And another SoundCloud Mix!

26th February 2010

There is another 6 hour mix on the Mr Scruff SoundCloud page, this time from London Koko on Saturday 20th February 2010. Enjoy!

http://soundcloud.com/mr-scruff/mr-scruff-koko-20th-february-2010

New Mix up on SoundCloud

15th February 2010

Another SoundCloud mix for your listening pleasure, this time a 5 hour session taken from the February 6th gig at the Band On The Wall in Manchester. To have a listen, Click Here! If you enjoy it, please leave comments/feedback. Your thoughts are appreciated!

Fresh Noodles

11th January 2010

My collaboration with Kaidi Tatham, 'Fresh Noodles', is out now digitally & on vinyl this week, as part of a 3-track EP alongside tracks by Andres & Motor City Drum Ensemble. Have a listen to the track here on my SoundCloud page.

You can buy the download now from Juno, Boomkat or iTunes. The vinyl is available from the shop on this website.

 

Happy New Year! Have a listen to my NYE DJ set

4th January 2010

A very happy new year to you! we had a fantastic NYE party at the Band on the Wall in Manchester, and you can listen to 6 hours of my DJ set here on the Scruff SoundCloud Page.

 

 

 

Alice Russell 'Living the life of a dreamer' (Mr. Scruff Remix) single of the week on iTunes!

10th November 2009

My remix of Alice Russell's 'Living the life of a dreamer' is the iTunes single of the week in the UK & Ireland. Click here to get a free download of my remix!

Check out www.alicerussell.com for a list of her live UK gigs in Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Leeds, Brighton & Bristol.

 

Mr. Scruff DJ mix on Soundcloud

22nd September 2009

Mr Scruff live DJ mix from Kødboderne 18, Copenhagen, Sat 19 September 2009 

 

Lunartik in a cup of tea

28th August 2009

I am one of several artists who has customised one of Matt 'Lunartik' JOnes' 'Lunartik In A Cup Of Tea' vinyl toys. See the flyer above for dates & details, and the photo on the right for my effort. More info at Lunartik.com.

Big Chill News

10th August 2009

We had a fantastic time at the 2009 Big Chill, with a bigger & better scruff tea shop (complete with FAT sound system & freshly baked cakes by our wonderchef Reno), in a lovely location by one of the lakes. This year we celebrated the launch of two new teas. The first is the 'Big Chill' tea, with Rooibos, Cinnamon & Pear, and the second is 'Look Lively!' with Lemongrass, Yerba Maté & Mint. Massive thanks to all the tea shop staff, supervisors, sound crew, big chill regulars & the weather for all being so lovely!

Your tea drinking raised £1000 for the Karmi Farm Clinic.

Karmi Farm supports the local community in a remote region of the Himalayan foothills near Darjeeling.  The money will provide continued support for the Karmi clinic and it's local community. Based on Karmi Farm located in N E India in the foothills of the Himalaya on the Sikkim border, the clinic caters for all the local subsistent farmers. The nearest hospital is a 3-4 hour walk away and in most cases has little in the way of medical supplies or, sometimes, even medical staff.

Karmi Farm Clinic is run as a first stop clinic for these people. It frequently has to deal with accidents such as deep machete cuts, dead fall injuries, and other accidents relating to living off the land. In addition to accidents the clinic deals with everyday problems such as scabies, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis and other infections associated with basic living conditions and water shortages.
 

 

Album of the week!

9th July 2009

Keep It Unreal Gold Disc Competition

6th July 2009

To celebrate the release of Keep It Unreal 10th Anniversary CD, we are giving away a personalised Keep It Unreal Gold Disc!

What we need from you is an image that sums up the phrase ‘Keep It Unreal’. To enter this competition, click here!

Rolando 2 out today, featuring Mr. Scruff's Music Shack!

3rd July 2009

Mr. Scruff joins the colourful cast of Rolandos in 'Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid', the new iPhone and iPod Touch App out today. 'Rolando' was considered by many to be one of the best iPhone and iPod Touch games of 2008.

Spanning the high seas on the way to the tropical island of Fontanis, 'Rolando 2' takes players to a beachside retreat set to the tune of Mr. Scruff, who appears in the game as a Rolando! At Mr. Scruff's music shack, gamers can groove to Scruff classics 'Blackpool Roll', 'Spandex Man', 'Fix That Speaker' and 'Sweetsmoke' and buy tracks directly from iTunes.

Many of the songs in the Shack feature on the new remastered 10th anniversary edition of Mr Scruff's 'Keep It Unreal', available now on the shop on this site.

