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January 4, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
“It’s Been Five Years…” David Bowie Anniversary Drinks and Tunes: DJ Set
This weekend marks five years since the passing of David Bowie. To honour the legend (and the significance of it being Five Years!) I’ll be playing some my favourite Bowie songs and most of your favourites too this Saturday, January 9 at the San Fran bar in Wellington. From 5pm. I’ll never forget the day i heard the […]Archive
December 17, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 243: Murray Cammick
Welcome to episode 243 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify […]Archive
December 6, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Charles Webster: Decision Time
Charles Webster Decision Time Dimensions Recordings What a comeback. What a return. Charles Webster – legendary DJ, producer, remixer, composer – hasn’t made a proper record under his own name in nearly two decades. His influence is everywhere, he has popped up under several aliases over the years too (Presence, Furry Phreaks) and I last […]Archive
September 23, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 231: Geoff Stahl
Welcome to episode 231 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify […]Archive
September 3, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 228: Ben Mulchin (Valhalla)
Welcome to episode 228 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify […]Archive
August 18, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 71
Crazy Ed For Governor: Live From Crazy Ed’s (1973) God bless the internet. It always catches up and surpasses your expectations. Sometimes you just have to wait. This album was released in 1973. I’ve owned it since 1997 and I’ve had no idea what it was or why it came to happen despite a few […]Archive
June 3, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: Martin Freeman and Eddie Piller Present ‘Soul On The Corner’
Various Artists: Martin Freeman and Eddie Piller Present ‘Soul On The Corner’ Acid Jazz Records It’s easy to be a bit cynical about celebrity-endorsed compilations and – for that matter – non-soundtracking compilations altogether. And this ticks both boxes! But this is totally fantastic and there’s real love and care here, and a track-record too…Archive
May 5, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Mr. Scruff: DJ Kicks
Various Artists DJ-Kicks: Mr. Scruff !k7 Records What’s the point in a compilation or mix these days with streaming content – we make our own playlists now right? Well, every now and then I like to check in with the mixtape sessions and series’ I always valued – either because it’s a trusted series (DJ […]Archive
April 10, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
DJ Python: Mas Amable
DJ Python Mas Amable Incienso Miami-based DJ Python (aka Brian Piñeyro) – who has also worked under the names DJ Wey, Luis and Deejay Xanax – here releases his new album which is structured as a mixtape but very purposefully, consciously flows like a slow-build album – its opening track and a half all but […]Archive
March 3, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Playlist: Govett-Brewster Gallery 50th Birthday After Party
Last week I was in New Plymouth for the Govett-Brewster’s 50th Birthday Bash – I was asked over to play some tunes at the aftermath of the street party. It was a great weekend in Taranaki and fun to play some tunes over there. Based on that setlist I thought I’d put it all together as a […]Archive
February 29, 2020 by Simon Sweetman