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Emily speaks to the world’s most vital DJs, exploring the highs and lows, turning points in their careers and the sweaty nights that make up who they are, recommending the best clubs across the globe, as well as illuminating DJ techniques and tips. Featuring guests likes Jamz Supernova (BBC 6 Music/Future Bounce), DJ Paulette (one of the Hacienda’s first female residents and recipient of DJ Mag Lifetime Achievement Award), DJ Kampire (Nyege Nyege), BadSista (ground-breaking producer and DJ from São Paulo), UK funky legend Roska and Los Angeles rave queen Bianca Oblivion, the podcast series sketches out portraits of global club culture, documenting tonight for tomorrow.Follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noop
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- Dec 2, 202559 min
Tina Edwards on Sharing London Jazz scene with New Audiences, Being without An Agent and Finding Her Voice on Social Media
Tina Edwards has been shaping the sound of London’s jazz scene and beyond for years. She’s fiercely supported underground talent, hosted evenings to platform LGBTQ artists and is a true conduit of the UK sound to a global audience. Tina Edwards is a DJ, broadcaster and writer known for championing global jazz and jazz-adjacent sounds. From hosting shows on BBC Radio 3 and Worldwide FM to curating lineups at festivals, Tina’s work celebrates the ever-changing underground music scene in London. In this episode, Tina talks to Emily Dust about bringing the newest wave of the London Jazz sound to Chicago, finding her voice on social media and navigating the backlash of going viral, and why she decided to ditch her agent, take control of her career and find her own gigs. This episode is full of helpful tips on becoming a successful DJ.Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow Tina Edwards on Instagram @tinaedwardsdj and on TikTok @tinaedwardsdjdj.Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 25, 202541 min
Catu Diosis on Learning How to DJ in Uganda, Moving to Germany and Experiencing a True Brazilian Carnival
Catu Diosis knows how to throw a party! And you’re invited to the next one. Catu Diosis is a DJ, producer and member of the Ugandan-based Nyege Nyege collective. Nyege Nyege are THE collective to know about, they have been redefining African electronic music since 2015 and continue to push it year on year. Catu is currently based between Germany and Uganda and weaves her knowledge of music with dance and performance to create the most memorable DJ sets for her fans around the world.In this episode Catu Diosis talks to Emily about how she learned how to DJ, getting stranded in Germany during the pandemic, her tour of Brazil and attending the famous Brazilian carnival for the first time. Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow Catu Diosis on Instagram and TikTok @catu_diosis. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 18, 20251h 9m
L-Vis 1990 on a Career Defining Moment with Fatboy Slim, Creating Night Slugs and Music Industry Mental Health
How a car accident completely changed L-Vis 1990’s next steps…L-Vis1990 is a producer, DJ and record label owner of the iconic label Night Slugs. Being at the forefront of UK club culture for years is no easy feat, but L-Vis 1990 has most definitely been a leader in UK Dance music. As the co-founder of Night Slugs alongside Bok Bok and through his alter ego Dance System, L-Vis 1990 has forged a career that’s seen him play alongside some of the greatest electronic DJs of our generation but there was a cost. In this episode L-Vis 1990 talks to Emily about the dark side of club culture and how it took a toll on his mental health, DJing for Fatboy Slim and how he is supporting smaller venues around the UK. Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow L-Vis1990 on Instagram @lvis1990. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 11, 202555 min
Suzi Analogue on a Life Changing Conversation with Crystal Waters, the Legendary Low End Theory nights and Discovering her Style
Academia meets lived experience of the culture, that’s what Suzi Analogue brings! Suzi Analogue is an artist, DJ, label owner of Never Normal Records and associate professor who has lectured on Mapping Black Music Ecologies at Harvard University. Born in Baltimore she's lived all over the world and brings a macro view of music which is very different to what we've heard on the podcast so far.Suzi Analogue talks to Emily about how a conversation with Crystal Waters changed her life, how attending the legendary Low End Theory nights in LA shaped her sound, the roots of B'more club music (known as Baltimore Club outside the city), deconstructs the power structures in the music industry and talks about her work celebrating the women written out of dance music history.Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow Suzi Analogue on Instagram @suzianalog and on Tik Tok @suzianalogue. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 4, 202548 min