'Rolando 2' is available for both iPhone and iPod Touch from: Apple App Store USA, Apple App Store UK& Ngmoco.

 

Keep It Unreal 10th Anniversary release!

29th June 2009

To celebrate the release of the 10th anniversary of mr scruff's 'keep it unreal' album, ninja tune are very proud to present this special remastered 2cd edition, with a bonus disc containing 6 unreleased tracks from the original studio sessions, as well as some b side action. For the vinyl freaks, we have 2 limited 12" singles, the first with jus jus (vocal/instrumental & accapella versions) plus cheeky & blackpool roll, and the 2nd featuring 3 of the unreleased tracks. We will also be having a special competition, giving you the opportunity to win a personalised 'keep it unreal' gold disc! The release is out now, and we are having a launch party for the album at 'Keep It Unreal' in Manchester on Saturday 4th July.

Mr Scruff & Rolando 2

23rd June 2009

After the amazing success of Rolando, universally acclaimed as one of the best iPhone games (which also featured scruff tunes) Ngmoco asked Mr. Scruff to provide the music for Rolando 2. This edition of the roly poly platform game also includes Mr. Scruff's music shack! to link to this article, click here.

Alice Russell Remix contest

17th June 2009

I have done a remix of a tune from Alice's new album, check it out here, along with loads of other remixes. you will have to register if you are not a member of the alice site, but we would like you to listen to the remixes & vote for ones that you like, to help Alice choose the tracklisting for her upcoming remix album..

 

Bunch Of Keys 12" released Today!

8th June 2009

The eighth & final Ninja Tuna 12”, containing 2 jazzy tracks from the ‘Bonus bait’ CD, is released today. ‘Bunch Of Keys’ is a 10 minute long slow & low jam featuring Kaidi Tatham & Andy Kingslow on Keys & percussion, and ‘Cat & Mouse Version 2’ is a perky uptempo percussive take on the Dubstep/House vibes of the original. As with all the Ninja Tuna 12”s, this one is limited edition, pressed on fat 180g virgin vinyl, and comes with a free download of both tracks. You can buy it from the Scruff shop for a very reasonable £5. Bo!

Gig Mix Downloads

27th May 2009

if you have received a mix download card at a recent gig, please click on the 'download code' icon on this website, and enter your email & code. please bear in mind that it normally takes around 3 days to edit & upload the mix while i am touring, so please bear with us.

Nice Up The Function released today!

6th April 2009

The 7th Ninja Tuna single, ‘Nice Up The Function’ with Roots Manuva, is released today. The single includes the original version, a fat remix, plus 'Listen Up' featuring Broke 'n' English. Full details on the website shop.

To see the video, click here.

 

New Mr Scruff chart on Juno

5th April 2009

Click here to have a look at my top 20 for Juno records..

Crate Digging on radio 4

31st March 2009

Archive on 4 – Beat Mining With The Vinyl Hoover
Saturday 28 March
8.00-9.00pm BBC RADIO 4
How record collectors changed the way we listen to and make music.
 
In this week's Archive on 4, Toby Amies delves into the archives to discover the value and significance of old vinyl. He discovers a network of dealers and buyers, and a world in which a record bought for a few pence at a car boot sale can provide the basis for a best-selling hit.

The appearance of vinyl as a format coincided with a golden age of popular music. For more than 30 years, bits of these old records have been finding their way into new ones, as samples or, more recently, as reissues and lucrative back catalogue. Finding and using old vinyl has often been controversial and has given rise to million-dollar lawsuits. Toby attempts to find out how vinyl's past has shaped and influenced what people are listening to today. Despite newer digital file formats and a global catalogue online, vinyl continues to increase in value. And, as he explores what makes vinyl so valuable, he gets lost in music along the way.

Among the community of record collectors known as "crate diggers" and "beat miners", Toby meets Manchester DJ Mr Scruff. A chance encounter with a couple of records in a charity shop, led him to create his biggest-selling hit to date.

Toby soon realises he is collecting record collectors, getting dusty fingered as he digs out the world's most committed vinyl maniacs with contributions from: DJ Mr Scruff; 45 King; Bob Stanley; Steve Stein (aka Steinski); Aaron Fuchs (Tuff City Records); Coldcut; Pete Waterman; DJ and compilation compiler Keb Darge; funky drummer Idris Muhammad; and B George, the director of the ARChive of Contemporary Music.

To listen again, click here... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00h3x73

Make Us A Brew tea now in Waitrose!

