With people STILL talking about February's roadblock event, Hospital Record's all conquering super club brand Hospitality is set to return to the city of Leeds on May the 6th. As we've come to expect they've laid on yet another colossal line up covering a broad spectrum of what's hot in the electronic music scene right now. Act's on the night include Andy C + Dynamite Mc, London Elektricity, Joker, Photek, Netsky, Flux Pavillion and many more. Look out for local rising star Chunky returning on hosting duties after pretty much tearing the roof off the last event alongside Pearson Sound. Given Hospitality’s reputation for high production values and sell out shows, this event is unlikely to break that trend.

As an added bonus this is one of the dates chosen to host the official launch party for 'Yikes!' the 5th full studio LP from Hospital co-founder and figurehead Tony Colman aka London Elektricity. Tony will be joined on stage by long time partner-in-crime MC Wrec and recent studio collaborator Elsa Esmarelda and will undoubtedly be airing a few new and classic tracks from his enviable back catalogue.

Example caught up with the man of the hour to discuss the new record, personal choices and of course Hospitality

Example: For those that don't know, what inspired the title of your new LP?

London Elek: I was working on the title track, and of course at the time it had no title. I was playing around with two vocal samples that sing 'I'm too high' and 'feels so good' - being naive I didn't clock the class A references and instead I was visualising this person standing on top of a sky scraper in the wind feeling totally exhilarated - and scared, and the word that came to mind was "Yikes!" 

Example: Please tell us a little about the record. Has your writing /  recording process changed much for this project?

London Elek: I found myself using loads of guitar and piano - which as it happens were the two instruments I studied as a child, I took grades in both, and have neglected them for years. I think i have a much more cohesive sound to this album than my other albums, it's far less dependent on samples as I have played everything myself. Writing was a joy because I was able to co write 6 songs with Elsa Esmeralda. She's a great song writer and we really went in deep in the writing process. Hopefully each song properly stands up regardless of being d&b or not. 

Example : What are you most proud of musically on Yikes!

London Elek: In terms of song writing it's "Fault Lines"; in terms of harmony and melody it's "The Plan that Cannot Fail".

Example: In recent weeks your self and Lincoln 'High Contrast' Barrett have been quite active in raising awareness about worthy causes whether the recent tragedies in the pacific area or the work of the Safe Foundation. Do you think musicians have a responsibility in this arena?

London Elek: It's a personal choice, not an incumbent responsibility. It does seem a waste to not use your soapbox for a positive reason, but you have to be careful not to preach or you end up pissing everyone off. 

Example: Due to illness you were forced to cancel a number of shows earlier in the year, how does it feel to be back in action in time for the approaching Hospitality dates?

London Elek: Feels great. I love DJing and I hope I show it when i'm doing it! It's hard to cancel shows, I hate doing it, and I'm stoked to have a great run of shows in front of me. 

Example: What do you think makes the Hospitality events such a success?

London Elek : I think it's our approach from the top down that marks us out; we're accessible to all, we do our utmost to create events that are a huge amount of fun, have very high production standards and we like everyone to be involved, not just turning up on the night, but involved in talking about the events on line, sharing pics and video, taking part through www.hopitalitydnb.com

Example: What does the future hold for London Elektricity?

London Elek: Haha love that question! This year is me touring lots spreading the word about "Yikes!" and also when I can I will be in the studio starting to lay the plans for the next project I start working on. 

Example: What you do if it all ended tomorrow?

London Elek: Take the train to Lyon, then spend 3 months hiking to Santiago de Compostella in Western Spain on the old pilgrimage trail. Not for religious reasons, simply because I love walking and that's one the best walks in the world.  

Example: Any closing words for LE/Hospital fans?

London Elek: You've blown me away with your support so thanks so much for that.

Hospitality arrives in Leeds on May 6th at the O2 tickets available from the usual sources.

Yikes! is available now from http://shop.hospitalrecords.com/product/NHS186/ and http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/yikes/id430349432