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We have an army of selectas who will going live on the digital airwaves everrrry Wednesday night. Hosted by RAMONA head music honcho Jonjo – part of Maribou State Live, so your ears are in good hands.
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RAMONA GAYDIO TAKEOVER
WED 23.08.23
GAYDIO is taking over the Ramona Radio airwaves for a special broadcast in celebration of pride weekend!.
Swing down for the legendary Dave Cooper, of the GAYDIO breakfast show.
Don letts
WED 08.08.23
A London-born film producer, DJ and reggae fusion mainstay, Don Letts was a resident DJ at The Roxy in the ’70s, a member of the post-punk ensemble Big Audio Dynamite in ’80s, and declared by Amy Winehouse as “the only person at Glastonbury who knows about reggae” in 2008. He’s also the brain behind iconic music videos such as The Clash’s ‘London Calling’ and ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go’. Letts won a Grammy for his documentary The Clash: Westway to the World, and continues to infuse his knowledge of reggae in his DJ sets today.
VICTORIA JANE & FRIENDS
WED 19.07.23
Victoria Jane is a singer and presenter on BBC Radio 1. Her show, Radio 1’s Future Soul, showcases R&B, neo-soul and everything in between. When she’s not on the air, she’s making music and building her reputation as one of Manchester’s most exciting new sounds
MOUSE OUTFIT
WED 05.07.23
The Mouse Outfit are a Hip Hop production team and live band from Manchester. They They are back on tour in 2022 performing DJ sets/Soundsystem gigs with MCs and shows with their full 8 piece live band. They will be fronted by MCs Koj and Ayite with special guests at selected locations.
The Mouse Outfit released their third album ‘Jagged Tooth Crook’ in May 2018. Part hip hop production team / part live band / part ever growing collective of musicians and vocalists based in Manchester, UK – The Mouse Outfit continue to bring their brand of jazz influenced boom bap to the masses.
In the past decade, The Mouse Outfit have worked with over 85 musicians, producers and vocalists in the studio and on the stage under The Mouse Outfit banner. To this day, they have remained independent and retained their DIY hip hop sensibilities, self releasing three studio albums and an album of remixes over the last five years. A prolific music video production team – The Mouse Outfit has garnered over 15 million views on their Youtube channel and helped win the band a slew of hardcore fans world wide.
BELLE & SEBASTIAN
WED 07.06.23
Chris Gedders + Richard Colburn from Belle and Sebastian. Belle and Sebastian are a Scottish indie pop band formed in Glasgow in 1996. Led by Stuart Murdoch, the band has released twelve studio albums. They are often compared with acts such as the Smiths and Nick Drake.
RAMONA RADIO Ellen Beth Abdi
WED 31.05.23
Born and bred Mancunian Ellen Beth Abdi brings her eclectic selections to Ramona. As a DJ, producer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Ellen has developed a dynamic sound over the years, dipping into ethereal, electronic pop/soul, potent lyrical themes and alternative sound-worlds
RAMONA RADIO tom veo
WED 24.05.23
Ramona Radio is our weekly Wednesday night session where special Guests Selectas and a dream team of Ramona residents take over the Tipi to share their musical journey for your listening pleasure. ANNNND Frozen and house Margaritas are just £6 ALL NIGHT LONG This Wednesday we have Co-founder of Manchester collective / club night Left & Right, Tom Veo is a multi-genre DJ specialising in Future Beats
808 State
WED 17.05.23
Mancunian electronic pioneers 808 State, known best for genre defining records including:Ninety, Gorgeous, ex:el and Don Solaris, are inspired equally by the haunting of their homecity’s industrial past (and, for that matter, the influence of classic Detroit techno) but still remain true to their career-long focus on what’s to come next…“We’re trying to make a future for other people to immerse themselves in,” says GrahamMassey. “That’s always been a big part of 808 State: these kind of landscapes offuturism.”Originally formed by Massey, Martin Price and Gerald Simpson in 1988, the group’s earlywork was a prominent influence on the UK’s burgeoning acid house scene. 808 State’s firstalbum–Newbuild-is now regarded as a milestone in UK electronica. Quadrastate followedthis and included Pacific State which became an end-of-night anthem at the Haçienda. Thetrack broke out of the dance underground when it was picked up by daytime BBC Radio 1.The band pushed against dance-celebrity culture with intentionally minimalist record sleevesand a reluctance to self-promote. In 1989 Paul Morley signed the band to the ZTT label, andthe first fruit of this partnership, the album Ninety, was awarded 10 out of 10 by the NME.The Guardian declared that with this record, “808 State mapped out the future of club music,utilising techno, ambient and rock…”
UNITED FREEDOM COLLECTIVE
WED 03.05.23
Newly signed to Dama Dama – the imprint founded by Maribou State in 2016 – are United Freedom Collective: an ever-expanding cast of musical artists and friends with a close-knit trio at its core. In late 2020, Mathieu Seynaeve and WaiFung Tsang, musicians as well as clinicians and researchers of psychedelic therapy, met up with music producer and yoga instructor Robbie Redway for a sound journey at a remote barn on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. The result was a set of tracks and practices that shaped the blueprint of what United Freedom Collective is now.
