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We've moved here!!!

2011-01-04T15:59:00.002Z

Get involved and check it out: http://turnofftheradiouk.tumblr.com/

Jay-Z Masterclass

2011-01-03T20:39:00.003Z

Oprah Winfrey launched her very own TV network this past weekend, coincidentally named "Own".

One of the show's to premiere was Masterclass a show dedicated to a celebrity, where they talk about themselves, their upbringing, lifes lesson, failures and triumphs. Let's just say it's pretty sensitive stuff.

The first celeb to be "masterclassed" was Jay-Z, I found it very engaging and truly inspiring, very much worth a watch. Have a negative view of Jay-Z, watch this, you may just change your mind.

*Hat's off to Oprah, she done did it.

Islington Boys Club - Plastic 16

2010-12-17T10:21:00.004Z

TOTR fav's the 'Islington Boys Club' have released their debut AA side single Pristine/Plastic 16. To accompany those singles are two videos and this is the video for Plastic 16, both singles are great in their own right but Plastic 16 does more for me.

To read a review of when the Islington Boys Club performed at TOTR, please click here.

Tune Of The Day!

2010-12-16T23:07:00.002Z

Considering this is a very old song, it is still very relevant.

What was that Harry?

2010-12-13T00:16:00.002Z

Think of how much what you're going to get, LOL!

TOTR's Top 10 Albums of 2010!

2010-12-06T11:49:00.007Z

1) Drake - Thank Me Later

2) Gil Scott-Heron

3) Nas & Damian - Distant Relatives

4) Corinne Bailey Rae - The Sea

5) Rox - Memoirs

6) Rick Ross - Teflon Don

7) JME - Blam

8) Tinie Tempah - Discovery

9) Giggs - Let Em Av It

10) The Drums - The Drums

What do you guys/gals think of our album choices? Please feel free to leave comments......

1st day of the month!

2010-12-01T10:09:00.002Z

Let's get it cracking off in style!

2011

2010-11-29T16:00:00.009Z

2011, is fast approaching and on a personal note I am glad to see the back of 2010 but what can we expect in 2011?

A Wiley/Dizzee Rascal collabo?

Didier Drogba with a skinhead?

What Drogba usually looks like.

More jobs for the unemployed?

What do you guys think? Feel free to leave a comment.

P.S Arsenal winning the league would be nice!

Fuzzy Logic release EP!

2010-11-22T10:13:00.004Z

TOTR fav's Fuzzy Logic have released their debut E.P "Goodtimesdotcometh".

Boasting six tracks there is something for everyone on this E.P and trust me when I say there are some absolute gems. There is even a feature from the talented Roses Gabor.

Personal fav's: Armhouse and Drunk mans speech.

To get your dirty mitts on the E.P you can download it here from iTunes, also to keep up with the bands shenanigans follow them on Twitter @FuzzyLogic_Baby.

Go on treat your ears!

Adele - Someone Like You

2010-11-19T10:19:00.000Z

Press play, watch and enjoy!

TOTR's: One's to watch for 2011!

2010-11-17T18:03:00.009Z

Maxsta

East London is definitely back with this youngster and don't you forget the name Maxsta. After a fairly successful year and also releasing two mix tapes the 'Maxtape' and 'The Come Up' this busy young lad has firmly cemented his credentials as the next big thing. Think Maxsta and the comparisons of a young Dizzee are not far behind. Look out for him!

J. Cole

J Cole the rapper not the footballer has been around for a little minute, patiently biding his time whilst wetting our pallet with his mix tapes. Yet to release his debut album "Cole World" (dropping in December) J Cole the first artist to be signed to Roc Nation has been teasing us with a variety of mix tapes. Most recent one being "Friday nights lights" , evidently talented and with a lot to say I have no doubt that J Cole will be taking his place among raps elite in no time soon.

Jessie J

Jessie J is the lady of the moment, everyone and their cat has been banging on about this young lady and it's justified. Signed to Island Records Jessie J released the visuals to her first single "Like a dude" and in under a week has already reached 2million views. People watch this space 2011 will be Jessie J's year.

