Author Archives: John Morelli

So Fresh, So Clean

Monthly Saturdays So Fresh So Clean looks back to classic hip-hop and RnB jams from the 90s and double-ohs. Bringing old skool flavours from the USA to the LDN. Expect Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliot, Ludacris, Dr Dre, Eminem, Lauryn Hill, The Fugees, Eve, Usher, Biggie, Beyonce, Jay Z, Chris Brown, 2Pac, Ja Rule, Mary […]

Leeds Central Soul Club

Selected Sundays The Leeds Central Soul Club is the bedrock on which the HiFi Club is built. The event, which was also have its name to our venue, has now been running for 46 years; it seems the infamous stamina of Northern Soul dancers carries over decades, not just hours. This is the beating heart of the […]

Influences: Huw Eddy & The Carnival

Huw Eddy & The Carnival are alumni of Leeds College of Music, and one of its success stories. Having studied in Leeds, they now travel the country bringing down house after house with their stomping brand of americana-folk. Now, they return to their home in Yorkshire for a gig at the Sunday Joint that is fittingly […]

Introducing: The Blue Wave Pavillion

In association with super promoters Scruff of the Neck, we have just announced a series of gigs featuring the best unsigned talent from the Yorkshire area and beyond. The first gig is on 26th January, and will see City Dukes and Alex Tracey supporting The Blue Wave Pavillion. Originally from Warrington but now based in […]

Influences: Kornél Kovács

Kornel Kovacs is one of those characters who has modestly and organically asserted his influence on the European house scene. As one of the co-founders of the Studio Barnhus label with Alex Bowman, he has aired releases by Baba Stiltz, Jimi Tenor, Mount Liberation Unlimited, HNNY and many more. It also serves as a home for his […]

PBR Streetgang’s Top 5 Late Night Jams

As a Leeds based club, we absolutely love PBR Streetgang. For years, we have been proud to say that they are one of our finest exports – and definitely one of the biggest. Name an international club, and Bonar and Tom have almost definitely played there. They’ve even played in an igloo. But they still […]

Introducing: Heretic

The final Sunday Joint x Leeds College of Music collaboration of 2017 features Heretic, who is actually making his second appearance when he joins Regime in our basement for a special festive free party. The hip-hop artist has just graduated from LCoM, but has stuck around in Leeds to bless us with his determined attitude […]

Q&A: Jamie Tiller (Music From Memory)

There are few greater feelings in the life of a record collector or DJ than uncovering a truly hidden gem, the sort of tracks that you shove in your mate’s face with pride, or alternatively keep concealed until the moment is right to unleash its latent power. For many people, this sensation is all-too infrequent; […]

Q&A: The Brass Funkeys

Ahead of their performance at The Sunday Joint this week, we spoke to bloody brilliant brass band the Brass Funkeys about life in the band, and being in such a niche genre.   What was your introduction to the New Orleans brass sound? Do you know much about its history? We love the New Orleans tradition and […]

In the bag: Will Lister

Ahead of his set at Loop next week, we spoke to a Balamii Radio regular, and a notoriously brilliant club DJ about the highlights of his record bag. He had an amazing summer of festival and radio appearances, even being featured on the Dimensions Festival DJ Directory, which spotlights the UK’s brightest young selectors. His second […]