Producer, drummer, percussionist and DJ Nick Woodmansey aka Emanative has produced records for Brownswood, On The Corner, Ninja Tune and most recently a double gatefold LP for Jazzman.
He's also a trustee of Gilles Peterson's Steve Reid Foundation along with Four Tet and Floating Points, among others.
Whilst his productions have been rooted mainly in deep and spiritual jazz, his eclectic taste and vinyl selections cover all corners of the globe and all genres. Expect all manner of earthly delights from the deep and diverse to the strange and funky.
Emanative
03/01/2019 KC
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Ian Sargeant
04/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Disco
- Eclectic
Well-travelled record digger and co-host of OPEN, a weekly celebration of sonic diversity with Pete Fowler on Soho Radio.
Expect an all vinyl set of skewed boogie, slow motion disco, tropical futurism, jazz, fusion and more.
Vesa Liede
05/01/2019 KC
- Electronica
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Excellent taste? Check. All vinyl? Check. Weekend resident? Check.
Long time aficionado of all things beats, breaks and B-Boy culture, cratedigger Vesa returns with his enviable record collection for a rhythm section-led Saturday.
Eliza Rose
05/01/2019 KC
- Eclectic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Eliza Rose brings her unique sound once again. If you caught her sessions in 2018, you'll know why we're delighted to have her back at the controls for this Saturday night session.
A heavyweight record collector with a show on Balamii radio and roots in Flashback Records, Eliza Rose will bring more of her very best funk, soul, jazz and disco sounds.
Almo
06/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Downtempo
Weekend resident DJ Almo brings a laid-back and wholly global session for our loafers and loungers.
Groovy balearica, sunshine soul and funky folk – the ideal soundtrack for a Sunday with family and friends at Spiritland.
Ash
06/01/2019 KC
- Global
A well-known face behind the decks at London's classier musical establishments, Ashley Robinson makes his return to Spiritland with more worldwide tunes from his 'Inhabit w/ Ash' radio show.
Ty Abiodun
07/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Electronica
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Originally from Manchester, Ty started out as an avid collector, finding his feet as a kid in the 80s before discovering house, early rave, hip hop and funk.
Before the disco revival, his love of disco led him to setting up and promoting the absurdly-named and popular night Disco Magico Sexy Sexy Bang Bang. Music has given him the opportunity to play at various venues and festivals across the UK and the odd spot on pirate radio.
Expect anything from afrobeat to house, funk to lift music with the odd pop gem thrown in.
Steven Mackintosh
08/01/2019 KC
- Eclectic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Steven has been working as an actor for 35 years, recently playing Alan Richards in Wanderlust on BBC. Well known for roles in Luther with Idris Elba, Lock Stock and also The Underworld series of films, he'll also soon be seen in the feature film Rocketman, the musical odyssey based on the life of Elton John.
Steven has been an avid collector of music for many years and his wide ranging sonic taste Includes funk, folk, jazz, krautrock, tropicalia, soundtracks and beyond.
DISPLACED
09/01/2019 KC
- Eclectic
- Global
DJ and production duo DISPLACED return to Spiritland weaving jazz, soul, world music and anything else that takes their fancy into the Wednesday night mix.
World of Echo
10/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
World of Echo is a new vinyl-only record shop situated on Columbia Road in East London.
The shop stocks both new & used records, with a focus on the more outré aspects of post-punk, krautrock, early electronic and DIY culture, as well as jazz and ambient music. The World of Echo DJ set is reflective of what you can find in the store.
Bill Brewster
10/01/2019 RFH
- Downtempo
- Electronica
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
The DJ's DJ joins us at Royal Festival Hall.
Lord of the dance, king of the mountain and disco deity Bill Brewster does his thing on Thursday night for your listening pleasure.
Rhythm Doctor
11/01/2019 KC
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Simply put, Rhythm Doctor is a supreme DJ. His knowledge and passion for classy music is second to none.
