Interview with Elijah: “What is outdated in the music industry? Most of it.”
A sharp voice in the new creative economy, writer and DJ Elijah has been challenging traditional industry thinking with his powerful Yellow Squares project and his book Close The App, Make The Ting. In this exclusive NIGHTMAG Talks interview, recorded ahead of the 2025 festival season, Elijah speaks openly about the outdated advice still circulating in the music world, the real impact of social media, and the uncertain future of club culture. He reflects on the financial and personal challenges many talented artists face, the importance of self-sufficiency, and what he would do differently if starting his career today. For Elijah, independence is about more than just…