Podcast Overview: Will & Todd discuss cliques in the music industry, exploring as an artist vs the pressure of being successful, the power of social media & the role of promoters in gigs plus much more. Who Is Todd Edwards: Todd Edwards is a house and garage veteran whose signature productions have lit up dancefloors for decades, and whose collaborations with Daft Punk sit in the record collections of millions. Edwards’ music has been recognized as a major influence on the nascent UK Gar...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 184
Podcast Overview: Wez and Will discuss Head Candy, stopping DJing, winning Grammys & the pressure to be in the studio everyday. Who Is Wez Clarke: It was the electro house sound of the early nineties that first lured Wez Clarke into the ever evolving world of dance music. After many a late night spent listening to local pirate radio stations that were his only source of this new music at the time, he was inspired to buy a set of cheap turntables and a mixer, and by the tender age of 12 had t...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 183
Podcast Overview: Will & Valentino discuss the process of creating a strong fan base, social media platforms for artists & the importance of enjoying the job. Who Is Valentino Khan: Valentino Khan makes everything. The Los Angeles-based DJ and producer is an artist whose music truly knows no bounds. From producing hip-hop tracks for Grammy-winning artists to pumping out electronic club anthems at top venues all over the world, he is continuously evolving his unique personal sound. Incorp...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 182
Podcast Overview: Sian & Will discuss living in Vegas, finding local talent, the ins & outs of A&R at Octopus alongside moving from a techno label to putting out more experimental dance hits. Who Is Sian: Born in Ireland and raised in Spain, a rule breaking musician, DJ, visual artist, and label owner, Sian now calls the sprawling, sun-drenched metropolis of Los Angeles his home. He is now infamous for delivering sweat-soaked, hypnotic shows, and prolific music output that burnsdeep ...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 181
Podcast Overview: Franky & Will discuss touring life, having gratitude for the job, taking his career worldwide, his residency at Club Chinois in Ibiza & having a 'sound' as a DJ. Who Is Franky Wah: A truly contemporary artist, Franky Wah’s music epitomises the exhilarating power of club culture. Born and raised in Yorkshire, in the north of England, Franky has an intuitive understanding of emotion, dance floor energy and catchy hooks culminating in a sound that resonates with both the u...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 180
Podcast Overview: Danny discusses the concept of podcasts, getting in to radio DJing, how to get your music played on the radio and the possibilities of virtual shows following the pandemic. Who Is Danny Valentino: Danny began his radio career as an intern at 103.5 WKTU in New York City. A few years later he was living out his dream as a Music Director and Night Show Host at a Top 40 radio station. A few years later, Danny was brought on by Sirius Satellite Radio to be a host on 'The Beat' and ...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 179
Podcast Overview: Noizu discusses the American music scene alongside gaining a following in the US vs the UK, the materialism of success & finding happiness outside of your work. Who Is Noizu: Los Angeles based Noizu is quickly climbing through the ranks of house music. Making his debut on the Chris Lake and Skrillex curated ‘HOWSLA’ in 2017 with ‘Lasers’ before catching the eyes and ears of French label boss Tchami. His follow up release saw the Jungle EP, an instant live anthem supported b...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 178
Podcast Overview: Chris discusses mountain biking, the art of getting tattoos, the expectations of DJs & compromising in his career Who Is Chris: Whether as label head, podcast curator, DJ or producer, he continues to challenge himself and his audience to explore new realms in the electronic world. And often ahead of the curve, too, from the early, hard-edged and loopy 90s sound which is back en vogue today, through his more stripped-back turn of the millennium minimalism and onto the cinema...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 177
Podcast Overview: Heidi discusses her move to the UK from Canada, her wild childhood & starting her own event along with her experiences over the past 20 years in the music industry Who Is Heidi: Heidi spends her life immersed in music. She lives and breathes the touring lifestyle, whether its 25,000 person crowds in Latin America, or festivals such as Exit, Global Gathering, Detroit's Movement fest, or the infamous cave of Fabric in London, or Japan’s Womb, or holding her own at Jackathon r...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 176
