STREETNOTES!
In one week we lost both Johnny Otis & Etta James, in remembrance….
Etta James was born on January 25th 1938, Jamesetta Hawkins died January 20, 2012, James was one of the most sustainable divas on the R&B scene with more than half a century as a performer and a long list of hits to her [...]

STREETNOTES!
Hi-lighting some of the artists that we played on today’s show:
Darondo
A mystery to most, Darondo records are high on the wants-lists of many collectors. He is spoken about in hushed-tones by other Bay Area musicians. Back in the day he was seen cruising around town in a white Rolls Royce (with a “Darondo” license plate). [...]

STREETNOTES!
Hi-lighting some of the artists that we played on today’s show:
The SBTRKT story starts from the sound system of an east London club called Plastic People, which is both underground in location and in the music it specializes in. It was here that SBTRKT met a gentleman named Tic and was schooled by the sounds [...]

There was so much good stuff released in ’09, it was tought to narrow it down to just 10! I managed to compile a list of tracks that really stood out for me in the house music scene, but also show the various depths and reaches of house that appeals to me. I tried to [...]

2009 just gets better and better! Summer’s well and truly here, the crowds are jumping and the music is really doing it on the dance floors. In July I’ve been lucky enough to sample some new delights from a brand new Indian label, Wind Horse Music - the Sufi Soul EP, which delivers some really [...]

We’re only half way through and I can already say, categorically that this has been one of the best years for dance music this century! It’s definitely showing in clubs and across the airwaves everywhere. When I chat with other DJs, a common subject is being re-energized and loving the game more than ever, and [...]

I hope you’re all having a fantastic spring! The weather out here in LA is beautiful, and the music is really warming up too. A huge thank you to all of the contributors to my April chart, and to everyone else who kindly sent some of the tastiest promos my way!
Check out my chart for [...]