Mix show and live sets from Soul Source Los Angeles.

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Initially born as Beat Swap Meet Vinyl Radio in 2014, The Dusty Handclap is a radio show that strives to support independent soul, jazz, funk, and hip hop artists. Like any DJ worth their weight, we started our journey on vinyl and still believe it to be the ideal medium for recorded music. That being stated, we understand the changing tides of both music recording and production and it is our aim to continue to evolve along with the music. We will always cherish vinyl, not only as a material but as a larger culture, but ultimately we are choosing to love music as a whole over any specific mediums. Music is the universal language- stay digging.
thedustyhandclap@gmail.com

This is our little label out of Brooklyn NYC. Homegrown music with lots of diversity for speakers EVERYWHERE! www.wonderwheelrecordings.com Alsarah and the Nubatones, Chancha Via Circuito, Nickodemus, El Búho, Thornato, Novalima, The Spy from Cairo, Gitkin, Populous & more...

New Zealand based DJ/Production duo Sweet Mix Kids have played some of the worlds coolest parties, clubs and festivals - Coachella, Wanderlust, Rhythm & Vines - and toured supporting or playing private parties for Adele, Ed Sheeran, Rudimental, Flume, Coldplay, Deadmau5, Schoolboy Q, Empire Of The Sun, Marshmello, Rae Sremmurd & Martin Garrix.
Sandon James and Chris Scott embody versatility & impeccable taste – In the studio; where they have collaboarated with artists as varied and celebrated as Boh Runga, Kevin Mark Trail, Rei, Vince Harder, Iva Lamkum & Helen Corry – And onstage; where they incorporate electronic drums & samplers, live instruments, guests vocalists and dancers, mixing every genre in flamboyant live performances.
Sweet Mix Kids ft. Laughton Kora – ‘Oh No’ is out now – The official video for which has been officially selected as part of the 2019 NYC Independent Film Festival. The rest of 2019 sees more music releases, and a European Summer Tour following AUS & NZ shows this winter.

Comprised of multi-instrumentalists Alex Farrell-Davey and Allister Meffan, drummer Jayden Lee and bassist Marika Hodgson, emerging New Zealand band Alae are poised to take their sophisticated brand of indie pop to the world. 

Coming together as a two piece in 2016, Alex and Allister delivered their folk-inspired 
sound throughout New Zealand. With solo gigs and nationwide support slots for Hollie Smith and a sell-out Auckland show with Boston’s Lake Street Dive, Alae made a strong impact in only a few short months. The pair self-funded their self-titled, 6 song debut EP, which was recorded at Roundhead Studios and released in November 2016, along with 6 stunning music videos to accompany. 

The emotive duo then wrapped a stellar year with the addition of drummer Jayden Lee and bassist Marika Hodgson, performing as a full band and a fuller sound at the legendary NZ Rhythm & Vines Festival. 

In early 2017, Alae’s debut EP was nominated for the Best Independent Release for the prestigious Taite Music Prize.  Refusing to rest on their laurels, Alae hit the road through February and March, taking their music throughout New Zealand, and on to Australia, where they played in support of their singles, “Things Change” and “From 1 to 3.” Both singles gained significant air play on New Zealand radio, while the videos were play-listed on Edge TV and MTV NZ & AU. 

Another successful New Zealand tour during August commanded sold out shows as well a follow-up trip to Australia in September. Alae wooed both audiences and industry giants with a performance at the prestigious Big Sound Festival and Conference. Spot plays on radio stations Triple J, Double J, ABC radio and 4ZZZ further bolstered Alae’s infiltration of Australian ears.  

Capping off a stellar 2017, the band’s freshly released single “Too Strung Up” was premiered on November 9 by Rolling Stone Australia and launched straight into Spotify’s prestigious New Music Friday playlist in New Zealand, Australia and the United States where followers number over 2.3 million. Further high profile international playlist additions across the platform have helped expose “Too Strung Up” to over 1.4 million new listeners across the world, breaking NZ records for local independent artists on the Spotify service. The acclaimed single “Stone Cold” has traced the same steps with another debut through Spotify’s New Music Friday in Australia, New Zealand and the USA and has featured on Apple Music’s ‘Best of the Week’ playlist after a Billboard.com video premiere. 

Sharing their sound both at home and abroad is a priority for Alae in 2018. The now four piece have kicked off the year with high profile local live slots with the Blackbird Ensemble, support of Australia’s John Butler Trio and a national tour with Nomad. The band plans to further extend their reach into local and offshore territories with the release of their debut album ‘Henry St this October which will be supported by a national tour. 

Alae’s newest single, “All Gived Up” officially releases on 7 September, with “Henry St” to be released 26 October.

Professional Profile of Francois Hardy - Musician

Drummer/Percussionist and Vocalist, Francois Hardy’s music career has
earned him respect in the local and international music industry.
In the 1980’s Francois toured South Africa as Drummer with 7 piece
International Irish Rock Band "The Molloy's".
In the 1980’s and 90’s he was a founding member, drummer, and backing
vocalist for “EQUINOX”, one of the most successful bands to come out of
South Africa. The group recorded an album with David Gresham Records
entitled "Under Cover Lover" and their song "Kiss, Kiss Goodbye" off the
album which reached No.2 on the South African charts.

Since leaving EQUINOX
Francois has toured and performed extensively in South Africa and some
of his most celebrated performances have been in Theatre productions.
He performed with PIERRE DE CHARMOY in "Reaching Out", "The
Balladeer" and "Diamonds and Charms".
Francois performed in Three Theatre Productions with the "Pumpkin
Theatre Show Band" at La Montagne Resort in Ballito.
Under Musical Director Calli Thomson, Francois thrilled audiences in
three different productions at the Heritage Theatre in Hillcrest, Durban.
He performed on drums and vocals in Johan Liebenberg’s “Neil Diamond
and Friends” at the Barnyard Theatre in Umhlanga Rocks.
Francois performed in a Latin American Production “La Vida” with a 10
piece cast at the Barnyard Theatre in Umhlanga Rocks.
Francois performed Drums/vocals in “The John Ellis Trio” and
for Elvis Tribute Artist Doug Weich in his five-piece live band at the
Rhumbelow Theatre,Durban

In 2023/4 Francois performed Drums/vocals in the “Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Tribute show” in Theatre’s across the Western Cape

In March 2024 Francois performed on the Residential Cruise Ship “The World” for two
weeks from Cape Town to Mozambique

Besides performing in live Bands/shows Francois also performs Solo
(Vocals/Percussion/Backing Tracks)
Contact
fhardy@mweb.co.za
+27832276642

Long established as one of New Zealand's finest bands and with a solid foothold in Europe and North America, The Black Seeds have carved out their reputation on the back of mulit-platinum selling albums, and a masterful live show that has been filling dance floors across the globe for two decades.

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This is the official Soundcloud channel for Gin Wigmore, a New Zealand born singer-songwriter based in LA.

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