THE WEEKLY ROUND-UP #5
While we’re working our way through this crazy period in isolation, we wanted to share some of the weekly content we’re seeing online, from live streams and mixes to merchandise, playlists and more - there’s never been a more important time to connect with the scene and support one another.
WATCH
Chimpo soundtracked the sunshine earlier this week with three streams from his front Garden for bloc2bloc hq - watch part 1 below.
Cotch with Kaiju
Weekly chat with Kaiju youtube Fridays at 9PM GMT. Dubplates, studio stuff, weekly goings on and randomness >> Watch last Friday’s session below:
Jamz Supernova - DJ Mag’s House Party
Jamz Supernova played an exclusive 60 minute set from her home for the next instalment of DJ Mag's house party series - watch below.
The Garage Sound
Rinse teamed up with their friend Sophia Webster to make a short documentary series about UKG style. The series celebrates the launch of Sophia’s loafer collaboration with iconic shoe designer Patrick Cox, whose loafers were a staple part of the early UK Garage uniform. Featuring Jossy Mitsu, DJ Target, DJ Spoony, Kele Le Roc and more.
Oneman - Taking it back to where he started- online DJ broadcasts 10 years ago in his bedroom using UStream! Oneman Yard Session Tonight from 6PM Boilerroom Tv have a special show lined up with Mr Charizma and Girl Unit - all from Home Isolation. Head to Boilerrom.tv tonight.
OFB Friday Lockdown Session - 7:30pm: Ubik, 9:30pm Iration Steppas, 10:30pm O.B.F (CEST ) - Via Facebook.
LISTEN
Rinse are revisiting some of their favourite RA exchanges over the coming weeks and reminded us of this brilliant episode with the station’s founder Geeneus.
RELEASES
Kemistry & Storm - DJ Kicks
!K7 is reissuing Kemistry & Storm's 1999 DJ-Kicks mix as part of the series' 25th anniversary. In the 20 years since the UK duo's mix was first released, it has achieved cult status and a place in the history of both drum & bass and the DJ-Kicks series. 18-track mix featuring J Majik, DJ Die, Test, Goldie and more
Released 8th May but you can Pre-order the 18 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app) : EXPLORE
Reggae Roast - Turn Up the Heat
The album ‘Turn Up The Heat’ is coming out on Trojan Reloaded on 22nd May. It features artists including General Levy, Mr Williamz, Horseman, Top Cat, Natty Campbell, Charlie P, Daddy Freddy, Tippa Irie and loads more. EXPLORE
Sammy Virji
Debut Album out 8th May. You can pre order it the vinyl release on Bandcamp, with exclusive bonus track Never Let You Go (VIP). EXPLORE
The North Quarter - Quarter to Quarter
With Quarter To Quarter, Amsterdam-based record label The North Quarter delivers its first compilation album: a manifesto and its most ambitious project to date. The 14 track project features prominent vocalists IAMDDB and Azekel, Bass Music legends Total Science and Break and all the core artists that have made Lenzman’s boutique label the breath of fresh air it is today. EXPLORE
Matt Jam Lamont and Echelon, 4 track EP features collaborations with, Shosh, Smokey Bubblin B, Yemi - May 1st
Egoless- Tunes like Dub Heritage, From Dust to Dub, Non-Immigrant Song, Like a Nuclear Bomb and a few others are soon going to be available on Bandcamp - eyes peeled.