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htc vs. rumours // trc special

Tarantism // 20.10.11 // Tarantism 47 - HTC vs. Rumours // TRC Special

With grime maestro, T.R.C. [Butterz] coming to play Glasgow this weekend, Tarantism invites the event's promoters, Hunt Them Crew (HTC) and Rumours, into the Subcity Studio for a two-hour long medley of all things bassline...!

TRC w/ HTC vs Rumours : FULL EVENT INFORMATION HERE!

Tonight on Tarantism, Marco will be playing alongside HTC resident, DJ Kokoro, and Rumours DJs Skandy and Indra, so tune in and turn up those bass-bins!

If you like what you hear, then don't hesitate to jump down to one of Glasgow's most unique spaces - part time lapdancing club and part time sweat-box night-club Forbidden Basement - on FRIDAY 21st OCTOBER (that's tomorrow by the way!) to receive a deeply penetrating earful of grimy bassline, powered the by Bass Alliance Soundsystem.

Posted at 14:01, 20th October 2011

mad blunted jazz

Tarantism // 06.10.11 // Tarantism 46 - Mad Blunted Jazz

Tonight, with the help of Herr Dunn and Ross Dinnett, Tarantism explore the smooth, deep world of jazz/hip-hop fusion.

Started with Cargo's "Jazz Rap" in 1985, jazz, both in the form of samples and live instrumental recordings, has become a staple part of hip-hop production, with musicians like Gang Starr and DJ Cam popularising the movement over the past 25 years.

Featuring two mixes, some interesting chat and a lot of hot air.

Posted at 17:34, 6th October 2011

the strange long trip

Tarantism // 22.09.11 // Tarantism 45 - The Strange Long Trip

Set sail aboard the Tsychadelic Express...

Posted at 20:24, 22nd September 2011

sweet home melodrama

Tarantism // 08.09.11 // Tarantism 44 - Sweet Home Melodrama

Tarantism are back on Subcity Radio for the third year running.

If you're not by now bored of our poor quality chat and lame senses of humour, you'll be pleased to know that we now will be gracing your ears for 2 whole hours and that we will be on air every Second Thursday for the rest of eternity, in accordance to the scriptures.

Our first show back will be this Thursday : 8th September!

The pair of us and our 'friends' have spent the majority of this summer dicking around in various corners of the continent, sampling from the array of cultures, food and, of course, music that our varying destinations had to offer. Since the experiences of two men isn't enough to capture what the summer of 2011 had to offer, we decided that it was fitting to bring Tom, Dick and Harry into the studio to hear what they had to say about their respective summer escapades.

With reports hailing from the likes of Sonar (Barcelona), The Nottinghill Carnival (London), Outlook Festival (Pula), etc, etc, expect a musical diary of a summer of fun, sun and strange cultural shifts in a changing world... all accompanied by the finest stories and anecdotes.

* In the meantime, please take the time to fill out this questionnaire in order to help Subcity bring you better quality entertainment in the year to come. *

Posted at 18:21, 6th September 2011

kollektiv // ben ufo // august 12th

KOLLEKTIV

BEN UFO [Hessel Audio]

12th August The Admiral

Click Here Facebook Event!

Posted at 13:42, 21st July 2011

amerika

Tarantism // 06.06.11 // Tarantism 43 - America

For our last show before the summer break, we focus on the country of the United States of America.

With the help of music about and from U.S.A., as well as our American friend, Ben, we try to understand the stereotypes that surround the country, and discuss how real they really are.

Hope you enjoy the show, and thanks for listening throughout the year.

Marco & Nathan

Posted at 11:31, 5th July 2011

kollektikast // ivy sessions volume 2 // ivan kutz

Tarantism // 23.05.11 // KOLLEKTIKAST // Ivy Sessions Volume 2 - Ivan Kutz

Tarantism provides for you the second installment of the Kollektikast: Ivy Sessions.

Ivan Kutz, of Nomad Nights, brings us an hour-long mix - recorded at The Ivy bar in Glasgow - of the best tech-house tracks he has to offer.

