As a child growing up in Sarnia, Ontario, Byram Joseph could see the United States across the narrow expanse of the St Clair River from his hometown. His father worked in one of the chemical refineries for which the town…
Get 20% off selected Disco titles throughout April with code DISCOLOVE
Simply enter the code DISCOLOVE at checkout to save 20% on a host of Disco titles (and T Shirts) by Al Kent. Included in the sale: The Men In The Glass Booth, Disco Love Vol.1, Vol.2, Vol.3 and Vol.4, The…
Listen: Jean-Claude presents Black Saint / Soul Note : The Mixtape
IF Music record shop founder and DJing legend Jean-Claude delves into the archives of Italian sister labels Black Saint & Soul Note for this very special, vinyl only mixtape. His compilation ‘An Introduction to Black Saint & Soul Note Records‘…
Listen: Beatchild Interviewed on The Come Up Show
Our very own Beatchild (formerly Slakah The Beatchild) talks about changing his name, his new album ‘Heavy Rockin’ Steady‘ and growing as an artist in this interview for The Come Up Show. “I think it’s a journey, it’s never accomplished…
Listen: ‘Remixed & Extended’ – DJ Set by Kiko Navarro
Kiko Navarro presents a special DJ set to celebrate the release of album ‘Everything Happens For A Reason – Remixed & Extended‘, featuring cuts from the record as well as upcoming music from his new ‘Afroterraneo’ label. Click here for…
The BBE Store purchases rare vinyl collection from Venezuela
The BBE Store in London Fields is now stocking an incredible selection of Afro-Latin music, having purchased a collection from Venezuelan cultural icon Lil del Valle Rodriguez. An ebullient, articulate journalist, broadcaster and cultural commentator and daughter of a well-known activist…
Alim Music launch party at The BBE Store, April 21st 2018
To celebrate the launch of new strictly vinyl imprint Alim Music, BBE are proud to announce an all-day party at The BBE Store in Hackney on Record Store Day, April 21st. Presenting gems from the BBE archive alongside exclusive new…
Listen: Mr Thing Performs The Herbaliser Retrospective Mix
DJ Mr Thing performs an exclusive retrospective mix for Electronic Groove, in celebration of new album ‘Bring Out The Sound‘ by The Herbaliser. With six years having passed since their last LP it seems time between albums is increasing for…
Listen: The Herbaliser deliver an exclusive DJ mix for FIP Radio
With excitement about their new album ‘Bring Out The Sound‘ reaching fever pitch, Jake and Ollie from The Herbaliser have created this special DJ mix for French radio station FIP. Tracklist : 1. Timewave Zero – BadBadNotGood 2. Don’t Trust…
Watch: Japanese Jazz Joints with Tony Higgins & Philip Arneill
Recorded at Spiritland in London, J Jazz album co-compiler (with Mike Peden) Tony Higgins and Tokyo Jazz Joints photographer Philip Arneill talk about Japan’s fast-disappearing ‘jazz kissaten’ (jazz cafes) in this fascinating 30 minute documentary. “J Jazz – Deep Modern…