1st March 2009

Those tea-loving people at Waitrose spotted our tea and asked if they could sell it in their shops. Of course we said yes, and now our English Breakfast is available at Waitrose stores all over the country. If it's not in your local one yet, have a word with the manager! 

New Mr Scruff single..'This Way'

23rd February 2009

The 6th Ninja Tuna single features 2 album tracks. 'This Way', featuring the incredible soulful vocals of Pete Simpson, has been fattened up for this 12", with lots more bass. 'Hairy Bumpercress' is another uptempo favourite from the album, a slightly spooky & drunken house wobbler with Jon Thorne on Double bass. The 12"s are pressed on 180g virgin vinyl, and come with a unique code so that you can also download mp3s of both tracks.

'Ninja Tuna' US edition out now!

16th February 2009

The US edition of the 'Ninja Tuna' album is released today! It comes with an extra 10 track 'bonus bait' CD of b sides & unreleased tracks. If you already have the album, the bonus cd is available separately from the Scruff online shop. Also available as a download.

 

 

Mr Scruff Essential Mix!

4th February 2009

I am very pleased to announce that i have a special 2 hour Essential mix, on Radio One, 3-5am on 7th February 2009. It will be available to listen again online for a week afterwards at www.bbc.co.uk/Radio1.

 

 

 

New Mr Scruff single..'Whiplash'

3rd February 2009

The latest single (no. 5 in the Ninja Tuna series) is released on February 9th, but is available now from the scruff shop. All 3 tracks are bass heavy wobblers! The 12" comes with a code, so you can download the 3 tracks for free.

Tracklisting

A Whiplash

B1 Bang the Floor

B2 Cat & Mouse (New Track)

 

 

New Mr Scruff single..'Get On Down'

1st December 2008

The fourth single from 'Ninja Tuna', 'Get On Down' is out now on fat 180g virgin vinyl, as well as limited signed promo cds (only available form this site) & mp3. Also included is 'Hold On' featuring Andreya Triana, and the very wonky new track 'Hold The Dub'.

 

 

 

T'Internet Love For 'Ninja Tuna'

3rd November 2008

Over at Scruff HQ, we're pretty damn chuffed that you lot are enjoying 'Ninja Tuna'.

From nice words overheard at the tea stand at the recent gigs to some lovely postings from internet folk, here's just a few of the people we would now quite happily hug in the street if we saw them...

Jojopops.co.uk

"I bought Mr Scruff’s latest album with high hopes and I was rewarded with gold, pure gold. The warbly bass from Trouser Jazz is there and so is the immaculate roughness of Keep it Unreal..." Read more here

Certified Banger

"The Scruffster has done it again. He's back with a new album. It seems to be out on his own label, a subsidiary of Ninja Tune, called Ninja Tuna! Ah, Mr Scruff, you old japester." Read more here

Re:Up

"On this record I used more synths than previous ones, as opposed to working so much with samples... The fun part is just trying to do things in an unusual manner. Like micing up percussion in the storage shed. Daft little things like using some old crusty keyboard, or throwing things at the keys instead of playing it with your hands." Read more here

Rock The Dub

"...to now hear that his Ninja Tuna album (which features Danny Breaks and Roots Manuva) is out, I'm mad that I had no idea dude was working on new material. In any case, here's a mixtape I just spotted. Dude is a dope DJ, so don't sleep at ALL..." Read more here

Big Shot News Flash

"Big Shot caught up with Mr. Scruff and asked him for the skinny on his latest album, Ninja Tuna, which features collaborations with Quantic, Roots Manuva and Alice Russell, among others..." Read more here

 

Play 'Name That Tuna' & Win VIP Gig Tickets!

21st October 2008

 

3 hour Scruff mix on Giant Step Jukebox

20th October 2008

I have done an exclusive, 2 part 3 hour mix for the Giant step Jukebox. To listen, click here.

Mr Scruff in iDJ magazine

1st October 2008

  The October 2008 issue of iDJ magazine features a scruff interview    & loads of doodles..more info at www.i-dj.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Scruff in the Big Issue

29th September 2008

Keep an eye out for the current Big Issue magazine, with a Scruff cover & Interview.

Its on the cover of London, SW and Welsh editions this week, then North of England on oct 13th and running in Scotland the following week - but not on the cover.

 

 

 

 

New Album Ninja Tuna Released Today!