Jayson Wynters
WED 26.04.23
Jayson Wynters is a DJ that is able to combine many genres in one set and make it work. Wynters was first known as a garage MC in Birmingham, before rising to prominence in the city’s underground radio and club scene.
Ben Randm Aka Silver Tongued Rascals
WED 19.04.23
Ben Randm is one of the most exciting and authentic entertainers around at present! With residencies across /manchester including Tariff & Dale, Cottonopolis, Crazy Pedros and Daisy’s to name a few its most likely you’ve danced the night away while he’s been playing in the city over the last 6 years. As a DJ, Radio Host, Stand Up Artist, Creative Writer & Presenter / Live Event Host he looks to connect and offer upbeat uplifting energy to engage people and resonate with their inner joy via these various mediums! His outlook is to always offer great entertainment in a refreshing unique positive manner adding his own personal flair and style that has a magical draw to his infectious energy. No event or occasion he is part of is ever dull or quickly forgotten! He makes memorable moments across these various creative platforms which stand the test of time and spark the souls of those who witness it – although he is the one writing this and I am slightly biased His latest project sees him stepping into his songwriter-frontman persona for eagerly anticipated new band on the scene ‘Silver Tongued Rascals’
ANDREA TROUT
WED 12.04.23
Andrea Ahimie-Carthy may tell you she spins for fun- but don’t let that fool you. A lack of the usual ego associated with those serious chaps who stand behind turntables making equally serious faces while tweaking their beards, makes her prone to underestimate a passionate, educated, heartfelt and un-hackneyed approach to music. With deep house, disco, soul and funk at its core, Andrea’s open mindedness impacts on inevitably unhinged dancers and beard stroking listeners alike.
JUMPIN JACK FROST
WED 05.04.23
The influences on Jumpin Jack Frost’s career from the sound system scene of the Caribbean migrants in South London is profound. It is these pioneers who are responsible for his deep love for music. Travel forward to 1985, the DJ we know today as Jumpin’ Jack Frost is born, at the tender age of 18. Frost cut his teeth in the house scene of the 80’s; mixing funk, hip hop and original Breakbeats. Frost soon joins the acid house circuit during its inception, via the renowned Carwash parties, and becomes a prominent presence on the scene alongside other DJ’s, such as Fabio, Grooverider, Bryan Gee and Pete Stewart.
THE KOZUBRIK BROS
WED 22.03.23
Manchester DJ warriors and Brothers in Arms Dom and Nick join us on the radio along with their thousands of hours of experience DJing in just about any venue in the city with a pair of decks. Expect an eclectic mix of music ranging from Dom’s impressive selection of Balaeric deep-cuts to Nicks superb latin dancefloor jams.
