S6E1 with NIGHTMARES ON WAX
Summary
Host Eamon Murtagh interviews Bristol DJs Cridge and Diggs about Common Ground, a collective bridging generational gaps in the DJ scene. He then speaks with George Evelyn of Nightmares on Wax, who discusses his 30-year career, the legacy of *Smoker’s Delight*, and his recent Royal Albert Hall performance. Evelyn shares insights on his creative process, early influences like reggae, and the evolution of the UK music scene.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest overview
Diggs on Common Ground: Celebrating DJ culture and community
George Evelyn on Nightmares on Wax and album anniversaries
The 'Trip-Hop' label and journalistic marketing
Early influences: Hip-hop, sampling, and finding the 'ghost' in music
Signing to Warp Records and the Leeds scene
Creative blocks, life changes, and staying inspired
Phonographic memories: Reggae, youth clubs, and early DJing
Hip-hop origins: Planet Rock and electro influences
House music influences and record digging
Future plans and closing remarks
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