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South London To The World: Ten Years Of Touching Bass
Errol (@errol.and) and Alex Rita (@AlexRitaa)—the DJing, curatorial duo and co-founders of @touching_bass—reflect on the impact of a mission that has grown far beyond its South London origins. What began on a sweaty, Senegalese restaurant dancefloor has slow-cooked into a true musical movement: a principled club night, NTS Radio staple, award-nominated record label and concert series.
This year moves the needle further via a self-produced world tour. Still committed to their foundations, yet magnetically engaged with the future, they celebrate a decade of life’s work with their dedicated now-global network.
In conversation with CLASH, Errol and Alex Rita take stock of how their evolving individual practices have established them as go-to curators at the intersection of music, contemporary art and culture. Meanwhile, a shared commitment to intention, storytelling and close-knit friendship has nurtured the creative ecosystem around them—all while navigating parenthood.
They say: “You need the dreamer, but then you also need the person that’s making sure they don’t fly away. You need someone to be grounded. It’s a really beautiful, symbiotic relationship.”
In association with @newbalance.
Read the cover feature in full by clicking the link in the bio.
Words: @anathecoolcat
Photography: @cassiaagy
Fashion: @g__l__o__
Makeup & Hair: @blessingk.mua
Alex Rita and Errol wear the New Balance Made in UK 991v2 shoes throughout.
Errol (@errol.and) and Alex Rita (@AlexRitaa)—the DJing, curatorial duo and co-founders of @touching_bass—reflect on the impact of a mission that has grown far beyond its South London origins. What began on a sweaty, Senegalese restaurant dancefloor has slow-cooked into a true musical movement: a principled club night, NTS Radio staple, award-nominated record label and concert series.
This year moves the needle further via a self-produced world tour. Still committed to their foundations, yet magnetically engaged with the future, they celebrate a decade of life’s work with their dedicated now-global network.
In conversation with CLASH, Errol and Alex Rita take stock of how their evolving individual practices have established them as go-to curators at the intersection of music, contemporary art and culture. Meanwhile, a shared commitment to intention, storytelling and close-knit friendship has nurtured the creative ecosystem around them—all while navigating parenthood.
They say: “You need the dreamer, but then you also need the person that’s making sure they don’t fly away. You need someone to be grounded. It’s a really beautiful, symbiotic relationship.”
In association with @newbalance.
Read the cover feature in full by clicking the link in the bio.
Words: @anathecoolcat
Photography: @cassiaagy
Fashion: @g__l__o__
Makeup & Hair: @blessingk.mua
Alex Rita and Errol wear the New Balance Made in UK 991v2 shoes throughout.
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