BEN PEARCE
WED 15.03.23
It’s been a fascinating journey for Ben Pearce so far; his prowess as a producer has led to an exhaustive list of accolades, plaudits from his peers and idols alike, and taken him around the globe on tour and made him a house hold name. 2018 Saw acclaimed remixes for acts such as Depeche Mode and Rag n’ Bone Man amongst others which affirmed Bens prowess as a respected remixer. With 2019 and a record deal with Skint BMG, spawning’ Fireproof’ which garnered over 1 million +streams and his most played Radio 1 record in time. The story is still being written, with Ben’s own cosmic adventure providing the inspiration for his touching new body of work, as he continues to create his own destiny. Join him as he tears up the rulebook, proving that it’s possible to do it your own way, at your own pace and by your own definition of success…
THE KTNA
WED 08.03.23
The KTNA wear their heart on their sleeve and channel an unapologetically strong, northern spirit into their craft. Twin sisters born in Kenya, raised and now residing in Manchester, Hope and Millie Katana weave their candid lyrics around unique productions to create music which demands to be noticed. At 26 they have already achieved more than most, beginning their singing career on CBBC show Clash before catching the attention of TV executives who cast them in the long running BBC drama, Waterloo Road. Their debut EP Life Under Siege, kickstarted their musical project in March 2019, going on to receive support from the likes of Clash, The Fader, tmrw Mag, and BBC 1xtra.
MIKE JOYCE
WED 01.03.23
Drummer, DJ, Radio Presenter, Award Show Host, Voice-over Artist, Charity Patron, Guest Speaker.
Esteemed drummer and respected Mancunian, Mike Joyce rose to fame as the drummer in The Smiths; the definitive British indie rock band of the 80s and still adored today. He now DJs around the world alongside presenting radio shows. We cannot wait to welcome him to the Ramona turntables.
RICH REASON
WED 22.02.23
If you’ve been raving in Manchester then you’ll likely know about the events HIT & RUN put on, and you’ll probably have heard of the founder Rich Reason. As someone who came to the city in 2004 with the aim of DJing on the circuit for a year, Rich Reason has since spent 17 years building a name for himself and his brand.
Originating in Oxford, HIT & RUN he has become one of the most respected bass music promoters in Manchester with a reputation for booking eccentric line-ups featuring everything from Cookie Monsta and James Blake, to the first ever LSB B2B Calibre set and a special resurrection of Calibre’s link up with Shadow Demon Coalition.
We cannot wait to have the main man down to share his music delights with us.
K.O.G
WED 15.02.23
Kweku Sackey aka K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana) is a multi-dimensional creative force, combining exquisite writing skills with shamanistic live performance, fierce raps, perfectly on pitch singing across a massive vocal range and some absolutely wicked dance moves. Not to mention his skills as a percussionist, arranger, bandleader and art director. A true poet and storyteller, he uses a mix of English, Pidgin and Ga to paint sonic pictures that reach deep into the souls of everyone ready to listen.
LA DISCOTHÈQUE
WED 08.02.23
La Discothèque Boss Takeover
‘We are Family, I’ve got all my Sisters with me’
Kat Warburton, Leah Padgett & Sophie Bee, the Queens of Disco running Manchester born club brand ‘La Discothèque’ take over the Ramona airways on Wednesday 8th February to play their vast catalogue of tunes dripping in all things Disco.
ZED BIAS
WED 01.02.23
Zed Bias is the main musical alter-ego of the Manchester based producer Dave Jones. One of the founders of breakbeat garage, the prolific and innovative Jones is also well known under his Maddslinky moniker as a forefather of dubstep.
In 2000 Jones entered the Official UK Singles Chart as Zed Bias with the “Neighbourhood” single, widely regarded as one of the all time classic UK Garage tracks. The first full Zed Bias LP ‘Experiments With Biasonics’ came out in 2007, gaining immense acclaim and cementing the Zed Bias name at the forefront of the club scene.
Alongside remixes for Whitney Houston, Destiny’s Child, The Streets, Kosheen and Gabrielle, Zed was instrumental in the formation of an alternative urban scene that was more about the music than fashion brands. In 2001 he was nominated for ‘Best Garage Act’ at the MOBO Awards. After achieving relative commercial success in the UKG scene, Dave was signed to EMI music publishing in 2001, and worked with people such as Miss Dynamite, Amy Winehouse, Ray Gaskins and Mpho Skeef.
