United Kingdom
My main passion is underground club music, with a taste for the stranger ends of the spectrum.
I write the monthly electronic music round-up for Loud and Quiet magazine:
www.loudandquiet.com/short-category/siteclubbing/
Alongside writing, I host a monthly radio show, Tinned Heat, on Soho Radio and produce music under the name Dome Zero.
Get in touch: [email protected]
"These tunes are a statement of who I am, not necessarily reflective of everyone who's queer and Black" "It's never been a conscious thing. It's just needing to express whatever anger or resentment I've got piling up inside, and working out in what ways I can do that."
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An interview with Detroit producer John FM follow his recent release on XL Recordings.
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