Bill Brewster
@djhistory.bsky.social
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DJ, writer, idiot. Bookings:
[email protected]
I’m doing an event with Jamz Supernova, a chat and B2B DJ set, on Friday 5th June at Crafted at Powdermills in Battle. Ticket link below. £30 for the evening. Or you can stay in the hotel and avail yourself of their marvellous facilities and food.
staycrafted.app.yayem.co/experiences/...
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https://staycrafted.app.yayem.co/experiences/69ca975054e796be5f9b9851
7 days ago
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This Friday in Hackney Wick
15 days ago
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HAL David 9000
16 days ago
Corsica Studios. So many amazing Low Life nights there, thanks to
@djhistory.bsky.social
and Frank Broughton.
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Corsica Studios: The closing film
YouTube video by Resident Advisor
https://youtu.be/jRYJf4HLhic?si=ubTAhpUMIbybcEt9
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My NTS show from yesterday.
www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/low...
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Low Life Loves You w/ Bill Brewster - 28th April 2026
Writer, historian and DJ Bill Brewster showcasing two hours of love, laughter, and music. Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/bill-brewster/episodes/bill-b...
https://www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/low-life-loves-you-w-bill-brewster-28th-april-2026/
21 days ago
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I have another book coming out in 2027. A collaboration between myself and DJ Budino (aka Valentina Budini): Discoteca, a history of Italian dance music, 1965 -95. Follow its progress here:
instagram.com/discoteca_book
21 days ago
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Now live on NTS for next two hours
#lowlifelovesyou
#keepitbalearic
22 days ago
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wrongtom
about 1 month ago
This was the one track which no one got on my mystery mix for
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years ago
www.mixcloud.com/djhistory/dj...
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DjHistory Mystery Mix - DJ Wrongtom (DJHMM032)
Wrongtom is some bum from South London who one day thought it'd be fun to make some music and went from tinkering with an Atari ST to working on a UK number 1 album and DJing at Wembley. In between he...
https://www.mixcloud.com/djhistory/djhistory-mystery-mix-dj-wrongtom-djhmm032/
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My latest NTS show is now available to listen again
#dontassume
#lowlifelovesyou
www.nts.live/shows/bill-b...
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Low Life Loves You w/ Bill Brewster 31st March 2026
Playing Balearic House, Soft Rock, Street Soul. Writer, historian and DJ Bill Brewster showcasing two hours of love, laughter, and music.
https://www.nts.live/shows/bill-brewster/episodes/bill-brewster-31st-march-2026
about 2 months ago
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I am back on NTS radio this afternoon, bringing good vibes and promotion updates from Blundell Park
www.nts.live
about 2 months ago
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We’re trying to raise funds for a bench in Finsbury Pk to commemorate the life of our friend Michael Cook. We’re very close to the target, so please consider chucking in a fiver or tenner to help us get there.
www.gofundme.com/f/1963-3025m...
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Donate to Michael Cook • A life lived legendarily, organized by Paul Isles
We’re raising money for a memorial bench for the legend that is Michael Cook. As we… Paul Isles needs your support for Michael Cook • A life lived legendarily
https://www.gofundme.com/f/1963-3025michael-cook-a-life-lived-legendarily
2 months ago
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Having been a few African Nations Cups, I knew that AFCON made UEFA and FIFA look vaguely competent, but this is just completely bananas. What is it with the people who run football?!
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Afcon 2025: Morocco declared the winners after CAF overturns final defeat by Senegal
Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturns the result of their final defeat by Senegal.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ce949glzzglo
2 months ago
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Dana Carvey is looking well
#waynesworld
2 months ago
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My show from yesterday, available once more for the listening.
www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/low...
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Low Life Loves You w/ Bill Brewster - 3rd March 2026
Writer, historian and DJ Bill Brewster showcasing two hours of love, laughter, and music. Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/bill-brewster/episodes/bill-b...
https://www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/low-life-loves-you-w-bill-brewster-3rd-march-2026/
3 months ago
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Today at 1pm (UK) I am back on NTS Radio for two hours of ace music, incl a bunch of exclusives. Tune in, turn on, drop off. Don’t assume.
www.nts.live
3 months ago
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The best interviews I’ve ever done are nearly always the ones with no particular purpose other than the interviewee’s interesting life. Like this one, of Pete Wingfield, what a joy it was to speak to him.
djhistory.com/read/pete-wi...
