• 2084 Norwich: Hackman, Gerry Read, Medlar [25th May]

    2084 Norwich: Hackman, Gerry Read, Medlar [25th May]

    Plenty of things are poppin’ off in Norwich right now it seems, what with the SHhhh collective presenting Bondax the other week, and 808 delivering New York Transit Authority (Mensah’s new alias) amongst others. Next up on the radar is 2084‘s debut outing in the East with a tidy lineup of producers (all bar Medlar [...]

  • HxH // State of Mind EP [Free Download]

    HxH // State Of Mind EP [Free Download]

    Rodney Hazard and Kareem Hawkins are two talented producers, from various parts of the US, who make music under the name HxH. The duo met at St John’s University in Queens, New York, and after discovering a mutual taste in music and production, they started creating music together. This EP of theirs, State of Mind, [...]

  • Chat & Mix #10 – Ipman

    And then finally we had Ipman live in the studio with us a whole 6 weeks ago to discuss the various goings on of his life, his involvement with ‘dubstep’s newest prodigy’ Killawatt, and what he’s got coming up on the horizon. Keep a sharp eye out for his EP dropping on Wheel & Deal [...]

  • Wizard Sleeve // uStream Party #04 ft. Thelem & Fish, Tjorven, Edward B, Theoish + More

    Wizard Sleeve // UStream Party #04 Ft. Thelem & Fish, Tjorven, Edward B, Theoish + More

    Time for the fourth uStream party live from Wizard Sleeve HQ, where we bring you top class DJs and MCs, live visual projections and live artists. We’ve got a few new cameras so it should be more reliable than last time! Facebook event here Vibesmen for the evening: THELEM B2B FISH // Orientis Records/Rood FM Thelem [...]

2084 Norwich: Hackman, Gerry Read, Medlar [25th May]

May 202012
 

Plenty of things are poppin’ off in Norwich right now it seems, what with the SHhhh collective presenting Bondax the other week, and 808 delivering New York Transit Authority (Mensah’s new alias) amongst others. Next up on the radar is 2084‘s debut outing in the East with a tidy lineup of producers (all bar Medlar are on their agency) who are gonna play a big part in the next generation of dance music, no doubt! Seriously looking forward to this – here’s a few bits to wet your appetite.

First up is Hackman. Going from his More Than Ever EP on PTN back in 2010 (still a staple in my sets!), through a bunch of top notch stuff on Shifting Peaks, Fabric’s awesome Elevator Music, Well Rounded, and most recently Greco-Roman and Audio Culture… This is emotive house music with an emphasis on bassline and good vibes. It’s an impressive discography and the crazy thing is that he never fails to deliver – every tune is a hair raiser! We sent him a Wizard Sleeve tee a while back, but as yet no snaps of him wearing it.. awwww! Give these two a listen:

Gerry Read, on the other hand in a whole new realm of house music. Well, kind of. Taking influences from detroit, disco, techno and a range of leftfield stuff that I don’t know anything about, Gerry is crafting his own pulsating and organic sounding house music. This is music for the dance floor, but with a melodic tinge and one of the most interesting production styles I’ve come across in recent times. He’s been snapped up for 12′s on 2nd Drop, Delsin & an excellent 4 part string of singles on Fourth Wave (another Ramp offshoot label). Gerry seems to fit very well into their aesthetic of ‘let the music do the talking’ and elitism. Check out the A side from the first in the series, and the recent 90′s Prostitution Racket out now on Ramp below. Oh yeah and he played a whole set of disco on the Boiler Room stream, wearing a mask of Jeremy Kyle the entire time!

Joining these two at the newly reformed Carnival nightclub will be the fast upcoming Medlar and Tom@RAMP (who incedentally is the bossman for Fourth Wave, Ramp, 2084 and PTN… serious!) for what is set to be a cracking night of progressive house music. Large. see you in the dance!

HxH // State Of Mind EP [Free Download]

May 152012
 

Rodney Hazard and Kareem Hawkins are two talented producers, from various parts of the US, who make music under the name HxH. The duo met at St John’s University in Queens, New York, and after discovering a mutual taste in music and production, they started creating music together. This EP of theirs, State of Mind, is up for free download on their site here. This 20 track EP shows off their wide range of styles, featuring smooth instrumental hip-hop, ambient textures and hints of deep house, jazz and soul. The amount of work that has been put into these tracks really shows, the album progresses really nicely and the attention to detail in each track results in a great final product. I’m looking forward to hearing some more stuff from these guys. Here are a couple of selections:

Here’s the only non-instrumental on the EP, HxH showing they have just as many expertise in writing lyrics as they do in making beats.

