UTOPIA Talks

This week we’re catching up on Body Movements, discussing the new Drumsheds venue which is coming to IKEA Tottenham and we’re talking about HAAi’s new Padam Padam remix! 

We’re also introducing our new feature ‘hot takes’ where we hear your spiciest opinions - this week we decide whether DJs have let their egos get too big and we talk about the most insane things people have put on their riders. Plus, we’ve got some stupid ‘Would You Rathers?’... It’s another jam packed episode, hit us up on socials with your hot takes!

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Pretty Girl is a DJ, producer, vocalist, songwriter and live electronic artist - and this week she is joining us for a very special interview! We get into the inspiration behind her hugely successful track Sun Phase and her latest EP One Night, One Time, we celebrate her headline live show in Phonox and she shares which UK artists she’s been collaborating with since arriving in London… 

She also opens up about why she is trying to ignore music analytics, what’s next for her career and we discuss why Australia is producing so much incredible dance music right now!

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As part of season 3 we want to bring you something slightly different and give you some of our thoughts on what’s happening right now in dance music! This week we discuss whether Peggy Gou has stolen from other producers to make her new single, we talk about Chris Lake being dragged online and we get into a hilarious story from an illegal rave. Plus, we discuss K Bax’s recent trip to Berlin and how Jaguar is finding new ways to unwind from a busy tour schedule.

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This week we come to you from The International Music Summit in Ibiza! Jaguar sits down with one of her heroes, Grimes, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming music and whether artists should be worried about it. The pair also talk about copyright and why it can limit art, Grimes opens up about her infamous Boiler Room set, Elf.Tech and her forthcoming music!

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Produced by KJ Baxter

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Lagoon Femshayma joins Jaguar to talk about his iconic Boiler Room, why he loves drag and how he deals with negative comments and homophobia. He also talks about why we all have some unlearning to do, opens up about the progress he’s seen during his career and offers some advice for other queer people working in nightlife.

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This episode, Jaguar speaks to Kiimi, one of our favourite artists here at UTOPIA Talks. As well as releasing their own music, Kiimi is also the founder of Hunni Sound, a network for women, non-binary and trans creatives in music and sound production. Here, Kiimi talks about why they created Hunni Sound, how you can get involved and what the industry should be doing to support upcoming DJs and producers. We also hear from Badly Drawn Banana, a young DJ who took part in Jaguar’s Future 1000 course. 

Watch out for another bonus episode with Lagoon Femshayma - the first artist to perform a Boiler Room in drag - dropping soon!

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In episode two of Under The Lights, we hear from some of the biggest names in UK dance music, including Annie Mac, who offers her opinion on how the industry needs to change, and The Blessed Madonna, who opens up about their gender identity. We also hear from TAAHLIAH, who shares her experiences as a trans woman carving out a highly successful career and salute, who has made a big change to help promote diversity.

Plus, Jaguar sits down with Michelle Manetti, who runs one of Dalston Superstore’s most popular nights and with Lau.ra who has been navigating the industry as a mother. This episode also features the voices of Jamz Supernova, DJ Paulette and GHSTGHSTGHST.

Written by Jaguar & Katie Baxter

Production & Sound Design: Katie Baxter

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Last year, Jaguar set up The Jaguar foundation with Sony Music and produced the first ever report exploring gender disparity in UK dance music. In this documentary, you will hear a unique insight into the notoriously mysterious, and male dominated, world of dance music, through the lens of women, trans and non-binary artists.

This episode, we hear from two DJs who have experienced a physical assault in their place of work and we consider what the industry should be doing to ensure people’s safety. We also hear some of the responses to the report and we find out what progress the industry has made. Episode 1 features insights from DJ Priya, Jaye Ward and G33 (Girls Don’t Sync). 

Written by Jaguar & Katie Baxter

Production & Sound Design: Katie Baxter

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For the season one finale, Jaguar is joined by Fabio - one of the founding fathers of jungle and Niks, an upcoming DJ who founded The Black Artist Database last year. They’re discussing their experiences in the industry, why the MOBOs should include a dance music category and the impact of George Floyd’s murder on the world. There’s also an in depth conversation about the whitewashing of dance music’s origins, the marketing of black artists and how the industry needs to change.

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