Weaponess

Like many, my music journey started sitting in the back of my dad’s car as a child — listening to 50’s Motown, ’60s Rock, ’70s Disco, and ’80s Pop. I would obsess over making mix tapes in my bedroom, and progressed to CD-swap culture in my teens. In 2003, I ended up with one particular burned CD through a boyfriend’s group of mates. It had tunes such as Morning Light, Trail of Sevens, It Ain’t Too Loud, Ganja Man, and Raining Blood on it — from that point it was game over and my love for Drum & Bass began (and no, they didn’t get the CD back).

I immediately became obsessed with vinyl culture but was too scared to ask anyone to teach me how to mix … until an entire decade later in 2013. Now, my perfect Sunday evening involves digging through my own record collection and having a mix in my living room — a full-circle moment of listening to the very music that still brings me as much joy as it did at the start.

I can’t remember the first time I heard RTRFM, but I do vividly remember being a fresh DJ on the scene knowing I wouldn’t peak until I was asked to mix on Rhythm Trippin’. Presenting has since connected me deeply to the local music community, giving me a platform to share stories and sounds — and I am eternally grateful for this incredible station and its listeners.