The Shortlist: Joyce Muniz
Up next on The Shortlist – our series speaking to DJs and producers, who provide us with the tunes that have defined their lives – we speak to Joyce Muniz.
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The Shortlist: Laurence Guy
With an output that reflects both hedonism and its aftermath in equal measure, Laurence Guy has risen the ranks through NTS slots, Rinse FM residencies and sold-out shows at Fabric. His forthcoming album Living Like There’s No Tomorrow, But Killing Yourself In The Process, set for release on 7 July via his own label Accidental Pieces, typifies a producer at the peak of their powers.
The Shortlist: Flaurese
For the latest edition of The Shortlist, we speak to Flaurese. The West London DJ and producer’s latest EP, Over My Shoulder, is indicative of his ability to use music as a means of storytelling, balancing both a floor-filling spirit and a respect for dance music’s history.
Alexis: ‘The only place that’s had a real impact on my taste is London’
London-based DJ and producer Alexis, who spent her early years living in Texas, offers some insights into her musical upbringing, cutting it as a DJ in the capital and her exclusive mix for our PIONEERS series. Check out the full, hour-long mix here.
LF SYSTEM | ‘It’s really surreal to say we’re doing this for a job’
We speak to Conor Larkman and Sean Finnigan, aka LF SYSTEM, the West Lothian DJ duo who’ve had one of the biggest hits of the year.
Scottish DJ and producer Jamie Roy has passed away aged 33
Jamie Roy, a Scottish DJ and producer who began DJing in Glasgow before playing regularly in Ibiza and venues around Europe, has passed away at the age of 33.
TSHA: ‘When I first started DJing, nobody would take me seriously’
We caught up with London based DJ and producer TSHA to discuss the intensity of touring schedules, coping with anxiety, and finding happiness outside of music.
Laurent Garnier: ‘The goal of a set is to tell a story that’s so unique we forget what’s outside’
With a new film documenting his life out today in UK and Irish cinemas, and available for download, we speak to iconic French DJ and producer Laurent Garnier.
Four Tet settles dispute against Domino Records to secure historic royalty rates
DJ and producer Four Tet has settled an historic dispute against independent label Domino Records, who have agreed to pay him a 50% royalty rate on streaming and downloads.
Michael Gray
DJ and producer Michael Gray has been spinning tracks from the age of 12. Having learnt and perfected his craft during the rise of house music, Gray has had an illustrious career. His hit ‘The Weekend’ remains beloved by all to this day and we couldn’t wait to have him ‘In The Studio’.
