 Episode 33 Click to listen | Ziggy Marley
Mr. Lif
Crystal Method
|  | Tuff Gong Recordings latest release Love is My Religion is by none other than Ziggy Marley and Klublife caught up with the talented singer songwriter for an exclusive interview about his music, his love and his new worldwide cause: U.R.G.E (Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment). Definitive Jux recording artist Mr Lif talks to us about his latest album Mo Mega and why the old school flavor of Hip Hop is a must to the musical mix. Ken Jordan & Scott Kirkland are The Crystal Method and their latest offering is entitled Drive presented by Nike and available on iTunes. Ken Jordan gave us a call to give us the 411 on what is the evolution of the music business, hinted at their fourth studio album and when we can expect it in 2007.
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| Episode 32 Click to listen | Nizlopi
Xzibit
Underworld
|  | Luke Concannon & John Parker are Nizlopi and they are taking North America by storm with their debut album Half these songs are about you and their world wide smash JCB. We caught up with John Parker at a recent appearance at the Drake Hotel in Toronto to get on board the JCB train! Hip Hop sensation turned actor Xzibit has a new album Full Circle and Mr. X to the Z gives us the lowdown on all his projects and what we can expect in 2007. Karl Hyde of Underworld takes us inside the latest downloadable bundles from their Underworldlive.com website and some of the more interesting projects that he and partner Rick Smith have been working in 2006.
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| Episode 31 Click to listen | Sir Tom Jones
Rhymefest
Darren Emerson
|  | Sir Tom Jones has partnered with Chicane on his latest club smash hit, Stoned In Love; Tom gives us a walk down memory lane. Rhymefest’s debut artist album has been years in the making. Fittingly the album is entitled Blue Collar; we go inside the album and so much more! Underwater Records label guru Darren Emerson talks to us about Underwater Episode 5, his latest release with Magic Johnson. J-Groove finally steps out from behind the console to co-host Klublife Radio, you do not want to miss the debut!
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| Episode 30 Click to listen | Sumo
Righteous
Mint Royale
Robbie Rivera
|  | Sumo’s debut album is entitled appropriately The Danceband. We caught up with Alf, the vision behind Sumo to find out the secret behind the mash up success. Toronto’s Dwayne Minard and Gavin Bradley are Righteous; their latest foot stomper, Love is Love, was licensed this summer to Hed Kandi’s Disco Heaven compilation. We go backstage and learn more with Dwayne & Gavin. Mint Royale have a new album, See You In The Morning. We caught up with Neil Claxton, the man behind the magic that is Mint Royale to discover his secret to hit songwriting. Robbie Rivera recently released his latest double pack CD entitled, Juicy Miami, we go one on one with Robbie to get the deal on his Juicy indie label.
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| Episode 29 Click to listen | Tiesto
Jeff Mills
Jacksoul
She Wants Revenge |  | Tiesto is the number one DJ in the world; he’s opened the Olympics, released dozens of compilations and original albums, which have sold millions of copies worldwide. He is latest compilation ‘In Search of Sunrise’ Los Angeles was released a few months back and we caught up with the world’s number one to discuss the new release. Jeff Mills latest project is entitled ‘Blue Potential’ and is a live performance with the Montpellier Philharmonic Orchestra! Jeff took time out of his busy schedule to give us insight and reason to the project, you do not want to miss this one! Haydain Neale is Jacksoul and he’s been ripping up Canadian Radio and live stages across the country since his debut album Absolute in 1996. Four albums later he has a new full length entitled 'My Soul' with thirteen incredible covers and a hot new single. She wants Revenge have blown onto the charts with a retro 80’s sound and were asked to open for Depeche Modes’ world tour this summer. We caught up with Adam & Justin to discuss the tour, the revenge and their love of the retro flavor.
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| Episode 28 Click to listen | Roger Sanchez
Bubba Sparxxx
Bittersweet
Motor
|  | Our first guest is one of the first innovators of House music taking it to the main stream via Strictly Rhythm and his own indie label Narcotic. Now the man behind Stealth and Release Yourself Roger Sanchez has a new album Come With Me. We caught up with Roger to find out why the new album is on Ultra Recordings and not Sony? Kiran Shahani & Shana Halligan are Bittersweet… the latest duo to blow out of Quango Records. The Mating Game is their latest album and they both share with us the trials and turbulations of what went into the album. Bryan Black and Mr. No are Motor and their new full length album is Klunk. We go one on one with both of the chaps on all things Motor! The US Hip Hop scene has scene a lot of interesting characters in the past couple of years, one of the most interesting and dynamic has to be Bubba Sparxx who recently dropped his debut album The Charm. Bubba gives us access like you've never heard anywhere before.
