Cult Choir

Stumbled on Cult Choir, and instantly fell in love.  Opening track "Perfect" is just like a dream.  Enjoy

Celebration Tomorrow's Here Today

 Celebration real "Tomorrow's Here Today" for FREE, its ridiculously catchy

Maribou State & Pedestrain

Always keep my eye on Maribou State, after hearing"Olivia" EP at the start of last year.  Returning with Pedestrian, "Mask" is out of this world, and will be played EVERYWHERE

Foals My Number

So above is the official video for the new Foals single "My Number"... Below is a better video for the Foals single "My Number"

Dark Party Present Lupo

Saturday 23rd February

We’re happy to have Lupo play their first ever show for us. Bring in bits of PEACE, Foals and sounding like something off Transgressive

With Dark Party DJs on rotation playing new classic and cult indie hits

£3 before 12
10pm - 3am

Foxygen

Feel really late of Foxygen, but not that that matters, just that you love this song

Toro Y Moi say that

Great return single from Toro Y Moi.  Although did keep thinking there was going to be some kind of rap coming in at points...

Post War Years - All Eyes

Crazily good video for the new Post War Years video for "All Eyes".  Great song, really love this band

Kwes. - Rollerblades

Kwes. releases new single "Rollerblades".  Great follow up to "Bashful", really loving the development iof this guy

Esben and the Witch Deathwaltz

Esben and the Witch release their new album this week called, "Wash the Sins, Not Only the Face" on Matador.  Its a stunner!  Deathwaltz is a sure standout, enjoy

LULS Never Let It Go

LULS are nice, dreamy and catchy as fuck, enjoy the new single

Serafina Steer The Moths Are Real

I feel in love with Serafina Steer years ago after hearing "Peach Heart".  this is the next single to be taken from her new album "The Moths Are Real"

Pantha Du Prince & The Bell Laboratory have just released "Elements of Light", its a beaut, this is my favourite track from it

The Child of Lov

Found The Child of Lov, and can't stop listening to this sleazy jam

Farewell J.R

Farewell J.R is giving away this little gem for free!  Its a stunner, enjoy

Unknown Mortal Orchestra So Good At Being In Trouble

One of the best bands to come out of recent times, Unknown Mortal Orchestra release news of a new record and this single came with the news.  The album title "II" will be out on 4th February on Jagjaguwa

IS TROPICAL Venezuela

IS TROPICAL return with this party jam

Hookworms In Our Time

 Leeds finest noisy boys Hookworms offer us this little gem from the new record released on Gringo Records on 4th March.  The album called "Pearl Mystic" is greatly anticipated, you can pre order HERE.  In the mean time just enjoy this

OLD MEN

 
OLD MEN are great, so great in fact their first gig that they announced was them supporting Bloc Party at Earls Court (honest, click HERE).  Bringing a pop song sonic youth sound to the table i'm looking forward to seeing them play live on Monday 21st at The Old Blue Last (link HERE).  Check out "Let it Go" below...

Marnie Stern Year of the Glad

 Marnie Stern returns after what feels like an age, with new track "Year of the Glad" which you can download from her bandcamp, HERE.  Below is the new album, have a listen, its great

French Horn Rebellion Love Is Dangerous

French Horn Rebellion always bring the party synch heavy, and camp as fuck.  Featuring J-Patt from The Knocks, Jody Watley, and Fat Tony

Depford Goth Life After Defo

One of our favourite finds of last year, Depford Goth, releases his first album " Life After Defo" on 18th March, we're excited!  Here's a reminder why

The Jump Offs

  Couldn't Be Alive by The Jump Offs from ContrastMagazine on Vimeo.

The Jump Offs have put together this little gem of an album, "Reset". "Couldn't Be Alive", is my favourite from the album.  Its a "name your price" on their band camp

CORNERS

 I'm 90% i knew of CORNERS before finding the album, but who cares, "Beyond Way" it does what a lot of bands are trying to do, but delivers.

PEACE Wraith video

PEACE will never put a foot wrong really will they...

The Night Marchers All Hits

 I know this is old news, but i really don't care... The Night Marchers release the new record this year, and they gave away one of the jams from it.  All Hits is great, probably not gonna be as good as "Fisting The Fan Base" the last track from the new album... but hey, its free

The Dirty Nil

The Dirty Nil hail from Ontario, Canada.  I feel like i'm stalking Ontario at the moment... But there really is so much great stuff coming out of there!  TDN are no exception, loud, aggressive, grungy party music that'll make you wanna drink and run around!  You can also "name your price" for the EP below

Blood Red Shoes Water

Blood Red Shoes return with the new EP Water, i'm into it.  Probably the most interesting stuff they've done in a while.  And its great to have them back


 

Born Ruffians With Her Shadow

As Born Ruffians move away from their party roots with this new single, it doesn't really matter, as its still a stunner.  Enjoy

gingerjohn's 2012 round up

So here is my round up of the year, its been better than what some people think!


Top albums (in no order)

Goat - World Music



Mac Demarco - 2



P.O.S - We Don't Live Here



Young Rival - Stay Young



Slug Guts - Playin' In Time With the Deadbeats



Phédre - S/T



Royal Headache - S/T



Lotus Plaza - Spooky Action at a Distance



Hooded Fang - Tosta Mista



Sharon Van Etten - Tramp



EPs

FIDLAR - S/T



Young Fathers - Tape One



Single Mothers - S/T



Kandle - S/T




PEACE - Delicious



Y Niwl - Y Niwl 4



Sexy Girls - Beware of the Wolves



Hunters - Hands on Fire



Wise Blood - `+`



Best Friends - EP



Videos

Young Rival - Two Reasons



Rocket From The Crypt - He's a Chief (yo gabba gabba)



Mrs Magician - Dead 80s



Twin Shadow - Five Seconds



Man Like Me - Squeeze




Events

Jan - First Ever Dark Party Radio Show
Feb - Luton Beer Festival
Mar - Hitting Paris / PEACE play Dark Party
Apr - Finding out i was obsessed with Papa J's, the best indian in the world
May - Hitting New York
Jun - Fair Oh's play Dark Party
Jul - Plenty Vibes Radio / Plenty Vibes at Edge
Aug - Ty Seagull at the Dome
Sep - Dark Party 4th Birthday house party
Oct - Dark Party Halloween Party
Nov - DJ for Ladyhawke at The Forum
Dec - Mystery Jets DJ set at Edge

Place's to eat in Luton

Papa J's (Indian)
Imrak Grill (Turkish)
La Dolce vita (Italian)
The Sugar Loaf (Tradition, but mainly their burgers are amazing)


Hope this helps you in some way...