Sit Down With An Artist: Tiffany Quinn + Oh See

Welcome to another instalment of ‘Sit Down With An Artist.’ This time, we’re joined by Tiffany Quinn and Olivia Corby as Oh See - better known together as Oh Quinn. The London-based duo balance their solo work and joint sets with a distinctive sound that blends groove, energy, and community spirit. Let get into it...

Collaborating as a Duo vs. Solo Work

1. You both DJ together and separately - how does your approach change when performing solo versus as a duo?

The approach as a duo is naturally more collaborative. We share some of the track we've been enjoying with each other and make a shortlist of tunes we think would work well in a set. The same prep goes into our solo sets, you just don't have someone super fun and cool to bounce your ideas off.

2. Do you feel like your individual styles blend naturally?

While we definitely have distinct sounds as solo artists, our music tastes are very eclectic and overlap at the perfect place to make b2bs exciting and fun for us as much as the dancers. This is exactly why and how Oh Quinn was born!

3. What’s one track that perfectly represents you as a duo? And one that sums up your solo vibe?

"6 Million Ways To Die" by NewTone sums us up perfectly. It's a high-energy, bouncy, anthem that we played for our debut in main room Fabric back in January supporting ATRIP and Jasper Tygner. It went down a TREAT!

4. Have you found a strong community of other women in music, or was it a struggle to carve your own path?

I definitely think having La Collectif was really positive for all of us. We had a group chat and did quite a few events and radio shows together. Outside of that, Tiff has found a really supportive network through other DJs at Voices Radio. Generally, there are quite a few public Whatsapp and Facebook groups you can join to meet people too. If you are proactive, it is really easy to find likeminded females who can support and guide you!

5. What’s one thing promoters and bookers could do better to support female DJs?

One of the most important things promoters and bookers can do is ensure that female DJs are paid fairly and treated with the same level of respect and professionalism as their male counterparts. That means equal billing, equal opportunity, and no assumptions about our capabilities based on gender. It’s not about special treatment - it’s about equal treatment.

Origins & Inspirations

6. How did you two first meet, and what made you decide to start playing together?

Oh See was previously running a collective called La Collectif. She reached out to me on Instagram to do a guest mix and we started chatting a lot. Then we did a show together on Voices Radio, (the first time we met) and after that we just became quite inseparable. We supported each other a lot and did a few b2bs. About a year later, Oh See was at mine for the weekend in London. I had a guest mix scheduled with Box Rouge and asked her to do it with me. We had so much fun and decided we needed to make an official duo! Oh See made the logo pretty much instantly and we were up and away.

7. Who were your biggest influences coming up in the scene?

[Tiffany Quinn] My biggest influences coming up were varied. I used to watch all of Emerald's live streams and listen to her Rinse FM show when I was first learning to DJ. I remember being very inspired by the way she was championing a whole new underground scene in London and loved her confidence and style. I knew I wanted to try and find a way to emulate that but with my own twist. I grew up listening to old school house and garage artists like Kerri Chandler, Marc Cotterell, Louie Vega, Jeremy Sylvester so that has definitely shaped a lot of the music I play as well as what I have started releasing. In terms of modern artists, there are way SO many but to name a few: Toolate Groove, The Trip, Demi Riquisimo, Sally C, Scarlett O'Malley, La La, Jayda G, HoneyLuv & Romy. 

[Oh See] When I think back to first getting amongst it my music was heavily influenced by all the old stuff from DJ Seinfeld, DJ BORING, Leon Vynehall, Ross From Friends. I’m still in awe of their music and their journeys now but I specifically remember being really taken by that wave of Lo Fi House. But you know what I was also very much in my Deep House / Tech House era back then as well so I had a real soft spot for Hot Since 82, Lauren Lo Sung, CamelPhat. Overall my biggest influences I would say are Axel Boman, Hammer and Daphni.

8. What was your first gig together like - any standout moments or chaos behind the decks?

Our first official gig was an all night long at The Tempest in Brighton. We had a great time and our friends were there to support! There wasn't a lot of chaos, but it was vibes from start to finish. We were so excited to play together and I think we even surprised ourselves with how creative we got and how much it worked. We played so many genres and managed to keep the crowd for the whole night. We knew we had made the right decision to birth Oh Quinn. 

The Scene & Future Plans

9. The electronic music scene is always evolving - where do you see yourselves in the next few years?

[Tiffany Quinn] We're both focusing quite heavily on our production. I've already released three tracks this year with a few more scheduled in. I'd like to self-release an album within the next year or so. In terms of DJing, I'd definitely like to see myself on some major lineups alongside my idols mentioned above. But my major goal is to grow my brand internationally and break outside of London. I've started the groundwork for that already so let's see, it's all very exciting.