Mac Miller

Mac Miller, a 19 year old rapper Hailing from “The Burgh” Pittsburgh USA has been making some serious strides over the pond, currently signed to Rostrum Records he recently released his latest mix tape K.I.D.S (Kicking Incredibly Dope Shit). After a great response he plans to release another mix tape Best Day Ever in December, look out for the debut album dropping in 2011!

Ed Sheeran

The singer-songwriter from Suffollk is on the verge of big things, signed to Elton John's management and appearing on Jamie Foxx's radio show in California. It seems like Ed is well on his way, always with his trusted guitar Ed Sheeran has played and continues to play at a host of gigs and none other than our night TOTR in December (make sure you're there). Keep tabs on Ed Sheeran, I don't want to say I told you so.

Adele - Rolling In The Deep

2010-11-17T11:37:00.001Z

New music and footage of Adele recording her next album entitled '21' which is due for release in Jan 2011 on XL recordings.

It's been a while since we've heard anything new from the Grammy award winner and to be honest it's been long overdue. I think the music "scene" on a whole has missed her, I am thoroughly excited about her pending new material.

What are your thoughts on the track "rolling in the deep"?

Scary!

2010-11-16T16:21:00.000Z

HA, Ha, Ha!

Zenden's got move, not!

2010-11-15T23:05:00.005Z

Every time I see this video I crack up, it's brilliant. But next time leave the dancing to Gyan, okay Zenden, ha ha!

The Kemistry - Danger mouse (re-make)

2010-11-15T23:01:00.005Z

This is absolutely brilliant, would love to hear this live. What do you guys think?

Yo Video - Fool

2010-11-15T19:57:00.000Z

What do you guys think of this?

Random Impulse X Chipmunk: Refix - Flying High

2010-11-15T19:49:00.001Z

Press play, watch and enjoy!

Christmas is coming early!

2010-11-15T19:37:00.004Z

Who's coming?
Our Xmas party is going to be amazing, just look at the line up.

It's finally here!

2010-11-11T10:12:00.003Z

The long awaited mix tape 'The Traveling Man' from the artist of the moment Maverick Sabre is finally here, do yourself a favour and download it now.

Plus it's free!

Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle

2010-11-08T17:33:00.004Z

This is by far the best track on Pro Green's album and to be fair he does his bit but to be honest Maverick Sabre owns this.

Produced by True Tiger go support the cause and help it chart, cop it on iTunes now.

Turn Off The Radio

2010-11-08T11:01:00.001Z

Okay, so I’ve been having a little fun over the past week making this video (track inspired by Duck Sauce).

Most of the footage are random bits filmed over the year, all the photos are from past TOTR events. The video was fun to make and I hope that comes across to you when you watch it.

Thank you to all who wanted to appear in it and I hope you enjoy it. Please share with friends and comments are welcome.

We have a Christmas Party to announce so look out for the details to be posted pretty soon.

Edit

Live-O

2010-11-04T09:05:00.003Z

Who's going to this? I am so see you there.

Jay Z responds to MC Hammer Diss!

2010-11-03T17:12:00.000Z

G.R.E.E.D.s - What It Means

2010-11-03T09:09:00.003Z

I am not going to say too much about this video because when you watch it, it will speak for itself.

"What it means" is very intense, engaging and appropriate, please enjoy and share with your friends.

Massive shout out to G.R.E.E.D.s and The whole PinBoard team you did an amazing job.

Tinchy Stryder x Giggs, Professor Green, Tinie Tempah, Devlin, Example, Chipmunk – “Game Over”

2010-11-02T10:23:00.001Z

The official video is here.....what do you guys think?

Tune Of The Day!

