Tru Thoughts recordings

London Posse Competition: Who Were You In 1990?

Paul Jonas — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:45:33 GMT

London Posse competition time. We’re after pictures of you from around the time the original London Posse ‘Gangster Chronicle’ album was released in 1990. Baggy trousers, silly haircuts, don’t be shy now. We’ll publish our favourite ones on the Tru Thoughts Tumblr and the bestest one will win some signed London Posse goodies.

There are a couple of London Posse photos here and here to start things off.

Please send all photos to winstuff@tru-thoughts.co.uk or tweet them with the hashtag #whowereyouin1990

Natural Self - Neon Hertz: A Mixtape

Paul Jonas — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:59:02 GMT

Premiered by Potholes In My Blog

Unfold Radio - Sun 19th May 2013

Paul Jonas — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:35:22 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 19th May 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Hot 8 Brass Band 'Tombstone' OUT NOW

Paul Jonas — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:09:56 GMT

Out now, ‘Tombstone’ is Hot 8 Brass Band’s third LP. The second instalment in a two-album set, it closely follows it’s counterpoint to the straight-up party side of the band showcased on ‘The Life & Times Of…’. Thematically a more sombre, emotional record, it presents another chapter in the history of the Hot 8 Brass Band – a new window onto the lives, the friendships, the heartbreaks, the roots and culture of New Orleans brass music and its players. The majority of the songs are personal dedications, in memory of the four Hot 8 band members, and other musicians and dear friends, who have passed away. And those that aren’t dedication songs are new, original Hot 8 jams, party tunes that remind us – and the band – of why the music is worth it all; setting the scene for where the band are at today, while their city and its people still bear the scars of Hurricane Katrina, and where they are carrying the spirit next.

Buy it from iTunes, Amazon, Juno and direct from us.

Tombstone

Paul Jonas — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:35:34 GMT

Following ‘The Life And Times Of…’ the second instalment in a two-album set

'Doin' It In The Park' hits the UK

Paul Jonas — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:34:34 GMT

New film by Bobbito Garcia includes lots of Tru Thoughts music

Hot 8 Brass Band US Tour

Paul Jonas — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:36:49 GMT

The Hot 8 Brass Band tour the US this June / July in support of their new album ‘Tombstone’, out May 21st in the USA and May 20th in the rest of the world.

Pre-roder ‘Tombstone’ via iTunes now, or buy direct from us

JUNE
04 The Earl, Atlanta, GA
05 Pour House, Raleigh, NC
06 6th and I Synagogue, Washington DC
07 The Saint, Asbury Park, NJ
11 The Press Room, Portsmouth, NH
12 FETE, Providence, RI
13 Middle East, Cambridge, MA
14 Mercury Lounge, NYC, NY
15 Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia, PA
15 Private, Key West, FL

JULY
04 High Sierra Music Festival, Quincy, CA
05 Waterfront Blues Festival, Portland, OR

London Posse - Money Mad OUT NOW

Paul Jonas — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:50:48 GMT

Includes new remixes plus one previously unreleased track

Unfold Radio - Sun 12th May 2013

Paul Jonas — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:46:13 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 12th May 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Money Mad

Paul Jonas — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:57:54 GMT

The track regarded by many as the finest UK rap single of all time

Youngblood Brass Band Euro Tour

Paul Jonas — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:09:12 GMT

France, UK & Belgium

Stream the New London Posse Single in Full

Paul Jonas — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:33:25 GMT

New remixes plus one previously unreleased track

London Posse

Paul Jonas — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:10:10 GMT

UK rap pioneers

Alice Russell iTunes NYC Instore & NPR Broadcast

Paul Jonas — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:47:00 GMT

Whilst she is over in the US Alice Russell is hitting the iTunes store in NYC for a free performance on May 11 at 3pm, as well as perfroming a show for WXPN and NPR in Philadelphia (to be broadcast live on NPR) on May 10 at noon.

