What a pleasure to talk to the legendary Gilles Peterson about his label, Brownswood Recordings. Gilles is no stranger to running labels of course, founding Talkin' Loud and Acid Jazz back in the day, as well as djing around the world. Releases on Brownswood include the Ghostpoet album that was Mercury nominated, Ben Westbeech and now Gang Colours. Here's Gilles....
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If you've ever wondered what 'vicious skiffle' sounds like (who hasn't?) then The Jude are here to explain. Fearne Cotton, Scott Mills, Greg James and of course our very own Huw Stephens have all given it a spin on Radio 1 but you can hear it for yourself here:
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I caught up with Fred Deakin recently to find out about Impotent Fury. The vinyl junkie is one half of Lemon Jelly and is responsible for the impressive Airside designs also. The recent release by Frank Eddie (including the East 17 Stay Another Day Christmas remix!) made me want to find out more about Impotent Fury, so Fred shed the light....
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