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| Episode 27 Click to listen | Tiga
Martin Solveig
VanHunt
Simon Dunmore
|  | Montreal’s very own Tiga talks to us about his album ‘Sexor’ and his progression into one of Canada’s most under rated singer songwriters. ‘On The Jungle Floor’ is the debut album of singer songwriter Vanhunt who took time out of his crazy schedule to shed some light on this incredible album, which was co-produced by Bill Bottrell. Defected Records founder Simon Dunmore discusses the ‘Defected In The House - Miami 2006’ triple pack and what the label has planned for the fall. Martin Solveig destroyed the charts in 2005 with ‘Everybody’ and his album ‘Hedonist’ is finally seeing the shores of North America. We caught up Europe’s freshest producer to find out what will be the next single and remix line up!
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| Episode 26 Click to listen | Stereophonics
Axwell
Kenny Dope
DJ Icey
|  | Wales biggest musical export since Tom Jones… the Stereophonics take us inside ‘Live from Dakota’ their new double pack live CD. Richard Jones the bassist for the band lays out their plans for the summer of 2006 and what we can expect this fall with a DVD package on the way and a new album for 2007. Swedish superstar Axwell takes us inside his 2006 release schedule and what we can expect on his first full-length album due out in 2007. Distinctive Breaks Y4K series enlisted DJ Icey to spearhead its latest release and we get an exclusive one on one with America’s king of Breaks. Kenny Dope drops in to give us a taste of his Soul Heaven Release featuring Louie Vega and what we can expect from his indie label later this year.
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| Episode 25 Click to listen | The Concretes
Dieselboy
Future Funk Squad
Joe Satriani
|  | Swedish musical sensation The Concretes talk to the magazine about their latest album In Colour and what posses a Swedish band to want to play American & Southern soul style music. We step into Dieselboy’s laboratory as he builds the beast known as The Human Resource, his first compilation from his label Human. The 12-song sonic monster includes un-mixed club anthems and VIP remixes from )EIB(, DJ Fresh, The Upbeats, Kaos and more. Glen Nicholls, the man behind Future Funk Squad (FFS) and their debut full-length album Audio Damage gives us the lowdown on the recording and how he was able to pull together the talents of Tamra, MC Mojo, Ben Keenan and Kirsty Hawkshaw to ultimately become the FFS. Legendary guitar guru Joe Satriani has a new album Super Colossal and we talk NASCAR, Touring & why it doesn’t feel like he’s been recording for 20 plus years!
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| Episode 24 Click to listen | The ORB
Slacker
Dousk
James Mowbray
|  | Klik records latest sensation Dousk takes us inside DIY, his new full-length album, and the music scene in Greece. Mixmag editor James Mowbray, one half of Four:Twenty’s latest signing, "I Choose Anger," gives the 411 on his new release and the balancing act between publisher and recording artist. Jukeboxinthesky label-founder Slacker talks to us about the label, his release schedule and what makes the cut when it comes to remixes, plus how he selects his roster. Thomas Fehlmann of The Orb talks to us about their new full-length album Okie Dokie It’s The Orb On Kompakt, the recent lineup changes and the choice to go back to an indie label.
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| Episode 23 Click to listen | Steve Porter
Disco D
Mike Shannon
Richie Hawtin
|  | Olympic ceremony producers K2006 invited Richie Hawtin to collaborate with renowned Italian choreographer, Enzo Cosimi, on a key section of the Olympics Winter Games Opening Ceremony. We caught up with Richie Hawtin to discuss the opportunity and how he approached the arrangement. ‘Porterhouse’ is the latest release from NYC based beats wizard Steve Porter. Steve talks to the magazine about mix CD, which includes his new original material as well. Disco D drops in from Brazil to discuss his new Brazilian project as well as the upcoming Tour. ‘Possible Conclusions to Stories That Never End’ is probably one of the best names of an album in 2006. It’s the inspiration of Mike Shannon and Mike reveals what it’s all about in this weeks show.
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| Episode 22 Click to listen | Johnny Budz
Bad Boy Joe
Youngbloodz
John Acquaviva
The Prodigy |  | Maxim of The Prodigy took time out from the studio while recording the new album to discuss their new release ‘Their Law – The Singles 1990 - 2005’ which has already climbed to Number One throughout Europe. Youngbloodz are here and ready to blow up the spot with their new album. Klublife caught up with J-Bo to get inside the new album and what to expect in 2006. John Acquaviva hit the charts with ‘Zombie’ & ‘Bling’ in 2005 and we caught up with the Windsor native to see what else he’s been up to including his involvement with Beatport. Ultra Records recently dropped their new Ultra Dance 7 and we caught up with both Johnny Budz & Bad Boy Joe who are both featured on the release.