If you like what you hear, be sure to catch Ivan and the other Nomad residents when they play host to Rhadoo (a:pria:r/Cadenza) on 19th June 2011.

The next Kollektikast // Ivy Session:

Adam Watt & Why Eleven?
[No Sleep]
Wednesday 25th May
The Ivy

Posted at 21:12, 23rd May 2011

kollektikast // ivy sessions volume 1 // behaviour

Tarantism // 09.05.11 // KOLLEKTIKAST // Ivy Sessions Volume 1 // Behaviour

This week, Tarantism promote the launch of the first of a series of Podcasts from Glasgow based DJs, KOLLEKTIV, named the KOLLEKTIKAST.

Kollektiv currently play Wednesday nights fortnightly at The Ivy, on Argyll Street, at which a sub-section of the Kollektikast, named The Ivy Sessions will be recorded and released, also fortnightly.

The first of these Podcasts was recorded by Kollektiv's own Doug Shearer, a.k.a. Behaviour, who has decided to take a different approach to the conventional mash-up of lounge, chill-out, lo-fi and house that Kollektiv normally bring to their bar-sets.

Instead, Behaviour played a 50minute long mix of ambient and experimental sounds, using the new Traktor 2's sampling facilities to its fullest, with recordings of birdsong and the click-clock-click of grandfather clocks smoothly complementing the soft tones and relaxed drone of the tracks he selected to play.

The next Kollektikast // Ivy Session:

IVAN KUTZ.
[Nomad Night's]
Wednesday 11th May
The Ivy

Hope to see you there.

Posted at 14:41, 10th May 2011

you, me and mark e ...

Tarantism // 25.04.11 // Tarantism 42 - You, Me and Mark E ...

For this installment of Tarantism, Nathan flies solo ...

Marco remains grounded in Lala Land, but should make it home just in time for the next audible escapade of ours ...

Lending a hand, in place of Marco, is Rebenga (yes, the Scarface henchman)

This show, we celebrate British Edit King, Producer and DJ : Mark E !

A personal favorite of ours, it felt only right to cry his name on the dawn of an upcoming Album launch and gig in Glasgow's Subclub !

Immerse yourself in a live 40 minute mix, inspired by Mark E gone by ... and a few other tracks of similar vein added on at the end...

Disco, just don't wanna die !

Mark E / Stone Breaker :

http://ghostly.com/releases/stone-breaker

(out May 2011 !)

Tarantism

Posted at 00:07, 26th April 2011

masha was beaming b2b2b tarantism

Tarantism // 11.04.11 // Tarantism 41 - Masha Was Beaming b2b2b Tarantism

Tonight, we welcome in Euan Law, a.k.a. Masha Was Beaming into the Studio for a two hour long back-2-back-2-back special.

House music...
It's a spiritual thing,
A body thing,
A soul thing.

Posted at 21:15, 11th April 2011

toes on the nose // surfer rock

Tarantism // 28.03.11 // Tarantism 40 - Toes On The Nose

Tarantism explore a genre of music that has been known and loved throughout the latter half of the 20th century by both surfers and non-surfers alike. Paying particular attention to genre pioneer, Dick Dale (a.k.a. the 'King of the Surf Guitar'), friend and Surfer Rock lover Alex Martin joins us in the studio to give help discuss the cultural, social and musical impact the genre had on 1950s and 60s west-coast USA.

Acting as a bridge between rock-n-roll and psychadelic rock, the chilled but groove-orientated sounds of Surfer Rock have been perpetuated throughout the years by both the original recordings from the 50s and 60s, as well as the continual re-invention and re-use of the style by musicians and producers from all over the world. Bands like The Coral and Queens of the Stone Age attribute much of their musical style to Surfer Rock, as well as even more contemporary acts like Dent May, who in the year 2011 are still paying homage to a genre that was first conceived over 50 years ago.

Enjoy.

