Vibes

A couple of years ago I wrote on this blog  about how much I would love to present my own radio show. It's something that has been in the back of my mind for years and years but my lack of personal confidence always stopped me from pursuing it seriously. Amazingly, off the back of that post I was invited to appear as a guest host for the TRAP93 show on Reprezent FM which was a fantastic experience at a well-run community based station that is doing great things, and seeing how supportive their environment is for it's members and the artists it features and promotes really watered my interest in the world of radio. Fast forwarding to 2018 (how has time gone so quickly?) I am now presenting the UK Bass Music show with my co-host, Lara on Subtle FM. It's a monthly show, and although we've only presented two shows from the studio so far, I'm becoming more comfortable and (hopefully) more entertaining for the listeners. The most important thing is that the music we p...

We had such fun! Lara and I headed down to the Subtle FM Studios to present the UK Bass Music show where we spend two hours playing and introducing some absolutely fantastic music we've been sent from musicians you may have heard of and some you may not, all is guaranteed to be amazing. This show we kept it pretty chilled, some nice melodic vibes selecting from genres such as Dubstep, Drum & Bass and Reggae. If you fancy a listen (and a watch), hit play below, and thanks so much for the support :) x

You'll be able to see our lovely faces live as Lara and I are guesting on Subtle FM on Saturday 7th April, 4-6pm. We'll be bringing a bag of tunes that have been sent to us over the past couple of months from new and known producers; tracks which span the UK Bass Music spectrum so expect Dubstep, House, Grime, Drum & Bass, Reggae and more. If you're about, join us tomorrow afternoon streaming video live through Facebook x https://www.facebook.com/subtlefm/ Hopefully see you there lovelies x

Are you the type of person who, when you discover a sick track, video, album etc. that you just want to share that beauty with anyone who would remotely appreciate it's worth? Or are you a budding journalist with a keen interest in electronic music be that dubstep, house, techno, drum & bass and anything in between and would like to build up your online profile as a respected writer? Whether you're either, or both, I run a music blog ukbassmusic.com and am looking for you to come and join our team. You don't need to be a whizz at computers or web stuff, you just need to have a passion for spreading the good word of amazing music out there and sharing it with our readers. You'll receive your own profile which you will link to your social networks to start building your own following and most importantly you'll be a part of a team sharing our ethos of promoting bass culture. If you're interested, drop me a line and let's talk. Nikki@UKBassMusic....

Some years ago, Lara and I spent months (+ the rest) setting up UKBassMusic.com - it was an all-singing, all-dancing interactive magazine with interviews, reviews, event listings, videos, mixes and so much more relating to the scene(s) we love within Electronic Music.  We ran it, successfully for over a year, providing amazing content for our readers from a dedicated team of writers and it naturally grew in popularity and respect by the day. Unfortunately we had to bed the site due to some technical issues and it laid dormant for around 3 years until we could work out how we could manage such a workload in a productive way ensuring to not skimp on quality of content.  Well, it's back. It's in it's infancy at the moment, so come and join us for the ride.  We've uploaded all the UKBMixes here  - which I'm currently listening through and reminding myself of. Some bangers in there. 

Two insanely good lyricists of our day

Simon Green is back once again and to say I'm excited is an understatement. I absolutely love Bonobo, up there with my favourites, he generally provides warm melodies partnered with garage-y beats with this new one supplying the expected goods as per. 'Kerala' is the first single taken from his album 'Migration' due in Jan '17, the video meditates on a pretty deep subject whilst being as hypnotic as his video for Cirrus. Enjoy it as much as I have x

Providing a bit of variety, for this week's non-Monday Music Monday I wanted to highlight this superb mix from my talented other half, NinthDelta and his partner in crime, Eone6. Compiled earlier this year, the guys slaved over the decks for hours on end putting together a lovely little mix for UK Bass Music. Featuring the likes of Robert Hood, Hodge and my personal favourite from the Dub Techno scene, Rhythm & Sound. The movement in this set makes it a perfect commuting, chilling or getting ready for a night out accompaniment. Enjoy with me x and for more, follow him on Mixcloud & Twitter

It's not Monday but fuck it, enjoy. （￣～￣） Stones Throw >>>>>>

I've never really paid too much attention to Hot Chip but since I heard this playing on Rinse FM quite a few months back and subsequently 'Shazamed' it, I've revisited it time and time again, so thought, if I love it, then plenty of you will too, so here it is.  The female vocal has an old school sound to it which I love, real nostalgia but brought up to date with modern synths accompanied with a melancholic and warming vocal which sort of hugs you on those rainy English days. Love it. 

