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Beatcheck podcast 007 with The Candyman, JFB and A.Skillz

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Jason

Well hello Mr Bond, we have been expecting you… Wait, hang on. You’re not Mr Bond. In fact you’re not a Bond at all.. But to hell with it. How about we skank out, drop beats not bombs, and make … Continue reading →

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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: 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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Shootin’ hoops in the concrete city

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Jason

Remember a little while back when we told you we need to put the LA into MK? Well now is your chance to get involved. Milton Keynes’ very own basketball team (yes that’s right, we have a basketball team), the … Continue reading →

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Beatboxers that even your mum will like arrive in Milton Keynes

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Jason

Milton Keynes is about to find out that beatboxing is no longer underground. While Beardyman may have smashed up the city once or twice with his filthy underground vocal mashups, the Magnets, who hit The Stables tomorrow, are going to … Continue reading →

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Candyman, Candyman, Candyman….

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Jason

What happens when you say Candyman in the Mirror ten times?  Well not a lot apparently, disappointing.  This however is not disappointing, this is what happens when The Candyman makes a five minute mini mix for Beatcheck.  Hope you enjoy … Continue reading →

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Pint down the Shed anyone?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Jason

There is a new venue in town, and it smells nice and sounds even better….. this little place has picked up quite the cult following almost exclusively by word of mouth. The watershed, it says above the door ”A dirty … Continue reading →

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Capdown: an interview with Milton Keynes’ favourite Ska Punkers

Posted on August 3, 2011 by dan

Capdown are one of the biggest bands to have come out of Milton Keynes in recent years, and recently reformed after a five year break. We caught up Keith from the band to find out more about the concrete city’s … Continue reading →

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Snow park party anyone?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Jason

There’s very little we can add to these pictures, other than to say that Parkstrife returns to the SNO!Zone Milton Keynes this Saturday with another massive snow park party complete with sick DJs and a course that would make your mother … Continue reading →

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