"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

Forward-thinking sounds from across the bass spectrum from NTS WIP artist re:ni and Timedance/Ilian Tape producer Laksa. 
https://www.nts.live/shows/relax-w-reni/episodes/relax-w-reni-17th-september-2023

re:lax w/ re:ni, laksa & oblig 170923

Rinse FM Podcast

Hodge - 03 February 2024

Fast At Work co-founder Carré stops by ahead of her NY debut at Good Room for Stream Informer IRL, and the release of her forthcoming EP ‘Soft Fascination’. 

https://www.instagram.com/carre__carre
https://www.instagram.com/fastatwork

Fast At Work with Carré @ The Lot Radio 02-16-2024

Manchester based Suchi joins us this month on Noods show with an hour of dance floor delights plus she had a chat with Yushh about what she's been up to over the last couple of years and what she's looking forward to in 2024 🌸

@suchisuchi | @yushh

>>> Live from Zoggs 😎 <<<

📢 Every 3rd Thursday 9-11pm 📢

Noods | Pressure Dome w/Suchi | 15.02.2023

001: Callum Asa [Live] @ PP002 w/ Surgeon & Bake [2024]

Rinse FM Podcasts

Jay Carder B2B Small Crab - 08 April 2024

Eich - 13 May 2024

Rinse France Podcast 

Paradoxe Club : De Grandi - 22 Mai 2024

A little MiniMix to showcase my sound, if you like it check out my other uploads 👊

re:lax w/ re:ni, laksa & oblig 170923

NTS 2023