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Dances For Buildings with Emily Dust

Dances For Buildings with Emily Dust

By: Emily Dust
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Emily speaks to the world’s most vital DJs, exploring the highs and lows, turning points in their careers and the sweaty nights that make up who they are, recommending the best clubs across the globe, as well as illuminating DJ techniques and tips.

Featuring guests likes Jamz Supernova (BBC 6 Music/Future Bounce), DJ Paulette (one of the Hacienda’s first female residents and recipient of DJ Mag Lifetime Achievement Award), DJ Kampire (Nyege Nyege), BadSista (ground-breaking producer and DJ from São Paulo), UK funky legend Roska and Los Angeles rave queen Bianca Oblivion, the podcast series sketches out portraits of global club culture, documenting tonight for tomorrow.


Follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings

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Episodes
  • Nina Las Vegas on Working with a Spice Girl, Juggling Corporate Gigs and Empowering Women in the Music Industry
    Oct 7 2025

    We’re kicking off Season 2 in Australia!


    Nina Las Vegas is an Australian DJ, producer, label founder and broadcaster. She began her career at Australia’s leading youth radio station, triple j, where she championed underground dance music for nearly a decade. In 2015, Nina launched her own label, NLV Records, continuing her mission to spotlight underground sounds and shape the future of club music.


    In this episode Nina Las Vegas talks to Emily about working with a Spice Girl, how she balances corporate DJ work so she can really get creative and empowering women in the music industry.


    Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can also follow Nina Las Vegas on Instagram and TikTok @ninalasvegas.


    Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy (@ericamckoy_). Original music by Giulia Tess (@giuliatess). Artwork by Jonathan Briggs.


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    44 mins
  • Introducing Dances For Buildings Season 2
    Oct 1 2025

    Welcome to Season 2 of Dances For Buildings with Emily Dust!

    We’re so happy to be back and bringing you insightful conversations about DJ culture, nightlife and travel.


    Across the series you'll hear from some of the world's most vital DJs on the highs, lows, turning points and sweaty nights that make up DJ life.


    We'll hear from DJs like DJ Target, Nina Las Vegas, Tina Edwards, G33 of Girls Don’t Sync and so many more. They’ll be sharing stories of their best and worst gigs, their DJ tips and favourite clubs around the world. This is essential listening for anyone who wants to discover the world through music and club culture.


    Episode 1 of Season 2 launches on Tuesday 7th October 2025.


    You can subscribe now and follow us on Tik Tok and Instagram @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust for the latest episodes, guest info and more.


    Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy. Original music by Giulia Tess. Artwork by Jonathan Briggs.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    2 mins
  • The Best Of Dances for Buildings Season 1
    Sep 24 2025

    We’ve been away for a while chatting to your favourite DJ’s, favourite DJ. But we’re returning very soon, with Season 2 of the podcast.


    In the meantime, why not check out our Best of Season 1 episode? We’ve brought together just a few of the highlights from the season as we get ready for the release of Season 2.


    In this episode we’ll hear conversations with Brazilian DJ, BADSISTA, who has some very funny things to say about the dancing in Europe. The legend, author and broadcaster, DJ Paulette talking about her time at the Hacienda in Manchester. Plus we hear from Bianca Oblivion, an LA based producer and DJ who has some interesting things to say about the proliferation of edits in DJ culture. But first, we kick the episode off with a highlight from Season 1, Episode 1. Roska, is a veteran DJ, producer and label owner, who is one of the pioneers of the UK funky scene, so let’s hear about his humble beginnings…


    Episode 1 of Season 2 launches on Tuesday 7th October 2025.


    You can subscribe now and follow us on Tik Tok and Instagram @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust for the latest episodes, guest info and more.


    Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy. Original music by Giulia Tess. Artwork by Jonathan Briggs.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    36 mins
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