The second in the series of Art Diggin' at Crate Diggin'. Artist Wayne Burrows continues his residency with his 'Entropicalia' and Exotica selection.
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The modernists a retail-environment 1969 by Robert Holcombe.
Crate Diggin' / Art Diggin' Presents: Wayne Burrows
Art Diggin' at Crate Diggin'. This week at Rough Trade alongside the usual selection of top 10 smash hits from another planet we present Wayne Burrows for a three week show of the artists films and found footage.
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Steve Cobby Interview- Saudade & the Third Wind
Exclusive Truth and Lies interview with legendary producer and Fila Brazilia man Steve Cobby.
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The Four Factors of Crate Digging in the 21st Century.
On the launch week of our new regular Crate Diggin’ Friday at Nottingham’s new Rough Trade venue, here's an attempt to unpack the origins of crate digging.
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Label Focus 3# Soundway
The new sound of Soundways. Indigenous and International.
Soundway Records, the fantastic UK label led by DJ and record explorer Miles Clevet, has built in only 12 years, an extraordinary back catalogue of reissue releases.
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Get Shot at Hockey Hustle 2014 by David Severn
Want your portrait taking at Hockley Hustle?
Top young photographer David Severn will be joining us at the Truth and Lies stage at Hockley Hustle on Sunday 19 October, 2014 at Suede Bar.
David will be operating a rapid portrait 'booth' throughout the day to capture Hockley Hustle stars and revellers throughout the day.
So if you want to look as fine as this fella, get their early, from 2pm to avoid disappointment.
His often witty and touching style has taken his photographs to places as far flung as Singapore and Derby and his talent has led to numerous awards including the Grand prize at Nottingham Castle Open and finalist for the prestigious Ideas Tap / Magnum Photos Awards.
David is a social documentary photographer and in just a few years of his professional career is shooting for top nationals such as the Financial Times and FT magazine. He is also a well known face on the Nottingham arts scene having worked with many of the artists and venues in the city.
We're tipping David for big things, because he's got talent and knows how to use a camera thats not on an I Phone. So if you want your photograph taking by by one of the best young photographers in the UK, get down to Truth and Lies stage early.
Everyone will be be photographed on a first come first served basis.
As well as images being posted throughout the day via social media, the final selection will be presented after the event on the Truth and Lies website.
Bring your own make up, we're on a budget.
Event Details
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The Cultured sound of Geiom
Geiom is an established producer of the most cultured variety. His first release was in 1995 on the Meir Label and was released under the pseudonym Hem. Several albums and singles down the line and countless collaborations have demonstrated the artists diversity and staying power.
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Telling stories and other vinyl explorations
Joff considers the art of telling stories through music and what it means to mix vinyl.
Read MoreTruth & Lies 'Hockley Hustle 2014 Warm Up Mix
Truth & Lies 'Hockley Hustle 2014 Warm Up Mix'
A killer selection of some of the best electronic music around to celebrate our up and coming Truth and Lies stage at Hockley Hustle Festival.
Read MoreMix Notes 6 New Africa.
The mix connects the straight head rhythms of house and techno with the rhythms of africa, the carribean and the Middle East.
Read MoreMix Notes 5. Democracy Matters
Mix inspired by the lecture Democracey Matters by Dr Cornell West. - Aurora Forum, Stanford.
Read MoreMIX NOTES 4. Congo Square Mix
Congo Square was a meeting point in New Orleans, where african slaves and other marginalised people such as the French Creole's were allowed to meet on Sundays.
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Label Focus#2 Sofrito
Sofrito are a collective that find, edit and release what’s now known as ‘tropical’, which can mean anything from Nigeria to Haiti, from Cumbia to raw Gwo Ka rhythms.
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Hot 8 Brass Band live at The Approach
On 1st June 2014, the mighty mighty Hot 8 Brass Band will be coming to Nottingham with Truth and Lies in support.
Read MoreLabel Focus #1 Soulection
Formed by DJ and visionary Joe Kay,visual artist Guillaume Bonte and motion designer (and DJ) Andre Power in 2011, Soulection is a record label, radio show and niche collective of creative music makers worldwide.
Read MoreMIX NOTES 2: ‘Paa Joe & The Lion’ Mix →
A mix I put together for the 'Paa Joe & The Lion' feature documentary that I have been lucky enough to work on. Paa Joe is the greatest living Ghanaian Fantasy Coffin-maker hence the ghost, bones, gospel and general dreadness of this mix. This was to support the raising of the final money required to finish the film which was thankfully successful!
Read MoreMIX NOTES 4. Blackout Mini Mix
A dramatic ambient mix for an audience in complete darkness.
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MIX NOTES 3. WEYA Warm Up Mix
WEYA WARM MIX
A Warm up mix for the International festival that bought 1000 artists from 100 different countries for one week in September 2012 to Nottingham. Features on Gilles Peterson Worldwide website.
Read MoreMIX NOTES 1. ‘Boomkrakbap
The Boom, The Krak, the Bap...where the shadows of real hip hop reach out and inform so much of what I love about new music..
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