25/07/2019
Proud to announce we will be releasing the new lp by Weekend Sun on vinyl later in the year 😊. There will be as usual a very limited version too. More details soon
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Proud to announce we will be releasing the new lp by Weekend Sun on vinyl later in the year 😊. There will be as usual a very limited version too. More details soon
Hero Records uploaded "Hero Records Show #57 (2017-07-16) - Beats From The Bench II"
Another mish-mash collection of tunes for your enjoyment!
Hero Records uploaded "Hero Records Show #56 (2017-06-18) - A Little Bit Of This, A Little Bit Of That"
A selection of fine funk tracks, so bits of hip hop recently purchased, and some mellow indie tracks to end it all.
Catch Weekend Sun supporting Freak Power on 24th March at Borderline, Orange Yard off Manette St., Soho, London, W1D 4JB. Get tickets at https://www.ticketea.co.uk/tickets-concert-freak-power/ and don't forget to check out Weekend Sun's new single available at https://herorecords.bandcamp.com/album/losers-and-fools-hole-in-my-heart-hr017s
Hero Records uploaded "Hero Records Show #55 (2017-05-21) - Stop, Indie Time Pt III 192"
Another dip in to the (mostly) 90s, for some of my favourite tunes of an indie persuasion.
New radio show is up on Mixcloud:
https://www.mixcloud.com/HeroRecords/hero-records-show-53-2017-03-19-hip-hop-that-survived-the-cull-part-v-n-q/
Another installment of where I go through my hip hop collection with the intention of clearing out the records I don't actually like, these are from the ones that survive! This time, it's Q to R,
The new Weekend Sun is now available in all good record shops including hhv Records https://www.hhv.de/shop/de/artikel/weekend-sun-losers-and-fools-540406
Weekend Sun - Losers And Fools - Vinyl 7 - 2017 - EU - Original kaufen im Online Music Store von hhv.de - Neuheiten & Topseller auf Vinyl, CD & Tape - Versandkostenfrei bestellen ab 80€!
Many thanks to Nathan Douthwaite from NE Volume for the great review of Weekend Sun's new single!
Many thanks to Nathan Douthwaite from NE Volume for the great review of our new single!
Check out the video for 'Losers And Fools' here - https://youtu.be/vzKQSdIcMMI
The new single from Weekend Sun is now available from the good people at Juno Records http://www.juno.co.uk/products/weekend-sun-losers-fools/655446-01/
Buy Losers & Fools at Juno Records. In stock now for same day shipping. Losers & Fools
We have a new single out now or you can order a copy via the good people at Kudos Distribution here - https://www.kudosrecords.co.uk/release/hr017s/weekend-sun-losers-and-fools.html
After the success of their previous vinyl singles, 'Figo' b/w 'Keep Running' and 'You’re Good To Me' b/w 'Her N...
Here's the video from one side of the new double A-side 7" from Weekend Sun. Please get in touch if you would like a copy :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzKQSdIcMMI
Music Video for Losers and Fools. Released on 17/6/2017 on Hero Records. available on 7" vinyl from https://www.kudosrecords.co.uk/release/hr017s/weekend-sun...
We've been a bit slow on the promotion from but now have some brand new vinyl from Weekend Sun in stock if anyone would like to buy a copy. Check it out in the link in the comments below :-)
New radio show uploaded, actually originally recorded this year, so slowly getting there!
https://www.mixcloud.com/HeroRecords/hero-records-show-52-2017-02-19-stop-indie-time-part-ii/
Tracklisting available at http://www.herorecords.co.uk/?page_id=2551
Four years after the first one, it's time for another visit to my indie-filled youth! I've expanded it to include any indie tunes that I fancied playing, because, well, why not! Tracklisting available from http://www.herorecords.co.uk/?page_id=2551
Hero Records uploaded "Hero Records Show #51 (2016-05-15) - You On Point Phife?"
I was already planning on playing some Tribe on this show, when the terrible news came through of Phife Dawg's ...
Hero Records uploaded "Hero Records Show #50 (2016-03-20) - Auld Reekie"
As my 50th show coincided with a trip to Auld Reekie, it seemed rude not to ask Colin to put ...
Now, I haven't been on Facebook in months, so imagine my surprise at seeing that Jamez Gant has put together a tribute show of our releases, which is jolly decent of him! Cheers, Jamez!
Midweek Breaks is me diggin through my vinyl collection, This week is a Hero Records Tribute show, all on 7" If you like, you know what to do, like and share if you don't ;) Peace out !!