Keep your eyes out for:

WulfDen LP – This is their debut album and first full length LP, the date is still up in the air, but it’s coming very soon.
Pyramids In Stereo – This is the second project between Vancouver rapper Jason James & Rodney Hazard

In the near future:
Hazardous Raisins LP, Guns x Gold (OBSG Compilation)

Chat & Mix #13 – Bwana

May 142012
 

OK so it’s been a while since we’ve kept our blog readers aware of our Chat & Mix series, so here it is. Three exclusive mixes and interviews from Ipman, Bohdi Glitch & Bwana that have been broadcast on our KaneFM radio show [Podcast].

Bwana has been exploding on the bass music scene recently – following his wicked ‘Over & Done EP’ out on wax for Infinite Machines, and a 3-track EP for Diplo’s own ‘Mad Decent’ label last month, there is obviously a lot on the horizon for this 21 year old Canadian producer. Hear what he has to say for himself when we had a chat to him

Tracklist:

1. Dauwd – Ikopol (Pictures Music)
2. Burial – Raver (Hyperdub)
3. Bwana – When There Is Nothing Left (Jack Dixon Remix) (Infinite Machine)
4. Gerry Read – Untitled (Fourth Wave)
5. Dauwd – Acireams (Pictures Music)
6. Bwana – All Alone (dub)
7. Burial – In McDonalds (Hyperdub)
8. Bwana – Take It Slow (Infinite Machine)

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Chat & Mix #11 – Bohdi Glitch

May 142012
 

Just before Bwana, we had Kent-man Max Rushton AKA Bohdi Glitch in for the spot. Playing a wonderous selection of glitchy downtempo electronica. Not one with a huge online hype or following, but producing some absolute gems on his Soundcloud such that we got in touch, and low and behold a brilliant mix was before us. Check it out

Tracklist:

  1. Deft – Last Night
  2. Crewdson – Metal & Wood
  3. Zach Christ – Fox Prawns
  4. Rooflight – Shutter In A Box (Bohdi’s Remix)
  5. Bambooman – Flutter
  6. Galapagoose – Too Many
  7. Elan Tamara & Dimitri Grimm – Lungs
  8. Bohdi Glitch – Eyes On You Ft. Anneka
  9. Heralds Of Change – Callin’ Shots
  10. Baths – Hall
  11. Hudson Mohawke – Trykk

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Chat & Mix #10 – Ipman

May 142012
 

And then finally we had Ipman live in the studio with us a whole 6 weeks ago to discuss the various goings on of his life, his involvement with ‘dubstep’s newest prodigy’ Killawatt, and what he’s got coming up on the horizon. Keep a sharp eye out for his EP dropping on Wheel & Deal very soon. Give it a year or two and Ipman will be a be a name on everyone’s lips, trust!

Wizard Sleeve Chat & Mix #10 – Ipman by Wizardsleeveblog on Mixcloud

Tracklist:

  1. Ipman – Radiate
  2. Versa & Rowl – Backwards Never
  3. Blawan – Fram
  4. Vivek – Motherland
  5. Pinch – Elements
  6. Killawatt & Ipman – Schizophonia
  7. George Fitzgerald – Hearts
  8. Toasty – The Knowledge (Untold Remix)
  9. Data – Intrusion
  10. Ipman – In Atari
  11. Killawatt – File Rank

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SHhhh Presents: Bondax [Norwich]

May 032012
 

Norwich has taken a sudden jump forward, with a couple of really solid nights popping up – a lovely bit of fresh air from the D’n'B and student nights that have congested the cities nightlife for a good few years.

First up is SHhhh presents Bondax TONIGHT at Karma Kafe with DJ support from the Tropico lot, and live art too! [FB Event]

SHhhh have been doing great things for the cities alternative scene for a while now as an indie clothing outfit. Really sharp designs, coupled with forward thinking promo and big ideas – find their stuff in Dogfish Norwich & Cambridge, and online. This night is their latest offering, and is a bold move forward and the start of something special for sure.

Check out Bondax’s sublime track ‘All Inside’ below. Proppa 6am vibes. They’ve been getting lots of internet support – a meteoric rise of interest from when they started putting tracks up on their Soundcloud page only a year ago – nothing short of Dark Sky in terms of buzz! This pair (17 & 18 years old!) certainly know how to get things out there… Fresh off of an exclusive mix for Mary Anne Hobbs’ show on XFM, I’d love to see what they can pull out of the bag for a DJ set. If you’re in Norfolk. Don’t miss!

Members of SHhhh also run a night at Carnival called ‘Tropico’ – If you like your beats Hip-Hop, 90′s RnB, Deep House and UK Funky be sure to check it out. The next Tropico is on the 26th May – all nighter bizniz and well worth it for £3!

Following Bondax, SHhhh have managed to bag Fantastic Mr Fox for their second forward thinking event. FMF hasn’t released anything in over a year, but if the Evelyn EP is anything to go buy, whatever his coming will be astounding. Check him out in Norwich (I can’t quite believe it) on the 7th June.

Not to mention the ’2084′ and ’808′ outfits also with nights coming up in our fine city, billing Hackman & Gerry Read (25th May), and New York Transit Authority respectively (Tomorrow evening!). Also check out Nathan Fake at the Arts centre for the Spectro outfit. Seriously excited.