Posted at 21:08, 28th March 2011

spoken word

Tarantism // 14.03.11 // Tarantism 39 - Word of Mouth

Tonight Tarantism explore a world of music that utilises the power harnessed by the very ordinary medium of spoken word, from the voices of Iggy Pop to Black Francis.

The songs chosen for this show will hopefully help illustrate that some of the most emotive and endearing atmospheres can be created by pieces of music which instead of using singing put to use the most elementary form of human musical contribution - the basic tones of the speaking voice.

Posted at 21:17, 14th March 2011

competition details

Tarantism // 28.02.11 // Tarantism Presents... KOLLEKTIV

QUESTION: Listen to the show, mofo!

ANSWER: Click here to post your answer on the Tarantism Facebook Page!

Links

- Behaviour Soundcloud
- Dave Cuthbertson Soundcloud
- Tarantism Soundcloud

- Fabrizio Maurizi @ Kollektiv

Posted at 01:25, 1st March 2011

tarantism presents... kollektiv

Tarantism // 28.02.11 // Tarantism Presents... KOLLEKTIV

With Kollektiv's massive upcoming night at The Art School with FABRIZIO MAURIZI [m_nus] on Saturday 19th March, Tarantism play host to the Kollektiv DJs.

Hosted by Nathan, this 2 hour long special will feature brief interview's with the the Kollektiv DJs, as well as 3 short mixes provided by club-night residents Behaviour, Dave Cuthbertson [Live] and Tarantism's very own Marco.

Tune in for a taste for what's to come next Month:

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FABRIZIO MAURIZI
m_nus | italy

+ Residents

Saturday 19th March
11 - 3
The Art School

£6 tickets // Tickets Scotland // The Vic Bar, GSA
£8 on the door
£5 for GSA Students / with Bloc Festival Wristband

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Links-

Event Info.

Like Kollektiv on Facebook!

Posted at 16:40, 27th February 2011

what is love?

Tarantism // 14.02.11 // Tarantism 38 - What is Love?

What is Love? The unanswerable question...

Treat yourselves to a romantic meal, head out to your local make-out point, and tune in at 10pm this coming Valentine's Day to find out the answer with Tarantism, only on Subcity Radio.

Posted at 02:28, 10th February 2011

le garcon de gilmorehill

Tarantism // 31.01.11 // Tarantism 37 - Le Garcon de Gilmorehill

Nathan is off to see a man about a dog, leaving myself, Marco, alone in the studio.

A while back, Shaun fae Solar and I were invited along with another couple of DJs to play at a party in the SWG3 Warehouse, curated by fashion blog Les Garcons de Glasgow.

Expect a good old fashioned mix of electro and electrohouse, harking back to the good old days of R-P-Z Thursdays at the Art School.

Enjoy!

[Les Garcons de Glasgow - http://www.lesgarconsdeglasgow.com/]

Posted at 22:09, 31st January 2011

advertise-men

Tarantism // 17.01.11 // Tarantism 36 - Advertis-men

Music can both help and take away from the effectiveness of a TV advert. Many songs have made adverts famous, and other songs have been made famous by advertisements.

Guinness' use of Leftfield - Phat Planet, for example, in the famous Surfer advert made the song one of the most iconic pieces of music of 1999.

Tonight we play a variety of songs that have featured in a collection of recognisable, and maybe some less well known adverts over the past 20 years.

Posted at 00:30, 18th January 2011

welcome home, pepe.

Tarantism // 27.12.10 // Tarantism 35 - Welcome Home, Pepe.

Our Norse friend, Nae-Fun 'Pepe' Clydesdale, has returned from abroad to grace Subcity's airwaves with some of the songs he's listened to and foun over his past few months' travel.

This two and a half hour special is complimented by a selection of tracks that have had significance to me in 2010. We are joined, albeit quietly, by henchmen Jamie and Rabenga Dunn, renowned Tarantism groupies.

Happy 2011.

Marco

Posted at 18:27, 28th December 2010

s'now fair...