22nd September 2008

Exciting news; Following three EPs released on Ninja Tuna records, I'm pleased to announce that finally, after six years, I have a new album out! It's called 'Ninja Tuna' and the downloads are available from September 22nd. It features 13 tracks, including collaborations with Quantic, Roots Manuva, Pete Simpson, Danny Breaks, Andreya Triana, Alice Russell, Andy Kingslow & Kaidi Tatham.

From October 6th, you'll be able to pick up CD and special Tuna-shaped 2gb USB fish stick copies, but you can purchase the digital versions at either 320kbps or 192kbps mp3 now by clicking this here link...

Click here to buy the album

For the vinyl junkies, we will continue releasing the 180g virgin vinyl 12"s every two months, with most of the album tracks coming out in this format for maximum fatness!

'Music Takes Me Up' out today

15th September 2008

My latest single, with the amazing Alice Russell on vocals, 'Music Takes Me Up' is out today, Monday 15th September 2008. There are two extra tracks, 'The Clock', and 'Fix That Speaker!' to make a trio of bass heavy, no nonsense (well, actually, some nonsense) funk beasts. The single will be on a FAT 180g virgin vinyl 12" (with a free download of the tracks included), signed promo cd (only available from this site) & download (320kb/s & WAV). Hooray! We have also made a very fruity video...

 

New Mr Scruff & Jazzanova Southport Mix CD

17th July 2008

After a really enjoyable gig at Southport Weekender back in May, I am very excited to announce that myself & Jazzanova have collaborated on the latest Southport Double Mix CD! It is rare that I stick to one type of music for a mix CD or a DJ set, but I have been inspired by so much soul music over the last 25 years that it was a real pleasure to dig into the archive & pull out some of the amazing soul music that has inspired me so much. This mix is my tribute to Southport.

In contrast, Jazzanova serve up a divine deep house & disco platter that represents another side to the event.

For a full tracklisting, click here

Another New Mr. Scruff Single

14th July 2008

My latest single, 'Kalimba/Give Up To get' is released today, on Ninja Tuna records. It is a available NOW on 180g virgin vinyl 12” (with a download of the 2 tracks included) for £5 +p&p, a very limited signed promotional CD single for £4 + p&p, and also downloads of both tracks for £1.50 (192 kb/s) & £1.75 (320 k/s). You can preview both tracks on the audio page of the scruff site (click on the icon at the side to listen).

 

 

New Mr Scruff single..

19th May 2008

Very exciting news..my new single ‘Donkey Ride’ (with Quantic)/’Giant Pickle’ is released today, on Ninja Tuna records. It is a available NOW on 180g virgin vinyl 12” (with a download of the 2 tracks included) for £5 +p&p, a very limited signed promotional CD single for £4 + p&p, and also downloads of both tracks for £1.50 (192 kb/s) & £1.75 (320 k/s). You can preview both tracks on the audio page of the scruff site (click on the icon at the side to listen).


NINJA TUNA!

Ninja Tuna is a collaboration between myself & Ninja Tune records, and will be the home for my next releases. Go to www.ninjatuna.com, where you can buy the single & see the brand new video!

 

New Mr Scruff Mix Online at Milk Audio

9th March 2008

Here is a link to the Milk Audio site, with photos & a recording of the whole night when i played at Revival in Toronto on 15th December 2007!

JANUARY SNAIL!

8th January 2008

Well, it’s that time of year when the shops are full of people fighting over the latest January Sale bargains, coming away with maybe some cheap socks (if you’re lucky) and bruised ribs (if you’re not). Following the violence at last year’s cut price vegetable clearance, we thought it would be a lot more relaxing to have a January Snail on the website shop. Most of the T Shirts are now £10, ladies aprons are now half price, and you can get all 3 mug designs as a bundle for £10. Eek!

Free Scruff Download!

3rd December 2007

Way back in 1997, I recorded the ‘Large Pies’ EP for the now defunct Cup Of Tea records. We are giving you a download of one of the tracks from this long lost release, ‘Naughty Mouse’, to help us test out the new Scruff Website.

Simply click here , enter your login details, and you will be taken to the download page. If you are not a member of the scruff site, click on the 'newsletter' on the bottom right of this screen, and you can join right now!
When you have downloaded the track, let us know what you think on the forum . All feedback is appreciated, as it helps us get stuff right more often!

SCRUFF MIXES ON THE RADIO THIS WEEK!

27th November 2007

There are three scruff mixes on the radio this week!

The first is this Thursday 29th November, on Warwick Uni’s raw 1251am, on the ‘Raw Urban Specialists’ show between 9-10pm GMT. There is a mix, as well as an interview from the recent Warwick Uni gig. The link to listen live is www.radio.warwick.ac.uk .

