Opal Tapes Vs Public Information – Friday 28th June
Posted June 27, 2013
Tickets: £5 Adv
BleeD present a meeting of minds between two of the most vital record labels currently operating in the UK.
OPAL TAPES | have released a dizzying array of cassette and digital releases of late, bringing names such as Lumigraph, 1991, Prostitutes, Huerco S and Tuff Sherm to wider attention. No over-arching aural aesthetic pervades, but a consistent off-kilter quality remains present throughout, thanks to the keen curatorial eye of label head Stephen ‘Basic House’ Bishop. Their line-up for the inaugral label showcase includes ‘cryptic tape melt murk’ producer Wanda Group and Basic House himself.
PUBLIC INFORMATION | Infused with the pioneering spirit of the Radiophonic Workshop, Public Information has emerged in the last two years or so as a force to be reckoned with in the experimental, dare we say, dance hinterlands, although their vision is not limited to such primal endeavours. Finds such as No UFO’s, Austin Cesear and Acteurs have characterised the label as true magpies of the electronic world, with more well-worn names such as Ekoplekz and Chris Carter also making it a home from home. Forthcoming PI artist IVVVO, who already has an Opal Tapes release under his hat, will be playing a headline DJ set tonight, with Nochexxx also playing a special A/V all-dubplates set.
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Honeyslide, OLD FOREST, Bare Pale – Wednesday 26th June
Posted June 25, 2013
Tickets: £5 Adv
On Wednesday 26th June Critical Heights presents the Honeyslide 10″ release launch party. The London three-piece emerged last year with their acclaimed debut EP filled with heavy squelching guitars and shoegazing sensibilities.
The new release will be a double A side 10″ featuring two lead tracks Drippin and Deep Architecture, plus two further tracks, Untitled #240 and Sugar Routine. Swathed in reverb, bathed in noise and drowned in dreamy vocals, Honeyslide blend the experimental with the melodic to provide thrillingly provocative sounds.
Support on the night comes from OLD FOREST and Bare Pale.
Midnight A Go Go – Saturday 22nd June
Posted June 18, 2013
Midnight A Go-Go returns to The Waiting Room on Saturday 22 June with its unique blend of all things 80s and a special guest DJ slot from Cymbals.
The monthly club night celebrates one of the most culturally distinct and innovative musical eras in history. It pays homage to the decade that gave birth to MTV and saw subsequent rise of a pop culture that mixed Hip Hop with Pop. It was a time when music, fashion, movie stars and advertising collided to create a look and sound that lives on and is copied by new artists today.
It’s resident DJs – Matthew and Christine – play the finest 80s electro, pop, classic hip hop. The result is a hazy sunset filled journey that takes you from Twin Shadow to Simple Minds via Prince and Grandmaster Flash.
Keysound Sessions Presents… E.m.m.a. Album Launch – 14th July
Posted June 12, 2013
We are pleased to announce we will be hosting the album launch party for Mersyside-via-London producer E.m.m.a. Her debut LP Blue Gardens will be released on 29th July through Keysound Recordings.
A double sided 12″ release with South London label Wavey Tones, frequent radio play from Rinse FM and inclusion on the How We Roll compilation brought her to the attention of new label home Keysound.
Blue Gardens has been in the works for some time, with five of the tracks already made long before a full length was discussed and the 11 tracks have a cohesive theme running through them.
Read more about the album and E.m.m.a in this recent interview with Fact Magazine.
Watch the hypnotic video for ‘Dream Phone’ below.
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MONEY – Thursday 13th June
Posted June 11, 2013
Tickets: £11.50
Having signed to Bella Union after two limited edition 7″ singles last year, Manchester-based quartet MONEY are currently putting the finishing touches to their much-anticipated debut album, due for release late summer.
Selling out shows before they’d even released a single, MONEY have drawn devoted fans to strange, beautiful and passionate gigs around Manchester over the last year or so, with much mythologised shows in the Sacred Trinity Church and a crumbling building known as the Bunker: an abandoned factory in the shadows of Strangeways. Here they created their own sense of beauty in the void, stating “celebration is at the heart of doom”.
Watch the video for new single ‘Bluebell Fields’ above.
Fimber Bravo, Totem – Wednesday 12th June
Posted June 10, 2013
Tickets £7.50 Adv
Hailing from Trinidad, Fimber Bravo has made a name for himself as a steel-pan extraordinaire, playing with artists as diverse as Blur, Hot Chip and Morcheeba. With the prestigious Pan Am North Stars he has played at some of the worlds greatest venues, including the Carnegie Hall.
In addition to his playing, Fimber Bravo also became the musical director of Steel n ‘Skin, the first black group to be funded by the Arts Council of Great Britain. It has since been a catalyst for contemporary black arts groups throughout the UK.
Signed to Moshi Moshi, and with some high profile collaborations under his belt, Fimber Bravo is certainly sure to give a great performance at The Waiting Room. The man is a living- legend.
PLUS SUPPORT FROM TOTEM
Totem are found lurking within a cloud of melodic post punk, epiphany and unstable animation. 3 of them, from Shepherd’s Bush are the product of a wide variety of ideas and influences, spawning their own imaginative yet accessible sound.
Special Request: Brackles (Rinse FM), Scientist (Flex FM) – Friday 7th June
Posted June 7, 2013
After their vibe-heavy first birthday back in April, London’s SPECIAL REQUEST crew returns for another session of the finest house, garage, grime and bass.
This time around, Rinse artist and fearless selector BRACKLES headlines – following last years superb debut album taking in the very keenest of tropical flavas and mixing them up with UK funky bass weight, vocal divas and 2-step rhythms, the one time Blunted Robots boss will come with a set that’s bound to keep all true ravers hyped!
Bringing his dextrous talents to proceedings, one of the capitals unsung heroes steps up to provide all SR faithful with a special History of Garage set. Flex FM regular SCIENTIST is set to share his years of pirate radio experience with all kru…
Support comes from residents and NTS Radio regulars PERCY INGLE and TK, bringing a whole world of house and garage pressure – don’t sleep!
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