So we’re now nearing the end of our third week back as Ears To The House. All in all, we think we’re only just getting back into the real swing of things now –...
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Mind the wet paint! Amateur’s House has a new name, new look – but the same sense of purpose that followers will love and detractors will dread
You might notice that I’ve got the painters in. They’ll be around for a few more days in the background, but some of the bigger changes took place last night. Not least the sign...
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Receiving free music from record labels? Lesson of the day – putting “dope” in the comments box does NOT count as a review, even if Todd Terry says so…
I might possibly be writing this post with a touch of self-interest that I should probably declare in advance. I have a review column on this blog which features my critiques of the best...
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Shake your lettuce! The heartwarming story behind the lead track of my new EP, out on May 17th
You might have noticed a banner appearing at the top of this website in recent days, and wondering what it’s all about. Well, it’s the title of my new two track EP, soon to...
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Amateur At Play & Morris Revy – Perfect Vacation (OUT NOW!)
You’ve only got another few days to get this as a Traxsource exclusive. From Easter Monday, it’ll be on the streaming sites and the other download stores…...
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What’s happening in the world of Amateur At Play?
Good morning and welcome to another week on the blog. It’s been a while since I did one of these posts, so I thought I’d elaborate on what’s going on with me at the...
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Things don’t stop at weekends here!
You might be new to this site, so allow me to explain. Things don’t stop here at the weekends. There’s plenty still going on at this 7-day a week operation. First of all, here’s...
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Amateur At Play & Morris Revy – Perfect Vacation (OUT NOW!)
133bpm UK garage style! But of course, if that isn’t your thing, nice soulful house! Out now on Traxsource. Never let it be said Amateur At Play doesn’t give you variety…...
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We don’t stop at weekends!
Coming up over the weekend on this fine blog… on Saturday morning, a recap of the best of the week. On Saturday afternoon, the best new releases of the week are reviewed and digested....
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Amateur At Play & Morris Revy – Perfect Vacation (OUT 22/03)
Thanks to those of you who have been getting behind this forthcoming release. There’s been the odd “not for me”, but I’ve also seen support from some unexpected quarters. Always nice! Preorders are now...
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Amateur At Play & Morris Revy – Perfect Vacation (OUT 22/03)
Vocal mix… Dub mix… Like it? Preorders are now being taken on Traxsource. Simply add it to your basket and you’ll have it on the day of release – March 22nd*. * Traxsource on...
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Amateur At Play & Morris Revy – Perfect Vacation ++OUT 22/03 ++
Take a listen. You like? That’s the classic vocal mix of “Perfect Vacation” you can hear, the brand new collaboration by myself and Morris Revy. Following the success of “What You Want” last year,...
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Coming up next from me, it’s a perfect vacation!
You might have noticed that this website has some new banners in this week. It’s all part of some things going on at the moment – the website is undergoing a revamp, there’s an...
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Amateur At Play – Bring On The Love (OUT NOW!)
You’ve just listened to “Bring On The Love”, the title track from this two track EP. It’s exclusive to Traxsource for another week before it goes on streaming and such. You can get it...
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Confidence booster – the IQ Musique and Phie Claire effect?
Even someone like me has moments when they wonder whether something is going to be well received by people. I had such a moment a few months ago just after I’d finished a remix...
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Promotions in this brave new world…
Yesterday, I made a mention on my Facebook page that I was going to be promoting things differently from this year. A few people have since got in touch to ask me what I...
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