We are approaching our 5th Birthday (May 12th) and as part of those celebrations we have a whole host of things planned among which is dropping perhaps our most eagerly anticipated ‘Blah Blah Blah Records‘ release to date: ‘Blacksmif – Hoop Dreams / Microweight’. With glowing reports coming in from such luminaries as Mary Anne Hobbs, Laurent Garnier, Disclosure, Ben Westbeech, Audiojack, Deadboy, South London Ordnance, and Midland among others, we decided to get Blacksmif behind the decks for an exclusive mix.

The Blacksmif sound flirts on the edge of accepted thinking, taking flamboyant percussive and melodic risks within a bass driven jazz tinged environment, the following mix typifies this unique approach as it roams freely amongst an often highly segregated field of music.

Blacksmif - Hoop Dreams / Microweight (BBB004) Out May 21st, Ltd WeAre5 Vinyl + Digital.

01. Fumitake Uchida - Walk Down
02. Donae'o - When Angels Sing (TEED Remix)
03. SBTRKT - Hold On (Sisi Bak Bak Remix)
04. A.Ashdown - Valentine Dance
05. Maribou State - Olivia (Pedestrian Remix)
06. Jessie Ware - Running (Disclosure Remix)
07. Knowing Looks - Last Kiss At The Plains Hotel
08. John Roberts - Mirror
09. Blacksmif - Microweight
10. Q-Tip - Work It Out (Disclosure Remix)
11. Audiojack - Polka Dot Dress
12. Joe Goddard - Gabriel (Seiji Remix)
13. Blacksmif - Hoop Dreams
14. A*M*E - City Lights ft Bartoven (Dems Remix)
15. Roots Manuva - Get The Get (Mia Dora Remix)
16. Jose James - Spirits Up Above

PanLeft is the second artist to be launching his debut via BBB Records and like REID before him his music has a conflicting sonic quality that is both foreboding and uplifting with distant echo's and delays creating a sense of isolation whilst earthy basslines and pads envelop the listner in a gathering gloom, before sizzling synths, sharp beats and elevating vocals pierce the gathering darkness.

PanLeft's - Electrika / HRTS is set to drop April 9th, and in anticipation of his debut single he has crafted a superbly judged mix of beats that seamlessly combines  heavy bass, sparse percussion and strong melodies throughout. Highly Recommended.

Tracklist

01. West Norwood Cassette Library – Blonde on Blonde (Pearson sound remix)
02. Machine Drum – DDD
03. Boddika & Joy Orbison – Swims
04. Kashii – House Culture
05. Scuba – You got me (I got you)
06. Disclosure – Flow
07. XXXY – Kerpow
08. 123Mrk – Weird
09. French Fries – Champagne
10. Objekt – Cactus
11. Joy Orbison – Jels
12. PanLeft – Snapback
13. XXXY – Flew
14. PanLeft – HRTS
15. CDBL – I need you (Kidnap Kid remix)
16. PanLeft – Electrika
17. Bondax - Just Us jonjonn

Brighton has always produced its fair share of great music and in the last 2-3 years the electronic scene has been bubbling under with some truly exciting Producers, DJs, Record Labels and Parties. Its with this in mind that we present a new regular feature on the Blah Blah Blah Blog - WeAreBTN.

WeAreBTN as you no doubt have guessed stands for WeAreBrighton and therefore each article will discuss whats currently hot in the burgeoning Brighton electronic music scene. Each post will also present a guest mix from a Brighton DJ featuring exclusively Brighton based artists and record labels.

First up in the mix we are proud to present 'Love Sick' label owner Riskotheque who has recorded a majestically intricate set that weaves between electronica, house, bass and dubstep to stunning effect. Highly recommended.

Tracklisting:

01. REID - Diptera (Blah Blah Blah)
02. Videodrome ft The Agitator - Temptation's Daughter (Donga & Blake Remix) (Well Rounded)
03. Maya Jane Coles - Parallel Worlds (Hypercolour)
04. Side B - Your Disguise (Free Dub)
05. Maxxi Soundsystem - Make Or Break
06. Russ Yallop - Crossroads (Fur Coat Remix)
07. Leon Vynehall - Mauve (Well Rounded)
08. Guy Andrews - Textures
09. Dauwd - What's There (Pictures)
10. Lorca - Moments
11. Deadbeat - Love At Night
12. Lorca - Hold Back
13. Truth - Don't Explain (Riskotheque & Marchmellow Remix) (Love Sick)
14. Kasket & Teknian - Urban Grounds
15. Dismantle - Get On It
16. Southbound Hangers - You Don't Understand (Love Sick)
17. Bonobo - The Keeper (Banks Remix)

A few weeks ago we announced the first signing to 'BlahBlahBlah Records', Irish born producer REID. REID's first single 'Genesis' will be out at the end of this month and in anticipation of his debut release he has recorded this exclusive mixtape. REID’s heady mix of tempos, jagged sounds, rhythmic flourishes, cinematic spaces and gentle melodies are all present in this mix, both reflecting what to expect from the single and also his passion for electronica and traditional song writing.

