Radio & guest mixes

Ahead of the release of his Solitude EP, London producer Eahwee joins Jon Phonics to drop off a couple of exclusives and have a quick chat about the project. Phonics also pays tribute to DMX with a couple of throwback favourites. Tracks from The Alchemist, Lord Apex, and more also inside.

Jon Phonics w/ Eahwee - April 2021

Jon Phonics live with a bag of dusty alt hip-hop gems from the likes of Mavi, MIKE, Big L and more. Sonny Jim also joins him for a chat about his upcoming 'Coke La Rock' LP. Buckwild joins for guest mix in the second part of the show with a load of exclusive and forthcoming bits.

Jon Phonics w/ Sonny Jim and Buckwild - May 2021

Jon Phonics was joined by Lee Scott for a chat about his forthcoming LP with Hyroglifics and the loose history of Blah Records. They also ran lots of exclusives from themselves and collaborators - alt hip-hop and UK rap gems throughout.

Jon Phonics w/ Lee Scott - June 2021

Jon Phonics is live with Deem Spencer for a selection of jazz, synth and alt hip-hop sounds. Prem joins Jon later in the show to chat about their new project 'Silk Season'.

Jon Phonics w/ Deem Spencer & Prem - August 2021

Jon Phonics returned for his monthly instalment serving us the best of soul, funk and smooth deep house. Tracks inside from Esther Phillips, Jeremy Ellis, Starship Orchestra and Bob James.

Jon Phonics - August 2021

Ahead of a string of live shows with the Astral Black crew, DJ-Milktray & JonPhonics have teamed under their newly formed 'Milkmakerz' guise to deliver this panty droppin' mix for us. 

Catch the pair live throughout July at the following dates:

July 4th - Glasgow @ Art School w/Darq E Freaker + Jaisu
July 5th - London @ The Alibi w/Super Secret Special Guest, Andres, Budgie + Jaisu
July 9th - Edinburgh @ Sneaky Pete's w/Jaisu 
July 17th - Croatia @ Soundwave Festival w/Opal Block, The Purist + Om-Unit


Jon Phonics & DJ Milktray (Milkmakerz)Mix For Astral Black

Since 2009, Jon Phonics (Jonathan Phoenix) has been steadily making a name for himself as a producer with releases on the likes of Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Bubblers, a limited edition Cassette Tape sold exclusively through Bleep.com in 2013 (that sold out in under an hour) and collaborations & remixes with some of the most exciting vocalists and producers in the UK. His signature brand of deep textured, soulful productions is hard to pin point; drawing as much from early 90’s hip-hop as it does early 00’s grime & 80s funk.

We're thrilled to have Jon deliver the first of our 2015 Mix Series.

Jon Phonics - Outlook 2015 Mix Series #1

Jon Phonics, the Astral Black chief, warms the coals on Room 2 for our 5th birthday celebrations in London.

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Jon Phonics Boiler Room London 5th Birthday DJ Set

*ableton vibe out on a delayed af virgin train

Art of Noise - Moments In Love (Kid Antoine Edit)
Gyptian - Vixen (Dubbel Dutch Hyperwine Refix)
Misogi - Worldwide (ft. Night Lovell, Curtis Heron, Fifty Grand & Dylan Bradh)
Naira Marley - Back2work 
L'homme aux 4 lettres - Vagabondages 
Keith Ape - IT G MA (Remix ft. JayAllDay, A$AP Ferg & Father)
Immortal Instrumentals - Serenity Riddim
$uicideboy$ & Pouya - Cold Turkey
SorrySines - Walker
??????? - ?????? 
Yung Skrrt - Bet I Wanna ft. Ja-kuura
Kareful - Lost
Skit x Klimeks - Azimuth
Xavier Wulf - Wulf Titan
Xao - Fibre (forthcoming Astral Black)
Misogi - Coldark
Mike Labyrinth - Chop It Down ft. DJ Kraft Dinna
Lee Scott - Yes He Did (Drae Da Skimask's Skimixx)
Rozz Dyliams & Purpdogg - Rebecca
Loud Lord - Ascension
Brothel - Pairplay ft. Divine
NxxxxxS - pH-Value
Sun-Ra - Jet Flight
Yemi - Osynlightsmantel
Gucci Mane - Pillz (Drae Da Skimask's Skimixx)
Kareful - Control
MM - 9th Ritual
Tom E Vercetti - Future Perfect
Silk Road Assasins - S H Λ D E D
M-Dargg - Ryu
??????? - ***** (forthcoming Astral Black)
Brothel - Vii
??????? - ??????
Kodak Black - SKRT
Phaze What - I Like It I Guess (Prod. Sumgii) - Unreleased 

KANYE IN ECONOMY ~ MIXXX

Xao is joined this month by Jon Phonics & Creep Woland for a slo-mo saturday burner. 

Catch both Creep Woland & Jon Phonics at the Glasgow leg of our 3rd birthday celebrations, June 3rd @ The Art School - alongside Strict Face, Rapture 4D, Bushido, DJ Milktray, Jaisu, TryTryDieDown & Dressin Red. 

