“If you are really nerdy about music and start diving into stuff, you realize that there’s a wide array of personalities and interesting things in all genres of music.”
Platurn talks about building a life around 7-inches — from founding the legendary 45 Sessions to digging deep into soul, funk, and rare Icelandic records. Born in Iceland and raised in the Bay Area, Platurn reflects on discovering De La Soul at a youth club in Reykjavík, creating his seminal So This Is De La Heaven mix, and why small island nations like Iceland, Jamaica, and Japan punch far above their weight musically. From James Brown picture-sleeve 45s to kitschy Icelandic compilation covers, he also shares sharp thoughts on vinyl hype, reissues, and why the 7-inch format still matters.
Interview by Sam Cohen Photographs by Eilon Paz
Full interview: https://dustandgrooves.com/platurn/
