aaamusic | On 22, Oct 2010

Saturday, 23rd October sees Topman launch a new instore DJ programme ‘Saturday Matinee’ in its Oxford Circus flagship store. The menswear destination on the British high street with its recently added second floor housing new Topman collections such as ‘AAA’ and ‘Topman Design’ as well as hand-picked ‘Superbrands’. What better way to shop on a Saturday afternoon than with a soundtrack provided by some of the most up-and-coming and influential trendsetting bands, promoters and DJs on the London and national music scene. Saturday Matinee further enhances Topman’s ongoing support of the brightest musical talent around and perfectly compliments our existing music platform Topman CTRL (topmanctrl.com).

The first instalment of Saturday Matinee (23rd October) sees the band Detachments play between 1pm-3pm followed by promoters Dollop from 4pm-6pm.

The first couple of months’ programming includes current NME Radar Tour favourites Chapel Club as well as bands Clock Operaand British etherealists Still Corners. Influential promoters such as ‘Russ Tannen’ (East London club nights FTWB and Progress) and ‘Club.The.Mammoth’ (London club nights at The Old Blue Last, Hoxton Bar & Kitchen and Lock Tavern) also add their name to an ever growing and exciting line-up leading up to Christmas and continuing into the New Year.

‘Detachments’ describe their recently released self-titled debut album as ‘synth pop noir’ and drew from the work of such creative luminaries as the legendary Andrew Wetherall and Trevor Jackson. The album was 2 years in the making and was produced by Simian Mobile Disco’s highly acclaimed James Ford who’s past production credits include Arctic Monkeys and Klaxons.

Following on from Detachments are ‘Dollop’. Over the past 6 years ‘Dollop’ have earned a reputation as progressive and pioneering promoters across the London club scene. With East London conquered they have now set their sights on Central London’s famous ‘Heaven’ and on 27th October will embark on a monthly residency featuring bands and DJs.

Catch both ‘Detachments’ and ‘Dollop’ as part of Saturday Matinee while you can and stay up to date with the latest news and additions to the line-up at www.topman.com and www.topmanctrl.com.