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Part One of a special two-part interview with Joe Walker — Here he is on South London, music, football, Crystal Palace FC, identity, RWD Magazine, Reprezent Radio, social media, self-improvement and finding his voice. Some people might know the name Joe Walker from RWD Magazine. Some from Reprezent Radio, where he broadcasts a Monday eveningContinue reading “— Joe Walker —”

On London, Beijing, VPNs, Tower Records, family, reading, piano, techno, love, music as salvation and exploring the concept of home on new EP, ‘Grotto’. It’s Thursday evening and object blue is sat at her computer. She’s leaning back, sunken into her chair and dusty orange flickers of light are splintering through the window behind her.Continue reading “— object blue —”

A temporary home for monthly Mixmag Grime & Dubstep reviews while the magazine remains out of print — here are February’s picks. Album of the Month: Jammz – ‘Free Up The Riddims Volume 3’ (I Am Grime) Essential Highlights 1. 3rd Sunday Service 2. Slippington Road 3. Format (Shottas Riddim) Jammz lets another 10 stellarContinue reading “— GRIME & DUBSTEP MONTHLY™ —”

On grime, bassline, church, ChockABlock, MTV’s The Wrap-Up, Complex UK, TRENCH and how raving opened doors (and his eyes!) to a career in music. If you’re not familiar with the name Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson, chances are you’ll have visited one of the websites he edits, read one of his articles or been to one ofContinue reading “— Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson —”

On growing up in Birmingham, ’90s compilations, long hours at fabric and The Nest, studying Biology at UCL, Rinse FM, Astral Black and honing her skills on upcoming debut EP, ‘Planet J’. It’s been a challenging 12 months for Jossy Mitsu. A talented, hi-energy and explosive DJ behind the decks but quiet, introspective and thoughtfulContinue reading “— Jossy Mitsu —”

On vinyl, dubstep, grime, Philosophy, Mathematics, Southampton, 1210s, business, White Peach, Fent Plates, freight, Brexit and building a legacy. “Ah mate, I hope I don’t come across as a bit of a boomer here”, says Zha as our chat window opens early on Wednesday night, “I’ve borrowed a laptop for this and I’ve not actuallyContinue reading “— Zha —”

A temporary home for monthly Mixmag Grime & Dubstep reviews while the magazine remains out of print — here are January’s picks. Album of the Month: Silkie – ‘Panorama’ (Deep Medi Musik) Where to even even start? Highlights 1. Did You Know 2. Ring Mod 3. Equine Piper Compiled over the best part of twoContinue reading “— GRIME & DUBSTEP MONTHLY ™ —”

On North West London, record collections, grime, rap, LA beat scenes, Rinse FM, working with Slowthai, Novelist, Mabel and more, duality and becoming a father for the first time. It’s Thursday evening and JD. Reid is holed up in his home studio in North London — the same studio he’s written all his music inContinue reading “— JD. Reid —”

On Bristol, youth clubs, musical theatre, dance, MP3 players, Red Bull Riddim Rally, identity, Six Figure Gang, SZNS7N and the power of telling stories. “The beginning of 2020, great, the middle of 2020, awful and the end of 2020 … I would say kinda great”, says LCY — formerly known as L U C YContinue reading “— LCY —”

A temporary home for monthly Mixmag Grime & Dubstep reviews while the magazine remains out of print — here are December’s picks. Album of the Month: EVA808 – ‘Sultry Venom’ (Innamind Recordings) A legacy realised Highlights 1. DEMANTAR 2. BROKEN NEON 3. GOLD TOOTHED TIGRESS Icelandic producer EVA808 is a true technician and with it,Continue reading “— GRIME & DUBSTEP MONTHLY ™ —”