Unbelievably sad about the passing of Keith McIvor aka Optimo’s JD Twitch. I’ve spent the best part of a week trying to process the news, while reflecting on exactly what this gentle giant of a man meant to me over … Continue reading →

I never met José Padilla or heard him play.  And yet, it’s impossible for me not to have been influenced by the man and his DJ style.  He was just an absolute giant – an innovator of the scene broadly … Continue reading →

It’s been a very exciting first year for Hobbes Music, with praise coming from all corners: Erol Alkan, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Justin Robertson, Ashley Beedle, Maceo Plex, Ivan Smagghe, Domenic (Subculture), JD Twitch (Optimo), Jimpster, TEED, Citizen, Sean Johnston, … Continue reading →

It’s amazing what a good holiday, a bit of sunshine and some decent R&R can do for your head living on this miserable island of ours. After a fortnight away, I enjoyed creating this set 100% at NeW IDoLs a … Continue reading →

Two Wednesdays back, I welcomed Jealouskid to play some of his personal favourites and NeW IDoLs with me at 99 Hanover St. He’s been pushing music he loves via a weekly radio show on Brap FM called The Gulshick for … Continue reading →