Lost And Sound
Lost And Sound
Paul Hanford
Damian Lazarus
1 hour 11 minutes Posted Aug 5, 2025 at 4:00 am.
Introduction to Damian Lazarus
Early Musical Influences and Beginnings
Birth of City Rockers and Electroclash
Crosstown Rebels and Artistic Freedom
Finding Creativity in Difficult Times
Path to Sobriety and Album "Magical"
New Beginnings and Closing Thoughts
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Damian Lazarus joins me for a wide-ranging conversation tracing his path from the early 2000s electroclash scene to his position today as one of dance music’s most consistently influential figures. We talk about how it all began — from getting his first DJ residency at 16, to working as music editor at Dazed and Confused, to his A&R role at City Rockers, where he helped shape the early sound of electroclash alongside labels like Gigolo and Turbo. He shares stories from that era: warehouse...