Three: Lady DJs
Thursday, 20th May, 2010 | No Comments »This month’s Three have the power to move you. They tirelessly pick the best music for your listening pleasure and play it really, really loud. From the hottest dance DJ to an RTHK radio hero and an indie pioneer, we’ve tracked down the cream of the crop of Hong Kong’s female DJs. Find out why they play, where they play and what they’d do to a zombie.
1. DJ JANE BLONDEL
How long have you been DJing?
About a year and a half as a laptopper and longer on vinyl.
What got you into DJing?
You get to play the records that you want! It’s like being in charge of the TV remote.
How did you choose your name?
It’s always been my stage name since I met Mike Mystery when we were both in a friend’s art school film. We all had names like 50’s B movie stars so mine was Jane Blondel after Joan Blondell. I think she was in a good few zombie movies.
Where do you DJ?
At our club night, Songs for Children!
What kind of music do you spin?
Indie pop, indie, alternative, post punk – anything noisy or twee.
Do you have a day job?
Songs for Children is a day job: I have an office space for doing promotion.
Do you spin vinyl and if so, where do you buy yours from?
I do in the UK but my collection is in my mum’s garage! We usually buy direct from indie labels.
If I sat on a table, would you spin me?
No, but I’ve got something you can spin ON.
Are you quick with your hands?
Yeah, I reckon I’d have made a bob or too for Fagin, and I’m pretty fast with throwing up the Vickies!
Do you often get hit on whilst spinning?
No, of COURSE not (Mike Mystery will probably be reading this).
Would you throw your records at approaching zombies to slice off their heads?
No, I like my records too much, but I always carry a cricket bat anyway in case of a zombie apocalypse. Zombies would definitely be preferable to most of the punters in Lan Kwai Fong.
What’s your favourite dance move?
The indie head-down dance which is easy to do while holding a bottle of beer at the same time. It’s a bit like a grown up egg and spoon race.
Where would be your ultimate venue to DJ?
The Bowlie Weekender 2 at All Tomorrow’s Parties festival in the UK in December, or outside Club 71 in HK with the rabbits!
If I gave you my iPod to use, would you DJ at my next birthday party?
Of course, depending on what shite is on your iPod.
Where’s the best party in town?
Songs for Children, of course!!!!
2. ALYSON HAU
How long have you been DJing?
It sounds a bit crazy, but this is my 10th year of being a DJ… YES!! A DECADE!!!
What got you into DJing?
I sent a demo which got me through to a competition. I got my first contract after winning it.
How did you choose your name?
I didn’t really choose, it’s my real name.
Where do you DJ?
RTHK Radio 2 & 3.
What kind of music do you spin?
Top 40.
Do you have a day job?
This IS my day job.
Do you spin vinyl and if so, where do you buy yours from?
Not anymore…
If I sat on a table, would you spin me?
Hahahahaha!! Nice try…
Are you quick with your hands?
I’ll say so. Trying to be confident!
Do you often get hit on whilst spinning?
YES! I remember DJing in my HMV days when we got so many randoms passing through every day, normally flirting and asking for our numbers. If not, they just thought we were the information counter.
Would you throw your records at approaching zombies to slice off their heads?
HAHAHAHAHAA!! Depends on which ones I’ve got in my hands…
What’s your favourite dance move?
My shopping trolley dance! You gotta see it to believe it…
Where would be your ultimate venue to DJ?
I used to dream about DJing on Z100 in New York, or KIIS FM…
If I gave you my iPod to use, would you DJ at my next birthday party?
Why not? But you have to let me tailor-make a B-day playlist for you.
Where’s the best party in town?
Anywhere as long as you’ve got my Chart Show pumpin’ in the background!
3. DJ MISS YELLOW
How long have you been DJing?
Two and a half years.
What got you into DJing?
I was in the midst of shooting for a new TV series, when I found some space to redefine a new found passion for DJing. I wanted to find time for music in my life, and DJing allowed me to chase that dream.
How did you choose your name?
My surname is Wong, which means Yellow. I am a Chinese girl and want to represent my people and the colour of my skin!
Where do you DJ?
Many places; wherever the wicked wind blows.
What kind of music do you spin?
Electro, hip hop, new wave, dubstep, rock, maaaaashup, all for the greater kind of free souls.
Do you have a day job?
Nope, just keeping myself digging in the crates.
Do you spin vinyl and if so, where do you buy yours from?
Vinyl is too heavy to carry for me to spin, but I get them from friends and record stores.
If I sat on a table, would you spin me?
If you were Tré Cool.
Are you quick with your hands?
As quick as a cat.
Do you often get hit on whilst spinning?
You should follow me on Twitter.
Would you throw your records at approaching zombies to slice off their heads?
I did when I was DJing in Titty Twister Bar; I killed 13 zombies by using my ‘Like A Virgin’ record.
What’s your favourite dance move?
Check out the Daft Punk’s ‘Around the World’ music video on YouTube.
Where would be your ultimate venue to DJ?
Heaven.
If I gave you my iPod to use, would you DJ at my next birthday party?
If your songs can make me happy, then yes.
Where’s the best party in town?
Hype Nasty- once a month at Volar HK.
Words: Alex Lendrum
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