In this episode, I sit down with RayJuss — a seasoned digger, DJ, and former pirate radio regular who now calls Cheltenham home. We talk about his journey through London’s underground music scenes, his time running the vinyl-only night Off The Record, and how his relationship with music continues to evolve. Ray reflects on the unique rhythms that inspire him — from deep house and broken beat to UKG and beyond — and shares some powerful stories about the search for lost tracks, the thrill of finding long-forgotten gems, and the ongoing drive to keep the culture alive. Topics we cover include: - Growing up with pirate radio and cassette culture - Rebuilding his music memory using old tapes and Shazam - The joys and challenges of promoting your own night - Making the leap from bedroom DJ to community builder - The importance of reaching out, connecting, and sharing Listen to the full conversation now on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud and Mixcloud This episode is part of a series of artist interviews in the lead-up to Ngoma, happening 18 July at Stroud Brewery. General entry tickets are available via Skiddle.com https://www.skiddle.com/e/40878734 and the Stroud Brewery website https://stroudbrewery.com/pages/events