Nice.

Old Skool Garage Vibes etc etc

The last week in January saw a week of national celebrations of independent venues up and down the country, aptly named Independent Venue Week. Bands, record labels and promoters joined forces to put on special gigs to proudly show off these local institutes. Leeds’ offering was a Friday night at The Library: A small, intimate space which under any other circumstance would be a good thing, though not when you’re making unwanted eye contact with a guitarist’s manboob as I found myself with first band; Fizzler, a chaotic disorder of pubescent battering of instruments. The night took a bizarre turn with second act on the bill, Perfect Crimes. Complete with the type of wailing an Axl Rose tribute would be proud of and guitar solos reminiscent of that era, Perfect Crimes took the audience down a completely alternate route of rock. Forever Cult cranked the night up a notch, beating the proverbial shit out of their instruments. A blend of indie riffs, grungy vocals and the kind of drum beats that perforate the ear drum, this trio are the epitome of angry excitement. Their second single, ‘Suntrap’ was released to coincide with Independent Venue Week and shows that these lads can also do smooth, surfer crooning, before unleashing another bout of thrash that induces some form of bodily movement throughout an audience. Following from Forever Cult, were their noisier, messier counterparts and tonight’s headliners; Allusondrugs. These five guys, amped up the grunge in a raw and visceral set. It wasn’t all primitive battering, Plasters – arguably their best song – is the sonic equivalent of being bathed in sunlight. The night culminated with Allusondrugs’ lead singer picking the suited bassist up by the ankles and twirling him round, with him still playing in time with the rest – quite a sight to behold and quite the feat of musicianship.

Taken from the Illum Sphere EP 'Spectre Vex' released April 21st on Ninja Tune. Two of my personal favourite producers combine to provide a glorious sonic embrace.

Adesse Versions - Freaks of the Industry Adesse Versions bringing another sure-fire killer EP out!

A cold, dark Thursday evening in Huddersfield, wishing I was in the sun anywhere.

I've been a 'fan' of skateboarding as a thing for years, but some of what this guy does is almost revolutionary in approach. A unique way at looking at things. Most people won't care, but personally this is pretty mind blowing.

This whole EP is utter hip-shaking, chilled bliss! A1) Greymatter Ft. Sophie Brown - Give Up (Never Gonna) A2) KRL Ft. Sarah Blake - The Game B1) Homeboy - Space Lift B2) Ishmael - Luomo Released 12" Vinyl - 22 - 11 -13 WOLF WOLF WOLF WOLF WOLF

UNKNWN - Tucker

Big slab of tech house on a Sunday

New Laszlo Dancehall. Ahh yeh!