Last Thursday, I published an article about CamelPhat’s past life within a record label that Ministry of Sound worked with at a time when the Ministry was desperate to trim costs. Turns out there’s...
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Is THAT why it was licensed to every compilation going? As Defected bring “Groovejet” to streaming services, the truth about Salsoul’s greed comes to light
I personally like it when old records become available digitally for the first time. I don’t think a record should disappear forever from public view once it’s no longer at the top of the...
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Can’t they all play nicely together? Derrick May making up facts, Juan Atkins bickering about the past – it’s as if there’s underlying tension somewhere…
Something must be in Detroit’s water at the moment. They’re all arguing like rats in a sack. I’ve been told about a blazing argument about why Hagi, Carl Craig’s wife, has now agreed to...
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What would a Masters At Work remix of “Get Get Down” sound like? If history had gone differently, we might now know…
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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Ever wondered why the Belleville Three don’t perform out much? The story of how Juan Atkins flipped out over his laptop and Derrick May “earned” his money by pretending to play – again!
The Belleville Three was meant to be an inspiring story about how three men from Detroit defied the odds to become the legends of techno. A traditional rags to riches sort of tale beloved...
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And this is why documenting events matters! Ron Hardy remembered with fond tributes – but scant evidence of his life and work is out there
The house music world has been filled recently with tributes and warm words for Ron Hardy. In case you’re unfamiliar with the name, Hardy was one of the DJs who championed house music in...
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What would the Sasha of 1992 make of it? DJ reveals that he spent lockdown making an album and, er, baking bread…
Sasha – the superstar DJ before the superstar DJs concept was invented in some over-imaginative journalist’s head – has given an interview to Beatport explaining what he’s been doing over the past 12 months....
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History was made in Liverpool at the weekend – so why did Yousef choose such a tried and tested lineup for this very special event?
It was going to sell out. There was simply no way that this event would even have one ticket left for it. You could have literally anyone on the bill and the clamour would...
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History in the making: UK hosts first legal nightclub in over a year – early signs are that Circus tests in Liverpool have been successful
This weekend in Liverpool, an important event is taking place. It’s taking place courtesy of Circus and it’s all about trying to find out whether it’s safe for mass gatherings to restart again. Tonight...
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No, music is not expensive, and here’s why
Periodically, someone comes along on the internet and complains that downloading their favourite music is simply too expensive. Do not fall for this view. Quite simply, it’s bollocks. Music costs money to make. I...
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A Good Friday treat of the 95 North variety!
Over five years ago, I had previously been working on a series of mixes going through the archives of 95 North – turns out there was far more in there than anticipated! I later...
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Cassette tapes weren’t THAT bad, you know…
I’m a bit behind on my reading at the moment – hence why the article linked is dated January 19th – but I couldn’t resist sharing this one. It’s all about the home taping...
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Marshall Jefferson, pneumonia and me
I was sorry to read earlier in the week that Marshall Jefferson is currently battling pneumonia. From what I understand, this has been brought on by his recent battle with Covid-19 and the man...
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Groovejet wouldn’t be a club classic today. Discuss.
I’m not a fan of the very modern practice of playing a song once and then just leaving it on your hard drive for the rest of eternity. I think it’s a waste of...
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