Spiritland & Discs of Fun and Love's Miche joins us every Tuesday for an eclectic journey through music
The 27-year-old serial crate digger, finds himself in high demand, appearing at top spots in both the UK and into the rest of Europe, His deep knowledge and enthusiasm for collecting and playing records means he holds close ties to institutions such as Mr Bongo, BBE and more.
Thanks to his extensive collection, which spans from modern soul, disco, deep house and beyond, He has hosted slots on Worldwide FM, Brussels’ Kiosk Radio and Red Light Radio, and has also appeared at festivals such as Gilles Peterson's We Out Here festival.
His most avid and inspiring project to date, however, is his reissue label Discs Of Fun and Love. Launched in 2019 with his friend Frederika with the idea to focus on discovering forgotten gems, the label’s first four releases received great praise from music heavyweights, including Gilles Peterson, Jeremy Underground, Mafalda and Hunee.
Miche
04/01/2022 KC
- Disco
- Eclectic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Gerah
05/01/2022 KC
- Balearic
- Downtempo
- Global
Geraldo Oliveira (GeraH) is an inquisitive Brazilian record collector now based in London.
Having played at a good deal of underground clubs and parties in São Paulo, he also created Laca Negra, tapping into multiple facets of soul, jazz and R&B at different bars.
Last year GeraH co-founded Dublab Brazil (Brazilian branch of Los Angeles station Dublab) with DJ Zinco and the journalist Monica Herculano.
GeraH is eager to share his collection in London, as well as his experience in production, spreading Brazilian vibes in the old continent.
Sam Bhok
06/01/2022 KC
- Eclectic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Worldwide FM’s Sam Bhok is a DJ who’s far-reaching selections dance around the flavours of Disco, Jazz-Funk and more left-of-field club sounds. As the station's Technical Producer he is constantly engulfed in a myriad of music from across the globe, ever expanding his own collection and knowledge. As well as his work at Worldwide, Sam is a longstanding resident of Noods Radio as part of the Bristolian collective Stay Put, and through their intimate and lively parties has become a well established DJ and Promoter on the Bristol circuit.
Leo Walton (Amateurism)
07/01/2022 KC
- Eclectic
- Electronica
The original Amateur, Leo Walton has been working in and around the music industry since he was 18. His network is as ridiculous as his vast music collection is deep. He's the glue that binds the Amateurism Collective together and is a master at soundtracking any occasion.
Marie Garaccio
08/01/2022 KC
- Disco
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Marie has always been surrounded by music. Whether reggae, soul, disco or pop – her dancing and singing parents brought music into her life from an early age.
You can catch Marie alongside Dave and JJ from Six Million Steps every other Saturday morning from 11am on the 6MS Sessions on Stomp Radio – and at our place for this groove-filled Saturday night.
Sam Fawcett
09/01/2022 KC
- Balearic
Worldwide FM's programmer Sam joins us for another one of his memorable sets at Spiritland Kings Cross. This time for the brunch session.
Ash
12/01/2022 KC
- Downtempo
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
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.
Oliver Keens
13/01/2022 KC
- Disco
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Oli Keens is a resident DJ for queer collective Little Gay Brother, a total disco hoarder, a classy crowdpleaser and the former Music and Nightlife editor of Time Out. He might take up a DJ alter-ego one day - perhaps Man Leibovitz, maybe DJ Snappy Snaps - but he’s fine with his own name, all the same.
WOLF Music
14/01/2022 KC
- Disco
- Eclectic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
WOLF Music Recordings began life in 2009 as the brainchild of two house and disco fanatics looking to find an outlet for their creative endeavours.
WOLF has always been about real house culture; the music and expressions from day dot to the most modern interpretations – bringing us artists such as Greymatter, KRL, Medlar, Bicep, Waze & Odyssey, James Welsh and Session Victim along the way.
Susanna Raiend
15/01/2022 KC
- Balearic
- Eclectic
- Space Music
Susanna is a London-based DJ born in Estonia and raised in Sweden. She's the curator of "Shit Day Shampoo", a monthly radio show on IDA Radio and resident DJ behind electronic music party series "Marrakech" in Tallinn.
For Spiritland, she's here to curate an evening of cosmic disco, international soul, new jazz, balearic and other electronic music.
Graham Luckhurst
19/01/2022 KC
- Global
- Hip Hop
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Graham was a major force in the recent successes of Mr Bongo, before stepping away to focus on his own projects at the end of 2019. He now runs the Pressure Makes Diamonds label with collector-selector extraordinaire Gary Johnson. Graham also produces under several aliases and has released on labels including Brownswood, WOLF Music, Quintessentials, Future Disco, Mr Bongo, Toolroom and others.
Midnight Runner
20/01/2022 KC
- Eclectic
- Electronica
- Space Music
Ralph Bazaar & Bobby Pratt, collectively known as Midnight Runner, are a DJ duo hailing from North London with a passion for collecting and sharing underground music. Much more than an alias, Midnight Runner is also a radio brand that strives to support likeminded DJs and artists through on-air shows, guest mixes and curated club nights across their city. Although at the beginning of its journey, the brand is dedicated to building and nurturing a global community, serving as a creative platform to share music, knowledge and talent
Alena Arpels
21/01/2022 KC
- Disco
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Prolific DJ, performer and curator of the latest "Under The Influence" compilation on Z Records, Alena Arpels will be bringing her cherished selection of rare groove, modern soul and jazz-funk records for this Friday Night special.
