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Scritti Politti live and intimate

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Roberto Rodriguez delivers the deep house album of the year.

Roberto Rodriguez has been on my radar for a while now as a house producer to watch and he’s just released his debut album ‘Dawn‘ (buy it). He’s all about the warm, synthy deep house and, as Juno said, nu-disco … Continue reading

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R.I.P. Donna Summer

Following the most soulful weekend of my life, this week brings the tragic news of the death of Donna Summer. I really don’t know how to describe what I feel when these musical legends pass away. I’ve literally grown up … Continue reading

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Day 3 @ Southport

Sunday funday arrived too soon but there was plenty to see and experience yet. We were back in the Powerhouse by 2.30 for the brilliant Souldynamic duo – bouncing uplifting house with several vodkas. They handed over to Josh Milan … Continue reading

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Day two @ Southport

Well, all I can say is wow! Saturday was a late start and we cruised on down to the Pavilion for Jill Scott. Most entertaining was the en masse dancing in the warm up. Jill is a true artist, poet, … Continue reading

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Southport Day One

The soul train

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Southport Weekender bound

The day has finally come. Way back when I was living in NZ I remember reading on forums and in magazines about the legendary Southport Weekender. The DJ and live line-ups, the community, the love and most of all the … Continue reading

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A mix of some house music

Here’s a mix done on a wet grey Sunday afternoon…enjoy.         Tracklisting for those who might wanna seek out some new music: 1. Malcolm McLaren – Call A Wave (Massimino Loppoli Mix) 2. Brendan P – Your … Continue reading

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Time for some Disclosure

I recently blogged Jessie Ware’s “Runnin”.  A contender for single of the year if ever I heard one. On the flip of that is the Disclosure remix which took it in a seriously new direction. Disclosure are brothers Guy and … Continue reading

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The power of a great song for Alexandra Burke

Here’s Alexandra Burke with an acoustic cover of Janet Jackson’s “Let’s Wait Awhile”. I’m a big Janet fan but this song always needed a stronger voice – which Alexandra now delivers – gorgeous.  All is almost forgiven for her last … Continue reading

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