This week on Topshelf we’re delighted to have with us, London based, Scottish born, DJ and Producer, Kenny Blacksmith.

Having been a core member of the SlothBoogie team for a decade, Kenny Blacksmith has been working on his solo career in 2024, with his superb debut, the acid championing, deep dub, ‘Mondays Fish’ releasing in March this year on Natural Frequencies. The record showcased his fine production with the ever evolving tracks dancing synths, rich dub and impressive minimal hats insuring that the floor stays filled for the entirety of its 6 minutes and marking an exciting start to his new venture.

With regular sets in London, Berlin and Ibiza, Blacksmith has proved over a decade behind the decks that he’s a highly gifted DJ, providing an array of eclectic tunes, working through multiple genres in house, allowing him to perfectly digest the mood of a room to reflect back onto the dance floor. With a special ear for a dubby bass line and an acid synth, it’s easy to see what’s made Blacksmith a staple in London’s nightclub scene.

Now with a mix for us that beautifully demonstrates his diversity across the house genre. Big dubby beats and eclectic minimal grooves, all served up with soulful undertones, we’re delighted to give you Topshelf 0127 with Kenny Blacksmith. Enjoy.

The Library LMD Presents Topshelf 0127 w/ Kenny Blacksmith

Singer/DJ/Producer based in Manchester also Founder of Event Organisers The Library - LMD.

For bookings and mixes message - https://www.instagram.com/wattraven/

London based record label by 
E. Alexander @e_wan
All releases available to buy here: https://muimuirecords.bandcamp.com

Gottwood Festival Residents

2025 dates

9th Feb - C.A.Y.A @ fabric, London
14th Feb - Fraise Records @ Boa Vista, Marseille 
28th Feb - FDTN showcase @ Umi, Brussels 
29th March - Jive Talk & Friends @hideout, Hackney Wick
5th April - Number 90 5th Bday, Hackney Wick 
11th April - MAD Records @ Corsica Studios
3rd May - Queens Yard Summer Party, Hackney Wick
10th May - Stokes Croft Block Party, Bristol
31st May - Next Door Records Bday
13th June - Gottwood Festival, Anglesey
20th June - Wildwood Festival, Cambridge
28th June - Oscar's, Hastings
26th July - Wibbly Woods Festival, Staffordshire
1st Aug - The Riddle @ Wilderness Festival 
22nd Aug - ABBxREC @Ramona, Manchester
6th Sept - TBA
4th Oct - Sisyphos bday, Berlin
11th Oct - Semi Delicious @ fabric, London
1st Nov - Jive Talk & Friends @ No90, Hackney Wick
6th Dec - TBA, Southend
20th Dec -Mitha @ MOT, London
31st Dec - TBA, London
NYD - Sisyphos, Berlin

Events company and bank for DJ's & music lovers alike.
Archiving our favourite undergound tracks from around the world.
Based in Manchester. 

Most Recent Event - 

07.11.24 - Export 001 @ XLR Manchester
w/ Dani Whylie, Reimond & Raven Krista

History of Events - 
Swansea Bambu Residency - 2017 - 2018 
Notable Guests- Amedeo Picone - Celly 

24.02.18 - Sin City, Swansea 
The Library LMD Present's Apollo 1 w/ Riva Starr, PAX, The Library 

Lightforms Series @ Basement 45, Bristol - The Library X Sweet Dreams

22.02.20 - LF001 w/ Eksish, Erich M3, Hywel Gregory, Jack Keo, Raven Krista, Red Jasper, william 
22.05.21 - LF002 (Live) w/ MEDUZA, Papa Kranich, Raven Krista, Red Jasper 
28.10.21 - LF003 w/ N-GYNN, Jack Keo, Busby +, Raven Krista, Red Jasper, william

Doppler Series @ Tapestry Brewery 

17.11.21 - Doppler 001 w/ Eksish, Bill B2B Local Motive, Amber Leaf, Red Jasper B2B william, Raven Krista
16.02.22 - Doppler 002 w/ MEDUZA, Channer, Local Motive, Raven Krista, Sam Walker, william

Parch Disco Series @ Tapestry Brewery

29.07.21 - PD001 w/ Freddie Gracie, Portimao, Raven Krista, Red Jasper
28.08.21 - PD002 w/ Celly, Maskell, Peeves, Raven Krista, Red Jasper
25.09.21 - PD003 w/ Celly, Freddie Gracie, Maskell, Portimao, Raven Krista, Red Motive
30.10.21 - PD004 La Collectif Takeover w/ Alex Berry, Chickie, Oh See, Portimao
27.11.21 - PD005 w/ DJ Soft White Bap, Freddie Gracie, Maskell, Raven Krista, Salt

Rollin' dubs with an Acid rub

2025 Dates:
02/01 - Sisyphos, Berlin
31/01 - Next Door Records 2, London
22/02 - All My Friends, London
25/04 - Slump x Sub:Terra, London
13/06 - Gottwood, Anglesey 
22/06 - Pikes, Ibiza
12/07 - Sisyphos, Berlin 
26/07 - All Sorts, Worcestershire
15/08 - Secret Location
30/08 - Punchbowl, Wiltshire
20/09 - Marra, Lake District
11/10 - Renate, Berlin
26/10 - Pikes Closing, Ibiza
07/11 - Make-A-Dance 5 years, Phonica, London
08/11 - All My Friends, London
06/12 - Maneouvre, London
13/12 - The Greyhound, London

2024 Dates:
09/02 - All My Friends, London
22/03 - Orbital Rotations, Secret Location
20/04 - All My Friends, London
30/04 - Renate, Berlin
02/05 - Sisyphos, Berlin
04/06 - Pikes, Ibiza
14/06 - Gottwood, Anglesey 
13/07 - Noisily, Leicester
09/08 - Orbital Rotations, London
23/08 - Flat White Records, Leicester
24/08 - Exhibition, Manchester
15/09 - Pikes, Ibiza
21/09 - The Glove That Fits, London
12/10 - Next Door Records, London
20/12 - All My Friends, London