After his signature track ‘Make Me’ unexpectedly went viral back in the late 2010's, Borai talks about navigating the space between underground culture and mainstream attention.

He reflects on bootlegs, sampling, staying independent within major-label systems, and why projects like Club Glow keep his practice rooted in Bristol’s sound system ethos.

Sir Hiss talks about the evolution of his sound from grime to electro, and how Pineapple Records gave him the freedom to explore and refine his debut album Time Dilation. 

He reflects on hardware experimentation, translating grime energy into new textures, and how Sam Binga’s guidance and the label’s support helped him find the right home for his genre-bending vision. 

Tokio Station’s Blake and Alex discuss how their Bristol-born jungle-jazz collective has grown into a touring live project blending DJs, improvisation, and soundsystem culture. 

They explore the origins of Tokio Station, how jungle and jazz interact on a live dancefloor, and why Bristol’s jam scene is central to their sound. The duo also talk about collaborating with trumpet legend Takuya Nakamura and the future of genre-blending club nights.

Weval discuss stepping into their 'yes year' and how embracing discomfort shaped their latest album, Chorophobia.

They talk about moving towards the dancefloor without losing their atmospheric identity, learning to finish music before overthinking it, and inviting listeners directly into their creative process. 

What does quiet radicalism sound like? For Anika, it’s unapologetically personal.

From early recordings with Geoff Barrow of Portishead, to collaborative projects in Berlin and Mexico City, we explore how she continues to make music on her own terms.

Takuya Nakamura talks about finding his musical voice through the trumpet and discovering jungle and sound system culture as a young musician in Boston and New York. 

He reflects on the challenges of navigating an elitist jazz scene, learning from clubs rather than classrooms, and developing a horn style that moves with DJs and the energy of the dancefloor. Nakamura also discusses the post-pandemic revival of jungle and drum & bass and the global reach of music rediscovered online. 

Massuma talks about his new path in UK Afro house, moving from accomplished grime producer to a sound that’s hypnotic, global, and feels more like his own.

Instead of following trends or expectations, he speaks about surprise, presence, and the self-directed discipline that shapes his sets. We get into his early DJ frustrations and feeling like a human jukebox, the DIY grind of honing his craft, and the thrill of creating music that moves people. 

Rob Birch talks about staying creative without clinging to the 90s legacy that follows Stereo MCs wherever they play. 

Instead of nostalgia, he speaks about energy, presence, and the quiet discipline that’s kept him moving for more than three decades. We get into the early DIY days of digging through bins for samples, the disorientation of sudden success, and the challenge of making work that still makes you feel something - in a world flooded with music. 

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What happens when the parties you throw for yourself end up meaning the world to others? In this tender and beautifully candid conversation, Kesh -musician, accidental promoter, and community dreamer reflects on how a string of DIY gatherings evolved into something much deeper.

Kesh talks on the significance of sound systems and shared spaces, and how music can be both loud and gentle -a place to have it out, and a place to be held. Kesh shares stories of the friends and mentors who shaped this journey, the power of creating inclusive spaces, and the honest chaos of building something magical.

Backstage at Loco Klub in Bristol, this episode features an exclusive interview with Stand High Patrol, the pioneering French collective known for their signature dubadub sound - a fusion of dub, hip hop, jazz, and steppa influences. Since forming in 2000, the group has built an independent path through the underground scene, running their own label and sound system. We speak with Rootystep and Mac Gyver about the philosophy behind Stand High, their production methods, and how they’ve maintained creative control over two decades of music.