Well, 2021 was another unusual year that’s for sure. It started badly, then brightened up, gigs, festivals and clubs briefly blossoming, and ended in more uncertainty and question marks over the future. It was, on the flip side, another good year for radio as we sat at home poking swabs … read more
These are the tunes, albums and reissues that are big with the 1BTN selectors going into December. There’s a Spotify playlist at the bottom of the page. Keep your eyes peeled for the 1BTN End of Year charts coming at you in a couple of weeks. Can Live in Brighton … read more
Spring of this year saw the release of Third Attempt’s ‘Beats From The Quarantine’ LP. The album was well received and marked a notable debut for the talented Norwegian beatsmith. Now is time for the remix package, featuring some of his fellow label mates plucked from the Beatservice catalogue. Third … read more
Balearic inspired beatsmith, James Bright, makes a welcome return to the studio with his new EP ‘One Wish’, which features Danish singer MALO James’ prolific output continues as he brings the sunshine once more, following a busy Summer, which saw a steady stream of high-quality releases find their way into … read more
Up and coming French producer Georges brings his animate, sweet sounds to Boogie Angst records with the juicy funk and disco sounds of new single “Sights”. This follows his remix for Kraak & Smaak’s ‘Naked’ earlier this year, signalling his first 4-track debut for the label. Offering up the compact … read more
We are delighted to welcome back the very fabulous Manchild Black + Monstah Black – AKA The Illustrious Blacks – to the 1BTN airwaves. Following their sterling show live from the bunker a couple Months ago, what else could we do but sign them up for a brand-new Monthly excursion? … read more
Listen back to the first instalment of Sonic Sunday School – Soulful Music of the Black Atlantic from the majestic Lynnée Denise, who has joined the 1BTN ranks for a monthly residency. Having been raised in Cali, Lynneée now lives in London and spends time in Amsterdam. Lynnée was shaped … read more
These are the tracks, albums and reissues that are burning up the 1BTN Bunker as we go into the month of November. Spotify playlist at the bottom of the page Marc Cotterell Jumping ‘96 (Original ‘96 version) (Plastik People Digital) Soulful, deep and nostalgic ‘garage house’ or US … read more
Listen again to the first instalment of Down to the Sea & Back from the venerable Kelvin Andrews esq. who has joined the 1BTN ranks for a 3 hour monthly residency. Kelvin Andrews is a UK songwriter, producer and house DJ – Kelvin has been … read more
The most excellent Doc’n’Roll Film Festival is now in its 8th season and runs from 28th Oct to 14th Nov. Below, 1BTN selects a few highlights from the Brighton and London programmes (full programme of cinema and online screenings here). You can also read 1BTN’s interview with founder Colm Forde … read more