Something special to catch on the live tip, DJ Food are heading out to Greenwich to take over London’s only public planetarium with a bespoke AV show. Having recently dropped Magpies Maps and Moons – part three of three in a vinyl release series that started with One Man’s Weird Is Another Man’s World back in 2009 – there’s now a full length album to look forward to for those that missed out on the wax editions, released 23rd of this month.

Titled The Search Engine the release will collect the three limited wax plates, pushing the experimental world of DJ Food to a larger audience. Although they’ve stated there’s no official theme behind the tracks, there’s certainly the one familiar sonic landscape that all the tracks have come from. What else would you expect from the sound of DJ Food?

Ninja Tune have been perfectly on form with the creativity of their launches, recently immersing audiences in the imaginary space world of Kid Koala for the Space Cadet launch, then the live show and exhibition for Isam by Amon Tobin being some of the most innovative events of 2011. The launch of The Search Engine looks to be no different, with an amazing lineup and customised planetarium show to boot it’s going to be a unique experience you don’t want to miss.

Full details on the night below. We’re hoping to be there with review and possibly some photos from the night for the day after. It’s also worth shouting out that The Search Engine continues the tradition of incredible artwork (the vinyl came with posters), all of which will be on display at the end of the month, more details on that later.

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To celebrate the release of DJ Food’s new album The Search Engine, Ninja Tune, Strictly Kev and the good people of Royal Observatory Greenwich are pleased as punch to present a very special show (or shows, depending on how you look at it) in London’s only public planetarium!

And just to make it feel even more like an eccentric away-day, coaches will be provided to shuttle people from St. Mary’s Gate or Greenwich train station up to the Observatory (and back again), although admittedly that’s mainly because entry through Greenwich Park on foot isn’t permitted after 6pm.

Southport Weekender have released the first glimpse of the provisional line up for SPW48 – The 25th Anniversary Party. This is the earliest point in years that even part of the line up has been revealed. Without saying who was playing, the almost unrivaled reputation of the UK’s friendliest party has ensured that all of our 6500 places for our 25th anniversary event have already sold out.

The 25th anniversary will be lead by a Def Mix reunion, as it sees David Morales and Frankie Knuckles reunited as headliners of the largest room at the event, The Powerhouse. Meanwhile upfront DJs will find their home in the Beat Bar, with Julio Bashmore, Floating Points and Andre Lodemann leading the charge.

Frankie Knuckles
David Morales
Danny Krivit
Kenny Dope
Kerri Chandler
Tony Humphries
Julio Bashmore
Floating Points
Andre Lodemann
Joe Claussell
Derrick Carter
Karizma
Joey Negro
DJ Jazzy Jeff
David Rodigan
Fabio & Grooverider
Al Kent
Norman Jay
Gilles Peterson
Mr Scruff
Greg Wilson

Check out the full line up here.

Join Calibre, D-Bridge, Doc Scott, Klute, Marcus Intalex plus Lynx, Dom & Roland, and Alley Cat south of the river from 10 at night til 6 in the morn. Tickets £11, available here.

If you can’t come, don’t sweat it. The night’ll be streamed live, check here for details.

To get you in the mood, here’s a dB set from earlier in the year.

D Bridge live at A Bunch of Cuts July 2011 by wefearsilence

We Fear Silence present A Bunch Of Cuts

Saturday 17th December 2011

Cable,  33a Bermondsey Street,  London,  SE1 2EG

10pm -6am

£11 Advance Tickets £14 OTD

DJs: Calibre, D-Bridge, Doc Scott, Klute, Marcus Intalex with guests Lynx, Dom & Roland, Alley Cat

MCs: SP:MC, Justyce, DRS

The Garage – Thursday 1 December 2011
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The fiercely independent Punk/Jazz/Funk quartet Red Snapper play a full live set at The Garage on December 1st. Following up from their critically acclaimed seventh album Key and a series of live dates at the world’s most important festivals over the Summer, they now embark on a UK tour sure to make the delights of the legions of hardcore fans the band has amassed over the years as well as any neophite hoping to see one of the most hardheaded and original bands around. Support comes from bass merchant Kidkanevil and Solid Steel mix if the year 2010 winner DJ Irk.

