We're The MotherFogging DJ's

Motherhood took the decks away. Midlife gave them back. This week on We're the Motherfogging DJs, Shanaz & Emma are joined live at Wilderness Festival at The Clubhouse by three powerhouse members of Eves’ Drop Collective — the 13-strong all-female DJ, vocalist and selector crew who've become one of the most talked-about names in UK dance music and sound system culture. Sweet P - takes us back to the Hacienda-era Manchester club scene of the early '90s, running a room at the legendary Home nightclub — before walking away from DJing entirely for 15 years to raise her kids. Sarah Sweeney shares her journey from bedroom decks in Southport, through the Southport Weekender and Chibuki Shake Shake, to residencies at Fabric and the Heavenly Social. And Duchy takes us through her roots as a teenage R&B and reggae vocalist, her time with United Vibrations and Underwolves, and how motherhood pulled the phone quiet for years — until it didn't. Together they open up about:- What it actually feels like to walk back into a booth after a decade-plus away — and relearning the craft on digital decks after a lifetime on vinyl- The unfiltered truth about sexism, gatekeeping and the "get a sponsorship deal, sweetheart" advice women DJs were handed in the '90s and early 2000s- Why We Out Here festival became the birthplace of Eves’ Drop Collective, and the one place they can bring all 13 members together- Navigating menopause, HRT, ADHD and perimenopause while holding down five-hour sets, day jobs, ageing parents and grown-up kids — and the supplement stack keeping them upright - The insta-follower generation of DJs versus decades of dues-paying — and why there's room for both- Music as therapy, sisterhood as medicine, and why a dance floor can hold thirty years of grief and joy at once Honest, hilarious and completely unfiltered — this is a love letter to every woman who stepped back from the thing she loved to raise a family, and found her way back to the decks anyway.

What happens when you close your clinic, buy a second-hand controller off Facebook Marketplace, and go all in on a dream at 44? You get Shak Jackson — DJ, producer, and the first female artist to grace the iconic Hooj Tunes artwork with her very own stick woman.This week Shanaz and Emma sit down with the brilliant Shak for one of their most inspiring conversations yet. Shak's story is proof that it's never too late to reinvent yourself. A former physiotherapist who built a successful clinic from scratch, she walked away from it all when music came calling — and hasn't looked back since.In this episode they get into how a 45-minute mix recorded on tiny second-hand decks led to an invitation onto LP Giobbi's radio show Femme House, what it felt like to stand behind the decks at Lost Village while LP Giobbi played her track, the relentless rejection before Hooj Tunes finally said yes to Frisson, and the vinyl EP (complete with the debut Hooj Tunes stick woman) that's just dropped.They also dig into the realities of being a woman — and a mum — navigating a male-dominated industry, the ageism that's very much alive in electronic music, plus, as a physiotherapist, Shak shares the DJ health hacks every artist should know—from protecting your body behind the decks to the recovery routines that keep you performing at your best.If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to start over, this episode is your answer.

This week on We're the Motherfogging DJs, Shanaz and Emma are joined by Meera—London-born selector, radio host and lifelong music lover—for a funny, honest and inspiring conversation about finding your way back to yourself through music.From learning on Technics at 18 and coming up through legendary clubs like Bagley's, Turnmills and The Cross, to stepping away for motherhood and teaching, then finding her way back to the decks later in life, Meera's story is honest, funny and deeply relatable.They get into ageing in club culture, rebuilding confidence, social media pressure, female DJs, South Asian representation, family expectations, late ADHD diagnosis, peri brain fog, parenting, party promotion, and why dancing in midlife might actually be one of the best things you can do for yourself. If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to reinvent yourself, get back out there, or take your love of music seriously again - this one's for you. This conversation will remind you that passion doesn't have an expiry date. Because midlife isn't the end of the story—sometimes it's where the best part begins.

This week, Shanaz and Emma sit down with DJ, producer, promoter and mentor Madame Electrifie for a candid conversation about longevity, creativity and carving your own path in an industry that's constantly evolving.From the underground scene to major festival stages, Madame Electrifie has spent decades immersed in music culture. But behind the bookings, releases and achievements lies a story of resilience, navigating significant health challenges, rebuilding after burnout, and learning how to create a life and career that work on her own terms.Together, they explore what it means to keep growing creatively in midlife, the pressures women face in music and business, the importance of community, and why success looks very different once you've stopped measuring yourself against everyone else.This is a conversation about self-belief, reinvention, boundaries, ambition, recovery and the freedom that comes from caring less about expectations and more about authenticity.Whether you're a DJ, a music lover, a creative entrepreneur, or simply figuring out your next chapter, you'll find plenty of wisdom, humour and reassurance in this one.In this episode, we discuss:• Building a sustainable creative career over the long term• Women, visibility and age in the music industry• Health, wellbeing and managing energy in midlife• Creativity, confidence and overcoming setbacks• The power of female networks and supportive communities• Redefining success on your own terms• Why it's never too late to start something newA thoughtful, inspiring and often hilarious conversation with one of the most respected women in the scene.

This week on We’re The Motherfogging DJs, Shanaz and Emma sit down with DJ Abi Lemon — former Ministry of Sound insider turned midlife DJ powerhouse — for a brutally honest, funny and emotional conversation about identity, ageing, club culture, ADHD, motherhood and rediscovering yourself through music.Abi shares her journey from the 90s rave scene and working behind the scenes at Ministry of Sound, to stepping away from music to raise children, navigate marriage, burnout and people-pleasing… before returning to the decks at 47 and building a whole new career in house music.Together they dive into:Returning to DJing in midlifeWomen in electronic music & club cultureADHD, hyperfocus & DJ lifeMenopause, hormones & mental healthMotherhood, identity shifts & reinvention90s rave nostalgiaSocial media, trolling & finding confidence later in lifeWhy female DJs over 40 are finally taking up space againThis episode is funny, vulnerable, empowering and deeply relatable. Expect conversations about dopamine, old-school house music, imposter syndrome, healing through music and the joy of reclaiming yourself — one dancefloor at a time.If you love house music, rave culture, women-led podcasts, DJ stories, wellness conversations and unapologetic midlife honesty, this one’s for you. Follow, subscribe and join the Motherfogging party.

In this episode of We’re the Mother Fogging DJs, DJs Shanaz and Emma are joined by legendary UK rave and house music pioneer Lisa Loud for an honest, funny and emotional conversation about dance music, midlife and staying relevant in club culture.Lisa shares stories from the birth of acid house and Balearic culture in Ibiza, the illegal rave scene, touring the world as a female DJ, and becoming one of the original women of UK dance music. From Cream and Back to Basics to Russia, Ibiza and global festivals, she reflects on four decades behind the decks and how the industry has changed for women DJs.The conversation explores ADHD, menopause, anxiety, burnout, social media trolling, ageing in the music industry, perimenopause brain fog and navigating a career in nightlife while getting older. Lisa also opens up about boundaries, difficult promoters, online hate, motherhood, relationships and why midlife women shouldn’t shrink themselves to make other people comfortable.Alongside the deeper topics, there’s loads of laughter, rave nostalgia, DJ life chaos, pelvic floor chat, magnesium recommendations, forgotten names and stories from the golden era of clubbing.A candid conversation about women in electronic music, ageing in the DJ industry, rave culture, mental health and why the dance floor still matters in midlife.