Tom Blip, a name synonymous with label Blip Discs, is a seasoned DJ, label head, and producer from Luton, UK. His label (Blip Discs) has routinely provided record stores with sell out releases and chances are that his music is routinely played by your favourite DJ.
Chris Coupe is one half of formidable South London duo FYI Chris. More recently he’s also taken on a number of solo aliases that, though they obscure his identity, often are given away by his sample-laden bizarro sonic signature. Having paid many a due behind a record counter or a DJ booth he’s a surefire weapon behind the wheels of steel.
Tom Blip & Chris Coupe
01/02/2024 KC
- Eclectic
- Electronic
Mel C (Phorminx)
03/02/2024 KC
- Eclectic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Passionate about music since a young age and multi-instrumentalist, Mel C discovered electronic music during her teens. As she began to compose her first tracks, she developed a passion for vinyl, digging in record stores and at flea markets looking for old Blues, Rock and Jazz records.
A few years later, she began to take up DJing, enlarging her musical knowledge with new genres in keeping with the old school vibe she has such a taste for, and always with an underlying groove.
An active member of the French party scene, Mel has notably played at Djoon, Rex, Sacré, Mazette, Java, International, Rotonde, Madame Loyal, Marvellous Festival, Chapi- teau (Marseille), Club 1988 (Rennes), Phantom. She holds a residency at Sacré, Discobar and on Sacré radio.
leverson
06/02/2024 KC
- Eclectic
- R&B
- Soul
A prolific crate-digger, leverson showcases his love for soulful, groove-laden music - blending a selection of sounds ranging from 70s soul to 90s neo-soul; South American hip-hop to South London jazz.
Having gone on-air for Reprezent, AAJA Music and Netil, the current Voices Radio resident ran music platform gradients///// from 2020-2023, broadcasting live every fortnight and hosting energetic yet soulful monthly club nights. His current project lowjamz* focuses on elevating underground & worldwide rap & grime, neo-soul and jazzy electronica - with an emphasis on heavy bass, soulful sounds and unorthodox rhythms.
East Asia Beat with Lucky Cat & Jawa Jones
08/02/2024 KC
- Eclectic
- Global
An evening of vintage music from Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and more.
Your hosts are Lucky Cat aka Zoë Baxter of Resonance FM and Jawa Jones of Wanita Music.
Both are collectors and selectors with a passion for East Asian music especially covers of Western pop hits. If you've never heard a Nancy Sinatra hit sung in Cantonese, now is the time!
Santa Leticia b2b TIgas
09/02/2024 KC
- Disco
- Eclectic
- Global
Santa Leticia is a DJ, radio host and music curator that spins old and new music from dreamy lands where the sun shines brightly, and rhythm carries us into the starry night. Born in Andalusia, Spain, she thoughtfully curates top-drawer records primarily from her diggin’ trips to tropical and Mediterranean climates. Now based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Santa Leticia is lighting up the north through Newcastle’s Slack Radio, hosting “Un Rayo de Sol”, and her residency at Radio Alhara, with "Dig A Bit Further". Santa Leticia is also the co-founder of Rainforest Disco, a regular vinyl-only party in the Northeast of England where she spins epic global grooves.
Renowned for her deep spirited and imaginative sets, Santa Leticia casts an irresistible spell of unapologetic joy and ardent warmth. On her way to international popularity, Santa Leticia has played in Mexico, Colombia, Spain, Portugal and the UK across clubs, parties, and festivals at the likes of We Out Here, Beirut Groove Collective, La Bomba Bristol, Knockengorroch Festival, Raindance Film Festival, Get Together Festival and Lindisfarne Festival.
She plays with Spiritland regular Tigas on the night.
Cosmic Bob
12/02/2024 KC
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Founding member of community radio station Love Will Save the Day FM and resident at Aaja radio, Cosmic Bob’s set will be a soulful and uplifting affair. Perfect for shaking off those Monday blues.
Nana Nicol
13/02/2024 KC
- Balearic
- Eclectic
A vinyl selector and radio DJ (Resonance, Balamii, Brixton Radio) for over twenty years, Nana Nicol is venturing out of her South London haunts to bring Spiritland some Balearic, Leftfield, Cosmic, Afro and Anatolian deliciousness.
Valentine’s Night with Yazmin Lacey
14/02/2024 KC
- Lovers Rock
- R&B
- Soul
Looking for a little romance? East London's own musical phenomenon Yazmin Lacey joins us for a very rare DJ appearance playing music for lovers. Booking is strongly advised.
Yazmin is a singer-songwriter, sonically uncategorizable and made up from many styles and influences. “There's lots of different flavours in there in terms of different ways I express myself,” she shares. “The things that I listen to, music that I love – it’s hard to place it. In some ways I would call it soul because that's where it comes from, my own soul. But I always avoid that; it's all perception.”
Lárus
16/02/2024
- Eclectic
- Electronic
Laurence McAulay aka Lárus is a London based Glaswegian DJ, radio host and club promoter.
