Long time Phonica Records affiliate with a penchant for selecting wide range of music with the only focus - to surprise dancefloor with tunes that most of the others might overlook. 90s acid house flavor, breaks with blend of Afro synth and B-sides dub versions, that and much more can be experienced whilst Olinstvi is on. His niche subject for listening sessions are cosmic sounds, foundations of electro and exotic soundtracks.
Most notable moments on the dancefloor are coming from the long experience of residencies and gigs, spanning from various corners of Europe to Southeast Asia and Oceania, which speaks for itself of a devotion to this craft.
Growing up in the small town in Czech Republic - Sternberk, which was surrounded with a flourishing house music scene through various club nights and festivals in the region around early 2000s, had made him a dj & promoter since very early stages. After relocating to London, where he became closely knitted with the scene during the heydays of Brick Lane and Phonica records store.
Next ventures brought him to Sydney, where he was close to Picnic Events agency, which brought him unmissable experiences down under accompanying touring DJs and absorbing sound influences of down under. Based in Prague now, where he holds residencies with his own label nights, as well as Compact Disco events in Ankali club.
We welcome him to Spiritland for an intrepid musical session.
OLINSTVI (LBD Sounds / Compact Disco, Prague)
05/12/2024 KC
- Boogie
- Eclectic
- Electronic
Half East Records
06/12/2024 KC
- Eclectic
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Half East Records with Deejay Nye, Harrison David and Infiniti
Half East Records are a collective that advocates ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) DJs, musicians and artists. Combining an abundance of genres from around the world, they bring a unique blend of ‘East meets West’. They have hosted an array of events around London and Bristol.
Deejay Nye is a Filipino-British DJ from London. An avid record collector for over a decade, he’s inspired by sounds from all around the world, predominantly playing the sounds of City Pop and Boogie from Asia as well as Disco, Soul, House and Global Grooves. He co-founded Half East Records and hosts monthly radio shows with Voices Radio and Loose.FM. He has been featured on Radio 1001, Aaja, Rook Records and Workshop Radio.
Harrison David is a South-East London based DJ and record collector. As a self-confessed music nerd, he draws from the 70's New York DJ culture and the 80's Balearic scene. He looks to channel this free-spirited vibe in his sets, playing an eclectic range of sounds from across a wide array of genres and geographies. Harrison has played at a variety of venues across London, including Brilliant Corners, Brixton Jamm, Avalon Cafe, Skylarking, Jazu, Tasty Bakery & Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes.
Infiniti is a London based vinyl DJ from Tokyo, Japan. Spinning Hip Hop, Boogie, Funk, Disco and Soul from all over the world, 70's to modern with love. She has been featured on Netil Radio with Jazzy Sport London, Brixton Radio, VISLA FM and Voices Radio.
Paul Murphy & Nik Weston
07/12/2024 KC
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Two legends come together at Spiritland for a night.
Playing an explosive mix of Jazz, Latin, Soul and contemporary dance music to discerning crowds across the planet, Paul Murphy has been deejaying since the late ‘70s. His musical journey has wound its way through residencies at celebrated London clubs The Wag, The Electric Ballroom (where he founded the now famous Jazz Room), The 100 Club and Hoxton Square’s Blue Note, via performances alongside the likes of Tito Puente & Celia Cruz, Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, Jimmy McGriff and Lonnie Smith. Paul was featured on the Whistle Test BBC show about the Wag club in 1984. Paul Murphy was also the first WIRE Magazine DJ of the Year in 1985.
Somehow, amidst all of this, Paul also found the time to run a successful Clerkenwell record shop and manage Palladin Records (1984 - 1986), overseeing the release of the politically inspired Venceremos, by London based Jazz-Dance collective Working Week.
Gilles Peterson once stated, “Paul Murphy found almost every jazz dance classic". He has several compilations under his belt including Jazz Club Volumes 1 & 2 and two volumes of "The Jazz Room" on BBE. His own Jazz Room record label imprint is up to 40 releases spanning classic Jazz..nu jazz and latin…
Moon Roq presents In Flagranti
08/12/2024 KC
- Electronic
- Experimental
For the second instalment of Moon Roq’s monthly takeover we welcome NY edit kings In Flagranti. Buckle up for 4 hours of balearic oddities and cosmic disco fun.
