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 oneContinueContinue reading “Flying the world with Birdee”
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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 oneContinueContinue 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 youContinueContinue reading “Can’t play around with Kathy Brown”
In full Effect once again
Circle March 27th 2020 on your calendar I realised I hadn’t provided much of an update since the successful first Disco Effect fundraiser. Well, the good news is we’re doing another one! Same logo, just in a nice shade of orange Once more we’re raising funds for the Countess Mountbatten Hospice in Southampton and onceContinueContinue reading “In full Effect once again”
Making friends with Tasha LaRae
On spanning the genres, picking a winning track and covering the greats with confidence Singer, songwriter, all round good human being Tasha LaRae “Most of the time they find me!” I’d always been intrigued how producers and their vocalists found each other so thought I’d ask. “I’ll get a message from Spen or Tommy Davis,ContinueContinue reading “Making friends with Tasha LaRae”