Tarantism // 06.12.10 // Tarantism vs. Bungo - I AM

Apologies for the horrendous pun, and apologies for not making the show this evening.

The 'adverse weather conditions', as the press seemed to have coined it, have prevented me from doing the show in the past, and it seems that Jack Frost has triumphed again.

Not to worry, though, as in place of tonight's show, I have uploaded a recording of Tarantism playing the Sub Club last week with Bungo, of Subcity's ChungoBungo, at weekly student night, I AM.

Expect a strange mix of Tarantism's tech and Bungo's dubstep, followed by an energetic last 15 minutes of b2b pure BASS.

Enjoy!

Marco // TaraBungo

Posted at 00:57, 7th December 2010

island in space

Tarantism // 22.11.10 // Island In Space

Another Cosmic introspecive mix from Nathan... although this time from the treacherous middle-island terrain of Iceland, where the bold Tarantism Viking has set himself up his very own pirate radio station, Beej FM. Not in rival to Subcity, but rather in compliment, Beej FM has already become Iceland's most listened to radio station, launched with the broadcast of this hour-long mix inspired by the warming sight of the winter sky's aurora.

Translated from Old Norse:

"It's nighttime, and the stars are within reach as the waves of a crystal clear ocean lap the sun-warmed sand of a shore on some far off celestial body… low light laid as a reflection from numerous nearby moons complements a mood set by low-down cosmic disco and a new breed of balearic sound..."

- Nathan "The Icy" Clydensberger

Posted at 21:44, 22nd November 2010

a s p a c e w i t h i n

Tarantism // 08.11.10 // A S P A C E W I T H I N

Alas, the mix is finally here...

Nathan is currently stowing away on a boat in the perilous midsts of the Baltic Sea, but luckily with the company of his laptop and a stolen jumper and internet connection. He lost signal not long after sending the mix, but managed to send this Morse Code message to me earlier this evening:

an old mix of mine, dug up and polished off, in place of Monday's no-show... emphasis on house, with a general contemplative mood...

this journey begins with a verbal contemplation, then delves into a troubled mind, continuing up, into space, where velocity increases and a new depth is achieved, the journey persists at speed, floating further into a sinister darkness

…well, that's all for now…

- Nathan 'The Borrower' Clydezoid

Well, there you have it. Straight from the mouth of the traveller himself.

Now take an hour aside to fully immerse yourself in this cosmic journey...

Posted at 23:45, 10th November 2010

no show!

Tarantism // 08.11.10 // A S P A C E W I T H I N

Apologies for the lack of show this week.

I turned my laptop on just before the weekend to find it had been badly water-damaged. I was hoping to have it fixed as soon as possible, but it seems that Insurance + Apple Repairs = a very long wait!

Nathan has kindly done a mix for us from the deepest darkest depths of Sweden, which will be up, complete with tracklist, as soon as his Scandinavian internet connection allows it!

Thanks guys,

Marco
Tarantism

Posted at 13:03, 9th November 2010

whoopin' the blues

Tarantism // 25.10.10 // Tarantism 26 - Whoopin' The Blues!

Matt Nicol, a friend and blues enthusaist, joins Tarantism in the studio to share his extensive knowledge of one of the most soulful and influential music genres of the 20th Century.

In its infancy, Mississippi Delta Blues encapsulated the pain and suffering of an entire generation of African-American slaves in the deep south of the USA, and moved north during The Great Migration of the 40s to the 'motor-cities' of Chicago and Detriot where the more modern "Chicago Blues' sound was born.

Matt takes us through this journey of music, as well has his own personal exploration of the Blues genre, and helps us realise how the majority of contemporary music as we know it lends itself to the music of the blue devils.

Posted at 11:05, 26th October 2010

tarantism 25 - le geek, c'est chic!

Tarantism // 11.10.10 // Tarantism 25 - Le Geek, C'est Chic!

This is by far the strangest theme we've done yet.

I, Marco, am prepared to admit I am a geek. And I was even more-so of a geek a good few years ago when I was in school. Thankfully I have with me in the studio another self-confessed geek, in the form of Daniel Sneddon.

