The idea of DJs joining trade unions is not a new one. I’ve heard it before – but the idea is being revisited by some at the moment. They think that things need to...
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Nervous Records: where the advertising department thinks it’s always 1975!
Back in 1994, an episode of The Simpsons was broadcast where the family went to Itchy and Scratchy Land. The imaginary theme park was largely a parody of Walt Disney World – even getting...
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Just WHEN will Kevin Saunderson, Juan Atkins and Detroit scene speak out about the sex abuse allegations surrounding their friend Derrick May?
One constant source of mystery to me since I started investigating Derrick May is how many people have nothing to say on the allegations that continue to surround him. In particular, the silence from...
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Feeling the heat yet, Alessandro? Italian producer Alex M slammed by Mike Delgado for “shameless” copy of his 2003 record
The eternal problem of using a sample in a record is that someone else can come along and do the same thing. That’s why I tend to avoid sample packs as much as possible...
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Will Derrick May publish his new theory on music theory? There’s 4 days until we find out…
If you’re wondering what on earth I’m on about, the background to this post can be found here. Now that you’re up to date, I thought I’d provide a progress report on the gauntlet...
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Does £800million Macca need the money? Why his involvement with higher streams campaign is a double edged sword
Paul McCartney is not a poor man, by any stretch of the imagination. He is worth around £800million and that isn’t undeserved. Sting is worth nearly £300million. Stevie Nicks, some £60million. They’re not exactly...
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Sex sounds on daytime radio? Not okay! Sexually explicit lyrics on daytime radio? Not a problem – the weird world of Ofcom
Let’s get one thing out of the way here. Playing the song “French Kiss” by Lil Louis on daytime radio is not a good idea. It may sound like a fun and cheeky idea,...
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As Boomtown Fair cancels its festival for the second year, why is the Government so reluctant to introduce a Covid insurance scheme?
Much has been written today, both in the dance music press and elsewhere, about Boomtown Fair cancelling the festival for the second year in a row. In a series of tweets, they reveal the...
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Won’t somebody please think of when the DJ can go to the toilet? The 3 minute extended mix phenomenon explained
Friend Within caused a combination of surprise and dismay when he posted on his Twitter feed the other day that he was now being sent records that were less than 3 minutes long. People...
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Has he been busy trying to fix his sink? DJ Sneak STILL hasn’t taken his music off Traxsource – and his mission won’t be finished until August 2023
Some people appear to be under the impression that I don’t like DJ Sneak or view him as a figure of fun. Quite the contrary is true, as a matter of fact. I believe...
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About that time Wills met Morillo: the royal story that Prince William might prefer you didn’t know about
Far be it for me to rain on the British royal family – they’ve had more than their fair share of trouble and sadness recently – but amidst the talk about possible reconciliation between...
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Government backed insurance for festivals – which former PM could possibly help?
Government backed Covid insurance. These words don’t sound terribly exciting. Yet they increasingly could be the difference between numerous festivals happening this year, and well, these festivals not happening. Allow me to explain. Prime...
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Have DJs never heard of maps? Now Judge Jules announces UK tour with no destinations in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
Oh dear. Not only has Judge Jules misplaced all his vinyl and turntables – as previously reported on Friday. It now seems that he has mislaid his map of Britain too. Not to be...
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What’s going on in the world of Amateur At Play?
It’s been a few weeks since my last update. I still do music and stuff, you know! Thanks to all of you who supported my recent release “Perfect Vacation” with Morris Revy. I’m pleased...
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Just £4 a month will help feed a Derrick May! Now “techno legend” reduced to begging for money on Mixcloud Select
Times are not exactly good for Derrick May. Gigs are in short supply, partly thanks to the pandemic and partly thanks to promoters not being comfortable with booking a man accused of sexually assaulting...
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Bring on the loonies! Sacha Lord tweets about festival with no Covid restrictions – and his followers start losing their marbles
Sacha Lord’s conduct is worthy of the name indeed. He rarely comes down from his ivory tower to engage with anyone – and he certainly has a lot of followers. If he does not...
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