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| Episode 21 Click to listen | Peter Rahoufer
Latrice Barnett
Brad Copeland
A-Trak
|  | Montreal’s Alain Macklovitch is A-Trak and he’s not only the youngest DMC World Champion, he’s Kanye West tour DJ! ‘Sunglasses Is A Must’ is his latest DVD release featuring not only groundbreaking DJ routines but exclusive behind the scenes footage. A-Trak takes us inside Kanye West tour and what you can expect from ‘Sunglasses Is A Must’. Ultra Records spring surprise is Latrice Barnett & her debut solo album ‘Illumintate’. Klublife caught up with this incredible talent to find out what we can expect on her debut album. The journey for Brad Copeland began at Atomic in Ottawa. It lead him to Stereo in Montreal & you can now find him at This is London for ‘SOHO Friday’s’. Brad talks to us about his production schedule & club success. Legendary NYC Producer/DJ Peter Rahoufer talks to us exclusively about his current remix projects for Paris Hilton's new single 'Turn It Up’, Pharrel Williams ‘Angel’ and Goldfrapp's 'Ooh La La'.
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| Episode 20 Click to listen | Patrick Dream
Sasha
Tommie Sunshine
We Are Scientists
|  | The ‘Delta Heavy Tour’ is finally available on DVD and captures the entire tour of John Digweed & Sasha as they played sold out arena’s across North America in 2002. Sasha takes us inside the tour and his plans for 2006. Keith Murray of We Are Scientists takes time out of their European tour to talk to us about their new album ‘With Love And Squalor’. ‘Chez Nous – Montreal House Volume One’ is the latest release Mile End Records from Patrick Dream & Mike Meurin. Patrick Dream talks to the magazine about the compilation and it’s significance to Montreal’s emerging talent. One name has been tearing up the Electronic Dance World for the past several years with the output of original material, remixes, documentary’s and behind the scenes songwriting and artist development. Tommie Sunshine sits with the magazine and gives us the ‘plan’.
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| Episode 19 Click to listen | Marty Casey &
The Lovehammers
Satoshi Tomiie
Skeewif
Ursula Rucker |  | Jalapeno Recordings sensation Elliot Ireland & Alex Rizzo are the dynamic duo know as Skeewiff. ‘Private Function’ is their new full-length album and this week we go one on one these innovative beak makers. Ursula Rucker – Philadelphia’s Queen of spoken word poetry is back with her third album ‘Ma’At Mama’ – named after an ancient Egyptian kemetic principle. She talks to us about the foundation of universal order and balance! J-Groove our Producer of Klublife Magazine caught up with Marty Casey & Dino Kourelis from Marty Casey & The Lovehammers to talk about their major label deal, touring with INXS & the whole ‘Rock Star’ concept. Renaissance 3D is Satoshi Tomeii’s latest compilation, which offers 3 discs: The Club, The Studio & The Home Disc. Each offer a unique perspective into the life of Satoshi, he tells us why he took on such a daunting project!
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| Episode 18 Click to listen | | Coldcut
DJ Fluid
Charley Boorman
Hector Romero |  | | Matt Black one half of the infamous Coldcut lets us inside the studio & talks to us about ‘Sound Mirrors’ their new album. Matt gives us the lowdown on why this is the best Coldcut album to date! ‘The Long Way’ round was Ewan MacGregor & Charley Boormans dream to ride two motorcycles from London to New York. Not only did they accomplish the incredible journey but it was one of the most watched television documentary’s of 2005! OM Recordings founder and visionary Chris Smith aka DJ Fluid celebrates 10 years of OM Recordings with an exclusive one on one interview. You do not want to miss this! Saw Recordings founder Hector Romero celebrates 5 years in 2006. Hector gives us a glimpse of what’s in store for our ears this summer, as well as revealing some Defmix touring plans. |
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| Episode 17 Click to listen | Ashley Macisaac
Ghislain Poirier
Velocity Card
Yellowcard
|  | | Ashley Macisaac takes us inside his new album ‘Pride' and gives us the lowdown on the evolution of his songwriting. Montreal Hip Hop sensation Ghislain Poirier talks to the magazine about his debut album ‘Breakupdown' . Yellowcard drops in with their new album ‘Lights and Sounds' and talks to us about the bands line up change and what we can expect in 2006. Velocity Code close out this week's show with their plans for 2006 after their recent dance floor burning success! |
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| Episode 16 Click to listen | Brian Heatherman
Derek James
DJ Irene
Steve Smooth
JJ Flores
