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Music

Songs for Singles!

February 8, 2012 Music

We’re heading towards Valentine’s Day, the time to buy flowers and chocolates, cook a romantic dinner or go out for that special meal before settling down for cuddles on the sofa with Marvin Gaye playing in the background.
But what about the single people? What do they do for Valentines when it is shoved down your [...]

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Come on Roxy’s let’s be having you!

February 1, 2012 Music

At the end of last year I wrote a 2 part blog running down my top ten TV music shows, from which I’ve had a lot of feedback, all asking the same question about the same show…
“Where’s the Hitman and Her?”
So, I admit I was in the wrong, it should have gone in the list [...]

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The DJ Year in Review

January 10, 2012 Music

Once again DJ Father Time has spun his last tune for the year and 2011 ends and what a year it has been in music and the DJ world. This blog will look back at some of the big news and stories from the last 12 months.
Last year I said that 2011 could be the [...]

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Christmas Party Playlist

December 9, 2011 DJing

Many DJs will perform at the same venue throughout December. Each night will usually see a different audience but how much will the music you play change each night?
This year I was asked to DJ at Magna in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Magna is an old steel works that has been transformed into a science park [...]

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Top 10 TV Music Shows pt. 2

November 18, 2011 Music

In pt. 1 I started my countdown of my top 10 TV music shows. These were 10 – Glee, 9 – The Max Headroom Show, 8 – Razzmatazz, 7 – Juke Box Jury & 6 – Later…with Jools Holland.
In this blog I will reveal my top 5 UK shows (so no place for Soul Train [...]

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Top 10 TV Music Shows pt. 1

November 18, 2011 Music

In this digital world there are approximately 50 satellite channels that show just music, catering for every taste from classical, through dance and urban to heavy metal. Whatever your choice is you can now get it 24 hours a day.
But for this blog I’m going to take you back to when terrestrial TV (or just [...]

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Trick or Treat!

October 25, 2011 Music

“They’re creepy and they’re kooky
Mysterious and spooky
They’re all together oooky…”
It’s that time of year again when kids come begging for sweets, or money, at your doorstep and more fake blood is worn than in a Hammer House movie.
Music of course can play a big role for Halloween parties as it’s a good excuse to play [...]

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The Death of the Radio?

September 21, 2011 Music

Before I start, no, this isn’t about actual radio broadcasting but it is about the possible death of the long term favourite of a household.
While listening to a certain breakfast show, the presenters were on about how they don’t have radios in the house. The main presenter seemed shocked at this and to be honest [...]

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BPM Memories!

September 20, 2011 Music

BPM is an annual trade show for professional DJs. From bedroom to radio, mobile to club, every type of DJ is catered for. BPM is supported by many of the world’s leading manufacturers who use the event to show off their latest products as well as an opportunity to network with DJs, dealers and other [...]

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Back to his Roots – Lee Haslam!

September 14, 2011 Music

Trance DJ and former Mastermix Producer, Lee Haslam, has gone back to his roots and produced a brand new Grandmaster for Mastermix!
He took time out from his busy schedule of DJing and being a Dad to twin baby girls, to have a chat to our Label Manager, Richard Lee, and talk about his career at [...]

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