Phat Phil Cooper

26/09/2026

Really enjoyed reading this interview with Nick Warren.

Some proper wise words in here, and I love his outlook on how things should be. Look after people, build real relationships, don’t get too caught up in status and all the bu****it that can come with this industry, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

I’ve been doing this a long time now and the older I get, the more I realise it’s the people you meet along the way that really matter.

Nick’s definitely one of the good ones.

Well worth a read, and very happy to have him releasing music with us on Through Gods Own Eyes.

Nick Warren () has been around long enough to know that careers are rarely built by music alone.

25/09/2026

Two releases out today that I’m very happy to finally get out into the world.

First up on NuNorthern Soul is T-Bird ‘Beets & Peas EP’.

T-Bird is a California-born, Barcelona-based producer whose musical world takes in jazz, soul, funk, dub and electronic music, pretty much the kind of melting pot that always gets my attention.

Across six tracks he moves through laid-back grooves, dubby textures, jazz-funk, coastal atmospheres and warm electronic soul. There are little nods to Wally Badarou and Quincy Jones along the way, but it all comes together with T-Bird’s own personality and production style.

Listen / buy:
https://nunorthernsoul.lsnto.me/nuns086

Then over on Through Gods Own Eyes we head towards a very different dance-floor with Nick Warren ‘Waves’.

Nick’s original is a proper hands-in-the-air-at-dusk record for me, melodic, warm and emotional, with a shuffling breakbeat, deep bass and those dreamy synths slowly doing their thing.

The remixes take it in three different directions too. Paul James Nolan gives it a driving, hypnotic progressive workout, Richard Norris takes things deeper and more psychedelic, while Simon Sheldon taps into that rolling, late-90s progressive house sound.

Listen / buy:
https://nunorthernsoul.lsnto.me/tgoe006

Two records, two very different energies for two different dance-floors, which pretty much sums up where my musical head has always been.

Big thanks to everyone involved in both releases and, as always, everyone buying, playing, sharing and supporting the music.

19/09/2026

Feeling emotionally drained at the moment. I've been pushing the music, the label stuff and DJing to the max this summer, trying to see just how much life is left in the old dog. Hahahaha.

It's been a full-on few months, juggling so many different projects, long days, late nights and plenty going on behind the scenes. Sometimes you do find yourself questioning whether all the energy, time and effort is worth it.

Then two things come along that remind you exactly why you do it.

The first is a lovely interview with Mondo Love & Betrayal in Juno Daily, talking about their debut album, which I've had the pleasure of working on and releasing through NuNorthern Soul. Seeing their music and story getting the attention they deserve means a great deal.

https://www.juno.co.uk/junodaily/2026/09/18/mondo-love-betrayal-interview-im-working-with-a-really-charismatic-interesting-beautiful-singer/

The second is a review of Jim's new album, The Curious Case of Existence, released on Vicious Charm, from Balearic Mike. Someone who truly cares about music, has an incredible depth of knowledge and, most importantly, takes the time to really listen.

Reading his thoughts on an album I've been so closely involved with, and an artist I believe in so much, is a wonderful reminder of why I do what I do.

https://www.facebook.com/balearic.mike/posts/pfbid02pJkzbYzHfnx1un1eG3AAkUJbnGMHHXzLjErs24DkMHxdffHgjwr3SLx6NoPt9sEpl

Working in music isn't always easy, especially when you're trying to give every project the time, energy and attention it deserves while still getting out there and doing your own thing behind the decks.

But seeing artists you believe in getting recognition from people who genuinely love and understand music makes all the long days, sleepless nights and emotional ups and downs worthwhile.

This old dog might be a little tired, but there's still plenty of life left in him yet.

Onwards and upwards.

15/09/2026

This Wednesday you can find me UP on the roof of The Standard celebrating cooler evenings and the general slow descent into the best part of the year. Eclectic nuggets, curveballs and audio oddities with a dollop of whimsical cheese for your tapping toes and nodding heads.

09/09/2026

THIS IS NOT BALEARIC.

I’ve put together a Beatport selection pulling together some of the more dancefloor-focused moments from my Through Gods Own Eyes label.

House in many of its forms. Deep, dubby, psychedelic, cosmic, disco, techno and a bit of chug.

Some old ones. Some newer ones. Some proper bangers.

And there’s more incoming...

Next up on TGOE is Nick Warren – Waves, landing 25th September with remixes from Paul James Nolan, Richard Norris (The Grid) and Simon Sheldon (The Freebooter Lounge).

A pretty good indication of where the label is heading.

Listen / pre-save Nick Warren – Waves:
https://nunorthernsoul.lsnto.me/tgoe006

THIS IS NOT BALEARIC:
https://www.beatport.com/playlists/share/11321771

05/09/2026

Through Gods Own Eyes is the other record label I run alongside NuNorthern Soul and one that some of you might not be quite as familiar with.

I started TGOE back in 2019 as another outlet for music I liked that didn't necessarily have a home on NuNorthern Soul.

It's definitely the more dancefloor-focused of the two labels, with House music in many of its various forms at the heart of things, but I've never been that interested in tying it down to one particular sound.

