In this episode of TALKS, Tom meets Tamera, the London-based singer songwriter whose artistic introspection and silky R&B sound has been making waves on the music scene. Sitting down for a typically British breakfast at a local cafe, the pair dive deeper into her latest album ‘Lost in Translation’, not getting lost in the sauce of newfound fame and attempt to make their own duet.

In this episode of TALKS we meet globally renowned Afrobeats musician and entrepreneur Mr Eazi who pioneered the Banku music genre which marries Ghanian highlife with his native Nigeria’s sound. Having collaborated with the likes of Beyonce, Bad Bunny and J Balvin, his latest album ‘The Evil Genius’ is a introspective body of work that explores trust issues, unmet expectations, love and discovering what’s true to oneself.

With a fierce independent spirit, powerhouse vocals and an exciting blend of UK R&B and soul, Kara Marni joins us for the final episode of Axel Arigato Talks. Kara speaks on equal opportunities for women in music, craziest fan encounters and the process behind her very personal songwriting.

Shay Malt is the brains behind the big sweaty queer night, Adonis, that has unleashed London's fun side. With the UK’s capital facing a consistent onslaught of club closures, council pressure and growing gentrification, all of which threaten nightlife, Adonis has established a loyal community and sustained itself for years. In this episode, we discuss the story behind it and if there is such a thing as a safe space in nightlife. 

Lyricist, storyteller and South London girl at heart, ENNY's impact in rap was first felt in 2020 when she released the viral hit 'Peng Black Girls' which Jorja Smith later jumped on, followed by music exploring womanhood, navigating relationships and power. On this episode, ENNY speaks about the ongoing gentrification of her beloved Thamesmead, her dating icks and how her family encouraged her artistic journey.

The critically acclaimed UK rapper turns the richness of British culture into swerving, genre-moulding music. His debut album Universal Credit explored working class disenfranchisement under austerity in Britain, reflecting on his upbringing in Walthamstow and how politics has a hand to play in society. In this episode, Jeshi speaks on the visual language behind his music videos, why statistics are secondary to the work and what’s in store next.

Singer, songwriter and record label co-owner TYSON was born in London to a deeply musical family - her mother Neneh Cherry and father Cameron McVey, both established artists. With a creative output ranging from stylishly soulful to experimentally boundless, the single ‘Tuesday’ was a hit and the visuals saw her flying over London on a fluffy dragon, of course. An advocate for equal opportunities, she co-founded Ladies Music Pub, a collective for gender minorities in the music industry. In this episode, TYSON speaks on how she protects her artistic lineage, the psychic abilities of a Pisces and much more.

From musician to author, poet to painter, Jordan Stephens has spent the past decade proving that he can do pretty much everything. Finding fame at the tender age of 18 as one half of chart-topping band Rizzle Kicks, Jordan reflects on how those formative years influences his solo projects, what the art of reinventing oneself creatively unlocks and the liberating affect playing a drag queen on film had on his masculinity.

DJ extraordinaire and club connoisseur, Jyoty is the go-to choice for the fashion world’s parties as well as building a loyal fanbase for her own shows. A seminal Boiler Room set in 2019 put her firmly on the map and she’s been grinding ever since, starting her own Homegrown live series which sells out in a matter of minutes. In this episode, Jyoty reflects on her upbringing in Amsterdam, the importance of a strong work ethic and the formula behind what makes a great night out.

A masterful curator of sound, vision and lyricism, La Roux’s debut self-titled album single handedly re-energised the UK’s electronic music scene when it dropped. Not one to rinse and repeat, she reinvented her output in the seminal albums that followed, drawing on baselines and soulful influences. In this episode, La Roux discusses her body of work, the phenomenon of her breakout into stardom and where she’s creatively at today.