go: Pick Of The Next Few Days In Manchester: Digitalism, Toddla T & Hatcha Rock The Rainy City

Bugged Out! are holding the fort for Digitalism DJ set tomorrow – bound to kick your weekend off to a flying start! See the german funksters take to the wheels of steel for some electro house goodness at the Sankeys house; but be quick, anyone familiar with ‘Pogo’ and ‘Idealistic’ will be hot on the heels of any tickets faster than you can say ‘One bratwurst please, extra mustard’. Damage = Ten english dollars.

10:30pm – 5am
Sankeys
Radium St
Manchester
M4 6AY

He’s sleezy mother*beep* called T weeeeezzzzyyyy! The kind fellas at Monday Murkage are putting up home grown DJ extraordinaire Toddla T down at their gaff on monday. Following the success of his bangin Ghettoblaster mixtape, producing Roots Manuva’s new album and an electric set at Big Chill Festival, it is without a shadow of a doubt that he’ll be tearing up One Central Street. Anyone lucky enough to see him for free at the Brick Lane Festival this year can attest to that statement. Damage = Five english dollars.

10pm – 4am
One Central Street
1 Central Street
Manchester

Baby night FORMAT will be kicking off with not-so-babyish dubstep veteran DJ Hatcha on tuesday. Pioneering the new sound in the early 2000’s, Hatcha played a key role in the dubstep scene and is one of the forefathers of the genre paving the way for artists such as Benga, Skream, Digital Mystikz and Loefah. Watch him work his magic at Trof’s Deaf Institute for a mere fiver.

10pm – 2:30am
The Deaf Institute
153 Grovesnor Street
Manchester

listen: aliveisbetter’s Friday Feast

courtesy of get weird turn pro

JOHN LEGEND feat. ANDRE 3000 – GREEN LIGHT (DLAKE REMIX)

MSTRKRFT – BOUNCE (MANSION REMIX)

go: Brick Lane Music Festival 2008

Come Sunday the 14th of September, Brick Lane’s most famous institutions, 93 Feet East, Vibe Bar, Big Chill Bar and Cafe 1001; will be throwing their doors open freely for a feast of musical goodness. There are truly some gems in the line up and with the sheer mass of artists, there is surely something to suit everyones taste. So get yourself down to this east end haven and pray that the weather works on our side. Detailed artist biographies after the jump.

go: Groove Armada headline Bacardi B-Live La Fiesta TONIGHT

Bacardi have announced that legendary duo Groove Armada will be taking the stage tonight at their B-Live La Fiesta event.

To all you lucky people who managed to get tickets, you’re in for one hell of a night!

watch: Kate Nash does Black Kids – ‘I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You’

I’m kinda feeling the plagiarism vibe that we have going on today.

listen: Vampire Weekend do Fleetwood Mac – ‘Everywhere’

amazing.download.this.now

thanks to prettymuchamazing

go: Bacardi B-Live presents La Fiesta

As summer 2008 draws to a close and we prepare to don the winter coats and furry hats, the kind people at Bacardi have laid on a spread to ensure that the sunny season ends with a bang.

Taking over London superclub Se-one for one night only, Bacardi B-Live will be infusing the minimal subspace with a plethora of cuban culture, paying homage to the street festival which the party started in. 

They’ve roped in a number of big name acts along for the ride as well with DJ talent from DJ Yoda, DJ Food, Krafty Kuts and the Filthy Dukes. Special performances will also grace the stage from beatboxing extraordinaire Beardyman plus an extra special act announced 24 hours before the big night. 

Whats more, all this will cost you zilch. Thats right, nada. Now, everyone loves a freebie right?

Apply for a pair of tickets now at http://www.bacardi.com/lafiesta/

Date: 4th September 2008

seOne
Weston st
London Bridge
SE1 3QX

listen: The Chemical Brothers – Hey Boy, Hey Girl (Soulwax Remix)

We like to give you something you can keep; so heres a blinder mixed by a pair of blinders, the dastardly duo Soulwax courtesy of asian dan. enjoy!

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watch: Pop Levi – You Don’t Gotta Run

if only we could put you tube on repeat, we would.

go: inflation busting partying at Big Chill’s 2nd Birthday!

It’s Big Chill House’s 2nd birthday and drinks are on them! Not sure how they do it myself, but they’ve been more than generous over the years – free entry on a friday and saturday, top acts, great atmosphere and a terraced bar! Joining them in the festivities is Askills (www.myspace.com/djaskillz) mashing up the best in funk, hip hop, breaks and electro; as well as famed beatboxer Shlomo doing his voice thing. wild.

The Big Chill House
257-259 Pentonville Rd
King’s Cross
London N1 9NL