FLECKIES INTERVIEWS

We’re here for the people behind the sound. The artists. The promoters. The venue owners. The grafters who make grassroots music what it is. These interviews go beyond the highlight reel – we get under the skin, into the stories, and shine a light on the talent shaping the underground. Dive in, discover someone new, and get inspired by the scene’s real voices.

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SOUL AVENGERZ: DECADES ON THE DANCEFLOOR

Some artists ride waves. Others quietly become part of the tide itself, shaping the movement without ever needing to shout about it. Soul Avengerz, made up of Paul Gardner and Wayne O’Connell, are a reminder...

Karim Laughing

Karim Bitar: Curating Sound as Experience

Some people move through music. Others take the time to sit with it, to really understand what it’s saying and why it matters. Karim Bitar feels firmly in the latter. From the moment I met...

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MINA: Building Spaces Where Everyone Can Thrive

There are some people in music who don’t just exist within it, they actively reshape how it feels to be part of it. MINA (aka Hannah) is one of those people. Not just through the...

Andizz7

Andizz: Finding Rhythm in the Underground

Some conversations take their time. This one has quietly been in the works for a couple of years. Andy – better known behind the decks as Andizz – and I first spoke about doing this...

Charlie Wick found of Azul DJing in London for LoveJuice house music event

Charlie Wick: Building Azul, Building Community

There are some people in this scene who stand out not because they shout the loudest, but because of the way they move through the world. And for me, Charlie Wick is absolutely one of...

Dean Church (5)

DJD: The Soundtrack of a Scene

Some interviews just take their time to find the right moment… and this one’s been a long time coming. I first met Dean Church, better known to most as DjD, through a mutual friend, Stacy-James....

Mas Fuego DJ Collective and Producers playing music at event

Mas Fuego: The Sound of London’s Underground

Some people you meet on the scene just radiate good energy – the kind that reminds you exactly why you do what you do. For me, that was Mas Fuego. I first met the Mas...

B Line Artist at Tunnel Club Birmingham

B-LINE: The Rise of Birmingham’s Own

There are certain people you meet on the scene who just light up a room – and for me, B-Line is one of them. I first met Blaine at his birthday event back in 2024...

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MiddleGround: House Grooves, Local Roots & The Launch of FOUND

In Northampton’s rising electronic music scene, few names carry as much energy as Scott Fouracre, better known as MiddleGround. Known for his clean-cut house selections, infectious edits, and ability to turn setbacks into momentum, Scott...

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Drinks On Me: Basslines, Big Energy & Community Vibes

When you first hear the name Drinks On Me, you might expect a party starter – and you’d be right. But for South London DJ and producer Harrison, it’s also a mission statement: inclusive, welcoming,...