ORIGINAL PIRATE MATERIAL

From Newcastle to Manchester

The Pirate Material and Lively Up crew who are bringing huge events to Mint Lounge.

The Pirate Material crew are currently killing the scene in Manchester with huge artists performing on an excitingly regular basis. They first came over from Newcastle in October 2015 with garage legend Sunship. Since then, they have welcomed Flava D, Mungo’s Hifi, D Double E and Royal T to name a few. 

Tonight they have Manchester’s very own Zed Bias, Hyphen and DJ Nokia, as well as resident host MC ZICO. 

To top this off, they also run sister night Lively Up.

Bringing the best in jungle, reggae and drum and bass, they hosted the incredible General Levy at their recent launch event and already have Aphrodite and Charlie P on their way.

Keep your eyes peeled on these guys, there’s a LOT more to come.  

Blogger: Liam Banks Carr 

Photo: Josh Bannister Photography 

THE MOUSE OUTFIT FT. FOX - STEP STEADIER [MUSIC VIDEO]

Buy the album here!

The music video for Step Steadier, the title track of Mouse Outfits latest album released in March last year, is OUT (and viewable above). Featuring Manchester’s finest FOX spitting his own brand of Jamaican infused lyrics over an infectious Mouse Outfit beat, it’s a first class slice of North West vibes to nod your head to.   

The video’s smooth camera work, courtesy of Ellis Meade, pans across Manchester’s grey city scape to a ¾ lengths and snap back wearing FOX whose confident bop through the streets of Manchester matches the songs steady flow. Surrounded by the city centres’ ritzy, claustrophobic skyscrapers; FOX struts uncowed and unworried through his hometown. Inviting one to literally ‘Step Steadier’, in typical Mouse Outfit style the beat, vocals and video are in complete sync forcing one to swagger along with the MC’s relaxed wandering. 

A perfect parallel to the chilled, inner-city vibes of FOX and the Mouse Outfit; the song and video (filmed by Ellis Meade and edited by Defty) represents a steadier approach to hectic Manchester living we could all learn from.

@themouseoutfit 

@theOGMrFox 

@EllisMeade 

Blogger: @OwenGearty 

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INTRODUCING THE NEW BLOC2BLOC SITE

We've only gone and launched a new website! 

Check out www.bloc2bloc.co.uk for all recent movements and all things B2B including photos, articles, events, videos and nuff exclusive stuff. 

How Excitin'! 

As the Blog Boss I'd like to thank you for the views and support and I'm happy to announce the blog will continue to run alongside the site and as part of Bloc2bloc, with a focus on giving an opportunity to new writers. So if you're enthusiastic about music and are interested in the world of blogging then contact me: 

stillmcr@hotmail.co.uk

@CJHamand

facebook.com/CJ.Hamand

If you're too cheeky, expect to see your work on the new site too. 

The possibilities are endless. 

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BIOME LAUNCH + KURUPT FM @ ALBERT HALL

Friday night was a relatively busy one for me. At 6pm I headed over to Eastern Bloc Records to watch Biome in the mix, promoting his new 3 track EP ‘Griddled’, out on Madam X’s label, Kaizen Records. Biome is a personal favourite of mine, his dark, unique and menacing style of music is sometimes hard to put into a genre, with his new EP being no exception. I’ve booked Biome, along with Kaiju and Gentlemen’s Club for my launch event on the 20^th February so this was also a chance to network and strategically place some flyers near the decks. 

Next I headed back to my flat to get ready for Kurupt FM at Albert Hall. Ran by The Warehouse Project, who will be putting on events at the venue throughout the year, the night's line-up was pretty impressive; MYSTRY, Barely Legal, Toddla T & DRS, Slimzee, Dread. D (T.Williams grime set), Oneman and Kurupt FM. 

