S2E1: Funk the Fear and Do it Anyway with Sofi Mari
As we kick off the 2nd season of the podcast, I talk to the wonderful Sophie Matera, known by her stage name Sofi Mari. Sophie is a highly respected singer, MC, lyricist, and songwriter and she has been making waves in the music industry since 2003. You are in for a real treat as we dive into Sophie's journey and experiences and we talk about courage, authenticity, creativity, successful collaborations and the importance of sometimes taking a step back and giving things the time they require.
S1E9: Self-Development, Body Image & Self-Esteem
In this episode I talk to Phil Stanley, better known as MC Fokus who is a Hitchin based drum and bass MC, signed to Dispatch Recordings. He has been active in the scene for decades and is highly regarded for his versatility and for his lyricism that is infused with meaning and substance. We talk about his music career, some of the significant milestones and challenges that he has overcome. Then, we dive deep into his experiences with low self-esteem and body image and the road he took to transform these challenges into fuel to help and support others.
S1E8: The Nights that Launch New Talent
In this episode I speak to Andy Easton, founder of the London based club night called Launch. Andy is a veteran of the drum and bass scene, having been a DJ since the 1990s and one of the most well respected independent promoters in London, where he regularly puts on Launch, since 2007. This is an important conversation because small promoters like Andy are the backbone of the electronic music scene and they don’t always get the support that they deserve from the industry.
S1E6: Gender Inequality in Dance Music
In this episode I talk to London based drum and bass producer, DJ, radio host & mentor, Sweetpea. In our conversation she shares some great insights about the attitude that helped her and may help you deal with the challenges of crafting a lane for yourself in music. We also discuss her work within EQ50, some of the ways to go about achieving fairer representation for female and non-binary artists in music and why this is not only important but also in the interest of everyone in the industry.