The theme for this show is the music from Computer Games. Daniel and I both agree that one of the biggest parts of playing a computer game, whether it be on a PC or a gaming console, is the music. A massive amount of time and effort goes into the production of gaming music, which is often designed to create a specific atmosphere that fully engrosses the player in the game.

It is therefore up to us to try and prove this to you, as we play a bundle of tunes that will be sure to exercise your nostalgia.

Thank you,

Tarantism

PS- Steve Foxon's ZODIAC soundtrack: http://www.sfsounds.co.uk/html/dx__zodiac.html

Posted at 12:17, 12th October 2010

female vocals

Tarantism // 27.09.10 // Tarantism 24 - Female Vocals

Vocals are a massive part of music, whether the voice is used to sing lyrics, or is used for its sound as an instrument.

Female Vocals stand out for me due to the large range of emotions they can convey. The different songs on this show demonstrate the use of female voices to create soothing, intense, upbeat and even spooky songs.

Enjoy!

Marco

Tarantism

Posted at 00:43, 28th September 2010

tarantism 23 - summer 2010

Tarantism // 13.09.10 // Tarantism 23 - Summer 2010

Welcome back to Tarantism on Subcity Radio.

I, Marco, have had an excellent summer this year, full of great memories and great music. I've been to seen a massive number of bands and DJs at a variety of music events, club nights and festivals.

It's difficult to fit an entire summer's worth of music into one 1 hour show, but I've tried to pick a collection of songs that represent the diversity of the music I came across since our last show in June.

As for Nathan, I cannot speak for him. We are confused as to his whereabouts right now... but will try and find out during the course of the show.

Skeng.

Posted at 22:51, 13th September 2010

hip vs hop

Tarantism // 10.06.10 // Tarantism 22 - Bring Da Ruckus

All good things come to an end...

As summer comes, slowly but surely, to Glasgow... this awesome season of Subcity Radio must draw to a close. Unfortunately, this means that Tarantism Radio must bow out as well, for the time being.

Not wanting to go out with a blast, Tarantism have organised a Three Hour Long Hip-Hop Battle for your listening pleasure. We have in the studio with us two teams of Hip-Hop enthusiasts who are going head to head to try and impress the Tarantism hosts, as well as two other very special judges, Ross Dinnett and Rebenga Dunn.

The show is broken into three main rounds, further divided into sub-categories, meaning each team has to choose a song which they think best meets the criteria for each round.

So... in the "Skengers" corner, we have Natalie Miller, Daniel Sneddon and James 'The Wank' Whelan, bringing us tracks from Killa P, Biggie Smalls and more Killa P?

And at the "Ral-stoners" end, Tarantism plays host to Jonny Burke, Dominic Maxwell-Lewis and Jamie 'DJ Chromehands' Dunn who will play anything from Madlib to Dimlite.

Listen to the marvels these guys bring to the Subcity Studio, and feel free to bring your own input to The Tarantism Facebook.

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Well, we've had a great season at Subcity Radio, and we hope you've enjoyed Tarantism from start to finish.

We won't be back on air until September, but you can listen to all our shows throughout the year by Clicking Here!

And be sure to check The Tarantism Facebook regularly for any upcoming events and DJ sets we'll be doing throughout the summer.

Thanks guys!

Tarantism

Posted at 11:18, 16th June 2010

meaning, message & metaphor

Tarantism // 03.06.10 // Tarantism 21 - Meaning, Message & Metpahor

Almost all songs have a meaning of of some sort, but we feel that some tracks convey their meaning differently to others. The artists we play on this show have chosen a specific blend of lyrics and production to create songs that offer the listener a strong message.

Posted at 02:07, 3rd June 2010

chungo-bungo

Tarantism // 27.05.10 // Tarantism 20 - Chungo-Bungo

Once again, Nathan has been diagnosed with a serious case of 'mangina', resulting in his much deserved absence for recuperation. So, instead of Marco going solo in the studio, this week Tarantism invites Chungo & Bungo, a.k.a. Iain 'Waterleg' MacKinnon and James 'The Wank' Whelan.

