INSIGHTS

In this episode of INSIGHTS, I am joined by Dis Fig, who’s genre bending blend of  industrial, dub and ambient has formed an  impressive catalogue of solo and collaborative efforts, notably her 2019 debut album ‘PURGE’, as well as ’In Blue’ with dub legend The Bug and her staggering new album entitled ‘Orchards of a Futile Heaven’, which sees her monumental vocals and power electronics combine with the crushing doom of formidable avant-metal giants The Body. It gives me great pleasure to welcome Felicia Chen to the show!

Over the course of this interview, Felicia discusses formative experiences and influences ranging from karaoke, choir and MTV to Canto-Pop, Rancid and Destiny’s Child, as well as discovering the club music that would go on to influence her DJ style including Digital Mysticz, footwork and Jersey club and layering genres to create new forms. Next, Felicia reflects on the making of her debut album ‘PURGE’ five years on, working with The Bug and the making of ‘In Blue’, collaborating remotely and discovering a sound together, before discussing collaborating with The Body, the making of 'Orchards Of A Futile Heaven', bringing her vocals to the forefront and the album’s themes and imagery, concluding by highlighting some favourite music selections, future projects and forthcoming tour.

Clips of ‘To Walk a Higher Path’ and ‘Orchards of a Futile Heaven ’ by Dis Fig & The Body from the album ‘Orchards of a Futile Heaven on Thrill Jockey Records are used in this podcast.

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INSIGHTS 033 // DIS FIG - 'Orchards of a Futile Heaven', Collaboration & Developing Vocals

Ahead of his headline appearance under his raw and groove-laden Bakongo moniker at our event with Funky Adjacent on November 23rd (https://ra.co/events/1987058), for this episode of INSIGHTS, I'm joined by Wayne Goodlitt aka Roska, UK Funky royalty and pioneering DJ producer whose unwavering dedication to the genre and incredible output has rightfully earned him legend status. His Roska Kicks & Snares imprint has been a cornerstone of UK Funky for over 15 years, a true constant throughout the peaks and troughs of the genre's popularity, as fresh and vital now as it was back in the late 2000s.

Over the course of this interview, Wayne discusses the influence of soundsystem culture and pirate radio in his early years, the timeline of UK Funky and the peaks and troughs of the genres popularity, the fork in the road between Funky and Grime and the melting pot of other distinctly London sounds that helped forge the genre, as well as the current vanguard of artists and Funky's future. Next, Wayne highlights significant releases from the vast Kicks & Snares back catalogue, discusses other creative channels via his Bakongo alias, before concluding with some favourite Bandcamp picks and spotlighting future projects. 

Clips of ‘Climate Change’ and ‘Bounce’ ft Serocee by Roska are featured in this podcast.

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INSIGHTS 034 // ROSKA - A Timeline of UK Funky

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