VIDEO: Naive Machine – Robot Ramification

Check out this charming little video for Naive Machine‘s track Robot Ramification, taken from the EP of the same name, which is out now on Hit & Hope Records. The video is directed by Dylan Rees and tells the story of an oppressed robot who has had enough and decides to do something about it!

If you haven’t checked out the Robot Ramification EP yet, you really should. The UK duo expertly blend hip-hop with electronic stylings to make something absolutely banging … [read more]

BUG – Mechanical Soul EP

Following up from last year’s two-track release, Cosmic Lab/20 Winks, BUG is back with his Mechanical Soul EP on our very own Jus Like Music Records. The other week we previewed BUG‘s new release, but now it’s actually out and available to buy from Bandcamp, iTunes, Turntable Lab, Amazon and pretty much all other reputable online stores.

The Mechanical Soul EP infuses heavy hip-hop beats with soulful west coast funk stylings. But this is no pastiche. BUG comes correct with … [read more]

EVENT: Poejazzi 5th Anniversary w/ Cornelia

The Poejazzi gang are celebrating their fifth Birthday with an event at The City Arts and Music Project in London (EC1Y) on Tuesday 11 October. Headlining the event is the amazing Swedish singer/songwriter Cornelia. She’ll be joined on the bill by Mista Gee, Nikesh Shukla and Rosie Sleightholme, for what promises to be a fantastic evening of live music and lyricism.

Doors open at 7pm and tickets are £6 online (£10 on the door). To purchase your tickets for Poejazzi‘s … [read more]

FREE: Lack Of Afro – A Time For

Freestyle Records have just launched their new website, and to celebrate that fact they’ve decided to give away the excellent single, A Time For, by Lack Of Afro as a FREE mp3.

To download this catchy-as-hell track, which is from the forthcoming album, This Time, all you have to do is go to the new Freestyle Records website and subscribe to their newsletter. Once you’ve confirmed your email address you will be sent an email with a link to download the track – … [read more]

PREVIEW: BUG – Mechanical Soul EP

We’re pleased to be able to share with you today this teaser vid for BUG‘s upcoming debut EP on Jus Like Music Records, called Mechanical Soul. Due for release on 19 September, it encompasses BUG‘s unique soulful, head-nod sound, with a step towards the resurgence of that 80s nu-funk vibe. The video’s concept and animation is by Andy Brown, whilst the slick sound design is the handy work of Will Cory.

We’ll have more word on the release … [read more]

MIX: Jus Like Music Digs Freestyle Pt.1

To celebrate the launch of renowned funk and soul label, Freestyle Records‘, very own Mixcloud profile, we were asked to create a mix from their recent catalogue. As it turned out, we were feeling so much of Freestyle Records‘ recent output that it became two mixes! So, what we have for you today is part one, featuring tracks from the likes of; Lack Of Afro (including an exclusive cut from his upcoming new album), The Apples, Cookin’ On 3 Burners, … [read more]

Untold Songs: Volume One w/ Amnesty International

Untold Songs: Volume One is a groundbreaking compilation of songs by female artists brought together from all across the globe and it’s out right now! The compilation has been released in collaboration with Amnesty International and She Said 2 Much to raise awareness and money for Amnesty International‘s “Stop Violence Against Women” campaign. London-based singer, Belle, is the brains behind the project and has grafted to assemble an amazing array of songs from a selection of immense talents from the far corners of … [read more]

FREE: Untold Songs: Remixes EP1

As a precursor to the full 23-track compilation, Untold Songs: Volume One curated by Belle, we’re pleased to be able to present to you today a FREE 3-track EP featuring remixes of tracks by artists who feature on the full compilation.

Untold Songs: Remixes EP1 contains remixes from some true electronic heavyweights! Silkie has remixed Kersha Bailey’s track ‘Good Time’, Quest (Deep Medi) has remixed Belle’s track ‘Open My Eyes’, and Jet Letts & 10Sumo have remixed Shuanise’s track ‘Africa’. And you can download … [read more]

GIG: HowAboutBeth Live Debut, LDN

This Sunday, 5 June, Naughty Phillip present the multi-talented HowAboutBeth, performing her debut live show at The Old Queens Head in Islington, London (N1 8LN). Entry is absolutely FREE and the event will see HowAboutBeth performing her unique brand of Rabid Ballads with support from the likes of; Look Stranger, Boy Mandeville, Tom Leaper, Josie Lloyd, Olly Puglisi, Mark Rainbow, Amede Soundsmith, Thiago Nunes and Tom Parkinson.

HowAboutBeth was actually our guest in the NTS studio for The Jus Like Music Show the … [read more]