RIP Dj Mehdi

The legendary Ed Banger producer passed away today following an accident in which a roof collapsed at a party. He was only 34.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOyU_OzRXnM&sns=em

SBTRKT debut album (Young Turks)

Rodigan special on Gilles Peterson!

Really enjoyed this David Rodigan special on Gilles Peterson available on BBC Iplayer. I first saw Rodigan dj last year at Secret Garden Party and it was an amazing vibe from this guy who frankly looked a bit like a geography teacher, but who was totally representing with the dubplates and had lots of reggae heads on stage showing support. It was the perfect sunny sunday at a festival.

In the show he tells the story of his roots in reggae and its so nice to hear someone still so passionate and unfazed by the music and the industry after decades in it, especially in reggae which can sometimes seem a retrospective genre these days. Highlights include an encounter with Bob Marley and reggae clashes in New York. Listen here!

Better late than never - Tom Vek 'A Chore'

No idea where the blimen 'eck he's been since the ace debut album 'We Have Sound' five years ago. But here is Tom Vek's new single 'A Chore' available on itunes now. Look out for his new album Leisure Seizure out on June 6th!

A lesson in DIY video making from Ariel Pink

As if the song wasn't good enough, the video is amazing. This is Ariel Pink - Are You Gonna Look After My Boys. Reminds me of making home movies as a child.
Look forward to seeing these guys at Field Day!

RECORD STORE DAY - Saturday 16th April

A mention for just two of the great events around the UK celebrating Independent Record Store Day.

Jamie Woon, Wild Beasts, Chilly Gonzales and co are playing at Rough Trade East, Brick Lane.
I for one will be at Rough Trade at 11am for Chilly's piano recital. 

Also Gilles Peterson and Brownswood are hosting a pop up record shop at The CAMP in Old Street. Vinyl junkies will have a right treat here! All proceeds to the Steve Reid Foundation which raises money on behalf of struggling musicians in need of help and support.

More info on events here!

Chillin on a summers day!

The perfect soundtrack to a summers day in the park!


Any reggae, especially from the Trojan Records back catalogue...


Best Coast sounds soo much better when the weather is nice.


Gotta have beach boys.


Definately love the surfer vibes.


 And a good dose of northern soul!

Hoya:hoya Sampler Feat. Eliphino

1. Eliphino- Don’t Try Be
2. Lorn- Stranger
3. Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program- Speaker Smash

Soo good!
Out soon on Hoya:hoya

HOYA002 Sampler by hoyahoya