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Pete Wingfield hit the Soul Beat - DJ History
One of the UK’s original soul superfans, Pete Wingfield was switched on in the ’60s by rare US import 45s and the network of collectors, stores and reviewers that worshipped them. His fanzine Soul Bea...
https://djhistory.com/read/pete-wingfield-hit-the-soul-beat/
3 months ago
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This lunchtime, 1pm UK, I’m back on NTS for two hours of good times
4 months ago
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This is the weirdest idea I’ve ever encountered and I’m a bit obsessed with it. Tom Watt doing Bob Dylan, aided by New Order, CP Lee, Josie Lawrence and John Scott from Gerry & The Holograms.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaLU...
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Subterranean Basement - Tom Watt & CP Lee
YouTube video by Hotun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaLUuGpAFoo&list=RDvaLUuGpAFoo&start_radio=1
4 months ago
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Scottish Post-Punk
4 months ago
Wrongtom remembers Sly Dunbar Read his Quietus obituary here:
thequietus.com/news/remembe...
And a 2 hour tribute show on SoHo Radio:
www.mixcloud.com/sohoradio/wr...
@garycrowleyonair.bsky.social
@punkandnewwave.bsky.social
@wrongtom.bsky.social
@stevomusicman.bsky.social
@dubcadet.bsky.social
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Bucoholic = someone addicted to the countryside.
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4 months ago
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This Sunday I’m at Cafe 1001, in Brick Lane, for a special six hour set, starting 11am. Details below.
www.cafe1001.co.uk/event/a-sund...
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A Sunday Brunch with Bill Brewster - CAFÉ 1001
Bookings via OpenTable – via the Cafe 1001 website When we decided to start Sunday brunch sets almost a year ago, we honestly didn’t know how they were going to go. Having DJs from 11:00 to 15:00 every Sunday felt like a bit of a challenge; they’re pretty unconventional DJ times when you think about […]
https://www.cafe1001.co.uk/event/a-sunday-brunch-with-bill-brewster/
4 months ago
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Listen back to me and Mavis rocking the mic at NTS on the Brakfast show yesterday morning.
www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/the...
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The NTS Breakfast Show w/ Bill Brewster - 22nd January 2026
Wake up with NTS... Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/breakfast/episodes/breakfast-bill-brewster-22nd-january-2026
https://www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/the-nts-breakfast-show-w-bill-brewster-22nd-january-2026/
4 months ago
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I’m taking over the breakfast slot for one day only starting at 9am till 11, tune in!
4 months ago
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Happy birthday, Robert P. Forget the suits and the ladies, check out his weirder side.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlWP...
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Dance For Me (1999 Version)
YouTube video by Robert Palmer - Topic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlWPCQNih3Q&list=RDhlWPCQNih3Q&start_radio=1
4 months ago
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A certain book is featured in a Loveholidays marketing campaign. Anyone spotted one in the wild?!
4 months ago
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Latest Late Night Tales Likes is out, with music from Ikonika, Be Lanuit, Lettuce, Tiombe Lockhart and loads more.
open.spotify.com/playlist/2fC...
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4 months ago
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Are there any scientists out there that can explain why it’s so difficult to make a teapot that doesn’t drip while pouring?
4 months ago
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Listen again to yesterday’s show on NTS Radio via the wonders of
@mixcloud.bsky.social
:
www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/low...
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Low Life Loves You W/ Bill Brewster - 6th January 2026
https://www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/low-life-loves-you-w-bill-brewster-6th-january-2026/
4 months ago
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Hi there, I am a guest on
@hoxtonradio.bsky.social
today around 1pm. Chat with a bit of music. Feel free to join me and presenter Shanaz.
hoxtonradio.com
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Hoxton Radio
The freshest insight into fashion, style and new trends bringing fresh music to the airwaves. Available to stream online from the heart of East London.
https://hoxtonradio.com/
4 months ago
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Today I’m back on NTS at 1pm UK time.
nts.live
#dontassume
#lowlifelovesyou
4 months ago
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5 months ago
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Mike Atkinson
5 months ago
Bill Brewster
@djhistory.bsky.social
joins us for the last RMDC episode of the year, in which we take a look at a chart from May 1979: a time when disco had never been bigger, and nobody knew that a backlash was on the way.
shows.acast.com/record-mirro...
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RIP Brigitte. Her and Serge created magic together.
youtu.be/kmOMJHAlvL0?...
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Serge Gainsbourg Brigitte Bardot Bonnie Clyde Music V
YouTube video by Hugo Kafka
https://youtu.be/kmOMJHAlvL0?si=EpEIJZoRvD4Mtbhl
5 months ago
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Just done a new Xmas mix on @Patreon. You need to sign in or subscribe to access it (you can subscribe for free though).
patreon.com/billbrewster
5 months ago
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RIP to Balearic king Chris Rea. So many tunes in his catalogue that have wound up on Ibicenco playlists or UK dancefloors. One of the Boro’s greatest sons. Ciao Chris xxx
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI_U...
