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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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...

Olivia Lynn (2)

Olivia Lynn: Turning Pain Into [Girl] Power

There’s a certain kind of quiet fire in Olivia Lynn. It’s not loud or performative, but it’s there – steady and unwavering. During this interview process, what struck me most wasn’t just her talent, but...

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Maddox Jones: Finding Meaning Beyond the Noise

There are some artists who quietly refuse to disappear. Not because they’re chasing headlines or numbers, but because they simply cannot stop creating. Maddox Jones has been on my radar for a while now, and...

ReeceWalker

Reece Walker: Building the Structure Talent Deserves

Some conversations stay with you long after they’ve ended. Speaking to Reece Walker was one of those. I came across Only Notts online and instantly felt that pull – the kind that tells you something...

NishFaith

Nish Faith: Soundtracking the In-Between

Some artists have a way of turning growing pains, daydreams and quiet moments into something that feels universal. Nish Faith is one of those artists. Playful, honest and deeply rooted in storytelling, her music captures...

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...

middleground

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...