The second is my set from last Saturday’s Warehouse Project gig on Radio One’s Essential Mix . This will be broadcast early on Saturday 1st December between 3-4am GMT, followed by a 1 hour Dj Marky mix from the same gig. You will be able to listen again for one week after the broadcast.

The third mix will be on the marvellous Futureboogie Show on Kiss 101, Sunday 2nd December between 9-11pm GMT. You will be able to listen again from Monday 3rd.

Mr Scruff remixes Nicole Willis!

1st October 2007

My remix of 'If This Ain't Love' from the fantastic Nicole Willis & the Soul Investigators is out now on 12" from ATC records. It will soon be released on CD as part of a remix album on the same label. You can listen to it on the audio page of this site, and buy it from the shop. Or not. Hurrah!

'Make Us A Brew' tea in Selfridges!

27th September 2007

We are very proud to annouce that the mighty Selfridges are now selling my Make Us A Brew tea!

It is in a lovely tin caddy, available in the food courts at the Manchester, Birmingham & London Stores.

Bo!

charity goodness

27th September 2007

Thanks to all your tea drinking, the World Development Movement have been able to do some great stuff.... keep up the good work
happy drinking!

New Scruff mix online at Milk Audio

7th September 2007

On 1st July, I played a gig at Toronto's revival club for Footprints & Milk.
I always have great gigs in Toronto, and this night was no exception!

Cool venue, good sound, and a great music loving crowd with some amazing dancers!

You can listen to the whole five hour set here!

Sziget & Montpellier..phew!

20th August 2007

I played at a couple of European festivals this week, first up was the last night of the huge Sziget festival in Budapest. I played for 5 hours on the Meduza stage, and I didn’t want to finish! We packed up at 5am to head for a 7am flight to Montpellier, to play at the Pont du Gard, which is an amazing old roman aqueduct near Nimes. Beats a sweaty nightclub any day! Once again, a lovely evening!

Field report from the Big Chill

6th August 2007

i am sat in a field in the malvern hills, and for some reason have a wireless signal! Anyway, just recovering from a great big chill. the weather held up as always, and i had a fantastic time playing on the open air stage on saturday night. cheers for everyone who came up to offer kind words, it is much appreciated! thanks also to everyone who came to the tea shop. we were testing out some new 'make us a brew' teas, and your comments will help us decide which ones to put on sale properly. Your tea drinking raised £2300 for the world development movement. Nice one!

Music wise, i really enjoyed cymande, konono no.1, shlomo, john shuttleworth, skream, and was blown away by jerry dammers's sun ra tribute on the sunday night. one of the best things i have ever seen & heard!

After a lovely WOMUD, looking forward to the big chill!

30th July 2007

I am sat in a portakabin on the new womad site in wiltshire, after a fantastic festival. The site was quite muddy, and a couple of tents had to be closed, but the atmosphere & music completely eclipsed any bad weather. My personal highlight was Bassekou Kouyate from Mali, who gave two incredible spellbinding performances. I really enjoyed my set on sunday night too, so much energy & good atmosphere, plus it was great to have so many kids dancing & getting into the music!

The tea tent went really well, and the new teas are going down a treat. We are now on our way to the Big Chill to do it all again!

Drinks wise, we have the superb 'Union Coffee Roasters' coffee, as well as 6 new Make Us A Brew! teas for you to try (English Breakfast, Mint & Chilli, Forest Fruits, Yerba Mate, Camomile & Citrus, Rooibos & Tropical Fruit). We would love you to drop by and let us know what you think of our new brews! All proceeds from the sale of tea & coffee will go to the World Development Movement

Music Wise, I am playing on the main open air stage on saturday night, from 9.05-10.40. Hope to see you there!

Getting ready for WOMAD!

26th July 2007

We're busy setting up the 'make us a brew!' tent for the WOMAD festival at Charlton Park, Wiltshire, this weekend.
www.womad.org

The new site is lovely, but quite soggy, though the forecast is not looking too bad.

I am playing from 8-10.30 on the sunday night.

As for the tea tent, we have the superb 'Union Coffee Roasters' coffee, as well as 6 new Make Us A Brew! teas for you to try (English Breakfast, Mint & Chilli, Forest Fruits, Yerba Mate, Camomile & Citrus, Rooibos & Tropical Fruit). We would love you to drop by and let us know what you think of our new brews! All proceeds from the sale of tea & coffee will go to the World Development Movement

Swell Session & Mr Scruff collaboration..out now!

