1. Roska on touring, worst gigs and how to learn from setbacks

02/01/24 • 43 min

In this first episode, Emily Dust sits down with UK Funky pioneer Roska. A producer and DJ from London who runs the label Roska Kicks and Snares, he's been a stalwart of the scene since the 00s. His own productions have seen him work alongside the likes of Flowdan, MC GQ, Serocee, Jammz and Aleisha Lee. As a label boss he's been a consistent supporter of new talent including Murder He Wrote, DJ Polo and established names on the scene like Champion, DJ Naughty and Hardhouse Banton. As a DJ he continues to tour all over the world including Asia, Europe and America.

He share memories of being part of a scene in those early days before it got defined, how touring with Toddla T compares to touring solo, the best clubs to play in China, Japan and London and he shares the story of his worst ever gig which unfortunately happened in a legendary club. He also describes how to gain confidence from setbacks, the role of MCs in dance music and whether DJs should share their tracklistings.

Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can follow Roska on instagram @roskaofficial and @roskaroskaroska on TikTok.

Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy. Original music by Giulia Tess. Artwork by Jonathan Briggs.

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Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can follow Roska on instagram @roskaofficial and @roskaroskaroska on TikTok.

Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy. Original music by Giulia Tess. Artwork by Jonathan Briggs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing Dances For Buildings

Welcome to this brand new podcast, Dances For Buildings with me Emily Dust. Episode 1 launches on Thurs 1st Feb 2024.

Across the series you'll hear from some of the world's most vital DJs on the highs, lows, turning points and sweaty nights that make up DJ life.

We'll hear from DJs like Jamz Supernova, DJ Paulette, Roska, Kampire, BadSista and more - sharing stories of their best and worst gigs, their DJ tips and favourite clubs around the world.

Essential listening if you want to hear more about club culture and discover the world through music. I love chatting to people about music and their careers and in clubs you can usually on catch about half the conversation. So this is me putting some of those conversations on record for you at a time when talking about clubs couldn't be more important.

You can subscribe now and follow us on Instagram @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust for the latest episodes, guest info and more.

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BadSista on fame, European dancing and LGBTQ+ parties in Brazil

São Paulo based DJ, musician and producer BADSISTA is know for her high energy sets blending influences from techno, Baile funk and rave. She is a fierce advocate of LGBTQ+ rights and parties and has stayed true to her values despite her growing success internationally and at home in Brazil.

BADSISTA talks to Emily about finding fame and the point where she decided to set her own tone as an artist, her tracks being sampled by big funk Brasil artists like MC Fioti, why community matters and what she thought of Europeans dancing when she first started touring. She also shares some of her favourite parties and clubs in São Paulo.

Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can follow BADSISTA on Instagram and TikTok.

Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy. Original music by Giulia Tess. Artwork by Jonathan Briggs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.