Podcast Overview: Lau.ra discusses navigating the music world as a mother, DJs breaking boundaries, social media & it's impact on the music industry Who Is Lau.ra: lau.ra is the new project from producer, DJ and vocalist Laura Bettinson. Hailing from the Midlands but residing in London, you may know Bettinson as 1/3rd of Ultraísta with Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich. Now Bettinson turns her attention to her own solo electronic music, dancing deeper into her role as producer and DJ. Her deb...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 175
Podcast Overview: Arielle spoke about her Hï residency with David Guetta, Radio 1 and the importance of keeping her routine. Who Is Arielle: Arielle Free's meteoric rise in the dance music industry in an earnest one. Arielle has become a key figure in the music world, continuing to shape the musical landscape around her. Often referred to as Scotland's answer to Annie Mac, which is an easy comparison to make. Yet dig a little deeper and it's easy to see how Arielle is carving out her own space i...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 173
Podcast Overview: Chloé spoke about becoming an international DJ, producing music, moving to Ibiza and growing up in New York. Who Is Chloé: Known for her eclectic taste in music and fashion she has played some of the worlds most renowned clubs and parties including a residency with Dixon at Pacha, Fabric London, Tek Support New York, Badaboum, Hï Ibiza, Brooklyn Mirage, Guy Gerbers’ Rumors and had her Circoloco debut this October at DC10 followed by Circo Loco Halloween New York. Join for updat...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 172
Podcast Overview: Chloé discussed changing her artist name, running a record label and discussed on how she made changes to be happy in the industry. Who Is Chloé: Chloé Robinson’s new alias marks the final stamp of her evolution into a DJ/producer with a refined musical attention and expanded repertoire of projects. Formerly known as Barely Legal for over a decade of DJing under the wide umbrella of UK bass, grime and dubstep, her subsequent venture into production and the reassembling of the f...
Jul 11, 2023•52 min•Ep. 171
DJ & Broadcaster on BBC Radio 1. Just a good looking bloke from London, who loves Afro House, Afrobeats & World Music. Enjoy x Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 170
About Victor: In 1996, Calderone broke through with his debut solo single "Give It Up," which lived on top of the Billboard Dance Music charts for a week. Throughout the '90s and aughts, Calderone was known for his intuitive and original club remixes for pop artists like Madonna, Sting, Beyoncé, Depeche Mode, and Whitney Houston. The fruitful era also saw him kick off international and statewide residencies that are still going strong over 20 years later. Calderone built a luminous reputation fo...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 169
Hubert Ameme Sodoganji aka AMEME, is a West African born DJ/producer who splits his time between Brooklyn and Berlin. Fueled by an innate determination, drive and passion, with attuned intuition applied to both his music and life, West African native AMÉMÉ channels his cultural roots and ancestry into everything he does. Born and raised in Benin, AMÉMÉ helms One Tribe, a global community and brand identity centred on unity and a positive outlook. His visionary capabilities and unwavering dedicat...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 168
Disco Donnie Presents (DDP) is an award-winning and recognized electronic dance music event production leader founded by veteran promoter James "Disco" Donnie Estopinal. Since the company's inception in 1994, DDP has sold over 18 million tickets producing over 18,000 live events, arena shows, and outdoor festivals in over 100 markets worldwide, including the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Panama. Annually, DDP is responsible for organizing and promoting nearly 1,000 club events across the U.S., rangi...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 167
South African THEMBA burst onto the global scene in 2018. This summer THEMBA is resident DJ at Black Coffee's party at Hi, has shows at Ushuaia, Amnesia, Blue Marlin & Heart, while also touring in over 20 other countries. Early 2019 saw THEMBA at Brixton 02 Academy, Luciano & Friends Tulum, Paris Fashion week and at Miami Music Week for Black Coffee and All Gone Pete Tong, where Themba's set was used as Pete Tong's BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix. THEMBA's sound forged from his African roots c...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 166
Danny Howard is a British dance music DJ, producer, and current host of Radio 1's Dance Party. He also has his weekly residency at Amnesia in ibiza during the summer and still releasing music on his own imprint Nothing Else Matters. Enjoy x Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 165
Podcast Overview: This episode we spoke about how Texas has built his brand of 'Lil Texas' and how he keeps consistency. On top of this there was conversation of health and fitness amongst a lot of other subjects. Who is Lil Texas: Lil Texas has become a new household name for speed freaks around the world. You can find Lil Texas’ earth-shattering kicks on world-renowned record labels, including Masters Of Hardcore, Barong Family, Welcome Records, and more. A master collaborator, Lil Texas consi...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 164
