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Field Day Radio 10, featuring Ginger Baker

Field Day Radio Episode 10

Field Day Radio is back for a tenth show, and this time features an exclusive, in-depth interview with legendary rock drummer Ginger Baker, who is renowned for his work with seminal bands Cream and Blind Faith as well as with Afrobeat creator Fela Kuti. In this interview he takes us on an incredible journey through his life: back to his school days when he used his desk as a drum kit, to the musicians he admires, to his times with Cream and all the way to Africa (he lived in Nigeria for 6 years)…

Plus there is music from King Krule, Jagwar Ma, Metz and Happa; Four Tet’s brilliant remix of Justin Timberlake’s Suit & Tie, classic tracks by Cream and Fela Kuti, as well as a live recording of the Miles Davis Quintet performing ‘Bitches Brew’ back in 1969.

Charanjit Singh – Raga: Meghmalhar – His Master’s Voice / The Gramophone Company of India Ltd

King Krule – The Noose of Jah City – True Panther Sounds

Local Natives – You & I – Frenchkiss Records

Jagwar Ma – The Throw – Marathon Artists

Metz – Headache – Sub Pop

Happa – Beat Of The Drum (Throwing Snow Remix) – Church

Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie (Four Tet Remix) – Self-Released

Miles Davis Quintet – Bitches Brew (Live In Europe 1969 The Bootleg Series Vol. 2) – Columbia

Ginger Baker Feature
Cream – Sunshine Of Your Love – Reaction
Cream – Strange Brew – Reaction
Cream – Toad – Reaction
Fela Ransome-Kuti & The Africa ‘70 With Ginger Baker – Let’s Start – Signpost Records
Cream – Badge – Polydor
Cream – Crossroads – Polydor

The xx – Sunset (Kim Ann Foxman Remix)


Rough Trade x Field Day Compilation

Field Day and Rough Trade have teamed up for a very special compilation album.

The double disc, out on Record Store Day, has been put together by Field Day and Eat Your Own Ears man Tom Baker and is full of classics from acts on the 2013 bill including Animal Collective, Bat For Lashes, Django Django, Four Tet (Official), Savages, Solange, TNGHT and many more.

To find out more (including tracklist) head to Rough Trade, where you can also pre-order a ticket/CD bundle. http://www.roughtrade.com/albums/71506


Witness: Handpicked at Roundhouse (NZCA/Lines, Dark Bells, East India Youth + More)

Friday night saw a multitude of the country’s most exciting new bands descend on the main room at The Roundhouse. We sent a few photographers down to capture sets by the likes of NZCA/Lines(above, by Willie Nash), Dark Bells, East India Youth, Teleman, Paradise and more. Here’s some of the best shots…

Teleman by Abi Dainton

Dark Bells by Abi Dainton

East India Youth by Abi Dainton

NZCA/Lines by Willie Nash.


NZCA/Lines Public Transport Playlist

In anticipation of tonight’s very exciting show at The Roundhouse NZCA/Lines made The Quietus a playlist inspired by the act of using public transportation. It’s quirky and full of gems. Have a listen and read over on the Quietus here.


Dark Bells – Wildflower

Here’s a swirly new video for Dark Bells excellent tune Wildflower. Shooting guitar needles its way around a driving beat and Teneil Throssell’s yearning, elemental vocal. Great stuff. We can’t wait to see them at Handpicked, at the Roundhouse this Friday night. The trio also play Field Day.


Savages stream She Will from debut LP

Fresh from conquering SXSW Savages have announced details of their debut album Silence Yourself. It’s out on May 7th and promises to be one of the most exciting debuts of recent years. Have a listen to the amazing She Will above, and peek at the brilliant artwork below (we’re excited, in case you can’t tell).