Deep-rolling Drum & Bass exploration on the Northern Groove, with Dan Soulsmith. Experience the freshest, most soulful and melodic adventures in D&B. Transmitting via BassDrive every Wednesday. Broadcasting live from Manchester – UK, 6-8pm. Tune in to bassdrive.com. Listen via the BassDrive pop-up player. Download all previous shows via the Northern Groove archive. Find show tracklists, posted after each show here.…Continue reading Northern Groove D&B Shows December 2023
Tag: Manchester
Lockdown Life in Splendid Isolation
Well here we are. Hasn’t it been a strange few months for everyone? The UK has entered its 13th week of lockdown, with restrictions being gradually relaxed. I have been musing over the last 3 months about what it has meant for me, and the role that Drum & Bass has played in how I have experienced these unprecedented times. Everyone’s…Continue reading Lockdown Life in Splendid Isolation
Eastern Bloc Presents SoulStructure & Friends
Where do I start with this rare blog post? Firstly, I’m thrilled to have been invited to DJ this Saturday for SoulStructure & Friends at Manchester’s Eastern Bloc. I’m usually DJing in and around Manchester most Friday & Saturday nights, playing from various musical briefs or ‘recipes’ via my Serato crates – too many genres to list here and now. I…Continue reading Eastern Bloc Presents SoulStructure & Friends
Indie Wedding Fair @ FiveFour Studios 25.02.18
It was a pleasure to DJ for The Indie Wedding Fair on a bright February Sunday in Salford. Representing Wedding Jam Manchester, myself and Naomi shared a stand with the boys from Neuron Pro Audo. It was an atmospheric day for all in attendance at FiveFourStudios. The Indie Wedding Fair curated an inspiring event and FiveFourStudios is certainly a fantastic space…Continue reading Indie Wedding Fair @ FiveFour Studios 25.02.18
Northern Groove D&B Shows February 2018
Hosted by Dan Soulsmith. Broadcasting live on bassdrive.com. Wednesdays 6pm – 8pm (local time) from Old Trafford, Manchester, UK. Listen live via the bassdrive pop-up player. [2018.02.07] Northern Groove D&B Show Tracklist: Saikon – Light Leaks [Innerground Records] Keeno – The Comet [Hospital Records] Need For Mirrors – Veto [Program] Toez – Restless Natives [Self Released] DJ Ransome – The Night…Continue reading Northern Groove D&B Shows February 2018
Wedding Jam – How To Choose Your First Dance Tune
Here is a post I wrote for The Vintage Wedding Fair which took place at Victoria Baths in Manchester on 20th March 2016. The images featured here are by Cassandra Lane Photography, taken at a wedding I DJd for at Quarry Bank Mill. What is a wedding without a first dance? It is one of the most special moments of any…Continue reading Wedding Jam – How To Choose Your First Dance Tune
Wedding Jam – How to pick the perfect Wedding DJ
Here is a post I wrote for The Vintage Wedding Fair at Victoria Baths in Manchester on October 18th 2015. You have booked your dream venue, found the most perfect dress and tasted a divine wedding breakfast. It’s now that your thoughts might turn to deciding on how you are going to entertain your guests and celebrate your marriage with a…Continue reading Wedding Jam – How to pick the perfect Wedding DJ
The Northern Groove D&B Show Returns
Delighted to say that after a 2 month break from producing my weekly Tuesday Northern Groove D&B show on bassdrive.com, I will be returning on a new weekly slot of Wednesdays, 6pm to 8pm (local UK time). Broadcasting live from Old Trafford, Manchester. Here’s to a new chapter…. Hosted by Dan Soulsmith. Broadcasting live on bassdrive.com. Wednesdays 6pm – 8pm (local…Continue reading The Northern Groove D&B Show Returns
STRETCH @ TwentyTwentyTwo Friday 1st August
Starting this Friday and every first Friday of the month at TwentyTwentyTwo in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. After a 2 year break from promoting, I’m now doing my Stretch ‘Disco’ club nights again… I’m chuffed that TTT have asked for Stretch! We’ll be booking a special guest DJ every so often (Derek Kaye is confirmed for October!) and as with my more…Continue reading STRETCH @ TwentyTwentyTwo Friday 1st August
Super Weird Substance Design
Design by Northern Groove Logo design for Greg Wilson’s new Super Weird Substance project. Design by Northern Groove Poster design for Super Weird Substance at Record Store Day 2014 @ Dry Bar / Manchester. Info prior to the event can be read here. Post event thoughts by event curator Greg Wilson here. Both designs inspired by these Stax Tour posters sent…Continue reading Super Weird Substance Design