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James Ward – Pretend http://pretendonline.co.uk Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:42:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.1 https://i1.wp.com/pretendonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-Pretend_logo-full-colour-1-1.png?fit=32%2C32 James Ward – Pretend http://pretendonline.co.uk 32 32 152939120 Pretend Interview: Psymon Spine http://pretendonline.co.uk/videos/pretend-interview-psymon-spine/ http://pretendonline.co.uk/videos/pretend-interview-psymon-spine/#respond Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:31:01 +0000 http://pretendonline.co.uk/?p=3206 James caught up with Psymon Spine at the Old Blue last to chat Hot Chip, New York City parties and cats with people names… Sign up to our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/h_kUYj

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Pretend | Voices Radio | Feat. Hemai http://pretendonline.co.uk/radio/pretend-voices-radio-feat-hemai/ http://pretendonline.co.uk/radio/pretend-voices-radio-feat-hemai/#respond Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:54:09 +0000 http://pretendonline.co.uk/?p=3194 James and Maddi swing by Voices radio for some new music and a live catch up with Hemai and an interview clip with Psymon Spine about their time supporting Hot Chip at Brixton Academy. TRACKLISTLIttle Simz – Point & Kill (feat. Obonjayar)Loyle Carner – HateAugust Charles – RiverHemai – Euphoria (feat. Fifi Robo)Hemai InterviewB-ahwe –...

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James and Maddi swing by Voices radio for some new music and a live catch up with Hemai and an interview clip with Psymon Spine about their time supporting Hot Chip at Brixton Academy.

TRACKLIST
LIttle Simz – Point & Kill (feat. Obonjayar)
Loyle Carner – Hate
August Charles – River
Hemai – Euphoria (feat. Fifi Robo)
Hemai Interview
B-ahwe – Next Spring
Adora – Killing Sensation
Confidence Man – Holiday (Tame Impala Remix)
Psymon Spine – Jumprope (Love Injection Euphoric Mix)
Psymon Spine Interview Clip
PVA – Bad Dad
Acid Klaus – Blow Your Speakers (feat. Soft Focus)

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headboy Interview http://pretendonline.co.uk/videos/headboy-interview/ http://pretendonline.co.uk/videos/headboy-interview/#respond Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:28:16 +0000 http://pretendonline.co.uk/?p=3177 We caught up with the gorgeous headboy after their set at Wilderness this year. Get to know one of the most exciting indie trio’s out there…

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5 Shows for September 2022 http://pretendonline.co.uk/features/5-shows-for-september-2022/ http://pretendonline.co.uk/features/5-shows-for-september-2022/#respond Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:18:34 +0000 http://pretendonline.co.uk/?p=3151 Festival season is basically done and we’re moving back into our dark underground rooms and the choice is overwhelming. Slow Dance at Village Underground – Friday 2nd Septemberw/ Folly Group, Saint Jude, AYA, Glows, DJ Bus Replacement Service A live and club music crossover show from one of the definitive platforms for alternative music in...

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Festival season is basically done and we’re moving back into our dark underground rooms and the choice is overwhelming.

Slow Dance at Village Underground – Friday 2nd September
w/ Folly Group, Saint Jude, AYA, Glows, DJ Bus Replacement Service

A live and club music crossover show from one of the definitive platforms for alternative music in London over the last few years. With techno punk energy from Folly Group, innovative ambient pop from Saint Jude and heavier stuff from AYA and DJ Bus Replacement service guarenteed to bring a wonky end to the night.

Tickets

Manchester Psych Fest – Saturday 3rd September
w/ Kurt Vile & The Violators, Black Midi, Tinariwen, Warmduscher, Gwenno, Hinds, The KVB, Scalping, Honeyglaze, Fake Turins

For the cool indie kids and their dads up in Manchester, perfect fodder for those who want to sit at a pub talking about all the bands they’ve seen that their friends have half heard of. At least now you don’t have to lie about seeing Mercury award nominee Gwenno… now just to work out who Fergus McCreadie is and you’ll be golden.

Tickets

30/70 at Corsica Studios – Thursday 8th September

It’s electronic music and Jazz and yes half of the people there will probably be pretentious but if you’re still reading this then I may have some news for you… regardless they’re at the cutting edge of the Melbourne scene so very worth catching them while they’re in the UK.

Tickets

Never Heard of Ya’s 3rd Birthday at Moth Club – Friday 9th September
w/ Film Noir, Vlure & more

The end of an era for one of the coolest promoters in London who’ll be calling it a day after three years of parties. In their classic style bringing together some London and Glasgow scenesters for some more of that music that’s called post-punk but isn’t really.

Tickets

Obongjayar at Koko – Friday 30th September

Little Simz had just two features on her last album, one was Cleo Sol and the other was Obongjayar. If that’s not enough to convince you to see one of Nigeria’s finest exports to London then hyou may be lost. His 2020 project “Which Way is Forward” is a must hear and his masterpeice of a debut album sets him perfectly for the prestigious KOKO backdrop as he starts his tour.

