Ep 09 - Jack Leonard

In episode 18 we talk to Poppy Amber, known as DJ Heaven Lee, a relentless digger, with a sharp ear for the beat.Growing up in Ibiza, Poppy developed a deep connection to electronic music from an early age. Relocating to Bristol in 2020, she began making her name in the underground scene with appearances at Motion and Lakota. Now based in London, she’s become a regular on Wiggle London line-ups, and has performed at venues including Fabric, The Cause and HOLO in New York City, as well as at festivals such as GIVE! and Orchard.Poppy is drawn to the rolling rhythms of ’90s and early ’00s house, techno, (and everything in between), and crafts genre-blurring sets that balance energy, emotion and groove.* Companion link to Heaven Lee's mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/kabbagemix/cue-drops-ep-18-heaven-lee-mix/Connect with HEAVEN LEEInstagram https://www.instagram.com/dj_heaven_lee/SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/heaven-lee1Connect with KABBAGEInstagram https://www.instagram.com/kabbagemix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 17 we have changed things up a bit, and widened the pool of guests to include artists as well as DJs - meet ROY INC, a musical performer, songwriter and visual presence whose career spans fashion, music, dance and underground culture. Raised in Birmingham before moving to London where he embraced the club and fashion scenes, ROY INC developed a reputation as a striking and original figure at the intersection of performance, music and style.Before emerging as a solo recording artist, ROY INC built a wide-ranging career as a dancer, model and performer.  He appeared in major fashion publications, working with leading photographers, and also collaborated with designers including Vivienne Westwood, Thierry Mugler, Pam Hogg and Jean-Paul Gaultier.TRACKSLOVELY DAYATTENTION KILLSWAITING FOR YOU TO CALLWHAT IS A MANLIVING MY LIFEI KNOW YOU, I LIVE YOUCOME AS YOU AREVIDEOS (DISCUSSED)ATTENTION KILLSWAITING FOR YOU TO CALLWHAT IS A MANConnect with ROY INCInstagram https://www.instagram.com/roy.inc/Bandcamp https://bandcamp.com/royincWebsite https://www.royinc.co.uk/SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/roy-incConnect with KABBAGEInstagram https://www.instagram.com/kabbagemix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 16 sees us talking to MEERA, DJ and radio presenter, event founder and curator. Known for high-energy sets that fuse bass-heavy grooves, deep, tech, percussive house, disco and garage - always delivered with a deep and instinctive connection to the rave. A resident on Select Radio and Pure FM, MEERA has also played across some of London’s most respected venues including Ministry of Sound, The Cross, Stereo, Sushi Samba, The Social, and MOT, earning a reputation for dynamic, high-impact sets. In 2025, she made her international debut, playing UNVRS Ibiza and Amsterdam Dance Event, marking a major milestone in her DJ journey.* Companion link to MEERA's Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-16-meera-uk-mix/Connect with MEERAInstagram https://www.instagram.com/meeramixes/SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/meeramixesMixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/meeramixes/Connect with KABBAGEInstagram https://www.instagram.com/kabbagemix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 15 we are talk to DJ SHORTY, whose career started with pirate radio on ForceFM, and DejaVuFM, before moving onto KaneFM, BBC6, 1Xtra, and ItchFM. A versatile DJ, he’s known for his old-school, hip-hop style as well as underground through to more commercial, and he’s also comfortable bringing rap, R&B, funk and soul into his sets,. He’s also collaborated with numerous live acts and bands over the years, and headlined sets at events including Glastonbury and the London Jazz Festival. Currently he is one of the resident DJs at the world-famous Chip Shop in Brixton, he also serves as a lecturer at Pointblank Music School, teaching DJ skills as a degree module. Also, he delivers youth projects for organisations such as The Roundhouse Trust, Islington Council and the Young Urban Arts Foundation, among others.* Companion link to DJ Shorty's Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-15-dj-shorty-mix/Connect with DJ ShortyInstagram https://www.instagram.com/djshorty79/SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/dj-shorty-79Bandcamp https://djshorty.bandcamp.com/Connect with KABBAGEInstagram https://www.instagram.com/kabbagemix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 14 we’re joined by DJ Tina Technotic, a late-blooming techno DJ whose journey into electronic music began in her mid-fifties after re-discovering the power of the dancefloor. While recovering from major foot surgery in 2023 she began learning to mix, and today she brings energetic sets to venues across London, as well as internationally, blending rave culture with her wider mission around health, longevity and human connection. Tina is the co-founder of Longevity Rave with DJ Yukari, and she also leads the JoyScore Experiment, a global open-science project exploring how rhythm, movement and collective joy influence the brain, body and long-term health.