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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
DJ Setlist: Govett-Brewster Gallery 50th Birthday After Party, Saturday February 29, 2020
I’m a big fan of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery over in New Plymouth there. So what a great honour and treat to be asked over to play some tunes at the end of their street party. The Govett-Brewster is celebrating its 50th Birthday – the people of New Plymouth were out in the street with […]Archive
January 3, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Playlist: Summer Sounds on the Balcony
Based on the DJ set I played at the San Fran on the last Saturday of 2019 here’s a playlist I made for some summer-listening if you’re keen. It’s most of the songs from the night. If you like it give it a listen, follow me for other playlists etc…Archive
December 28, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
DJ Setlist: San Fran, Summer Sounds on the Balcony, Saturday, December 28, 2019
I was back at the San Fran for my annual summer BBQ/balcony session – a chance to fill the crates with all sorts and see what happens. Start slow and drifty, maybe get a dancefloor, maybe play some emo-singers and power-ballads, 80s cheese and 90s hip-hop sleaze…anything goes. So here’s what went:Archive
December 9, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
San Fran’s Summer Sounds on the Balcony: DJ Set (28/12/19)
Between Christmas and New Year’s you’re looking for something to do – a place to chill after a couple of days with family and friends. San Fran in Wellington’s Cuba Street has you covered. Saturday, December 28, from 5pm there’ll be music to enjoy, the balcony to bask on and a drinks-special until 7pm. I’ll be […]Archive
December 9, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 203
Donald Byrd, Black Byrd / Slop Jar Blues [Single] (1973) The guy in the shop goes, “oh mean, you got some DJ sets coming up?” And I said, “Nah, I just want to play this at home”. Cool story, bro. Yeah, I know. But I can see how buying a single by Donald Byrd might […]Archive
November 25, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Playlist: DJ Set from the Spines Dreamboat Launch
Last Saturday, November 23, I played some records at the San Fran as part of the Spines’ Dreamboat album launch. One of the very few times I’ve played any records out in public this year actually. And it was a lot of fun. A great night. And based on the setlist from that night I’ve pulled together […]Archive
November 24, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
DJ Setlist: San Fran, Spines Dreamboat Album Release, Saturday, November 23, 2019
Great to be there on the decks in-between sets for another album release by the Spines. (Here’s where you go to buy/hear the new album by the way). A couple of years ago I played the tunes in and around the show when they released their Epidural album. And now it was time to launch […]Archive
November 12, 2019 by Simon Sweetman