Mar272010

South West Four Bank Holiday Saturday 28th & 29th August 2010

South west Four WeekenderLOCK N LOAD EVENTS PRESENTS SOUTH WEST FOUR BANK HOLIDAY SATURDAY 28TH & SUNDAY 29TH AUGUST 2010 CLAPHAM COMMON, LONDON 12pm - 9pm / 20,000 Capacity per day

Weekend Early Bird tickets: £72.50 + Booking Fee. Saturday Saver tickets: £40 + Booking Fee. Sunday Saver tickets: £40 + Booking Fee.

Tickets available from: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

All SW4 early bird day tickets have completely sold out, breaking all previous records! With an extra day added to this stellar event, weekend tickets are also selling fast as the SW4 loving public commit to two days of sun-drenched beats! But that’s not all… after announcing that the world’s no.1 DJs Armin van Buuren and the one and only Fatboy Slim are to headline this year’s festival, the next news blast from the South West Four camp will include some HUGE and exciting names on the bill! This will be a mixture of artists who have rocked the festival before alongside many new faces set to make their SW4 debut!

CARL COX & FRIENDS - BEDROCK - THE GALLERY - BOYS NOIZE RECORDS - TOOLROOM KNIGHTS - TOGETHER

In 2010 SW4 will play host to an incredible eight music stages across the Saturday and Sunday! Naturally this allows us to cover more musically with the festival not just encompassing the biggest names in house, techno, trance and electro but also hip hop, dubstep and drum & bass! We will soon be announcing who will be supporting Armin & Norman on the main stage but before we do so we can now unveil who will be hosting the indoor arenas! Bedrock, The Gallery and Toolroom Records will be hosting Saturday and Carl Cox & Friends, Boys Noize Records and Together will take charge on Sunday! These names are famed as the very best club nights and labels within the scene. The question that’s on everyone’s lips is who will be playing?! We can’t spill the beans just yet but we are sure you can guess at least four of the arena headline acts. Each arena is set to be announced at the biggest events happening in London this Easter with the full details below. We are very hyped about who will be hosting our arenas on Clapham Common this year and can’t wait till you get a load of the acts that they have assembled for us.

SW4 2010 Day One: Saturday 28th August

Bedrock

Bedrock

Music: Progressive & Tech House
www.bedrock.org.uk

A name synonymous with excellence in progressive and tech house, John Digweed brings Bedrock to South West Four this summer. With well over 100 single releases, several artist albums and DJ mix compilations, Bedrock has recently showcased music from artists such as Timo Maas, Guy Gerber, Guy J, Danny Howells and Digweed himself. Bedrock continue to host parties across the world and are a prominent figure on the UK’s clubbing calendar, most notably for their sell out shows at matter. Bedrock is viewed by many as one of the most influential names in electronic music and its ability to constantly evolve and adapt to the ever changing market explains why Bedrock has remained at the very top the game for more than a decade. John Digweed has been a firm South West Four favourite since the festival started and after smashing the Main Stage last year with Sasha, we are delighted to welcome him back for Bedrock!

“SW4 is always one of the highlights of my year and a very special event. The crowd are amazing maybe because its right in the centre of London which is very rare but probably because it’s a fantastic event and day out. This year I’m back again hosting a Bedrock Arena on the same stage that Carl is hosting the day after. We are certainly taking a new musical path to other events we have done previously and I think the line up that we have assembled is a true reflection of where I am and the label are at right now. It’s a really special bunch of DJs and live acts that we have brought together. We announce the lineup at our Bedrock Easter party at matter next week so I’m looking forward to people’s reaction! See you all on the Common.” John Digweed

BEDROCK ARENA LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED AT: matter, London - Easter Thursday 1st April with John Digweed.

The Gallery

The Gallery

Music: Trance
www.thegallery-club.co.uk
Celebrating a staggering 15 years in the club scene, The Gallery will once again descend onto Clapham Common to continue its love affair with South West Four. Recognised as one the biggest club nights on the planet, The Gallery are the purveyors of all things trance. Their infectious party continues to pack out the world famous Ministry Of Sound every Friday night with the biggest names in trance. Coming to South West Four off the back of a mammoth tour in support of their 15th Anniversary, their line up is always insane for this event!

THE GALLERY ARENA LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED AT: Ministry of Sound, London - Good Friday 2nd April with Above & Beyond.

