NICK LUSCOMBE
October 4th, 2005 by rui
“Peelie, Charlie, Gilles, Annie…Nick Luscombe has become one of those radio titans.” (Straight No Chaser)
One of the UKs most influential radio DJs with his long running weekly Flo-Motion show on XFM. Since 2000 he has pioneered a compelling blend of deep club music incorporating elements of electronica, moody techno, jazz and downtempo soul, with his selections also journeying into the more experimental elements of modern music. Nick is also the man behind the popular folk inspired ICA club night, Roots and Shoots.
What’s your name?
Nick Luscombe
Where do you call home?
London
[b]What is your night at The Big Chill Bar called and how would you
describe the music policy?[/b]
It’s imaginatively known as “Nick Luscombe”.
I like to play a really varied selection. Playing for five hours I think it’s fun to cover all the kinds of music I’m into each month. From minimal techno to Steely Dan kinds of sums it up!!
What are your current Top 3 tunes?
1. Thieves of Time – The Time Machine (Other Worlds)
2. Cloud – Secrets (Exceptional)
3. Vashti Bunyan – Here Before (fat cat)
What’s the secret of playing a good set at the bar?
The Big Chill Portobello Mushroom Burger!!
Where else do you play / have you played?
Monthly:
Lizard at Market Place, Nr Oxford Circus.
Soultek Session at ICA, The Mall.
Altered Vibes at Smiths, Farringdon.
Cocoon, W1.
Also coming up this month dates at Brixton Academy and Spitz plus a number of gigs in Chennai, India.
[b]When did you first encounter The Big Chill and what mental image do
the words ‘Big Chill’ conjur up for you?[/b]
Enchanted Garden at Larmer Tree in 2000 – a totally wonderful weekend, superb music and really nice people.
[b]What’s your favourite meal on the bar menu, and if someone was to
offer to buy you a drink, what would you ask for?[/b]
It’s gotta be the Portobello Mushroom Burger – (see above!!) I’ll have a mojito thanks!
[b]Ever had anything funny, bizarre, random or cool happen while
playing there? A favourite memory from one of your nights?[/b]
Well the coolest thing was when we recently had the launch party for Flo-Motion Volume 2. Johnny Trunk played a lovely set of amazing records, followed by a deep electronic laptop performance from Nathan Fake.
What’s your favourite website (apart from this one, of course)?
For music I’m really into www.thinnerism.net. Love the phonica and smallfish websites too.
I also like Julian Cope’s website www.headheritage.co.uk/
Check the bar listings for details of Nick’s next night at the Big Chill Bar.
