Honest Jon's to release Shangaan Shake double-CD
Honest Jon’s are set to compile their 12″ series of revisions of Shangaan Electro tracks, from the likes of Oni Ayhun, DJ Rashad, Theo Parrish and Actress, on double CD for release on 27 February. In 2010 Honest Jon’s released the compilation Shangaan Electro: New Wave Dance Music From South Africa made up of upwards [...]
Basic Channel's Mark Ernestus works with Senegalese musicians on new 12"
Mark Ernestus – one half of Rhythm & Sound and Basic Channel, and founder of Hard Wax – has collaborated with some of Senegal’s finest musicians on a new single release. Credited to Mark Ernestus presents Jeri-Jeri with Mbene Diatta Seck, ‘Mbeuguel Dafa Nekh’ will be released as 12″ and download on new label Ndagga. [...]
Actress reveals R.I.P. tracklist
Photo: James Pearson Howe Actress’s new album for Honest Jon’s will be titled R.I.P. Keen-eyed fans of South London (via Wolverhampton)’s finest purveyor of ghostly techno will have noticed a record called R.I.P. on pre-order at Honest Jon’s online store for some time now – however, until now there’s been no details released on whether [...]
Theo Parrish, Damon Albarn and Flea team up for Another Honest Jon's Chop Up
Another Honest Jon’s Chop Up! has been announced for Autumn 2011. The four concerts taking place under this banner represent the follow-up to the first ever Honest Jon’s Chop Up, which took place at the Barbican back in 2008. “Chop up” is Nigerian slang for feast, and these unique events are all about the label’s [...]
