Handson Family

16/11/2024

Into the world of Q

Compiled by Jean Claude 💪🏿

Playing Soundtrack, Funk, Soul, Soul Jazz. Music wouldn't sound the same today without Quincy Jones. Rising up from poverty, Jones spent his early musical career playing trumpet with big band swing legend Count Basie, and worked as a young arranger for jazz greats like Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gille...

08/11/2024

One to tune into! Man like Gary Nurse on BBC Radio 3

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/

The choreographer and dancer guides us through classics of the 80s jazz dance scene.

05/11/2024

Celebrating 10 Years of Soho Radio this week!

Tune in or come down to the Soho Radio pop up on 36 Marshall St, Carnaby, W1F 7EY (next door to Labrum) for 6-10pm live dj sessions:

Wednesday 6 November
NOBLE & HEATH
DOM WILLIAMS
OXMAN
BOBAFATT

Thursday 6 November
NORMAN JAY MBE
DENNIS BOVELL

Friday 7 November
LADY RUFFELIN
HOUSE OF CARDER
4 TO THE FLOOR
HANDSON FAMILY

On Saturday there are also a number of sessions to attend, just rsvp the email address on this flyer!

01/11/2024

Every DJ has a bag of nightmare stories🤣🤣

31/10/2024

End of an era.. story in the comments..

31/10/2024

The woman from Del Monte.. she say yes🤣

Thanks for the love The CLF Art Lounge

HANDSON FAM APPRECIATION POST

We wanna take a moment to shout out some of our fave djs ever to grace the rooftop or the lounge and who better to start with than Cyndi and Chris aka ❤️

We've been working with Cyndi for over 15 years and known Chris since 1999! Long may this continue as these two pillars of the community continue to smash it at everything they do both behind the decks and in all other areas.

Make sure you show them some love.

DJ's on the roof every Saturday night right here
Entry is free
Booking is recommended
Walk ins welcome

See you on the roof or deep inside
x

28/10/2024

23/10/2024

Our very last courtyard session of 2024 will be an all day madness with some of the many guests that have been with us for the last 6 years. If you're around this is not to be missed (we did warn you). x x x

23/10/2024

For the dynamic ears crew…

THE LOUDNESS WAR

The "Loudness War" refers to the increasing trend in music production to prioritize loudness over dynamic range, often at the expense of sound quality. Dynamic range is the difference between the quietest and loudest parts of a track. Compressing this range allows producers to make music sound louder, but it often results in a loss of depth, clarity, and emotional impact.

The "war" began in the late 20th century when producers realized that louder tracks stood out more on the radio and in music charts. This led to the use of dynamic compression to increase the overall volume of recordings. While some genres, like pop and hip-hop, have embraced this louder, punchier sound, others—particularly rock and classical music—have suffered from a loss of dynamic range. The result is often a flattened, lifeless sound that lacks nuance and excitement.

Interestingly, modern streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music now try to normalize the loudness of tracks to provide a consistent listening experience. This means that excessively loud tracks aren’t automatically favored, potentially signaling the end of the Loudness War. Some mastering engineers and artists are pushing for a return to greater dynamic range, advocating for sound quality over sheer volume.

In conclusion, while the Loudness War has pushed the boundaries of how loud music can get, it’s come at the cost of musical dynamics and listener enjoyment. Audiophiles and producers alike are now rethinking this approach, focusing on delivering a more balanced, high-quality sound experience that respects the dynamics of the original recording.

22/10/2024

This Saturday 26 October.. all day music fun with some friends.. free from 2-10pm. X

SET TIMES

14:00 - 15:00 Handson Family
15:00 - 16:00 Mr Higgs & Mr Parker
16:00 - 17:00 DJ Avae
17:00 - 18:00 Chris Harvey
18:00 - 19:00 Sweet P
19:00 - 20:00 Patrick Steele
20:00 - 21:00 Leslie Love & Linx
21:00 - 22:00 Handson Family & Vanessa Freeman

17/10/2024

Please be kind to us.