Red Snapper pioneered their unique brand of ghostly sonic landscapes, ripping machine gun rhythms and bone shaking bass during one of the most fertile periods for electronic music in the UK. Standing tall in the company of The Prodigy, David Holmes or Massive Attack the band stood out from the crowd for their fully live performances in which they took traditional jazz instruments and shred them to fuck with their sheer energy and raw funk; an energy they retain to this day, with the added benefit of experience and their unwavering commitment to evolve their sound all the while ignoring the siren calls of the commercial mainstream.

Make sure you catch this essential band playing Live at The Garage on December 1st.

Listen to Rich Thair’s 911 Mix to get you in the mood:

01. GREAYMATTER – GIVE IT TO ME SLOW – WOLF MUSIC
02. RED SNAPPER – JACK – TOOB REMIX – V2 BENELUX
03. LIFECYCLE – REFLECTING THROUGH IT – RICOCHET RECORDS
04. SOUTH RAKKAS CREW – GANGSTA REVIVAL – THE ELEMENTZ REMIX – MAD DECENT
05. RED SNAPPER – ARCHITECTRONIC – THE ELEMENTZ REMIX – V2 BENELUX
06. RED SNAPPER – CHIMEE – RADIONASTY REMIX – V2 BENELUX

Another big looking night for East London, the collaboration once more between Streets Of Beige, Nonsense and Phonica Records on the promoters tip. Happening next Friday, the production don that is Ital aka Black Eyes aka Mi Ami aka Sex Worker will be headlining a night of some of electronic music’s finest.

The Lovers Rock label boss is unleashing his live show on the UK for the first time. Supporting on the night at the yet unannounced location in East London comes Protect-U (who’s doing an instore at Phonica the day previous) and Doldrums – both of whom are also offering up their UK live debuts. Closing off the night comes Trevor Jackson, back spinning plates having had his artwork up on the wall for the RA x Exhibition series the night before.

via Resident Advisor

Ital, Protect-U and Doldrums all make their UK live debuts with Trevor Jackson joining them for a special DJ set showcasing some of the richest North American talent of 2011.

Super limited earlybirds available. More info coming soon!

Ital (100% Silk/Lovers Rock/Mi Ami)
Protect-U (Future Times)
Doldrums (NoPainInPop)
Trevor Jackson (SoulRock Recordings)

Buy tickets from RA: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?293112

ITAL – ITAL’S THEME teaser from 100% Silk on Vimeo.

Soundcrash & The Doctor’s Orders are proud to present the UK premiere of ‘Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest’, Michael Rapaport’s award winning film documenting the highs and lows of Hip Hop’s Golden Era’s most celebrated group A Tribe Called Quest. Featuring an original soundtrack by Madlib and including humorous & insightful interviews with the likes of ?uestlove, De La Soul, Ghostface Killah, Pharrell Williamsm Adam Horowitz and Mary J Blige as well as extensive accounts from Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Jarobi White and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, never has the story of A Tribe Called Quest been better told. The screening will be followed by an exclusive live show by original Tribesman Phife Dawg featuring ATCQ classics from ‘Peoples Instinctive Travels’, ‘Midnight Marauders’, ‘Low End Theory’, ‘Beats, Rhymes & Life’ as well as new material.

An essential night for hip-hop lovers and music enthusiasts. For tickets to this long-awaited screening, buy here.

http://www.sonyclassics.com/beatsrhymesandlife/

Saturday 1st October marks the second birthday of London soulful house shindig Groove Odyssey, and to mark the occasion they will be flying in Nu Yorican heavyweight Louie Vega for an anticipated four hour set.

Guest PAs come from Kenny Bobien and Stephanie Cooke in the main room of the O2 arena, while Bigger and guests hold things down in room two with a nostalgic selection of 80s soul, disco and boogie.

Check out the full line up, and ticket info, below:

MAIN ROOM – SOULFUL HOUSE
Louie Vega (4hr set)
Bobby & Steve
Groove Assassin
DJ Leo

LIVE PERFORMANCES:
Kenny Bobien performing ‘I Shall Not Be Moved’, and ‘The Light And Power’.
Stephanie Cooke performing ‘Beautiful Life’ and ‘Could This Be Love’.
Plus ‘A Groove Odyssey Showcase’ featuring Wyen Solo and Mr. D.

