Paul Johnson has always been proud of “Get Get Down”. Ever since it came out in 1999 and was licensed to numerous labels, including Defected in the UK, he regularly references it. His forthcoming...
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Are they not in a plaice to tell us? Muff Wiggler refuses to say why they changed their name to Mod Wiggler – and people think something fishy is going on
Some curious reporting going on today about this story. The very high minded dance music press either can’t be bothered doing the work or think it’s somehow beneath them. But I don’t! Muff Wiggler...
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Did Derrick May resign from the Museum of Contemporary Art in Detroit, or was he pushed? Office politics and rumours of a scandal that went unreported… until now
It’s been a difficult year or so for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Detroit. Back in July last year, they sacked executive director Elysia Bowery-Reeder after allegations emerged about the workplace being “toxic”....
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Is that a nice fence you’re sitting on, Sacha? Andy Burnham’s adviser wants Covid restrictions removed as soon as possible – yet won’t urge his followers to help by having the jab
First of all, a comment on an incident at the weekend that I’ve only just learnt about. I understand that Sacha Lord was attacked whilst out with his partner on Saturday night. This is...
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EDITORIAL: I’m proud that this blog goes where others won’t – and here’s a little extra assurance if YOU want to help!
Ever since I made a decision a few weeks ago to take this blog in a different direction, it’s become more popular in a short time than I ever expected – and I thank...
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About THAT infamous statement by Derrick May – and what nobody, including myself, seems to have spotted within his disturbing, warped words
Cast your mind back to September 2020. For most of the UK, schools opened to all pupils again for the first time since March and kids were sent home for having sniffles by paranoid...
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Coming up later this week, a brand new column – Wednesday Whisper contains the gossip the dance music world doesn’t want you to know!
I do enjoy causing mischief with my blog. I immensely enjoy publishing things that the dance music press – those jejune operations who take themselves far too seriously – won’t touch. And I know...
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YouTube launches campaign to encourage under 35s to get Covid jab – and for once, the video sharing site is ahead of the curve!
YouTube has announced that they’re going to start a campaign on their site to encourage young people to get the Covid-19 vaccine. According to BBC News, they’re going to put adverts on the video...
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Remixes by DJ Spen & Reelsoul, Hifi Sean and Steve Mac emerge of “You Used To Hold Me” by Ralphi Rosario – but why is there no sign of legendary singer Xaviera Gold on the release?
It’s one of those kinds of songs, this one. It transcends many boundaries and even if you don’t know who it’s by, you’ll know straight away if you’ve heard it. Yes, I’m talking about...
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Arsenal’s reject Daniel Ek’s offer to buy the football club – but all his statement at the weekend shows is his glaring lack of self-awareness and hypocrisy
Self-awareness was never a quality that Spotify CEO Daniel Ek had in any meaningful quantity. This is, remember, the man who told musicians who make no money on his service to make more music,...
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I was told I’d have 5G and a phone call from Bill Gates by now, but I’m still waiting – so having had my second Covid jab this weekend, how DID the anti-vaxxers get it so wrong?
The anti-vaxxers have been telling us for months now that you shouldn’t get the Covid vaccine. It’s part of an evil plot so that Bill Gates can take over the world by sending drones...
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So will England ditch the remaining Covid restrictions on June 21st and will nightclubs reopen as planned? Here’s your clickbait free answer
It probably wasn’t a surprise, was it? The Indian government appear to have decided to allow the second wave of coronavirus to run largely unchecked, hence the dreadful scenes from the country. And hence...
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Aren’t there already millions of sampled clap sounds online? Yet another pointless plugin is released to help producers waste time trying to make that “perfect” clap sound
This is one for those of you who have more money than sense – and let’s be honest, there’s more of them in dance music than anyone would admit. You can now actually buy...
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Whilst Detroit DJ Terrence Parker begs fans to save his favourite club Djoon, a straightforward question – did Parker ever pay back all the people that HE owed money to?
I see that Terrence Parker has been on social media, helping spread the message that his favourite club needs money to continue operating. The fundraiser for Paris based Djoon is aiming to raise $50,000...
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The Six On Saturday (That Aren’t From Me!) – 15th May 2021
On the week that seven police officers turned up when someone saw a fake corpse, I go through the tunes that I bereave are the best of the week. Tunes to die for –...
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Danny Rampling believes Covid restrictions threaten our freedom – so why is he attending an event subject to the very same Covid restrictions he protests against?
Danny Rampling has made much recently of his freedom from Covid credentials. He currently belongs to the group of people who think that having to wash your hands more is the start of a...
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