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  • Carnivalism & Friends x Cross Guns

    Carnivalism & Friends x Cross Guns

    Is there anything better than dancing outdoors in the sun? HELL NO! That’s why we’re back with the second instalment of daytime dancing at the iconic Cross Guns pub. Picture this: sunshine, epic tunes, and a jaw-dropping backdrop at one of the most picturesque boozers around. Carnivalism’s soundsystem returns to The Cross Guns, serving up…

  • Carnivalism’s Birthday Podcast – Notting Hill Carnival Special

    Carnivalism’s Birthday Podcast – Notting Hill Carnival Special

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    You would hardly believe that the Carnivalism partnership has been going for 7 years now. And although our public appearances aren’t as prolific as they used to be, think of us more like your favourite takeaway delivery, bringing the Carnivalism vibes to you, rather than you coming to us. But don’t think that’s the end…

  • Carnivalism Podcast No. 11 – Summer soulful deep house

    Carnivalism Podcast No. 11 – Summer soulful deep house

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    The latest instalment of the Carnivalism podcast is available for anyone who needs a little extra spring in their pre-weekend step. Not long now till the streets of Notting Hill are full of arms waving around like they just don’t care, jerk chicken , Red Stripe, Good Times, whistles, and of course, carnival punch! At…

  • Carnivalism Podcast No.10 – Road Trip to Wales

    Carnivalism Podcast No.10 – Road Trip to Wales

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    It’s drive time for Carnivalism as head to the Valleys for a friends wedding – come join us and listen to our motorway soundtrack. Will it last all the way or will we have to experience local radio once we’re over the bridge? Only time will tell! TRACKLISTING

  • Carnivalism Podcast No. 9 – Matt’s Summer Vibes

    Carnivalism Podcast No. 9 – Matt’s Summer Vibes

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    We have been quiet and for that we apologise. Summer songs incoming… Vangelis under the guise of Odyssey, Pueto Rico’s Latin Jazz, together with house, R&B and Jazz mixed with Drum & Bass. Foot-tappingly eclectic, best served with sunshine. TRACKLISTING

  • Carnivalism Podcast No. 8 – Matt’s Soulshot Warm Up

    Carnivalism Podcast No. 8 – Matt’s Soulshot Warm Up

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    In typical Carnivalism style Matt’s latest episode spreads genres. 60’s Philly Soul, the very first rap record from the 80s,Then there’s classic disco, late 80s Chicago house and electro house of today. Where the hell are you gonna put this your music library? Paul Winley founded a doo-wop record label in 1956 that later on,…

  • Carnivalism Podcast No. 7 – Matt’s Big Love Mix

    Carnivalism Podcast No. 7 – Matt’s Big Love Mix

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    This Carnivalism podcast is an oozing funk tip.  Matt searches for something a little more old school.  It’s Disco, it’s Funk, but there are a couple of new house gems in there too. Joe Claussell recently played “God Created Woman” at one of the many closing parties at Mr C’s the End in Holborn London.…

  • Carnivalism Podcast No. 6 – Matt’s Bestival 2008 Tribute

    Carnivalism Podcast No. 6 – Matt’s Bestival 2008 Tribute

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    Recorded back in September and dedicated to a brilliant weekend slopping about in the mud.  Inspiration coming from Greg Wilson, Horsemeat Disco & Hercules Love Affair, Gilles Peterson & Todd Terje to name but a few. Although the rain was torrential nothing was going to stop us having fun at the 2008 Bestival. While  Gilles…

  • Carnivalism podcast No.5 – Dom’s Sunday Morning Mix

    Carnivalism podcast No.5 – Dom’s Sunday Morning Mix

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    This episode heads for a chilled out deep house vibe, linking some fairly old stuff with some tunes Dom bought in Tokyo earlier in the year. Recorded on a grey and rainy day Sunday. TRACKLISTING

  • Carnivalism podcast No.4

    Carnivalism podcast No.4

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    The Stanton Warriors have been a major influence in Matt’s record collection, filling a large portion of his breakbeat section. West Country’s Mark Yardley & Dominic B have been responsible for a record bag load of remixes and their own productions. Their reworks of Goose’s “Bring it On” and “Rocker” by Alter Ego are but…

  • Carnivalism podcast No.3

    Carnivalism podcast No.3

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    Sorry couldn’t help a little nod of the head to the fact that the new Star Wars film is out! Mention has to go out to Spirit Catcher who feature in this episode of the Carnivalism podcast. You have to check out their website complete with DIY Spirit Catcher sounds. Belgium duo Jean Vanesse &…

  • Carnivalism Podcast No.2

    Carnivalism Podcast No.2

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    The second of edition of the Carnivalism Podcasts kicks off with the warm sounds of Canadian born Deadmau5’s “Faxing Berlin”. There is something nostalgic about the soothing synth keys running through this Progressive House track, warming and soothing at the same time. Toronto based Deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) has taken the dance scene by storm, shifting…