Off The Record - November Listings

After sucsescfully dealing with October, we move swiftly onto November. Famous for Guy Fawkes night where we set off lots of mini explosions in the name of the fellow who couldn't do his one explosion. Poor chap.

Anyway, we have a multitude of mini musical explosions throughout the month of November and here they are below

November Listings

2^nd – Vue | Intalex | Lee ‘Hee-Man’ Henry

This week we have 2 new DJs to the Off The Record roster. Vue and Intalex or Carl and Alex. They have been popping down to Wax Jambu for a couple of weeks now and are ready to join the ranks. Both seasoned pros at the DJing game spending a lot of time in Switzerland and other exotic locations, they were also responsible for teaching me how to mix and giving me my first DJ name. DJ ‘Tunes you really like to hear and dance to’. That didn’t last. Our other entertainer is none other than the Hee-Man who has now graduated from Off The Record ranks to holding down a Thursday evening spot. Proud moments for me!

9^th – Filter ‘Power’ Taylor and Sodalicious | Klaus and Ray Juss

On Hundred and Eighty!!! Sorry, wrong write up. We welcome the kings of the filter back in the building for the 9^th of November at Off The Record. Due to legal reasons, I cannot name Filter’s previous DJ name but I can assure you, this re invention is wholly deserved. He has teamed up with his brother for a back to back set of the good stuff.

Klaus and I will be exploring the sounds of UK Garage amongst other things. Expect a lot of woodblock, off kilter rhythms and jerky drums

16^th – Recordstore.co.uk

Seasoned vets of the Off The Record shindig return once again to play you music new and old and from across the board. DJs for the night will be Andy Fenn and Martin Daniels. I will be leaving them in charge so go down and make some trouble (drink lots, dance and make obscure requests, like Chris Brown)

23^rd – Pete | Dave Metcalfe | Pesh (aka ‘The Right Admiral Funk & The Mobile Gramophone Disco’)

What I like about Off The Record is when people play and bring their friends down and then their friends want to get involved. This is just the case with Pete who is a friend of Dave who played a storming reggae set with the theme of reggae toasting records from the 70s. Plenty of good music from both I expect. Pesh, whose Facebook page I was introduced to a while back by Lee Henry got me interested. Finally, I have been able to track him down for a set. I hear Neptune is coming along; you wouldn’t want to miss that! Free Crabby Patties all night (this is of course false as they are fictional and a crab burger? Really?)

30^th – Naqwon | Brokenhomes | Elliot Davies

Unfortunately, Naqwon, aka Naqwon the Chef aka End of Level Boss couldn’t make his last booking due to having to meet a guy called Mario and something about a Princess? Anyways, he should be able to join us this week to play some of his favourite records. Brokenhomes, will be doing a rare (thankyou basedgod) performance playing all sorts of stuff and generally causing mayhem. The last set of the night and one I have been waiting for is Elliot Davies. Taking a quick break from his Ryan Gosling look-a-like work (its good work man!) he will be treating us to a quick paced mix of music from the tech/electro/minimal/house genres. Ladies, make sure you are here for this!

Interview Sessions - Off The Record - 19.10.2011

Music Directions Music - Interview Sessions 19.10.2011 by Brokenhomes

3 excellent DJs who covered a lot of ground. Interviews were something special. My first international interview

It also concluded the 90 min tape which could mean, no more interviews?

Who knows...

Watch The Devil and Daniel Johnston whilst packing CDs

I love that film, although I make too many non existent similarities in my head. Other hi lights included being followed by a girl from Babestation. My lifes work is complete. Anyway, back to why I am writing this! I have just packed 100 ish CDs. They are free for you, whoever you may be. You just have to accept it. I will be giving them away at the following locations

Wax Jambu - Angel, London - 19/10/2011 at Off The Record

Ice Wharf - Camden, London - 22/10/2011 Before the Flying Lotus show

Roundhouse - Camden, London - 22/10/2011 After the Flying Lotus show (if they dont take em off me)

Apart from that, I will always have a stash in my cheap Nike Backpack

And for the curious, here is the track listing

Title - Artist

1.          Brokenhomes Jingle - Greedykid

2.          Searching It - Dimlite And Ill Dubio

3.          live in peace, love trees - jonwayne

4.          I feel like dying mx3 - Flying Lotus

5.          None an Island - Lorn

6.          60901 Instrumental - oddisee

7.          60901 - TiRon

8.          Prototype - NAMELESS

9.          See Drive (#FF) - Illingsworks

10.         Ya Playin' Yoself - Jeru The Damaja

11.         Speed - DJ Spinna

12.         The Battle: Speed - Neptunes Instrumentals

13.         Places Everyone - Shawn J. Period

14.         Hear 4 U - Celsius Electronics

15.         Distant Form - Monopoly

16.         All Oichos - grillo

17.         TheOriginalChannelSurfer - InfinitiRock

18.         Space Ho's (Madlib Remix) - Danger Doom

19.         Make Em Nv - The Roots

20.         Mirrors - Dâm Funk

21.         Down - Sketch Bonus (2008) - Aaron Evo

22.         Needs Deodorant - Monopoly

  23.         All I Want Is You - Calvin Valentine

FYI, this will never be up for download, CD only

Love

Update for Brokenhomes

So it is Monday at 2am, you will probably see that on your FB or on here but thought that would be a good way of starting things off. Things have been very busy with Off The Record on this site and that is a a good thing. Previously it was like a post a month of not much really. Now, there is so much content on here I am thinking of a redesign.

