Another kickass mix in our series from a Patterns resident. This time it’s from South London DJ Bklava who is known for her hybrid sets which include live vocal overdubs. Having supported Conducta, Dan Shake and Kurupt FM, Bklava also founded Spin Suga. The concept began as a promotion based platform supporting female/non-binary DJs and…
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From the Sweet Harmony exhibiton to DIY zine culture and the likes of nu-rave, old school and happy hardcore records having a moment, the UK rave movement is having its moment. Being from a town that was the heart of the happy hardcore scene with most of the important labels and record stores of its…
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This is an overview of the music that the 909 crew are feeling this month. Not focused on new releases, it serves as an insight to our musical journeys and the discoveries we make on the way. Jellybean – Am I Dreaming? Summer ain’t over just yet! As the days grow shorter, and the…
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Hailing from Vancouver, Minimal Violence have been quietly releasing records as a duo since 2016. Landing on labels such as 1080p, Technicolour and Lobster Theremin, it wasn’t until the release of their debut album ‘InDreams’ earlier this year that I discovered them. Instantly entranced by their unique blend of hardcore, punk and techno, ‘InDreams’ is…
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A legend within the UK scene, Si Begg has been recording music since 1993 across the spectrum of electro, breaks, garage, bass and techno. With collaborations alongside Neill Landstrumm and Tipper on labels such as Tresor, Novamute and Fuel, Si Begg fast became a leading figure within the scene. Having stepped away from his original…
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Being a creative is easy for some people. It’s not something they longed for but rather something that chose them – it’s their calling in life. This goes for Credit 00 who is not only an incredible musician but also a skilful graffiti artist. Whilst studying fine arts, Credit 00 became immersed in the world…
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There’s not much out there in the world about Raw Ambassador other than he’s from Italy and also previously released under the alias Antonio. That being said he’s stacking up quite a tasty discography with records on Mannequin, Smashing Tape Records, Natural Sciences and now Label In Disarray. Released last month, ‘Body Control’ is a…
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On Friday, more than a thousand Londoners made a pilgrimage to the cavernous halls of Printworks, not for an 8-hour techno marathon or drum & bass soundclash—the kind of night on which it stokes its reputation—but for a night of contemplation. To open a bank holiday programme of dance music’s finest, The Hydra were bringing Nils…
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When we asked Chrissy to provide a mix for our series, there was no guessing to what it would sound like. Chrissy’s knowledge of music goes above and beyond what I could ever dream of having tapped into the world of house, ghettotech, footwork, jungle, hardcore, disco and more. He is credited for organising…
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Ash Lauryn’s biography starts off by stating she’s ‘doing it for the culture’, completely summing her mission to highlight black underground culture. Through her NTS show and blog, Underground & Black, Ash brings awareness to her experiences navigating the dance music world as a black woman and most of the music she plays is black…
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