2010-11-01T18:28:00.002Z

Goldielocks - Magic Carpet

Myspace to be resurrected

2010-11-01T11:54:00.008Z

Myspace has undergone a massive redesign, but will it make a difference. Back in the day Myspace was the "social network of social networks" (Facebook and Twitter were no where to be seen). Now Myspace is a social grave yard full of dead profiles with Facebook and Twitter now ruling the roost.

I remember a time when logging into Myspace and having millions (slight exaggeration) of strangers friend requesting me, pretending they were earning £250,000 + a year. There would also be a thousand and one profiles of "emo" girls taking photos of themselves poking their tongues out.

Now when I log into Myspace I have a million spam emails (no exaggeration), a thousand event invites and one friend request from a latino model (who's not a real person) claiming to be looking for friendship, has just moved to London and has no friends.

The new Myspace is aimed at musicians and promoters:

"The new feautures (not released in the UK until mid November) will make it easier for users to share and promote content they enjoy and recommend it to their friends. This means users can finally promote themselves or their company within MySpace instead of directing people to their profile page".

This is a clear indication Myspace will not be competing with Facebook and looks like it is going back to it's musical roots.

Well time will tell if Myspace will ever regain it's "top social network" title, but I a now occasional Myspace user rather than avid is not sure. However, I will be giving it a try.

Dels feat Ghostpoet - Trumpalump (quiet remix)

2010-10-30T20:56:00.004+01:00

Big Dada Signing Dels and TOTR fav Ghostpoet (new signing of Brownswood Recording) get the remix treatment courtesy of Joe Goddard from Hot Chip and I like it.

The Trumpalump EP which features 5 different mixes of the track 'trumpalump' is due for release towards the end of November. I suggest you purchase it as a present for your iPod and your ears.

No More Technics?

2010-10-29T09:15:00.004+01:00

DJ's favourite Technics are to be discontinued by their makers Panasonic, apparently? This is the second rumor in under a year quoting that Panasonic will cease making the beloved Technics.

If it's true then this is a damn shame and a timely boost to the digital DJ market.

Thai Matic – NorthWest Confidential

2010-10-21T23:39:00.003+01:00

Wow, absolutely loving this.

Best Part of The Mobo's 2010

2010-10-21T08:45:00.004+01:00

Tinchy Stryder Ft Devlin, Giggs, Pro' Green, Tinie Tempah. BIG!

Winter Essentials

2010-10-20T12:01:00.003+01:00

The weather of late seems to be getting mighty cold, so I see it as my duty to invest in some winter essentials to keep myself warm.

What do you think?

NME - The Cool List 2010

2010-10-20T11:40:00.005+01:00

Katy B and Giggs have made NME's notorious "cool" list for 2010. The annual list features the likes of Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Janelle Monae but for me Katy B and Giggs are welcome additions this year.

To see the complete "Cool list" get yourself over to NME now.

Maxsta - Free Download

2010-10-19T17:26:00.003+01:00

East London MC Maxsta has released another mix tape. Ever since his last mix tape "East London is Back" Maxsta has gone from strength to strength and has been touted as the next grime MC to go mainstream (if he does let's hope he doesn't do a chipmunk).

The Come Up Maxsta's new mix tape is 14 tracks deep and features TOTR fav Maverick Sabre plus many, many more.

To get your copy click here.

Big!

2010-10-18T10:33:00.001+01:00

Press play, watch and enjoy!

Kerry Leatham A64

2010-10-17T18:23:00.003+01:00

We had Kerry Leatham perform at TOTR alongside Katy B, The Illersapians and Dot Rotten this time last year. She was brilliant to say the least and it's not surprising to see SB:TV giving her the opportunity to show case her ability in this A64.

If I am honest I thought she'd be bigger now than she is, she's a talented singer songwriter and even had a track feature on the Adulthood soundtrack.

It's good to see her still about, making music and hopefully she will get more chances to get her music heard by a wider audience.