Check her performing ‘Heartbreaker’ on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic on May 3rd

Hot 8 Brass Band - Tombstone Insight

Paul Jonas — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:19:43 GMT

Hear Trumpeter Terrell Batiste chat about the new album ‘Tombstone’ and more in this mini doc

Ty - Let's Start Video Premiered by Okayplayer

Paul Jonas — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:47:52 GMT

Next single out 10th June

Unfold Radio - Sun 5th May 2013

Paul Jonas — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:37:28 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 5th May 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

New Hot 8 Brass Band Single 'Milwaukee Fat / Hot 8 Shit' OUT NOW

Paul Jonas — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:44:52 GMT

New album ‘Tombstone’ drops 20th May

Milwaukee Fat / Hot 8 Shit

Paul Jonas — Sun, 05 May 2013 23:32:41 GMT

Two stunning new original songs from the Hot 8 Brass Band

Soundwave Brighton Launch Party Sunday 5th May

Paul Jonas — Fri, 03 May 2013 08:54:43 GMT

5 for 4 ticket offer for Soundwave Festival for TT fans

Wrongtom Meets Deemas J Mini Tour

Paul Jonas — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:42:02 GMT

Leeds, Oxford, London feel the vibes

Alice Russell Makes US TV Debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Paul Jonas — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:18:49 GMT

See ‘Heartbreaker Part 2’ & ‘For A While’

Alice Russell "Hard And Strong" Officially Out Now

Rosie — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:19:48 GMT

Plus remixes from Typesun and LTMDTW

Harleighblu is MistaJam's Jam Hot on BBC 1Xtra

Rosie — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:58:28 GMT

“Enough Now” to be played on each show this week

Unfold Radio - Sun 28th April 2013

Paul Jonas — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:33:31 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 28th April 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Hard And Strong

Paul Jonas — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:00:06 GMT

Ty 'Let's Start' Video MTV Base Exclusive

Paul Jonas — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:44:33 GMT

New single out June 10th

Wrongtom Meets Deemas J 'Superteng' video

Paul Jonas — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:56:37 GMT

Watch Deemas boxing Tom’s mum

Alice Russell "Hard And Strong" + Remixes

Rosie — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:26:20 GMT

Buy it now exclusively on the Etch Shop (Official release 29th Apr)

Unfold Radio - Sun 21st April 2013

Paul Jonas — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:31:49 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 21st April 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Record Store Day 2013

Paul Jonas — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 06:08:43 GMT

Go forth to your local store and be merry

Success (RSD)

Paul Jonas — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:38:42 GMT

An exclusive upfront and brand new solo track from Rodney P feat. Harleighblu

Black Gold (RSD)

Paul Jonas — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:22:28 GMT

Four brand new tracks, all of which are appearing on vinyl for the first time!

Harleighblu - Enough Now [video]

Paul Jonas — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:24:18 GMT

Record Store Day special

Nostalgia 77 at The Jazz Cafe 24th May

Paul Jonas — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:02:43 GMT

Hear music from his new album

Hear The New Harleighblu Track Now

Paul Jonas — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:24:20 GMT

As played twice in a row by Mistajam last night on BBC 1xtra

Hear Brand New Harleighblu Tonight on Mistajam

Paul Jonas — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:21:31 GMT

Plus an interview, listen in live on BBC 1xtra from 7pm

Unfold Radio - Sun 14th April 2013

Paul Jonas — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:25:27 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 14th April 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

London Posse - Gangster Chronicles: The Definitive Collection

Paul Jonas — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:48:26 GMT

Mini Documentary now on YouTube

The Bamboos Nominated for APRA Award

Paul Jonas — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:08:48 GMT

‘I Got Burned’ feat Tim Rogers up for ‘Song of the Year’

Classic Track - Still Into You

Rosie — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:23:13 GMT

The debut track from Kylie Auldist’s debut album ‘Still Life’ – “Still Into You” is a slice of soul that sounds fresh as ever.

