Gottwood Festival Line-Up 2012 (21st-24th June)

Following the success of its first two years, Gottwood Festival is set to return for another awe-inspiring weekend of mesmerising electronic music, stunning visual displays and unique festival treats in 2012. Set in the deep and enchanting Anglesey-based forest location, the festival last year played host to the likes of Jamie XX, Lee Foss, Max Cooper, Round Table Knights and many more - however, this year they have stepped it up once again, by inviting the likes of Tiger & Woods, Huxley, Move D, Mosca, Dinky and countless other brilliant acts along for the journey. All the details and a list of the confirmed acts are after the jump. If you love Disco & House, with a bit of Bass music thrown in for good measure, then this festival is for you.

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The Warehouse Project reveals new venue in Trafford Park

After many months of speculation surrounding the new venue, The Warehouse Project have today announced that this year they will be based in Trafford Park, which is located on the outskirts of Manchester City Centre. Granted it's not as convenient as Store Street, but let's be honest, nowhere could ever be as convenient as there. However, there are numerous methods of transport to get to and from the new venue (see here), and with the level of line-up's expected throughout the year, it will no doubt be worth that extra bit of effort to make sure you get there. Easter weekend is sold out, with the line-ups for September-December on the way. Can't wait.

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Ryan Keen - Oriela x See Me Now

'Oriela' & 'See Me Now' are my two favourite pieces from Ryan Keen's 4-track EP 'Focus', which was independantly released earlier this week. Although iTunes categorised it as Pop, it's much more than that - the EP is completely unique sounding project, which brings together influences from Folk & Soul. Extended Play's don't get much better than this, and if you like what you hear from the two tracks below, be sure to pick up your copy HERE - you won't be disappointed. Ryan has also been confirmed for Wakestock Festival today - tickets HERE.

"If all we have is love, we have it all..."

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Unreleased DJ Mehdi set @ Stones Throw vs. Ed Banger Party 2009

Uploaded to SoundCloud yesterday, here is DJ Mehdi's set from the Stones Throw vs. Ed Banger Party in 2009, which took place at Le Bataclan in Paris on March 6th. Meticulously mixed, with an wonderfully eclectic track selection. One of the best DJs ever - miss you.

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Gregory Porter - Be Good (Video)

Here is the stunning first video for the lead single from Gregory Porter's incredible sophmore album of the same name. Probably my favourite album of 2012 so far - check out our review HERE.

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R. Kelly's 'Trapped in the Closet' set for return in 2012

R. Kelly's unending music video drama series 'Trapped In The Closet' is set to make a comeback in 21012. The next installments of the brilliant R&B musical will be broadcast on IFC "this year," according to a post on the network's site. The first 12 installments of "Trapped in the Closet" came in 2005, with an additional 10 chapters in 2007. Check out a snippet/teaser video after the jump.

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iamcoxhead - Stop Lying

New laptop, new software and a brand new mix for your ears. The mix covers a wide variety of Electronic genres, including Deep House, Techno, Electro House, Tech-House & Progressive House. Without a doubt one of my most diverse mixes to date, and probably the most fun to make - have a feeling there will be a lot more to come over Easter/Summer too. Tracklist, listen and download link all after the jump. ENJOY!

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Slum Village - Turning Me Off (Feat. De La Soul)

Mick Boogie & Young RJ add some James Brown flavour to 'Turning Me Off', which paves the way for the legendary De La Soul to go in over the top of it. This is the first track to be taken from the Slum Village (T3) mixtape 'Dirty Slums', which drops March 27th. Sounds like it's going to be amazing.

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Nicholas - Flow x I Want To Thank You

Here are two of my favourite tracks from Nicholas' new album 'Still Playing House', which marks the Italian producer's debut on the ever impressive 4lux. The album is packed full of fresh new tracks, and although he is primarily a House producer, it goes much deeper than that - providing the listener with a stunning musical journey which touches on Funk, Soul & Disco. Definitely my favourite Electronic album of the year so far, this guy is the sampling King - buy HERE.

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Lauryn Hill announces one off London show on April 14th

Well, I didn't see this coming! Grammy-award winning legend and ex-Fugees member Lauryn Hill has just announced that she is set to play a one off show in London next month. The show will mark Ms. Hill's first show in the UK for 5 year, and will take place at the Indigo2 on April 14th, with tickets going on sale this Friday (23rd) @ 9am. Safe to say, this is one not to miss. Details after the jump.

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