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BY WILDBLOOD & QUEENIE It’s a month of festivals and fabulousness and a certain majestic birthday. But before we get distracted by candles and cake here’s the best May has to offer... I First up is Human Woman’s selftitled album Human Woman on hfn. It’s like the summer of love is with us once more as the atmospheric synths and guitar demand you go with the flow. Simply lovely. I If it’s genius you’re after then check out Masterpiece mixed by Andrew Weatherall on Ministry Of Sound. Inspirational and one to treasure, Weatherall gives a masterclass in the art of listening and learning. I Âme’s Live on Innervision conjures up a session so sublime it’ll get you in all sorts of saucy trouble if you play it in the right kind of company. Genre worries are banished, the tempo different and the result class. I Worth an honourable mention is the cute as hell house of Marissa Guzman’s Joy Road Remixes on Juicy Lucy Records. With Kerri Chandler, Demarkus Lewis, Black Coffee and more on board you just know satisfaction is guaranteed. I Get your head around the superb various artists delivering nowt but the best in right proper house on
Baker Street Recordings’ 5th Anniversary Album. It’s a celebration they so deserve and you’ll love being part of. Finally our must haves. Yes with the cash you saved not buying MDNA, (sorry Madge but these tunes are indefensible), go get some decent stuff. I One listen to Geddes presents Mulletover: The Story So Far 2004-2012 on Murmur and you’re on the dancefloor. A spot on celebration of British underground clubbing we truly adore. I Deniz Kurtel & The Marcy All-Stars’ new album The Way We Live - The Singles on Wolf + Lamb is deep, intelligent and delightful. I Our ‘blimey missus’ moment goes to Nôze’s Body Language Vol 11 mixed by Nôze on Get Physical. On repeat since landing in our inbox, Nôze’s soundtrack of Love & Craziness has us smitten. This ain’t no summer standard club compilation, this is deep house and techno of the special kind. Magnificent. Catch Wildblood & Queenie at DSD, Wild Fruit, Disco Deviant, The Globe and Sirens. katewildblood.wordpress.com dj.beatport.com/wildbloodandqu eenie
WILDBLOOD & QUEENIE’S MAGNIFIQUE MAY
I DANIEL KYO Superstition (Daniel Kyo Total Remake) Basic Fingers Rocked the Disco Deviant party. Expect this sensation all summer long. I THOMAS GANDEY The Organ Track (original mix) Southern Fried A tune as huge as Mr Gandey’s grin (and as sexy!) I ELECTRONIC YOUTH I Wish (original mix) Trash Digital Angie Stone gets the deep house twist and the result is delightful. I CIKO DJ We Had Disco (original mix) Rule 5 Disco-tech thumper that blows all the right horns. I JAMIE JONES feat ART DEPT Our Time In Liberty Crosstown Rebels Achingly cool, achingly deep and achingly lovely. I HARDSOUL feat CANDY DULFER Lust For Life Hardsoul Records Hands in the air wonder that will soundtrack any decent summer. I PROK & FITCH Symphony (original mix) Stealth Records Local lovelies deliver yet again with a big room tech house heavyweight. I JACEO Retro Bump (original mix) Maquina Records Acid house is back and it’s taking no bleeping prisoners. I CHRIS COCO Holiday (Chris Coco Holiday House mix) Melodica Back to the roots of house, the vibe of house, for the love of house. I SPIRITCHASER Yesterday’s Gone (club mix) Guess Records Made for the terrace, this beachside house sweetie will seduce you.
DJ PROFILE What makes for a good night out? Well the music has a lot to do with it of course, so this month Queen Josephine caught up with DJ Claire Fuller to talk dream gigs, the lovely things that tick her musical boxes and why she might not necessarily play your birthday request. Where can we catch you playing? I am currently working every other Wednesday in Legends Basement Club from 11pm–3am and every Friday night in Legends main bar 8–11pm How would you describe your style? My style is mainly commercial dance/electro but I can adapt to almost any genre if required (except dubstep; if I wanted to listen to a noise like that I would put a tin can in my tumble dryer!). What's your favourite tune of all time? Shine On by Degrees Of Motion (12" original mix). Such a tune, and it brings back so many great memories. Which tune always fills up your dance floor? Show Me Love by Robin S. Everyone still seems to love hearing it, which isn’t bad for a tune that's 19-years-old! What would be your ultimate dream gig? That would have to be to DJ at the Brighton Big Beach Boutique 5 at the Amex Stadium this year. To play to a huge crowd and see their reaction to the music I play would be beyond amazing! Song you wish you'd never played? Hold You by Gyptian - it cleared the dance floor in 2 seconds flat! It was a birthday request so I gave it a try. Never again. Guilty pleasure? I hate to admit it but I love Steps and all their music. I started DJing at a cheesy pop night and learnt and taught all the dance moves to the customers, it was a massive success and kick started my career. What's been your best ever gig? My best ever gig was Pride 2011, I was asked to DJ in the main bar at Legends and the atmosphere was so uplifting and euphoric. Tell us a secret! I love all musical theatre. You can’t beat a good show tune to cheer you up on a cloudy day.
CURRENT FIVE TOP TUNES
I NICKI MINAJ Starships (Justin Sane mix) Young Money
Entertainment
I MADONNA Girl Gone Wild (Mike Leonelli mix) Interscope I JENNIFER LOPEZ Dance Again (Reidiculous club mix) Epic I GLORIA ESTEFAN Hotel Nacional (Thin Red Men club mix) Verve
Forecast I THE DOK v FARINA ft MICHELLE LILY & ADAM CLAY Feel Alright (Radio mix) Link Records Catch Claire every other Wednesday in Legends Basement Club, 11pm–3am and every Friday in Legends main bar 8–11pm. Legends 31-34 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TR