25th July 2007

Freerange records have released a 4 track 12" sampler, called 'swell communications EP1', containing his collaboration with myself, called 'no no', featuring the vocals of Elsa Esmeralda. The full album 'Swell Communications' which features many collaborations with different artists., will be released on CD in september. You can listen & buy the 12" from the Freerange Website, or click the button below to download.

Mr Scruff new site

4th July 2007

mr scruffs new site is here

Welcome! Have a look around.... if you login, it gives you access to the forum, shop and very soon lots of new members features! We are still beavering away on the site, and it would be great if you could post your feedback on the forum.

Enjoy and Keep It Unreal!

News update, May 2007

1st April 2007

Time for a quick summary of the first quarter of 2007..about three quarters of the way through my next album now, and I have been getting very positive results from road testing new tracks out at my gigs. Tour wise, I had some lovely gigs in America, Australia & New Zealand in February & March, and a great set of UK dates in April & May, including a fantastic first gig at our new london venue, KoKo.

In the meantime, I have finished a collaboration with Andreas Saag, under his 'Swell Sessions' guise. called 'No No', which is featured on his forthcoming lp, released in september on freerange records. The track is available now on a 4 track vinyl sampler for the LP, called 'Swell Communications sampler part 1'. More info at www.freerangerecords.co.uk.

I have also recently done a remix of Nicole Willis & the Soul Investigators ' If this ain't love' which should see the light of day soon, on ATC records.

We are also working on improving the website, plus starting a fan club type thing, more news about both these things to come..

What's Happening?

7th November 2006

What's Happening?

Hello there! been a bit slack on the news front, so here's a brief recap from the last few months or so..
I have been firmly holed up in the studio creating my next album, over half way through now! I am road testing the tracks at my gigs to good response.

My 'Big Chill Classics' compilation was released in mid september. It was a chance for me to delve into the shelves & pull out a variety of my favourite mellow nuggets. Loads of soul, reggae, jazz, latin & other goodness, without a single whale noise in sight!
At the moment i am planning for a November UK tour, and a few scottish dates in December, as well as getting into the studio on my days at home.

This new years eve, i decided to have a low-key local gig for a change, and am playing a Keep It Unreal speacial at the Music Box.
That's about it for now..toodle pip!

Mr Scruff mix on VoxPop45s

23rd February 2006

Don't forget this week's Voxpop 45 Show is now online and features my guest mix

Click on this cheeky link and you'll be taken to the audio page of the site.

Cheerio!

new live dates - US, UK and beyond!

21st February 2006

check the gigs page for the latest trouser-wobbling shows happening in the first part of 2006....UK, France, Ireland, US. (I have to take a break from the studio sometimes!)

Hope to see some of you down the front!

happy reading!

15th December 2005

I have designed the cover for issue 6 of the online magazine beatmag.net. There is also an interview about my artwork, and the inspiration behind my scribbles.

remaining live dates

14th December 2005

I am in the studio at the moment, but will come out of hibernation for a few more 2005 gigs...

Thursday Dec 15th Newcastle, World HQ (more info here here)
Friday Dec 16th Belfast, Spring & Airbrake (tickets from here)
Saturday Dec 17th Glasgow, Arches (tickets from here)
Monday Dec 26th Sedgefield, Co. Durham, To The Manor Born (more info here)
Tuesday Dec 27th Manchester, Electric Chair @ Music Box, (more info here)
Saturday Dec 31st New Ears Eve @ London, Kentish Town Forum. (get your tickets here)

charity auction

11th November 2005

Save the Children, have created a new concept store in Cardiff, set to lead the way in charity retailing. The shop stocks vintage clothing, retro denim, classic vinyl, CDs,fair-trade gifts, virtual gifts, university course books and popular fiction. You can also enjoy a fair- trade coffee, surf the internet or spin some tunes on the music decks in store. The launch of the new store - @ Albany Road - took place on Wednesday November 2nd. Various items were donated by certain musicians including signed vinyl from Mr Scruff, a jacket from little Katie Melua, and other items from Mancis, Basement Jaxx etc... These are available through a series of auctions taking place in store, so get down there and support your local charities!

Keep It Unreal late 05 tour!

22nd September 2005

Mr Scruff is going out on tour again...

the 'keep it unreal later 2005 tour' begins on 22nd September at The Mill in Preston, and goes on a mammoth 30 date trouser-wobbling jaunt around the UK, ending on New Ears Eve at London Forum for a big knees-up.

Check the gigs page for all the finer details.