Randomer - Bring: released in 2013 would still make me get the dirtface out on the dancefloor

Resident DJs at one of the best events in Essex, Eone6 & NinthDelta have been hyping up dancefloors for quite some years, and off the back of being absolute sublime selecta's they've built up quite the following. and for very good reason too.  Their sets offer the full journey into House, UK Garage swerving into Techno, Grime and Dubstep. Basically if you want a party these two will provide an infinite amount of pure, unadulterated vibes.  They've just put together an incredible example of their skills and kindly allowed free downloads, I recommend downloading this for your commute/gym session/tidy up time around the house - I'm on the double digits of listen already and am still loving it, it's a mix that just keeps giving!! Socials:  Facebook Twitters: Eone6 / NinthDelta

link:  https://soundcloud.com/dustyohms/dusty-ohms-universal-magnetic-guest-mix Hip Hop and beyond, transmitting live every Tuesday 10pm till 12am on Ujima 98 FM Bristol. Hosted by Benjamin One, Awkward and Adam TMA. Dusty Ohms was asked to do a mix of his own productions for the show, here it is, also containing a track I made with him under the name 'Lilac Qi' Follow  @DustyOhms on Twitter Track list: Dusty Ohms - CroOk'D Dusty Ohms - Silver Bar Dusty Ohms - Cut Lemon Dusty Ohms - Sunshine Yarhkob - West Palm Club (Dusty Ohms Remix) Dusty Ohms - Cali Collar NoName KolektyF - Urban Jazz (Dusty Ohms Remix) [Instrumental] Dusty Ohms - Grip Fo's Chief & John Robinson - Everywhere (Dusty Ohms Remix) Dusty Ohms & Lilac Qi - Cold Kickin' Dusty Ohms - Get Mash Dusty Ohms - Sandman Matt U feat. Kyza - Danger (Dusty Ohms Remix) Dusty Ohms & SupaSaiyan - Raw Like... Dusty Ohms - 91 Dillinja - All Aboard (Dusty Ohms Footwork Flip...

lovely little mix from Jamie XX for Mixmag

Recommended earlier today by a friend with impeccable music taste this one got me choked.  I've already listened several times and it seems like each time i do, my brain and heart gives it a different meaning, like re-visiting a dream and trying to interpret it depending on what mood you're in. First time it was happy,  like a soundtrack to a new beginning in life. The second listen was slightly sad as if letting go of an old way of life to move on. Both feeling states seemingly representing the same situation yet from different viewpoints but no matter what the emotion I can't deny the power behind this beautiful track. Wait for the strings. Close your eyes. And enjoy the journey x Grab this track and the other releases on Closer Records >  http://closer-music.com/

VIBES! Beautiful track (and free download) from our boy Menik and Bristol artist, Arkist.  It's supported by Oneman, Monki and Rob from Tru Thoughts for a reason, such a bouncy, feel-good track from the two majorly talented producers, the descending bass and vocal stabs paired with the light percussion make this fit for many occasion from a Summer's day BBQ to a ipod accompanied bop to work,hit play to see what I'm talking about x link:  https://soundcloud.com/menikmusic/menik-arkist-lift-1

Anthony Naples - Busy Signal  Over the past couple of years I've succumbed to the hypnotic 4x4 kick drum more and more, this tune tickles all my aural fancies by also incorporating heavenly pads that make me want to dance around a field, unleashing my inner, not-so-hidden hippy. Add a brushed snare in there and you've a combination fit for a flower headband wearing Princess. Released on Trilogy Tapes , listen here: and watch the best video you've probably ever seen here:

Electronic cowboy Dusty Ohms teams up with Lilac Qi on this chilled Hip Hop number. Enjoy! Follow Dusty Ohms on Soundcloud / Twitter / Instagram  / Facebook Join Lilac Qi on Soundcloud

alright alright I know it's not 'technically' Monday but the day after a bank holiday is definitely treated as a Monday in the UK - anyone arriving at the office to 309724 emails today will know what I mean. This little beauty was introduced to me last year, it's a lovely track with lots of the plinky-plonky noises that I am ever-so predictably drawn to. It's been my ringtone ever since so, inevitably, every time I hear it I look for my phone. Still love it though! That's saying something. Nice swing to the percussion, lovely plinky plonk synth from Danny Scrilla. Keep your eyes on him. he's about to drop an EP with Kromestar and has releases on Cosmic Bridge, Civil Music + more. Oh, and if you like this, check out the rest of the EP > https://dannyscrilla.bandcamp.com/album/monolith-ep < and follow him on Twitter  @Danny_Scrilla Enjoy!

Vibes for a Monday. This may be a few years old but I rediscovered it when listening to this Bonobo set It has a kind of old school feel to it, always gets me bouncing around and feeling good. Enjoy! or listen on Soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/eliphino/more-than-me