Yadava makes a welcome return to his hometown imprint Ad Hoc Records with the release Velvet House On Sackville Street. His selections have garnered him widespread recognition and respect around the globe, and his original creations are certainly no different. In our interview with the man earlier this February, Yadava says the direction of this… Continue reading Yadava – Camomile Samba [Ad Hoc Records]
Tag: Manchester
Nymad – Saturn [Ad Hoc Records]
We’re happy to welcome back Manchester label, Ad Hoc Records, for another slot in our premiere series. This time, for their sixth release, a hometown friend of theirs, Nymad, has prepped a five-track EP called Ensemble, and we’ve got the second-last cut, Saturn. Nymad has, it seems, always had an ear for experimental dance music… Continue reading Nymad – Saturn [Ad Hoc Records]
Interview with Contours on Kawuku Sound
Kawuku Sound is the coming together of UK producers Contours & Cervo and Ugandan percussion troupe Fonkodelis Arkestra. This is the culmination of a month-long creative process that was born out of the Nyege Nyege affiliated Boutiq Studio in Kawuku, Kampala, Uganda. Ahead of their Ugandan release, we spoke to Tom Burford aka Contours about… Continue reading Interview with Contours on Kawuku Sound
Tommy Tickle – Goldrush [Ad Hoc Records]
Clinical. A word best used to describe the latest “Shapes & Spaces” EP from Tommy Tickle AKA Meles Meles. Separating his time between both London & Manchester, the young man’s been on a writing roll of late, churning out some svelte recordings. When asked about this next slice, Tommy is quick to tell us the… Continue reading Tommy Tickle – Goldrush [Ad Hoc Records]
Yadava – All Is Well [Church] “It Rains Here” Album review
The South London staple, Church, should be known to every one of our followers. Headed by its equally distinguished boss, Seb Wildblood, the label has managed to carve itself into its own unique niche within the underground. Developing a sound all their own, Church has become the premier destination for sultry, hazy, jazz-infused house music.… Continue reading Yadava – All Is Well [Church] “It Rains Here” Album review
XOA + Contours – Express [Banana Hill Records]
Banana Hill Records is the natural outcome of a fantastic series of parties spawned by Cervo and JVC which take place in both Manchester and London. Touted as “one of the few true genre-spanning parties in the UK” by The Guardian, their past lineups boast names such as Gilles Peterson, Move D, Optimo, Quantic and… Continue reading XOA + Contours – Express [Banana Hill Records]
PREMIERE : Yadava – Heart Strings [Ad Hoc Records]
Embodying what they coin as Manchester’s disobedient nature, Ad Hoc Records are championing the sound of their local producers. Transcending labels and genres, their aim is to showcase the best the city has to offer through the international and borderless language of music. Although the imprint has only two releases to their name so far,… Continue reading PREMIERE : Yadava – Heart Strings [Ad Hoc Records]
MIXED BY/ Loz Goddard
Loz Goddard is a man, a man who creates fine house music with a disco twist. (soundcloud) Hailing from Manchester in the UK, he has released music on labels such as Outplay, Razor-N-Tape, Quintesstials, Secret Reels and Large. Anyone who has seen him play or listened to his staple ‘Downtown Groove Sessions’ monthly radio show will know he… Continue reading MIXED BY/ Loz Goddard