Session: Tinashe

2010-10-08T19:39:00.001+01:00

Mac Miller

2010-10-06T19:10:00.001+01:00

Get to know about this kid........Mac Miller

Kurran and The Wolfnotes‏ Q&A

2010-10-06T18:04:00.003+01:00

Taking time out from their busy schedule folk band Kurran and The Wolfnotes met us for some Q&A. We talk Fleetwood Mac, Facebook and the UK music 'scene', check it out.

TOTR: Introduce yourselves?

K&W: We're the Kurran and The Wolfnotes. Kurran (vocals and guitar), Chris (drums and vocals), Tim (lead guitar vocal) and Ben (bass).

TOTR: Cool name, how did you come up with it?

K&W: Wish we could remember. A wolfnote is when you hit a stringed instrument at a certain point that makes the string howl. Someone told us that and we thought it sounded cool.

TOTR: Describe your sound?

K&W: We try and mix more traditional folk music with our favourite contemporaries. I think we end up sounding one part The Smiths, one part Bob Dylan and two parts Brand New.

TOTR: Tell us the creative process behind your songs?

Kurran: I will usually bring a song into the band in a very simple form. Then we tussle it around the rehearsal room till it makes sense. Which can take days.

TOTR: who inspires you musically?

K&W: As a band we don't think they come much better than Radiohead. Some of the tour bus favourites are Bowerbirds, Fleetwood Mac, Manchester Orchestra, Modest mouse and The Pixies.

TOTR: Do you prefer to be in the studio creating music or onstage performing?

Kurran: Being on stage. I feel like the songs live and grow with you, and they get delivered how you feel then and there. Recordings are just capturing how you felt about it at that moment. Which has its purpose of course, but I don't listen to the recordings myself once they are done.

TOTR: As a band where do you see your place within the UK music scene?

Kurran: I really don't know. It’s still a bit of shock that we've got this far. If we could be going in to do a second album then that would be good. But we're still finishing the first.

TOTR: What are your plans for the next 12 months?

K&W: We'll be releasing the album early next year, and then touring it as much as we can for the next coming year.

TOTR: Last, but by no means least what do you prefer Twitter or Facebook?

Kurran: I wish I could use either. I'm going to go for facebook because they are probably watching me right now.

Mindie Meets TOTR

2010-10-06T17:17:00.007+01:00

Here's some photos from our last event: Mindie Meets Turn Off The Radio!

If you missed it you missed out but don't sweat our next event will be taking place very, very soon! (watch this space)

Photos by Luke Agbaimoni

24 Accents

2010-10-05T17:58:00.002+01:00

The Nigerian accent nearly killed me, f*cking hilarious!

Enjoy.

I wish I was special!

2010-10-03T23:52:00.001+01:00

Black History Month

2010-10-01T17:17:00.004+01:00

'There is no force like success, and that is why the individual makes all effort to surround himself throughout life with the evidence of it; as of the individual, so should it be of the nation.'

Marcus Garvey

To find out what's going on in your area for black history month click here.

Jamiroquai are back!

2010-09-28T20:29:00.001+01:00

Jamiroquai - White Knuckle Ride

Taken from the new album, 'Rock Dust Light Star'.
Out on November 1st
http://www.jamiroquai.com

Rick Ross just did it!

2010-09-27T01:23:00.001+01:00

Boom!

TOTR's playlist of the week!

2010-09-23T12:37:00.004+01:00

Kanye West- Runaway (ft Pusha T) by randomcypher

Kendrick Lamar-H.O.C by deeRok

Pimp C - "What Up" Feat. Drake & Bun B by Some Kind of Awesome

Mayer Hawthorne - I Need You (Prod By Nottz) by Some Kind of Awesome

<a href="http://soulcycle.bandcamp.com/track/i-cant-help-it">I Can't Help It by Soul Cycle</a>

FOOTSIE - WHERE'S MY SCRILLA [WOOOO RIDDIM] by djsemtex

TOTR Loves!

2010-09-21T15:54:00.001+01:00

Bishop Lamont ft Anjulie - Hollow Eyes

Future classic!