Podcast Overview: Scuba discussed the ins and outs of running Hotflush Recordings for the last 20 Years. We dove in to his podcast "Not A Diving Podcast" and the changes he has experienced through his career. Who is Scuba: More than a decade into his storied career, Paul Rose aka Scuba is one of the most vital figures in electronic music. It remains that way thanks to his constant musical evolutions and always contrary perspectives. Five full length albums, a varied collection of EPs, and commer...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 163
Podcast Overview: Tommy discussed the ups and downs of music career & creating mixtapes. Who is Tommy Farrow: After receiving praise as ‘Hottest record in the world’ by BBC Radio 1, on his debut single ‘Let’s Just’, as well as being crowned Sarah Story's Future Track ID with 'To Live', its fair to say the 25-year-old artist has emerged progressively in the dance scene. Receiving comparison to inspirations such as Bicep with his soul-stirring, 90s inspired sound; the young producer has featur...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 162
Podcast Overview: Martyn talks about how Tik Tok changed his life and the opportunities that has allowed him to do in business and his personal life. Who is Martin Odell: Martyn Odell aka Lagom Chef is a food waste disrupter and his mission is to teach the world how to stop food waste at home. His videos blew up on Tik Tok and now has over a million followers. Enjoy x All things Martyn Odell - https://www.lagomchef.com Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https:/...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 161
Podcast overview: A podcast dedicated to exploring the world of dance music and the remarkable career of its most magnetic performer Who is Kaleena Sanders: Introducing "The Kaleena Zanders Experience," a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of dance music and the remarkable career of its most magnetic performer. Kaleena Zanders' voice and stage presence have captivated audiences around the world, drawing comparisons to 90's house icons like CeCe Peniston and Whitney Houston. In this podcast...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 160
Maritime Yacht Club is the creative brainchild of renowned UK tastemaker artist/Origins Rcrds label boss Josh Butler alongside longtime friend, talented singer/songwriter and fellow producer José Rosa - who co-wrote and provided the vocals for Josh’s iconic hit record ‘Got A Feeling’. After more than a year in the making, 2023 sees the launch of this collaborative project, which has more to it than meets the eye. What to expect? Think sultry, vocal-led, commercially-tinged dance cuts with shards...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 159
Podcast Overview: A talk about transitions in careers and moving from major labels to starting their own independent label. Who are Icarus: Icarus, Bristol-based brothers Tom and Ian Griffiths have shared a long journey through the outer realms of electronic music. After being signed with FFRR for many years they are now going independent with their own record label 'Fly Boy Records'. Enjoy x Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 158
Joyce Muniz already has a story like no other. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, to a family rooted in shamanism and samba, she moved to Vienna in the 90s, becoming a vocalist when the city was a global centre for downtempo and starting her DJ career at Flex Club. In the 2000s she brought an authentic voice to the European baile funk explosion, touring with Major Lazer, and moved into production. She’s since collaborated with other distinct music makers, from Maya Jane Coles to DJ Hell, had a residency...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 157
Ali Shirazinia, commonly known by his stage name Dubfire, is an Iranian American house and techno DJ and producer. Prior to his solo career, Dubfire made up half of the duo Deep Dish. Enjoy x Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.co...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 156
Podcast Overview: Marc Romboy on making techno albums, collaborations with orchestras and evolving in a career. Who is Marc Romboy: Over the course of the last two plus decades, the German born DJ, musician and composer Marc Romboy has become synonymous with a soulful electronic music sound that has taken him all over the world. As well as releasing on only the most influential labels, from Innervisions to Ovum and Kompakt to 20:20 Vision, he is also the sole mastermind behind the influential Sy...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 155
Grahame Farmer is owner of Data Transmission, an online community which promotes artists in all genres of electronic music. Grahame also runs a YouTube channel that helps artists market their music and teaching people how to use social media. Enjoy x Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclar...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 154