Toolroom

Toolroom

Music: House & electro
www.toolroomrecords.com
From its HQ in Maidstone, England, Toolroom Records sets the standard as one of the most respected house music labels in the world. Spearheaded by the formidable musical talent of head honcho Mark Knight, the label has had countless dancefloor, underground and mainstream hits from some of the biggest and most exciting names in dance music. This includes Faithless, David Guetta, Underworld, Dave Spoon, D.Ramirez and Fatboy Slim. Toolroom also hosts the brand ‘Toolroom Knights’ - a club night dedicated to bringing the underground sound of Toolroom Records to the overground, pushing the musical boundaries through the convergence of established artists such as Mark Knight and Fedde le Grand alongside up and coming talent such as Kim Fai and Filthy Rich. Coming to South West Four for the very first time in 2010 we are delighted to welcome Toolroom to host an arena at this year’s festival.

“SW4 last year was superb. It was the first time I’d played the event, and now, coming back this year to host our own arena…I can’t wait! It’s gonna be, without doubt, the biggest Toolroom Knights party in the capital to-date, with the best talent on board, representing the sound of the label; past, present and future.” Mark Knight

TOOLROOM KNIGHTS ARENA LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED AT: Koko, London - Easter Thursday 1st April with Dave Spoon, Funkagenda and ATFC.

SW4 2010 Day Two: Sunday 29th August

Carl Cox & Friends

Carl Cox & Friends

Music: House & Techno
www.carlcox.com
An incredible artist who has rocked South West Four continuously over the years, Carl Cox is quite simply a legend in dance music. From hosting arenas to headlining the main stage, Carl has pretty much played in every position since SW4 started. In 2010 Coxy will play Clapham Common for the very first time on the Sunday and host the sites newest and largest indoor arena. For this he will bring with him his widely acclaimed Carl Cox & Friends brand, made famous at his pioneering residency at the world’s no.1 club Space in Ibiza. Carl will be joined by the most forward thinking acts in underground house and techno, all of which are pushing the boundaries and laying the foundations for dance music’s future. Expect this arena at SW4 to be rocking as Carl and his friends do what they do best!

“I can’t wait to return to Clapham Common again for this year’s massive SW4 weekender. Two years ago I headlined the main stage but this year I will be returning with my Carl Cox & Friends tent hosting some of my favourite DJ’s and friends. I always love playing SW4 – it always rocks, a great way to end the summer.” Carl Cox

CARL COX & FRIENDS ARENA LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED AT: The Warehouse, London - Easter Thursday 1st April with Carl Cox and Layo & Bushwacka!

Boys Noize Records

Boys Noize Records

Music: Electro
www.boysnoize.com
Always three steps ahead of the crowd, we are very proud to welcome Boys Noize Records to the Sunday line up. Inspired by the likes of Daft Punk, Boys Noize Records was founded by Boys Noize in 2005. The label is known for releasing some of the best releases around and is connected with artists such as A-Trak, Exercise One, Remute, Aeroplane, Erol Alkan, Brodinski, Chris Coco, Ian Pooley, Tocadisco, Miss Kitten, Tiga, Feadz, Mixhell and D.I.M. Famed for their wonky, thumping electronic styles, Boys Noize Records’ message is spread right across the globe with parties in Miami, Berlin and Sydney to name a few. The label hits the UK for the very first time this summer with an exclusive UK festival appearance at South West Four.

“I cannot wait to bring Boysnoize Records to a UK festival for the first time ever! South West Four is one of the best festivals in the UK and London is one of my favourite places to play so we are extremely excited to be hosting an arena. I will be pulling out all the stops in bringing some fantastic acts from the label, alongside some massive guests and friends. Watch out London!” Boys Noize

BOYS NOIZE RECORDS ARENA LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED AT: The Coronet, London - Easter Thursday 1st April with Black Grape, The Sunshine Underground, Jakwob and Grum.

Together

Together

Music: Hip Hop, dubstep, drum & bass
www.together-club.co.uk
Together makes its much anticipated return to South West Four this summer after a three year sabbatical. Recently relaunched for a series of special events at The Coronet, Together is the freshest night to hit club land in 2010. Over the years Together has played host to artists as diverse as 2Many DJs, Crookers, David Guetta, Hot Chip, Justice, Lethal Bizzle, Klaxons, London Elektricity, MSTRKRFT, Roni Size and Simian Mobile Disco. Events at The Coronet have continued in similar vein with headline performances from The Bloody Beetroots, Mylo, Ms Dynamite, Felix da Housecat, Tinie Tempah, Does It Offend You Yeah?, Cassius and Todd Edwards. With another colossal Together lineup expected at SW4 encompassing hip hop, electro, dubstep and drum & bass the question on everyone’s lips is who will they invite?!

TOGETHER ARENA LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED AT: The Coronet, London - Good Friday 2nd April with Ms Dynamite, Hatcha, Joker and Plastician.

