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Artizan presents The Drum Club

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Summer is but a podium dance away friends, so we’ll soon have news of some monstrous Uptownboogiedown outdoor action and a festival appearance or two…Whoop, Whoop!
In the meantime, join us for this intimate little gathering Saturday 26th May at Fluid…
In honour of our beloved percussionist LIL DOM‘s birthday and the success of their latest release on Leeds mighty [...]


Demarkus Lewis returns to Artizan!

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We proudly announce that the Dallas dynamo, the Texan Titan Demarkus Lewis is finally making a welcome return to Artizan Music this Summer. Although the D-man hooked up with Poussez’s Maxime Cescau for a collaboration on ‘Tussy Pickler’ (ARTMD009), we’ve actually been hounding our good friend to get his lanky ass back in the studio since [...]


Poussez at Cafe1001 London

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All our London fans will be very familiar with Brick Lane’s thriving nightlife scene; 93ft East, Vibe Bar, BrickHouse, Rhythm Factory, Big Chill Bar and of course Cafe 1001.  Located slap bang in the thick of the action at the infamous Truman Brewery, Cafe1001 is a brilliant club, bar, chill lounge and offers the perfect combination [...]


Poussez’s London Marathon RunRaiser!

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OOFT! What a line-up, even if we do say so ourselves!!
Yes peoples, Artizan Music is getting its jog on at this years Virgin London Marathon, Poussez’s very own Jafar will be running 26 miles for The Rainforest Foundation who protect the Amazonian Rainforests and rights of indigenous tribes..
Join us then for this little [...]


Poussez Headlining 333, London..

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Had to give this one a big shout…Our beloved directors Poussez are headlining Shoreditch’s renowned 333 club on 25th February for the release party of their next EP, ‘Vermouth, Sunshine & Codeine’, dropping on 27th February via Swiss label Pins & Needles (a subsiduary to the popular Black&White Orange Records)..
Jafar & Maxime Cescau will be rocking [...]


UTBD January Sale Party 2012!

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Happy 2012 from all at Artizan music!
We’re kicking off this monstrous year in the manner we mean to go on, partying like its the end of the world…
UPTOWNBOOGIEDOWN returns to Fluid with our JANUARY SALE PARTY. Naturally, to facilitate all your detox plans and digest the last of that leftover turkey, we’re waiting until the end [...]


ARTMD020 Poussez & Jesper Aubin

Poussez and Jesper Aubin 'Scandinavian Mischief'

Brand new banger by Poussez and Swedish producer Jesper Aubin, for sale now..
Scandinavian Mischief slaps 4 tracks by either Poussez, Jesper Aubin or both collaborating onto a single player. It’s a heavy release which will definitely find you favor for the more druggy peak time dance floor..
DJ support has been MASSIVE on this one (full [...]


Artizan’s Christmas Party 2011!

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So another year draws to a close and what a cracker (festive pun intended) its been. We’d like to thank everyone for supporting us throughout 2011. You’ve been great! The label has seen some superb new signings this year, reached 022 releases and 022 podcasts, rocked Fabric (we’re back there in 2012!), Plan [...]


Uptownboogiedown Halloween Oct 29th: NORMAN JAY MBE!!

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THE WITCHING HOUR IS FAST APPROACHING PEOPLES…
SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER.. UPTOWNBOOGIEDOWN goes firmly beyond the rave for our annual Halloween sundowner. Yes, this year we’re heading south to Brixton’s massive PLANB!
In the DJ crypt, pumped through the mighty, grave-shuddering Function1 system, we proudly present, for your spine-tingling entertainment…
Legendary purveyor of Good Times…SIR NORMAN JAY, MBE
Artizan Head honchoes [...]


Poussez’s Mateo & Matos remix

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Italo-American production duo Mateo & Matos are, no two ways about it, legends.  Their lush deep house has, over the years, appeared on a veritable cornucopia of the World’s most respected record labels: Glasgow Underground, Nite Grooves, Henry Street, Distant Music, Spiritual Life,  4th Floor, Nervous, Large Music, Seamless, Prog City, West End Records, TNT…you [...]


Poussez at The Speakeasy..

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Nimble PR are the tiptop media and PR agency whose clients include Kidology, Rock & Roll Times, Seduction Beach Club, Electric Minds and of course Artizan Music. Nimble was founded in 2009 by Paul Madgwick, an industry veteran with over 15 years experience at Universal Music Group, Ministry of Sound Recordings and award-winning ad agency Collette, [...]


UTBD presents TOM DEMAC (LIVE!)