DJ LoK - Exclusive Mix

2010-09-18T12:03:00.003+01:00

One of the UK's hottest DJ's, DJ LoK has put together this exclusive mix only for TOTR.

Check it out and download it.

Catch DJ LoK plus many others at Mindie Meets Turn Off The Radio, 30th September @ The Last Days of Decadence.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149538318398887&ref=mf

Follow DJ LoK on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mpclok

Figment – Love H.E.R Madly

2010-09-17T16:50:00.001+01:00

&amp;amp;lt;a href="http://figment.bandcamp.com/album/love-h-e-r-madly"&amp;amp;gt;Love H.E.R Madly by Figment&amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;gt;

'Love H.E.R Madly' is a remix project from beat-maker and MC, Figment. The album brings together music exclusively sampled from The Doors and splashes it with vocals from some of the most influential and exciting artists in UK Hip Hop, including Lewis Parker, Klashnekoff, Mystro, Blokeyman, Stig of The Dump and more.

With cuts from DJs LoK, Reptar and live bass too!

Marvell - We Know

2010-09-16T11:52:00.003+01:00

I saw Marvell live on the Ipswich leg of Chipmunk's Shine, Shine tour (courtesy of Boxfresh) and they really impressed me.

They performed this track last on their set and absolutely tore the place down, I was slyly singing the chorus too. It's destined to be a hit.

Go cop it on October 10th.

Tune Of The Day

2010-09-14T20:41:00.001+01:00

Stereo Total - I Love You Ono

Travelling Man - Artwork

2010-09-09T09:55:00.003+01:00

This is the artwork for Maverick Sabre's pending mix tape 'Traveling Man'. It will be released as a free download on Monday 13th of September.

On The Buttons

2010-09-08T23:43:00.005+01:00

On The Buttons is an event for wannabe producers and music tech heads, it takes place this Saturday 11th September at the Red Bull HQ on Tooley street 2pm - 6pm.

Mz Bratt will be performing and DJ's throughout the afternoon are DJ Tanzanite and Kashmir Kid. There will also be a Q&A session with producer Swindle, it's free to get in and there will be free drink.

Don't miss out!

Anyone using Ping?

2010-09-07T23:45:00.004+01:00

It's like Twitter but for music, check it out. Also, to read more on it click here.

Ping

Don't Forget

2010-09-07T20:05:00.002+01:00

This Saturday!

Tune Of The Day

2010-09-07T13:11:00.001+01:00

The Cardigans - Carnival

50 Cent Tweets

2010-09-07T09:22:00.005+01:00

For all you Twitter lovers out there follow 50 Cent if you are not already. He is funny, but controversial. He just doesn't seem to care, he snipes at everyone from Serena Williams to Busta Rhymes.

Check out some of his funniest tweets in my opinion this week:

"Banks would fuck any kind of girl. That boy don't care I saw him once with this lil bitch I said that bitch is a midget! He said stop hatin"

"I'm a holidays dad. My son only likes me when its xmas time. I prolly wouldn't recognize him if he aint had his hands out when I see him"

"If I was a porn star my name would be Bishop eddie long lol"

"Tiger woods 750,000,000 dollar divorce settlement and they say love don't cost a thing damn. Then pussy is too expensive"

For a man who is suppose to release his new album soon, he seems to have an awful lot of time on his hands.

@50cent

David Haye talks to his fans

2010-09-07T09:18:00.001+01:00

Do footballers think they are invincible or are they just plain stupid?

2010-09-06T16:16:00.005+01:00

First Ashley Cole, then it was John Terry and now Wayne Rooney. Reports are suggesting that Rooney has been cheating on his wife Coleen with a prostitute.

If it is true, then it wouldn't have been the first time that he's slept with a prostitute or cheated on Coleen. Back when playing for Everton, Rooney was caught on CCTV paying £40 for sex with a granny prostitute nicknamed "Auld Slapper".

So going back to my point, do footballers think they are invincible or are they just plain stupid?

What do you guys/gals think, opinions please.

