I wasn’t going to ask about Free. Of course I love the track, it’s literally changed people’s lives and made Ultra Naté a household name but that wasn’t how I wanted to spend our time together. Many words have been written about Free’s story already, and I was very conscious of burning yet more ofContinue reading “Ultra Naté: one woman’s sanity”
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Setting the levels with DJ Spen
On the evolution of technology, originality and the challenge of extra large voices Streaming a live set during the COVID-19 pandemic and rising unrest, you need all the euphoria you can get. Thumbing through my Rekordbox collection for inspiration, when I arrived at DJ Spen‘s remix of Underground Ministries’ I Shall Not Be Moved myContinue reading “Setting the levels with DJ Spen”
Flying the world with Birdee
On big beat, big names and big travel Marooned in Los Angeles post-COVID and struggling to get flights home to Italy, you’d think Birdee might be a bit too stressed to chat. And you’d be wrong. In fact he’s probably the most enthusiastic person I’ve texted in months. And he has good reason. Arguably oneContinue reading “Flying the world with Birdee”
Tales of the unexpected with Pauline Henry
On telephone auditions, academic indecision and astrological premonitions It’s always a good sign when there’s a celestial plan for your interview. “About four days ago, I dreamt I was about to meet this Virgo person! Well you’re the second Virgo person I’ve met today and we’ve hit it off!” If Bono says you’ve covered oneContinue reading “Tales of the unexpected with Pauline Henry”
Can’t play around with Kathy Brown
Accidentally FaceTiming house music royalty from my pocket wasn’t perhaps the way I’d hoped the conversation would begin. I recovered my composure by remarking how having listened to Kathy Brown sing so many times it felt like meeting an old friend. She was typically reassuring: “You are meeting an old friend!” The first thing youContinue reading “Can’t play around with Kathy Brown”
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