Anil

As a kid, I was fascinated by dinosaurs, my small head couldn't fathom such creatures, unimaginable to what I had ever saw once walked on mother earth. I'm trying to reconnect with my inner child again, go back to the things that made me curious and happy. As always, music is one of those things. Dinosaurs may have been the creatures of the past, but we are the creatures of the future! Catch me being a creature at the following places in August 👽 Tonight: Headlining Friday at @middleofsomewherefest 10 till midnight - really looking forward to this and in a time when grass roots music is dissipating, it's heartwarming to see resistance!  Sat 09: @strange_brew_briz with the bestest @eliasmazian @______suchi______ - Elias and Suchi are two of my fave selectors and I CANNAE wait for this one!!  Sun 17: b2b with badgyal @_jhumkaaa at @fieldmaneuvers for the @dialledin_ takeover, I've only heard great things about FM and I'm sooo looking forward to it! Sat 30: @wiperandtruetaproom for the @daytimers_uk worldwide takeover, putting House music on the map 😎 Music is resistance - the foundations of House and Techno are formed by Black/Brown, Queer working-class people as an act of resistance and joy. Let's not let the colonizers win, stop killing children and free 🍉✊🏽

Introducing our next party with two House heavyweights in Elias Mazian and Suchi, at Strange Brew on 9th August 💫 From hip hop roots to De School resident, house producer, singer songwriter and boundary-pushing radio host, Elias has always kept it fresh. Suchi, known for her signature blend of percussive club sounds, bumping house and trippy bass, has become one of the most exciting selectors and producers out of London and Oslo. A masterclass night of eclectic grooves and deep digs awaits… Tickets via Headfirst: £8 / £12 / More OTD. Link in bio We don’t want financial barriers to stop anyone from coming to our parties. If you are unemployed, on low income, from a low socio-economic background or are a refugee or other, please don’t hesitate to DM us. Artwork by @lotsofbroth This event is funded by @acegrams via the Early Career Promoter Fund from @prsfoundation

This summer has been quite a weird one. In all honestly, I’ve been feeling my chirpy, happy silly goofy self. I’ve had to cancel some exciting opportunities (sorry if you wanted to see me at the @azaadistage closing set and @loveintfestival ) due to feeling mentally and physically drained. But I’m grateful that I have good people around me and grateful to have music in my life. I’m trying to get back to my happy place and focusing on things one thing at a time and focusing on the present. I’m really looking forward to this weekend in what will hopefully be a joyous fuelled bumper one. On Friday, @manamii.b and I have our @betterdaysbristol night at @thejamjar_bristol with two of the hottest producers and selectors who are absolutely killing it @serendaserendaserenda and @nicolas__duque 🔥 I’ll be on warm up duties so will be lovely to see as many friends as possible 🥰 couple tickets left! Then on Saturday, honoured to be playing a the last ever @justjackrecordings_ party at @motionbristol - this is a bittersweet one, I grew up on the Just Jack parties and they defined the music I listen to today and Motion was a venue I was working at in my early days of Uni and was at every single weekend. The birthday parties were always XL with monster line ups and every time I think back to them, I only have silly fun good memories. It’s sad to see such a Iconic club go down, this is part of a wider problem. I’m excited to see JJ regulars @steffi_dolly_klakson & @virginia_live on the bill 😍 I’ll be on from 8-10pm to get the party started and give a proper send off! You never know what someone is going through, look out for one another and be kind, that includes to yourself too🙏🏽