Frank Tope
22/01/2022 KC
- Balearic
- Eclectic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Widely regarded - and quite correctly - as the DJ's DJ Frank Tope's encyclopaedic knowledge of and superb taste in music always makes for a great night at Spiritland. Entrance is free but reserving at table is recommended for this one.
A Celebration of the Life of Phil Asher
22/01/2022 RFH
- House
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
On 22nd January it will be one year since Phil Asher passed. Hosted and organised by Zaf and some of Phil's closest friends, this special tribute night will be from 8pm to 2am with over 50 of his nearest & dearest friends selecting one record which reminds them of the legend who left us.
50% of all ticket sales will go to Marvin Asher, Phil's son.
As you can imagine there will be some very special selectors and some great music played over the 6 hours.
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OUR COVID POLICY:
We ask that everyone attending brings either:
- physical proof that they have had a double vaccination (this can be your double vaccination card or the NHS app)
OR
- show a negative lateral flow test result taken within the previous 48 hours. Results must be via email or text, do not bring the negative test with you as we can’t see when this was taken.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED YOUR COVID PASS AND HAVE YOUR NEGATIVE TEST RESULT EMAILS/TEXT READY TO BE SHOWN GETTING TO THE DOOR. IT WILL HELP WITH THE QUEUE.
If you don’t have either of these we will not be able to let you in unfortunately. We also have other measures in place:
- a limited capacity
- a powerful ventilation system
Please do not come if you feel unwell, you have symptoms of COVID or you have recently been in contact with someone who has either tested positive for COVID or been told to isolate.
Karl Bos
26/01/2022 KC
- Downtempo
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Radio producer and host of Deeper Cuts on Balamii Radio, Karl joins us for a jazzy excursion on this Wednesday night
Kalimo
27/01/2022 KC
- Downtempo
- Electronica
Born & raised in Lesotho, Southern Africa; Kalimo’s love for the music he digs the most started early on, when his Friday night ritual was spent sitting in front of the stereo home taping the sounds that were coming across the airwaves on the radio to cassette tapes. He joins us for a deep journey on this Thursday night.
Sarah Evans
28/01/2022 KC
- Eclectic
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Sarah Evans selects records from across the globe and decades to make your head nod and your soul feel better.
Spiritland By Night: Jane Fitz
28/01/2022 RFH
- Electronica
- House
2022's Spiritland By Nights kick off with the incomparable Jane Fitz journeying into the deepest realms of electronic music over a four hour set. Jane has a distinctive yet elusive sound honed over 25 years of DJing at some of the most selective parties around the world, including Freerotation and her own Night Moves, joining the dots between techno, acid, house, trance and psychedelic electronic music.
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OUR COVID POLICY:
We ask that everyone attending brings either:
- physical proof that they have had a double vaccination (this can be your double vaccination card or the NHS app)
OR
- show a negative lateral flow test result taken within the previous 48 hours. Results must be via email or text, do not bring the negative test with you as we can’t see when this was taken.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED YOUR COVID PASS AND HAVE YOUR NEGATIVE TEST RESULT EMAILS/TEXT READY TO BE SHOWN GETTING TO THE DOOR. IT WILL HELP WITH THE QUEUE.
If you don’t have either of these we will not be able to let you in unfortunately. We also have other measures in place:
- a limited capacity
- a powerful ventilation system
Please do not come if you feel unwell, you have symptoms of COVID or you have recently been in contact with someone who has either tested positive for COVID or been told to isolate.
Six Million Steps
29/01/2022 KC
- Disco
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Disco / boogie / soul aficionados the Six Million Steps collective bring back their classy Saturday night sound to Spiritland.
Spiritland By Night: Fabio & Grooverider Afterparty
29/01/2022 RFH
- Drum & Bass
We welcome the godfathers of drum & bass, Fabio and Grooverider. From the earliest days of house and jungle to Rage, Phase 1, Speed, Swerve, Prototype and numerous other nights and labels that have defined a sound as well as residencies at Ministry of Sound and Fabric. We're thrilled to be hosting their official and intimate afterparty following their show at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
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OUR COVID POLICY:
We ask that everyone attending brings either:
- physical proof that they have had a double vaccination (this can be your double vaccination card or the NHS app)
OR
- show a negative lateral flow test result taken within the previous 48 hours. Results must be via email or text, do not bring the negative test with you as we can’t see when this was taken.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED YOUR COVID PASS AND HAVE YOUR NEGATIVE TEST RESULT EMAILS/TEXT READY TO BE SHOWN GETTING TO THE DOOR. IT WILL HELP WITH THE QUEUE.
If you don’t have either of these we will not be able to let you in unfortunately. We also have other measures in place:
- a limited capacity
- a powerful ventilation system
Please do not come if you feel unwell, you have symptoms of COVID or you have recently been in contact with someone who has either tested positive for COVID or been told to isolate.
