Recent Episodes
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05.12.2021 Label of Love
- AMBIENT
- ELECTRONIC
- INDUSTRIAL
- JAZZ
- LEFTFIELD
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05.12.2021 Black Beacon Sound
- ECLECTIC
- HIP HOP
- JUNGLE
- TECHNO
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05.12.2021 Check The Rhime
- HIPHOP
- RAP
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05.12.2021 Babylon Fox
- HOUSE
- JAZZ
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05.12.2021 Between Corner and Margin
- AMBIENT TECHNO
- DOWNTEMPO
- ELECTRONICA
- TRIP HOP
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04.12.2021 Wake Up! with Josh Aitman
- AMBIENT
- CHILLOUT
- DOWNTEMPO
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04.12.2021 Rollover with Bolts
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04.12.2021 Neil Diablo
- CHUGGERS
- DISCO
- DREAM HOUSE
- ITALO
- ZOUK
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04.12.2021 Hubcap Hustler
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04.12.2021 Sitka Sun
- BLUES
- JAZZ
- REGGAE
- ROOTS
- SOUL
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04.12.2021 Overload
- AMBIENT
- BREAKS
- ELECTRO
- FUNK
- PSYCHEDELIC
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04.12.2021 The Beatriarchy
- BREAKS
- DUBSTEP
- ELECTRO
- GARAGE
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Magazine
- Mates' Crates
- Short Reads
Mates' Crates: Phyllis Dillon – Woman of the Ghetto 05.12.2021
Mates’ Crates, a series headed up by our friend Andrei Sandu, dives into the tales behind records and digs deeper into our connections to music. This time, Jamaican soul and rocksteady legend Phyllis Dillon with her cover of Marlena Shaw’s “Woman of the Ghetto”. Label: Soul Jazz Records (originally Treasure Isle) | Year: […]
- Midweek Movers
Midweek Movers #027: Selected by Låpsley 01.12.2021
Yep, we’re here again! Purgatory, limbo, the netherworld that is the Middle of the Week. But fear not – this is where we step in with a handful of delightful ditties to fend off those Wednesday woes! So put that coffee cup down, plug your earphones in and take a […]
- Host Spotlight
- News
- Premiere
Premiere: NIIX - BBY (Qwirk Remix) 01.12.2021
Melodic Distraction are delighted to premiere the euphoric dubstep-meets-trap remix of NIIX‘s ‘BBY’ by Manchester-based DJ and producer, Qwirk. The track features on NIIX’s self-released 5-part ‘I: Remixes’ compilation out on Friday 3rd December, featuring a collection of reworks by Ranga, DaiSu, Madame Longree and BRYN. Originally released as an experimental electronic-pop […]
- Roots & Influences
Roots & Influences: [ K S R ] 26.11.2021
Roots and Influences invites our favourite artists, local and afar, to curate a playlist of 10 songs that have inspired their career to date. We’re buzzing to sit down with one of Manchester’s most talented soul vocalists, [ K S R ], ahead of his forthcoming EP [ P E […]
- Interview
Interview: BlackFest 26.11.2021
Over the past year, we’ve been working closely with one of our favourite partners, BlackFest, a grassroots organisation who combine art platforms to empower and develop work by Black artists within our community. From live-streaming the festival to hosting their BlackFest Live Lounge series earlier this month, we’re always striving […]
- News
News: Under One Roof returns 25.11.2021
After a covid-induced hiatus, the club night for adults with learning disabilities is back! We caught up with friend and Machine host Becca to find out more… Accessible raving event, Under One Roof, will return home to District in The Baltic Triangle on Wednesday 8th December from 6:30 – 9:30pm. Under One […]
New Releases
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Katy Alex - Maliblues
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New Releases: All Trades - In Ether
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NIIX x Martha Pryer - Jaded
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Katy Alex - Sucker For Love
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Seafoam Green - Swimming In The Paint
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Drumwarp - Outer Time
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Chinatown Slalom - Meet The Parents
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Polexia - Immolation
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Dowd - A Retro Love Affair
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Migixhi & Sutty - Daisy Chain
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Tokky Horror - I Found The Answers and Now I Want More
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Do As You Please - With Us Vol. One