This week, I share a fascinating conversation with Grove, a producer and vocalist who combines dancehall, punk, jungle & pop. Their track is “Black”, written about the toppling of the Edward Colston statue, which comes from their “Queer + Black” EP. We discuss what being queer means to them, and how it intersects with their discovery of black culture & history.

Our discussion begins with identity, fluidity and self-exploration, through introspection and outward expression - before expanding into Nina Simone, AI, evolving as society beyond duality & identity beyond classifications.