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Nathan Coles, tech house originator and fabric resident, dies aged 52
Legendary tech house DJ Nathan Coles has passed away. Read more
Drug-checking services improve safety of festivals, UK study finds
Drug-checking services at festivals lead to a reduction in drug-related casualties, according to a new UK study. Read more
6AM Guest Mix: Pagano
UK based Italian prodcer, Pagano, delivers a fresh new hour for our weekly guest.
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6AM Guest Mix and Track Premiere Featuring Jo Poole
Jo Poole is a Techno DJ and Producer from the UK. She is well known for her high energy track selections during her sets and over the last few years has been working hard to build her skill set as a techno producer and establish her sound of which she displays in this 1hrs 30min+ exclusive 6AM Group Guest Mix .
Vinyl Overtakes Playstation Games as UK’s Second Biggest Selling Physical Format
Vinyl has overtaken Playstation games, DVDs and CDs as the second most popular form of physical entertainment in the UK. Read more
Music Industry Leaders Call on New Prime Minister Liz Truss to Address Energy Crisis
Music industry bosses call on newly appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss and the government to help out the arts and music sector. Read more
One in Five Night Clubs have Closed since The Pandemic, Study Shows
A new study from The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) through CGA reveals that one in five nightclubs in the UK have closed down since the beginning of the pandemic – leaving 20% fewer clubs in the country than there open in early 2020. Read more
UK Artist Mercia Makes City of Villains Sound Delightful
Mercia’s latest EP is more wholesome than the title would lead you to believe. The Coventry-based artist’s City of Villains is a five track EP exploring and reflecting his hometown within the setting of Breakbeat and UK Bass. “6am” starts off the exploration with ethereal atmospheres and lush piano before exploding into a full bodied breaks journey. 95 Bonesâ remix follows this with a club ready acetate driven flip of the original which continues the story. The title track “City Of Villains” and Kiddah remix adds further spark to the package with a searing sub bass which is riddled with deep energy. The EP is rounded off by the bubbling and energetic “Hill Cross Flyover” which closes out this journey channeling how we’ve all been feeling this past year waiting for the return of the dance; it carries Strictly Rhythm influence and a prescient vocal motif.Â
Hey Mercia! Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into music, and how long have you been producing music?Â
Hi there. Hope you’re well guys! I’m a DJ/Producer from Coventry. Music has always been part of my life. My family forced me to do piano lessons from the age of ten (which now I’m thankful for) and then my brother was heavily involved in the London music scene when I was growing up which influenced my sound. I’ve probably been producing now for about eight years but never got around to actually finishing a project until Motoring Records started pushing music and promoting artists from Coventry.
What motivates your work as an artist?Â
Listening to other artists and seeing people dance to your music.
Whatâs the sound of your city, Coventry?Â
There is a lot of influences in Coventry as it is a melting pot of culture and heritage and I try to capture this into my music. Obviously the famous band The Specials began in the city but now artists like Pa Salieu are setting a precedent for new music coming out the City and I want to bring those influences together in electronic music.
Are there any artists who are currently inspiring your work?
Marc Brauner, David August, Barry Can’t Swim, and Ejeca.
Listen: Mercia City of Villains – Motoring Records
Walk us through the inspiration behind your latest EP, City of Villains?Â
It really came out from lockdown and weirdly enough watching Breaking Bad sparked my inspiration to write. The project spanned over a twelve month period and I wanted it to explore and reflect on my home town and try to capture the mix of emotions about the City of Villains.Â
If you could name one thing, whatâs something youâre particularly proud of since starting this journey?
Being able to finish ideas off into a EP Iâm proud of!
Anything else youâd like to share?
I run an event called Mono along with the Motoring label head. We have a Terrace party on April 30 in Birmingham at the Mill 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
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