* Companion link to Tina Technotic's Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-14-tina-technotic-mix/Connect with Tina TechnoticInstagram https://www.instagram.com/tina.technotic/Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-639532491Connect with Longevity RaveInsagram https://www.instagram.com/longevity.rave/Web https://www.longevityrave.world/Connect with KABBAGEhttps://www.instagram.com/kabbagemix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk to Will Kayll, who is influenced by 80s music and the original sound from the The Summer of Love. He always keeps the dance-floor moving and takes inspiration from A Guy Called Gerald, Frankie Knuckles and Kariya, amongst others, and loves to modernise timeless classics while keeping true to the original sound. Last summer saw the second year of The Riddle stage at Wildernss, which is the brainchild of Will and co-curator Jemima Howden, who met when Will played the festival when he was just 17 years old. Billed as a space for young creatives to showcase their talents within a safe environment, they encourages genuine human connection and there is a no-phone policy to inspire people to really live in the moment.* Companion link to Will's Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-13-will-kayll-mix/Connect with Will KayllInstagram https://www.instagram.com/wkayll/Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-190157189Connect with KABBAGEhttps://www.instagram.com/kabbagemix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we're joined by DJ Ben the Bee (Ben Taylor), who started DJ‐ing in the late 80‘s, at the birth of dance culture, and the emergence of the world music scene. He’s played at clubs, parties and festivals worldwide including Kimberley, GIVE!, Wilderness, Harvest, Desert Heart, Womad, Glastonbury, Burning Man, Mucky Weekender and Bestival, as well as many gigs overseas including in Ibiza, across Africa and Southeast Asia. Ben is also the artistic director of events production company House of Honey, which creates intimate events and boutique festivals like GIVE! Festival and club nights throughout the yearly calendar.* Companion link to Ben's mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-12-ben-the-bee-mix/Connect with Ben the BeeHouse of Honey https://houseofhoney.org/HoH Media Player https://houseofhoney.org/mediaplay/superg23thebeeMixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/benthebee/Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/benthebeehttps://www.instagram.com/benthebee100/https://www.instagram.com/givehouseofhoney/Connect with KABBAGEhttps://www.instagram.com/kabbagemix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yukari, a Tokyo-born, London-based DJ, is fierce behind the decks, and blends globally inspired sounds — from driving dark techno to uplifting, melodic moments — creating sets that move both hearts, and feet. From iconic spaces like About Blank and Matrix Club in Berlin, to ZERO Tokyo, and London’s House of KOKO and Union Club, Yukari brings joy, vitality, and an unmistakable presence to every performance.​As the co-founder of Longevity Rave with fellow DJ Tina Technotic, Yukari is an advocate for music and movement as essential ingredients for a longer, happier life.* Companion link to Yukari's mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep11-yukari-mix/Connect with YukariInstagram https://www.instagram.com/yukari_takehisa/Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-996853950Connect with Longevity RaveInsagram https://www.instagram.com/longevity.rave/Web https://www.longevityrave.world/Connect with KABBAGEhttps://www.instagram.com/kabbagemix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Bill Brewster, DJ, writer and music historian. Author, selector and dance-music historian, Bill brings wisdom, wit and warehouse memories to Cue Drops.As co-author of ‘Last Night a DJ Saved My Life’, and 'How to DJ Properly’, his stories trace decades of club culture through the lens of experience and love for the craft.Bill’s reflections are part history lesson, part masterclass, bridging the roots of DJ culture with the energy and pulse of its present scene.* Companion link to Bill's mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-10-bill-brewster-mix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Leonard’s Cue Drops captures the spirit of DJs raised on Britpop and shaped by big beat and electronic influences. It’s a deep-dive into what it means to find your sound and make each set personal and unique.Incorporating tracks he’s written with guest collaborators, including James Lavelle and Unkle, and Cheapcuts (which he formed with Jonny Harris), and their new single, Lately with Benjamin Francis Leftwich, expect reflections on track selection, crowd flow, and the art of staying authentic behind the decks.* Companion link to Jack's mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-9-jack-leonard-mix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.