Yemi Abiade

London

Contributing Editor at Freelance

Contributing Editor at Trench

Writer and Producer at Rhymes Like Dimes Podcast

writer | podder + producer @rhymesdimespod | editorial @mixcloud | contributing editor @trenchmag

Articles

World Record Store Day 2025: How Do Record Stores Build Music Communities?

1 week ago | blog.mixcloud.com | Yemi Abiade

Happy World Record Store Day! This is a time of the year where we acknowledge, thank and celebrate the contributions of independent stores to the music industry around the globe. But, in 2025, how do record stores function? What role do they play in helping music lovers build intimate relationships with the sounds they love? And what does the future look like for the industry as a whole?
Australia's Creative Scenes Are Brought To Life By The QUIVR

2 weeks ago | blog.mixcloud.com | Yemi Abiade

The sunny plains of Australia are home to some incredible bases of creativity. Over in Brisbane, The QUIVR represents electronic music. A creative platform, It encapsulates all the amazing happenings for all things dance music in the city, providing a space for scenes to grow and flourish. The QUIVR is many things to many people. It’s a radio station, a bar, a DJ school, a community hub, a place where creative ideas and dreams are supported and come to life.
Watch The 4th Edition of Boudica Conference on Mixcloud Live

2 weeks ago | blog.mixcloud.com | Yemi Abiade

Earlier this year, Boudica’s music conference returned for the fourth year in a row! Supporting women, trans+ and non-binary individuals as they get involved in the music industry, the creative platform held the one-day event at London’s FOLD in January. If you couldn’t make it, don’t fret. You can watch the conference on their official Mixcloud Live profile from 6-10PM GMT on 10th April.
Faded Society Connects Communities Through The Art Of DJ Competition

3 weeks ago | blog.mixcloud.com | Yemi Abiade

Faded Society is grateful. As she speaks to Mixcloud, the hustle never stops and her inbox is filling up by the minute. Despite being refreshed from a much deserved holiday, reality kicks in as she’s back building her creative brand, The Faded Community (T/A Faded Society ltd), an events and marketing agency to work with artists in the electronic scene. A key aspect of the brand is Back2Back DJ Battle.
Elijah Breaks Down The Yellow Squares Project On Mixcloud’s Podcast Series

3 weeks ago | blog.mixcloud.com | Yemi Abiade

In episode six of our podcast series Mixcloud Presents: The Inside Track, Mixcloud Co-Founder and CEO Nico Perez is joined by DJ and writer, Elijah. Based in London, Elijah co-created the grime record label Butterz with Skilliam in 2010 and has written for The Guardian and guest edited Resident Advisor. In 2021, he began his ‘Yellow Squares’ project that explores alternative approaches to publishing creative work.
Women’s History Month: Honey Bun Channels Dance Music To Build Safe Spaces For Black Communities

3 weeks ago | blog.mixcloud.com | Yemi Abiade

Honey Bun has a presence that fills the room. The first 45 minutes of our interview time are spent comparing the qualities of London nightlife and that of New York, where she’s based, and her excitement to learn about new cultures is captivating. With every word she utters, it becomes clear just how entrenched she is in the Big Apple’s DJ scene and how equipped she is to make her mark.
Women’s History Month: Women In Jazz Celebrates The Past, Present And Future Of Jazz

1 month ago | blog.mixcloud.com | Yemi Abiade

When it comes to female representation in the music industry, there is still a lot of work to be done to amplify voices and address the gender imbalance. Luckily, Women In Jazz is here to bring the stories of women to the forefront. Boasting over 10,000 members, the UK-based creative platform nurtures the music and stories of women via radio, live events, mentoring and research.
Larizzle Is Taking African Electronic Music To The World And Back

1 month ago | blog.mixcloud.com | Yemi Abiade

Wearing a black turtle neck sweater with his dreadlocks tied back, Larizzle exudes poise and quiet confidence as he talks to Mixcloud. He answers questions with consideration and it becomes clear that he’s been dedicated to creativity for a long time. The London born-DJ, producer, label head and radio host’s journey with music goes back to his youth, charged by his time in university where he picked up DJing and would mark himself out as a hard working and consistent spinner.
David Zhou Brings East And Southeast Asian Music Forward On Mixcloud’s Podcast Series

1 month ago | blog.mixcloud.com | Yemi Abiade

In the fifth episode of Mixcloud Presents: The Inside Track, Mixcloud Co-Founder and CEO Nico Perez is joined by creator and record label head David Zhou. Based in London, David Zhou is the Co-Founder and Director of Eastern Margins, a music collective for alternative East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) culture. Launched in 2018, Eastern Margins is a record label and event series bringing the musical stories of the Asian continent and diaspora to the forefront.
Women’s History Month: Lovie Is The Spiritual DJ And Curator Promoting Black Femme Empowerment

1 month ago | blog.mixcloud.com | Yemi Abiade

A chat with Lovie feels like serenity. Her voice is gentle and composed as she riffs about the music she loves on a cool afternoon in New York. You’re immediately transported to one of her weekly radio shows, Summer School Radio on The Lot Radio, where her passion guides her every music selection. Music is a spiritual experience for her. Whether she plays new age Alternative R&B or golden age Jazz, she contextualizes her favourite music in ways true to her.