THE MOST SPECIAL PLACE EVER ❤️❤️❤️

We return to The Jam Jar on 18th July for another night of pure groove from two selectors that we’ve been eager to lock in for a minute, Serenda and Nicolas Duque ✨ A true powerhouse in the electronic scene, Serenda fuses old school deep gospel house with classy hypnotic techno grooves for a sound that’s both soulful and driving. Her debut release on Josh Caffé’s Love Child label turned major heads, with excitement further brewing following the recent announcement of her next EP on Rhythm Section. Hailing from Bogotá but deeply inspired by UKG and UK rave, Nicolas has cemented his place in the underground scene with releases on Nuances de Nuit, Magic Carpet, NugNet, and Dansu Discs. With support on his music from the likes of Shanti Celeste, Interplanetary Criminal, and Liquid Earth, his sets are a masterclass in deep, dynamic selection. Warming things up is our resident Anil, setting the tone with his signature Better Days blend of Groovy and Gully sounds and dancefloor heat. Tickets via Headfirst: £7.50 / £10 / More OTD We don’t want financial barriers to stop anyone from coming to our parties. If you are unemployed, on low income, from a low socio-economic background or are a refugee or other, please don’t hesitate to DM us. Artwork by @lotsofbroth

May musical happenings and ~ reflections ~ 10.05: @lakota.bristol @thefullmoonandatticbar stokes croft block parddy 25.05: @lovesavesthedayfestival backstage bar 25.05: @theredchurchbristol @betterdaysbristol 😍😍😍 31.05: @dopplerstudio_ @2funkycafe Lesta crew ~ focus on you ~ ~ do not let bullys and manipulators get to you ~ ~ you're trying to find your voice, be kind to yourself ~ ~ white supremacy and classism exists MORE than ever, you don't just have to look towards the conflicts going on to witness this, look in your back garden ~ ~ tell your close ones you love them more ~ ~ don't be gaslit ~ ~ you go through hardship others don't experience and understand, that's your reality and it's ok ~ ~ keep loving in a world full of hate ~ ~ don't let people underestimate your worth ~ ~ keep smiling you cunt, you deserve happiness ~

Making an appearance on the airwaves for @bornefruits @rinse.fm - round off the bank holiday right. Even Jesus would love these fruity flavours 🍓🍊🍒🥭 🔒 in today at 19:00 (BST) on rinse.fm Big ups @amaliahppeche ❤️ 📸 @holly_ross_

Last week at @theloveinnbristol was SOO much fun, thank you so much to everyone who danced along and stayed on a school night till the end, my heart is full 🥺❤️ This space will always have such a special space in my heart, so many memorable stories! I've had my heart broken, I've had my heart full, experienced pain, experienced Joy! A truly special place to exist 🙏🏽 🎥 @roseagainbristol @idoplumes

Spooky szn is upon us! 👻 3.30-5 tonight at @thecarpetshop.peckham for the lovely @floorjam.club @laurellah London crew hollaaaaa 🔥

What an absolute dream last weekend 🥰 From playing Indian classical inspired ambient music at Waterworks to playing groovy woovy house and techno at Fabric, I just fucking love music and the joy if brings, how it makes you feel and how it connects you with people and how you are able to express yourself (something I've been trying to build up the confidence to try and do more!). Forever grateful to be around it and hopefully more of it 😉 🙏🏽 Big ups @waterworksldn @percolate_music @teamlove_productions @fabriclondonofficial l ❤️‍🔥 🎥 @benedictpriddy_

This Saturday marks, for me, the last festival of the season 😭 And what a fucking festival to end on! @waterworksldn is always the best vibe with the most amazing people. I don't get star-stuck much but seeing Uncle Pat there last year was mad. For me, Waterworks encapsulates what London is about, different creative communities intertwining and creating magic. Excited to be playing on the Water Tower, 12:00-13:00 Then I'm making my @fabriclondonofficial debut and I'm fucking gassed for it!! Feeling like a bit of a pinch-me moment, just a little yute from Leicester playing in Big Fabric uno! Catch me at the Waterworks Afterparty playing in Room 3, 00:00-03:00 (Extended set babyyyy 😍) Words can't describe how excited I am to spin some tunes, feeling eternally grateful ❤️🙏🏽 If you're around come say hi P.S. The whip is ULEZ (swear down g) 🏎️

On the radiowaves tonight @noodsradio 20:00-21:00 - Groowy woowy House Techno and all of that ✨ Lock in then: noodsradio.com/listen