My guest on this inaugural show is London-based composer and filmmaker, Clint Trofa, also known The Duke of Zuke. His latest album issued on the label, Wedding Songs, is his most ambitious and masterfully executed suite of music to date. Recorded with Jim Wallis throughout 2022, the 10 compositions that make up the album have been created with the patience of an auteur director, each piece of mise-en-scene delicately placed, unfolding with the grace, subtlety and emotional resonance of a European art house film. Much of the album's melodic content has an imperceptible Mediterranean flair whilst conjuring the more insular work of directors likes Claire Denis, Michael Haneke and Paolo Sorrentino and images of poignant dialogue delivered by shadowy figures in lowly lit hotel rooms.. Trofa’s trademark ‘Twilight’ guitar continues to be his music’s main protagonist, but it is embellished on this record with carefully selected synthesizers, electronic percussion, jazzy drums and evocative field recordings, bringing a more panoramic and elevated scope to his music. We go through a track by track analysis of the record, discussing his creative processes and the specific approach he took to crafting each song, giving fascinating insight into the making of the album. We also discuss his practice as a filmmaker, his own inspirations as well as his experiences performing for several decades in the UK's fertile music underground.