I got there as T. Williams started his set, with his roots being set in Jungle, Drum & Bass and Garage, I was intrigued to hear his grime side. The set was big, a hard hitting mix of new and old grime bangers booming around The Albert Hall. We headed to the upper foyer towards the end of his set, so that we had a good view of the whole venue as Toddla T & DRS came on. It’s hard to believe the place was once used for religious worship, the only remnants being the stained glass windows, which look particularly impressive when the rave lighting bounces off them. I knew the next hour would be mad, with Manchester’s DRS behind the mic, and Toddla behind the decks, the pair had the whole crowd bouncing with a heavy selection of dubplates. Check the video of them here filmed by Olivia Cave. 

Then came the main headliners, Kurupt FM. The crew, who were originally noticed for their BBC sitcom ‘People Just Do Nothing’, now tour some of the countries’ biggest music venues, bringing energy wherever they go. Their mainly garage and grime focused set didn’t disappoint, with Steves behind the decks dropping some big tunes. The night lived up to its title ‘champagne showers’ as MC Grindah showered the sweaty ravers in bubbly. 

I enjoyed myself, and stumbled home with my girlfriend, ready for a couple of hours sleep. Pangaea Festival awaited us the next day, which was one to remember, stay posted for Liv’s write up on that…

@BIOMEmcr
@Twilliamsmusic
@TODDLAT
@MCDRS
@KuruptFM

Photo 1 & Blogger: Ryan Ashcroft 
Video : Liv Cave 
Photo 2: Josh Bannister 

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EXCLUSIVE! SOLOMAN LIVE SET @ HITnRUN HOSTED BY BLACK JOSH & T-MAN

Introducing the Bloc2Bloc Mixcloud!

Expect the freshest sets and audio streams from Manchester's finest and the guests that roll through our city.

Check out the set from Soloman hosted by the Levelz boys Black Josh and T-Man @HitnRun back in September. Keep checking the mixcloud for more musical goodness! 

We're also happy to announce Bloc2Bloc can now handle all your audio needs and will record your sets as well as film your night.

Contact Jack Banner for more information. 

Shouts to Cameron to on the exclusive uploads.

Expect to hear a cheeky 140 mix from Dub Phizix real soon! 

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LAY. - YinYang [Music Video]

Manchester soulstress LAY. (Layfullstop) presents her refreshing new track 'YinYang'. 

Released through independent label and hip-hop collective RootsRaddix, the track combines 90's neo-soul vibes and a laid-back hip-hop feel. LAY.'s catchy melodies and hard verses demonstrate her diversity as a vocalist and result in some serious vibes. 

Vannessa Roth also kept it wavey with the visuals, filmed around the Mancunian Way and China Town,  featuring dressing gowns and some funky moves.

If you're liking the sound make sure you check out LAY.'s soundcloud. 

Hope to hear much more of her this year. 

@LayFullStop

@NESSAROfilms 

Blogger: @CJHamand 

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LEVELZ 11 MIXTAPE LAUCH - B2B @ STAR & GARTER

It's fair to say that the LVLZ 11 Mixtape launch night on Friday didn't disappoint with its rowdy bad crowds!

The Manchester based group have brought something really special to Manchester's music scene. Something it lacked...community. 

Each and every one of Levelz brings a different type of energy to the group and their hard work and talent really has paid off this year. Playing at some very special venues such The Warehouse Project and Detonate Festival, The Star and Garter was no exception, in fact it exceeded expectations. 

The historic venue, which is sadly due to be closed down in the near future, gave the event an added sense of atmosphere, with its low lit rooms and creaky wooden floorboards. With Neuron Pro Audio supplying the sound system, even the ground floor bar was shaking. 

You'll never get bored of going to a Levelz night whether it be at Mint Lounge or Factory 251 the regular crowds will follow. You're always guaranteed a good night out and the connection between Levelz and their crowd is powerful. So make sure if you haven't already, download their mixtape and Check out the video below!

 https://levelzmcr.bandcamp.com/album/lvl-11

Blogger : Livvie Jo Cave - facebook.com/livviejocave Photos : @f_13iizm - f13iizm.vsco.com Video : J Bannister

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