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Pretend this month:

Shaku at The Lower Third – Friday 16th September – Tickets
Pretend & Friends Club night – Saturday 24th September – Free if you sign up to our mailing list

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Pretend w/ rel.iah – 19-Mar-22 http://pretendonline.co.uk/radio/pretend-w-rel-iah-19-mar-22/ http://pretendonline.co.uk/radio/pretend-w-rel-iah-19-mar-22/#respond Sun, 20 Mar 2022 17:58:48 +0000 http://pretendonline.co.uk/?p=3129 Our usual mixed bag of new tunes and this month we have a guest mix from the wonderful Birmingham based DJ rel.iah who brings some “floaty, sparkly electronic” vibes to the show. Tracklist Honeyglaze – Female LeadFake Turins – Parcel DuchampThe Umlauts – Boiler Suits & Combat BootsPsymon Spine – Jumprope (Love Injectoin Euphoric Mix)Charlotte...

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Our usual mixed bag of new tunes and this month we have a guest mix from the wonderful Birmingham based DJ rel.iah who brings some “floaty, sparkly electronic” vibes to the show.

Tracklist

Honeyglaze – Female Lead
Fake Turins – Parcel Duchamp
The Umlauts – Boiler Suits & Combat Boots
Psymon Spine – Jumprope (Love Injectoin Euphoric Mix)
Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul – Ceci n’est pas un cliche
Brigitte et Michot – Ta face preface (Original Mix)
porij – Figure Skating

Maddi’s Muse

Kanye West/Gil Scott Heron – Who Will Survive In America
Werkha – Move Different
PINTY – P-I-N-T-Y feat. Afriqua

Maddi’s Donny Delight

India Jordan – I’m Waiting (Just 4 U)
DJ Seinfeld – Someday (salute Remix)
Confidence Man – Feels Like A Different Thing

rel.iah Guest Mix

Lava la Rue – Vest & Boxers
Baba Stiltz – This Is It (Body Mix)
The Antlers – Zelda
Metronomy – She Wants (C-Berg Remix)
Joyce Muniz – Secret Obsession
Jerry Folk – I’m Honestly Not A Gangster
Cherushii – No Doubt In My Mind
Alinka – New Moon [LAGASTA]
Logic1000 & yune pinku – What You LIke
Matisa – This Is A Dream, Grandma!
PinkPantheress – All my friends know (Anz Remix)
Gwilym Gold x Doc Dane – Lust For Sale MGF Mix

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Pretend w/ English Teacher – 19-FEB-22 http://pretendonline.co.uk/radio/pretend-w-english-teacher-19-feb-22/ http://pretendonline.co.uk/radio/pretend-w-english-teacher-19-feb-22/#respond Sat, 19 Feb 2022 12:27:03 +0000 http://pretendonline.co.uk/?p=3118 February’s Threads show with Maddi chatting to @englishteacherband about coin tricks, politics, genital irregularities and an almost festival announcement leak… Not live as James has COVID but still got some exclusive @spaceybasementcult ahead of it’s release on the 25th as a treat mixed in with your usual mess of new good good ? Tracklist Sofia Kourtesis – Juntos (Laurence...

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February’s Threads show with Maddi chatting to @englishteacherband about coin tricks, politics, genital irregularities and an almost festival announcement leak…

Not live as James has COVID but still got some exclusive @spaceybasementcult ahead of it’s release on the 25th as a treat mixed in with your usual mess of new good good ?

Tracklist

Sofia Kourtesis – Juntos (Laurence Guy Remix)
Faye Meana – Giving It In (Komorebi Remix)
Plumm – Flame To Flame
Spacey Basement Cult – Paper Voice (Feat. Hannah Willwood) [UNRELEASED]
English Teacher – R&B
English Teacher Interview
English Teacher – A55
Private Reg – 6AM Start Again
Blanketman – The Signalman
Maddi’s Muse
General Levy – Choo Choo Train (Bonnot Remix)
Kush Jones – BADMAN (OKAY)
Breaka – Solaria
piri & Tommy Villiers – Beachin
bdrmm – Port (Daniel Avery Remix)
Glows – Tropic
Cy Dune – Don’t Waste My Time (Talk Show Remix)
Sworn Virgins – The Male Man
Audiobooks – Dance Your Life Away (Andrew Weatherall Remix)
Parallel, Birds – Seven Close Suns [Midnight People]
Tame Impala – Patience (Maurice Fulton Remix)

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Pretend w/ Tech Support – 22-Jan-22 http://pretendonline.co.uk/radio/pretend-w-tech-support-22-jan-22/ http://pretendonline.co.uk/radio/pretend-w-tech-support-22-jan-22/#respond Sun, 23 Jan 2022 12:16:10 +0000 http://pretendonline.co.uk/?p=3103 Pretend brings you a mixed bag of new music to start the year including some afro-futurism from Dowdelin in Lyon and Desire Marea in South Africa, Tech Support on guest mix duties for the first show of 22. Tracklist Honeyglaze – ShadowsBig Softy – Big ManEnglish Teacher – A55Yard Act – 100% EdurancePoppy Adjudha –...