Cher Lloyd

2010-09-06T15:37:00.007+01:00

The blogosphere has gone Cher Lloyd crazy and who can blame them. She's very talented, had an amazing X-Factor audition and for a 16 year old she's very confident.

However, I cannot help but think that X-Factor the very thing that has made her an overnight obsession maybe the very thing that will damage her career before it has even started.

Her audition itself was very different to what we expect from X-Factor. First of all it was a hip hop song and correct me if I am wrong but wasn't that one of the first, if not the first "urban" track to be well received in an X-Factor audition?

Speaking on This Morning (this morning, lol) Cher Lloyd is quoted in saying "this is the artist I want to be, so I wanted to give an incite into what I would like to bring out".

As we all know X-Factor is a predominantly pop orientated show and past winners like Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke have all gone on to release very poppy bordering cheesy songs.

So, with Cher Lloyd having the best audition of 2010 so far and her being touted as a potential X-Factor winner. Will she be willing to compromise her "Hip Hop" roots for a more polished pop sound, time will tell.

*Opinions welcome.

@CherLloydX

Maverick Sabre - A64

2010-09-06T15:08:00.008+01:00

The moment I first heard Maverick Sabre I knew he was going to have a bright future. As I said last year he was one to watch and he hasn't let me down.

From performing at SXSW, Boxfresh sponsoring him and word that he's been signed it seems that Maverick Sabre has had one exciting year.

Not forgetting he's only 20 years old, it's just the beginning for him.

Anyway, enough of me check out his A64. Breathtaking!

NSG releases free download!

2010-09-04T12:14:00.005+01:00

The awesome NSG is back and has some free music for your ears. Bear Attack Vol 1 is NSG's first release in a year, packed with 8 tracks of goodness I am sure there is something for everyone.

To download Bear Attack, click here.

Goodbye American Apparel

2010-09-01T20:44:00.003+01:00

Overpriced and overrated!
To read why this is the end for American Apparel click here.

Candle Thieves to support Badly Drawn Boy!

2010-09-01T19:57:00.003+01:00

The Candle Thieves will be heading out on a UK tour supporting Badly Drawn Boy in October.

The tour will follow the release of the perky duo's forthcoming EP, ‘The Happiness Blues’ which is released on the 13th September, through Carnival Town Records. Fronted by the Casio-led pop squiggle of the deliciously oddball ‘Sunshine Song’, ‘The Happiness Blues EP’ continues where ‘Sunshine & Other Misfortunes’ left off, with more endearing and evocative leftfield indie-pop.

Since their introduction at the turn of the year, The Candle Thieves have spent the majority of their time taking their colourful toytown instrumentation to the kitchens, back gardens and local pubs of the UK, and playing high-profile U.S support slots with The Scissor Sisters and David Gray. They are currently holed up in their Peterborough bedroom studio developing the song ideas written on the road.

Tour dates as follows:

OCTOBER

13th Stockton Arc
15th Nottingham Albert Hall
16th Scarborough Spa Theatre
17th Holmfirth Picturedrome
18th Birmingham Town Hall
20th Glasgow Old Fruitmarket
21st Manchester Royal Northern
25th Bristol St Georges
26th Brighton Duke of Yorks
27th London Bloomsbury Theatre
28th London Bloomsbury Theatre

Cee-Lo - F*ck You (Official Music Video)

2010-09-01T19:48:00.001+01:00

The Libertines - What Katie Did

2010-08-30T18:05:00.002+01:00

I wish I could have been there!

Mz Bratt - Selecta (official video)

2010-08-28T15:48:00.006+01:00

Do you remember a few weeks ago I was on location with Boxfresh taking snaps at Mz Bratt's video shoot.

Well here's the official video:

I like!

Are they married?

2010-08-28T12:09:00.004+01:00

Someone please share some light on this.......Are they really married? Or is it a publicity stunt?

Tune Of The Day!

2010-08-26T21:18:00.002+01:00

I am actually just loving the instrumental.....