Quite possibly one of the country's longest-serving club DJs, Chris began on the 1970s Midlands punk/dub scene, before taking house, boogie, funk and more to London and beyond throughout the 1980s. Now based in Tallinn, Estonia, Chris joins us for another rare appearance.
Apiento
11/01/2019 RFH
- Balearic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
- Reggae/Dub
Test Pressing's Apiento, known to his mother as Paul, is a man with immaculate taste. He joins us for a night of rhythm and melody – you'll hear why Test Pressing is such a revered musical touchstone.
Miche
12/01/2019 KC
- Eclectic
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Starting out behind two turntables at the age of 14, our man Michael Davies is a serial crate digger and DJ with a passion for remarkable music.
He enjoys nothing more than genre-spanning marathon sets, with records played from all across the globe.
Our weekend resident is back for another rare groove filled affair – expect anything from deep soul to free jazz – and especially if the word 'love' features in the title.
Pete Fowler
12/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Super-talented artist and all-round superb egg Pete brings the good vibes on this Saturday night.
He'll wheel in his well-travelled bag of smooth bangers, yacht rock, gentle funk and Adult Oriented Rock ribticklers.
Check out his OPEN show on Soho Radio and his last mix from Spiritland for an indication of Pete's top drawer sounds.
Jean-Claude
12/01/2019 RFH
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
DJ and record shop owner Jean-Claude Thompson has come along way since spinning house, hip-hop and techno at raves up and down the London-encircling M25 motorway during the late 80s. As one half of genre-blending production duo the Amalgamation of Soundz he performed at Glastonbury and hosted a residency at famed nightclub Fabric. Since the duo parted ways a few years into the new millennium, he's received well-deserved recognition as one of the world's foremost rare vinyl specialists.
Jean-Claude’s reputation among London’s music connoisseurs was cemented during his stint as manager of the Jazz Lounge; the tiny yet hugely significant top floor of iconic 90s Soho record store and musical hub Release The Groove. Painstakingly arranging a small selection of titles and joining musical dots with scant regard for genre, Jean-Claude deliberately placed jazz alongside tech-house; folk alongside hip-hop. To the musical adventurer looking for inspiration, the Jazz Lounge became a mecca. It’s no coincidence that regulars included dance music avant-gardists such as Pete Heller, LTJ Bukem, Kenny Dope and Tom Middleton.
MOCHI MEN
13/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Disco
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
MOCHI MEN are a Parisian duo consisting of DJ producer Young Pulse (G.A.M.M.) and DJ selector ATN (New Morning) who teamed up to share their love of disco, funk, AOR and deeper selections.
Both avid record collectors, you can catch them at their residencies in Paris at Badaboum and in London at the Bussey Building. They also broadcast live on their monthly radio show on Le Mellotron.
The MOCHI MEN will be launching MOCHI RECORDS in 2019, where you will find their work and collaborations as producers and remixers.
Harvinder
13/01/2019 KC
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
With over 15 years' experience behind the counter at Honest Jon’s Records in Portobello Road under his belt, Outernational Sounds label boss Harv returns for a Sunday evening of smooth grooves with soul.
Don Grizz
14/01/2019 KC
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
An avid record collector, DJ, radio host and promoter, Don has been a founding member of improv night Open Sauce where acts from labels such as Ninja Tune, Big Dada, Wichita Records are given the opportunity to perform experimental, freeform sets – including the first ever live show of electronic wizard Gold Panda.
Collaborating with promoters Tempo Clash, design/documentary pioneers The SRK and online charity GCASFM with performance at institutions such as The Whitechapel Gallery, Corsica Studios, Rat Records and The Cause to name a few Don continues to entertain whilst pushing musical boundaries.
Expect a musical journey encompassing variations of Jazz, Funk, Worldmusic, Dub, Reggae, Ambient, Downbeat, Disco and anything in between.
Jack Sellen & Lauren Verge
15/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Disco
- Eclectic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Our Jack brings his latest wav and wax acquisitions to the office stereo.