Deep, dubby, psychedelic, cosmic, disco, techno, chug... there's a bit of all of that in there, and quite a lot that sits somewhere in between.

I suppose after running labels for as long as I have, you develop a feel for what works together. Not necessarily because everything sounds the same, but because there's a certain attitude or character that connects it.

That's probably the best way of describing TGOE. Good music made by interesting people that we think deserves a home.

Over the years we've worked with artists including Ron Trent, La Mano, Barnaby Bruce, Man Power, Nail plus more, with Nail's brilliant House Fire Records series becoming a big part of the label catalogue. It's a pretty varied bunch, which I think says a lot about what TGOE is about.

Next up is Nick Warrens 'Waves' on 25th September, with remixes from Paul James Nolan, Richard Norris and Simon Sheldon (The Freebooter Lounge). Again, a slightly different direction, but one that feels completely at home on the label.

You can pre-save 'Waves' or pre-order it on Beatport or Bandcamp here: https://nunorthernsoul.lsnto.me/tgoe006

And if you've never really dug into Through Gods Own Eyes before, have a nose through the back catalogue. There's quite a bit in there now.

https://www.beatport.com/label/through-gods-own-eyes/74987

THROUGH GODS OWN EYES

Born in Bali. Ideated in Ibiza.

04/09/2026

Big thanks to NYC's finest DJ Qool Marv for the NuNorthern Soul goodness in his latest live stream.

Blue Monday (Lunes Azul) - Visions of Light

Harmony - Visions of Light

In Mind - Kid Drama

Arpenteria - T-Bird

My Love - Ray-D

Global York - AndyFellaz

The Benevolent Harlequin - Funky DL

Leisure - DJ Jazzy Jeff

Jay - Wendel Patrick
Come Together - Cassandra Wilson and Dianne Reeves

Funja - DJ Moy

Last Tango In Paris - Gotan Project

Tease The Cat - Foster

Metronome (Nujabes Tribute) - Michita

Hasta Doce - T-Bird

Black In The Berry - Qool DJ Marv

Take Five (Jay-K’s ReGroove) - The Dave Brubeck Quartet

Spike Spiegel - saib.

Voyage (Wanblake Remix) - Blue In Green

Jazz Potato - Mr. Scruff and Mark Rae

Sure Thing - St. Germain

Soul Vibe - Sergio Helou

01/09/2026

NUNORTHERN SOUL ALL STARS

We started the All Stars series as a way of handing over the NuNorthern Soul Mixcloud to friends, artists and DJs whose musical taste we trust.

There aren't really any rules. Much like the label itself, it's about joining the dots between different sounds, tempos and eras, and hopefully turning up a few records you haven't heard before.

The latest comes from Zaynah & Jonboy of Cosmica.

Cosmica is a UK-based music project and label with its feet somewhere between Balearic, soul, disco, house and the slightly wonkier corners of the record collection. Which, unsurprisingly, makes them a pretty good fit for us.

Their 70-minute selection moves through music from the likes of Chris Coco, My Friend Dario, Ryo Kawasaki, The Swan And The Lake, Common Saints, Nick & Samantha and plenty more.

A lovely listen from start to finish.

Listen to NuNorthern Soul All Stars: Zaynah x Jonboy / Cosmica:

Cosmica is a UK-based music project and record label founded by Stevie and Zaynah, rooted in a love of Balearic, soul, disco, house and beautifully off-centre records. The idea is simple: good music, strong feeling and no real interest in genre boundaries. From dusty soul and cosmic disco through to...

31/08/2026

I’ve been looking back through the music George Solar and I have released together on NuNorthern Soul over the last five years.

It started with 'Los Rayos Del Sol' back in 2021, and since then George has become a regular part of the label, with a steady run of releases, remixes and collaborations.

With the third and final 'Moonbeams In Dub' EP now out, it seemed like a good time to look back at everything we’ve done together.

I’ve written a new piece for the NuNorthern Soul blog covering the story so far. We’ve also put together Spotify and Bandcamp playlists with all of George’s releases and remixes for the label in one place.

Have a read:
https://www.nunorthernsoul.co.uk/post/george-solar-nunorthern-soul-from-sunbeams-to-moonbeams

28/08/2026

Another new release out today from my label, NuNorthern Soul

The third and final instalment of George Solar 'Moonbeams In Dub' series sees Mike Alcaras, Marshall Watson and Silvio Astier take three of George’s tracks off in their own directions — from the subtle, spacious feel of 'O Luar' through to the deeper, heavier 'Countermoon' and Silvio’s reworking of 'Lunaticotina'.

Really pleased with how this whole series has come together, and it’s been great seeing the response from DJs and radio along the way.

“3 outstanding remixes, digging them all” — Nick Warren

“Love this series… the dubs are so varied and really deep” — Jaye Ward

“Very special indeed! And almost impossible to choose a favourite.” — S / A / M

Alongside support and good words from Chris Coco, Ruf Dug, Leo Mas, Harri (Sub Club), Pete Herbert, Steve KIW, Andy Baxter, Jason Boardman, Qool DJ Marv and plenty more.

Listen / download:
https://nunorthernsoul.lsnto.me/nuns084