogue. From the mad but very cool colour scheme on these I'm guessing they are custom IDs but let me know if I'm wrong there. Good to see they are getting worn as well.

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Si sent a wee quote over with the pic as well.

"I love a bright pair of air max, even though these are a little mashed up they are still getting worn on the daily!"

Si's Mix-

A great selection once again taking things off the usual run of housier stuff we post with most DJ Sneaks editions. Si's mix is as eclectic in tracks as his album sounds which really shows where he's coming from musically. Definitely one for playing out loud.

Get a listen on the Mixcloud player below with Track listing available on the Mixcloud site



Si Tew - "when the clouds ran away"

A full listen to this is a must. Make sure you get over to Si's web site here and grab yourself a copy.

Si Tew - When The Clouds Ran Away by Atjazz Record Company

Monday 24 October 2011

Oli D.A.B & Robin November 2011 Mix + Oonst update

Yo.

Been long enough waiting for this one. As we mentioned a few posts back, this Friday (28th Oct) is the return of our own party Oonst taking place at The Horse and Groom, Curtain Road, London. We will be welcoming the very talented West Norwood Cassette Library as well as the excellent Casino times alongside residents Arrowstothesky and ourselves.

To get you all in the mood we have put together a little live mix laid down by myself and Robin in Corsica studios last week (big up to the Corsica crew for the free studio time :-) .

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Mix and download link on the below Soundcloud player. and full Oonst details over here on the Facebook event as well as on the flyer at the bottom of the page.

Enjoy!

Oli D.A.B & Robin November 2011 Mix by Oli D.A.B & Robin

Track List
1- Medlar "Terrell" (Bicep's Brooklyn shuffle edit)
2- Casino Times "That's the Truth"
3- Coat of Arm "Is this something"
4- Ears Everything "Entrance Song" (slg rmx)
5- Stimming/h.o.s.h"my shadow"
6- Adam Port "Weekend" (original mix)
7- Wbeeza “Laying Here”
8- Ben Westbeech “Something for the weekend”(foss/Robert ja rmx)
9- Salt City Orchestra “The Book” (hard back dub)
10- Waifs & Strays “Yeah Yeah”
11- J Phlip “Fever” (krl mix)
12- Andrew butler & Sean J Wright “Forevermore”
13- Trikski & Ernesto “Good Time to Pray” (Axel Bowman rmx)
14- Agaric“No way I know I feel” (Axel Bowman remix)
15 - Homework“Rally Racquet Club” (Alias Jonez / Oli $ rmx)

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Thursday 20 October 2011

Reebok Classics Competition - Exclusive Party W/ Jack Beats + More

Competition Time.

One of my first pairs of proper kicks at the age of approximately 12 was a pair of Reebok Pump Omni Lites and possibly due to the fact that at the time, as well as being the coolest trainers in school I honestly thought that they made me jump higher, I have therefore been a massive fan of the Reebok classics range ever since. I re lived my childhood love of them by owning an exact pair of the Omni lights I had as a kid a few years back and have also recently added a pink and white pair of Reebok pump court victories to my collection. So I am super hyped to let you know that Reebok are back on it with their New Classic Lite range.


Check out the below image featuring the new Reebok SL flip to get an idea of the new but classic stylings.


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And what better way to celebrate this than with a proper knees up courtesy of Reebok.


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Reebok classics have just announced a seriously tasty shindig taking place at a secret location in London town on October the 26th and have given us a pair of tickets to offer out to a lucky winner. The party will include sets from the mighty Jack Beats, Bluey Robinson and headlined by Labrinth whos synth feast - half step banger of a single “Earthquake” is out this weekend and I guarantee will be flying up the charts very soon.



Winning those tickets……

All you have to do to enter the draw is mail us at hello@olidabandrobin.info and let us know why you want the tickets. Most creative answer will be picked by Robin and his art schooled imagination. Winners will be picked next Monday 24th. Please note that the prize does not include transport or accommodation. However the tickets do enter two people to this exclusive invite only show that I’m sure Reebok will be laying down in the finest possible way.


Get on over to The Reebok site for more details of what they have going on here as well as the Facebook page and the exclusive JD Sports range Here