Ty Radio Interviews with Huey Morgan & DJ 279

Paul Jonas — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:09:25 GMT

BBC 6 Music & Choice FM

Ty 'Kick Snare And An Idea Part 1' OUT NOW

Paul Jonas — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:27:06 GMT

Single launch Wednesday 10th April at Jazz Cafe

Unfold Radio - Sun 7th April 2013

Paul Jonas — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:32:04 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 7th April 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Kick Snare And An Idea Part 1

Paul Jonas — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:20:11 GMT

First of two singles under the “Kick Snare And An Idea” banner, from the Mercury nominated producer & rapper

Alice Russell to Appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Paul Jonas — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:35:51 GMT

US tour dates and Glastonbury announced

Youngblood Brass Band

Paul Jonas — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:50:27 GMT

Nine piece ensemble of hip hop, brass band, improv & punk

Youngblood Brass Band Sign to Tru Thoughts

Paul Jonas — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:36:06 GMT

See new video for first single ’20 Questions’

Wrongtom Meets Deemas J 'Superteng' OUT NOW

Paul Jonas — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:05:34 GMT

“Superteng”, out now, is the second single from the ‘In East London’ album by Wrongtom Meets Deemas J. Released September 2012 on Tru Thoughts, the LP gained massive props across the media, from the likes of Steve Lamacq, Huey Morgan and Don Letts on BBC 6Music, to John Kennedy (XFM) and The Heatwave (Rinse) through to MOJO, Q, The Wire, Resident Advisor, Clash, CMU, The Quietus, Big Issue and beyond.

This digital single package highlights the album cut “Superteng”, plus Extended, Instrumental and A Cappella versions, and two new remixes putting a contemporary club-orientated spin on Wrongtom’s reverb heavy, old-school dub production style: Deemas J’s old-time rave cohorts Scoop, Alter Ego & Rico come with the UK bass; and one half of Fuzzbox Inc, Mo’ Matic, drops the tempo to indulge in some hip hop head nodding.

As big as bonus tracks come, this release also brings a huge Benny Page Remix of much loved previous single “Jump + Move + Rock”, which ramps up this groove laden, charismatic hype track in the direction of the peak time drum & bass dancefloors.

Buy it from iTunes, Amazon, Juno or direct from us

Unfold Radio - Sun 31st March 2013

Paul Jonas — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:14:53 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 31st March 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Superteng

Paul Jonas — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:09:20 GMT

Second single from ‘In East London’ includes remixes from Benny Page, Mo’Matic & Scoop, Alter Ego & Rico

Hot 8 Brass Band Need Your Help!

Paul Jonas — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:50:45 GMT

Documentary on the cards

Tru Thoughts Boat Party at Soundwave Croatia

Paul Jonas — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:25:58 GMT

Monday 22nd July with Quantic & Anchorsong

Unfold Radio - Sun 24th March 2013

Paul Jonas — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:12:18 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 24th March 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Bank Holiday Weekend in Brighton

Paul Jonas — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:21:15 GMT

Hint to support Gilles Peterson on 28th March

Unfold Radio - Sunday 17th March 2013

Paul Jonas — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:02:04 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 17th March 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Record Store Day 20th April 2013

Paul Jonas — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:07:11 GMT

Black Gold 12” & Rodney P 7”

Natural Self Mix for Solid Steel

Paul Jonas — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:06:32 GMT

As part of their 25th Anniversary, Solid Steel invited Natural Self for a mix, which includes tracks from his new album ‘Neon Hurts My Eyes’, including his great version of Laurie Anderson’s ‘O Superman’.

Stream / download below. The first half of the mix is by Fink.

Buy it now from iTunes Amazon, Juno or direct from us.

