Yemi Abiade

6 days ago | blog.mixcloud.com | Yemi Abiade

We all know that the city of Liverpool is one of the greatest musical areas in the world and is a continuous hub of culture. Following in the footsteps of giants – while carving out its own lane – is SVARA Radio, which exists to plug the gaps between radio and the city’s musical underground. Active since 2021, the station broadcasts alternative music while promoting the talent of some of the best creatives in the city.

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

In episode seven of Mixcloud Presents: The Inside Track, Mixcloud Co-Founder and CEO Nico Perez is joined by Andreea Magdalina. Andreea is the founder and CEO of shesaid.so, a global community of music creatives and executives guided by intersectional principles who are working together to rebuild a more equitable industry for all. She is also the co-founder of IAMJT, a boutique management & innovation studio that centres artist development and music consultancy.

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

What happens when you take all the nuances of music from the USA and blend them with the exciting sounds coming from Hong Kong? You get Eaton Radio. A community-based radio station with a DIY spirit, Eaton emphasises the grassroots, engaging with local creative scenes and programming shows that speak to this variety. Based in both Washington, D.C. and Hong Kong, the station’s approach is worldly.

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

The month of April is for acknowledging the fantastic sound of Jazz. From Ragtime and Bebop to Fusion and Modal, the genre’s endurance is awe inspiring, and it remains a foundation for many of the sounds we know and love. So much so that for over four decades, Jazz has lent itself to other sounds by way of sampling, transporting its rhythms and vibes to Hip-Hop, Funk and House among many others.

1 month 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?