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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- Words by Chelsea Marshall
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...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
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....
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
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...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
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...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
If you’ve spent any time on the grassroots Northern dance scene lately, chances are you’ve heard the name Lee Ashworth. Or, if you’re at one of his nights, you’ve probably heard someone shout “Up the...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
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,...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
On Saturday, we headed to St Neots for the debut party at Courtyard 58, and let’s just say… it’s giving grassroots magic. Tucked away behind the Citizen Hub, the space had never been used before,...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
What do you get when you mix techno, fashion, rebellion, resilience, and a whole lot of glitter? You get Chaotica – the grassroots LGBTQIA+ club night shaking things up in South East London. Founded by...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
If you thought raving was strictly for after dark, think again. Fresh Sesh, the morning coffee rave shaking up London’s social scene, is proving that great music, connection, and community don’t need to come with...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
If there’s one thing Selecta know how to do, it’s throw a proper party – and now, the underground drum and bass powerhouse is making waves not just on a national scale but right in...