Alice Russell 'Heartbreaker Part 2 (Gospel A Capella)'

Paul Jonas — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:17:49 GMT

Recorded live in a disused chapel

Yannah Valdevit 'Western Horizons' OUT NOW

Paul Jonas — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:15:15 GMT

Single includes two brand new tracks

Western Horizons

Paul Jonas — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:57:22 GMT

Second single to be lifted from ‘Equilibrium’, the debut solo LP from the Croatian singer, songwriter, producer and pianist

Classic Track - It's Real (Lack Of Afro Remix)

Rosie — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:04:08 GMT

With Hot 8 Brass Band making waves all over right now, we thought we’d treat you to this classic remix by Lack Of Afro of an early track, “It’s Real”. Played recently by Craig Charles (BBC 6Music) alongside a Hot 8 interview, it’s about time everybody owned this beauty.

Ty 'Like You Never' Added to BBC 6 Music Playlist

Paul Jonas — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:46:12 GMT

Single out April 8th

Natural Self 'Neon Hurts My Eyes' OUT NOW

Paul Jonas — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:35:04 GMT

Electronic music with warmth and heart, a sense of being at once futuristic and nostalgic

Unfold Radio - Sun 10th March 2013

Paul Jonas — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:38:31 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 10th March 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Neon Hurts My Eyes

Paul Jonas — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:17:53 GMT

Electronic music with warmth and heart, a sense of being at once futuristic and nostalgic

Hear Alice Russell's Insight Into All The Tracks on 'To Dust'

Paul Jonas — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:19:44 GMT

Stream now on Spotify

Quantic USA DJ Tour

Paul Jonas — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 09:50:49 GMT

May1st-10th

Tru Thoughts at Koko - the Video

Paul Jonas — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:04:45 GMT

Missed our London showcase? Catch all the best bits…

Zed Bias presents Yannah Valdevit 'Western Horizons' [video]

Paul Jonas — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:03:38 GMT

Single out 18th March with two new tracks featuring Lay-Far

Unfold Radio - Sun 3rd March 2013

Paul Jonas — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:59:57 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 3rd March 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Hidden Orchestra 'Archipelago Mix'

Paul Jonas — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:02:01 GMT

Epic next installment in Joe Acheson’s amzaing mix series

Alice Russell 'To Dust' is Album of the Day on BBC 6 Music

Paul Jonas — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:25:05 GMT

Hear music from it all day long

Hidden Orchestra 'Fourth Wall / The Revival' OUT NOW

Paul Jonas — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:41:37 GMT

New mix going online this week

Alice Russell 'To Dust' OUT NOW!

Paul Jonas — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:28:54 GMT

Worldwide apart from the USA

To Dust

Paul Jonas — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:09:24 GMT

Fifth solo album from the much loved soul and blues singer-songwriter

Fourth Wall / The Revival

Paul Jonas — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:09:15 GMT

Digital double A side feat. one stunning cut from Archipelago, and lifts the lid on a previously unreleased track

Alice Russell to play instores in both London & Brighton

Paul Jonas — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:52:03 GMT

Feb 25th in Brighton / March 6th in London

Stream the new Alice Russell album in full via Spotify

Paul Jonas — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:23:39 GMT

UK & Australia only

Unfold Radio - Sun 17th February 2013

Paul Jonas — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:19:23 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 17th February 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Natural Self 'Machine' Single OUT NOW!

Paul Jonas — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:31:50 GMT

New album drops 11th March

Machine / The Valleys

Paul Jonas — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:06:17 GMT

The first official single from Natural Self’s upcoming album ‘Neon Hurts My Eyes’

Natural Self Album Launch

Paul Jonas — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:02:55 GMT

19th March, Servant Jazz Quarters, London

Alice Russell Live from Maida Vale

Paul Jonas — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:04:15 GMT

BBC 6 Music Live,

Unfold Radio - Sun 10th February 2013

Paul Jonas — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:36:20 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 10th February 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Ghost Town / Steamin' Blues 7"

Paul Jonas — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:47:45 GMT

Limited to 200 copies in the UK, exclusive to Etch Shop

Natural Self Premieres 'Machine' via Line Of Best Fit

Paul Jonas — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:50:58 GMT

Single out Feb 18th

Grab a free download from Alice Russell

Paul Jonas — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:20:21 GMT

Featured on Clash and BBC 6 Music

Quantic, Alice Russell & Anchorsong to play Soundwave 2013

Paul Jonas — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:13:26 GMT

18-22 July, Croatia

Tru Thoughts at Koko... a few weeks to go!

