Chinese Tiger Parents. British Optimism. Queer Millennial Emotional Crisis. Alex Lau aka Lima Alpha Unigrew up playing classical violin and piano, took up opera and became the youngest ever Musical Director of the Royal Berkshire Academy. Alex says: “My surname is difficult for some British people, so I’m used to spelling it out: Lima Alpha Uniform. That name reflects my upbringing, my queerness and my music. In each, I’m an outsider, trying to build bridges.” Lima Alpha Uniform’s live sets channel deeply emotional vocals and soulful keys to a bassy beat. Their sounds include r&b, neo-soul, melodic house and electronica. They have collaborated with producers including the house stylings of Andrea Consoli (Warner, Ninja Tune) and the disco grooves of Severino Panzetta (Horse Meat Disco). Insides Out, a collaboration with Andrea Consoli and Jimmy Logic, was DJ Mag’s “Album of the Month” in 2015.