We are delighted to premiere the stunning new video for ‘Rahoon’, the new single from Basel-based LILAMORS! The video direction, editing and animation by Jovana Đukić is a blue-hued treat for the eyes, the music a perfectly poised blend of electronica, melancholic folk and art-pop. Watch here.
Read MoreFelix Laband 'The Soft White Hand' (Compost Records) - a review (& track preview!)
South African producer and artist Felix Laband’s new album for Compost Records is a unique combination of 4/4 grooves, cut-up techniques and social commentary. Blessed with bright as day production and a visual artist’s eye for the obtuse, it’s an exceptional listen. Includes the first play of ‘7 Rise 7 House’! Read / Listen
Read More'Music & Social #1' - Billy Bang 'Lucky Man' documentary screening, DJ set, drinks & food.
Truth & Lies Music and Beam Editions are pleased to present: 'Music & Social #1' - Billy Bang 'Lucky Man' documentary screening, DJ set, drinks & food. Read on for event and ticket details…
Read MoreHowald 'Amnis Alsace' (BlauBlau Records) - a review
A touching and poetic soundtrack to a filmic diary that was made in response to the music from Swiss multi-instrumentalist Dimitri Howald. Touching on Afro-Brazilian, jazz, post-rock and 80s New Wave flavours. Read / Listen / Watch the film here
Read MoreMarco Woolf 'Lets Build This House' (Phlexx Records) - Video Premiere
We are delighted to premiere the brand new video single from the inspirational alt-jazz artist Marco Woolf. A gorgeous and intimate video of compelling potency featuring many of Marco’s own family members, the single will be released on Friday 9th July on Phlexx Records as a second taster of his brilliant forthcoming EP ‘Francine, i’. Watch / Read here…
Read MoreBerra Boi (live) in João Pessoa (Paraíba) for Zona Mundi Festival - video and review
Berra Boi are an experimental instrumental trio led by our friend Chico Correa, a producer, musician and DJ from Brazil who has proven time and again his willingness to dive deep into intriguing musical spaces without prejudice. For this psychedelic live performance for the recent online Zona Mundi Festival, the trio explore electronics alongside the indigenous rhythms of Northeastern Brazil creating an audio-visual freak-zone of their own….Watch / read here!
Read MoreDominique Fils-Aimé 'Love Take Over' - video
Dominique Fils-Aimé is a class act. The Canadian-Haitian singer has just released a new single “Love Take Over” from her forthcoming album “Three Little Words” and the video promo is a work of colour drenched emotion. Watch here….
Read MoreDeep Stuff on Music and Life with Acid Coco - an interview
Acid Coco are a white hot new duo hailing from Colombia whose first singles off their forthcoming long player on El Palmas Music have been getting plenty of radio play from us here at T&L with their hybrid of tradition and stripped down electro shock sounds. We couldn’t think of anyone better to interview them than our man in Dominican Republic - Mauro Ferreiro.
Read More'Fil Mishmish' 8-10 July 2020 on Radio Alhara راديو الحارة
A 72 hour international DJ marathon raising awareness about the ongoing illegal annexation of Palestinian territories and highlighting anti-colonial and anti-racism protest across the world - Broadcast on Radio Alhara راديو الحارة and mirrored on radio stations globally…. read all about it and get involved!
Read MoreRammellzee: It's Not Who But What (Red Bull Arts Documentary)
A 9-minute cosmic journey that explores the legendary artist, graffiti writer, hip-hop pioneer, myth-maker, and New York cult icon, RAMMELLZEE. (courtesy of Red Bull Music) - ESSENTIAL VIEWING!
Read MoreMingus - Jazz in Detroit/Strata Concert Gallery/46 Selden - a review
An incredible box set of a previously unheard and unreleased concert residency by Charles Mingus has surfaced due to the hard work and love of DJ Amir and BBE Records. We review and showcase this lost jewel from jazz’s near past….read more…
'Africa is Everywhere' - our programme for Houghton Festival 2018
Following on from last year’s programme of explosive and heavy international rhythms centred on the Tropics, Truth and Lies Music are back to host another all day event of films, music and partying. Africa Is Everywhere explores the global influence of African music captured by a series of curated short films and rare footage, and DJ sets that take you on a journey of the continent’s extraordinary musical legacy. The enduring quality of Ethiopian Jazz, the fierce and funky activism of Afrobeat, the enormous reciprocal relationship with the Americas, and the transcendental voices and electronic music of South Africa are threaded together to tell one of the biggest stories in dance music. With DJ sets from South African DJ SNO (Dimensions Directory/Banana Hill), Dr Horn, Truth & Lies Music and Afrodisiac.
Read MoreErnesto Chahoud Presents 'TAITU: Soul-fuelled Stompers from 1960s-1970s Ethiopia' Part 1 - The Story, the Records
Part 1 of a 2 part look at Ernesto Chahoud's top new compilation of raw and funky Ethiopian records from the 1960s-1970s on BBE...we look at his self-told history and the actual records themselves...the review of the compilation will be in Part 2...
Read More'The Real DMZ' exhibition launch with Truth & Lies - 26th Jan 2018
We were asked to DJ for the launch of this timely new exhibition about the Korean border at New Art Exchange in Nottingham on Friday 26th January. Read more...
Read More'From Ear to Ear to Eye' Exhibition Launch - Nottingham Contemporary
Truth & Lies will playing a carefully curated set of music from the Arab world in support of this major new exhibition at Nottingham Contemporary on 15th December...read more
Read MoreUpright Natives 'Uptight' Truth & Lies Music (Free download and video)
Our own Ex-Friendly has teamed up with J-Ven as Upright Natives and released this minor electronica gem on Truth & Lies Music. We are offering you a free download of the EP and a chance to view the brilliant video by Alex Morris (The Framley Examiner)...enjoy!
Read MoreTruth & Lies' Silent Disco for Hockley Hustle 2017 - Photos by Nick Clague
Ace snapper Nick Clague took some shots of the Silent Disco that we curated and ran for this year's awesome Hockley Hustle festival in Nottingham!
Read MoreRevolution & Change 'Venezuela & the Tropics' at Houghton Festival 2017
For the inaugural Houghton Festival, Truth & Lies are going to explore ‘Revolution & Change in Venezuela and the Tropics’ through films, talks, design and crates of the funkiest music in the World! (read more to find out what we will be up to...)
Read MoreStrange Orchestra in the Ionic Temple
In support of the Invisible Orchestra Album launch, Truth and Lies presents 'Strange Orchestra' A special video and sound installation in collaboration with Catrin Morgan followed by a after performance dance 'Totally Tropical Disco'.
Read More'REVOLUTION & CHANGE' SÃO PAULO, 1969
'REVOLUTION & CHANGE' SÃO PAULO, 1969 - Friday 27, Rough Trade, Nottingham
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