Melchi

Describe your style in three words?

Rude Boy / Skinhead/ Bootboi.

The first track you played on repeat? And where did you play it?

Don Henley - The Boys Of Summer

Around 1984 on my portable tape deck in Ottawa/Canada.

A song from your favourite album? And what does this track mean to you?

Bishops Green - Specter

The drive and melody of this song gives me a faster pace when doing chores.

A song from your most memorable gig?

Gwar - Slutman City

This gig was in Paris around 1989 and going to see GWAR without knowing what to expect was a blast. They simply blew my mind with their unbelievable theatrics.

A song that always gets you up and dancing?

Phyllis Dillon - Make Me Yours

This song portrays the most honest desire to be with someone you love with the bottom of your heart.

A new song you're listening to? Why do you like this artist?

Savage Beat - Take It Further

I'm basically in love with loud guitars! This track just has the sound and grittiness I dig.

Best song to turn up loud? And why?

Pat Kelly - How Long Will It Take

I usually listen to this song at home or on my headphones while walking. The sweetness of Pat Kelly's voice with that hypnotic groove makes me want to dance every time.

A song that defines the teenage you? And the memories it evokes?

Ozzy Osbourne - Shot in the Dark

This song reminds me of my closing transition from hard rock to discovering a complete new world in music styles. From that point on punk, ska, oi and other musical jewels from the underground introduced me to the passion and man I am today.

An anthemic song? Why does it get your pulse racing?

The Skinflicks - What I Am

This song just defines my present self as a traditional skinhead that believes in himself and loves his subculture. Fred Perry clothing defines my pride above all in being hard & always smartly dressed.

Best song to end an all-nighter?

Lorraine Chandler - I Can't Change

This is a classic that just never gets old for me. It also stays a definition of Northern Soul in my ears as much as having a message of love in your heart and soul.