Roni Size - Jools Holland

Franz Ferdinand Take Me Out - Jools Holland

Franz Ferdinand are an important group, because they bought back a dance-type edge to rock music. They were the first of many groups who you first heard the phrase "influenced by Gang Of Four". I love the stomping feeling that Take Me Out has. One of the catchiest songs in the past decade...

Evil 9 - Stay Up

Ray Keith - Chopper (Shy FX Remix)

This was one of the tunes that made me fall in love with D'n'B. It's the bassline. Drop it today and the place will still go off!

I Luv U - Dizzee Rascal

Why was this song so exciting? It's because it's a moment. It's a mixture of weird sounds that sound as if they should clash, but which amalgamate to make a thrilling pulsating melody. It's the sound of someone articulating a relationship, rather than claiming they are some sort of super-shagger. It's the jealousy and insecurity in Dizzee's words, and the frustration in the female hook. Some say Dizzee has gone pop. Not in my book. He is still a reflection of his situation. It's just he is a superstar now...

Basement Jaxx - Romeo

Basement Jaxx. The act I have seen the most times live in my life. Last year I was even lucky enough to have a conversation with Felix Buxton for 5 minutes at the conclusion of Basement Jaxx vs Metropole Orkest, which was probably the most amazing experience of my life!

Romeo is my favourite track (closely followed by Good Luck). The Jaxx have always featured predominantly female vocalists. A quote from Felix in an interview given to www.skiddle.com explains.
"We write from the male perspective and switch it round by giving it a female vocal, changing the gender gives it a different meaning from a different psyche, it flips the meaning."


I always love the 1st single from second albums. It is the one that answers so many questions about whether this band is a Klaxons flash-in-the-pan or an act that will have longevity such as The Jaxx. When I first heard "Romeo" I loved it instantly. I love the yearning and heartfelt confusion in Kele Le Roc's sultry vocal and the pounding, but soulful house beat. And what an amazing video! The song has an eastern edge to it and when the video was revealed it captured this feeling perfectly.


The best thing about Basement Jaxx is their live act. It is a mixture of a rave, concert, topped off with a revolving cast of amazing female singers. They may not be selling as many records these days, but live is where they live and I can't wait to catch them live again!

Night-Time

This is a new song I made. It's an electro house track called Night-Time, made on Logic. I love Logic. In my head I was trying to create something to convey feelings of night-time in SE London as you walk down a darkened street and there is music coming from a far-off location.

So many amazing EDM tunes have been inspired by London nights. I don't know what it is, but I am glad I moved to the city. It is a feeling/a mentality and I guess I am fully London now!