Emily speaks to the world’s most vital DJs, exploring the highs and lows, turning points in their careers and the sweaty nights that make up who they are, recommending the best clubs across the globe, as well as illuminating DJ techniques and tips. Featuring guests likes Jamz Supernova (BBC 6 Music/Future Bounce), DJ Paulette (one of the Hacienda’s first female residents and recipient of DJ Mag Lifetime Achievement Award), DJ Kampire (Nyege Nyege), BadSista (ground-breaking producer and DJ from São Paulo), UK funky legend Roska and Los Angeles rave queen Bianca Oblivion, the podcast series sketches out portraits of global club culture, documenting tonight for tomorrow.Follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tina Edwards on Sharing London Jazz scene with New Audiences, Being without An Agent and Finding Her Voice on Social Media (00:59:04)
Tina Edwards has been shaping the sound of London’s jazz scene and beyond for years. She’s fiercely supported underground talent, hosted evenings to platform LGBTQ artists and is a true conduit of the UK sound to a global audience. Tina Edwards is a DJ, broadcaster and writer known for championing global jazz and jazz-adjacent sounds. From hosting shows on BBC Radio 3 and Worldwide FM to curating lineups at festivals, Tina’s work celebrates the ever-changing underground music scene in London. In this episode, Tina talks to Emily Dust about bringing the newest wave of the London Jazz sound to Chicago, finding her voice on social media and navigating the backlash of going viral, and why she decided to ditch her agent, take control of her career and find her own gigs. This episode is full of helpful tips on becoming a successful DJ.Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow Tina Edwards on Instagram @tinaedwardsdj and on TikTok @tinaedwardsdjdj.Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catu Diosis on Learning How to DJ in Uganda, Moving to Germany and Experiencing a True Brazilian Carnival (00:41:44)
Catu Diosis knows how to throw a party! And you’re invited to the next one. Catu Diosis is a DJ, producer and member of the Ugandan-based Nyege Nyege collective. Nyege Nyege are THE collective to know about, they have been redefining African electronic music since 2015 and continue to push it year on year. Catu is currently based between Germany and Uganda and weaves her knowledge of music with dance and performance to create the most memorable DJ sets for her fans around the world.In this episode Catu Diosis talks to Emily about how she learned how to DJ, getting stranded in Germany during the pandemic, her tour of Brazil and attending the famous Brazilian carnival for the first time. Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow Catu Diosis on Instagram and TikTok @catu_diosis. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
L-Vis 1990 on a Career Defining Moment with Fatboy Slim, Creating Night Slugs and Music Industry Mental Health (01:09:48)
How a car accident completely changed L-Vis 1990’s next steps…L-Vis1990 is a producer, DJ and record label owner of the iconic label Night Slugs. Being at the forefront of UK club culture for years is no easy feat, but L-Vis 1990 has most definitely been a leader in UK Dance music. As the co-founder of Night Slugs alongside Bok Bok and through his alter ego Dance System, L-Vis 1990 has forged a career that’s seen him play alongside some of the greatest electronic DJs of our generation but there was a cost. In this episode L-Vis 1990 talks to Emily about the dark side of club culture and how it took a toll on his mental health, DJing for Fatboy Slim and how he is supporting smaller venues around the UK. Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow L-Vis1990 on Instagram @lvis1990. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Suzi Analogue on a Life Changing Conversation with Crystal Waters, the Legendary Low End Theory nights and Discovering her Style (00:55:44)
Academia meets lived experience of the culture, that’s what Suzi Analogue brings! Suzi Analogue is an artist, DJ, label owner of Never Normal Records and associate professor who has lectured on Mapping Black Music Ecologies at Harvard University. Born in Baltimore she's lived all over the world and brings a macro view of music which is very different to what we've heard on the podcast so far.Suzi Analogue talks to Emily about how a conversation with Crystal Waters changed her life, how attending the legendary Low End Theory nights in LA shaped her sound, the roots of B'more club music (known as Baltimore Club outside the city), deconstructs the power structures in the music industry and talks about her work celebrating the women written out of dance music history.Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow Suzi Analogue on Instagram @suzianalog and on Tik Tok @suzianalogue. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coco Em's Shocking Moment before her Boiler Room set, her Top Nairobi Clubs and Creating Pass Pass (00:48:28)
