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 headThe birth of the Yellow Squares projectWhat artists can learn from pro-wrestlingArtists having a variety of creative influencesThe state of urban UK radioThe future of record labels and music consumptionThe 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/ Upgrade your listening at  https://www.mixcloud.com/premiumUnlock the ultimate creator toolkit at  https://www.mixcloud.com/pro

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