today we chat with the wonderful Sophie of L.A.D.S. (Ladies and Decks) about the benefits of having a creative community, growing up in the North East, and L.A.D.S. upcoming collaboration with the Oram/100 Tour - a workshop in memoriam of the Godmother of electronic music, Daphne Oram. 

Today we're chatting with the wonderful Nicolka Gorel - London-based painter, curator and founder of Despite Collective. We discuss the class barriers of the traditional art world, the realities of being an artist in London, and how Despite Collective grew from persevering out of bitterness, to an in-person gallery event with community and class-awareness at the forefront. 

today we're chatting with the wonderful talented Oliver (@obartist_) about the community of running a workshop, the accessibility of collage art, and how artistic expression threatens political propaganda - both currently and throughout history. 

today we're speaking with Liv Linley - a multi-faceted musician born, raised and living in the West Midlands. we discuss the challenges faced by working-class creatives, and the tenacity and resourcefulness it builds. Liv shares her experience growing up in an area without much funding or focus on the arts, and little to no pride in local talent - and how this can impact young people growing up needing a creative outlet. We delve a little into Coventry's rich musical history, and how it feels to defend our hometown. 

Today we're chatting with Idris (@fruitb0y) about how growing up in rural Wales inspires their music career, the community of the grime scene, and Robbie Williams.

today we're chatting with Jalil Chaudry (founder of Barricade Studios) about launching his production company, why getting a trampoline as a kid inspires his creative practice, and how to DIY a fish-eye lens from Home Depot.