Keep It Unreal!

solid steel giveaway

29th June 2005

Hi Tea-drinkers,

We have got some great news for you - from TODAY until the end of the Summer (and whilst stocks last) if you order any t-shirt or vest from the shop youll also receive a free ultra limited edition 12 inch vinyl Solid Steel promo sampler. It comes in a shiny white sleeve and features 3 tracks.

A1 Peddlers track Impressions (Mr Scruff Edit); this version is exclusive to this 12
A2 Spaghetti Head track Funky Axe; a killer 70s drums & bass funk monster!
B2 Pharoah Sanders track Youve Got To Have Freedom; a legendary jazz dance classic, this pressing is the best and loudest you will find.

But theres only 400 copies and itll be first come, first served so make sure youre on it quicker than a greased weasel.

The Office Gibbon

NYE Ticket Giveaway

26th June 2005

New Years Eve is nearly upon us, and Mr Scruff's Keep It Unreal is returning to Kentish Town Forum in London for a 7 hour trouser-wobbling extravaganza!

We have 5 pairs of tickets to give away to 5 lucky fans, so get your skates on and answer this easy question...

What is Mr Scruff's own brand of tea called?

Email your answer, plus Name, address and contactable telephone number to info@mrscruff.com by 29th December!

mr scruff new album!

21st April 2005

Mr Scruff is back on May 9th with a new album... following the sold out Chicken In A Box 12", the previously-unavailable debut 'Mrs Cruff' LP is re-issued containing the best of the first Mr Scruff 12"s previously released on Pleasure Records.

The re-issue contains nine tracks on triple vinyl, and the CD has the original track listing, with the addition of Bonce and After Time. All the tracks have been remastered, and are released via Ninja Tune for the first time.

The album will be available for purchase through mrscruff shop very shortly

border crossing remix vibes

20th April 2005

Mr. Scruff has remixed one of the tunes from 'keep it solid steel', Border crossing's 'searching from mr. Manuva', turning in an bottom heavy, trouser worrying epic. It will be released at the end of May on the Sound Label.

Ch ch chicken in a box

8th April 2005

Mr Scruff is releasing "Chicken In A Box" on a ltd 500-only 12" this Monday, 14th April. Proceeding the re-issue (this time on Ninja Tune) of the 'mr scruff' first LP, the 12" is your first chance to get a single-wax cut of Chicken In A Box, backed with Spandex Man because we thought it'd be nice on a fat 12"!

Only 500 copies, so order yours speedily from Ninja Tune

Samurai Scruff!

5th April 2005

The Hot Pot radio show with myself & Treva Whateva can now be heard anytime via the internet! The show will be archived on Samurai FM. Simply go to hotpotradio.com and follow the link. Also, don't forget that you can also hear the show back on its regular time slot on Brightons Juice 107.2 fm, Thursday night from 12-1am.

Meanwhile, here are a few recommended Hot Pot favourites

Blakai featuring Bembe Segue - Afrospace (Schtum 12”)

While we wait for the Bembe Segue LP, she gets busy with Mark Force, under his Blakai guise, for this monstrous piece of broken beat mayhem. Bembes vocals are underpinned by a heavy, lively, rolling groove, creating a very individual and effective club tune.

New Cool Collective - Perry (Freestyle 12")

Freestyle records can be a bit hit & miss, but they hit the jackpot with this wonderful slab of dancefloor jazz fusion. One of the biggest tunes at last months Etch & Keep it Unreal nights , and sure to make a re-appearance this weekend.

Various Artists - Soul Gospel (Soul Jazz Records dblLP/CD)

This astounding compilation is one of my favourite Soul Jazz releases so far, a varied collection of gospel-tinged soul music. Personal highlights include Clarence Smiths take on Motherless Child, Bobby Blands 1966 gem Lets get together, Jessy Dixons sublime modern soul masterpiece Love lifted me & Sons of Truths heavy social commentary I dont know where were headed. This album shows brilliantly how gospel has shaped the whole spectrum of soul music.

The Rebirth - This Journey In (Kajmere CD)

After delivering what was possibly the finest soul tune of 2004, This Journey In, the Rebirth return with a full-length album that does not disappoint! Influenced by the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire, Don Blackman, Weldon Irvine, Rotary Connection, Roy Ayers & Pleasure, this LA septet do us proud with 11 pieces of soul magic. In addition to the classic title track & the second single Everybody Say Yeah/Got Your Madness, I am playing the mellow Common Ends and the wriggly hypnotic Shake It. Thumbs up all round!