ROOM 2 – 80s SOUL, DISCO & BOOGIE
Bigger
Mike Gee
Paul Morrissey
Paul Nicholls
David Baily
Richie Hill
Soul Master T
plus a live PA from Rose Windross performing her 80s hit ‘Fairplay’.

ROOM 3 – HOSTED BY HOUSEFM.NET
Ted Lawrence
Sarah Finese
Superior
Nick Fernandez
Joel S and Panther
Two Good Souls

Tickets -
Early bird ticket price: £12.50 (Including booking fee – Available till 1st Sept)
Members ticket price: £15.00 (Including booking fee)
Standard ticket price: £17.50 (Plus booking fee)
VIP & fast track entry: £40 (Plus booking fee)

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Here is the flyer of this festival with a difference, but there’s far more interesting stuff hidden away in the programme.

Shook 10 for the weekend

1. Colin Curtis – DJ set in the Soul Casino
2. Classic LP Living Room – Joy Division ‘Closer’ presented by Mark Moore
3. Voola and the Jayhawks – live at Let It Rock
4. Jay Strongman – Let it Rock & Warehouse DJ set
5. Karminsky Experience – Down the Back of the Sofa Leisure Lounge
6. Thomas Dolby – live at the Revue
7. The Damned (1963) Directed by Joseph Losey at the BFI
8. The Wag – Club Session in the Studio
9. Gay Bingo in the North South Divide Bar
10 The Chap Olympiad – Jubilee Gardens but remember
“Thou Shalt Never Ever Wear Pantaloons De Nimes”

Update 8/7/11: Venue announced – Bar 512 Kingsland Road

Kyle Hall has just been added to this increasingly dope lineup, happening at a TBA venue in East London next Friday 8th of July. Beautiful Swimmers are headlining live, and have been sitting on the edge of my peripheral for a little while now; but looking at the clips below I’ve no idea why I’ve not gotten in to them proper.

The group is the collaboration of Maxmillion Dunbar and Ari Goldman, and when you throw in Funkineven and Soft Rocks next Friday night is looking quality. As always we’ll be there shooting for the morning after.

Details below.

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Beautiful Swimmers, the flagship crew of Washington DC’s synth-wave Future Times label, have rapidly gathered a cult following of vinyl obsessives and club hustlers alike with their leftfield boogie collage and spatial balearica. Compromising this duo are Ari Goldman and Andrew Field-Pickering AKA Maximillion Dunbar. This is their first ever set in London, and one that promises to live up to the mass of underground chatter and positive vibes they’ve garnered over the last 2 years.

Kyle Hall has had enormous amounts of praise and hype heaped upon him in the last couple of years, not least from countless legendary Detroit producers – Omar-S and Rick Wilhite serve both as fans and teachers. Kyle is both naturally gifted (check his keyboard trills and skills!) and something of an anomaly, his schizophrenic productions veer from downright jacking house with lashings of soul, to abstract, perverse beat-crunching. The ghost of Dilla and Zapp is as strong in this young artist as House music’s finest. Prepare yourself for a signature vinyl DJ set – likely to spill funk, electro, acid, techno and house throughout the dancefloor.

As London’s new prince of machine-funk, Funkineven has quickly earned plaudits from a worldwide audience of acid-lovers. Having kicked up a fuss with several Eglo EPs and some seriously refined remixing, here he’ll be flexing his DJ muscle – bringing the kind of rawness and intensity that line his music.

Having released cut-up compositions on Endless Flight, Redux and their own label, Soft Rocks are proving to be a force of their own. With every release a gem full of chugging floor-filling production, their subsequent DJ sets find them drawing from a raft of musical knowledge displaying a rare breadth and depth that seems to be missing from London’s current nightlife.

The Phonica, Nonsense and Streets Of Beige DJs will be bringing the warm-up noise, and with it only being the first collab night between these crews expect more to come from three of London’s most varied boutique promoters

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