With a decade of DJ experience behind him, he brings smiles to happy dancers and braying barflys alike at festivals, parties and clubs – be it alongside close friends such as Basement Tapes, None More Records, Heavenly or Amateurism, as one half of country/disco/house dancefloor mescaleros the Flying Mojito Bros, as landlord of his Boxpub mobile boozer or simply by himself.
This time he'll be joined by dear friend, globe-trotting DJ and general music industry string-puller Lauren Verge (Kaleidovision, WMN Management, On Repeat Records).
You'll hear plenty of good-time records from their very eclectic bags.
Nick Shearer
16/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Bournemouth-based Nick Shearer returns for another midweek session at the controls.
Part of the Eclectics crew, he brings bags of obscure beats and grooves for your pleasure.
Spiritland Legends: David Bowie – hosted by Black Wax Solution
- Ambient
- Eclectic
- Electronica
- Space Music
Spiritland Legends: David Bowie – hosted by Black Wax Solution
17/01/2019 KC
- Ambient
- Eclectic
- Electronica
- Space Music
A celebration of the life and art of David Robert Jones.
Five hours of the deepest vinyl cuts, brought to you by Bowie devotee Black Wax Solution.
Free entry but highly recommended you reserve a table via hello@spiritland.com / 020 3319 0050.
Nancy Noise
17/01/2019 RFH
- Balearic
- Eclectic
- Space Music
Nancy Noise is one of the UK’s true musical pioneers, whose passion and exquisite taste has fired up an untold number of dancefloors from UK to the White Isle and beyond, and laid down musical ley lines that will resonate forever.
Come and hear her on her first excursion on the new Spiritland Royal Festival Hall sound system.
Vinyl Bunnies
18/01/2019 KC
- Disco
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
East London DJs Dellores & Tracey AKA Vinyl Bunnies return to Spiritland bringing the more eclectic side of their record collections. The Vinyl Bunnies are well known on the scene for providing the perfect soundtrack to numerous private parties, exhibition launches and club nights across East and Central London.
They will be sharing a smattering of their vast personal collections playing groovy jazz fusion, Latin, funk and cinematic moods, sprinkled with a little bit of disco for this Friday session.
Nick Luscombe
18/01/2019 RFH
- Eclectic
- Electronica
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Broadcaster of repute Nick Luscombe brings the sound of Flomotion and Late Junction to Spiritland Royal Festival Hall.
As well as all the major radio outlets, Nick has also worked as both Music Editor at iTunes and Director of Music at London’s Institute of Contemporary Art, and is the founder of Musicity, an international sound project that fuses music, architecture, memory and experience.
When not scouring the remote corners of musical treasure troves for sonic gold, he lectures about sound art at universities, and is an in-demand field recording and sound archive creative for installation and live work.
Skinshape
19/01/2019 KC
- Eclectic
- Global
- Reggae/Dub
Skinshape is the project of British musician Will Dorey. The sound has roots in many genres, including 1960s-70s funk, soul, reggae, psychedelic rock, afrobeat and folk.
Skinshape grew out of a love for old music and the way it sounded. Initially Will experimented with samples (especially drum breaks) to create instrumental hip-hop/trip-hop tracks, but then later started to play around with tape machines as a means to create his own 'samples'. This process gave birth to Skinshape, with all elements being recorded by Will since the first self-titled album, released in 2014. He released his second album 'Oracolo' in 2015, and in 2017 he released his third album 'Life & Love'.
Aside from the Skinshape project, Dorey was bassist for the band Palace from 2014-2017, and also runs a reggae label called Horus Records, based in North London.
Ricardo Paris
19/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Weekend resident-for-a-reason Ricardo comes for a rare Saturday night all-vinyl selection of worldwide jazz, soul, gospel, funk and more.
An opportunity to enjoy choice records from a deep, deep collection.
Tony Sylvester
19/01/2019 RFH
- Disco
- Eclectic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Self-described "Orc amongst Elves" Tony Sylvester takes a break from fronting deathpunks Turbonegro to deliver elegant, louche music for lounging.
