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When @bobbymyseh and @james___hearn slid into our DMs offering a link to a series of football-themed edits of the likes of Ricky Martin, Shakira and Skinner & Baddiel, we thought - cor this sounds a bit naff. How pleasantly surprised and humble pie-filled we were to discover what a stroke of genius their Show Of Hands mixtape ‘World Cup Dubs ’26’ is. Not only have they used the vocals from anthemic football songs in remarkably classy fashion over excellent house, garage, afro and ambient beats that would stand up on their own, but they’ve also woven in dozens of pieces of iconic football commentary and sound bites across the mixtape, creating a dreamy and nostalgic ambience throughout that makes for the most impressive, carefully-crafted meeting of football and dance music we’ve ever heard. How the fk you gonna turn the vocals from ‘Three Lions’ into sublimely soulful ‘90s house??? Genius. The EP moves through throbby tech into Balearic-tinged house, afro rhythm and a little garage too - a lovely representation of some of the best parts of UK dance music that nicely mirrors the multiculturalism that makes this country — and tournament — so great.

The mixtape from the UK-born, Vancouver-based duo is available on the Show Of Hands Bandcamp on digital and limited edition cassette and USB, with all proceeds going to @distro_disco, a nonprofit supporting unhoused communities in Vancouver (excellent sleeve notes on their Substack too detailing all the samples). Bravo for the excellent work here (went down very well at our party at @cratebrewery at the weekend as you can see) and for flying the flag for the Balearic sound with their events in the city too. Go support and come on England / Czechia 😉

Perhaps we should collab on a pressing for Euro 2028? 🤔
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