Boxfresh A/W 2010 Collection

2010-08-26T10:57:00.003+01:00

Boxfresh have raised the levels this season, check it out.

A/W 2010 range

TOTR introduces Joel Culpepper

2010-08-25T14:54:00.003+01:00

Call me late, call me what you want but a good friend of mine put me onto this guy and I am very glad he did. Think Andre 3000 meets Omar, sprinkled with a little J Dilla, a dash of Kanye and you get Joel Culpepper.

To read the rest visit Myboxfresh.com

Carnival, anyone ?

2010-08-25T14:06:00.006+01:00

If so, this is the spot!

Norman Jay - Good Times sound system junction of West Row & Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove, LONDON W.10

Arrive early to avoid disappointment, the police will restrict access after 2pm.

See you there!

Kurran and the Wolfnotes - Your Four Limbs

2010-08-24T22:41:00.001+01:00

@thewolfnotes

This Saturday!

2010-08-24T22:26:00.002+01:00

Hotoneten x Bullet Train Carnival Party

28th August @ The Macbeth Hoxton.

Newham Generals
El-B
Marco Del Horno
DJ Yasmin
DJ Cable
koodikki b2b Last Japan
Candyman b2b Antix

BE THERE!

The Candle Thieves are back!

2010-08-24T21:52:00.004+01:00

After a brief spell away the Candle Thieves have returned with a new 4 track EP entitled 'Happiness Blues' to be released digitally on the 13th September 2010.

Over the summer Scott and Glock have been busy spreading their brand of sunshine laden melancholy, playing in peoples Gardens, Living rooms, Kitchens, and Bedrooms as well as signing to Downtown records (Miike Snow, White Denim, Major Lazer) and supporting a whole bunch of people ranging from David Gray to My Chemical Romance.

While bouncing around the UK the guys took to putting some ideas to paper and the result was the 'Happiness Blues EP'. A small slice of Candle Thieves goodness and another example of why their first LP 'Sunshine And Other Misfortunes' captured the hearts of critics and fans alike earlier this year.

This EP once again showcases their ability to make emotive and rich indie pop without being saccharine.

@candlethieves

Look out for it “Happiness Blues”

Released On: Carnival Town Records

Date: September 13th 2010

Good morning!

2010-08-24T21:44:00.000+01:00

Ha, ha, ha!

Rested and Refreshed!

2010-08-24T20:55:00.003+01:00

As you can tell I haven't been blogging much reason being I have been away. I was in the states for a couple weeks but I am now back, rested, refreshed and raring to go. Let the posts resume.

TOTR - The night will be back very, very soon. Keep checking back here for the details of our forthcoming event.

Tune of The Day!

2010-08-03T10:09:00.000+01:00

#Longlivegrime

Hey Wonderful - Theophilus London

2010-08-03T00:56:00.000+01:00

Currently listening to........

2010-08-02T12:19:00.004+01:00

Loudmouth Melvin's EP, 5 tracks deep and a very impressive effort. Cop it here for free.

Fave track: Summer Breeze

@LOUDMOUTHMELVIN

SB:TV at the Pro Green Album Launch

2010-07-31T17:33:00.004+01:00

SB is on point again as he captures the greatness of this event in this film. Also, if you look carefully I am in the background talking to Maverick Sabre while Manny Norte is being interview. #gassed

Mz Bratt’s SELECTA Video shoot

2010-07-29T15:26:00.003+01:00

Check out some of my pics from behind the scenes at Mz Bratt's video shoot for her tune 'selecta', to see a few more check them out at Myboxfresh.

?UESTLOVE is coming to London

2010-07-28T13:48:00.003+01:00

11th September at 9-4am
East Village

89 Great Eastern St, EC2A 3HX

London, United Kingdom

First 200 tickets £8, to buy them click here. Then £10 in advance (MOTD)

Be there!

Dizzee stops crowd fighting

2010-07-26T22:39:00.000+01:00

Listen!