Listen out for his very particular niche of "melancholic euphoria".
HERESY x Spiritland: Sonic Archeology
20/01/2019 KC
- Ambient
- Folk
Sonic Archeology: A Journey Through Archival & Recorded Sound.
Free entry event. If you want to be sure of a spot, book a table via hello@spiritland.com.
Join Spiritland and HERESY in ceremoniously exalting their heathen alliance through three meetings of deep listening, ritual and mysticism.
At this second meeting, we are joined by custodians of our shared aural/oral histories Michele Banal and James Knight from the esteemed – and hugely vital – British Library Sound Archive.
Through Spiritland's monolithic sound system, they will rouse within you deep cultural memories you didn’t know existed as they play spectral field recordings of archival folk, traditional music and recorded discs from around the British Isles, the known world and beyond.
HERESY and Spiritland tokens of worship – collaborative tees and slipmats – are available online and, if you want to save on shipping, at the event (including a re-stock of the slipmats and all tee sizes).
Get a glimpse via James Knight’s Low Bias show on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/low-bias-show
Friss0n Sound
20/01/2019 KC
- Electronica
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
'Frisson', is predominantly used in French to describe the experience of goosebumps or chills when listening to music. This physical reaction is the pinnacle of musical consumption. Friss0n Sound is the curation of the never-ending search for that feeling. In some places it's musical perfection, in others it's the unexpected, or the ability to transport the listener to another place, time or world…
Friss0n Sound is joined on this occasion by special guest Nick Roberts, collectively sharing over 20 years of record collecting, presenting a Sunday evening of the deepest finds and all time favourites.
Derrick Gee
21/01/2019 KC
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Derrick's a selector from Sydney, now residing in London.
A serious fan of spiritual jazz, noodling blues, 70s dream pop and gut-wrenching soul, he's a resident on NTS Radio and formerly a host on Brussels' LDBK, making a name for himself blending far-flung gems with much-adored classics.
Ambient Casserole
22/01/2019 KC
- Ambient
- Eclectic
- Electronica
Marissa Cetin (Resident Advisor) and partner Tim Anderson bring their monthly show back to Spiritland, throwing in a few beats too.
Anticipate a January evening of livelier-than-ambient jazz, drone, synth and house sounds to warm the soul.
Hollick
23/01/2019 KC
- Ambient
- Electronica
- Global
Hollick is half of No Bad Days, the label he runs with Gabriel Szatan. The duo share a love of "prettiness, colour and melody" in music. That's what first led them to crystallise their friendship and create their label, party and sometimes radio show all under the same name.
His taste knows no bounds, and his last session was certainly memorable so this promises to be another great night.
Andy Bainbridge & Renata Maris
24/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Coming from mutual love for good music Andy & Renata return to Spiritland playing across a spectrum of genres from jazz to afro, psych to electronica.
Andy’s been DJing for over 20 years and was part of the Bad Passion crew who ran their infamous parties in East London. He now co-runs Not An Animal Records and DJs throughout Europe. Renata is known for her eclectic sets and has played at various London establishments along with refined festivals like Houghton, Gottwood and Love International.
Sam Don
24/01/2019 RFH
- Eclectic
- Electronica
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Deep rhythms, sweet melodies, sleazy chuggers and pure sunshine soul from one of London's finer selectors.
Mr Bongo
25/01/2019 KC
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
It began in Venezuela 30 years ago – filling suitcases with amazing latin records to bring back to Europe. And it continued ever since; private warehouse visits in the US, dusty back street basements in South America, houses and garages in Africa, and lesser-known spots in Europe and Asia. Mr Bongo bring eclectic and unexpected Brazilian, Latin, African, Jazz, Soul, Reggae and Psychedelic flavours to the dance-floor with a seemingly bottomless stock of weird and wonderful selections.
They join us at Spiritland King's Cross for a joyous Friday night after curating our album club for the week previous.
