Tag: radio 1

INTERVIEW: Backstage with Asylums

There’s something about The Lexington that makes my phone implode. It played up when I interviewed Youth Club here earlier in the year, and now it’s telling me I’ve dialed “an incorrect number” as I’m trying to call Asylums’ frontman Luke….

LIVE: Courts – Chinnerys, Southend 13.05.16

If you want to know what hard work, relentless energy, and slick attitude looks like; you should watch Courts live. This Essex-based band have been refining their alternative/funk sound since 2009 (with members Reece and Luke joining in 2012), and…

LIVE: FREAK – Bassment, Chelmsford 28.04.16

Radio 1’s Phil Taggart hovering in mid air, supported by some teenagers, members of Essex band Asylums in the crowd, and some enviably cool neon pink heart-shaped sunglasses; these were a handful of highlights from indie-rock band FREAK‘s debut gig at Chelmsford’s…

Dr Meaker – Freaks

If you’re a fan of Sigma or DJ Fresh, then it’s likely that you’ll like this new party-starter from Dr Meaker. It’s no coincidence that I’m posting it on a Friday afternoon, as it’s just the tune to get you…

LISTEN: James Blake aires new track

James Blake has debuted an untitled song on BBC Radio 1. Known among fans as ‘October’ the track premiered on DJ Benji B’s radio show when the Mercury Music Prize winner popped in for a chat. Check it out below……