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• INSIGHTS 034 // ROSKA - A Timeline of UK Funky

  Ahead of his headline appearance under his raw and groove-laden Bakongo moniker at our event with Funky Adjacent on November 23rd (https://ra.co/events/1987058), for this episode of INSIGHTS, I'm joined by Wayne Goodlitt aka Roska, UK Funky royalty and pioneering DJ producer whose unwavering dedication to the genre and incredible output has rightfully earned him legend status. His Roska Kicks & Snares imprint has been a cornerstone of UK Funky for over 15 years, a true constant throughout the peaks and troughs of the genre's popularity, as fresh and vital now as it was back in the late 2000s.Over the course of this interview, Wayne discusses the influence of soundsystem culture and pirate radio in his early years, the timeline of UK Funky and the peaks and troughs of the genres popularity, the fork in the road between Funky and Grime and the melting pot of other distinctly London sounds that helped forge the genre, as well as the current vanguard of artists and Funky's future. Next, Wayne highlights significant releases from the vast Kicks & Snares back catalogue, discusses other creative channels via his Bakongo alias, before concluding with some favourite Bandcamp picks and spotlighting future projects. Clips of ‘Climate Change’ and ‘Bounce’ ft Serocee by Roska are featured in this podcast.SUPPORT ROSKA:Bandcamp: https://roska.bandcamp.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roskaofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/roskakickssnares/

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• INSIGHTS 033 // DIS FIG - 'Orchards of a Futile Heaven', Collaboration & Developing Vocals

  In this episode of INSIGHTS, I am joined by Dis Fig, who’s genre bending blend of  industrial, dub and ambient has formed an  impressive catalogue of solo and collaborative efforts, notably her 2019 debut album ‘PURGE’, as well as ’In Blue’ with dub legend The Bug and her staggering new album entitled ‘Orchards of a Futile Heaven’, which sees her monumental vocals and power electronics combine with the crushing doom of formidable avant-metal giants The Body. It gives me great pleasure to welcome Felicia Chen to the show!Over the course of this interview, Felicia discusses formative experiences and influences ranging from karaoke, choir and MTV to Cantopop, Rancid and Destiny’s Child, as well as discovering the club music that would go on to influence her DJ style including Digital Mysticz, footwork, Jersey club and layering genres to create new forms. Next, Felicia reflects on the making of her debut album ‘PURGE’ five years on, working with The Bug and the making of ‘In Blue’, collaborating remotely and discovering a sound together, before discussing collaborating with The Body, the making of 'Orchards Of A Futile Heaven', bringing her vocals to the forefront and the album’s themes and imagery, concluding by highlighting some favourite music selections, future projects and forthcoming tour.Clips of ‘To Walk a Higher Path’ and ‘Orchards of a Futile Heaven ’ by Dis Fig & The Body from the album ‘Orchards of a Futile Heaven on Thrill Jockey Records are used in this podcast.SUPPORT DIS FIG:Bandcamp: https://disfig.bandcamp.com/album/orchards-of-a-futile-heavenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dis_fig/ Buy Music Club: https://www.buymusic.club/list/awakeallhours-insights-033-dis-fig SUPPORT AWAKE ALL HOURS: Patreon: www.patreon.com/awakeallhours Instagram: www.instagram.com/awake.allhours/

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• INSIGHTS 032 // DJ HARAM - Daughter, Lover & Comrade

  In this episode of INSIGHTS, I am joined by the singular and brilliant DJ Haram, who’s eclectic DJ and production style leaves almost no corner of the globe unturned, with influences from strains of US and UK club sounds, rap, noise, Arabic and Middle Eastern music to name a few. Highlights in her discography include 2022’s incendiary album ‘Nothing To Declare’ as 700 Bliss, her collaboration with Moor Mother, as well as her latest EP on Hyperdub, ‘Handplay’, which came out in December last year. Embarking on a series of live shows and building towards her debut solo album, I am honoured to be joined by Zubeyda Muzeyyen.Over the course of this interview, Zubeyda discusses her early years and the influence of Middle Eastern wedding music and Turkish psych on her as a multi-disciplinary artist, settling in Brooklyn following the Covid-19 pandemic, reflecting on the difficulties and enduring effect of lockdown, representing the underground on her Monday Night Raw show on The Lot Radio, her approach to production and collaborations with Billy Woods / Armand Hammer and Moor Mother as 700 Bliss, signing to Hyperdub and exploring the themes of borders and a global passport on ‘Nothing To Declare’, embracing vulnerability on her 'Handplay' EP and forthcoming debut album, concluding by highlighting some favourite music selections and future projects.Clips of ‘Handplay’ and ‘No Funeral’ by DJ Haram from the ‘Handplay’ EP on Hyperdub are used in this podcast.SUPPORT DJ HARAM:Bandcamp: https://djharam.bandcamp.com/album/handplay-ep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djharam/ Buy Music Club: https://www.buymusic.club/list/awakeallhours-insights-032-dj-haramSUPPORT AWAKE ALL HOURS:Patreon: www.patreon.com/awakeallhours Instagram: www.instagram.com/awake.allhours/

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• EP 084 // Nia Archives, Sega Bodega & Julia Holter

  Minirig foder, mean Owl City and pop curiosities with ambient side-quests is the order of the day in this episode of Awake All Hours, as we review the latest albums from big-hitters Nia Archives, Sega Bodega and Julia Holter. We conclude with a ceremonial What’s In My Bandcamp Basket, which includes fresh heat from Alix Perez, Gaffaci & Sam Interface, Emily Jeanne, Bait, Mike Parker, Cocktail Party Effect and more!SUPPORT THE ARTISTS: https://www.buymusic.club/list/awakeallhours-ep-084-nia-archives-sega-bodega-julia-holterSUPPORT AWAKE ALL HOURS: www.patreon.com/awakeallhours

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• INSIGHTS 031 // SASKIA - The Bond Between Tokyo & Bristol, the Making of 'es' & Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Arrival’

  Hailing from Tokyo and now residing in Bristol, in this episode of INSIGHTS, I am joined by the wonderful Saki Yamada, who’s spellbinding music brilliantly treads the sonic lineage between both cities. Here to discuss the bond between Tokyo and Bristol, production techniques and even Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Arrival’, her debut album entitled ‘es’, which came out in February, found a snug fit on the UK’s finest exporters of all things left of centre, Accidental Meetings. Over the course of this interview, Saki discusses growing up near Tokyo and moving to Bristol, comparing the rich cultures and music scenes of each city, drawing inspiration from dub and soundsystem culture on her 2023 EP ‘Depth’, the making of her debut album ‘es’, musical influences, using field recordings and synthesis to create a musical diary and the enduring inspiration and wonderment of Dennis Villeneuve’s sci-fi/human drama ‘Arrival’ and the score by Jóhann Jóhannsson. Saki concludes by highlighting some favourite music selections and future projects. Clips of ‘Biophoton’ and ‘Tack’ by Saskia from the album ‘es’ on Accidental Meetings, are used at the beginning and end of this podcast.SUPPORT SASKIABandcamp: https://accidentalmeetings.bandcamp.com/album/esInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/saskia.n3/Buy Music Club: https://www.buymusic.club/list/awakeallhours-insights-031-saskia-the-bond-between-tokyo-bristol-the-making-of-es-arrivalSUPPORT AWAKE ALL HOURS:Patreon: www.patreon.com/awakeallhoursInstagram: www.instagram.com/awake.allhours/

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