Gionatan Scali
09/12/2024 KC
- Alternative
- Eclectic
Gionatan Scali is an East London-based musician, writer, and visual artist who was born
in Turin. He is also the leader of the music ensemble that bears his name,
constructing a mysterious narrative about his life and work. The band relies on a hazy
blend of overlapping layers to create a mystical, soft-core sound. Many influences,
ranging from jazzy and alternative rock melodies to psychedelic and lo-fi ambient
sounds, but also left-field.
Active with one EP (My curly hair, Nov. 2018) and two LPs (Ride on and A Prophet after his Turkish bath, 2022), released in May and June of the same year.
Notable Singles Ride On (2022) and Perfect Town (2020) were issued by Nice Guys
Records, a French label.
Gionatan has a mercurial and unpredictable personality and is able to express himself
in unique ways because of his varied life experiences. He is always open to trying new
things, collaborating with people, and sharing his artistic endeavours. Currently
preparing for his first solo exhibition, which will introduce him to the modern world and
establish his psychedelic universe as a dominant visual force.
Special Kay & Chopper Reeds (Fat Freddy’s Drop)
12/12/2024 KC
- Dub
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Fat Freddy's Drop are ending their European tour in London with 3 nights at The Roundhouse. Scott Towers aka saxophonist Chopper Reeds has a night off and what better way to spend it than reuniting with his DJ pal, Special Kay. These two used to play B2B when Hoxton was cool - but this will be the first time they've played together in 21 years. Swing by to hear B2B soul, disco, funk and rare groove.
Susanna Raiend
13/12/2024 KC
- Eclectic
Susanna Raiend is a London-based Estonian music curator, DJ, and purveyor of rare gems.
Her Estonian roots and crate-digging passion guarantee an intriguing set ranging across multiple genres.
She is a resident host at IDA Radio in Estonia, and often appears as a guest on Kindred Radio and NTS radios in UK
Emotional Pop
14/12/2024 KC
- Pop
Since we last caught up with the Emotional Pop boys their Instagram feed became a viral hit and they're now even more demanding than ever.
It must be Christmas, as our friends Emotional Pop make their annual trek down from the frozen North to London with a bag of shameless pop, Balearic oddities and highly emotional tearjerkers.
‘I’m With Pulp, Are You?’ Book launch with Mark Webber and Pete Paphides (SOLD OUT)
15/12/2024 KC
- Pop
We celebrate the arrival of a new book from Mark Webber, charting his remarkable journey from Pulp superfan to band member. He'll be talking to our friend Pete Paphides about his history with this beloved band, and we host a full album playback on vinyl.
Pulp guitarist Mark Webber has announced details of his personal history of Pulp, which
gathers material from the extensive collection of ephemera and objects that he has
accumulated over four decades of involvement with the band.
The book combines images with Webber’s reminiscences to chronicle a history of Pulp, told from the inside. I’m With Pulp, Are You? features photographs, flyers, record covers, set lists, badges, posters, press clippings, and merchandise, alongside masses of promotional material to present a unique history of one of Britain’s most beloved bands.
I'm With Pulp, Are You? also features a foreword by Jarvis Cocker, and newly commissioned essays by music writers Simon Reynolds and Luke Turner.
Webber explains, “I began to excavate the boxes of Pulp ephemera that I’d hoarded over
the years and was amazed to discover so many things that I hadn’t seen for decades,
things I’d completely forgotten about. It’s taken a while to get it all together into a book,
and in the meantime the group unexpectedly reunited to go on tour again. I’m excited to
finally share the stuff I’ve saved, and to present it in this way, along with memories of my
experiences of being involved in Pulp from the 1980s ’til now.”
Uncle Vibes
17/12/2024 KC
- Hip Hop
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Vibes come as standard with another Uncle Vibes Tuesday night session. Come and see what makes him everyone's favourite DJ.
NYE at Spiritland! Miche plays all night long
31/12/2024 KC
- Boogie
- Brazilian
- Disco
- House
New Year's Eve in King's Cross with a killer DJ and the tastiest soundsystem around? Go on then.
We keep things intimate once again with Miche at the controls all night long, playing Soul, Funk, Boogie, Disco and a touch of Brazilian in there too. There's just seventy tickets available for this party, which include a glass of bubbles - so grab yours via the link and we'll see you on the dancefloor.
Alternatively, if you find yourself out in Lisbon, come and join us there where we're throwing a party with Sheri Vari and Avi Del Mono playing.
