FMB MIXTAPE 225 | LA LA (iTUNES)

FMB MIXTAPE 225 | LA LA (320 DOWNLOAD)

All the way from Glasgow, we have La La on the mix this week. She has her own imprint,

Brand New Records

, which empowers Scottish artists and where released her own mixtape this year. The sister label,

Sound As

, exists as a platform for people further afield. We caught up with La La to see what she’s been up to recently and hear more about the mix…

This year has been non-stop, I just finished my Radio 1 residency which was a phenomenal experience, something I’ve always dreamed of being a part of. I released my 10 track mixtape “give yourself a try” which came out on my label, Brand New Records. 2023 has been about pushing myself out of my comfort zone, which hasn’t been easy but to say it was a worthwhile endeavour doesn’t quite cut it. People often shy away from shouting about their accomplishments but I am really proud that this year I walked on new terrain and it’s pushed me to go even further in 2024. I was meant to record this mix while I was in Dublin last week, in true form I ended up having to rush to the airport onto the next show. In short I landed back in Glasgow and went straight to Pirate Studios at 12 am in a full tracksuit only to be met by a room full of boys on the decks. Playing in clubs is my safe space, it’s where I get to really let go. But trying to create the same atmosphere for someone listening to a mix or radio is a challenge I love. My passion is helping people discover new tunes that make them want to dance, whether that is on the dancefloor, in their car, sitting at home, wherever they are. If I can evoke that intrigue, that ‘wait, what is this?’ feeling then I know I’m on the right track. All puns intended. I discover most of my favourite songs sitting on my laptop and I love the idea I can then pass that onto someone else who is maybe just dancing around their bedroom like I am.

And up next?

Next month I’m releasing an extended version of my mixtape ‘give yourself a try’ as well as working with so many talented artists on my labels ‘Brand New’ and ‘Sound As’ Records. It’s such an honour to be carving out a space for quality dance music, whatever the genre. Right now as I write this I’m in the studio creating some new work and I’m excited to see where that takes me…