It's the final episode of Season 1! And we're ending with a good one!Gina Jeanz is a Namibian raised DJ, producer and model who has lived in Cape Town for many years before making a big move to Zurich for her career in 2022. She's earned the Bi

Kampire on Using Nostalgia to Build a DJ set, Visa Struggles and Social Responsibility

Mar 28th, 2024 57m 49s

Kampire is a Ugandan DJ and part of the Ngeye Ngeye crew. She hosts a show on NTS radio and she was one of Mixmag's picks for Top Ten Breakthrough DJs of 2018.In this episode Kampire talks to Emily about how she uses nostalgia to create great m

Manuka Honey on Discovering Dubstep, Creating a Safe Club Night for the Queer Community and Astrology

Mar 21st, 2024 40m 12s

Manuka Honey is a DJ, producer and astrologer. She was raised in the US before relocating to the UK. In 2023, she had a residency on BBC Radio One. Manuka Honey runs a club night called Sucio, which is a femme focussed party which centres under

Karen Nyame KG on UK Funky, Industry Challenges and Healthy Boundaries

Mar 14th, 2024 45m 11s

Karen Nyame KG is a one of London's most interesting artists. She's a DJ and producer who started off in the UK funky scene but quit music. She made a big return in 2018 after a release on the label Goon Club All Stars. Since then, she's contin

Arthi on Side Hustles, Being a Journalist and Travelling to Colombia

Mar 7th, 2024 26m 55s

Arthi is a multi-genre DJ, a tech journalist at Sky News and also a professional dancer who has danced for the likes of Beyoncé, Dave and Charli XCX. If you've watched any of her DJ live streams, you'll know she usually plays with a huge smile

Jamz Supernova on balancing motherhood and DJing, race and representation and touring

Feb 29th, 2024 45m 8s

When Jamz Supernova was younger she dreamed of becoming a TV presenter, it was through this curiosity that she discovered a real passion for radio and DJing. She is a label head, radio host, DJ, podcaster and overall tastemaker. She started her

Bianca Oblivion on edit culture, LA raves and grime MCs

Feb 22nd, 2024 34m 15s

Bianca Oblivion came up through the rave and blog house scenes; her versatility as a DJ and producer weaving everything from rave to baile funk to grime to bass recently earned her a spot on Mixmag's Breakthrough DJs of the Year in 2023. Bianca

DJ Paulette on longevity, the Hacienda and equality

Feb 15th, 2024 1h 3m

This episode features a bonafide legend! If you've heard of one UK club it's probably the Hacienda. DJ Paulette was one of the only female residents at legendary queer night Flesh, kicking off a multi-decade-spanning career that's taken in resi

BadSista on fame, European dancing and LGBTQ+ parties in Brazil

Feb 8th, 2024 35m 55s

São Paulo based DJ, musician and producer BADSISTA is know for her high energy sets blending influences from techno, Baile funk and rave. She is a fierce advocate of LGBTQ+ rights and parties and has stayed true to her values despite her growin

1. Roska on touring, worst gigs and how to learn from setbacks

Feb 1st, 2024 43m 52s

In this first episode, Emily Dust sits down with UK Funky pioneer Roska. A producer and DJ from London who runs the label Roska Kicks and Snares, he's been a stalwart of the scene since the 00s. His own productions have seen him work alongside

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Introducing Dances For Buildings

Jan 29th, 2024 1m 53s

Welcome to this brand new podcast, Dances For Buildings with me Emily Dust. Episode 1 launches on Thurs 1st Feb 2024.Across the series you'll hear from some of the world's most vital DJs on the highs, lows, turning points and sweaty nights that

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