So very gutted to hear of the passing of Chris Stoker. A man of many talents not least his calm wit and wonderful surreality. Passionate but understated, he’ll be sorely missed by me and a host of others such was the effect he had on people. A high level human. Our thoughts are with his wife Sarah, family and closest friends. Dave Harvey is doing a fundraiser for the hospice who cared for Chris. It’s an illness that seemingly permeates all our lives at one time or another and places like this do such important work. Please give if you can, link in bio X
I scored a last minute ticket to Golden Plains in March and drove up to the festival on the Sunday, staying for just one night. An acid trip went a little haywire and I ended up cocooned in the back of my car, parked close to the rear of the amphitheatre. I couldn’t see the stage but I had the boot open and the sound was incredible, and as Crazy P’s core producers and DJs, James Baron (aka Jim aka Ron Basejam) and Chris Todd (aka Hot Toddy) took to the decks, my teary existential crisis slowly dissolved until I found myself pumping my fist in the air, helplessly elated. Everything was going to be ok.
The set, to me, played like a tribute to the late, luminous frontwoman Danielle Moore, and a celebration of life. The duo formed their electronic group in Nottingham in 1996 — thirty years ago. The Australian tour in March was their first time in the country since Moore tragically took her own life in September 2024. In a statement from Moore’s family following the coroner’s inquest, her husband James Ensell wrote, “if any good can come from her death, perhaps it will be increased awareness and understanding of the impact that the perimenopause can have on women’s mental health.”
A few days after their Golden Plains set I chatted with Jim and Toddy in Melbourne about hope, creativity, longevity, carrying on in the face of tragedy and the importance of music in dark times. It was an honour to speak with them, both lovely, generous people and two of my favourite producers.
Unlocked until Monday, link in stories and bio.
@crazypmusic@ronbasejam@hottoddymusic
New podcast live with @crazypmusic 📹
Crazy P are a curious collective. Without ever having hits, they’ve become one of dance music’s most beloved outfits. As they enter their 30th year in the business, we reflected on a range of topics, from records that clear the floor, collaborating remotely, growing champion radishes and mourning the death of much-loved singer Danielle Moore.
Tune in now via Mixcloud, Spotify and YouTube now ✨
This Saturday we’re beyond excited to welcome @crazypmusic ’s Jim Baron to @gardentaproom for a very special DJ set 🌟
Join us on the terrace for a masterclass in their signature sound: deep-disco house, soulful electronic, and elastic basslines. Grab your ticket now via our link in bio 💫
CRAZY P - FULL LINE UP 🪩
Next Saturday 2 May, we’re excited to welcome a true institution of dance music culture to @gardentaproom for a DJ set, plus some exciting special guests. Swipe for the full line up for the night.
Tickets are going fast. Link in bio 🌟
WHAT. A. NIGHT.🪩
@crazypmusic came through with an unforgettable cosmic disco journey through the night.
We can’t wait to party again with you all soon - Find out first via our mailing list in stories🔗
Ron returns! New 12” available now on @2020vision_recordings . Proper VFM with Ron, something for every dance floor and/or state of inebriation. Check it x
🚨🔔🌏 “Pawa! (Crazy P Vocal Dub remix)— out now everywhere across the lands…
It’s an honour & a pleasure to have Crazy P remix “Pawa!” - a song we made with Pawahaus and fountain of inspo - Asha Puthli. This one feels close to the heart ❤️🫶🏾🫶🏻🫶🏿
Full EP lands April 10 ⚡
🎨Artwork & Animation by the prodigal @alyssa_boni
Friday sees the release of @e.r.thorpe ‘s album ‘Human Love’. It’s my first foray into production for a full album project. I was Entrusted by Emma and @theviciouscharm to shape the record and they gave me free rein to experiment and go out of the box (on occasion). im very proud of how it turned out. Thanks guys. Emma’s songwriting stands out. Personality and character which is unique and It was such a pleasure to try and help her tell these stories. Big up @huwcostin who helped invaluably in the early stages. Such a lot of the vibe on this record comes from him and the early work he did with Emma. A huge thank you to the rest of the band @simon__paterson on bass, Kev Bales and @matt_klose_ on drums who all brought their A+ game and added so much to proceedings. Anyway, enough gush! We’re having a listening party tonight on Emma’s Bandcamp at 6pm uk if you can’t join us the album will be available on Friday from the usual outlets, please have a listen if you can xx
