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Arlet // Arlet EP

Arlet // Arlet EP

Yesterday saw the debut release from a collective of musicians called Arlet, another great band linked to Syd Arthur’s Dawn Chorus label. Drawing on folk-based acts such as the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, the Canterbury based 5-piece is the brainchild of Aidan Shepherd (accordion), and currently consists of Zoo For You’s [...]

January 8, 2013 ×
GoGo Penguin // Fanfares

GoGo Penguin // Fanfares

Before 2012 came to an end, I managed to catch GoGo Penguin at a gig in Dalston. I’d only briefly listened to them on SoundCloud before their set, but could instantly hear the influence of the Esbjorn Svensson Trio and was sold. Playing their second ever London gig (the first [...]

January 5, 2013 ×
Flying Lotus // Layer 3 Live Show

Flying Lotus // Layer 3 Live Show

Found this little cosmic adventure in the Wizard Sleeve tip box this morning. A short mini-doc of sorts brought to you by the creative monsters over at RBMA. From the press release: This short film produced by Red Bull Music Academy explores the technology and inspirations behind the Los Angeles-based [...]

November 1, 2012 ×
Pangaea – Release EP [HES023]

Pangaea – Release EP [HES023]

The previews for the latest release from the ever experimental label Hessle Audio can now be heard on soundcloud. Label co-owner Pangaea treats us to an 8 track  EP come short album, and it doesn’t disappoint. The producer pushes forward his unique sound flitting somewhere between current basement style  Techno, the shattered exponential [...]

October 24, 2012 ×
Free Download: Stray Landings 002 // Turn To Erosion

Free Download: Stray Landings 002 // Turn To Erosion

Brighton/London based collective Stray Landings have recently released their second free compilation via their website. The compilation features 9 up and coming artists and showcases a wide range of electronic styles, from Rumah’s functional techno banger “Patriarch”, to the more ambient side of electronic music with the Roawd remix of Esther’s [...]

October 19, 2012 ×
Man Up Girl! // Female Skatewear

Man Up Girl! // Female Skatewear

  It’s not often that we write about fashion here – but this a something a little bit different… London based Man Up Girl! seamlessly blends the functionality & ruggedness of skatewear with bold, unisex prints & feminine lines to create a desirable & unique collection for the ladies. Check out their [...]

October 17, 2012 ×
Free Download: Wizard Sleeve Beat Emporium Vol. 2

Free Download: Wizard Sleeve Beat Emporium Vol. 2

Fresh off the back of a busy busy summer, it’s time to unleash our second compilation release in the Wizard Sleeve Beat Emporium series. Available for free download, we’re continuing our mission to spread the most recent potent electronic concoctions pouring from resident Wizards and those working around us in [...]

October 6, 2012 ×
Lively Up! Festival // Celebrating 50 Years Of Jamaican Independence

Lively Up! Festival // Celebrating 50 Years Of Jamaican Independence

Whether you call it UK Bass, The Hardcore Continuum, or something else completely, the British Dance Music scene is entirely indebted to Jamaican music and culture: The mass immigration of Jamaicans throughout the 60s and 70s brought sound system culture to Great Britain, and when Acid House from the U.S [...]

September 21, 2012 ×
Rig Build Time Lapse // Youtube

Rig Build Time Lapse // Youtube

As posted about previously, we recently finished building our very own sound system with which we’re extremely excited about getting out into the open (Maidstone next weekend!). During the build process, we recorded a time lapse of what was going on – in short: a group of extremely inexperienced woodworkers, [...]

September 20, 2012 ×