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Well you asked and we said…HELL YES..!
Following Artizan’s rocking session in Fabric room 3 and Shur-i-kan’s special performance at the last UTBD, we asked around – Who would you really like to see at UTBD?
Joining POUSSEZ (Jafar & Maxime Cescau) in the UTBD basement Friday 30th September for a good ol techno and deep house [...]


Fundraiser: POUSSEZ & JAY HANNAN

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Anyone frequenting the Notting Hill Arts Club will know just how rich its Sunday party heritage is: Our very own Uptownboogiedown began life there, Stuart Patterson & Leo Elstob’s infamous Sundaysonic and of course the legendary Lazy Dog, compered by Buzzin’ Fly’s Ben Watt and one of tonight’s headliners, Jay Hannan..
As Ben went on to run [...]


Artizan Music commemorative T-shirts..

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You know you want one…!
Our UK designer, the brilliant Pete Hawkes, is also the man behind the excellent Pest is Best clothing brand. To commemorate our party at London’s Fabric last month we commissioned these exclusive screen-printed T’s, courtesy of the man himself..
We’ve printed a total of 50. No more. No Less. First come. First Served [...]


Thank You from Artizan Music!

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From all of us at Artizan Music (even geoffrey the office cat)…thankyou to everyone that supported us at London’s amazing Fabric over the Bank Holiday Weekend. A truly amazing night. In the clubs own words, the busiest room 3 has been in recent times, rocking from 11pm till 6am. Ace sets from Poussez, Nacho, Andreas [...]


Artizan Music @ FABRIC // 27.08.11

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Sweet children of the night, drop everything you are doing, about to do or have ever even contemplated doing…
We are proud to officially announce Artizan Music‘s appearance at London’s undisputed, NUMBER ONE electronic music venue – FABRIC. Yes, Bank Holiday Saturday 27th August sees us hosting  room 3, with our finest Artists at the helm:
Joining [...]


July 30th UTBD E-Trailer

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Facebook Event Here.
Resident Advisor Tickets and Event here.


Uptownboogiedown Midsummer Special July 30th: SHUR-WE-KAN!!

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We know we’ve kept you waiting so long, but UTBD always loves you. Even when you hog all the duvet. That’s why we’ve pulled it out the bag (pulled the bag out?) for our Midsummer Special with Freerange / Dark Energy Recordings deep house producer du jour… SHUR-I-KAN headlining the next party..
Yes, UPTOWNBOOGIEDOWN returns to [...]


Artizan Music Podcast 019

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Podisode 019 has arrived disco children! Yes, with their latest EP just out on Artizan (CLICK HERE TO PREVIEW), our favourite Canadians EZLV step up to the mixing plate with this tasty blend of modern deepness…
Tracklisting:
01. Lee Foss – U Got Me [Hot Creations]
02. KINK – Bitter Sweet [Liebe Detail]
03. Juno 6 & Sven Tasnadi [...]


Poussez Headline Dope Disco June 11th

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Lots of you lovely peeps have been asking us when Artizan will throw another Uptownboogiedown. The truth be told, we’re not till maybe July or August (Boo!). See, thing is, Jafar and Maxime are concentrating on their album and in order to give you guys the parties you deserve, we needed 6 months out..All is however, not [...]


UTBD is back!!

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Dear People of England.  Please Save the Date of  Saturday July 30th, 2011. Your presence is requested at the next party of the Uptownboogiedown at Fluid, London. Our annual midsummer blow out. This time with Sushi.
Invitations & Details to follow very soon…
 
 
 
 


Kris Wadsworth remixes Poussez!

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Oh we are so very excited. A little bit of wee almost came out. ‘Tis with great pleasure we announce news of a forthcoming remix from Detroit’s ace Kris Wadsworth, on our very own Poussez‘s next E.P. Dropping on the superbly-monikered Champion Standard outta Berlin, the ‘Discuits E.P’ is a tasty five tracker (well six [...]


EZLV ‘Obvious Dilemma EP’ (ARTMD018)

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On our quest to unearth more electronic nuggets from around the globe, our journey recently took us to Montreal. Ladies and gentlemen please welcome French-Canadian DJ and production duo EZLV, whose excellent 3-tracker is next up on Artizan Music..
Out Now, The Obvious Dilemma E.P is a sublime blend of deeper than deep House and tech vibes, [...]


Artizan on What People Play

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We are very excited to announce that with immediate effect, from ARTMD018 onwards, Artizan Music is now available via top German download store WhatPeoplePlay. For those of you not au fait with the finer ins and outs of worldwide music distribution (and hey who could blame you), WPP is the online store run by top, Berlin-based [...]