Meet Juliette Louise, a groovin', movin', vibein', jivin', roarin', soarin' livin' and breathin' dance floor queen...

Juliette Louise has been singing and performing for, practically, her whole life. Her voice has set a number of collaborations alight and is surely destined to be recognised as one of the great vocalists of the dance music scene. We recently caught up with her from her New York base for a quick chat…

How are you?

I am great thank you, watching the Oxford & Cambridge boatrace – I love to keep up with what is happening back home! Hope you are well too!

You took to music at a very early age, who was our inspiration?

I had an incredible violin teacher who was the pioneer of the Suzuki method in the UK, Helen Brunner. She was magical, eccentric and incredibly passionate about violin and children creating music together as an ensemble.

Do you remember playing at some of the swanky Places when you were so young? What was the experience(s) like?

We had little dresses and hairpieces made of flowers in our hair. I loved dressing up, sharing music together on stage, the nerves of performing solo but also the rewarding feeling of applause! I remember running around sumptious gardens after concerts & have a few stories from our tour to Stockholm. I remember Sweden being very clean, beautiful countryside and fresh air!

What was it like to appear in Vogue?

 I was 3 when they made that article of us playing at St James’ Palace so I had no idea at that time but it’s something I show people now as it’s special, I doubt I’ll be in Vogue again although you never know lol.

What was the fascination with the rave scene? Did any artists in particular get you hooked or just the general vibe?

My mother is a classical pianist so I grew up playing classical music until my teenage years. Doing my homework I’d listen to the radio and fell upon Dream FM and Kool FM. A world away from the Rachmaninov and Chopin usually floating through the house (or dad’s rock n roll!) I became totally hooked on Happy Hardcore and Jungle from then, I convinced my mates to come to a Dream All Nighter with me at Labrynth in Highbury and there was no turning back!

Is there one particular venue in London that you have fond memories of?

As a clubber it would be both The Cross and The End, a lot of memories made there – also Fabric. I was also in a band at one point and we performed at Turnmills just before it shut down for good.

You dance too. Did you always look good on the dance floor?

I’ve always loved dancing and definitely had a flair for it as a kid, did competitions and exams etc – knackers me a lot more these days LOL but dancing in the London Olympic Opening Ceremony is something that will stick with me for life for sure. It was one of my first outlets as a performer after the violin not to mention it’s good for you!

When did you know that you wanted to make dance music?

I used to sing over Flex FM at home and just realised writing toplines was something I wanted to do. I actually did sing on Flex FM at some stage too which was a bit mad.

Your classical training must be a great starting point when you hit the studio. How important/big a part does it play in the process?

I know that having a musical ear helps and that was integral to the Suzuki method that I experienced growing up.

You seem at home in any genre of dance music from the full on drum and bass bangers like ‘Lost it all’ and ‘Mystery’ to the house vibes of ‘ All day long’. Is there anything else up your sleeve?

I may be collaborating on a garage track in the next few months, will keep you posted! Definitely partial to a bit of 4 step…

What are you channelling in your music?

It tends to be either my own emotions/experiences or something a friend may have told me or even something that I have read that I thought would make a cool song subject.

Where did you get that voice? (It’s amazing!)

Thank you very much. I try to practise as often as I can, hard work!

Is there anyone in particular that you’d love to collaborate with and why?

Bladerunner springs to mind, Spor, Fourward or S.P.Y – they tend to make absolute fire or music that sounds a bit different. Chase & Status would be a dream too.

You’ve now moved to New York now. Is that were you call home now?

New York is exciting but London will always be my home.

What’s the dance music scene like there?

There is a lot going on, some exciting club venues such as Mirage or the Water Tower which are lovely in the summer.

You’re now teaching kids to sing. What’s that like? How rewarding do you find it?

Very rewarding, I love kids! I’ve had to get aquainted with Taylor Swift hehe but otherwise it’s so much fun, particularly if you get to see your student on stage!

Any protégé’s to look out for?

Definitely, no stopping some of those girls – girl power!

What’s on your toast? 

Great question. First of all the toast must be hot, then the butter goes on and last but not least MARMITE.

If you were a book what would it be?

Jane Eyre

What’s the rest of the year look like?

I predict chocolate, wine & lots of bangers. Looking forward to being back in the UK in the summer to see family & friends.

Her latest collaboration (with BassFuzz) drops soon on Full Send DNB Click here