|  | | Independent artist Derek James drops in and gives us an up and close look at ‘Stray' his debut full length album. ‘Curve Music' mastermind Brian Heatherman sits down with the magazine for a look at the state of the Canadian Music Industry, Star Maker fund and how he got into the biz. Chicago's Steve Smooth & JJ Flores drop in and give us a one-two punch on their new release ‘The Collection' . They also take us back to the Hip-House days and give us a history lesson, Chicago style! Moist Music latest offering out of NYC is a live appearance of ‘DJ Irene Live @ Spundae'. DJ Irene gave us some time this week to discuss her original album, which is in the works, the decision to record a live compilation and gives Klublife an all-access pass to her incredible story! |
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| Episode 15 Click to listen | Behrouz
Kirsty Hawkshaw
Lee Cabrera
Morgan Page
|  | | ‘Meta-Message' is the new full-length album from the incredible voice of Kirsty Hawkshaw. Kirsty takes time to discuss the state of remix culture and why she isn't the biggest fan of superstar DJ remixes. House music aficionado Morgan Page has released a compilation entitled ‘Cease & Desist' where he has remixed Esthero, Coldplay, David Bowie, Imogen Heap, Sam Phillips as well as others. We were able to catch up with Morgan before the officials came knocking. ‘Renaissance presents Frontiers' is Behrouz new double pack compilation and this week he fills us in on his original material, the Renaissance release and his hectic touring schedule. Steven Lee & Albert Cabrera make up this incredible production team who have burst onto the House Music circuit with hit after hit. Steve Lee grants us access like never before on their formula, current production schedule and their ties to SR2. |
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| Episode 14 Click to listen | Above & Beyond
Breakstra
Lee Burridge
Pier Bucci
|  | | The funk flavor is as strong as ever and Breakestra's main man Miles Tackett explains the transformation from a cover band into one flaunting their own material & their debut album ‘Hit The Floor'. Pier Bucci is considered to be one of the Chilean holy trinity of techno along with Ricardo Villalobos & Luciano. Pier tells us why his debut album ‘Familia' is more than just an album & what to look for in 2006! ‘365' is the brainchild of Lee Burridge , the concept is to travel the world, living in several cities and working with local producers. No one knows what he will come out with at the end of it but he gives us a sneak peek on this weeks show. Jono , 1-3rd of Above & Beyond takes us inside the ‘ Anjunbeats: Volume Three' and when we can expect their full-length album to surface in 2006. |
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| Episode 13 Click to listen | Fred Everything
LCD Soundsystem
Lady Sovereign
Todd Terry |  | | ‘Make way for the S.O.V' is the anthem across the UK & Europe. S.O.V is Lady Sovereign's call to the mic and this week she gets up and personal on the savethehoodie.com campaign in the UK. 2005 saw the LCD Soundsystem blow up charts worldwide and burn dance floors into the ‘wee' hours of the morning. Klublife caught up with the man behind the system James Howarth and why he doesn't relish the spotlight and why you should pick up his full-length double pack. Montreal's Fred Everything, wizard of deep house, casts a spell this week and fills us in on his latest ‘House of OM' releases as well as the next full-length artist album! ‘The Todd Terry Trilogy: Past, Present, Future' is a triple pack 25 years in the making. Todd Terry is truly one of the Godfathers of house & this week he takes us on a journey into the history of his roots and what it all means to him. |
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| Episode 12 Click to listen | Sander Kleinenberg
Shout Out Louds
Splitloop
Suzanne Palmer
|  | | Sanders Kleinenberg has put out a new double pack CD with Lee Burridge entitled ‘Everybody's on Tour' . This week Sander takes us inside Little Mountain Recordings, the new compilation and his plans for 2006. ‘Howl Howl Gaff Gaff' is the debut album from the Swedish sensation Shout Out Louds and we caught up with Alex the lead Singer to reveal the bands recording secrets & touring philosophy. Suzanne Palmer gives Klublife an exclusive behind the scenes on her debut album ‘Home' with appearances from Peter Rauhofer, David Morales, Eric Kupper, Fred Jorio, Dezrok and Angel Moraes . ‘Here On Business' is the debut album of Phil & Bren from Dublin who make up Splitloop . They take us into how they met on a bus to a Prodigy concert, the recording process and what they have got planned in 2006. |
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| Episode 11 Click to listen | Underworld
Prozzak
Bless
Rob Da Bank |  | | Karl Hyde of Underworld fills us in on their ground breaking ‘bundle' announcement. James Bryan a.k.a Milo of Prozzak drops in with a taste of Cruel Cruel World their new album. Montreal's very own Bless drops in for a history lesson and gives us a chapter out of his ‘book of bless'. Sunday Best visionary founder Rob Da Bank gives us a sneak peak into label and his ground-breaking festival Bestival and what he's got planned for 2006. |