Nostalgia 77 - The Garden (tru thoughts LP/CD)

Ben Lamdins second LP is a lot perkier than his debut Songs For My Funeral. A heavy combination of hip hop/jazz/funk/latin/afro vibes that blew me away on the first listen! A combination of programming & live instrumentation gives the whole album a very natural feel. A must for fans of the Cinematic Orchestra, or people who like their Jazz & Funk HEAVY! Also includes the fantastic cover version of the White Stripes Seven Nation army featuring Alice Russell on vocals.

Mr Scruff at the Movies

9th March 2005

Mr Scruffs No Pies for 200 Yards documentary will be shown at this years Commonwealth Film Festival on Thursday May 5th at the Cornerhouse cinema in Manchester. Tickets go on sale April 23rd priced between 2.50 and 5 pounds from the box office - +44 (0) 161 200 1500.

Scruffs gigging vibes!

9th March 2005

Make sure you check out the gigs page for lots of new trouser wobbling shows which have just been announced... including Cheltenham Jazz festival, London Forum and a long easter weekend in Ireland!

If you find yourself near Magma on Oldham Street in Manchester, UK make sure you pop in to say hello to the lovely people selling scruffy brew goodies galore!

Happy New Year Vibes!

6th January 2005

happy new year vibes everyone!

I write this with a cup of tea in hand after returning from a three month tour, and a great nye gig at the manchester apollo. I would like to send a huge thank you to everyone who supported the 'keep it solid steel vol. 1' mix cd, after working on the mix for so long it was great to get on the road, let my (short) hair down and play some of my favourite records to appreciative, enthusiastic people.

Thank you also to those of who voted for the album as part of Gilles Peterson's worldwide poll, it received compilation of the year award!

Thanks again, and I wish you a leg wobbling 2005!

Mr. Scruff

New Ears Eve party in Manchester!

18th November 2004

Mr Scruff is having a New Ears Eve party at The Apollo in Manchester. 

its a huge venue, so its going to be  a big party and a great way to say goodbye to 2004 and hello to 2005!

Tickets are available now from mrscruff.com or if you prefer using your telephone then the lovely folk at ticketweb will be on hand at 0870 401 8000.  If you order your ticket now it is cheaper during the month of November, so what are you waiting for!

Come and join the tea party, where you'll be able to shake your trousers to some jazzy vibes, throw a tea bag into a teapot to win some Scruff goodies, and win the chance to become a Scruff cartoon character!

Keep It Solid Steel!

10th September 2004

The time has come for Keep It Solid Steel to be released in its first cheeky installment.  Mr Scruff's 'Keep It Solid Steel' mix CD reflects the varied music and all round good vibes of the 'Keep It Unreal' club nights. 

This first CD, of a four part series, covers in it's 74 minutes bouncy reggae, classic hip hop, deep soul, rare funk, dancefloor jazz, heavy beats and leftfield electronic nuggets.  It really is a treat, and is Scruffs first official mix CD, so hope you like it. 

You can get your copy now from this website

Mr Scruff TOUR!

4th September 2004

Mr Scruff's huge tour...

to coincide with the Keep It Solid Steel release, taking in all corners of the globe - but beginning with the British Isles. here are the dates so far...

17 Sep UK Dundee Reading Rooms
18 Sep UK Glasgow QMU
20 Sep UK Nottingham Rock City
21 Sep UK Bangor Uni - Time venue
30 Sep UK Exeter The Lemon Grove

4 Oct UK Leeds Metropolitan Uni
6 Oct UK Southampton Nexus
7 Oct UK Bournemouth Old Fire Station
8 Oct UK London The Forum
9 Oct UK Norwich UEA
11 Oct UK Sheffield University
12 Oct UK Newcastle World Headquarters
14 Oct UK Cardiff Great Hall
15 Oct UK Liverpool Courtyard @ Nation
16 Oct UK Newcastle-under-Lyne Keele Uni
17 Oct UK Shrewsbury The Buttermarket
20 Oct France Montpellier Rock Store
21 Oct France Toulouse Passagers du Zinc
22 Oct France Marseille Dock des Suds
23 Oct France Lyon La Marquise
25 Oct Switzerland Zurich X-Tra Limmathaus
27 Oct Switzerland Lausanne Jazz Onze Festival
28 Oct France Paris Triptyque
29 Oct France Rennes UBU
31 Oct France Mulhouse Noumatrouff

1 Nov Germany
  Dusseldorf Unique
3 Nov Holland
  Amsterdam Melkweg
4 Nov Belgium
  Leuven Silo