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| Mark Rae: The Greatest EVOLUTION OF MUSIC | The Path from DJing to Record Labels & Beyond | 09 Oct 2026 | 01:16:37 | |
In this episode of Stirred Conversations, host Alex Christou talks about the true evolution of music with Mark Rae, renowned music producer, DJ, and founder of the independent label Grand Central Records. Mark reflects on his journey from crate-digging in Newcastle record shops to shaping the sound of 1990s Manchester’s legendary club scene. He shares stories behind founding Grand Central Records, championing underground talent, and navigating life as an independent artist before the digital age.
Gin and Tonic 60ml Eight Lands Gin 150ml Indian Tonic Pink grapefruit garnish Add plenty of ice to glass of your choice. Pour in the gin, pour in the tonic, add a slice of garnish and enjoy. Cocktail Name Mango Mint Julep Spritz 12 x fresh mint leaves 50ml Bourbon (such as Angel’s Envy) 22.5ml Mango liqueur 5ml sugar syrup Soda water Lightly muddle mint in base of shaker. Add other ingredients (except soda water!) and shake with ice. Strain into glass (or tin cup) filled with ice. Top with soda water to taste. Cocktail Name Cairo Reviver 30ml Eight Lands Producers’ Series Cask-Aged Vodka (whisky cask) 30ml Eight Lands Gin 20ml Lime cordial 10ml fresh lime juice 3 dashes Angostura Bitters 100ml Ginger Beer Combine all ingredients in a shaker (except the Ginger Beer!) and shake with ice. Strain into rocks glass filled with ice. Top with Ginger Beer to taste.
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| Andrez Harriott: Strictly BOY BAND Business | Mixing Melodies, Mixology, & Mission-Driven Impact | 10 Sep 2026 | 01:06:05 | |
In this episode of Stirred Conversations, host Alex Christou sits down with Andrez Harriott, founding member of the legendary British R&B boy band Damage and the driving force behind The Liminality Group. Andrez reflects on his journey from the heart of London’s 90s R&B scene to becoming a changemaker for young people across the UK. He shares untold stories from Damage’s rise to fame, collaborations with icons, and how his Caribbean roots shaped his sound and identity. Now leading The Liminality Group, Andrez opens up about transforming his passion for music into purpose - mentoring at-risk youth, tackling systemic barriers, and building pathways for the next generation of leaders. Tune in to hear how Andrez turned rhythm into real-world impact and discover what it truly means to lead with purpose. - If you’re curious about how to make the cocktails from today’s episode, here’s the recipe straight from the podcast: Cocktail Name Cocktail Name Follow & Catch Up With Us Stirred Conversations - Spotify Playlist Alex Christou Andrez Harriott - Eight Lands | |||