We’ve flown around the world, and we’ve landed in Kenya…or as you’ll hear we’re actually in Canada for this episode! We’re welcoming Nairobi based artist, DJ, producer and co-founder of Pass Pass, Coco Em. Pass Pass is a platform which was born from the need to bring about equality for touring musicians from Africa and beyond, based on Coco Em's personal experience.In this episode Coco Em talks to Emily about the shocking moment that happened just before her debut Boiler Room set, the importance of countries in the Global North understanding what goes into booking artists from the Global South and the best places to go in Nairobi for a good night out. Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow Coco Em on Instagram @cocoem__. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yasmin on the Reality of a Major Label, swapping London for Mexico and Women in the Music Industry (00:52:57)
It's our first live episode! This episode comes to you from Gilles Peterson's, We Out Here festival in the UK, where Emily caught up with DJ Yasmin.Yasmin is a DJ, singer/songwriter and the co-founder of Trippin, an online travel guide powered by a global community. Yasmin has worked with everyone from Major Lazer to Gordon City and Pharrell. In this episode Yasmin talks to Emily about the reality of being “a product” of major labels, why she swapped London for Mexico City and the importance of having more women in the music industry at all levels. There were also some great questions from our live audience.Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow Yasmin on Instagram @itsyasmin. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
G33 on Burn Out, the Explosion of Girls Don't Sync and Creating Inclusive Dancefloors (00:43:23)
G33 is a DJ, producer and member of the collective Girls Don’t Sync. As a DJ, she is redefining what the UK club scene looks and sounds like and making a scene that is inclusive. In this episode, G33 talks to Emily about the reality of late nights and burnout, the story of Girls Don’t Sync and how they went from local stages to international gigs and building a real and authentic community on the dancefloor. She also reflects on the impact of social media on the dancefloor and the crowds' expectations of a club night.Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow G33 on Instagram @gaia_ia. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Target on the Regret of Selling his Records to Dizzee Rascal, the early days of Grime and UK Garage and going to the Legendary Music House (00:52:10)
DJ Target's name will be familiar to anyone with even a passing interest in UK black music. He is a broadcaster, author and producer. As a key figure of the UK grime scene, he began his career as an original member of Pay As U Go Cartel as well as being a founding member of Roll Deep. He has played a fundamental role in creating grime, which he documents in his book Grime Kids. Grime Kids was adapted for TV and Target is also the host of The Rap Game alongside Krept and Konan and Tonight With Target. DJ Target has hosted a radio show on BBC Radio 1Xtra since 2006 where he has been instrumental in championing new and underground talent. He was also on BBC Radio 1 from 2013 to 2022.In this episode DJ Target talks to Emily about the regret of selling his prized possessions to none other than Dizzee Rascal, the impact of the legendary London dubplate studio, Music House, which was foundational for black music scenes in London from reggae to jungle to garage, and what it was like DJing in Ibiza for the first time. He also talks about breaking new artists on his radio show and which tunes he would choose for carnival. This one is essential listening!Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow DJ Target on Instagram and TikTok @djtarget. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nina Las Vegas on Working with a Spice Girl, Juggling Corporate Gigs and Empowering Women in the Music Industry (00:44:06)
We’re kicking off Season 2 in Australia! Nina Las Vegas is an Australian DJ, producer, label founder and broadcaster. She began her career at Australia’s leading youth radio station, triple j, where she championed underground dance music for nearly a decade. In 2015, Nina launched her own label, NLV Records, continuing her mission to spotlight underground sounds and shape the future of club music.In this episode Nina Las Vegas talks to Emily about working with a Spice Girl, how she balances corporate DJ work so she can really get creative and empowering women in the music industry. Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow Nina Las Vegas on Instagram and TikTok @ninalasvegas. Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing Dances For Buildings Season 2 (00:02:10)
Welcome to Season 2 of Dances For Buildings with Emily Dust!We’re so happy to be back and bringing you insightful conversations about DJ culture, nightlife and travel. 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 DJ Target, Nina Las Vegas, Tina Edwards, G33 of Girls Don’t Sync and so many more. They’ll be sharing stories of their best and worst gigs, their DJ tips and favourite clubs around the world. This is essential listening for anyone who wants to discover the world through music and club culture. Episode 1 of Season 2 launches on Tuesday 7th October 2025.You can subscribe now and follow us on Tik Tok and Instagram @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust for the latest episodes, guest info and more.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.
