As one half of Brum based duo Original Rockers (later Rockers Hi-Fi) Glyn ‘Bigga’ Bush created the 90s progressive-house-dub classic Push Push, put out four great albums, contributed a cut to Kruder & Dorfmeister’s era defining K&D Sessions, then he carved out an existence as a prolific maverick creator, mashing … read more
In this instalment of Steve KIW’s story of the Balearic Beat the establishment takes fright, a lot of blissed out ravers jump in coaches and record collections begin to look a lot more cosmopolitan… Part Three: Vibes and feelings 1988 was dubbed the Second Summer Of Love. Politically … read more
Never leaning on the notion of a mould or convention, Colonel Red Is a phenomenon in the underground soul circuit, blending the segways between Rnb, Broken Beat, Hip Hop and House music- a vocal that is strident in all things forward thinking. Previously as a vibration labelled Milez Benjamin, these … read more
1BTN DJ selections for the month of July; all new releases or re-issues. Spotify playlist at the bottom of the page. Sault Untitled (Black Is) (Forever Living Originals) The third release from UK based Sault is a timely and poignant soundtrack to a turbulent summer. Powerful vocals, incredible drums … read more
Our DJs use the word Balearic with abandon. So often in fact that it came as no surprise when a listener asked: Hola 1BTN, What, exactly, is ‘Balearic’? Among our regular line up we have the Balearic Assassins Of Love collective and the Balearic Ultras; none are actually from … read more
Last Night A DJ Saved My Life is a charitable foundation creating fundraising initiatives for the electronic music industry & beyond in support of children in crisis. Founded in January 2010, LNADJ strives to change the way people view charitable work through innovative campaigns, which connect the global dance music … read more
How’s lockdown life on the west coast Adrian? Same as it is over there, boring! *laughs* I guess music is keeping you running through though, right? I guess so, trying man. So, going back to your early days then, you majored in political law and studied entertainment law and obviously … read more
These are the 1BTN DJ recommendations for new music and reissues going into June 2020. There is a Spotify playlist at the bottom of the page. L-Side & MC Fats Steppa Dub (V Recordings) Brazilian drum and bass don drops a heavy dubwise supersonic heater with legendary UK MC … read more
A few weeks back 1BTN’s Joel Essex caught up with the legendary DJ, promoter, and everyone’s favourite lockdown instagrammer, Luke ‘Unabomber’ Cowdrey for a good old natter. Here’s the conversation that took place. From his early days record collecting in Manchester in the 80s, his partnership with fellow ‘Unabomber’ Justin … read more
Roots Garden is a Brighton institution. A legendary midweek club night that ran for 14 years and span off a record label that has released over 150 tracks – including brilliant Nick Manasseh productions featuring the likes of Johnny Osbourne, Cornell Campbell and Johnny Clarke. Roots Garden is also a … read more