I co-run the Hackney Colliery Band, a 9-piece 'marching sound machine' who mine choice nuggets of hip-hop, funk and brass beats from the long-forgotten musical coalface located directly beneath Hackney Central overground station.

Our latest single No Diggity/House Arrest has been getting an amazing reception including lots of airplay on BBC 6Music and worldwide. So why not check it out yourself, eh? No Diggity is a frankly very funky cover, and House Arrest is a jumping Balkany original by me.

Here's a taste:

The band has been getting a lot of attention recently, thanks in no small part to our debut album and first couple of singles on the Wah Wah 45s label which have been providing aural caffiene to discerning listeners across the globe.

Hackney Colliery Band debut album. Out on Wah Wah 45s July 4th by WahWah45s

We've had airplay all over the world (including support from Gilles Peterson at BBC Radio 1 in the UK) and have got a whole stack of gigs lined up so if you like good-time music that appeals to your feet as much as to your ear, come and see us!

The best way to see what we're up to is to join the Facebook group and follow us on Twitter. So why on earth wouldn't you do both?