Herbal Nightclub in London's Shoreditch was booming last night with the sound of UK Garage as the Slick n Fresh 1st Birthday Bash went off with a bang.

The night was filled with the sound of old and new UKG supplied by some of the scene's best talent. Charma, Control-S, Jelly Beats & Listener kept the crowd going strong 'til the lights came on; complemented with 3 superb live PAs from Lickrish Music's Gemma Jay, Jelly Beats & Dee, and the fabulous Clare Evers.

It was the perfect way to mark 12 months of Slick n Fresh supplying the best upfront UK garage news, views and downloads.

Thanks to everyone that managed to come down and a special thanks to all those involved; including the talented crew keeping the house music alive on the 2nd floor - Sandeep Chatterjee, Si Sutton, Paul Quinton, DJP, Jose S, MRcSp and Lekkey.

Here's to another year!

SnF

• See photos of the Slick n Fresh 1st Birthday Bash here

The New Year went off with a bang at Harlow Stadium as it was ushered in by The Heartless Crew at Simply Garage. Even though the venue wasn't at capacity the crowd were going mental as DJ Fonti tore through vintage UK Garage and (strangely deviating from the night's theme) brought in 2008 with some club classics.

Also on the night we were treated to sets from Streaky & Solution, Mike 'Ruff Cut' Lloyd, Whiplash, Burns, the Dreem Team's Mikee B and of course DJ EZ.

See the first photos from the night over at the Slick n Fresh photo gallery - hopefully with more to come later.

The biggest UK garage video for several years is nearly upon us - and SnF get a first look behind the scenes. See exclusive photos from the video shoot for Conrol-S's UKG anthem Never Leave Me Alone.

The bumpy 2-step smasher featuring Scott Mauice & Majestic MC was released as a 12" back in August 2007 on Control-S's own label In Ctrl Recordings. It's since had strong sales and has appeared on the bonus new school disc on the latest Pure Garage release mixed by DJ EZ.

The video looks great and should be available to watch exclusively at SnF very soon.

The vinyl is still available online and in all good record shops. If spinning plastic is not your thing don't worry; as we're told that Never Leave Me Alone should be available for digital download on iTunes and all good MP3 services soon!

• See the photos at the SnF Photo Gallery
• Control-S MySpace
• Buy 'Never Leave Me Alone' from DnR Vinyl
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The Bank Holiday was a big one. With no work on Monday it was 3 solid days of raving for 2 of the biggest names on the UKG scene at the moment - Control-S.

Playing two UK Flava events and Simply Garage in London, Martin & Lee had a thoroughly good one. The highlight being their hottest track of the moment getting PA'd at Rudolphs in North London.

Inside is a lot to swallow. A review of Simply Garage, download the "Gonna Make It" PA audio, see a video footage of the PA & see pictures of their weekend travels.

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Wax On is the new club night put together by none other than Qualifide at the infamous Club Herbal in Shoreditch, former home to the Prolific clubnight...

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It was another smasher of an evening when SlicknFresh's intrepid reporters headed down to South London's Ministry of Sound last night for the latest instalment of Smoove. With a combination of house, RnB, ragga, and of course UK garage; it was a night not to be missed.

Heading up the UKG team was baddest DJ on the circuit DJ EZ and DJ/producer/demi-god Matt 'Jam' Lamont. Both played banging sets and had the crowd going WILD.

Photos of the night after the jump!

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