This week, we’re welcoming local producer, vocalist and songwriter Sophie Hawes to the site. Based in Vinylettes’ hometown of Bristol, Sophie – who makes music under the name Slowe – has been writing and performing since her teens. Now signed to Brighton label Tru Thoughts, she produces sleek neo-soul inspired by the likes of Erykah Badu and …
Do you remember your first vinyl purchase? For Alissa, a record collector from Seattle, it was a copy of Taylor Swift’s Lover, an album that convinced her to buy a turntable and commit to the wonderful world of vinyl. Five years on, Alissa is an active part of the vinyl community, sharing her collection to …
We’re shimmying into the weekend with a spotlight on Berlin-based DJ Marie-Christin Sauerbrei, or Marycherry as she’s known behind the decks. The friend who couldn’t resist taking over the playlist at parties (hard relate), Marie was encouraged to start DJ’ing professionally by friends and has never looked back. Now she’s bringing vintage flair to bars …
Today I’m speaking to Laylah Arruda, musician and founder of Feminine Hi-Fi, a Brazilian record label that exclusively champions the sounds of women in reggae and dub. A pioneer of sound system culture in Brazil, Laylah reflects on her career as a performer and label manager, sharing the motivation behind Feminine Hi-Fi, and why the …
Natali, known online as @natalivinyl, is part of a new generation of collectors sharing their love of records with the world. After being introduced to collecting by her brother, who kindly gifted her setup, Natali brings fresh energy to the vinyl community, showcasing an enviable collection that spans classic rock and indie, to perfect pop and …
Few people embody the golden age of vinyl like DJ Honey. Inspired by the soul of Etta James and the glamour of Dusty Springfield, she brings mid-century magic to modern dance floors. Also a vintage dealer, interior designer, and host of the Kiss! Kiss! Bang! Bang! show on Soho Radio, Honey’s sets celebrate soul sisters and fashionistas …
It’s been just over a week since Lily Allen surprised us with West End Girl – the divorce album to end all divorce albums. As well as leaving us all wondering “Who is Madeline?!”, the record has also introduced the world to Nieves González, the visual artist behind its cover. Nieves and I caught up to …
Based in São Paulo, Brazil, Mellina Passi – or Lita Ree – is a music lover, avid record collector and founder of women’s vinyl club, Spin Sisters. Initially a WhatsApp group, Spin Sisters is now a 200 strong community of women who connect virtually and in-person over their shared love of vinyl. We caught up …
If you’ve ever set foot in a record store and wished it felt a little more inclusive, chances are you’d get along with Tia Korpe, or Tia Turn Tables as she’s known behind the decks. As the founder of Ladies Love Vinyl and Future Female Sounds, Tia’s mission is simple: to make space for more women and non-binary DJs …
This week, we’re catching up with Moomba, who’s just touched down after a summer spent spinning records across Europe and North Africa, from intimate Hi-Fi and listening bars in Athens, Greece to a full crowd at the Gnaoua & World Music Festival in Essaouira, Morocco. Moomba is also the founder and curator of CoolNiceSessions, a project where …