Coming soon :-)
Buy some tunes and donate to a good cause - http://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/02/02/nobannowall-over-150-labels-artists-join-us-in-donating-fridays-profits-to-the-aclu/
Over 150 artists and labels have joined us in donating their Bandcamp profits tomorrow to the ACLU and other organizations in support of immigrants and refugees. We’ve done our best to list t…
Ok, I'm a tad behind on uploading the radio show, but here's another one, a mellow-fest:
https://www.mixcloud.com/HeroRecords/hero-records-show-49-2016-02-21-lets-gently-ease-into-the-new-year/
Ok, I realise that I'm uploading this a year after broadcast, but, you know, stuff happens. This is the spiritual follow-up to the Another Late Night / All Back To Mine show that I did back in 2013. I wasn't ill this time, so I do actually talk throughout it. It's basically a truckful of mellowness,...
Check out tjhe new video for "Jose Paronella" from Weekend Sun's debut album out now - https://youtu.be/PQdKOqEh4nM
Taken from the LP Forever Tomorrow (HR013CD). Written and arranged by Phil Smith and Chris Tarn. Guitar: Chris Davison, Flute: Dave Wilde, Keys: Alan Law, Pe...
Hero Records uploaded "Hero Records Show #48 (2015-12-20) - A Funky Shopping Spree"
Another shopping trip (well, website visits mainly), resulted in this mix of classic and new funk tracks.
Check out some Weekend Sun on this week's The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07ykh6n (the track around the 2 hour 12 minute mark if you don't have time to listen to the whole show!)
Craig Charles takes a look at the pivotal protest songs in funk and soul.
Listen to some brand new Weekend Sun among some other great music on the latest episode of The Wonderful World of Carminelitta show at https://www.mixcloud.com/Carminelitta/wwoc-bondfire-radio-e122/
This is Episode 122 of The Wonderful World of Carminelitta, as broadcast on Bondfire Radio (http://bondfireradio.com). Expect the usual one-hour musical journey around the world, with different rhythms and flavours, great lyrics and even greater vibes. Enjoy and don't hesitate to spread the word!
All set for a good weekend :) Check the promo video for it (we did the music!) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=olwo5smPPE8
A look back at Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2015. Tickets are available for Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2016 at www.mostlyjazz.co.uk Artists playing...
Hero Records uploaded "Hero Records Show #47 (2015-11-15) - Hip Hop That Survived The Cull L-M"
Another dip into my hip hop selection, this time perusing through the L-M section.
Hero Records uploaded "Hero Records Show #46 (2015-10-18) - A Man On Holiday Walks In To A Record Shop"
The starting point for this show was me popping in to a second-hand record shop whilst on holiday, and ending ...
Hero Records uploaded "Hero Records Show #45 (2015-07-19) - Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul (& Disco)"
Another year, another Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival, so another show playing tunes from some of the great acts ...
I'm on a roll now! Uploaded a new show:
https://www.mixcloud.com/HeroRecords/hero-records-show-44-2015-06-21-stax-of-wax/
Track listing is available here:
http://www.herorecords.co.uk/?page_id=2518
What can I say? First half of the show is a whole bunch of great tunes from the Stax Records catalogue, and then the tunes just keep coming, ending with some classic breaks!
So, now that Mixcloud no longer show the track listings for the radio shows, I've put the listings up on our web site, complete with links to each show on Mixcloud for you to listen to. I've even listed the shows that I haven't published on Mixcloud yet, but do try to contain your excitement! ;)
http://www.herorecords.co.uk/?page_id=2406
Since February 2011, Manzo has produced a 2 hour radio show for Invader FM, that was then known as Space Invader Radio. The show currently goes out at 6pm on the third Sunday of each month, though it’s not a new show every month, as sometimes life gets in the way!
Ok, so I'm making an effort to catch up with the show backlog, here's one from May last year, mainly me working out some anger issues regarding the election. Expect some ranting! And good tunes, naturally!
https://www.mixcloud.com/HeroRecords/hero-records-show-43-2015-05-17-election-aggression/
I'm not gong to lie, I didn't take the UK election result well, so this is me working that aggression out! Expect a bunch of angry tracks, coupled with rants from me!
Uploaded another radio show, all hip hop this month (well, eleven months ago, still keep forgetting to upload them!)
https://www.mixcloud.com/HeroRecords/hero-records-show-42-2015-03-15-hip-hop-that-survived-the-cull-h-l/
Time for another clear out of hip hop tunes I don't know why I own, though this time, everything survived, but that doesn't change the fact that there's 2 hours of cracking tunes here!