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| Episode 10 Click to listen | Kardinal Offishall
The Show
Desyn Masiello
Rennie Pilgrem |  | | “Every Rudebwoy” is the lead single and the new album Fire & Glory is Kardinal Offishall's latest full length. Kardinal recently dropped into our offices to give us the 411 on the album and why he's ready to take it International this time around. ‘Debt, Sweat & Tears' is the long awaited debut release from Joel Legall, Dane Auston, Mateo Charlton & Omar Lunan otherwise known as The Show . Klublife got in behind the hype to find out who these guys really are. Sexonwax, Alt Route & Symphonic are all the brainchild of Desyn Masiello . This week he takes us inside his latest Balance compilation, the labels and why he prefers spontaneous mixes. Thursday Club Recordings recently celebrated their 100th release and Rennie Pilgrem takes us inside the TCR machine with an in depth look at where TCR has come and where it's going. |
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| Episode 9 Click to listen | Ginuwine
Tom Green
The Go Team
Wide Mouth Mason |  | | Ginuwine talks to us about ‘Back 2 Basics' his new album and why this one carries a special meaning. ‘Prepare For Impact' is Tom Green's long awaited return to the hip hop styles of the man who coined the phrase “Check the ‘OR' you like it so far” . Tom goes backstage and gives us the lowdown on ‘keeping it real' . ‘Thunder, Lightnig, Stike' is one of the hottest college albums of 2005 & The Go Team are currently touring in support of the release. Ian P , the man behind Go Team reveals why he hates being called ‘retro' and what we should expect from the band in 2006. The pride of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Wide Mouth Mason are back with a killer new album ‘Shot Down Satellites' . Shaun Verreault sat down with Klublife to discuss the new album & the state of the music biz. |
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| Episode 8 Click to listen | Jamiroquai
Matisyahu
Caribou
Imogen Heap |  | | JK takes us inside the new Jamiroquai album ‘Dyanmite' and grants Klublife never before heard access on the recording process. Hassidic Reggae sensation Matisyahu reveals his new 2006 albums surprise producer as well walking us through the ‘Live @ Stubbs' experience. Caribou drops in for a little Manitoba name change ‘clearing of the air' as well as dropping his new full length on us ‘The Milk of Human Kindness' . Imogen Heap rounds out this week's show with her debut album ‘Speak For Yourself' and a sneak peek into the ‘Chronicles of Narnia' ! |
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| Episode 7 Click to listen | DFUSE
Miguel Migs
Wally Lopez
Geoff Muncey |  | | With the change in seasons, we thought it only fitting that this week, we start at the factory of Producer Wally Lopez in Spain! Check out some fine ‘Fabric Recordings' with Geoff Muncey in the UK. Klublife drops down into Austin, Texas with DFUSE and gets some ‘Moist Music', while we close out November with some really ‘Salted Music' - Miguel Migs style! |
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| Episode 6 Click to listen | Evil Nine
Jon Terry
King Britt
Mark Lewis |  | | ‘King Britt presents Sister Gertrude Morgan' is by far one of the most overlooked albums in 2005; King Britt drops in and takes us all to school! Jon Terry gives us a behind-the-scenes look at ‘Encompass' and tells us the secret behind why it's becoming the music conference of the next 10 years! Mark Lewis takes us on his ‘Mixology Interstate', which just happened to get signed to Armada! Evil Nine try to convince us all that we can be special with their latest barrage of remixes. |
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| Episode 5 Click to listen | Oscar G
Danny Rampling
DJ Maz
Plantlife |  | | Los Angeles' very own Jack Splash drops in and gives us the message from Plantlife. Danny Rampling announces his retirement from professional Dj'ing, and why he's becoming a chef! Oscar G takes us behind the 'Made in Miami' series with more than just a tale of ‘Murk'. Lastly DJ Maz rings in from Fredericton and gives us the 411 on the east coast hip hop scene. |
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| Episode 4 Click to listen | M1
Nick Holder
Greg Churchill
Pocket Dwellers |  | | Toronto's very own M1 shows us why he's re-inventing himself as 'RoboPop', and what it will mean to your speakers this fall! DNH Records founder Nick Holder drops in and gives us one half of the Trackheadz album. New Zealand producer Greg Churchill introduces us to the world of Gung Ho and why you need to get up for it! The Pocket Dwellers close out the show with their take on 'PD-ATRICS', their new full length out on Blue Note/EMI. |
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