SW4 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENTS THROUGH APRIL

South West Four 2010 takes place on Clapham Common on Bank Holiday Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August. Having sold out weeks prior to last year’s event, the demand for tickets is even greater this year with the festival stretching across two days. The entire Early Bird day ticket allocation have already sold out with the weekend tickets soon to follow! Standard Day Tickets are now on sale priced £40 + booking fee with weekend tickets currently priced £72.50. Do not miss it!

Click here for tickets!

Jun152009

Exclusive Glade Festival Digital Album

Listen to the sound of the award-winning Glade Festival headliners with this twenty-track digital compilation album. In preparation for this year’s biggest three-day dance music event, Trackitdown have teamed up with Glade Festival to provide you with a Digital Album Bundle showcasing the incredible range of music and artists that the festival has become famous for.

Glade Festival Digital AlbumThis exclusive bundle consists of 20 full tracks from headline artists performing at this year’s festival in high quality 320kbps MP3 alongside a 70 minute continuous mix of all 20 tracks. Covering the wide range of styles you can expect to hear including: breaks, dubstep, tech house, psytrance, techno, drum & bass, ambient, minimal, electro and everything between.

This digital format is perfect for Glade’s hardcore fans that know their tunes and want to get excited about the best weekend of the summer festival season.

Glade Fesitval Digital Ablum

Jun032009

It’s Good For The Soul - Charity Album

To say thank you for caring so well for local young people with terminal illness, breaks music producer Simon Tagg aka Kouncil House put the call out to his contacts book and created a block busting album of exclusive tracks from some of the world’s biggest acts.

It's Good For The SoulReleased digitally through leading download store trackitdown.net in June on his respected ADHD Digital label. All proceeds raised through paid for download will be donated to the worthy cause.

Testament to the old skool empathy of the underground dance community and the power of the new skool digital era, 45 amazing breaks, house, dubstep and drum and bass tracks came flying in from such heavyweights as; Justin Robertson, Brookes Brothers, Slipmatt, Meat Katie, Krafty Kuts, Leeroy Thornhill and Deekline & Wizard.

‘It’s a pleasure to be involved in such a great project in such good company’ says acid house legend Robertson, while Brookes Brothers agree ‘[that] there’s not enough projects like these for producers like us to get involved in.’

Simon Tagg was also motivated by the recent and sad loss of his mother who helped inspire this payback project and he dedicates all the effort and hard work to her memory.

Ellenor Lions Hospice is based in Greenhithe in Kent and will benefit from any proceeds raised by the digital sale of this amazing package of cutting edge tracks. For many years they have worked in the local community to help people with terminal illness act in comfort and dignity, and all involved agree that this is a worthy cause; ‘it’s for a great cause and everyone should want to get involved’ states drum and bass godfather Mickey Finn.

Trackitdown.net is the UK’s leading dance music download store with well over 200,000 DJ’s registered as customers giving this project a great platform upon which to launch. Founder Ed Real states; ‘we really hope that every one of our customers and the wider dance music community seriously consider downloading this album – even regardless of the good cause, this is one serious set of tracks for the biggest acts on the planet!’

Format; Full length tracks plus DJ Mix available in 320 kbps and Wav file downloads

Tracklist:

1. Perfection & Will Streetwise- Tough Old Colin
2. Flore featuring Mc Runigga - La Cour
3. Krafty Kutz & A Skillz -Charles Bronson
4. Hardy Hard & Lady Waks featuring Afrika Bambaataa - Downstroke
5. Micky Finn & Kouncilhouse - You got Me
6. Mark Choice Featuring Lady MC - Rockin N Rollin
7. Deekline & Wizard - Warehouse
8. Justin Robertson - Running In The Water
9. The Egg - Free
10. Longrange - Dispel the clouds_(lee Coombs Remix)
11. Dom Kane - Acid Groove
12. Meat katie - Just Dont Break
13. Backstage Sluts - Lucy In The Sky
14. Cut La Rock - Disco Feelin
15. 601 - Crush (2009 club mix)
16. Groove Diggerz - Rock Da Beat
17. Jagged Slap - Something you got
18. Funkasaurus - Bomb#19_(Broken Planet Mix)
19. Vlad Sokolov Vs Shomi Woodman Featuring Sinovatz - Mr Pitch (Vlad Sokolov V.I.P mix)
20. Leeroy Thornhill - Connect
21. Loop DeVille vs Boonos - Heated
22. RCaine - System At Risk
23. Rennie Pilgrem - Don’t Burn
24. Slipmatt - Something Like This
25. Afghan Headspin - Beefdisco
26. Rico Tubbs - Bad Stylist
27. The Wrongstars - Running People Over On Tuesday Afternoon
28. Plaza De Funk_ - Do It
29. Rektchordz - Dizzy lounge
30. Angel Farringdon - Speed Of Thought
31. Shane The Cutter - Blood Runs
32. Soul of Man - Foxy moron (Myagi 2009 Remix)
33. Aquasky & El Hornet - Girls & Boys (Aquasky VIP mix)
34. Kouncilhouse & Micky Finn - Yes Man
35. Smallfry - Inline
36. I.D - Hurka Bob
37. Stenchman - The Madness
38. Wolfman - Touching the void
39. TomCraft - Airwolf
40. Atomic Hooligan - What we say
41. Humanoid & Kouncilhouse - Stakker Humanoid_(2009 Dirty Remix)
42. D’Cruze - Menus Precious Filius
43. KG - Sleep
44. Cling - Slipping Away_(Erb N Dub Remix)
45. Brookes Brothers - The Light