MARWAN
WED 25.01.23
Adopted Mancunian hailing from London, Marwan has a strong grasp on grooves. From RnB & Reggae to Funk & House. A repetoir of music built over years of supporting & contributing to MCRs nightlife. Expect a crate digging experience.
GLUE70
WED 18.01.23
Glue70 is a Manchester based Electronic producer, crafting bass heavy beats with punchy, energetic drums and potent melodies. He can be frequently heard spinning records across some of the biggest venues in Manchester alongside artists such as Barry Can’t Swim and Rich Reason and he releases music on Manchesters own record label ‘AdHoc records’. We can’t wait to see where he takes us on our own musical journey live on Ramona Radio.
MOOVIN FESTIVAL
WED 28.12.22
Ramona Radio – End Of Year Finale. We’re so proud of our weekly Radio show. Now in its 5th series! Our end of year finale is a massvie party. BBC 6Music & Fun Lovin Criminal Huey Morgan takes over the party alongside Manchesters own Moovin Festival DJs.
IRFAN RAINY
WED 21.12.22
Irfan has been one of Manchester’s most respected purveyors of groove music since 1986. From Brazilian Funk to Detroit Techno, Afrobeat to Hip Hop, Irfam has a collection that is second to none. Selecta set spectacular from The Rainy City’s Groove Master numero uno.
THE SOCIAL SERVICE
WED 14.12.22
The Social Service is a not-for-profit, local Mancunian party – brought to you on vinyl only with love by Ladybeige and friends. They have been providing underground pub rave vibes to party goers for over 10 years and now we welcome them to grace the decks on Ramona Radio.
DOODLE
WED 07.12.22
SLOWPO
WED 30.11.22
Introducing Slowpo, whether he’s behind the decks or organising the function, once you’ve seen him play you won’t forget his name.
From his array of edits spanning from a range of genres, Slowpo knows how to keep the energy high and the wheel ups coming!
Jimmy Turnbull & Julie Williams
WED 23.11.22
Jimmy Turnbull is an Aussie DJ & Producer based in Manchester UK. From Acid baselines to disco strings, Jimmy’s sets are about coming together and good times. Unafraid of a powerhouse vocal he’ll take you to church before making you a sinner. Expect to hear soul, disco and house influences with plenty of curve balls to keep things Interesting.
Julie Wills is part of the Disco Mums collective as well as a solo DJ in her own right. She’s stacked up many years of club and festival experience (on both side of the decks!) including sets at We Out Here Festival, The White Hotel. Homoelectric, The Social Service, Suffragette City, Red laser, Back to Basics and Electric Elephant in Croatia. Julie’s monthly show on Reform Radio ‘Out Since Friday’ showcases some of Manchester’s best loved DJs and party crews. Expect disco to soulful house, deep house to acid house, and lots more in between. Genre bending to get the best out of each moment.
KENNY KEN
WED 16.11.22
ALETHA
WED 09.11.22
Hailing from Manchester, Aletha has become a heavyweight on the UK DJ circuit. She’s just as comfortable meandering through blissed-out ambient and jazz, in its many forms, as she is shelling out electro, acid, jungle and breaks in a dark room. This versatility is exactly why she’s had such a meteoric rise in the last few years. As well as playing at a lengthy list of venues and festivals across Europe, when at home you can find her channeling her wealth of musical finds through her monthly radio shows on Sable and Melodic Distraction. Catch her at Ramona Radio, and see what all the fuss is about.
JAMIE BULL
WED 02.11.22
Jamie Bull, City Life DJ of the Year, resident at Homoelectric, and former resident at the LGBTQ mecca SpeedQueen in Leeds joins us for Ramona Radio. Jamie has packed dancefloors across Europe, with stints at Space in Ibiza, V Festival, the Isle of Wight Festival and Love International in Croatia, as well as regular appearances at London’s Dalston Superstore, Feel It, and XOYO. His 10 year career at Galaxy radio gave him a great ear for a hit, and after over a decade of listening to new music he knows exactly what works and, more importantly, what doesn’t. Jamie’s passion for his art has seen him work his way up from committed clubber, to flyering for his favourite clubs, to DJing around the world. With a pedigree like his, it’s no surprise that dancers elected him president of the dancefloor.