Tonight we will play for you the best of reggae, ska, and dancehall with some classic tracks and a few rarities. Expect soothing basslines and harmonic vocals that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face, as well as a surprise window-entranced visit to the studio from DJ Gnarlyface, a.k.a. Casio Canteen.

If you like what you hear you can catch Iain and James at the launch of their brand new reggae night, Chungo-Bungo, next Wednesday at The Courtyard. Things kick off at 8p.m. and will have you skanking until late.

Sheeeeeeit.

PS- Click here to check out the Chungo-Bungo event page on Facebook for more information.

Posted at 01:43, 27th May 2010

hypermediocrity

Tarantism // 20.05.10 // Tarantism 19 - Hypermediocrity

Electroclash, coined by Larry Tee in 2001, is a musical genre that sprung to popularity in the early 2000s, but stemmed from the previous decade's antics of hedonism, sexual freedom and drug-fuelled ideals. It went on to become one of the most influential genres of recent history, spawning various forms of electro and synth-pop.

Popularised greatly by cult films like Party Monster, electroclash has continued to influence modern electronic producers, despite being a short-lived musical movement.

Posted at 01:05, 20th May 2010

collaborations

Tarantism // 13.05.10 // Tarantism 18 - Collaborations

When two artists come together to create a piece of music, there is a fusion of style that creates a unique sound to that song.

Musical collaborations come in many forms; producers vs. producers, producers vs. singers, etc. In this show, we play a selection of tracks that demonstrate different styles of collaboration, and listen to varying outcomes.

Posted at 11:18, 13th May 2010

foreign vocals

Tarantism // 29.04.10 // Tarantism 17 - Bueno

Finally, Tarantism is back together... For the first time in what feels like a decade, Marco and Nathan are in the studio at the same time, playing music and chatting shit.

This week, the theme is Foreign Vocals. Avoiding the English language at all costs, Tarantism play a range of songs containing vocals from Spanish, French, German and Indian artists, and discuss the effect that a foreign voice has on a song.

Bueno.

Posted at 13:24, 29th April 2010

tarantism 16 - the nineties

Tarantism // 25.03.10 // Tarantism 16 - The Nineties

Well, looks like Marco's gone AWOL again...

when oh when will the Tarantism twins be reunited ?!?

For this chapter Nathan takes the helm of HMS Tarantism and rides a strong westerly wind all the way to the 1990s

Expect guilty pleasures and unknown treasures ( in true Tarantism tradition )

Though Nathan's not entirely alone in his quest... at his side is fellow smooth talker and 90s music enthusiast Laurence Love

Embrace the Nostalgia !

Tarantism

Posted at 14:48, 28th March 2010

drowning in a sea of glitch

Tarantism // 18.03.10 // Tarantism 15 - Drowning in a Sea of Glitch

With Nathan unable to make the show, Marco has invited his friend Calum into the studio for an hour of glitch and IDM. Both genres are renowned for their complexity and often out-of-time rhythm patters, but most of all for being acquired tastes.

Expect to hear some warped sounds, with some rather unnerving samples, carried along by unconventional drum-beats that appear to run away from themselves.

Posted at 02:08, 18th March 2010

apologies...

Apologies for no show on the 11th March!

Marco was in bed, rather ill with a highly contageous disease... and Nathan has a mangina, meaning neither of us could attend the show.

We'll be back next week with some music and chat for you.

Adieu!

Posted at 17:18, 11th March 2010

all night disco party

Tarantism // 01.03.10 // Tarantism 14 - Discoteque

you won't find Marco's voice in this show...

he's on vacation and Nathan has been given free reign... !

so, Disco it shall be.

though not exclusively Disco in it's purest sense...

indeed Disco is the driving force, but expect to hear funk, house and electronic influences creeping in...

Oh what we owe to D.I.S.C.O.