The Best Of Dances for Buildings Season 1 (00:35:38)
We’ve been away for a while chatting to your favourite DJ’s, favourite DJ. But we’re returning very soon, with Season 2 of the podcast. In the meantime, why not check out our Best of Season 1 episode? We’ve brought together just a few of the highlights from the season as we get ready for the release of Season 2. In this episode we’ll hear conversations with Brazilian DJ, BADSISTA, who has some very funny things to say about the dancing in Europe. The legend, author and broadcaster, DJ Paulette talking about her time at the Hacienda in Manchester. Plus we hear from Bianca Oblivion, an LA based producer and DJ who has some interesting things to say about the proliferation of edits in DJ culture. But first, we kick the episode off with a highlight from Season 1, Episode 1. Roska, is a veteran DJ, producer and label owner, who is one of the pioneers of the UK funky scene, so let’s hear about his humble beginnings…Episode 1 of Season 2 launches on Tuesday 7th October 2025.You can subscribe now and follow us on Tik Tok and Instagram @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust for the latest episodes, guest info and more.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.
Gina Jeanz on Identity, Taking Career Risks and How to Use Social Media to Elevate your DJ career (00:46:43)
It's the final episode of Season 1! And we're ending with a good one!Gina Jeanz is a Namibian raised DJ, producer and model who has lived in Cape Town for many years before making a big move to Zurich for her career in 2022. She's earned the Billboard 100 Best New Dance Track accolade for her track 100ml and she's also earned the Glamour South Africa’s Most Glamorous Awards 2021: The Game Changers Edition Winner.In this episode Gina Jeanz talks to Emily about finding her feet in new countries, selling her rider over lockdown, the music scene in Africa vs Europe and what it's like to take big career risks in the hopes for even bigger rewards.Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can follow Gina Jeanz on Instagram @ginajeanz and on Tik Tok @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.
Kampire on Using Nostalgia to Build a DJ set, Visa Struggles and Social Responsibility (00:57:49)
Kampire is a Ugandan DJ and part of the Ngeye Ngeye crew. She hosts a show on NTS radio and she was one of Mixmag's picks for Top Ten Breakthrough DJs of 2018.In this episode Kampire talks to Emily about how she uses nostalgia to create great moments on the dancefloor, she gives us a little idea about how difficult it is for DJ's from the Global South to get visas and she talks about grappling with world issues whilst being a DJing. Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can follow Kampire on Instagram @kkaybie. 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.
Manuka Honey on Discovering Dubstep, Creating a Safe Club Night for the Queer Community and Astrology (00:40:12)
Manuka Honey is a DJ, producer and astrologer. She was raised in the US before relocating to the UK. In 2023, she had a residency on BBC Radio One. Manuka Honey runs a club night called Sucio, which is a femme focussed party which centres underground Latin and diasporic sounds.In this episode Manuka Honey talks to Emily about discovering dubstep without any context, how she creates safe spaces for the femme and queer community and how she uses astrology to get organised.Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can follow Manuka Honey on Instagram and TikTok @mariimals.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.
