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  • The art of the record sleeve: Short interview with Openmind

    The art of the record sleeve: Short interview with Openmind

    Openmind recently designed the sleeve for forthcoming King Cannibal’s excellent 12” Murder Us/Virgo. The unusual imagery sparked my curiosity, so I asked Strictly Kev (AKA Openmind) whether he would be happy to answer a few questions about it. What was the brief for King Cannibal sleeve? I don't think there was one, Dylan sent me the tracks and we decided that whilst Aragami style was great that we shouldn't follow it or copy it because A) it was done by someone else who probably...

    Tom Central, Feb 26, 2009

  • Harmonic 313

    Harmonic 313

    One of Keep UP! favourite Producer Mark Pritchard (aka Harmonic 313) is throwing a party to celebrate the release of his new album on WARP at Plastic People London this thursday 19th Feb. The legendary Plastic People sound system is THE place to experience Mark's detroit/UK bass masterpiece album in optimal sonic conditions! Tom Central has just been added to the line up and will be warming up things in style, so expect the latest Keep Up! dubs to test the sound system and make these...

    Ave Blast, Feb 19, 2009

  • Roll up, roll up

    Roll up, roll up

    Come and getcher Keep Up! T-Shirts. After months of credit-crunch busting saving, we've gone and got some tees made and we're taking orders. Fruit of the Loom cotton, screened by Fifth Column T-Shirts (thanks guys) and available in Emerald, Sky Blue, Red and White with black print. Sizes are M, L and XL. If you'd like one of these tees - which by the way are limited to 50 - then get in touch. Payment for the moment is limited to Paypal. £10 plus postage. Please bear in mind that...

    Tom Central, Feb 2, 2009