Meet Bill Brewster, DJ, writer and music historian. Author, selector and dance-music historian, Bill brings wisdom, wit and warehouse memories to Cue Drops.

As co-author of ‘Last Night a DJ Saved My Life’, and 'How to DJ Properly’, his stories trace decades of club culture through the lens of experience and love for the craft.

Bill’s reflections are part history lesson, part masterclass, bridging the roots of DJ culture with the energy and pulse of its present scene.

* Companion link to Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-10-bill-brewster-mix/

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Jack Leonard’s Cue Drops captures the spirit of DJs raised on Britpop and shaped by big beat and electronic influences. It’s a deep-dive into what it means to find your sound and make each set personal and unique.

Incorporating tracks he’s written with guest collaborators, including James Lavelle and Unkle, and Cheapcuts (which he formed with Jonny Harris), and their new single, Lately with Benjamin Francis Leftwich, expect reflections on track selection, crowd flow, and the art of staying authentic behind the decks.

* Companion link to Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-9-jack-leonard-mix/

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Lewie’s Cue Drops story dives into the deep hours of London’s club circuit, and 5–6am sets where gospel-tinged techno meets hypnotic house. From Egg London to Ibiza, his selections build tension and release with cinematic precision.

With heroes like Bicep, Floorplan and Dubfire shaping his palette, Lewie talks loop mixing, late-night resilience and the soulful energy that fuels his sound. A set-builder’s story, in equal parts grit, groove and grace.

* Companion link to Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-8-lewie-mix/

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British-Iraqi DJ Luma blends UK bass, garage and SWANA influences in a Cue Drops episode bursting with cultural pride and club energy. From Glastonbury’s Shangri-La to Boiler Room and Fabric, Luma’s sets bridge worlds through Arab pop edits, drill beats and fearless energy.

Luma shares stories of discovering ‘Body Groove’ at 16, championing representation through Habibti Nation, and turning mishaps into milestones. A celebration of identity, sound and the future-facing DJs shaping London’s underground.

* Companion link to Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-7-luma-mix/

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From Soho House residencies to Pike’s Ibiza, George Plant’s Cue Drops captures the evolution of a DJ who lives for connection. Rooted in deep house and Balearic warmth, his sets blend emotional storytelling with effortless groove.

George opens up about his first overseas gigs, euphoric moments sparked by Lovebirds’ ‘Want You In My Soul’, and the crowd unity that defines his approach. With a sold-out debut release and more on the way, this is an artist tuned perfectly to the pulse of house music’s heart.

* Companion link to Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-6-george-plant-mix/

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With two decades behind the decks, Oscillate rewinds to their early days of mixing, when he showed up with two CDs, and prayed his USB didn’t overheat. From Underworld in Camden to beach parties on Croatia’s Yacht Week, his sets mix nostalgia, precision and pure crowd instinct.

Oscillate reflects on navigating first-gig nerves, mid-tempo transitions, and those hands-in-the-air moments powered by Floating Points, Kiasmos and Amtrac. It’s a masterclass in resilience, rhythm and the joy of rediscovery.

* Companion link to Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-5-oscillate-mix/

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Raven brings disco, soul and pure joy to the Cue Drops studio, blending drag performance, Glitterbox glamour and timeless Ibiza anthems in a story that celebrates inclusivity on the dancefloor. From podium dancer to headlining Raven’s journey is as dazzling as their sets.

They revisit dancefloor moments scored by Fish Go Deep’s 'The Cure & The Cause', Groove Armada’s 'Superstylin’' and Soul Central’s gospel-house masterpiece ‘Strings of Life’. A celebration of love, liberation and the irresistible pull of euphoric house under the watchful gaze of the mirror ball.

* Companion link to Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-4-raven-mix/

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London-based DJ Savannah brings fierce energy and fresh perspective to drum & bass culture in this standout Cue Drops show. From her debut set at Glastonbury to technical fails turned triumphs, she shares how a passion for liquid, jump-up and soulful rollers built her sound, and how sobriety has sharpened her connection to the crowd.

Featuring tales from Corsica Studios, XOYO and Hospital Records’ hospitality events, Savannah’s story captures the highs and heart of a new generation of DnB selectors. Expect lollipop giveaways, viral double-drops and reflections on keeping rave culture alive and inclusive.

* Companion link to Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/cuedrops/cue-drops-ep-3-savannah-mix/

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