SOULBROTHA
Soulbrotha (12 Finger Dan & B-Base) feat. Q Ball & Curt Cazal (QNC)
"Who's Next"
Produced by Soulbrotha
Directed, filmed, and edited by Jimmy Giambrone
Soulbrotha teams up with NYC underground legends Q Ball & Curt Cazal (QNC). Taken off the long awaited EP 'The Golden Era Isn't Finished' and the 2CD-set '2009-2015', by Germany's own SP1200 maestros 12 Finger Dan & B-Base.
Available worldwide January 15th (vinyl EP/2CD/digital) on Ill Adrenaline Records.
Order 'The Golden Era Isn't Finished' on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the...
Order 'The Golden Era Isn't Finished' on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Order 'The Golden Era Isn't Finished' on vinyl EP:
UGHH:
http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/soul...
Fat Beats:
http://www.fatbeats.com/products/soul...
HHV:
http://www.hhv.de/shop/de/artikel/sou...
Vinyl-Digital:
http://www.vinyl-digital.com/Hip-Hop-...
Order the limited Soulbrotha '2009-2015' 2CD:
UGHH:
http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/soul...
Fat Beats:
http://www.fatbeats.com/products/soul...
HHV:
http://www.hhv.de/shop/de/artikel/sou...
:: About Soulbrotha and 'The Golden Era Isn't Finished' ::
12 Finger Dan & B-Base aka Soulbrotha have carved a niche for themselves as a dope production and turntablist duo from Hamburg, Germany. As close protégés of producer icon DJ Premier, the veteran beatsmiths drop the boom bap filled EP "The Golden Era Isn't Finished", exclusively using the classic SP1200 beat machine. The EP comes special delivery courtesy of Ill Adrenaline Records along with first class guest appearances from Beneficence, Kazi, QNC, Craig G, Afu-Ra, Big Shug, Blaq Poet, and an intro from legendary producer and Juice Crew founder Marley Marl. All of the featured lyricists spit fire throughout the project: "Follow course of this rap dramatic theatrics. The vinyl sittin' pretty like that scandal actress" (Beneficence on "Flow 'N Facts"). The EP's 4 tracks and instrumentals are plenty to satisfy the hunger of true hip-hop heads worldwide as the EP's theme boldly states the golden era definitely isn't finished.
Check out the new video from Brixn Morta featuring the extremely talents Fletch aka The Sixth Letter who also designed our logo, labels and some of our sleeves - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ob3k3HnSsw
Brixn Morta - "Monsta" taken from the up coming album on Dirty Ink Records. *PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS VIDEO CONTAINS FLASHING IMAGES* https://itunes.apple.c...
Latest uploaded radio show is up, mainly cracking hip hop!
https://www.mixcloud.com/HeroRecords/hero-records-show-41-2015-01-18-new-year-new-tunes-old-hip-hop/
Basically, mainly just a load of great hip hop tunes!
Frameworks has been nominated for Manchester's Best Breakthrough Act so if you like his music on Hero Records or First Word Records as much as we do why not vote for him to win here -
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/vote-best-breakthrough-manchester-artist-10557771
This year, you get to choose who takes this coveted title in our annual awards, which recognise the people and places who made the most of the last 12 months
Weekend Sun
Thanks again to Sue for filming, great night @[120670544612505:THE FORUM] with Martin spinning cool tunes and a great live performance from The Stone Foundation!!
Enjoy the vid. Like n share 👍
https://www.facebook.com/Suecatewhitell/videos/10153093348241854/
Hero Records uploaded "Hero Records Show #40 (2014-12-21) - Have A H***y Xmas"
So, a horn-laden show, from some of the best of the modern brass bands, as well as some quality new ...
Hero Records uploaded "Hero Records Show #39 (2014-11-16) - Tripping Through Mo Wax IV"
Apologies for the (long) delay in uploading this show, had to re-write the software I use to upload it, took ...
Hero Records uploaded "Hero Records vs Rib Nights 6"
It's time for another Rib Nights mix, this time combining new funk and old. Enjoy!
Cards By C**a have some great cards available including this from street art legend Elph with proceeds going to Crohn's and Colitis UK. Crohn's and Colitis affects numerous people including some of us at Hero Records so please support this worthy cause. Plenty more designs are also available at http://cardsbycaca.tictail.com/
I'd mentioned a while back Cards By C**a, greeting cards featuring images by top artists from all around the globe sold in aid of Crohn's and Colitis UK. Here's a link to the design I made, there is also big gallery of artwork from lots of different creators.
http://cardsbycaca.tictail.com/product/hinata-in-the-blossom
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