Jazz Is The Teacher

The Godfather of techno Juan Atkins dropped into the BBC studios for an interview with Benji B. for his Deviation radio show. Check it out here.
I've been listening to Juan's records for many years now and they still sound as fresh as the day he made them. This interview is a fascinating insight into the mind of Juan and he comes as a very sound and humble guy. Benji plays a lot of Juan Atkins classics so it a great introduction to the man for many who might not be aware of this man influence on music. Without question this man is the Godfather of moden electronic music.



Last year Juan brought his Model 500 project to Dublin for the city's annual DEAF festival. Here they perform the classic track 'Future'.


[YNTV] Model 500 - Future (Live) at Whelans - DEAF 08

The making of 'Angie', take two!

A capture of a beautiful moment when inspiration hits...

For a limited time, Emusic and Truth & Soul are offering a free sampler that includes various tracks from the Truth & Soul catalogue. From El Michels Affair to Lee Fields, Bronx River Parkway to Quincy Bright, there is something for everyone, and the best part is....it's free!!! Go here to download all 12 tracks.

Phlash & Friends

One of the most anticipated albums of 2009 is about drop soon. Phlash is Phil Asher and amongst his 'friends' you find such names like Karizma, Zed Bias, Dego, Mark de Clive Lowe, Afronaught and Zansika.
Here is a little taster of things to come. Featuring all the songs on the Lp “Deep Electronic Sound” forthcoming on Archive Records. Watch out for the Phlash!

Qtip live on Conan O'Brien...can't wait for the Dublin show!