“Shoutout Matt Hildebrandt and Jesper Larsson, who co-ran China Social Club out of Dada. They probably don’t know it, but I used to attend their parties all the time while I was studying at Jiaotong University. These two were a big source of influence. I still remember the excitement of people playing underground dance music there and knowing it was special.”
At the same time, Milli was nurturing a great fondness for minimal and techno, streaming early mixes from Nina Kraviz and Ricardo Villalobos on repeat.
Milli likes the fluid and transient nature of scenes and sonic pockets. The idea that they seemingly spring up out of nowhere, pop off for a bit before something else takes their place. “You have to make the absolute most out of each scene when that happens.”
This very phenomenon is playing out in her home city. A smaller scene, no doubt, but one that is riddled with unsuspecting talent. “Edinburgh shimmers! Not least, my amazing partner Telfort. Plus Agora Edinburgh, Club Signal, Curated Wax, Deep Excursions, Firecracker Recordings, Greenhouse Records…the list goes on!”
I’m yet to experience Edinburgh’s club culture firsthand, but knowing the sort of soundscapes Milli conjures, I’ve no doubt I’d be in for a treat. A quick scan of the radio shows and mix series noodle has contributed to — Delayed, Pintai, Kiosk Radio, Untitled 909, tells you all you need to know about the depth and refinement of her taste. A noodle set is immersive and, without fail, sustains an energy that makes it exceedingly difficult to press pause.
A support worker and aspiring psychologist by day, Milli is grateful she has an outlet that brings her genuine bursts of creativity and enjoyment.