TONN PIPER
WED 26.10.22
As the official MC / Host for Andy C, Manchester born and bread Tonn reps Manchester all over the Globe, often playing 2-3 countries and sometimes even 2-3 continents in a week.
Andy C and Tonn Piper have been the headline DNB combo for the last 10 years. Bringing power to the line ups from Burning Man to Glastonbury, Wembley to Sydney Opera House.
MEME GOLD
WED 19.10.22
London Born, Manchester-based Meme Gold is a DJ, Designer, and creative draws on her west African and Caribbean heritage blossoming an eclectic taste, spanning R&B, Afro Dance, Soul, Jazz & everything in between.
PETER HOOK (DJ SET)
WED 12.10.22
Mancunian Music Royalty. Pete is best known as the bassist and co-founder of the rock bands Joy Division and New Order, Hook formed the band which was to become Joy Division with Bernard Sumner in 1976. Following the death of lead singer Ian Curtis in 1980, the band reformed as New Order, and Hook played bass with them until 2007. He is currently the lead singer and bassist for Peter Hook and the Light who are currently touring across Europe.
Ramona Radio session don’t get much bigger than this. Can you even imagine the record collection 🙂 12th October!
STEP BACK (BREAKBEAT CULTURE)
WED 05.10.22
Way back when, from 98 to 2004. Step Back was Manchesters biggest bi-montly rave at Manchester Academy. Dedicated to 90s original breakbeat culture. Notorious for all night long, sell out sessions from the world of breakbeat, house, jungle and hardcore.
From LTJ Bukem to The Prodigy. Josh Wink to Shy FX, Stanton Warriors to Billy Nasty and everyone in between. Step Back was Manchesters hands in the air showcase of original breakbeat culture. The history of dance.
James Holroyd / Dave Beer / Back 2 Basics
WED 28.09.22
Europe’s longest running legendary weekly club night Back To Basics is now 30 years old and STILL going strong.
We welcome long time residents James Holroyd and Dave beer to Ramona Radio.
James Holroyd should need know intro to dance heads. The original Bugged Out resident,Back To Basics resident and the Chemical Brothers tour DJ. Say no more. Salute!
Dave Beer is the legendary promoter of Europes longest running party. Dubbed ‘King of Clubs’ by Mixmag. Part musical genius, part promoter. Dave is one of the original and most successful club world entrepreneurs.
Bring the noise boys.
GINA BREEZE
WED 21.09.22
Trailblazin’ producer & DJ who’s earnt her DJ stripes. From an early residency at the legendary ‘SpeedQueen’ in Leeds to The Warehouse Project.
Now a driving force of HomoElectic & HomoBloc Gina now drops sonic booms all over the shop. NYC, Berlin, Paris, Ibiza, Lyon, Croatia, Helsinki and beyond. She’s been racking up the airmiles and now Gina is taking over the airwaves on 21st Sept.
See ya on’t Ramona Radio.
SKITTLES
WED 14.09.22
Poet, creator, and wordsmith. Skittles is a famed for bringing much needed humour, honesty and humility to hip hop.
As part of the Levelz crew he gained cult status after dropping album ‘Poor On Purpose’ Skittles established himself as one of the key figures in a blossoming Manchester rap scene.
EVERYTHING EVERYTHING
WED 07.09.22
The definitive art rock band. Together now since 2007.
Noted for their eclectic sound and complex, sociopolitical lyrics, the band have released six albums to date – 2010’s Man Alive, 2013’s Arc, 2015’s Get to Heaven, 2017’s A Fever Dream, 2020’s Re-Animator and 2022’s Raw Data Feel – and have been widely critically acclaimed.