Coco Em's Shocking Moment before her Boiler Room set, her Top Nairobi Clubs and Creating Pass Pass
We’ve flown around the world, and we’ve landed in Kenya…or as you’ll hear we’re actually in Canada for this episode! We’re welcoming Nairobi based artist, DJ, producer and co-founder of Pass Pass, Coco Em. Pass Pass is a platform which was born from the need to bring about equality for touring musicians from Africa and beyond, based on Coco Em's personal experience.In this episode Coco Em talks to Emily about the shocking moment that happened just before her debut Boiler Room set, the importance of countries in the Global North understanding what goes into booking artists from the Global South and the best places to go in Nairobi for a good night out. Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow Coco Em on Instagram @cocoem__. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 28, 202552 min
Yasmin on the Reality of a Major Label, swapping London for Mexico and Women in the Music Industry
It's our first live episode! This episode comes to you from Gilles Peterson's, We Out Here festival in the UK, where Emily caught up with DJ Yasmin.Yasmin is a DJ, singer/songwriter and the co-founder of Trippin, an online travel guide powered by a global community. Yasmin has worked with everyone from Major Lazer to Gordon City and Pharrell. In this episode Yasmin talks to Emily about the reality of being “a product” of major labels, why she swapped London for Mexico City and the importance of having more women in the music industry at all levels. There were also some great questions from our live audience.Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow Yasmin on Instagram @itsyasmin. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 21, 202543 min
G33 on Burn Out, the Explosion of Girls Don't Sync and Creating Inclusive Dancefloors
G33 is a DJ, producer and member of the collective Girls Don’t Sync. As a DJ, she is redefining what the UK club scene looks and sounds like and making a scene that is inclusive. In this episode, G33 talks to Emily about the reality of late nights and burnout, the story of Girls Don’t Sync and how they went from local stages to international gigs and building a real and authentic community on the dancefloor. She also reflects on the impact of social media on the dancefloor and the crowds' expectations of a club night.Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow G33 on Instagram @gaia_ia. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 14, 202552 min
DJ Target on the Regret of Selling his Records to Dizzee Rascal, the early days of Grime and UK Garage and going to the Legendary Music House
DJ Target's name will be familiar to anyone with even a passing interest in UK black music. He is a broadcaster, author and producer. As a key figure of the UK grime scene, he began his career as an original member of Pay As U Go Cartel as well as being a founding member of Roll Deep. He has played a fundamental role in creating grime, which he documents in his book Grime Kids. Grime Kids was adapted for TV and Target is also the host of The Rap Game alongside Krept and Konan and Tonight With Target. DJ Target has hosted a radio show on BBC Radio 1Xtra since 2006 where he has been instrumental in championing new and underground talent. He was also on BBC Radio 1 from 2013 to 2022.In this episode DJ Target talks to Emily about the regret of selling his prized possessions to none other than Dizzee Rascal, the impact of the legendary London dubplate studio, Music House, which was foundational for black music scenes in London from reggae to jungle to garage, and what it was like DJing in Ibiza for the first time. He also talks about breaking new artists on his radio show and which tunes he would choose for carnival. This one is essential listening!Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow DJ Target on Instagram and TikTok @djtarget. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Dances For Buildings with Emily Dust
Emily speaks to the world’s most vital DJs, exploring the highs and lows, turning points in their careers and the sweaty nights that make up who they are, recommending the best clubs across the globe, as well as illuminating DJ techniques and tips. Featuring guests likes Jamz Supernova (BBC 6 Music/Future Bounce), DJ Paulette (one of the Hacienda’s first female residents and recipient of DJ Mag Lifetime Achievement Award), DJ Kampire (Nyege Nyege), BadSista (ground-breaking producer and DJ from São Paulo), UK funky legend Roska and Los Angeles rave queen Bianca Oblivion, the podcast series sketches out portraits of global club culture, documenting tonight for tomorrow.Follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noop
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