Josh Crowe
- Apr 28, 2022
Sounds From The Other City Brings D-I-Y Culture To The Forefront
In 2005 the idea of ‘Sounds from the Other City’ was born, with the intention to do two simple things. Firstly, to celebrate and foreground the work of independent promoters in Salford and Manchester, shining a light on the people who work tirelessly to bring new music and artists to public attention, often with little recognition of that invaluable role they play. Secondly, to draw attention to the off-kilter beauty of Salford, the often overlooked ‘other city’ to Manchester
Rob Day
- Apr 28, 2022
'Dropping Spanners': An Interview with 40GRIT Records
A few months ago, a new venture exploded onto to scene in a flurry of breaks, hi-vis, wubs and polyfilla. 40GRIT Records, the combined efforts of Scart Lead and Toerag, was born, promising the freshest talent from producers up and down the country. Beginning with their free download series, the label has quickly advanced to the point of physical releases, with their first vinyl featuring Denham Audio and Groovy D. This Friday at Leeds venue Hifi, the 40GRIT boys will be takin
Rob Day
- Apr 28, 2022
Interview with alto radio: The New Studio Space in Leeds
There's nothing that we love to see more than new and exciting creative projects coming to life in Leeds. The city has always had a strong radio presence, from the longstanding Kmah Radio, to Leeds' first exclusively electronic FM station LDC radio, to Corn Exchange-based project Narr Radio. We've never been short of new and exciting sounds and sources to get them from. You can imagine our enthusiasm when we heard that, as of this year, previously remotely-run Leeds station a
Josh Crowe
- Apr 22, 2022
Sunflower Thieves New EP Explores Self-Discovery And Growth
Sunflower Thieves have shared their new EP ‘Someone To Be There For’ which is released with their latest single and video for ‘Grown Out Of You’. The EP will be released on vinyl via Leeds-based label ‘Come Play With Me’ and will include an exclusive bonus track, ‘Birthday’ (pre-order available - here). The EP sees Sunflower Thieves exploring themes of self-discovery and growth, navigating and reflecting on the past as well as looking towards the future as they touch upon fri
Josh Crowe
- Apr 22, 2022
LUXE: 4 RECORDS THAT HAVE SHAPED MY SOUND
Fast rising producer, DJ, and composer, LUXE, formally announced herself to the world with the blistering debut record ‘Belonging EP’. Across four tracks, the classically trained musician showcases an eclectic sound that draws upon the essence of breakbeat, progressive house, and trance. It’s a sonic identity that developed during her time spent in the northern dance hub of Manchester, where she refined her skills as part of the collective and events series B.L.O.O.M. Now the
BabyStep Magazine
- Apr 20, 2022
Patchworks: The Femme, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Party Coming to Bristol
This Thursday at The Jam Bar in Bristol, Bristol-based DJ and producer Muna will be stepping into the world of events with her debut party - Patchworks. Set up to provide a safe space for femme, trans and gender non-conforming members of the music community, Patchworks features a severely stacked lineup, with selectors coming in from Bristol to Berlin. Muna, Lillyhuu, Dani Whylie, DJ Ammi, Becky Woodcock, Winona, Sadsugar and Formella will be coming together to provide a high
Josh Crowe
- Apr 19, 2022
Work Party Welcomes Bailey Ibbs To Wharf Chambers This Friday
Following on from their our sell-out first dance at Assembly House, work party returns on the 22nd April at Wharf Chambers. They'll be joined by Italian-born London based producer Giulia Tess for her Leeds debut! Her versatile and unique style takes influence from jungle, dancehall and Southern Italian music, as seen on her genre-pushing release 200417 which featured a remix by Ross From Friends. Giulia’s earlier releases under her FKA alias DJ Tess, honed dubstep, dancehall
Josh Crowe
- Apr 19, 2022
Lu.Re Discusses How OCD Diagnosis Helped ShapeHer Latest EP
Lu.Re is a London-based vocalist, viola player, pianist and producer and her electronic soul has garnered support from DJ Target on Radio 1Xtra, BBC Introducing London, Beats 1, Rinse FM and Red Bull among others. The EP is influenced by the smokey lounge vibes of UK-jazz and the vocal-laden garage riddims of emerging artists such as Bklava & Ell Murphy, and inspired by an OCD diagnosis during lockdown. Lu.Re delivers five cuts of introverted, viola-laced 2-step and UKG with
Josh Crowe
- Apr 19, 2022
Getting To Know: The New Twentys
The New Twentys harness the liberating feeling of being young and bottle that bittersweet aftertaste of summers gone by. Rising out of the ashes of former bands, brothers, Harry and Jimmy Morris met fellow muso Chris Bourne through the cracks of the London music scene. As the conversational lyrics unraveled it was clear that everyone was on the same page, coming to terms with both industry and life frustration. Inspired by the same classic UK punk / new wave bands that came b
Josh Crowe
- Apr 19, 2022
Tracks That Shaped Our Sound: Alibi
The music of Alibi has become a mainstay in the BabyStep Studio, with a sound that wonderfully re-imagines the music of key figures in British Music throughout the years. The London based band are made up of Laurie Blayney, Stan Thompson, Connor Stratton-Darling, Joe Toone, and Mickey Casartelli came together with an idea of something more than the shaky times they were living in and started rehearsing together in a small, industrial estate in Charlton, London. We sat down