Now twice been shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize and has received five nominations for Ivor Novello Awards.
Taking over the Tipi Weds 7th Sept. Book a table
INTERPLANETARY CRIMINAL
WED 31.08.22
Infamous sets of 2 step, techno and breakbeat have seen this local lad added to every line up in the galaxy post lockdown, even launching his own label ATW Records.
Mixmag credits him with helping to further the resurgence of UK Garage – introducing a new generation to the bouncy bangers and nostalgic feel of the 90s dancefloor.
Big things agwan! The Interglalactic one stops by to smash out all the music that made him.
BILL BREWSTER
WED 24.08.22
The legendary Bill Brewster is a record collector, DJ, writer and Grimsby Town supporter. He’s the author of four books (with pioneering hip hop DJ Frank Broughton), including seminal ‘Last Night A DJ Saved My Life’, and previously worked as Editor at MixMag USA.
Bill was a founding resident DJ at Fabric in London, and also ran the legendary Low Life parties for over 20 years. Basically, this man knows his dance music. He’s swinging thru specifically to run rhythm track, and we can’t wait.
MICA MILLAR
WED 17.08.22
THE British Soul Star of the moment. Mica has had a crazy 2022, dropping her first album to global acclaim and then announcing plans to headline both the MCR Albert Hall & London’s Jazz Cafe this September. Described as “one of the best vocalists in the UK” by BBC Introducing, the Soul newcomer is already fiercely championed by a slew of highly esteemed collaborators and tastemakers across the UK and US.
A master of her craft, we’re proud that the incredibly talented Mica is coming to take over our gaff (before she takes over the world). All power to you, Mica.
MIKEY D.O.N
WED 10.08.22
A frequent selector here at Ramona and our sister venue The Firehouse. A real legend in the music scene, Mikey started his career at a very early age – 1986 saw Mikey and his older brother start rap group KRISPY 3 who were one of the first UK Hip Hop acts to do BBC Radio 1 Sessions for ‘Sir’ John Peel, Steve Lamacq & Jo Whiley. Since 1985 he has been MC’ing and spinning with the likes Lee Scratch Perry, David Rodigan and Dillinger, Hip Hop acts Big Daddy Kane, Slum Village and Roots Manuva, funk groups like Roy Ayers and Breakestra, and D&B/Junglist legends Nicky Blackmarket, Aries, and DJ Hype.
People’s biggest mistake trying to pigeonhole Mikey as a Reggae DJ – and they couldn’t be more mistaken. Mikey simply loves spinning great records to the masses, whether Reggae, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, Boogie, Disco, Acid House, Rave, Jungle, D&B, Jazz, or even Pop music. When rocking a club from behind the turntables, or just holding the mic, there’s no doubt Mikey D.O.N. is THE force to be reckoned with!
ANDY BURNHAM
WED 03.08.22
Yes the mayor! Andy swings in for pizza quite a bit so we asked him if he fancied DJing. Obviously he said he’d absolutely love to!
Expect lots of New Order, Manchester classics and 90’s summer Jams from the Manchester Mayor himself. Bring the party Burnham. You got this.
SUPERNATURE DISCO
WED 27.07.22
Supernature Disco is a DJ Collective playing house and disco in Manchester and beyond. Dedicated to the party.
Resident DJs:
BB
Richie V
James Greenwood
Rob Jones
Adam Shelton
WED 20.07.22
GIles Smith (Secret Sundaze)
WED 13.07.22
Chimpo
WED 06.07.22
Chimpo is the UKs music legacy personified. His legendary DJ sets take in all the genres created within the UK and all of the influences that inform them. Hailing from Manchester, he comes from a long line of musical innovators and you can hear this in his output. He works as a triple threat; production, DJing and vocalist. Unlimited by genres means you can find his work in drum & bass, Grime, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Dubstep and everything in between. His authenticity is further solidified by those he has worked with in those genres; Zed Bias, Calibre, Dub Phizix, Skeptical, Big Narstie, Footsie & Trigga all count as collaborators. He has also released music with Exit Records, Metalheadz, Stripes, Sidestepper & Soul and counts himself as part of infamous crews Levelz and Richie Brains.
