We have almost made it past the pandemic here stateside. Businesses are reopening shortly, and that means live events will take place soon. Over the past fourteen months I have found the time to be refreshing away from the party scene. I have discovered new music, and learned new skills. Still there is something about…
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Infinite Stream Machine, Mates Rates Records & Radio Shows
Last month, myself, Tom and Vincent + a crew of others did a live twitch stream, it was my first time doing one, and a good time was had by all involved. Sure, people (in most countries, but not here in Ireland) of younger age groups are starting to get their vaxxes but we are…
We Need People To Listen First Before Speaking
So before I start my day I would just like to state a few things. First music for me is therapy and it is sacred. I don’t do music for popularity, or to been seen. Second music especially techno and house music have a connection to social issues and change. Third I don’t care what…
Early-ish 2021 heaterz + February Feathers show
And so 2021 continues to carry on indefinitely. Unlike some countries, Ireland’s vaccination roll out has been at a, lets say, leisurely pace so far so our Longest Lockdown in the World record continues to hold up and it has become quite testing now – is this reflected in the music I’m buying and listening…
Bandcamp: Gimme All Your Lovin’
I take a look at Bandcamp’s new crowd-sourced record pressing operation, and the implications of it and their business model on independent music. In a 12 months behest with relentless negativity, one of the few shining stars to emerge from the malaise that is Covid-19 is Bandcamp. Prior to 2020 the platform had already become…
January Feathers on DDR + The last of 2020
Straight out the gap 2021 has had less than a stellar start, plague rave djs making arses out of themselves, washed up old house producers going “all vinyl” and being a tit about it, Djs lawyering up against each other (MAYBE) and thats before we even acknowledge the shit show that has been the actual…
Music 2020
Shackleton / Zimpel – Primal Forms [Cosmo Rhythmatic] Best 15 minute+ pagan jazz workouts. Mario Acquaviva – Notturno Italiano (Ron Trent dub) [Mother Tongue] Best little-known Italian boogie record re-worked by a deep house maestro. Mario Acquaviva – Notturno Italiano Reworks (Daniel Maunick & Alex Malheiros/Ron Trent Mixes) by Mother Tongue records First Touch –…
Get Your Booty On… + Latest DDR show
Get your booty on the floor tonight? Not likely you’re gonna be making anyone’s day any time soon, unfortunately. But that don’t stop the booty and below is a few of my favourite ghetto / booty flavoured releases of the last x amount of months (time is immaterial at this stage, after all). Also a…
PLEASE STOP THROWING RAVES IN THE SEWER
2020 I have seen the worst of lots of people in San Diego regarding the dance music scene. Promoters specifically are willing to risk their following’s health for the sake of a few dollars. I get it people have spent years here extorting people for ticket sales and ensuring that their liquor licenses are used…
Samhain Special mixxx / DDR – Show Recordings
For the last couple of years I have been co-hosting, alongside Shane O’Meara, Feathers Glued To Your Face, Bringing Firepower, a 2hr, monthly radio show on Dublin Digital Radio (DDR). In a Dublin that has seen better times, DDR has grown to become an essential community within the city, and further afield. Many people feel…