Daisychain 323 – Milly on Air

House.

Photo credit: Eddy Hubble

Alias: Milly on Air (@missmillychowles)
Pronouns: She/ Her
Location: Bristol, Uk

Influences: Sasha at Universe 92, UK Rave , Acid House, The 90s in general, the Bristol music community and history, European club culture, queer dance spaces , joy, pain, nostalgia, my son – who inspires me everyday , people who aren’t scared to stand apart from the crowd, and honestly too many other DJS and artists to mention across all genres I’m very much a magpie taking little bits of influence from everywhere.

Affiliations/Residencies/Projects:
I run a party called Embody
I have a residency on SWU (Rinse) FM
I have a podcast about dance music and mental health called Back 2 Life.

Daisychain · Daisychain 323 – Milly on Air

Favorite Quote:

“Don’t believe everything you think.”
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“This too shall pass.”

Advice for the DJs, producers and artists of our community:
Don’t wait around to be chosen, choose yourself and back yourself, start that project / night/ label/ tune – there will never be a perfect time and you’ll probably never feel ready. Trust in your unique voice, even if you don’t know exactly what it is yet, if you keep going, you’ll eventually tune in to it. Also be patient with yourself and the journey- easier said than done!

About the mix:
I recorded this mix at home in the room in my house called ‘the rave cave’ on a pair of XDJ 700s, Technics 1210s and an Allen and Heath Xone23. I really struggle with overthinking mixes (don’t we all!?) and this one was no different tbh. I wanted to capture the energy, range and playfulness I like to bring in my peak time club sets and encapsulate a vibe I’m really digging right now. It’s heavily packed with hi- NRG house, cosmic proggy moments, plenty of breakbeats, tribal percussion,with a liberal sprinkling of trancey, euphoric chords and vocals peppered throughout. Big 90s vibes overall, although it’s about half and half old/ new tunes.

With this mix Milly on Air asks for you to please learn more about and consider donating to:

❁ Aspirations Day Program, Carrie’s Outreach and Family Support: An incredible grassroots charity started by one of the most inspirational people I know