Profiles, mixes, interviews and reviews from across the UK underground scene.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: SOUNDCLOUD STEEZ VOL.4

2014-08-21T16:06:00.001+01:00

In the fourth volume of my ‘Soundcloud Steez’ column for Loose Synths, I picked out tracks from Boothroyd, Fallow, William Skeng, Preditah and Tom E Vercetti as some of my favourite online finds over the last month.

Have a read / listen over at LS here: http://loosesynths.com/featured-post/2014/08/soundcloud-steez-vol-4/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: PICK YOUR OWN @ HYPONIK - JULY '14

2014-08-07T16:42:00.002+01:00

Picked out tracks from both Gundam and Local Action signee Finn in July’s staff picks over at Hyponik. Some cracking selections from the rest of the crew as ever too!

Read in full here: http://hyponik.com/features/pick-july/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: SCORCHER

2014-08-07T16:34:00.003+01:00

Ahead of the release of his new single ‘Work Get It’ alongside Wretch 32 and Mercston, I caught up with Scorcher on his music, acting and the challenges facing grime MCs today for Hyponik.

Read in full here: http://hyponik.com/features/explosive-scorcher/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: LIFE AT 140 #21 - BOOFY & LEMZLY DALE

2014-07-29T17:27:00.000+01:00

In the second of a series of label-focused ‘Life at 140’ columns for Clash Music, I spoke to Bristol duo Boofy & Lemzly Dale about their city, the formation of Sector 7 Sounds and even asked them to pick out their favourite dub plates too.

Read in full at Clash here: http://www.clashmusic.com/features/life-at-140-sector-7-sounds-special

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: ROPE - 'COTHAM WARRIOR' / 'SLUGFACE'

2014-07-23T17:42:00.001+01:00

Reviewed Rope’s debut EP and inaugural transmission for new Bristol imprint Parison Records, featuring co-production work from Sentiment on ‘Slugface’ and remixes of ‘Cotham Warrior’ from Trouble & Bass duo Klient and fellow Bristol-based grime head Boycott.

Read up in full here: http://hyponik.com/reviews/rope-cotham-warrior-slugface-parison-records/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: SPECIAL STAGE AUDIO - 'CAKE TRAY VOL.1'

2014-07-09T17:48:00.001+01:00

Reviewed the first volume of Special Stage Audio’s ‘Cake Tray’ EP series, featuring tracks from William Skeng, Dellity, Secundus and Nammy Wams for Hyponik - really individual takes on instrumental grime.

Read up in full here: http://hyponik.com/reviews/special-stage-audio-cake-tray-vol-1-special-stage-audio/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: SOUNDCLOUD STEEZ VOL.3

2014-07-08T12:46:00.001+01:00

In the third volume of my 'Soundcloud Steez' column for Loose Synths, I picked out five of my best discoveries over the past month. Tracks from Rope, DJAO, Impey, T_A_M and Pedro 123 all feature.

Read up in full here: http://loosesynths.com/featured-post/2014/07/soundcloud-steez-vol-3/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: LIFE AT 140 #020 - MADAM X // BPM

2014-07-04T16:55:00.001+01:00

In the first of a number of label-focused 'Life At 140' features for Clash Music, I spoke to Madam X about her recent 'Kaizen Movements' compilation and the defining moments behind her Manchester-based party & label BPM.

Read in full here: http://www.clashmusic.com/features/life-at-140-madam-x-and-her-kaizen-movements

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: PICK YOUR OWN @ HYPONIK - JUNE '14

2014-07-02T23:13:00.001+01:00

Plucked for tracks from Mumdance & Novelist and the excellent El Mahdy Jr in June's staff picks at Hyponik, in and amongst some pretty expansive choices from the rest of the writing staff too.

Read in full here: http://hyponik.com/features/pick-june/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: MADAM X - KAIZEN MOVEMENTS VOL.1

2014-06-30T14:04:00.001+01:00

Reviewed Madam X's 10-track 'Kaizen Movements Vol.1' compilation for Hyponik last week. Featuring tracks from the likes of Murlo, Sudanim, Timbah and BPM starlet G.S. One, it represents a really exciting look at contemporary UK club music.

Read in full at Hyponik here: http://hyponik.com/reviews/madam-x-kaisen-movements-vol-1-free-download/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: IMPEY x SONIC ROUTER

2014-06-17T17:58:00.000+01:00

Drafted in London-based producer Impey to provide the latest Sonic Router mix following the release of his debut 12'' on Sector 7 Sounds this week. For all the instrumental grime currently making headlines, 'Bangclap' / '4titude' is some of the best - the mix is one to remember too.

Read / listen at SR here: http://www.sonicrouter.com/2014/06/sr-mix-173-impey-sector-7-sounds/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: HYPONIK STAFF PICKS - MAY '14

2014-06-06T18:07:00.001+01:00

Opted for tracks from Last Japan and Samename in May's staff picks for Hyponik, which also features a healthy selection from all the regular contributors.