Tarantism

Posted at 11:26, 1st March 2010

danton eeprom

Tarantism // 22.02.10 // Tarantism 13 - Danton Eeprom

To electronic music lovers, this man needs no introduction...

Tarantism brings you an hour long mix of Danton Eeprom's music, mixed live in the studio, accompanied by an interview with Danton himself. One of the most innovative producers of recent years, Danton Eeprom has continued to please the ears of DJs and dancers alike with his dark rhythms and brooding vocals.

"Do you wanna know?"

Posted at 02:58, 22nd February 2010

live @ kreep valentine techno ball

Tarantism // 15.02.10 // Live @ KREEP

This week, we bring you a recording of the Tarantism DJ set at the Kreep Valentine Techno Ball, on 12th February 2010 in Bacchus. Expect some heavy basslines, and tribal drum-beats in a 1 hour long, high paced tech-house DJ set.

Download a full quality version of the set here!

Posted at 23:59, 14th February 2010

feed your head!

Tarantism // 08.02.10 // Tarantism 12 - Feed Your Head

The 60's and 70's boast some of the most creative musical acts our world has ever heard. A fusion of musical styles, paired with drug-fuelled counter-culture ideals, started a wave of energy that spanned from California to Great Britain.

The music at the time gave hope to an entire generation of youths, with its apex lying at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, which has gone down in history as one of the most monumental human gatherings of all time.

It's difficult to condense so much music into a one hour radio show, but we've done our best to try and capture the wide variety of musical styles that the era produced, from rock, to disco to psychadelic.

Peace and love... Tarantism.

Posted at 03:09, 8th February 2010

pure dead brilliant...

Tarantism // 01.02.10 // Tarantism 11 - Pure Dead Brilliant...

Scotland is a country that has produced many talented musicians over the years, spanning a variety of genres. Looking past the commercial music that some Scottish bands are known for, we focus on some of the lesser known names, particularly quite a number of Glaswegian artists.

Enjoy!

PS - Look out for our little unplanned, impromptu mini-house-mix in the middle.

Posted at 02:05, 1st February 2010

it's smaller than hip-hop

Tarantism // 25.01.10 // Tarantism 10 - It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop

This week, we welcome 3 very special guests: Johnny, Jamie and Dom. We bring you a collection of our favourite hip-hop songs, covering a range of sub-genres and styles. Although Tarantism isn't exclusively a hip-hop radio show, a lot of the songs we play feature elements of hip-hop production, particularly the soulful samples, and slow breakbeats. We highly value the tastes of our 3 companions, so this is not a show to be missed.

Posted at 02:26, 25th January 2010

live

Tarantism // 18.01.10 // Tarantism 9 - Live

Hearing music live offers a completely different experience to listening to a recording. It captures an atmosphere and sense of feeling that a studio recording sometimes cannot offer. We've selected a small array of Live songs that we feel convey the vibe of the concerts in which they were played.

Posted at 02:29, 18th January 2010

scandi-rave-ia

Tarantism // 11.01.10 // Tarantism 8 - Scandinavia

Tonight we bring you a collection of music from our favourite Scandinavian artists. Renowned for their clean-cut yet smooth production style, these tracks have an unparalleled soulful quality. It was difficult to decide on a select few for the show... so we hope you enjoy them!

Posted at 02:32, 11th January 2010

a 2009 round-up

Tarantism // 04.01.10 // Tarantism 7 - We Were Dancing In The Lesbian Bar

Our first show of 2010 pays respect to the best songs of the previous year. Tonight, in a special 2 hour show, we play a collection of our personal favourite tracks from 2009, followed by a mix from each of us, live in the Subcity studio.

Nathan plays a selection of down-tempo and funky grooves, followed by a melee of summer floor-fillers from Marco.

Enjoy!

Posted at 02:52, 4th January 2010

live @ soulwaxmas 2009

Tarantism // 28.12.09 // Live @ Soulwaxmas

Tonight we bring you a live recording of the Tarantism DJ set at Soulwaxmas on 18th December 2009, at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow.

