Elijah on the Yellow Squares project and challenging creative norms
In episode six, Nico is joined by Elijah, a London-based DJ and writer. Elijah co-created the grime record label Butterz with Skilliam in 2010 and has written for The Guardian and guest edited Resident Advisor. In 2021, he began his ‘Yellow Squares’ project that explores alternative approaches to publishing creative work.
Starting from a note published on Instagram, it has developed into visual installations, an album, merchandise, a club night, a touring evolving lecture series and a new book 'Close The App, Make The Ting.'
They cover:
Elijah’s career and a DJ and label head
The birth of the Yellow Squares project
What artists can learn from pro-wrestling
Artists having a variety of creative influences
The state of urban UK radio
The future of record labels and music consumption
The differing roles of a music manager
Elijah’s new book ‘Close The App, Make The Ting’ is available now: https://velocitypress.uk/product/elijah-close-the-app-make-the-ting/
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