UTOPIA Talks

HAAi is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and in demand DJs in the world, but her journey to the top has been fueled by years of solid graft and passion. In this episode, she takes us through her incredible rise, starting on a tiny dancefloor in Dalston. We dive into some wild fan stories, we discuss the legendary Phonox residency and we have a raw, deeply insightful conversation about the current landscape of UK dance music.

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Elkka has had a crazy year so far. This episode, we dig into her beautiful debut album, Prism of Pleasure and find out how she collaborated with a sex therapist and her fans within the queer community. We celebrate the lesbian renaissance, including London's La Camionera, the reclamation of the label 'lesbian' and the importance of creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people to enjoy music. Plus, we discuss staying healthy on tour, the importance of protecting your hearing as a DJ or raver and we talk about how to stay positive when you don't feel like you've 'made it' yet.

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BIIANCO is one of the most talented musicians we know. This week they join us for an hour of fascinating conversation, sharing their journey from composing classical music to thumping dance music (via the Dalston Superstore basement). After amassing over 200,000 Instagram followers and millions of views, they share what it's been like going viral on social media and why there's a big distinction between going viral for your music rather than clickbait-y videos. They also tell us about their recent collaboration with Marlon Hoffstadt, their love of hard groove and how they've been influenced by the UK scene. Plus, BIIANCO shares what it's been like navigating the music industry since going blind in one eye.

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Jaguar’s been on a 24 hour whirlwind trip to Berlin, complete with a rave in a telephone box and a trip to Berghain. Meanwhile, Katie’s done a tragic dj gig for some uni freshers. We also discuss Patrick Topping’s new sober rave, we decide whether Rebecca Black should have been given a Boiler Room and Jaguar reviews Azealia Banks’ recent gig in Brixton.

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This week we’re joined by the creative powerhouse, Bimini. They’re a drag legend, fashion icon, recording artist and a DJ and this week we are getting into IT! We cover life before they shot to fame on RuPaul’s Drag Race, we chat about their approach to music and whether artists have a duty to be political and we discuss how we can improve life for trans people in the UK.

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