From 5th April 2012 (Thursdays, 9-10pm), four DJs will join the rotating* line-up that brings together the most exciting new music and talented DJs to the airwaves. Each DJ will have a one-hour showcase to play the best new dance music to Radio 1 listeners. More…
February — 2012 —
Julio Bashmore Confirmed as Host of In News DJs We Trust Show on Radio 1 —
Sub Pop release Spoek Mathambo’s ‘Let Them Talk’ —
From the full album ‘Father Creeper’ dropping on March 13th. Click!
Jam City’s ‘The Courts’ premieres exclusively on Pitchfork —
Last year, grime-flecked UK producer Jam City released a solid EP on the reputable Night Slugs label, Waterworx. This May, JC will drop a full-length on the label, but before that he’ll release a double-A-sided 12″, The Courts, on February 27. More…
Dillon Francis releases new EP “Something, Something, Awesome” on skrillex’s OWSLA label 14 Feb —
Dillon Francis releases three mid-tempo, bass heavy tracks on three-time Grammy winner Skrillex’s OWSLA. The EP demonstrates Dillon’s impressive ability to craft dreamy, emotive beats that incorporate elements of Moombahton (the melange of Dutch House and Reggaeton created by Dave Nada), Electro House and Dubstep, a unique amalgam that…
Diplo & Usher collaborate on new Usher album —
Azealia Banks may have fun putting down Diplo, but you can’t knock his uncanny ability to take artists to new heights. Diplo and Usher have been exchanging words about their newest collaboration “Climax” on Twitter. Diplo describes it as “some next level electrosoul” and believes Usher’s newest album is…
Diplo Makes Cover of Billboard Magazine (out 11 Feb) —
Billboard magazine has just released a preview of their cover, for next weeks issue, with the all too familiar faces of Skrillex, Diplo, & A-Trak. More…