When Jonnie Wilkes and former Lost and Sound guest JD Twitch began their Optimo Espacio night one sunday in 1997 at Glasgow’s Sub Club, did they think that their eclectic style of mixing house and techno with post-punk, krautrock and far outt exotic treats would kickstart an institution, as well as carve the way for a dancefloor seachange?

On this week’s show, Jonnie takes the mic to share his auditory odyssey with us. The narrative weaves between his distinct loves for both DJing and music production, and how this ties into a background in fine art. With over two decades of experience to his name, Jonnie offers profound insights into how his artistry has shaped and been shaped by the reverberations of the industry. This echoes into talking about jis recently released Naum Gabo album (made with James Savage and released on the hugely influential DFA Records) is a dark, post-industrial journey that explores the outer reaches of electronics.

Wilkes' candid reminiscences and musings on the emotional tapestry of live performances cast light on the intimate connections forged between DJ and audience, how our physical surroundings influence our creative process and the fluidity of art.

F.Lux by Naum Gabo is available now here.

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Jonnie Wilkes - Optimo/Naum Gabo

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