There's no story to tell here... Usually we write a poem, a piece of prose or a passage per premiere. However, in this case the story has already been told. A humble gentleman who produced music across decades and lit a spark in the underbelly of British dance and electronic music culture. This EP wasn't supposed to be so poignant. Andrew Weatherall was a friend to many and this much was clear by the widespread outpouring of love which was shown in the aftermath of his passing. 

This record was recorded in a studio down an alleyway in South London as the label describe the coming together behind the EP. 

"When I asked Andrew about these tracks, he told me 'the great thing about not being signed to a major a label is that it’s liberating. No deadlines, no restraints, no pressures. The result - the creative process is completely free. There’s a blank canvas in the studio, you can pretty much go anywhere you want.'

Andrew Weatherall is constantly creating and filing it under various categories so that he can meet the needs of the copious amounts of people he’s made rash promises to deliver music to. His Moton file has gathered some weight and from this stash we arrive at his release for Pamela Records . The tracks were written by Andrew Weatherall with studio pal Nina Walsh sharing the writing credits in part. Nina has also contributed samples from her extensive arsenal of sample weapons."

REST IN PEACE

PREMIERE: Andrew Weatherall - Slap And Slide [Pamela]

Influenced by the acid parties of 88 and the summer of love 89 Ian James took up dj’ing and with a friend started to put on party’s  at various locations under the name So Groovy. Hooking up with Insane skates and various mates the Soundhaft-Heaven was hired and the party that followed was such a success that heaven offered  a regular slot on Thursday nights.  Forming a group of seven members ,including djs Charlie Hall and Simon Cross  , The Drum  Club was born in march 1991 and went on to become the place to be on Thursday nights , alongside Ian James  regular guests included , Andrew Weatherall Billy Nasty, and Darren Emmerson,.Ian James also regularly played MoS , Open All hours Loosen Up Strutt  And, Housekeeper (paris). Fast forward to present day Ian James has just finished a 5 year residency in Camden Town , and is currently on rotation at Prekend – Thursdays, playing dub and chill .

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Dj of the end of the XXème century, The friend of your eardrums since 1984
In the beginning there was Walter, and Walter had a groove.
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