Down By The River - 'Howl' Launch Party

A big Russell Club shout out to all who made it down to the wonky old Dutch barge yesterday to celebrate the launch of James Delay's debut release Howl

Fair to say all had a jolly old time of it

And here's to many more

Thankfully it was a lovely and sunny winters day, chilly up on deck but below was warm and cosy helped by some delightful selections from messers James Delay, Jamie Blanco, The Reverend JFK, Vega and very special guest Ross Allen.

James Delay's 'Howl' is now available to download for instant gratification here

James Delay 'Howl' now available to download

Russell Club Records is very proud to present its second release 'Howl', the debut from James Delay.

James Delay is an understated fresh young talent primed and ready to emerge on to the electronic music scene. Having already gained worldwide credibility amongst the blogging community through his exciting and energetic reworks of contemporary mainstream artists including Lady Gaga and Rihanna, James is poised to unleash his own productions with his forthcoming debut ‘Howl’ on newly established independent label Russell Club Records.

Sighting the likes of Soulwax, Breakbot, Arcade Fire, Classixx, Daft Punk, LCD Soundsystem, Surkin, Alex Metric, Azari & III, Joe and Will Ask, Louis La Roche, Mr. Oizo and Sebastian Tellier amongst his heroes and influences, Delay has an impeccable taste and a great ear for melody, which translates to both his productions and his passionate and involving dj sets as was seen this summer, smashing up his debut festival set at the award nominated Stanton Calling.

This young talent has no aspirations to ‘make it quick’ and fade away, he is not simply jumping on the electronic band wagon. James has his own distinct and elegant sound that can sleekly cross from the underground into the mainstream. James Delay is representing real new music

Howl is available to purchase now exclusively from the Russell Club Records webstore




Howl by James Delay

Howl Launch Party

We invite you to celebrate with us the launch of our second release 'Howl' by James Delay on Sunday November 28th from midday to midnight at Tamesis Dock, a 1930's Dutch barge moored on Albert Embankment SE1.

Lovely Records x

The Russell Club prides itself on lovely records and this week a few gorgeous pieces have been added to the collection. New from Gil Scott-Heron which is not only an amazing record, the vinyl edition is a must have. Hurts picture disc. Sick. And from the market a little Ian Dury.

Long Live Music

Hurts - Blood, Tears and Gold

As we have mentioned previously on the blog The Russell Club is extremely excited about Hurts and very much looking forward to their debut live show this coming Monday evening at St. Philip & St. Steven's Church in Salford.

This is their latest video promo which is most infectious and a definite grower.

Ross Allen's Meltdown - Back for 2010

Our dear friend and purveyor of the finest music right now Ross Allen is back for 2010 fresh from a little trip on the Nile.
Check out his first Meltdown radio show of the year.

Part 1

Part 2



The Tracks

Egyptian Drams- Track 16
Chieko Kinbara - 'Changed My Life' (Code Red Remix)
Mosca - 'Gold Bricks, I See You'
Tom Trago - 'Over & Over; Voyager Edit'
Martin Kemp - 'Aztec'
L-Vis 1990 'United Groove' (Baobinga & ID Remix)
Eric Showboy Akaeze & His Royal Ericos - 'We Dey Find Money'
Jack Splash & Ceelo - '.38 Special'
Sade - 'Soldier Of Love'
Bullion - 'Say Goodbye To That'
Beach House - 'Silver Soul'
Consequence - 'Time Loss'
The Middle East - 'Blood'
Black Roc feat Nicole Wray - 'Why Can't I Forget Him'
Floating Points - People's Potential'
Gyratory System - Barons Court Turret'
Edan - 'Echo Party Part 2'
DVA - 'Ganja'
Hot City - Another Girl'
UR 80- John Collins - 'All We Need'
K'Naan & Mos Def & Chali 2Na feat TiahounGedsess - 'Africa' (Refix)

And you can check out Ross' website here

Tuesday

As a little taster of what is to come from the Russell this Friday a short mix of themes.
Again fairly strange but there are some ideas there.
Only up for a short while.
enjoy

First Russell of the Year!!!

1st Russell Club of the year on Friday!
Exciting times indeed

Hope to see y'all there.
Libertine SE1

looking forward to playing dis

One Life Stand

This sir Carl Craig mix is baaaaad of new from Hotchip

First Russell Mix Up of the Year

The first Russell Club Mix Up of the year. We will try and put out a few here and there. This particular mix was done on a Sunday afternoon on the weekend of celebrating 75 years of Elvis Aaron Presley. It is a considerably strange mix of music but at the end of the day who cares. It is there if you want it. Some old bits and some new bits. Some fast bits and some slow bits. Some uplifting bits and some fucking miserable bits.

'Ere y'are

Lasts up till Jan 24th

One of the Russell Club's most beloved bands to emerge from the last few years are back from a time of absence from the spotlight. Morden's finest yesterday released a new album entitled 'No Hope No Future'

You can go to the official Good Shoes website where you can get your hands on a lovely bundle which contains a signed vinyl album, album on CD, bonus CD, singed 7" single and limited edition poster

Here is the first single from the album which is out now

The Libertine

The Libertine is the current regular home of the Russell Club and is a great public house in SE1. It is agreed that the pizza is close to perfect, without a shadow of a doubt one of the best in London.

The Russell Club barks up generally on the last Friday of every month throughout 2010

But check out their home page 'ere

El Guincho

Love this Russell Clubbers. Available now at quality outlets such as Rough Trade for example limited to 500 vinyl units a great collaboration between two of the clubs favorites, Young Turks (home of the XX) and the mighty Mad Decent.

Check it!

Calling all you Soul Boys and Soul Girls out there check out this exclusive mix from dear friend of the Russell Club Ross Allen with a very special London Soul Mix. Some really nice bits and pieces direct from the vaults of one of the World's most respected record collections recorded live at the Wolf's Lair Studios South London 02/01/10.

Click here and Enjoy

New Dawn Fades

Firstly a very Happy New Year to all from The Russell Club.

Big fun was had by all at the Russell end of decade bash down at The Libertine, big thanks to all the staff and peeps that made it such a great celebration. Join us last Friday of every month in 2010 down at The LIbertine 125 Great Suffolk Street SE1

This year we will endeavor to push things forward in a big way in our own little way

Already we have some great projects in the pipeline so keep the faith and keep in touch

This little gem is a nice start to an evening and the year so please do enjoy