Review: Shanti Celeste – Untitled EP

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“I started Peach Discs because I feel like the time is right!!!” Launching her new record label Peach Discs, the Chilean producer brings out an untitled release featuring two tracks. On the A Side, things kick off with Loop One, an energetic and breezy track that holds deep emotional value. With its’ breakbeat and twinkly […]

Dimensions Festival announces boat party lineups for 2016

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A swathe of familiar faces, and some new – return to the festival in the Adriatic to host some aquatic boat parties, with world class DJs to boot. Beyond the spectacular opening concert in an ancient amphitheatre and the awe-inspiring cliff-top location overlooking the sparkling sea, one of the highlights of Dimensions has always been the chance […]

Bloc Festival 2016 Review

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Bloc is finally over. And If you feel like your brain has been left in Butlins this weekend, do not fear, you are not alone. It was big, bad and wavey, even without going in the pool. Nestled in the quaint village scenery of Minehead, Bloc is a festival hosted in Britain’s favourite family destination […]

Review /\ Shanti Celeste & Funkineven – SSS

Shanti Celeste & Funkineven - SSS Review on Cone Magazine

Last month Bristol’s Shanti Celeste dropped her latest EP offering SSS on Apron Records, as a collaborative project with London mate Stevie aka Funkineven. In September Shanti Celeste released the Alma EP which alongside receiving a tip of the hat from critics, also paved the way to her latest offering SSS (in collaboration with Funkineven), […]

Review /\ Shanti Celeste & Funkineven – SSS

Shanti Celeste & Funkineven - SSS Review on Cone Magazine

Last month Bristol’s Shanti Celeste dropped her latest EP offering SSS on Apron Records, as a collaborative project with London mate Stevie aka Funkineven. In September Shanti Celeste released the Alma EP which alongside receiving a tip of the hat from critics, also paved the way to her latest offering SSS (in collaboration with Funkineven), […]

Talking Bristol with Idle Hands owner Chris Farrell

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As one of the UK’s most creative cities, Bristol has seen countless people pass through its doors. But whilst many come and go, the DJ Chris Farrell (owner of Idle Hands Records) has been there for the long haul. Bristol city is a UK landmark for culture, with a noticeably vibrant music scene that dates back to the late 70’s. […]

Review /\ Farr Festival 2015

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A spa retreat for the urban cat /\ Farr Festival The boutique festival set amongst a patchwork of golden cornfields in the sleepy Hertfordshire meadows seems about as far removed from the cityscape as you can be. However, being only an hour commute north of London, the trip down was notably short lived. Starting in […]

Review /\ Farr Festival 2015

farr festival on cone magazine

A spa retreat for the urban cat /\ Farr Festival The boutique festival set amongst a patchwork of golden cornfields in the sleepy Hertfordshire meadows seems about as far removed from the cityscape as you can be. However, being only an hour commute north of London, the trip down was notably short lived. Starting in […]

Preview /\ Farr Festival 2015

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Now in it’s sixth year, Farr festival – one of the UK’s most forward thinking festivals – returns for 40 hours worth of electronic music in Hertfordshire’s countryside 30 minutes out of London. We’re seeing this exciting movement in the UK for intimacy to be placed at the helm when it comes to event management. […]

Love Saves The Day 2015: Break, Jazzie B and Blonde to join lineup

Love Saves The Day has announced three new artists to the join the roster for this year’s event at Bristol’s Eastville Park. Break, Jazzie B (Soul II Soul) and Blonde will be joining likes of Leon Vynehall, Roni Size, Wiley, Four Tet and Floating Points during the bank holiday weekend of the 23rd & 24th May. […]