Info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/591912720978273/

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Astral Black Radio 04 - Creep Woland, Jon Phonics & Xao - (27/05/16)

This month on the show Xao is joined by Jon Phonics, DJ Milktray & Dressin Red to celebrate the release of Phonics' new 'Letters To Home' LP. 

'Letters To Home' is out now on 12" & digital ft. Dirty Dike, Lee Scott, M9, DJ Milktray & Dressin Red. 

Buy here: https://jonphonics.bandcamp.com/album/letters-to-home

Info here: www.facebook.com/events/591912720978273/

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Astral Black Radio 05 - Jon Phonics, DJ Milktray, Dressin Red & Xao (25/06/16)

This months show is transmitted live from the Astral Black studio in Glasgow. Creep Woland celebrates the release of his forthcoming 'Close Reading' debut with an 1hr 30 mins influences mix. H.H.I.C Jon Phonics is on hosting duties and selections for the first 30.

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Astral Black Radio 14 - Creep Woland & Jon Phonics - 25/03/17

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Jon Phonics [Astral Black Radar Radio Takeover] - 3rd December 2017

Big Pun - The Rain
Christion - Full Of Smoke
Loose - Ends Hanging on a String (Rework)
Stephanie Mills - You're Putting A Rush On Me
Sweet Cookie & Irvin Lee - Heartbreaker
Angela Windbush - Angel
Loose Ends - You Can't Stop the Rain (Jonni Haus Never-Ending Edit)
Joe Quarterman & Freesoul
Mad Love - Barrabas
J Dilla - Think Twice
Phil Collins - I Missed Again
Fleetwood Mac - Butter Cookie (Keep Me There)
Fotomachine - H.E.R
Mobb Deep - Take It In Blood
Bjork - I Miss You (Dobie Rub Part One Sunshine Mix)
The Family Stand - Ghetto Heaven
Wayne Snow - Under the Moon
John Swing - Hazy Jazz Vibes
Kerri Chandler - Atmosphere Lost Dubs
Syz - Myst
John Beltran - Anticipation
The Other People Place - Eye Contact
Reggie Hall - I Can't Take No More
AceMo - Freak Out (Ignore All)
Blame & Justice - Essence (The Jazz Testament)
DJ Assault - Sex on the Beach
DJ Assault - Nympho
DJ Disrespect - Unknown
Creep Woland - Imposter Syndrome

Jon Phonics w/ Nicky Soft Touch, Impey, Jossy Mitzu, F17 & Aqwea - Oct 2019

Cortez-Just Cool It
Blue Magic-Out of the Blue
Clear-Open Your Mind
Marvin Gaye-Sanctified Lady
Dimples D-Sucker DJ
Stevie Wonder-Go Home
Stevie Wonder-You Will Know
Ronnie Laws-Friends and Strangers
Herbie Hancock-Give It All Your Heart
Jean-Luc Ponty-Watching Birds
Eric B-My Melody
Biz Markie-Make The Music With Your Mouth Biz
Alison Williams-My Love is so Raw
Paris Tribe-Another
John Fox-Metal Beat
Luther Vandross-The Night I Fell in Love
Sargent Tucker-Come See Me
Change-Mutual Attraction
Sweet Cookie-Heartbreaker
Earl Flint-People Hold On
Strafe-Set It Off
Touchdown-Ease Your Mind '89
Tony Cook and the Party People-On the Floor (Rock It)
Jesse Rae-The Thistle
Bronski Beat-Smalltown Boy
Rhythim Is Rhythim-It Is What It Is
Frankie Knuckles-It's a Cold World
Debbie Deb-When I Hear Music
Womack & Womack-Conscious Of My Conscience

Jon Phonics w/ Alexander Nut -  Nov 2019

Jon Phonics took the reins for a Nas special. A power hour of hits, unearthed rarities & unheard gems from QB’s finest.

A Nas Special w/ Jon Phonics - April 2020

Jon Phonics steps back into his monthly slot for a dose of quarantine escapism. Expect the usual selection of left field electronica, underground rap and interplanetary peace talks to raise your head top + celebration to the work of Elliot Yorke in hour 2.

Jon Phonics - April 2020

Prem & Novelist joined Jon Phonics for 2 hours, they ran through their new favourite selections and talking about Prem's upcoming projects.

Jon Phonics w/ Prem & Novelist - September 2020

Jon Phonics was live with 2 hours of deep-cut hip-hop and Uk rap from the likes of Sun Runners, RU$H and NiCE and Statik Selektah. Later in the show, he is joined by Jam Baxter to talk about his forthcoming album with Sumgii on Blah Records.

Jon Phonics w/ Jam Baxter - January 2021

Jon Phonics was live for two hours in the best of new UK Rap and alt hip-hop. Lex Amor joins him on the phone 45 minutes in to chat about her recording process, community, collaboration & the journey of her latest Government Tropicana mixtape.

Jon Phonics w/ Lex Amor - February 2021

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