ralphlawson – Blog Head over to Ralphs blog to read loads more about Back To Basics and Leeds clubbing I first met Ali Cooke in Kik Flip Records in Leeds. The record shop was below a clothes store called Buffalo which was the first shop in Leeds to sell Stussy clothing. The walls were personally… Continue reading Ali Cooke – Back To Basics
Tag: 1992
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Were the 90’s better?
Yes. They were. These are the singles from a single issue of Select in magazine May 1992. Loads more scans from Select here – http://selectmagazinescans.monkeon.co.uk/?cat=675 See our previous post here about Select mag, it was never really a dance mag, but sometimes it covered certain artists Here are the tunes being reviewed
Is 140BPM fast or not?
The track in question http://youtu.be/Xa9HFV5z1p4 – Make sure you get a copy of Selected Ambient Works as well, stone cold classic We reckon not, check out our post on the 140BPM+ gabba Scan from – http://selectmagazinescans.monkeon.co.uk/?cat=675 – Lots of great scans there.
Smart E’s, Kniteforce and Luna-C
We’ve been reading DJ Luna-C’s book How To Squander Your Potential recently. You should buy it, available here as an e-book (the print version currently out of stock). It’s a brilliant read, not just on the rise and fall of the band, but on the whole changes within the scene over 20 years. Plus its… Continue reading Smart E’s, Kniteforce and Luna-C
The Most Mis-sold Compilation Album In The World Ever Part 1
Various – Steamin’ Hardcore! ’92 at Discogs. Is this the least hardcore tracklist you’ve ever seen on a Hardcore CD? Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu, The – It’s Grim Up North (Part 1) THIS ISN’T HARDCORE!! 2 Unlimited – Get Ready For This NOT THE BEST EXAMPLE SL2 – DJ’s Take Control AT LAST! Rozalla… Continue reading The Most Mis-sold Compilation Album In The World Ever Part 1
Leeds University As A Venue
There may be more famous venues in the country, but not many can have hosted such a variety of events. Lucky students. From this – The Who Live In Leeds 1970 http://youtu.be/sanAHVITCDY to this Utah Saints Something Good at Ark 1992 http://youtu.be/eUxhNWDlGts to this in The Drums Live 2011
Café del Mar Ibiza Summer 1992
Video / Café del Mar, Ibiza, Summer 1992 | Test Pressing. This is how we remember Sunset strip in Ibiza More Ibiza
Utah Saints – Something Good
http://youtu.be/eUxhNWDlGts Why weren’t we told this was filmed at the mighty Ark at the Leeds Uni? We think it was this night – Friday 13th Sep 1991, although we haven’t got a flyer for that, and we thought it was at the Leeds Poly, and this video looks like Leeds Uni. If anyone can clear… Continue reading Utah Saints – Something Good
The Shamen Boss Drum
Original Post here – http://www.pushstuff.co.uk/mmalbums/shamen120992.html Melody Maker | Album | 12 September 1992 THE SHAMEN BOSS DRUM – One Little Indian Records There are times when I can’t help thinking this is the biggest pile of shite I’ve ever heard in my life. There are also times when I’m of almost the opposite opinion. Confused? Man, you… Continue reading The Shamen Boss Drum
Shut Up and Dance
Original post here http://www.pushstuff.co.uk/mmfeatures/shutupanddance060692.html Melody Maker | Feature | 6 June 1992 | Photo: Stephen Sweet SHUT UP AND DANCE RAVING MAD “It’s fucking crazy. It’s completely fucking mad. We can’t stop celebrating. We’ve been off our fucking heads since Thursday.” Thursday was when Shut Up And Dance learnt that their new single, “Raving I’m… Continue reading Shut Up and Dance