Karen Nyame KG on UK Funky, Industry Challenges and Healthy Boundaries (00:45:11)
Karen Nyame KG is a one of London's most interesting artists. She's a DJ and producer who started off in the UK funky scene but quit music. She made a big return in 2018 after a release on the label Goon Club All Stars. Since then, she's continued to rise! Mixmag rightly called her one of the DJs who defined 2023.In this episode, Karen Nyame KG talks to Emily about industry challenges, how she's vowed to look after her self with healthy boundaries and how she builds her DJ sets based on emotions.Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can follow KG on Instagram and TikTok @karennyamekg.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.
Arthi on Side Hustles, Being a Journalist and Travelling to Colombia (00:26:55)
Arthi is a multi-genre DJ, a tech journalist at Sky News and also a professional dancer who has danced for the likes of Beyoncé, Dave and Charli XCX. If you've watched any of her DJ live streams, you'll know she usually plays with a huge smile on her face. In this episode Arthi talks to Emily about striking a good balance with her career, side hustles and how she looks after her mental health whilst being a touring DJ.Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can follow Arthi on Instagram @arthi.nachiappan and TikTok @arthi___. 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.
Jamz Supernova on balancing motherhood and DJing, race and representation and touring (00:45:08)
When Jamz Supernova was younger she dreamed of becoming a TV presenter, it was through this curiosity that she discovered a real passion for radio and DJing. She is a label head, radio host, DJ, podcaster and overall tastemaker. She started her career on the online radio station, Reprezent before moving on to BBC Radio 1Xtra which won the Best Specialist Aria Gold award in 2021. She currently hosts a weekly show on BBC 6Music.In this episode Jamz talks to Emily about balancing motherhood whilst being a touring DJ. She also talks about race and representation in the industry and how her early years felt whitewashed and how she gets hands on and plans her own tours!Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. 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.
Bianca Oblivion on edit culture, LA raves and grime MCs (00:34:15)
Bianca Oblivion came up through the rave and blog house scenes; her versatility as a DJ and producer weaving everything from rave to baile funk to grime to bass recently earned her a spot on Mixmag's Breakthrough DJs of the Year in 2023. Bianca is equally at home playing warehouses in her hometown of LA or grime sets on London pirate radio.In this episode she speaks to Emily about edit culture and why remixes have always been integral to dance music, why building community is so important to her and how she adapts her sets depending on where she's playing. She also talks about setting boundaries and shares a story of a truly awful gig.Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can follow Bianca Oblivion on Instagram and TikTok @bianca_oblivion 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.
DJ Paulette on longevity, the Hacienda and equality (01:03:14)
This episode features a bonafide legend! If you've heard of one UK club it's probably the Hacienda. DJ Paulette was one of the only female residents at legendary queer night Flesh, kicking off a multi-decade-spanning career that's taken in residencies in Ibiza, London and Paris and regularly playing alongside the likes of David Guetta and Bob Sinclair. Her journey hasn't always been smooth; in her new book 'Welcome To The Club' she discusses the sexism, racism, ageism and homophobia that she's had to overcome. Despite this Paulette remains as optimistic and passionate about the power of DJing as ever and talks about the new generation of black female DJs like Jamz Supernova, Jaguar, Anz and our very own Erica McKoy have inspired her.A must-listen for anyone in music wanting to build a long-term career, Paulette reveals how to read a room, how to overcome quiet periods and why sometimes it's problematic to have an identical twin to step in for you...Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can follow DJ Paulette on Instagram @dj_paulette1Dances 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.
BadSista on fame, European dancing and LGBTQ+ parties in Brazil (00:35:55)
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.
1. Roska on touring, worst gigs and how to learn from setbacks (00:43:52)
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing Dances For Buildings (00:01:53)
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