Don't miss this!

2010-07-26T22:02:00.006+01:00

I am actually upset that I'll be missing this as I will be away, it will definitely be one not to miss. The first event which I attended was on point and I can't help but think that this one will be even better.

Be there and spread the word!

Random Impulse X B.O.B - 'Airplanes' REFIX

2010-07-26T16:34:00.004+01:00

This is the latest refix from the mighty Random Impulse, B.O.B's airplanes. I must say I am really impressed with this, he also recreated the guitar melodies and drum by himself from scratch. Very Impressive.

Keep up to date with Random Impulse via Twitter @: http://www.twitter.com/randomimpulse

Random Impulse also features on our compilation album which can be downloaded on the side. He refix's a White stripes classic 'Fell in love with a girl'.

Go have a listen

Top 5 Spotify Tunes of the week!

2010-07-26T11:32:00.003+01:00

1) Rick Ross - Super High
2) Rox - My Baby left me
3) Distant Relative - Africa must wake up
4) Labi Siffre - My Song
5) Eliza Doolittle - Pack up

SB:TV interview Crazy TITCH

2010-07-26T01:31:00.002+01:00

This interview is well worthy of a listen. It's good to hear Titch's views on the scene, he also speaks about Dizzee Rascal and his muslim faith.

I must say Titch seems to have matured and is very modest and humble in his responses. Check it out!

Stagecoach release EP!

2010-07-25T16:32:00.007+01:00

Stagecoach are a band from various villages in the Surrey hills. They started out as a two-piece, then added a member every year until they felt they could comfortably rock a stadium. Their EP 'Crash my Ride' has just been released on Alcopop records and is a nice 6 tracks deep. Their songs are about the usual stuff: Hot dogs, chess leagues and Buffy. I suggest you all check it out.

Here's a video to their song 'Map to the freezer' which is also on the EP.

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Facebook vs Twitter

2010-07-24T18:37:00.000+01:00

Sound familiar?

2010-07-22T12:11:00.001+01:00

It has landed!

2010-07-22T10:47:00.004+01:00

The highly anticipated mix tape "let me land" by Thai Matic is finally here. I have had a quick listen and I am very impressed.

Cop your copy now at Thai's bandcamp or listen here.

Good bye Wossy

2010-07-21T10:28:00.000+01:00

Friday nights will never be the same, well on the BBC anyway!

TOTR - The Lovebox After Party

2010-07-21T10:18:00.005+01:00

To see more pics, check them out at Myboxfresh.

Rox - My baby Left Me!

2010-07-21T09:05:00.002+01:00

Rox's performs 'My baby left me' at the North Sea Jazz 2010.

What a pair of lungs she has!

Professor Green Ft Maverick Sabre - Jungle

2010-07-19T15:08:00.001+01:00

Exclusive footage of Maverick Sabre performing Jungle with Professor Green at his album launch party.

PROFESSOR GREEN'S ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY: THE REVIEW!

2010-07-19T14:11:00.004+01:00

Check out the review of Professor Green's album launch over at The Wrap Up.

Words by Joseph 'JP' Patterson and photography by me Darren Richards.

The Pre - After Party Spotify Playlist

2010-07-15T15:48:00.005+01:00

Ready for tomorrow's Lovebox after party, not quite well this will get you in the mood!

1) Crystal Walters - Gypsy Woman
2) Toddla T - Shake It
3) Todd Edwards - I Might Be (MJ Cole Remix)
4) Man Like Me - London Town (JME Remix)
5) Common - The Light
6) Bel Biv DeVoe - Poison
7) Q-Tip - Let's Ride
8) Tony Matterhorn - Dutty Wine
9) Slum Village - Call Me
10) Major Lazer - Pon De Floor

Don't sleep on this, trust us it's going to be BIG!

Don't miss this.....

2010-07-13T15:31:00.004+01:00

Todd Edwards - I might be

2010-07-13T13:52:00.000+01:00

This is his first official video, BIG!