He runs the Vicious Creatures party series which over the last 11 years has seen him share the booth with the likes of Job Jobse, Ellen Allien, DJ Fett Burger, Intergalactic Gary + many many more. Learning his trade at the Sub Club in Glasgow where he was a resident for 5 years he is now based in London where he has played sets at, amongst others, Corsica Studios, Printworks, Rye Wax, Pickle Factory, The Cause & brilliant corners. Outside London he has DJ’d at venues such as Pikes in Ibiza, Sisyphos in Berlin, Oath in Tokyo, Club 77 in Sydney, Revolver in Melbourne & Potato Head in Bali.
Away from the club he has hosted shows on Rinse FM, had guest appearances on the likes of HÖR, The Lot Radio, Red Light Radio & Rinse France and is currently a semi regular resident on Glasgow’s Clyde Built Radio as well as having mixes on platforms such as The Feel My Bicep blog, Stamp The Wax, Ransom Note, Craigie Knowes & ZeeZout.
Afromuza (Pleasures Music)
17/02/2024 KC
- Eclectic
- Electronic
Natalya aka Afromuza is a South African-born, London-based Dj who’s sets are multi-genre explorations of funk, soul, disco, hip hop, classics, house and rave through to future-forward percussive world electronica. Expect textured sounds taking you anywhere from jazz to jungle.
She's played around London and is no stranger to the European and international scene over a decade. We're delighted to welcome her to Spiritland.
Soul Gumbo
18/02/2024 KC
- Funk
- R&B
- Soul
Gavin Lucas (co-founder of much-loved lockdown project Amateurism Radio) and Neil Mitchell have been digging in crates for over three decades. While their musical tastes, interests and record collections are wildly eclectic, they intersect in the swamplands of the USA.
Their love of low-slung, swampy, southern soul, funk, blues and jazz – mostly from the late 1960s and early 70s – is what these “soul gumbo" sessions are all about. Join us as they dust off an impressive selection of rare 45s and album-only rarities too.
DJ Wax On
19/02/2024 KC
- Funk
- Hip Hop
- Rock
Host of the Once A DJ podcast and a relentless digger, DJ Wax On takes you on a journey through rock, soul, jazz and hip hop, always trying to discover the funk overlooked by others.
Third Man Records
21/02/2024 KC
- Alternative
- Rock
- Soul
Camille Augarde and Molly Murray Ayres from Jack White of The White Stripes’ Third Man Records London HQ join us once again. They play a party mix of 60’s girl group, soul, garage and heavy grooves all on 7” vinyl.
They have played sets in London, Leeds and Nashville, supporting Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins, Lola Kirke and our pal Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip amongst others. We welcome TFTR back to Spiritland for another storming session.
Joan Sloan & DJ Prime Cuts
22/02/2024 KC
- Funk
- Library Music
Two heavyweight diggers join forces for a beat-heavy excursion at Spiritland. Expect rare groove, funk, library music, AOR and a sprinkling of hip hop.
Marcus Barnes & Sharifa Maria
23/02/2024 KC
- Hip Hop
- Reggae/Dub
- Synth Pop
We couldn’t get enough. Marcus Barnes returns to Spiritland, once again playing back to back with his talented cousin and musical cohort Sharifa Maria.
Marcus Barnes is a music journalist, copywriter, author and coach, while Sharifa Maria is a DJ and singer from North London. Their diverse sound encompasses deep and soulful house, alternative RnB, eighties synth pop, funk, soul, electronica, reggae, dancehall, 90s hip hop and RnB and much more.
Both children of the eighties, their dads were in a reggae soundsystem together, so their musical connection runs deep. Marcus and Sharifa's eclectic knowledge and intuitive approach stems from their Jamaican heritage and British upbringing, combined with the multitude of influences from parents, film soundtracks, years spent on the dance floors of London's clubs, pirate radio and much more. Strictly feel good vibes all night long.
Book up or rock up.
Nice N Sleazy – Melanie Xulu
24/02/2024 KC
- Eclectic
- Psychedelia
Melanie Xulu is the founder and editor of small-print music & arts magazine, MOOF. Inspired by the acid-drenched countercultural publications of the 60s/70s such as Oz and Gandalf’s Garden, MOOF’s goal is to keep the underground press alive and weird.
Melanie returns to Spiritland with an sleazy grooves for a Saturday night.
Spiritland Legends: Pet Shop Boys on 12″ – hosted by Andrew Harrison
26/02/2024 KC
- Pop
Ché Guevara and Debussy to a disco beat? Few chart artists have explored the potential of the 12-inch mix as widely as Pet Shop Boys.
Tonight Spiritland celebrates Tennant and Lowe on the dancefloor and in the disco mix. From the primal thump of ‘Heart’, ‘Suburbia’ and ‘It’s A Sin’ via house, rave and collaborations with figures as diverse as Trevor Horn, Shep Pettibone, Richard X and David Morales to luxurious present-day mixes like ‘Dreamland’ and ‘Monkey Business’, this is PSB with one foot in Ibiza and another in Berghain.
This is a chance to experience those Pet Shop Boys tracks you never hear through the big speakers, chosen for Spiritland’s legendary sound system by long-time PSB-watcher Andrew Harrison (Select, Mixmag, Q).
Admission free, table reservations advised. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe will not be in attendance.