Read up in full here: http://hyponik.com/features/pick-may/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: LIFE AT 140 - FLOWDAN

2014-06-03T17:46:00.002+01:00

I caught up with legendary MC Flowdan in my Life At 140 column for Clash this month. We spoke about his debut EP on Hyperdub, 'Serious Business', and I got him to pick out his three favourite tracks to vocal in a rave.

Read up in full here: http://www.clashmusic.com/features/life-at-140-flowdan-interview-special

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: AIR MAX '97

2014-05-27T17:46:00.002+01:00

Really happy to be back on mix series duty again for Sonic Router. Following the release of his debut EP 'Progress and Memory' on Liminal Sounds this week, I got Australian producer Air Max '97 to put together a special mix for the site & wrote a little introduction to his talents too.

Read up & stream his mix in full here: http://www.sonicrouter.com/2014/05/sr-mix-170-air-max-97-liminal-sounds/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: INTERVIEW w ELIJAH

2014-05-21T16:47:00.002+01:00

I've interviewed Elijah quite a few times over the last four years but, to coincide with the release of he and Skilliam's FabricLive mix, I spent some time in conversation with him to talk about his achievements, grime and the future for Butterz.

Read it in full here: http://hyponik.com/features/id-rather-dj-kent-idaho-conversation-elijah/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: KAHN & NEEK x TRAP

2014-05-14T17:20:00.001+01:00

Was asked to start writing occasional pieces for Trap Magazine last month and it's an honour to say my first double-pager was reserved for two of Bristol's best (and my favourite) underground producers, Kahn & Neek.

You can read the interview from pages 33-35 (+ in the print magazine): http://issuu.com/trapmagazine/docs/trap_19

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: SOUNDCLOUD STEEZ VOL.2

2014-05-08T17:21:00.004+01:00

Chose bits from Madam X, Kahn, Dehousy & Ana Sia, Visionist and Callahan in Vol.2 of my Soundcloud Steez column for Loose Synths.

Read up in full here: http://loosesynths.com/featured-post/2014/05/soundcloud-steez-vol-2/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: PICK YOUR OWN @ HYPONIK - APRIL '14

2014-05-07T21:31:00.004+01:00

Chose tracks from Australian producer on-the-rise Strict Face and beat-less specialist Kid Smpl in April's staff picks for Hyponik, alongside typically stellar choices from all the other regular contributors too.

Read up in full here: http://hyponik.com/features/pick-april/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: MERIDIAN DAN

2014-05-07T21:11:00.004+01:00

Caught up with Meridian Dan last month on the story behind 'German Whip' and his relationship with PMR in the latest issue of Clash Magazine - the interview is now available to read online too.

Read in full here: http://www.clashmusic.com/features/next-wave-575-meridian-dan

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: MATT WIZARD - JUDGE REINHOLD

2014-05-07T18:00:00.000+01:00

Ahead of the release of his debut EP on Mr Mitch's Gobstopper imprint, I wrote a few words on the exclusive video for skippy heater 'Judge Reinhold' for Clash.

Watch the video & read up here: http://www.clashmusic.com/videos/premiere-matt-wizard-judge-reinhold

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: WEN - SINGALS

2014-04-28T15:28:00.003+01:00

After letting the dust settle on Wen's brilliant debut album 'Signals', I caught up with him to talk about the influences and emotions behind releasing his very first LP.

Photo by James Clothier.

Read the interview in full at Hyponik here: http://hyponik.com/features/bridge-gap-wen/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: LIFE AT 140 - NOVELIST

2014-04-24T14:21:00.000+01:00

In my latest 'Life At 140' column for Clash Music, I caught up with hugely promising young MC & producer Novelist on his top 5 favourite grime instrumentals of all time.

Read up over at Clash here: http://www.clashmusic.com/features/life-at-140-novelists-top-five-instrumentals

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: SOUNDCLOUD STEEZ VOL.1

2014-04-07T22:36:00.002+01:00

Started a new monthly feature at Loose Synths today - you can catch me rounding up my top 5 Souncloud finds every month. Picked out tracks from Murlo & Famous Eno, Chesslo Junior & Air Max '97 as well as mixes from Chemist and Riz La Teef this time around.

Read / listen at LS here: http://loosesynths.com/2014/04/soundcloud-steez-vol-1

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: PICK YOUR OWN @ HYPONIK - MARCH '14

2014-04-07T22:23:00.001+01:00

I went for tracks from both Gage and Footsie in March's staff picks at Hyponik as part of another stellar monthly selection from all contributing writers.

Read up in full here: http://hyponik.com/features/pick-march/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: LIFE AT 140 - DJ MILKTRAY

2014-03-27T11:56:00.000+00:00

In my latest 'Life At 140' column for Clash Music, I caught up with edit maestro DJ Milktray about city-centric grime movements, Boxed and the story behind the name..

Read in full at Clash here: http://www.clashmusic.com/features/life-at-140-dj-milktray-interview