Articles: Roots & Influences
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Roots & Influences #14: We Should Hang Out More 12.11.2019
First conceived as a way to bring mates together and put on a carefree party in intimate confines, We Should Hang Out More started as both a promoter platform and a name for a DJ duo who personify the Glasgow party spirit… Residents at Sub Club and The Berkeley Suite, […]
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Roots & Influences #13: FYI Chris 10.01.2019
Double trouble, Chris Watson and Chris Coupe (better known as FYI Chris) have been releasing music together for the better part of five years. Their debut release, a 2014 white label on Seb Wildblood’s CHURCH, has garnered a fair wedge on Discogs and set the duo up for a fine […]
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Roots & Influences Mix #12: Bosq 26.03.2018
From the gritty streets of North London to the colourful sounds of Fela Kuti’s Nigera – Bosq takes us on a tour through the music that has defined his sound and influenced his life as a musician. Ahead of his forthcoming double LP release, Love and Resistance on Ubiquity Records, […]
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Roots & Influences Mix Series: Llorca (Art of Tones) 02.03.2017
Introducing the Roots & Influences series; a mix showcasing the music driving and inspiring some of Melodic Distraction’s favourite artists and DJ’s. In this edition we showcase the talents of French producer Llorca also known for his dance music creations under the alias Art Of Tones… With over 25 releases […]
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Roots & Influences Mix #010: Admin 02.01.2017
We caught up with Admin after our Winter Party to arrange a Roots & Influence mix; spanning his idols, expansive record collection and the sounds that influence his productions and selections on the dancefloor… “I recorded this mix on a very lazy Sunday morning with a hot cup of tea […]
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Roots & Influences Mix #009: Elliot Hutchinson (Dig Vinyl) 25.10.2016
Introducing the Roots & Influences series; a mix showcasing the music driving and inspiring some of Melodic Distraction’s favourite artists and DJ’s. Purveyors of all things musical, the team down at Bold Street’s Dig Vinyl have been busy cultivating a name for themselves as the most eclectic vinyl merchants in town. On […]
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Roots & Influences Mix #008: Reekee (Wrong Notes) 11.10.2016
Introducing the Roots & Influences series; a mix showcasing the music driving and inspiring some of Melodic Distraction’s favourite artists and DJ’s. Inspired by his heavy influences in the jazz scene, Riccardo Masi aka Reekee, is making a name for himself in the jazz infused house scene. His most recent self-release […]
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Roots & Influences #007: Footshooter (Headcount Records) 03.10.2016
Citing Hugh Masekela, Fanga, Etta James and The Notorious B.I.G. as his influences: Barney Whittaker (better known as Footshooter) is truly a man of the world. Appearing live at Melodic Distraction 001, Footshooter showcased these influences with style: bustin’ out a sample-heavy set alongside the MVC crew on his 404. […]