This week we’re very happy to welcome Mr Dom Servini to our Guest Mix series!

Dom is a stalwart of the soulful music scene in London. As co-owner of the Wah Wah 45s record label (this year celebrating its 24th birthday) and resident DJ at their club and live events, as well as being an internationally respected turntablist, Dom knows not only how to rock a party, but also has the knack for finding an exciting new artist or two. He has been responsible for signing Dele Sosimi, Hackney Colliery Band, The Milk, Isaac Birituro & The Rail Abandon and many more.

Dom is also an experienced music journalist, and was singles editor for jazz bible Straight No Chaser from 2003, then its offshoot Shook, followed by his own double-spread in the black music monthly, Echoes magazine. He now writes regularly and provides biographies for record labels across Europe, as well as contributing to several books including the hugely anticipated second edition of Dust & Grooves and the story of Jazzanova’s Sonar Kollektiv Records.

As a radio DJ, Dom hosts his own live monthly radio show on Soho Radio, the Wah Wah 45s Radio show on D95B (Berlin/Belgrade) which won the Mixcloud Best International Funk & Soul Radio Show in recent years, and he’s also recently become a regular on the UK’s Jazz FM.

Over the past three decades Dom has played across the globe, from touring Japan, North America and Australia, to regular gigs in Europe. UK gigs have included residencies with Gilles Peterson as well as the famous South London Soul Train and weekly sets at The Jazz Café where he’s been a resident since 1993. I was lucky enough to see him warm up for Glenn Underground at the JC a few years ago where he played an ace set!

Dom is a festival regular and will be playing at Wilderness, We Out Here, Hospitality On The Beach, Wild Canvas and We Are Love festivals this summer!!  He will also be celebrating 30 years at The Jazz Cafe on July 22nd and Wah Wah Live is at The Jago on July 28th. 

His energetic and open-minded mix of anything soulful, be it afro-beat, jazz, house or hip hop, make him a club favourite and we’re delighted to share his genre hopping mix with you today.

Head to my insta for the full tracklist 👀

The Guest Mix 048: Dom Servini

Night Music

Cuttin' Loose

We're honoured to be joining Charlie Bones's Do!!You!!! World! as monthly residents on the second Thursday of the month. This is the first show in the new residency, which featured Jack unknowingly muting Bill, needle problems, new music and good tunes.

Tune in every second Thursday of the month 12:00-14:00 to listen live on https://doyou.world/ ✌️

Do!! You!!! Premiere - 08/05/25

DJ MARCIA CARR

London born and raised, globe trotting music selector and tastemaker Marcia Carr, also known as Marcia DaVinylMC has been contributing to the UK dance music scene over four decades already.  She’s a stalwart, an aficionado, and a woman who’s definitely not content with sitting still.

As a DJ – in the last few years she's helds residencies at Jazz Cafe, The Cause and Soho House – her club sets weave together a plethora of sounds that pay homage to the Black roots of dance music – past, present and future.  You can find her spinning everything from house to disco, gospel, funk and dubstep, but there’s always a distinct soulfulness or jazzy touch that permeates her selections

That versatility is something she’s honed over the years from playing at venues across the world with some of the biggest names in house, Detroit techno and broken beat, on top of hosting regular broadcasts on different radio stations, including Rinse FM - alongside guest appearances on BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 1, Reprezent, Soho Radio, Balamii - her monthly show "¡Take the Con!" on theboatpod.com draws in a diverse support of followers.

But not only will you find Marcia front of house, she also works behind the scenes helping others with their own musical endeavours.   

Marcia is currently receiving much interest for her joint compilation album project 'Soul Damn Funky' Vol. 2, a release with Brighton's Russell Ruckman.   

As well as being a music journalist and independent consultant, she also runs music PR and artist agency, Talking Music Productions, and is the founder of Girlz B Like – a vinyl-only platform held at Grow, its home in Hackney Wick that spotlights women selectors and DJs - celebrating their tenth birthday in the autumn of  2025, with the release of a debut, limited edition 7-inch vinyl release to mark the milestone.

Follow Marcia Carr on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/djmarciacarr_official/

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 072: Marcia Carr

Jazz Funk Dance Party 6.5.2025

Steve Conry – Ten Lovers Music Radio Show 12.07.25

Jose Rico – Our Own Organization 19.7.2025

Marcel Vogel showcasing recent and upcoming releases for Lumberjacks in Hell and other label's. A bright soulful, pumping umbrella of soulful sounds.

www.operator-radio.com

Marcel Vogel - 7th August 2025

West African in heritage, Naarm (Melbourne)-based Zjoso has quickly become an essential thread weaving through the city’s musical tapestry.

He is the founder of Tribqu, a platform celebrating underground music and culture. At the helm, he has successfully carved out a distinct role as a DJ, radio host, and curator. His monthly radio program on Skylab has become a cult favorite, while his dance events cultivate a space where music is not driven by a specific genre, but rather by a feeling and an exploration of sound and movement. Tribqu has energized a community movement of like-minded music lovers.

An accomplished and versatile DJ, Zjoso explores his love for soulful music across a broad spectrum. In a relatively short time, he has asserted himself as a prominent figure on Naarm’s clubbing circuit, with a discerning taste that touches on sounds like Street Soul, Dub Reggae, 90s House, Broken Beat and Detroit Techno. 

He navigates both dance floors and radio frequencies with perceptive ability and a sharp skill set. The recherché selector’s recognition is evident through invitations to share the stage with the likes of Ron Trent, Glenn Underground, Marcellus Pittman, Errol (Touching Bass), Hagan, Shy One, Bradley Zero (Rhythm Section), Ruby Savage, Steve Spacek, and Dreamcastmoe.

Having toured across Europe, South East Asia and New Zealand, Zjoso has played at parties and venues such as Rhythm Section, Secret Sundaze, Potato Head (Bali), Beam Cube and Friendly Potential. He has also played Australian and UK festivals such as Golden Plains Sun Cycle, Freedom Time, Hopkins Creek, Echo Beach, Strawberry Fields, Mode, Pitch Music and Arts Festival.

A love for dancing, a passion for discovering and sharing music, and an inherent motivation to bring people together through these forms serve as the foundation for Zjoso’s creative focus. He is a vibrant voice helping to define the shape of Australian dance culture.

Follow Zjoso on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zjoso/reels/?hl=en

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 074: ZJOSO

(AUDIO SNIPPET) GE-OLOGY “NOMADIC DISCORIENTAION” (LP Version Feat. Kaidi Tatham) LU003

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Enquiries: dan.musicalmetaphors@gmail.com

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