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all sorts to tell.

firstly are we all aware that 2006 sees the 20th anniversary for the c86 compilation that spawned the careers of so many, and probably fucked up the rest. of course, my only real connection with the indie bible as supplied via the nme, was the presence of the soon to be very non-c86 like age of chance. i never got the compilation i must say. but if i were honest, there were a few weeks back there, that i played the mighty lemon drops and shop assistant albums far too many times. so i'm sure that one of the regular monthly prints are bound to make the most of this at some point over the next few months.

and so to counteract this backward looking trend i have to tell you all about the best vamp led electro-glitter beast to have hit the earplugs since goldfrapp got on her horse :

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having only heard skinny mp3s so far i can safely say that anyone who needs more of the glitterstomp groove with dashes of dj hell sanctioned dirtiness should definitely watch the bands website for details when 'hot trap moonstomp' mix is going to be made available. it's seriously good.

also, if you remeber utah saints dance-pop crossover appeal in the 90s, then it should come as no surprise to find that the leeds lads have again mutated back into their true love. spinning great records that make people dance. they have set up a club night called sugar beat where all manner of genres are mashed and dashed by the laptops/decks. as is the way, they have 'released' a mix cd for promo uses that is available via certain sources, (or i suspect the club itself), where they really do let rip with their extensive record collection. the mix is great for anyone who likes a bit of ragga hardcore blended with nice and easy reggae, a slab of hip hop, some big beat loops and generally anything that will make people get off their asses and dance.

next time you are in leeds - then i reckon this place could easily be the best night out going, if you go, tell'em i sent you. they are also appearing on stage again as utah saints in manchester as part of a big charity event.

cracking line up - even with mc tunes !

only joking.

mark e

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