House-heads are slowly but surely discovering the sublime music of Aleksandir, the Istanbul-born DJ, producer and co-founder of label Artesian Sounds. The rising star, who spends part of his time in London, has been in demand ever since his debut album The Turtle Nipper (Blind Jacks Journey) dropped three years ago, showcasing his fresh take on […]
It’s a warm weekday lunchtime in May when I meet Hassan Redif (aka Hass or J Junior) and Bekir Remzi (aka Ramsey) in the bar of Trent Park Country Club, located at the far end of the Piccadilly Line in Oakwood. The pair are relaxed and in casual attire, with Ramsey tapping at his watch […]
If you attended Bedük’s debut London gig at the O2 Academy Islington earlier this year, you would know this charismatic dance dynamo totally rocked the house! A diverse audience of UK fans, Turkish students, British dance heads and venue regulars turned up, most having no clue as to what to expect from this multi-genre […]
Best known for his residencies at Momo, The Mandrake Hotel, and Green Room (Maddox), DJ Mr Lawrence will be fusing his trademark soundtrack of deep house, world beats and groovy tech with Turkish and Oriental musical influences for his set at Yosma on Saturday 28 July. A DJ for more than a quarter of […]
Bedük has been rocking audiences worldwide for 15 years, but surprisingly this multi-talented Turkish artist has never performed in London. All that is set to change on Thursday when the dance musician / producer / singer takes to the stage at the O2 Academy Islington. With a capacity of just 900, Londoners will be able […]
On Saturday night, award-winning DJ Ipek will be bringing her unique beats to London. Currently based between Berlin and Istanbul, the genre-hopping DJ / Producer has been spinning decks for the past 20 years, from New York City all the way to the Sahara Desert in Mali. Her seductively eclectic style draws on music from […]