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Pretend brings you a mixed bag of new music to start the year including some afro-futurism from Dowdelin in Lyon and Desire Marea in South Africa, Tech Support on guest mix duties for the first show of 22.

Tracklist

Honeyglaze – Shadows
Big Softy – Big Man
English Teacher – A55
Yard Act – 100% Edurance
Poppy Adjudha – Holiday From Reality
Otis Ubaka, Akin Soul – Soulfood
Dowdelin – Sime Love
Desire Marea – Tavern Kween
Tapestry of Sound – Inhale, Exhale
Or:La – UK Lonely
Tech Support – Drainpipe

Tech Support Guest Mix & Interview

C.P.I. – Osera (C.P.I. Remix)
Vsadniki ZHKH – Отлёт (Simple Symmetry Remix)
Argy – Magic Order
Tech Support – Unreleased
Daweed – Outdoor
David Garcet, Marie Lenoir – Another Line (Haze-M Remix)
Daniel Watts – Cosmetic Ecstasy
Minilogue – Doiicie (A Version)
Kiwi – Kiya (Rave Mix)

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Joy Crookes Interview http://pretendonline.co.uk/videos/joy-crookes-interview/ http://pretendonline.co.uk/videos/joy-crookes-interview/#respond Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:03:57 +0000 http://pretendonline.co.uk/?p=3096 Watch our interview with Joy Crookes below! In November James spoke to Joy Crookes ahead of the first of her two sold out nights at Kentish Town Forum in London. Joy is one of the breakout acts of 2021 with her debut album, Skin, going to number 5 in the Charts and receiving massive critical...

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Watch our interview with Joy Crookes below!

In November James spoke to Joy Crookes ahead of the first of her two sold out nights at Kentish Town Forum in London.

Joy is one of the breakout acts of 2021 with her debut album, Skin, going to number 5 in the Charts and receiving massive critical acclaim. Since we spoke, she’s made her American TV debut and been nominated for two Brit awards: “Best New Artist” and “Best Pop/R&B act.”

If you like what you see here on Pretend and want to find more new music like Joy’s (and much more besides) make sure you check out our monthly radio shows, articles and events!

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Festival Fits with Mia Lily @ COW Vintage London | In These Shoes http://pretendonline.co.uk/videos/festival-fits-with-mia-lily-cow-vintage-london-in-these-shoes/ http://pretendonline.co.uk/videos/festival-fits-with-mia-lily-cow-vintage-london-in-these-shoes/#respond Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:34:41 +0000 http://pretendonline.co.uk/?p=3075 If you like our content, you might LOVE our events including one on Wednesday the 22nd at COW London (THIS IS TOMORROW) see here for listings and to buy tickets. The second episode of Maddi’s series, In These Shoes. Music and fashion have always walked hand in hand so we wanted to talk to the...

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If you like our content, you might LOVE our events including one on Wednesday the 22nd at COW London (THIS IS TOMORROW) see here for listings and to buy tickets.

The second episode of Maddi’s series, In These Shoes. Music and fashion have always walked hand in hand so we wanted to talk to the artists who are making waves in the 21st century. This time round we went down to the new COW Vintage Shop in London to pick out the best festival fits with one of our favourite DJs, Mia Lily.

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Pretend w/ B-ahwe & Project Hilts – From Leeds To London – 04-Sept-21 http://pretendonline.co.uk/radio/pretend-w-b-ahwe-project-hilts-from-leeds-to-london-04-sept-21/ http://pretendonline.co.uk/radio/pretend-w-b-ahwe-project-hilts-from-leeds-to-london-04-sept-21/#respond Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:12:10 +0000 http://pretendonline.co.uk/?p=3059 Pretend came from Leeds to London and that is the name of our show this month featuring interviews with B-ahwe and Project Hilts and celebrating music and musicians that can be traced back to the city we started out in. If you look closely, you might even see some of these artists appearing at our...

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Pretend came from Leeds to London and that is the name of our show this month featuring interviews with B-ahwe and Project Hilts and celebrating music and musicians that can be traced back to the city we started out in.

If you look closely, you might even see some of these artists appearing at our upcoming shows… check out our shows page to get tickets.

Tracklist

B-ahwe – Bewitched
Nix Northwest – Drive Slow

Interview with B-ahwe

B-ahwe – Circles (prod. Tambala)
Yusuf Yellow – Lost but Not Forgotten
Hive Society – Opaque

Project Hilts Interview

Project Hilts – Dark Side
Project Hilts – Lonely Days
Nubiyan Twist – Tittle Tattle (feat. Cherise)
English Teacher – R&B
Long Legged Creatures – Spent (feat. Joshua Zero)
Sah – Baby Battlesnake (feat. Team Picture)
Shame – Tasteless (Happa Remix)
Adam Pits – Cluster Funk
Pangaea – Like This
Adult DVD – Broken English (Danny Remix)
Carlos – Spark/Snap [Reel Long Overdub]
Breaka – Mass Gathering
Joshua Zero – Barbed Wire Eyelashes

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