April is a Naarm-based vocalist, beatboxer and composer. She focuses on pushing the timbral and technological possibilities of the human voice while exploring its capacity as a tool for social impact and commentary. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Music (Interactive Composition) at the University of Melbourne.

In essence, 'We Will' is a musical celebration of identity and queerness. In it, I explore the integral link between one’s voice and identity, and use that connection as a catalyst to empower people to reshape and liberate themselves, both personally and creatively. 

Despite broad societal advancements towards acceptance of transgender people, we are still faced with social rejection when we deviate from our expected gendered performances, including how we use our voices. We Will brings contrasting gender presentations of my own voice to the forefront, challenging societal preconceptions of queerness while displaying how embracing one’s identity and overcoming societal shame can unlock an array of new creative possibilities. Musically, I combine this with an expansive list of vocal and beatbox techniques to showcase the often underlooked, vast capabilities of the human voice.

By displaying my own vulnerabilities, struggles with and rejection of gender norms, I inspire others to take control of their own lives and reshape their identities in the face of a society that has often rejected them.

'We Will' by April Guest

Best Effort dives deeper into the archives of Anthony Maher (Sheriff Lindo) and Andrew Armstrong aka Nutcase & Papachubba. Culled from hard to find compilation CDs and now reissued as a 7 inch, these two tracks see the duo blending their diverse range of shared influences, stepping outside of the Drum & Bass and Jungle blueprint that they carved out for themselves for their singular full-length release, ‘Flex’.

Mastered by Joseph Buchan
Artwork by Kaloe

Nutcase & Papachubba - Dub The Presha Down (Sheriff Lindo Mix)

Warsaw based record label Lucyna Records marks its first Outsiders episode with a mix of Trip Hop and Dub by label affiliate Miraz, DJ and selector active among local crews in Poznań and Warsaw, Poland. 

With roots in live bands and broadcasting, he is known for his taste spanning dub, trip-hop, post-punk, trance, new age and leftfield extravaganza, all usually reflected in his effervescent sets. For Lucyna, he chose to tell a dense, unrushed story hinting at chillout room spirituality, unpredictable dub experimentations and gritty urban landscapes from the turn of the millennium. 

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Outsiders: Lucyna Records w/ Miraż @ Kiosk Radio 12.02.2023

DI TROGLODITA - Joanna OJ invite Joey  (Avril 2023)

Pho Bho Pholder 018 with Big Hands x FrittoFM

Pho Bho Pholder 018: Big Hands - From The Crates #1

Are there any myths, past or future, that could support a collective walk towards a fairer world? A magical hike towards the top of our mountain? This edition of Fictions explores sounds and music related to protests, processions and groups of people all moving in the same direction. Here is the result, mixing René Daumal’s Mount Analogue, a work by the Institute of Queer Ecology and 90 minutes of music.

Full tracklist: https://cashmereradio.com/episode/fictions-58-w-nono-gigsta-on-a-mountain/

Fictions updates: https://t.me/s/fictionsandfriends

Fictions #58 w/ Nono Gigsta 27.04.2023 - On A Mountain

Closing set from the wonderful striations night @ spanners earlier this year. Big thx to Ryo, Robek and Pasta Kebab for a killer party. Had a lot of fun playing through all sorts of club bits - feel free to ask any ids ☆

Striations 03/02/2023

@ Spanners [Striations 03/02/2023]

co-fondatrice et curatrice des rendez-vous lyonnais safar, nochichi. explore tout en émotion, une heure de rythmes lents, profonds et contemplatifs.

tip / nuck w/ nochichi. (20.07.2023)

IYA SHILLELAGH - WaterWeight (FELT005)
Release Date: 29th September 2023

Vinyl: rubadub.co.uk/products/waterweight
Digital: f-e-l-t.bandcamp.com/album/waterweight

A1 – reGenaRation 
A2 – WaterWeight (ft. How du)
 B1 – out ere as a outlaw (ft. Shifting Borders)
B2 - Scyatta

IYA SHILLELAGH is ELDON & Withdrawn

Recorded at Zig Zag Zig Studios

Mastered by GENG PTP
Cover photo by ELDON
Design by Fergus Jones
Distributed by Rubadub

IYA SHILLELAGH - WaterWeight (FELT005)

@paceyourselfrecords

BC: https://paceyourself.bandcamp.com/album/brutal-flowers

Putting a pigeon amongst the cats we are back with that good shit. An out of step, incidental artefact of peaceful sophistry: YS - Brutal Flower (2 x “12 LP). A no airs and graces piece of cool future-proof ambience. A modern ballad for brave young clubbers, local pubbers, slipstream warriors, and emotional doggers.

The distinctive aesthetic hallmarks of YS are all here: slabs of urban flavour from emotional interior; raw data straight from the interface. ‘Untethered’ and ‘Down’ are chopped-up cuts of searching R’n’B - jaded jams of lustful erasure. On the flipside, blunted desire lingers in ‘Fading
Memory’. Both hopeful and mourning: this is the lay of the land in Brutal Flowers sharing that rare strain of underground synesthesia best located in dark undercurrents of early Mo Wax.

The orchestral ambience of ‘Autumn OST’ is a potent stupor of end credit cinematics. Coming up for air. It feels young in an ancient sort of way: pure as first snow. And from here in the album unfolds with the patience, tranquility and the expansive poise of a work that is for now and always. Pulsating gently to assured ending with ‘Be Together’ - a flickering skyline, swarming with warm memories. In between there’s flashes of heartbreak reminiscent of Beltran's Ten Days of Blue and Blunt’s Stone Island (‘Look Up’ feels like a sort of spiritual successor to ‘Wake up’), that being said, when push comes to shove it only it ever flirts with its own reality.

An aesthetic reflection of a creative process that is delicate and restless. Created in the edges, where long distances, fast cities and global melancholia are wrought large. Burning the midnight oil Berlin-Singapore style: from real to reel. A sentimental exercise of modern faith by old
friends. With a nudge and a wink, Brutal Flowers is a (de)coded map of memories wavering with familiar intrigue. Patient listeners and the already initiated will be rewarded on re-visits - as playful & profound as you please, as deep as the heart.

The scathe that cuts is clean and deep. There are no sleight of hands to be found in this opus, only hearts are worn on the sleeve here.

A hill we’d gladly die on

pi pi pi premiere: YS - Pilgrimage (Pace Yourself)

23/10 noods radio
milano-via-berlin-via-warsaw wax session w/ 7" boss @giouann

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Yasus Afari – Iley Selassie (Version
Sky High The Mau Mau - Version Turmoil
Super Valley - Dub
Peter Bionic & Little Meeks - Sweets For My Sweet
Ready Freddy Version
Danny Brownie - Version
Devon D - Nah Wuk Fi Nothing Version 
Robert Livingston - New Dimension Version
Firehouse Crew - Version
Gussie P - Dog Heart Version
Jr Reid - Bouncer Version
Horace MArtine - Move U Body Version
Prince Jazzbo - 333
Mosca - Kidney Version
Warzou - J’irais dormir chez Mouss
Buddy Don - Bomb fi Dem
Basic Rhythm - Still (The Golden Bough)
Fizzy Veins - Go Home
Monster Shack - Do You Wanna Ride (Kaval Version)
G Sudden - Have Enuff Friend
Jonquera - Jonquera At Caluire On The Rocks
Mr Vegas - Two Hands Up
Lord Comic And The Aquarians - Iggy Iggy

'We Will' by April Guest

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