[Oh See] The next few years is going to be bigger and better I CAN FEEL IT. As Tiff’s mentioned we’re focussing a lot on production so it’s really special to be at the stage now where we’re releasing music into the world. So the next few years is going to be filled with even more Tiffany Quinn, Oh See and Oh Quinn originals and remixes buzzing about in people’s playlists and fellow DJ’s sets. This year so far has ticked some of the bigger London clubs off my bucket list, like Fabric and FOLD, so I’d like to continue down the list ticking off places like The Cause, KOKO, Phonox. Having had such memorable and tbh transcendental experiences at these venues makes it even more special being on the other side of the decks taking the ravers on a sonic journey.

10. How do you want to push boundaries as artists, whether through your sets, production, or collaborations?

[Tiffany Quinn] Genre-blending is a huge part of who I am as an artist. I've never been able to box myself in with particular labels and my favourite sets are ones where I've had complete creative freedom to play what I want and take everyone on a journey. While I'm still learning, I am creating music within the house and garage space, but I will expand out to other genres and would love to find ways to do this that haven't been done. Part of this will be through collaborations with different artists to make a body of work that is diverse and exciting.

[Oh See] I think there’s something really significant about listening to the tunes of an artist you truly adore and then when you see them live you know they’ll be good but they just completely and utterly blow your nips off. The set may not necessarily cohere with their productions but therein lies the beauty. There’s a specific moment that springs to mind as I type this and that is seeing Ross From Friends’ stupendously epic blending between Madonna’s Like a Prayer and Joy Orbison’s Flight Fm. I’m always striving to surprise in my sets and I truly believe pushing the boundaries like this means the sets staple themselves into your long-term memory, through those moments of elation and turning to your mates mouthing the words “WHAT THE F*CK?!?!?!”

11. Dream gig - festival, venue, or lineup? Who’s on the bill with you?

[Tiffany Quinn] I would love to play with Jayda G, HoneyLuv, Joy Anonymous & Salute. I love their energy behind the decks, their music taste and just overall vibe. I had the immense pleasure of making my debut on main stage Shangri-La, Glastonbury this summer and honestly think it will be tough to beat that experience. But, I'd love to perform at other festivals like Tomorrowland, Primavera, Dekmantel, Love International, as well as international venues such as Pikes & Hï (Ibiza), Jolene's (Barcelona), Djoon (Paris) to name a few. 

[Oh See] It’s got to be a festival setting where it’s the wee hours, the moon is out doing its thing, the stage lights and smoke are transporting you to a different realm with the help of mind-bending tunes, everyone is locked in n loving life: minimal chat, maximum boogie. The bill is looking a lil something like Dr Banana, Carlita, Prospa, Gabrielle Kwarteng.

Fun & Personal

12. What’s the most ridiculous request you’ve ever had while DJing?

[Tiffany Quinn] Someone once held up their phone to me showing "Can you play anything by Taylor Swift?"

[Oh See] Excellent hahaha my experience was similar but instead it was Kylie Minogue - the answer was no.

13. If you had to describe each other’s DJing style in three words, what would they be?

[Tiffany Quinn] Oh See is: fun, groovy and melodic!!

[Oh See] Tiffany freakin’ Quinn is straight up NRG, uplifting and soulful.

Tiffany Quinn (Oh Quinn)

14. Your sets often have a strong groove-driven energy - what’s your process when selecting tracks for a night?

I always try to put myself in the dancers' shoes and think about what I would want to hear if I was in the crowd at that event. I also look at who is playing before and after me to get a feel for how the night will likely flow. If I can find creative ways to blend between the sets I'll practice that. If you are given creative freedom, I think it is very important to switch up the vibe every now and then to keep people on their toes. People get bored easily; even if you are playing great tunes, you can't stick to an hour of house without expecting people to drop off. Bring the BPM down for a track, slip in some UKG or a reggae dub if it works! Just get creative and have fun, but ensure that you are mixing well and being aware of what the crowd are enjoying.

15. Voices Radio - how did you first get involved, and what do you love about the platform?

One of my uni friends who is also a DJ messaged me before Voices had officially launched and told me that he thought I should apply for a show, so I did! From the moment I met everyone and did that first show I knew it was right. I don't get to see them as much as I'd like but I would consider them my DJ family. They are so supportive and have really helped me grow as an artist over the years. It's been a pleasure to watch them grow too and I'm very inspired by what they have achieved!

16. Do you approach a radio set differently than a club gig? How do you keep things fresh for both?

I love radio because of the true freedom. I get to curate the set list and use it to invite people on who inspire me and learn more about them. I like to try and play tracks that I wouldn't necessarily get to play in my sets. but most importantly I use it to showcase underground music from emerging artists. I like to try and include as much unreleased music in each show as possible, regardless of the genre. For club gigs or other events, it's a little less about what I want and more about what I think will work best for the event/scenario if that makes sense.