Glaswegian DJ Jack Revill aka Jackmaster is seriously a man with more activities than hands to do them. In between slamming some of the dirtiest, no-holds barred party dj sets on this planet, he runs the Glaswegian club night Numbers, and labels Wireblock and Dress 2 Sweat.

He and co label boss Calum Spencer joined us for a beer that was never served outside the gates of Sonar to talk about how to get girls to a rave, running one the world’s hottest electronic music labels, the infamous Numbers parties, and doing it Glasgow style.

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Jackmaster Sonar 2009 Interview on FFF Radio

In a downtown hotel lobby in Barcelona, we spoke with Phra of the globetrotting superstars Crookers prior to their humongous Sonar by night event.

Most famous for their crossover hit ‘Day n Night’ (actually a remix, the success of which completely eclipsed Kid Cudi’s original), Crookers combine a cheeky approach to sonic editing with growly synths and 4/4 rhythms, effectively turning house music into a new, mutated beast with every knob tweak.

Listen to the interview below and hear Phra tell us about meeting Co-crooker, Bot, breaking bassline and twisted house from the underground into pop, and the new Crookers album.

Crookers Sonar 2009 Interview on FFF Radio

On his last Globe-squatting mission of Terra Firma, Mr Cloak and Dagger was lucky enough to catch the Bug and Warrior Queen in San Francisco during their tour with Nine Inch Nails, just before their epic adventure to sound-murder Australia. Mr Cloak and Dagger accosted the legendary Kevin Martin (aka The Bug, Techno Animal) and London-based Jamaican toaster Warrior Queen for a chat during their soundcheck.

Covering everything from the similarities in post-punk to dancehall, rapping over noise to the changing face of sound system culture this interview catches these two amazing artists at the swell of the wave of bass that is their latest album, ‘London Zoo’, both at the top of their game.

For those that caught these guys anywhere on their recent tour, this interview is a must for understanding where these two uncompromising artists are coming from.

The Bug Sonar 2010 interview on FFF Radio

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, now living in Barcelona, Luis Garbán aka Cardopusher is blurring the lines between music genres as easily as he crosses geographical borders. Having released his full length album “Unity Means Power” on Murder Channel late last year, and with a slew of EPs under his belt from True Tiger, Terminal Dusk, Lo Dubs, Spectraliquid and Peace-Off, it’s little wonder Fact Magazine named him as one of their producers to watch in ‘09.

Cardopusher talks to us here about how he left breakcore for dubstep, and the importance of place in the construction of new music.

Cardopusher Sonar 2010 interview on FFF Radio

Sydney based turntablist and producer Dizz1 has been involved in the music industry for over 10 years. Starting off as a DJ he has worked and performed alongside the world’s best such as Grand Master Flash, Jam Master Jay (RIP), Jazzy Jay, D Styles, A-Trak, Plus One, Melo D and JRocc (Beat Junkies). Dizz1 has even been invited by DJ Q-Bert to his hotel room for a 4 hour long 1 on 1 scratch jam.

Then in 2004 he broke his neck ending up temporarily paralyzed with a titanium plate fusing the C4, 5 and 6 together and putting him out of action for a while. During this rehabilitation period he began working in the studio developing tracks and expanding on his musical knowledge. Once full recovery was made he hit the road playing across the globe and continuing to fine tune his production skills.

Presently Dizz1 has been blowing up all over the place. From attending the Red Bull Music Academy in Spain and getting air play from Mary Anne Hobbs and Benji B on BBC Radio through to doing shows alongside the likes of Stereotyp and Al Haca, The Bug, Benga, N-Type and Loefah as well as having his track ‘Konotakosuke Yaro’ feature on the highly anticipated Beat Dimensions 2 compilation on Rush Hour.

He is currently working on an album with Om’Mas Keith from Sa-Ra Creative Partners and has collaborated in the studio with Mark Pritchard (Harmonic 313) and Steve Spacek as well as forming a new live project with DJ Dexter called ‘Curse The Machines’. In November 2009 Dizz1’s debut EP ‘3rd Time Lucky’ was released through the highly renowned Dutch label Kindred Spirits as part of their ‘Nod Navigators’ series. With a remix EP and solo album due in 2010 keep an eye out on this talented man from the land down under!

Dizz1 interview on FFF Radio 2010

As part of the Sonar 2010 festival in Barcelona, FFF caught up with King Midas Sound; made up of the ever-inspiring Kevin Martin (aka the Bug), Japanese vocalist Kiki Hitomi and dub poet Roger Robinson.

In this episode, the three talk about their dedication to making albums in the days of ‘no-albums’, how to keep music intense and immediate, and their own dedication to the cause of good, innovative music.

Recorded in the aftermath of their debut release, ‘Waiting For You’, this is an exclusive snapshot into the uncompromising world of a band unafraid to shake up their audience, and crush every expectation beneath their vision of apocalyptic lover’s rock.

King Midas Sound Sonar 2010 interview on FFF Radio

Salva’s been making beats as long as he’s been tying his shoelaces, and his tracks have been making little fires throughout the club sphere since at least 2008. But 2012 was owned by the man, helped in no small part by the huge success of his remix of Kanye West’s Mercy, with fellow beat head RL Grime (easily one of the loudest tunes of the festival season!).

Salva interview on FFF Radio 2012

Lunice Sonar 2010 Interview on FFF Radio

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Brenmar is a name running a storm through the dance underground. While his addictive Rn’B remixes have been hot for a minute now, 2012 was undoubtedly Brenmar’s own year. His new slew of dancefloor-focused productions, and relentless tour schedule have made him a must-see in many a dedicated raver’s summer handbook.

Brenmar interview FFF Radio 2012

FFF (Forcefed Fistfuls) Radio was founded on 4ZzZ 102.1 FM by DJs Prince Nod and Suckafish P Jones (aka Sean Taylor and Jesse Sullivan). We have produced broadcast programs, music & art events in Australia circa 2000; transmitting new global movements to the air-waves like Dubstep & Grime, Footwork, Kuduru and Baile Funk.

FFF seeks out new and exclusive club music from around the world with a critical eye and a foot in the gutter. Our work here is a labour of love for radio and Brisbane’s 4ZzZ 102.1 FM. We pride ourselves on championing innovative Australian electronic music alongside those from the rest of the world!

FFF Radio broadcast clients and partners have included ABC Radio National and Red Bull Music Academy Radio, as well as a local network of Australian community broadcasters.

Our guests have included the likes of Peanut Butter Wolf, Mary Anne Hobbs, Joker, Crookers, Loefah, and Hudson Mohawke.

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