REID - Genesis (Out Digitally, Nov 28th)

Tracklist
1. Sun Glitters - Beside Me
2. Com Truise - Sundriped
3. Solar Bears - Crystalline (Be Again)
4. Zombie Computer - Your Rules (Toby Kaar Remix)
5. Fuck Buttons - Surf Solar (7" Edit)
6. Nouveaunoise - Panaka
7. HEALTH - USA Boys
8. xxyyxx - Life On Repeat

In partnership with the 'Nest' we are co-sharing this exclusive mixtape by the Waifs & Strays. The Waifs & Strays are yet another example of the growing significance of Bristol on global club culture. Like the preeminent Julio Bashmore before them they have a deep passion for House and consequently this is a smooth groove laden mix that melds looped vocal, chicago pianos, and hand claps into a 4x4 delight.

If you are new to the Waifs & Strays check "Body Shiver" release on Jamie Jones Hot Creations Label. Out Now - Waifs & Strays - Body Shiver

Tracklist

01. Hector Couto - Creampie
02. Nil by Mouth - Maxilla
03. Sase - Perc (Huxley remix)
04. 8A and &me - Empire State
05. Smalltown Collective - Wil Connected
06. Deepgroove vs Thieve - Fantasy Girl
07. Timos & Paris Liamis - Hey Hoe
08. MANIK NYC - Ruckus 80H8
09. Deepgroove - Fervour (Waifs & Strays Blacklight mix)
10. Someone Else - Little Helper 18-2
11. Waifs & Strays - Be Patient
12. Smash TV - World Wide Wet

You can also catch the Waifs & Strays supporting Clockwork (Hot Creations) on Sat 5th November at The Nest

The latest edition of our WeAreBBB mix series has arrived. This episode is from fellow Brightonian Maxxi Soundsystem. This guy has been turning out some mighty fine dance music of late. Blending the more refined sides of house and disco together to get chugging Chicago flavoured tracks reminiscent of the 80s, yet still fresh, exciting and new.

For those who havent come across Maxxi Soundsystem previously you should check the Criticize single which Annie Mac featured on her Radio 1 show earlier this year.

This mix showcases his sound perfectly. Deep basslines, chattering retro hats, claps and toms and smooth vocal chops. This'll work at the last barbecue of the summer or after the last drink of a late night.

Tracklist
01. Adana Twins - Juicy Fruit
02. Maxxi Soundsystem & DRW - Open Your Eyes
03. Lazaro Casanova - I Got This Feeling
04. Waifs & Strays - Be Patient
05. Mario Basanov - We Are Child Of Love
06. Deepgroove & Thieve - Kings + Queens
07. Michael McLardy - Deep Nothing (LAzaro Casanova Miami Vice Mix)
08. MANIK - Right Now
09. Miguel Campbell - Something Special
10. 11:11 - Tourist Trap (Jamie Jones Mix)
11. Rockers Revenge - Walking On Sunshine (Maxxi Soundsystem Remix)
12. Solomun - See You Everyday Alone
13. Bonar Bradberry - Lip Therapy (Maxxi Soundsystem YehYeh Mix)
14. Richy Ahmed vs Volante - Kitchens & Bedrooms
15. Dances With White Girls - Bout Da House (Danny Daze Pool Party Mix)
16. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks (Soul Clap Mix)

In true Blah Blah Blah tradition we have spent days and days hunched over our decks carefully crafting our 4th Birthday mix - WeAre4. This mix probably took more days than initially planned however we are really pleased with the results, and would probably go as far as to say this is one of our best mixes to date, a bold claim I know. WeAre4 starts at a sedately thoughtful 110bpm before shamelessly dropping its trousers and leaving nothing to the imagination as it bangs out some main room destroyers before settling back down and letting you know that it has tender side. Hope you enjoy.......

Track List
01. Chemical Brothers - Hanna Theme (Intro Edit)
02. Art Department - Vampire Nightclub
03. DJ T - Sense
04. Benoit & Sergio - Walk and Talk
05. Ramadanman & Appleblim - Void 23 (Carl Craig Edit)
06. SCB - Loss
07. The 2 Bears - Church (Midland Remix)
08. Classixx - Into the Valley (Julio Bashmore Remix)
09. Julio Bashmore - Ribble to Amazon
10. Scuba - Feel It
11. Boy 8-Bit - Phase IV
12. XYME - B Acid (Bowski Remix)
13. Clouds - Sucker
14. Strip Steve - The Beast
15. Kingdom - Uptown Buck
16. Pearson Sound - Stifle
17. Joy O - Wade In
18. Midland - Through Motion

Tracklist

01. Duke Dumont - The Static From My Record Player..
02. Caribou - Odessa (David Wrench's Drumapella)
03. Yes Wizard - Elephant & Castle (Duke Dumont Remix)
04. Bob Holroyd- African Drug (Four Tet Remix)
05. Movementz- 29 Calls
06. Ark & Dolibox- Cidre Vicious
07. St Plomb - Precious Soul (Jackmate Nds Boogie Mix)
08. Chateau Flight- Chichi Devils
09. Melon- I Zebra
10. Dj Koze- Mrs Bojangels
11. Bibio- Mind Bokeh
12. DJ Ringardos- Was Better In 88