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Chris Rea - Nothing To Fear
YouTube video by ChrisReaVideos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI_UZ0BK0UU&list=RDBI_UZ0BK0UU&start_radio=1
5 months ago
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Our final Low Life at Corsica Studios, which is (sadly) closing in March. We’ve brought back some disco heavyweights for it, too, including Matthew & Jolyon and Bruce Tantum.
ra.co/events/2325952
5 months ago
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You can listen again to my NTS from Tuesday here:
www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/low...
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Low Life Loves You w/ Bill Brewster - 9th December 2025
Writer, historian and DJ Bill Brewster showcasing two hours of love, laughter, and music. Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/bill-brewster/episodes/bill-b...
https://www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/low-life-loves-you-w-bill-brewster-9th-december-2025/
5 months ago
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5 months ago
@djhistory.bsky.social
sure I’m not the first to point this out, but the Sade remix (an edit at least) came on this old Red Hot comp
redhot.bandcamp.com/album/red-ho...
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Red Hot + Riot (Deluxe Reissue), by Red Hot Org
37 track album
https://redhot.bandcamp.com/album/red-hot-riot-deluxe-reissue
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I’ve upload a bunch of Michael’s live sets from Low Life. They are here:
soundcloud.com/billbrewster...
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MICHAEL COOK Live at Low Life
These are the live sets by our friend Michael Cook, who sadly passed away in December 2025.
https://soundcloud.com/billbrewster/sets/michael-cook-live-at-low-life
5 months ago
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I’m back on NTS today at 1pm (UK time) with the usual big vibes and soul bangers. Join me.
www.nts.live
5 months ago
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Our good friend and former Low Life rezzie, Michael Cook, took his own life a week or so ago. My oppo Frank Broughton has written a tribute to him. You can read it here:
djhistory.com/read/michael...
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Michael Cook – a tribute - DJ History
Cookie Monster, Mickey Love, Count Cookula, Mickey Particular, Bedward, Captain Cocinero, me dad, The Grumpy DJ, The Hairy Cornflake… (and possibly a few more). Nobody gets that many nicknames without...
https://djhistory.com/read/michael-cook-a-tribute/
5 months ago
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Just heard that Jack Barron has passed away. He’d been very ill for 5 years with a rare form of vasculitis, but had held on somehow, until now. Arguably the first rock writer on the weekly inkies to throw his lot in with acid house, he was funny and illuminating. RIP.
6 months ago
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Spent most of last week at this event in Pakistan. Thanks to the
@britisharts.bsky.social
for bringing me out to participate. Very inspiring to be among so many passionate local musicians, DJs, promoters and producers.
bloompakistan.com/soundscape-p...
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SoundScape Pakistan Music Programme Launch - Bloom Pakistan
British Council launches SoundScape Pakistan Music 2025, supporting emerging talent, collaborations, and global music opportunities.
https://bloompakistan.com/soundscape-pakistan-music-programme-launch/
6 months ago
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We are now trying to do most of our DJhistory podcasts in glorious Technicolour and here’s the first one, featuring Greg Wilson (next up Jamz Supernova). Subscribe to the Material music channel for further cinematic epics.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3Qk...
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DjHistory Live Podcast - Greg Wilson Interviewed by Bill Brewster
YouTube video by Material Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3QkxsM0LXA
6 months ago
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6 months ago
Shabana Mahmood is wrong - Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government. Me, for the
@newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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Shabana Mahmood is wrong
Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government
https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/11/shabana-mahmood-wrong-immigration-farage
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DJ history podcasts. In the bag, Greg Wilson. We're starting to film some of them too, so keep your eyes peeled on YouTube. first one is Greg, then Jamz Supernova, old-skool, nu-skool.
6 months ago
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Give this a listen, from the late 1960s through to today, this guy has done it all.
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6 months ago
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Sets from last Low Life now up. Next party (final one at Corsica sadly) is on 14th Feb, 2026. Tickets on sale start of December.
soundcloud.com/billbrewster...
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LOW LIFE HALLOWEEN 2025
Live sets from latest Low Life party at Corsica studios.
https://soundcloud.com/billbrewster/sets/low-life-halloween-2025
6 months ago
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My show from yesterday, loads of bangers on this one.
www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/low...
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Low Life Loves You w/ Bill Brewster - 11th November 2025
Writer, historian and DJ Bill Brewster showcasing two hours of love, laughter, and music. Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/bill-brewster/episodes/bill-b...
https://www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/low-life-loves-you-w-bill-brewster-11th-november-2025/
6 months ago
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