The night went really well, with an awesome mix of music from Wee Cheesy, Hulkblood and Johnny Whoop following the Tarantism set. In the main arena, music from the likes of Soulwax, 2ManyDJs and Tiga had the crowd jumping all night.

Posted at 18:01, 30th December 2009

sampled

Tarantism // 21.12.09 // Tarantism 6 - Sampled

Tarantism play a choice of songs that they feel demonstrate intelligent use of sampling, and discuss how choosing the correct sounds can effect the mood of a song. The diverse selection of songs throughout the show range from electronic, to lounge, to ambient and to experimental hip-hop, and illustrate the various ways in which samples are used in modern sound production, regardless of genre.

Posted at 00:37, 21st December 2009

a tribute to recordplayerz- interview w/ hushpuppy

Tarantism // 07.12.09 // Tarantism 5 - Art's Cool

Two weeks in a row. Two Optimos in a row. Two moshpits in a row. What's happening?

Moshing aside, this week we have for you an exlusive mix performed by Nathan and Marco, Live in the Subcity studio. The theme of the night is the Art School Thursday's long running club night, R-P-Z (formerly RecordPlayerz).

Being a regular haunt for us, the midweek debauchery it brought with it was a shaping part of our musical taste and attitude towards night clubs as a whole. After the horrendously strenuous process of trying to select our Top 10 Art School tracks of all time, we've put them together into a mix to help all our friends remember the music and good times that ensured none of us made it into Uni on a Friday morning.

Also, we have an interview with Alan, aka Hushpuppy, co-founder of RecordPlayerz, which gives us a nice little insight into the club's background, its ethos and its future plans.

And don't forget to listen out for the competition this week, for a chance to win TWO FREE TICKETS TO SOULWAXMASS at the Braehead Arena on Dec 18th. The question is:

In the interview, how many people does Hushpuppy say would come to the Art School in its hey-day?

Send your answers to our Facebook page and the winner will be announced on next week's show!

DANCE // NOISE // DELIRIUM!

Every f**cking Thursday. Right up the arty.

Posted at 11:42, 7th December 2009

optimo's 12th birthday

Tarantism // 30.11.09 // Tarantism 4 - Say Yes to Another Excess

After a brief mosh to Sons & Daughters at the Subby, we decided that it was only natural that we dedicate this week's show to the legendary club night that is... Optimo (Espacio).

Optimo celebrates it's 12th Birthday, and we celebrate the eclecticism and quality of the music that DJs Twitch & Wilkes have played every Sunday since 1997. They love your ears!

Posted at 17:08, 30th November 2009

lounge hour

Tarantism // 16.11.09 // Tarantism 3 - Lounge Hour

Tonight we bring you an hour of chilled out lounge music, downtempo and a touch of electronic funk, perfect for a soothing end to a pretty eventful weekend in Glasgow.

Also, during the show we announce that we will be hosting a competition soon to give away a Soulwaxmas ticket or two, so keep your ears pricked for more news on that!

Posted at 05:06, 16th November 2009

tarantism 2

Tarantism // 09.11.09 // Tarantism 2 - Origins

Nathan's back in action this week. He's returned from London in one piece, and will be joining Marco in the show. This week's show will be plucking us straight out of Optimo at the SubClub, so be prepared for some weird music, and even weirder chat.

Since this is our first show together, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back to our roots, and play the music that first got us interested in the wide variety of electronic music that now makes up the vast majority of our collection.

Posted at 12:45, 8th November 2009

deep house mix

Tarantism // 02.11.09 // Tarantism 1 - Deep House Mix

Unfortunately Nathan couldn't make it to the show this week, as he is in London on a study trip with the Art School. Instead of boring you with my chat, I've prepared a short deep house mix. Hopefully it's good 2am listening.

Enjoy.

Marco

PS- an unadultered version of the mix (without voiceover) can be heard here:

http://soundcloud.com/tarantism/tarantism-1

Posted at 05:34, 27th October 2009