Paul Jonas — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:02:55 GMT

Sat Feb 23rd, calling all Tru Thoughts crew

Unfold Radio - Sun 4th February 2013

Paul Jonas — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:54:14 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 4th February 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Take The Space Trane today

Paul Jonas — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:00:28 GMT

New album from MdCL & the Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra

Take The Space Trane (with The Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra)

Paul Jonas — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:30:05 GMT

Big orchestral jazz grooves with a nod to club productions for a modern, experimental take on the big band sound

Classic Track - All That (Natural Self Remix)

Rosie — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:18:55 GMT

A gem from the Tru Thoughts vaults – Natural Self’s swinging retro jazz styled remix of Lizzy Parks’ great song “All That”

MdCL & the Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra Premiere 'Heaven'

Paul Jonas — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:34:40 GMT

via Soul Bounce, album out next week

Hot 8 Brass Band Announce UK & Ireland Tour

Paul Jonas — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:59:23 GMT

Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Dublin, London and more

Unfold Radio - Sun 27th January 2013

Paul Jonas — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:42:29 GMT

Unfold with Robert Luis
Sunday 27th January 10pm-12am
Juice 107.2 fm

Quantic & Alice Unveil 'Magdalena' Video

Paul Jonas — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:54:05 GMT

Premiere via Wax Poetics

6 Music Live At Maida Vale, with Alice Russell

Paul Jonas — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:53:23 GMT

Saturday 9th February

Harleighblu Signs to Tru Thoughts

Paul Jonas — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:34:38 GMT

Album produced by Joe Buhdha due in Spring / Summer

gigs: Youngblood Brass Band Thu 23-05-2013 Fiddlers United Kingdom

2013-05-23T19:30:00+02:00

Youngblood Brass Band

19:30 - 23:30 Thu 23-05-2013

Venue: Fiddlers Fiddlers Club Willway Street Bedminster Bristol United Kingdom

Gigs & Tour Dates

For tickets and more information on these gigs and tours ring the venues listed.

gigs: Tru Thoughts Club Session Fri 24-05-2013 Meadowlands Festival UK

2013-05-24T12:15:00+02:00

Tru Thoughts Club Session

Rodney P, Hint & Anchorsong. Plus over the weekend live performances from Ty and Nostalgia 77

12:15 - 23:45 Fri 24-05-2013

Venue: Meadowlands Festival Glynde Place Lewes East Sussex East Sussex UK

Tru Thoughts present

Tru-Thoughts and Zebra Traffic present a series of one off club nights and events featuring live acts and DJ’s from both labels

gigs: Tru Thoughts Club Session Fri 24-05-2013 Meadowlands Festival UK

2013-05-24T12:15:00+02:00

Tru Thoughts Club Session

Rodney P, Hint & Anchorsong. Plus over the weekend live performances from Ty and Nostalgia 77

12:15 - 23:15 Fri 24-05-2013

Venue: Meadowlands Festival Glynde Place Lewes East Sussex East Sussex UK

Gigs & Tour Dates

For tickets and more information on these gigs and tours ring the venues listed.

gigs: Nostalgia 77 Fri 24-05-2013 Jazz Cafe United Kingdom

2013-05-24T19:30:00+02:00

Nostalgia 77

19:30 - 23:30 Fri 24-05-2013

Venue: Jazz Cafe 5 Parkway Camden London London United Kingdom

Gigs & Tour Dates

For tickets and more information on these gigs and tours ring the venues listed.

gigs: Ty Sat 25-05-2013 Meadowlands Festival UK

2013-05-25T15:30:00+02:00

15:30 - 23:30 Sat 25-05-2013

Venue: Meadowlands Festival Glynde Place Lewes East Sussex East Sussex UK