BabyStep Magazine
- Jun 24, 2022
Time Trial Hit Freedom Mills for Debut Event Tomorrow Night
Get your running shoes and stop watches at the ready, because tomorrow night marks the debut venture of new Leeds-based promoters Time Trial, in which they will be welcoming the Geneva based speed devil Hermeth for his debut Leeds appearance. The night promises a relentless onslaught of high octane break, bass electro and maybe even donk from a trio of ruthless selectors. First up on the bill is Leeds mainstay Savvy, who will be bringing the electro, breaks and hard drum to g
Rob Day
- Jun 22, 2022
Four Tet Wins Royalties Dispute With Domino Records
Ownership and fairness has been a hotly debated topic within music in recent years. With the rise of streaming, the old rules of the industry no longer apply, creating huge grey areas around what it means to own music in the 21st century when you can no longer hold it in your hand. Many artists have fallen victim to this ambiguity, but one notable case has attracted significant public attention was that of Kieran Hebden aka Four Tet last year. In 2001, he signed two albums to
Rob Day
- Jun 22, 2022
Track of the Day: Scart Lead - ‘Worm Patrol’ on ME1 Records
Born in Medway and now based in London, ME1 Records have been providing a steady stream of undeniable bangers for quite some time and, after a brief hiatus, the team are back with the goods. Today sees the release of ‘Worm Hole’ - the latest heat from London based producer Scart Lead. If you know Scart Lead, then you’ll be no stranger to clean cut breaks and piercing subs. ‘Worm Patrol’ goes back to the basics, with a sharp, stripped back breakbeat style reminiscent of early
Rob Day
- Jun 21, 2022
Booty Frooty: Gunfinger Food Announce New Sub Label
London based label Gunfinger Food has been providing a solid supply of ice cold cuts since 2020. From acid and electro to breaks and trance, the label has offered wide array of cosmic sounds since it began, but founder Lex G is looking beyond to something new. Promising bouncy beats and playful sounds of Ghettotech/Electro, Hardcore, Footwork and Jungle, Booty Frooty is a bold foray into all things up tempo. Announced as a sub label to Gunfinger Food, the project will see its
Josh Crowe
- Jun 20, 2022
Tune Of The Day: Fake Love By Club Asylum
Club Asylum is the name of UK garage musician Jeremy Sylvester. They were originally a duo which consisted of Sylvester and Paul Emanuel. After the duo decided to go their separate ways, Sylvester continued to produce and remix under the Club Asylum moniker as a solo artist, and is still active to the present day. The duo scored their first chart entry in 1998 with "Freek Me Up", a bootleg vinyl release of the Jodeci song "Freek'n You", which reached No. 92 on the UK Singles
Josh Crowe
- Jun 20, 2022
Echo Beach: Tracks That Shaped Our Sound
Echo Beach are the synth-pop outfit that formed in early 2021 and has been making waves ever since in Leeds and beyond following the release of their dreamy debut single ‘Sea of Glass’. Their latest track 'Who Are You Now' is our tune of the week, with lyrics of longing that are blared out to a sonic backdrop of synth heaven. The band have gained support from the likes of XS Manchester’s Shell Zenner and Jim Salveson, Charlie Ashcroft’s Amazing Radio show. Their music is pro
Rob Day
- Jun 17, 2022
Ducie Street Warehouse Announce Interactive Ableton Sessions
Manchester's Ducie Street Warehouse has just announced a collaboration with music production software trainers Ableton User Group. Over the next few weeks, the venue will play host to a series of interactive user sessions for aspiring producers of all ability levels to build their production skills with Ableton Live. These sessions will be run by a team of trained Ableton veterans, bringing a plethora of experience ranging across genres, from hip hop to electronic dance music
Josh Crowe
- Jun 14, 2022
Yoshino Shigihara: Tracks That Shaped My Sound
Yama Warashi is the musical project of Yoshino Shigihara. She is a Japanese artist from London with a degree in Graphic Design and Moving Image from Kyoto Seika University in Japan. The name refers to a small child-like spirit that lives in the mountains. Yoshino Shigiharas latest album blends warped electronics (via pals Vanishing Twin) and tribal African beats, updating Japanese Folkfor the 21st century. It's an album on craving the natural beauty of home whilst looking at
Oli Palmer
- Jun 13, 2022
Above Below Review: The Hand Crafted Festival On The Rise
As celebrations swept the nation to commemorate the Queen’s 70th year on the throne, it was only just the second year of Above Below - but that didn't stop it truly capturing the imagination of the 600 strong party goers that poured into the festival. Situated deep within the luscious landscapes of the Chiltern Hills, Above Below is a 3 day festival that encapsulates the creative, musical and environmental dreams of a tight-knit friendship group. Through well thought out well
BabyStep Magazine
- Jun 10, 2022
Fitzroy Holt releases New single 'Medicine'
After just one self-released single, the heart-wrenching blues and soul of ‘Kelly’, Fitzroy Holt has begun a new deal with rock ‘n’ roll champions This Feeling Records. He releases his new single ‘Medicine’ today. It’s early days for the Wolverhampton-based singer-songwriter, but he’s already building grassroots support. His first major airplay came from BBC Introducing, while shows with Dylan John Thomas and Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard plus a set at the Isle of Wight introduced
