These are the go-to tracks, albums and reissues of the 1BTN massive as we head into the month of March. Spotify playlist at the bottom of the page. Keith Mansfield Crash Course (Be With/KPM) From the Vivid Underscores album (1977), a driving 5/4 rhythm, beautifully written brass parts, super-tight beats. … read more
1BTN are delighted to announce our annual all-day female takeover for International Women’s Day 2021 (IWD21) on Monday 8 March. Running from midnight on Monday 8 March to 3am on Tuesday 9 March, the 1BTN International Women’s Day Takeover has become a key fixture in the station’s calendar since … read more
You may or may not know the story of the great, Alfredo Fiorito; known better as, Alfredo. His story is that of folklore amongst Djs and clubbers the world over. It’s one that has seen Alfredo craft a 35+ year career in Ibiza as a DJ and the early days … read more
After a very busy year in which Astigmatic Records made its debut as a label looking for lost, never before released musical treasures (Renata Lewandowska, “Dotyk”), the time has come for more attempts to deal with the history of Polish popular music. The seven-inch single “Monika / Fun in Darkness” … read more
‘Poetic Justice’ is the new release from south-east London’s rising contemporary soul and funk purveyor Joel Culpepper produced by Tom Misch, taken from his forthcoming debut album ‘Sgt Culpepper’. The accompanying video is directed by London based interdisciplinary artist and poet JulianKnxx. The soulful offering features Prince-like vocal flourishes … read more
With light at the end of tunnel and thoughts of dancing again etching ever closer, Higher Love Recordings first release of 2021 sees them teaming up with Mexican producer Alex Aguayo for some unashamed hands in the air peak time electronic righteousness. The EP comes with 2 different takes on … read more
It was in 2011 that Dutch pair Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets quickly broke through in the electronic music scene, as Detroit Swindle – they recently changed their monikor to Dam Swindle – Since then they have become known for their widescreen approach to making and playing club-ready grooves. From … read more
1BTN are super stoked to welcome Nat Birchall to the 1BTN family. Hailed by Gilles Peterson as “one of the best musicians in the UK”, saxophonist Nat Birchall remains one of the UK’s hidden jazz treasures. Playing tenor and soprano saxophones, he is a band leader, composer and arranger ( … read more
It was almost written that Joanna Law would find her way as a talented songstress. Her Mother was a classical singer & teacher, who trained Joanna from an early age. Music was and still is a part of everyday life. Being born in Trinidad; and whilst growing in the womb, … read more
After a flawless debut on the label 2018, Montreal’s Gene Tellem returns to WOLF Music with four, deep, lights-dialled-low, atmospheric voyages for those that like to get down. ‘Ain’t Got Everything’ opens – a late-night cruiser, with the kind of bass whose groove you’ll get lost in and never want … read more