Self-Isolation Tips From Artists

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We find out how artists are killing time at home during lockdown.

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Whether you are a hobbyist bedroom DJ or professional with travelling around the UK or even further each week, the restrictions of movement due coronavirus will have undoubtedly drastically affected your lifestyle. Suddenly life has changed and has meant that most of us have had more time at home alone and ultimately in need of activities to fill our days in social isolation. The people over at Resident Advisor have been catching up with artists for tips on killing time around the home.

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Why not listen to some our Podcast Mixes which are around 60 minutes each episode and feature a different artist and style - check out some below.
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Editorial Team • 30 April 2020
by Editorial Team 7 February 2026
Immunity Festival 2026 hits Honiton 2–5 July! Space theme, fancy dress & huge multi-genre lineup feat. Rob Tissera & Anne Savage. Camping, circus & lasers.
by Editorial Team 7 February 2026
Raw Rotation hits Exeter’s Move April 18th! Miss Trixsta leads a heavy DnB lineup on upgraded Funktion-Ones. Stokka, Cali B & more. 10pm-3am. Raw energy for DnB heads.
by Editorial Team 6 February 2026
From Electrik Shandy to Café Mambo, Dan Kelly’s 20-year legacy continues as Forgot About Dan. Dive into his new Little South mix featuring 6 unreleased tracks.
by Editorial Team 4 February 2026
Experience a night of club classics at Arena Torquay on 28/03/2026. Limited tickets. 7PM-12:30AM. This event promises a blend of Trance, House, and Techno anthems. Attendees can expect a journey through different moods and styles of electronic music.
by Editorial Team 26 January 2026
Inception is presenting "The Love Lounge," an event dedicated to delivering immersive sets and hypnotic atmospheres through meticulously layered soundscapes. The event takes place on February 13th 2026 at The Front Room, Penzance. DJs Nathaniel Sim, Aric Bale, Ste Ellis, CJ Mix, and Luk0.
by Editorial Team 23 January 2026
In his latest contribution to the Little South series, Ben Lawrence delivers a 60 minute exploration of tech house built on a foundation of steady, driving beats. Crafted with a "dancefloor-first" mentality, the mix captures the atmosphere of a club set, showcasing the raw, infectious sound that has become Ben’s signat
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