SPACIFIC NEWS #84: Contents
1. Inspiral Lounge :: Rhombus in Dub
2. O2 Empire :: Shapeshifter
3. O2 Empire :: Dave Dobbyn
4. Competition :: Ladi6 Album
5. Selected Highlights this Month
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INSPIRAL LOUNGE :: RHOMBUS IN DUB :: 20/08/11
Simon Rycroft from Rhombus will be playing a Rhombus in Dub set this weekend at Camden’s laidback Inspiral Lounge, and if that isn’t good news enough for you … the night is completely FREE.
Formed in 2002 by producers Koa Williams, Simon Rycroft and Thomas Voyce, Rhombus quickly became known as one of New Zealand’s premier exponents of the dub/bass/electronic genre, with the single “Clav Dub”, featuring Tiki, storming into the charts.
Having worked with over 20 vocalists and released four albums and 3 EP’s along the way, the past two years has seen the trio focus their attention on the Rhombus In Dub project, recording with international vocalists including Warrior Queen, Rodney P and Deadly Hunta. As such they have produced two limited-run CDs and the vinyl only “Bubble” EP.
This is a rare and exclusive opportunity to preview some of the group’s new material outside of New Zealand. Warm up comes from Strange Frequencies resident Nick Satta, spinning a diverse selection of some of the best old, new and future dub from around the world and beyond.
From: 9pm til 2am
At: 250 Camden High St, NW1 8QS
Nearest tubes: Chalk Farm or Camden Town
Venue website: inspiralled.net/
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O2 EMPIRE :: SHAPESHIFTER :: 24/09/11
Shapeshifter have had one heck of a summer, playing sold out shows in London and Edinburgh back in May, followed by two slots at Glastonbury in June, and then the Juicy Beats festival in Germany and the Big Chill Festival in England (playing just after Katy B) in early August, In between these slots they have been hard at work recording their fifth album in the city of Berlin, soaking up new influences from the local music scene as well as enjoying a bratwurst or two.
Before they head home for the Kiwi summer they are coming to London to play their final English show of the year. If all goes well, we will hear some of the new tunes alongside the classics.
Tickets are on sale from Ticketweb.co.uk (08700 600 100) for £17.50 +b/f.
From: 8pm til 12am
At: Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12
Nearest tube: Shepherd’s Bush or Goldhawk Rd
Venue website: o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk
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O2 EMPIRE :: DAVE DOBBYN :: 26/11/11
The legend that is Dave Dobbyn is making a very welcome return to London this November. His live show is second to none, being complete with all the hits and a few stories too. More info on this show soon but in the meantime, tickets are on sale from Ticketweb.co.uk (08700 600 100) for £15 +b/f.
From: 7pm til 11pm
At: Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12
Nearest tube: Shepherd’s Bush or Goldhawk Rd
Venue website: o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk
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COMPETITION :: LADI6 ALBUM
Ladi6’s latest album, “The Emancipation of ……”, featuring the hit single “Like Water”, finally got a UK release this week and to celebrate, her lovely label has given us 3 copies of the album to give away. The first people to email us with the name of Ladi’s debut album will win a copy. The unlucky/slow ones can buy it from all good record stores or mainstream download platforms.
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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH
18 Tali @ NHAC // 21 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JQ // 7.30-2 // £5/7
25 Nathan Haines @ Ronnie Scott’s // 47 Frith St, W1D 4HT // 6-11 // £15/28
25 Katchafire @ Walkabout // Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 // 7-? // £7/10
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