Category Archives: Music

Producers, bands – the concrete city needs YOU

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jason

// Today marks the start of our mission to find Milton Keynes’ finest beatmakers. It’s part of a big new Beatcheck project that will help the brightest talent shine out of the concrete cultural wasteland that is our city. If … Continue reading →

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The National Bowl – top five videos

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jason

Milton Keynes might not have many big spaces for gigs but it does have the mother of all venues in the form of the National Bowl. In honour of the concrete city’s very own outdoor arena we thought we’d bring … Continue reading →

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Sweedish House Mafia promo reel

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Jason

Alright, so this might be a bit ‘hands in the air’ for some tastes, but the Swedish House Mafia’s 14 July show at the Bowl is the biggest night Milton Keynes is likely to see for a year or two, … Continue reading →

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Classic Milton Keynes club night featured in BBC documentary

Posted on December 13, 2011 by dan

A club night that brought grime sounds to the masses in Milton Keynes has been recognised in a BBC documentary. Sidewinder, which was based in Northampton, but regularly took over the former Sanctuary during the early 2000′s, was featured on … Continue reading →

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Go out for a good cause this Friday

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Jason

Going out in Milton Keynes has never been the most worthy thing to do, but now you have an excuse to get messy, safe in the knowledge you’re doing it for a good cause. This Friday Music 4 Meningitis takes … Continue reading →

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Young Knives in Milton Keynes

Posted on November 16, 2011 by dan

The Young Knives hit the concrete city tomorrow courtesy of the mighty Underpass Promotions and INDIEscreet at the Crauford Arms. Indie Rock in all it’s glory. ‘Nuff said. Here they are at there very best in 2006. Check them out.

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A letter to the Beatcheck Monkey

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Jason

Dear Monkey, A few months back some dirty scummers nicked my iPod while I was walking under the underpass on the way to the Co-op to get some fags. Now all I have for beats is my trusty wireless. That’s right, my … Continue reading →

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Afghan Headspin: Exclusive Concrete Underground mix

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Jason

Fatboy Slim liked him so much that he signed him up for his own label. Now Afghan Headspin is coming to Milton Keynes, and we’ve got a little something to help get you fired up about it. The bass-tearing beatslayer … Continue reading →

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Producer profile: Zaheer

Posted on October 26, 2011 by dan

So far he’s received airplay across the BBC, on Kiss, and seen massive online coverage, but something tells us that’s just the start for the Zaheer. Taking influences from across the urban spectrum and fusing them together in a cleverly … Continue reading →

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Producer profile: Magrex

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Jason

In this new section we take a look at the concrete city’s finest production talent. First up on the Beatcheck hit list is the mighty Magrex. Known to his mates as Stu McGregor, Magrex is a Milton Keynes-based producer-cum-live artist … Continue reading →

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