Accidental Meetings takeover w/ Elijah Minnelli, I-sha, James Massiah & Lord Tusk, and ojoo

A unique (dubby) collaboration between poet/vocalist James Massiah and sound curator Lord Tusk.

Watching James Massiah (UK) & Lord Tusk’s (UK) Boiler Room London set leaves no doubt that they’re a match made in heaven. London-based multidisciplinary artist Lord Tusk is not only a music producer but also a ‘sound curator’ with over 50(!) releases to his name. As we read somewhere, “His music is rugged, raw and at times straight up evil.”
 
As for James Massiah, he has been received as a poet/vocalist at Tate Modern as well as NTS Radio. Coeval Magazine: “This impulsive and very talented poet has already had more influence on the poetry London scene than you can imagine.” 

Their paths have crossed before, but it was thanks to Accidental Meetings that their collaboration officially took shape. The track Open Up is proof of their success: Juno Records described it as “A dense sound with dubby low ends but raw metallic drums and swirling pads next to the stream of conscious vocals” and “This highly anticipated project showcases their chemistry and creative synergy.” We’re looking forward to seeing their musical fireworks in front of the Royal Palace. 

“Pushing the boundaries of experimental, dub, jazz and techno” (Kiosk Radio) 

Accidental Meetings emerged in Brighton during lockdown, with cassette-only mix releases, and quickly coalesced into a DJ collective, label (with an in-house graphic designer, like any label worth its salt) and promoter of popular club nights. 

Their signature sound was described by Kiosk Radio as “pushing the boundaries of experimental, dub, jazz and techno”. We became megafans in 2024 when Accidental Meetings took over the turntables at our adventurous indoor festival BRDCST and delivered an amazing night. Now they’re back for a live DJ takeover.