Download It’s Good For The Soul MP3

Jan052009

Hobnox | Become a Producer Online

I’ve stumbled across this funky little tool for online music production. Its made by the people at Hobnox and is a completely free online music production experience.

HobnoxYou can find this tool at http://www.hobnox.com/index.1056.de.html and its essentially an online sequencer rack allowing you to experiment with different sounds.

There are hundreds of buttons and knobs to twiddle with and if you create anything half decent, you can record it and save it to listen to again. Detailed information can be found here http://www.hobnox.com/index.1021.de.html?blg[project_handle]=Reef2&blg[id]=2349&blg[proc]=show.

There are Electro and Drum ‘n’ Bass presets available or you can start with a blank canvass. I can see myself spending a good few hours with this…

Jul312008

Club Together 4 Charity

Club Together is a special charity event raising money for Peace Home in Nepal. Money donated will offer shelter for orphans. Remix Bar in Woking is hosting this bank holiday event with help from some fine dj talent providing you with a mix of everything house, drum&bass, old skool classics, funk, chill out, 10 djs of different genres spinning on this special evening.

DJs to include:

  • Holly Bee
  • Dirty Retro
  • Michelle Ericsson
  • Anna Kiss
  • Ryan McGill
  • Paul Velocity
  • Matt Priest
  • Ash B
  • Jo Flannigan
  • Dan B

Tickets are a fiver and the night starts at 8pm. More info available at remixbar.com. If you plan on attending, add yourself to the Facebook event page.

Mar122008

Mash Up Mix 2008

I picked up the Mash Up Mix 2008 double CD mixed by the Cut Up Boys the other day, and I have to say it rocks!

I am a big fan of mash ups as they provide a little something different to throw into the mix at a hungry dancefloor. There is a certain art to creating a mash-up and the Cut Up Boys who mixed the album have got it absolutely spot on.

There is a huuuge selection of music tracks on this double album ranging from funky house, to electro, to breakbeat and a touch of drum & bass too.

Click here for full details and tracklisting

Jan162008

Point Blank FM

I can’t drive without having music of some kind playing in the back ground. Either the radio, or a CD, or whatever mp3 is to hand, I simply have to have music playing.

The other night, while driving back home I was scanning through the frequencies looking for something good, when I came across the following belter of a radio station: Point blank FM.

Established way back in 1994, Point Blank FM are the self-acclaimed UK’s longest running House & Dance radio station. They broadcast on two frequencies depending on where you are. Inside London, tune your FM dial to 90.2FM and in Surrey & Hampshire lock on to 103.6FM.

If you live in neither London nor Surrey/Hampshire, you can listen to their station by either visiting their website at http://pointblank.fm/ or checking out their MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/pointblankfm.

DJs on Point Blank include; Chrissy K & Fi’La Funk, Cossie B, DJ Dazzla, DJ Reds, Loneranger, Honest John, Jak Smoothe, Crazy J, Pic N Mix, Biddle, Shawney B, FutureOne, Nipper and many many more. Between them they play a very uplifing selection of vocal house, funky house, dirty house, electro house - in fact anything thats house. Check it out now!

Dec182005

My Back Catalogue

As it is getting near the end of the year, I am having a bit of a clearout. I have stacks of vinyl for sale at ukshopper.gemm.com. There is some classic vinyl in there, some rare vinyl and also a load of crap I am looking to offload. Its all in pretty good nick so take a look at what I have on offer. If you send me an email just before you place your order and mention my web site, I will knock 20% off your order. There’s house, garage and a bit of drum and bass for sale.

Apr122005

Maximum Bass

Maximum Bass is the latest release from Ministry of Sound and features the most speaker-shaking bass line tunes of all time. 50 premium cuts from Drum N Bass, HipHop, RnB, UKG, House, Trance and more. Released April 18th 2005, go check it out.

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