Sally Rodgers (A Man Called Adam)
25/01/2019 RFH
- Eclectic
- Electronica
- Space Music
One half of A Man Called Adam, sound designer for museums, galleries, theatre, film and radio, and senior lecturer of electronic music students, Sally also DJs whatever she fancies, around the world.
Iko Chérie
26/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Eclectic
Spiritland favourite Marie – nom de guerre Iko Chérie when creating her 'psychedelicate surf pop' – returns for another of her special French-inspired, pop-tinged, laid back and breezy sessions.
Nico De Ceglia & Michael Morley
26/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Electronica
Nico De Ceglia is a visionary Italian who makes full use of all things music. Whether it's as a DJ, remixer, journalist, A&R, club promoter or radio show host, there isn’t much at which he hasn’t tried his hand.
Nico's a DJ who knows how to communicate with different crowds, from big mainstream clubs to dark sweaty underground basements in London, Hamburg, Ibiza, NY... or in glamorous private members clubs like Annabel's to fashion and art events.
His sets are inspired by a global sound that digs into house, afro, disco, cosmic, jazz, soul, balearic, techno and electronica.
Rob Butler
26/01/2019 RFH
- Americana
- Downtempo
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
What a year Be With Records has had, with Rob overseeing a wealth of incredible (and varied) reissues, doubling the label's catalogue in 12 months.
Soul, library, americana, electronic pop – welcome back Rob.
Anne Frankenstein
27/01/2019 KC
- Disco
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
One of our favourite DJs, and one of the finest on the London circuit.
A resident at Spiritland, her strictly-vinyl sets typically feature unfathomably deep selections of disco, funk, soul, jazz, afrobeat and late-night exotica.
Half Forgotten Library: Jonny Trunk & Martin Green
- Downtempo
- Eclectic
- Electronica
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Half Forgotten Library: Jonny Trunk & Martin Green
27/01/2019 RFH
- Downtempo
- Eclectic
- Electronica
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Brunch at Spiritland Royal Festival Hall just got groovy, with this monthly residency from two titans of the library music scene, Jonny Trunk and Martin Green.
Half Forgotten Library is a regular Sunday session bringing largely forgotten library recordings and OSTs back to life through our world-class sound system.
Drop in anytime 1-6pm for a stretched out brunch, daytime drinking and lounging in the company of recently revived jazz, soul, funk, exotica and soundtracks.
Matt Timms
27/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Downtempo
The south coast super-selector returns for another of his trademark sundowner sessions.
Balearic-based synth jams, cosmic melodies and leftfield funk await you.
Peckham Cuts Dubplate Shop
28/01/2019 KC
- Eclectic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Bespoke vinyl cutting service from Johny Crellin-Davies and Ned Pegler (known in another part of his life as Medlar) are more often than not found tucked away in their South East London studio cutting the best local labels' dubplates.
As well as hosting occasional workshops and panel talks, the duo sometimes DJ together playing out the best dubplates you've never heard.
Anthony Teasdale
29/01/2019 KC
- Balearic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Bringing the balearic sounds of sun-kissed Liverpool to our city comes Umbrella Magazine editor and King's Cross local Anthony T.
Expect synth-led island bubblers and the odd Beatles track. Spot on.
Harri Pepper
30/01/2019 KC
- Eclectic
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Cosmos Records' own Harri brings his eclectic groove-driven sound to Spiritland King's Cross for this Wednesday night session.
Bill Brewster
31/01/2019 KC
- Disco
- Electronica
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
The DJ's DJ.
Lord of the dance, king of the mountain and disco deity Bill Brewster does his thing on this Thursday night for your listening pleasure.
Kyri
31/01/2019 RFH
- Eclectic
- Electronica
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
R2 Records label head honcho and master selector of twenty-five years' standing, Kyri is one of our favourite DJs.
Expect a music from a very broad spectrum: soulful boogie, easy disco, jazz, house influences and more.