Jenna G
WED 29.06.22
Matt White
WED 22.06.22
Matt has been working in the media for the past 2 decades as a presenter & producer. He has worked extensively throughout the UK on numerous Radio, Films & Live events mostly for the BBC. His passions lie in all things food & music as a vast amount of his shows & films feature around his expert topics, his successful FODDER series even received national press coverage for it’s videos of Matt reading bad TripAdvisor reviews of top restaurants to their infamous chefs.
Tom Ravenscroft
WED 15.06.22
Tom Ravenscroft is a British radio presenter and disc jockey. He currently hosts a BBC Radio 6 Music show featuring new and unsigned music, and is the son of the DJ John Peel.
Having started out djing D&B and Jungle parties in Sheffield whilst at University, he has gone on to play his unique selection of tunes, cultivated from nearly 10 years of building his weekly radio show, at all the major music festivals. Glastonbury, Field Day, Worldwide, ADE, Soundcrash, Greenman, Latitude. As well as parties up and down the country.
Tom introduces quality new music to listeners around the globe via a number of projects including his regular Friday night show BBC Radio 6Music.
BLUEDOT + PORIJ
WED 08.06.22
Eggy (vocal and keys), Tommy (vocal and guitar), James (bass) and Tom (drums) are all currently studying in Manchester. They write, record and produce their modern alternative pop sounds in their student house – each member recording parts in their separate studios/bedrooms and then merging the sounds together meticulously, to form their distinctive “oats” sound.
Children of Zeus
WED 01.06.22
Manchester Hip Hop stars.
Children of Zeus is a soul project from two of Manchester’s most respected artists Konny Kon & Tyler Daley. Konny Kon is a DJ, MC and beatmaker best known as one third of Broke’N’English alongside fellow Mancunians DRS and Strategy. Tyler Daley, also known as Hoodman went from being a respected MC and actor to one of the most in demand soul singers of recent times, lending his vocals and writing credits to music from Goldie, LSB, Soul II Soul‘s Caron Wheeler, Lenzman, Lisa Mafia, Bugsy Malone, and more
Richard Cossins
WED 18.05.22
Huxley
WED 11.05.22
Chunky
WED 04.05.22
Editors
WED 27.04.22
Ruby Wood
WED 20.04.22
Ruby is a vocalist and songwriter originally hailing from Huddersfield. Her soulful voice has enabled her to front many different projects including the critically acclaimed Submotion Orchestra which she has been the lead vocalist for since 2009.
Ruby has also toured as the lead vocalist for Bonobo (live band), Nubiyan Twist and achieved a great amount of success with her 1940’s esque vocal trio, The Sugar Sisters.
A gifted topline writer, Ruby has had her voice and songwriting featured on many dance tracks, including features on Franky Wah and GLXY’s most recent albums, as well as having written and recorded with the likes of Linden Jay, Shiftkey, Alfa Mist and Jordan Rakei.
Ruby is now currently working on solo material to be released in the not too distant future.
A Guy Called Gerald
WED 13.04.22
Frank McWeeny
WED 06.04.22
Loz Goddard
WED 30.03.22
WERKHA
WED 23.03.22
DRS
WED 16.03.22
JIMPster
WED 09.03.22
On Wednesday we welcomed one of the most revered house producers/DJs on the scene Jamie AKA Jimpster to Ramona Radio. His labels Freerange Records and Delusions Of Grandeur continue to help break incredible new music which he brings to his DJ sets across the globe. Check out his show via the link below.
CHris massey
WED 02.03.22
Owner of Manchester’s esteemed Sprechen Records and A&R for Paper Disco Chris is one Manchester’s most loved DJs who graced us with his brilliantly diverse mix of records.
Will sumsuch (BBE music)
WED 23.02.22
Curator of prestigious BBE Records, owner of the brilliant Colour and Pitch Records and editor for 5 Magazine Chicago, this week we welcome Will to Ramona Radio.