So why have a few groups of promoters suddenly decided to start putting on wicked electronic music rather than cheap drinks deals nights? I have no idea, but it should of happened a long time ago! Biggup to everyone involved, it’s only up from here.

Mosca – Eva Mendes

Apr 042012
 

Check out this fresh new track from Mosca whose productions over the last year or so have never failed to disappoint. His latest EP is forthcoming on Hypercolour and this time he tries his hand at producing bouncy and very dancefloor friendly house music. Watch the the accompanying video to the title track here:

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Wizard Sleeve // UStream Party #04 Ft. Thelem & Fish, Tjorven, Edward B, Theoish

Apr 042012
 

Big thanks to everyone who tuned into the uStream last Friday, and to all those who came to Wizard Sleeve HQ to party till the early hours of Saturday morning. Rumour has it that it was the best one yet; we had top class DJs playing throughout the night, trippy projection sculptures and live artwork in the garden. All of the photos from the party can be found on our Facebook page here, and we’ve got an exciting video from Clay Media on the way….

The great news is that if you missed the party (or went home a bit early), the whole event was recorded on our uStream page. Check out part 3 of the party featuring Axon, Theoish + Noisk, Fish  and many more….

And you can find Parts 1 and 2 featuring all the other DJs on our uStream page here.

Keep your eyes and ears peeled for more WS events, we’re currently finalizing our plans for the festival season this summer which we’ll be announcing soon. Remember to like up our facebook page and tune into our fortnightly show on Tuesdays on Kane FM.

Peace

WS Crew

Wizard Sleeve // UStream Party #04 Ft. Thelem & Fish, Tjorven, Edward B, Theoish + More

Mar 282012
 

Time for the fourth uStream party live from Wizard Sleeve HQ, where we bring you top class DJs and MCs, live visual projections and live artists. We’ve got a few new cameras so it should be more reliable than last time! Facebook event here

Vibesmen for the evening:

THELEM B2B FISH // Orientis Records/Rood FM
Thelem has been rapidly building momentum with his punishing sub-heavy production, precision DJ sets and cultivating his own Orientis Records imprint, which is steadily garnering a reputation for releasing quality, intelligent dubstep on wax. He’ll be playing alongside loose cannon and Rood FM mastermind Fish. Destined for madness in the early hours!
http://soundcloud.com/thelem
http://rood.fm/

TJORVEN // Wizard Sleeve
Long long overdue this one – man like Tjorven bringing the heat with his fresh vinyl collection of current bass music. Expect thumping house & techno. Bound to go off and the perfect warm up for our headliners.
http://soundcloud.com/tjorvenbeats

EDWARD B // Filtered/DMS
Vibey house to get the party moving from Surrey Uni’s dance music boss manaman. Expect long transitions and a progressive groovin’ set. Check it!
http://soundcloud.com/edwardb

THEOISH // Wizard Sleeve
Repping the Sleeve this time is Theoish with a cracking good vibes warm up set planned. He is Guildford’s Giles Peterson – no doubt. Expect anything from Canterbury Prog to hip-hop from the Bwonx and everything in between.
http://soundcloud.com/theoish

Hosting all night.
NOISIK on the Visuals all night
http://vimeo.com/noisik
Point your mouse fingers to http://www.wizardsleeve.co.uk/ustream from 9pm-2am this Friday eve (30th) for some seriass bass musica courtesy of the South’s finest. We’re massively looking forward to this, so we hope to see you tuned in enjoying it too. Big up for all the support so far! Feel free to spread the word about this online party ;)

Wizard Sleeve collective
Okota, Noisik, Happy Cat, Tjorven, Semiotics, Kinlyf, Theoish, Chips & Hyperspaced X

Introducing // Nubiyan Twist

Mar 122012
 

Nubiyan Twist are a live 10 piece band from Leeds/London who write and perform a fusion of reggae, afro-beat and hip-hop. A product of Leeds College of Music, Nubiyan Twist have some incredible individual music talent and originality between them, which really shows in their track Hypnotise. This track contains everything from dub syncopated rhythms, jazz influenced horn solos and vocals that will be stuck in your head as soon as your hear it.

We were lucky enough to catch them at Beatherder festival last year, where they will also be performing this summer (in the mighty Smoky Tentacles tent). You can also see them live at the following venues:

10th March – SoundFlow Warmup, Norwich
25th March – Musiquarium, Leeds
13th April – Big Chill Bar, London
5th May – Supporting DJ Vadim, Nottingham
25th May – Hootennanys, London
2nd June – Vale Festival, Birmingam (Daytime)
2nd June – Dilation Festival, Leeds (Evening)
29th June – Beatherder Festival, Lancashire
14th July – Soundflow festival, Stevenage

Keep an eye on their Soundcloud and Facebook for new material which will be arriving soon!

 

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