Because it’s summer and the Deadly family are feeling good, we want to spread the love and give you the chance of winning some hot property.

The O. Children album came out not long ago and has been flying off the shelves quicker the Wonka’s chocolate bars and now we’re giving you the chance to get hold of a signed copy. That’s not all, we’ll also be giving away a signed Limited Edition Hand Screen-printed O Children poster, from their incredible single launch.

It’s easy to get involved, email Andrew- subject O.CHILDREN, for the chance to win these items.

Do it.

The O. Children album has landed. It’s a great day for the band and we want you all to be part of it.

Having started the recording process late last year in the Kent countryside, the anticipation has been building and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. 10 beautifully constructed tracks for you all to enjoy.

You can get it on iTunes for just £5.99 here, or get the hardcopy from Rough Trade and receive an exclusive bonus CD with remixes and B-sides.

It’s worth every penny. Trust us.

Whenever I think of Tokyo I always combine the images of Blade Runner and Lost In Translation. Super-sized billboards, skyscrapers, street food, people being pushed onto trains, strange polite conversations and wild secret parties in tiny apartments.

When we visited last week we ticked off all those things and on our day off went on an adventure to find Escalator Records, the first store in Japan to stock Deadly Records.

The area near the store is such a contrast to the rest of the city. Quiet and low key it felt we were in West London or Chelsea, New York with knowing stores and secret joints scattered around.

But while we had the address for Escalator Records we just couldn’t find it. However, with typical Japanese kindness, a nearby store owner searched online, printed out a map and sent us on a way two minutes down the road. The reason we couldn’t find it was because the store is perched on top of a hidden building with a tiny staircase.

We had no idea we were doing the right thing. Crawling up steps in a back alley we finally heard laughter. And a song from the superb Wild Nothing (who Escalator Records release in Japan). Yep, this was it.

Inside was record store heaven. Amazing records everywhere, a coffee maker and a beer tap. Owners (husband and wife) Masashi and Haruki were chatting to a friend, chilling, listening to music. It was like a dream.

On the wall were signed records from our French brothers Ed Banger, Haruki told us Escalator “were the first to stock Ed Banger in Japan and they always pop in” and Drop The Lime (my fellow traveller) signed some records to add to their collection. Was cool to see The Big Pink (who wear the stores branded “Big Love” t-shirt) on their press shots also showing support.

In fact it’s hard not to try and give all you can to this magical place. In a world where people are continuing to escape online, this was something going completely against virtual life. They hardly sell CDs, instead they sell records, tapes and t-shirts. They hang out and chat about music in person while drinking beer. The vibe in there was inspiring and if you ever visit Japan pop in and have a drink with them.

The official aftershow party for the Lovebox Friday has been announced and what a line up it is.

Taking place at the stunning Bocking Street warehouse, we will get to see the Count and Sinden joining the throng, whilst Brodinski will be dusting himself off for another round following his appearance at the festival, along with French whizz-kid Surkin and local boy Harry James.

For all the info on everything Lovebox click here.

And for super early bird advance tickets to the after party.. click now.

We hope you all loved the Bart B-More remix of Drop The Lime’s Sex Sax and if that wasn’t enough, check out the brillaint mix from Sinden below.

Sex Sax (Sinden Remix) by deadlypeople

Everyone has a favourite song that they like to listen to when the sun is shining and here we have another to add to the selection. A very much chilled out affair, this remix of Robyn’s Dancing On My Own from J-Wow of Buraka Som Sistema will have you coasting through those summer days without a care in the world.

Robyn – Dancing On My Own (J-Wow Smoked Summer Mix) by deadlypeople

The countdown has begun, everything is coming together smoothly and it’s not long at all until the O. Children album is out. It’s four weeks today. Monday 12th July. Watch this space.

The Count & Sinden have put together this 4 minute mini mix as a teaser from their upcoming album MEGA MEGA MEGA which is due for release on the 23rd August 2010. Click the link above and register by email to get all the latest info on the album including news on their first single featuring Mystery Jets.