Back in 2001, Terry Tester, Buscrates and Ian Wallace sat in a van in Pittsburgh, PA bugging out over Pete Rock instrumentals. Since then, Buscrates (Bastard Jazz / Razor-N-Tape) has made a name for himself as a top shelf boogie craftsman and avid synth head, while Brooklyn’s Ian Wallace boasts a seemingly never-ending run of raw, soulful remixes with partners OP! And Nick Bike.
‘MK 3.5: Die Cuts | City Planning’ shows how Dom Maker and Kai Campos have grown over the past decade and demonstrates the two sides of Mount Kimbie’s aesthetic coin - each side produced entirely by either member. Dom’s side, ‘Die Cuts’, is colourful and melody-led, thriving on the spark of collaboration; Kai’s, ‘City Planning’, is tactile and unpredictable, the product of a deeply personal aesthetic voyage. The two sides complement each other through their contrasts. But in other ways they’re not so different. Both artists present a unique vision which stands apart from their peers; neither side could have been made by anyone but Mount Kimbie.
Exotic noise and uneasy ambience German Army is a two-piece from the San Gabriel Valley and one of the loudest voices in the underground tape scene. Raised on Sydney Possuelo and Paulo Freore, their catalogue seeks to critique U.S imperialism and nationalism while bringing attention to endangered culture and ecology around the globe.
When Middle Eastern heat meets Nordic melancholy… Trail of Ganoush are a London-based world music duo formed of Sass Hoory on oud and Andrin Haag on piano. The both multi-instrumentalists compose with influences from music cultures around the world, ranging from Middle Eastern music, North African rhythms to Scandinavian jazz elements. The instrumental pieces of Trail of Ganoush take you on an immersive journey with cinematic ambiance, lush vocal spheres and at times, intricate rhythm patterns. Their music style has been compared to the likes of Michael League & Bill Laurance of Snarky Puppy and Dhafer Youssef. Composers Hoory and Haag are in the process of mixing their debut album and have released their first three singles alongside captivating live videos.
TicketsMusician, drummer & composer Alasdair Pennington has in recent years established himself as a distinct and creative voice on the drum kit within the vibrant London jazz and improvised music scenes. An in-demand sideman, Pennington has performed and recorded with many eminent, international artists across genres including Helen Sung, Baptiste Herbin, Laura Jurd, Michael Dease, Dennis Rollins and The Flaming Lips among others. His considered musical contributions with various projects have garnered much positive acclaim, including from Downbeat Magazine who in October 2023 wrote “Pennington’s a kick-ass drummer”. In the winter of 2024 Pennington released his debut album 'This Is' on Hidden Threads Records, showcasing his compositional voice on record for the first time.
TicketsCroíthe: Hearts for Palestine Croíthe will be an evening of Irish music and language, blending community, culture, and creativity in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). This event, a collaboration between Croí na Gaeilge (@croinagaeilge), an Irish language collective in London, and Selecta Grove (@selectagrove), a Irish/Lebanese DJ collective based in London, promises a vibrant celebration of Irish talent, language, and solidarity.
TicketsMusician, drummer & composer Alasdair Pennington has in recent years established himself as a distinct and creative voice on the drum kit within the vibrant London jazz and improvised music scenes. An in-demand sideman, Pennington has performed and recorded with many eminent, international artists across genres including Helen Sung, Baptiste Herbin, Laura Jurd, Michael Dease, Dennis Rollins and The Flaming Lips among others. His considered musical contributions with various projects have garnered much positive acclaim, including from Downbeat Magazine who in October 2023 wrote “Pennington’s a kick-ass drummer”. In the winter of 2024 Pennington released his debut album 'This Is' on Hidden Threads Records, showcasing his compositional voice on record for the first time.
TicketsCroíthe: Hearts for Palestine Croíthe will be an evening of Irish music and language, blending community, culture, and creativity in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). This event, a collaboration between Croí na Gaeilge (@croinagaeilge), an Irish language collective in London, and Selecta Grove (@selectagrove), a Irish/Lebanese DJ collective based in London, promises a vibrant celebration of Irish talent, language, and solidarity.
TicketsLuke Purbrick Trio featuring Cameron Scott on euphonium and Samuel Hollis on double bass.
TicketsThe whatfromwhat Christmas Party with live sets from; Duccbod (step) brothers Molly Johnson + Friends
TicketsWhen Middle Eastern heat meets Nordic melancholy… Trail of Ganoush are a London-based world music duo formed of Sass Hoory on oud and Andrin Haag on piano. The both multi-instrumentalists compose with influences from music cultures around the world, ranging from Middle Eastern music, North African rhythms to Scandinavian jazz elements. The instrumental pieces of Trail of Ganoush take you on an immersive journey with cinematic ambiance, lush vocal spheres and at times, intricate rhythm patterns. Their music style has been compared to the likes of Michael League & Bill Laurance of Snarky Puppy and Dhafer Youssef. Composers Hoory and Haag are in the process of mixing their debut album and have released their first three singles alongside captivating live videos.