"I hate being recorded," Mala says nine minutes into this interview. "I don't like my sets being recorded, I don't like being video recorded." The Deep Medi boss and DMZ cofounder is describing his fiercely independent nature to journalist Kieran Yates, explaining how bright lights and prompts leads to self-consciousness. That's why DMZ parties are held in dark rooms, as to encourage freedom, he continues.

Authenticity is a defining theme of Mala's career. Speaking to Yates live at SOUP in Manchester as part of RA's 21st birthday celebrations, the Croyden-raised artist discusses how signing a record deal with EMI at the age of 20 led to misrepresentation. This early exposure to the industry's commercial backbone paved the way for DMZ's democratic, inclusive ethos, he tells Yates. "If I create something that's true to myself, and I can live an authentic existence, somehow by us all being ourselves, I think that makes the world better."

For more on the dubstep pioneer's approach to sound design and growing a community, listen to the chat in full.

EX.636 Mala

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BOBODCAST #12 - Good Stuff Carlos

Born in Busan and raised in the heart of the Midwest, with the electrifying musical scenes of Chicago and Detroit as his backdrop, “Young Sun” draws his diverse inspirations from these iconic cities. Young tells his story through a luscious selection of records, aiming to keep the floor engaged with his pulsating sounds and liberating grooves—an artful endeavor to channel the intense and warm energy of the sun he personally experienced. As a core member of @antidote.projekt, a private party collective based in Seoul, Young Sun contributes both as a booker and a resident DJ. This mix was recorded live at antidote E11 in April 2023.

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Strawberry Fields 002 w/ Young Sun (17.02.24)

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Listen back to the recording of Brussels producer Le Motel & UK rapper Flowdan at Woodblocks Festival 2023.

Woodblocks Festival will be back this year from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September at Parc Royal’s Vauxhall. Tickets are now available at € 17 (day) & € 45 (combi) via ra.co/events/1940690.

Picture by Jente Waerzeggers.

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Outsiders: Woodblocks Festival w/ Le Motel x Flowdan @ Kiosk Radio 09.08.2024

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