Going it alone in the music industry

There are more resources available than ever before to aspiring artists, and musicians, to make it on the scene without the support of a label. Through mediums such as the internet, independent nights, and the use of CD decks to play underground tunes, unsigned artists are forging their own way. Some artists are taking this [...]

Mr Phlo - Tell The Truth, Shame The Devil

Here is the 2nd release from Mr Phlo aka Ben Houghton. This Reading based MC/Promoter brings 11 tracks of niceness, with the likes of Irn Mnky, Devastator & OJB on production duties. Best of all its quality and its a free release so there is not real excuse not to check it out [...]

Breakin Breads May Show

This months mix features the exploits of Jsquared and Steve the Sleeve.
Tracklisting:

Kickin’ Back - Patrice Rushen (Prestige)
Top Of The World - Brass Construction (United Artists)
Everyone’s A Winner - Banda Unaio Black (Common Folk)
The Upgrade (Ft. Oddisee & Posdanous) - J Live (BBE)
Love In Be Must We - Me & You (White)
Work To Do - The [...]

Blunted Presents - BITS! Vol.16 ft. Indecision

Volume 16 of our BITS! series comes courtesy of The Dugout’s head honcho Indecision. Follow Euan Dugout as he rips through 29 tracks from artists such as Potatoe 42, DITC, Jaylib, Random Heroes, FDEL, Carol King, Charmaine Brunette. The intro to the mix is provided by our very capable producer Sloth. This BITS! has been [...]

Ben One ‘War On Television’ Mixtape

I asked Ben One for some background to this mix. His response was profound - “all I’d say is if you could encourage people to share it with there friends and support all the artists on there, go find the vinyl’s and come see me if I play near you.” Well it’s taken some [...]

Blunted Presents - BITS! Vol.15 ft. Reeplay

Reeplay gets all soulful with the latest Blunted BITS! offering. Featuring 24 tracks of Hip Hop, Soul and Jazz this mix goes to show the boy just doesn’t produce sick tracks, he can chuck them together too! An insight into what influences his music, grab it now!
Blunted Presents - BITS! Vol.15 ft. Reeplay
Track List:

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Blunted Presents - BITS! Vol.12 ft. Random Hero

I’ve been wanting to get a recorded set from Random Hero (Tim) since hearing him in the back of the Swan in Wantage many years ago, and with Facebook I managed to pin him down. Tim describes this mix as “A blend of Hip Hop with a splash of “Reggae Reggae Sauce” and a hint [...]