X press 2 – new release – Now I’m on it

I've been a fan of Rocky & Diesel since way back when. I first caught them at Shave yer tongue many moons ago at Simpsons in the hell hole they call Bracknell.

They released a superb mix CD journeys by dj which most house heads will agree was great, and still worth checking out. Muzik Xpress, London Xpress were too, worthy tracks that hung around in my bag for… well years actually they are still close to hand even now. Ashley Beedle was another Boys Own cohort that made Rocky and Diesel become 3 as Xpress2. They have some pretty diverse and occasionally chart bound releases on Skint, but they are still well in touch with the tough Underground sound (check smoke machine out)

Heres a link to their new Release Now I'm on it/Fear One which see's a return to the Club sound I feel is absent from the Studio Album releases that have been more vocal, with mainstream appeal. These new tracks are dancefloor weapons.

There's also an Xpress 2 DJ set from Feb 2009 on the same page so help yourselves.

I'm glad to say I have Rcky and Diesel playing with me on May22nd at Funky Buddha, Brighton. Ali Go Bang! Will also be in the house, and we've asked Rocky and Diesel to go retro for some of their 3 hour set, so some classic acid and disco should feature too!!

Esca in Brighton has some Quality bookings in October

ESCA Line Up October / November

Fridays

10.10 Love Me Love You Back DJs

17.10 Ali Broadcast (Go Bang!)

24.10 Daniel Donnachie (Cosmic Dancing)

31.10 Andy Blake (Dissident Records)

07.11 Dj Hollie

14.11 Ali Broadcast

Saturdays

11.10 DrkHrse & Sholto Carr

18.10 Andy Mac (Skint)

25.10 Drkhrse

01.11 Andy G (ElectricSex)

08.11 Contraband DJs

Feature Highlights

Andy Blake is the man behind Dissident Records, one of London's most prolific (the imprint has had 30 odd releases and a CD compilation in its short lifespan) and respected Underground labels. They release in limited runs of 200 vinyl pressings and have come to the attention of Optimo, Prins Thomas, Erol Alkan, Weatherall, Francios K, Derrick May & The DFA, no mean feat as Dissident release no promos or MP3 links, the records have to be bought in ...well record shops!

Andy plays vinyl only " when it comes to me djing its records all the way. If I'm doing a gig and my names on the flyer, I'm represent myself and Dissident its vinyl or nothing. I know people like the idea of carrying thousands of tunes with them on CD or laptops, but how often does that mean they pull out some wild choice? I think it's often the case that they play safe and go with what will definitely work rather than take a chance or two. There's something really good about making a commitment to a Hundred or so tunes that you want to play and have hunch will work while you are packing your records."

Party you may be wanna come too.

INSIDE OUT HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

UNDERGROUND TECH & MINIMAL

Wonderland Avenue & Joel Xavier (Whoop /Kinky Vinyl)
Andy Mac (skint)
Contraband DJs

UNDERGROUND DISCO

Andy Blake (Dissident)
Love Me Love You Back DJs

FREE PARTY - Al Duomo, Brighton - Next to Pavilion gardens... 9pm - 6am

FRIDAY 31st OCT