The real meat of this post is, essentially, I am a DJ. 'Promoting' is fun but its a bi product of wanting to DJ more. The whole catch 22/chicken and egg theory. So to try and put myself in more clubs and get a or more (delete where appropiate) bookings, I have made a mix CD. In fact, I am going to make a Mix CD every month. The (late) October one will be filling the streets soon and I better get to work on the November mix pretty sharpish.

Got me a nice laser monochrome printer with a spare toner and some of that paypal money to make real music for y'all. Internet is fun and all but if you didn't feel it, it didn't happen. So she says.

I better get to bed, zombie mode out here

Love x

Interview Sessions - Off The Record - 12.10.2011

Rum Hangovers - Interview Sessions 12.10.2011 by Brokenhomes

Wax Jambu / Off The Record / Pampero Rum

All teamed up for excellent cocktails and a fine selection of musical treats. I even got on at the end and played some Madonna. Wedding DJ winner 2011, im coming

Off The Record and London Cocktail Week at Wax Jambu!

Off The Record, Wax Jambu and London Cocktail Week team up to bring you this night of all nights! Below from a previous post is what and who you can expect to be providing the sounds for the evening

12th - Off The Record with Pampero Rum
Maharishi Hi-Fi [MUSICAL FEVER] | Bensamba | Dave Metcalfe

Another massive event in the Off The Record calender. Wax Jambu, the finest cocktail bar in London bar none (yeah I said it!) are involved in London Cocktail Week. Together with Pampero Rum we will be making you late for work on Thursday. Wait. You should book it off now. As part of the night, the cocktail wizards of Wax Jambu are inviting people to bring in an ingredient to be made into a tasty cocktail with Pampero Rum. Now, if you drink dirty dishwater or motor oil on a regular basis, then bring some in. But you'll probably be better off bringing in something sensible! Music on the night will be rum themed with reggae music coming from the Maharishi Hi Fi and Dave Metcalfe. Both first timers at Off The Record. The Latin funk will be coming from your favourite DJs favourite DJ, Mr Bensamba. Open until 1am, get them holiday forms in now!

Like I said, this is all in conjunction with London Cocktail Week and you can find more info right here

http://www.diffordsguide.com/london-cocktail-week

LCW wristband holders get cheaper drinks and y'all should know about the Happy Hour already!

If you are coming, you might as well CLICK THIS TEXT HERE RIGHT NOW

Will see you there!

Interview Sessions - Off The Record - 05.10.2011

Battle of the Week - Interview Sessions 05.10.2011 by Brokenhomes

If you caught the Ustream, it got very very.... well nothing really! All in the name of good times and good music, Orsii VS Alex Chase in the Battle of the... Week. Doing these interviews and playing music makes getting to sleep on a Wednesday night at 3am worth it.

Off The Record - October Listings

Off The Record - A vinyl only night where DJs OR You get to play vinyl and vinyl only. Every Wednesday at Wax Jambu, Angel.

Come and hear some music you may never of heard before or email me to get involved and show off your own record collection.

We have a MASSIVE line up this October, like battles, dranks and everythang! Here is what's going down in October

October Listings

5th - Ray Juss | Alex Chase | Orsii

Starting the month off with a bang (and potentially a musical knock down) we have none other than Alex Chase joining us. Alex who runs the most excellent (Bill and Ted Voice) One-Handed Music label will be taking part in the very first soundclash/battle at Off The Record. His opponent (and strong favourite) is second time guest Orsii. No stranger to Off The Record and having people trying to label spot her tracks from her last performance. The 'home' advantage could count in her favour. All streamed live! But forget that, come down and hear it with your own ears with a cold one!

12th - Off The Record with Pampero Rum
Maharishi Hi-Fi [MUSICAL FEVER] | Bensamba | Dave Metcalfe

Another massive event in the Off The Record calender. Wax Jambu, the finest cocktail bar in London bar none (yeah I said it!) are involved in London Cocktail Week. Together with Pampero Rum we will be making you late for work on Thursday. Wait. You should book it off now. As part of the night, the cocktail wizards of Wax Jambu are inviting people to bring in an ingredient to be made into a tasty cocktail with Pampero Rum. Now, if you drink dirty dishwater or motor oil on a regular basis, then bring some in. But you'll probably be better off bringing in something sensible! Music on the night will be rum themed with reggae music coming from the Maharishi Hi Fi and Dave Metcalfe. Both first timers at Off The Record. The Latin funk will be coming from your favourite DJs favourite DJ, Mr Bensamba. Open until 1am, get them holiday forms in now!

19th - Rie Fujihira | Louis P | Ashley

Writing these blurbs can be pretty tricky. Like this one. What I can tell you though is all of these people plyaing on the 19th have already come down to Wax Jambu for Off The Record and enjoyed it so much that they want to get involved. Rie, originally from Japan, doesn't have her records with her but will be borrowing some from previous seleta, Cleophas. Louis P and Ashley popped in last month fully armed with records to play. From going through their record collections, I knew I had to get them down to play. Will be some gems from all involved!

26th - Mike Lennon | K15 | Si Domone

Two new comers and one seasoned pro will be wrapping things up in October and should be a good one for the dancing crew. Mike Lennon, who runs Platter Records and works at Prime Distribution makes dubstep primarily will be treating us to a disco re-edit set. Been a while in coming but I am looking forward to this!
K15 was one of the first people to come down and play with the WotNot crew a few months back. A guy with excellent taste in music from his last set and also a fan of Pres T, this should be a varied and eclectic set. In closing, we have loacl lad Si Domone. Si, who runs a residency at CAMP every other month called WOODWORK, will be hitting us from all angles in his selection. Mentions of garage, afrobeat, hip hop and jazz there are sure to be heads nodding and feet a tapping!