Podcast Overview: Azzecca & Will discuss the fame & lifestyle of successful DJs, online harassment & trolling, the pressure & expectations of the music industry & the adjustments & challenges of full time DJing. Who Is Azzecca: Chicago’s Azzecca brings techno/house/dark dance to her high energy but thoughtfully curated sets: ‘I personally love the juxtaposition between euphoria and darkness in music.’ In less than a year, after her now 8.5mil+ streamed ‘Other Side’ fully ...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 214
Podcast Overview: Hayden & Will discuss the challenges of being an Australian artist, the devaluation of music, finding inspiration & dealing with Imposter Syndrome Who Is Hayden James: Hayden’s first single “Permission to Love” garnered worldwide love and attention hitting #1 most blogged on Hype Machine, as well as becoming the most played track on national broadcasting giant Triple J in Australia. His debut EP out on tastemaker label Future Classic garnered much love worldwide, and ne...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 213
Podcast Overview: Will & Anastasiya discuss the positive & negative effects of social media on Artists, the importance of data and targeted marketing & the sacrifices and rewards of working in the music industry Who Is Anastasiya Muravyeva: Anastasiya Muravyeva is head of marketing for Framework & Sound Nightclub in Los Angeles. Working over some of the biggest events in the USA Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://djwillclarke.com/ https:...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 212
Podcast Overview: Will & Schak discuss his recent releases, coping with backlash & negativity & the impact of this on mental heath alongside overcoming trauma & focusing on self-love whilst being authentic in the industry. Who Is Schak: Schak is one of the newest emerging talents coming out of the town that is rapidly becoming globally known, North Shields, which is also home to Sam Fender, Patrick Topping & Ben Hemsley. He is rapidly establishing himself as one of the newest...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 211
Podcast Overview: Paul & Will discuss the accessibility of music and creative learning through technology, the challenges of building a successful career in the music industry, the importance of creating unique and inspiring music, and the impact of technology and AI on the future of music. Paul shares insights into his own career, including the significance of his track 'For An Angel' and his approach to live performances. They discuss the blurred lines between techno and trance and Paul em...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 210
Podcast Overview: Will & Kaskade discuss balancing life & work, staying healthy & setting boundaries & the grass is greener mentality. Who Is Kaskade: The worldwide media, DJ’s, radio stations and music loving public adore him. He’s been praised as “The Best Up & Coming Artist of 2003” from URB MAGAZINE and as crafting “A captivating debut” by BILLBOARD, but still unchanged, humble, and low key in flip-flops, Kaskade, better known as Ryan Raddon, has so much more love to give...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 209
Podcast Overview: Josh & Will discuss staying true to yourself in the music industry, the blurred line between House & Techno, the role of music in everyday life & the impact it has on both your identity and on others. Who Is Josh Wink: Philadelphia born and based Josh Wink is one of the true pioneers of techno, house and allied styles - blurring the definitions. Taking trends, making trends and breaking trends, Josh Wink’s music has always experimented and influenced. The sound of J...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Podcast Overview: Josh & Ethan (Goodboys) chat with Will about navigating the pressures of the music industry, writing hit records, chasing success & finding a middle ground. Who are Goodboys: Grammy Award-nominated and Global chart topping Artist/Writer/Producer duo Goodboys are a rare talent. Their infectious hooks and melodies drive their music straight to the memory of anyone fortunate enough to hear them and has taken them to multi-platinum success all around the world. From meeting...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 207
Podcast Overview: Cory & Will discuss the music scene in Atlanta, Cory's work with AI creation, iZotope & software development of music plugins Who is Cory Goldsmith: Cory Goldsmith, PhD is a music producer and audio software developer. He earned a Ph.D. (2018) in Chemical Physics at JILA at the University of Colorado Boulder, where his research focused on the analytical and computational modeling of the interaction of atoms and molecules with ultrafast laser pulses. Since 2019, he has b...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 206
Podcast Overview: James & Will discuss dealing with pressures, releasing music, depending on people in the music industry & the comparison of normal life vs tour life. Who is James Hype: James Hype has proven himself to be one of the UKs most influential artists with his bootlegs and remixes consistently forming the cornerstone of dance floors worldwide, all while his singles regularly clock in tens of millions of streams. His claim to fame with original material came in 2017 with the re...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 205
Podcast Overview: Will & KSHMR discuss knowing your financial worth, being big in Europe vs the States, producing for Beyonce & comparing yourself to other artists. Who is KSHMR: KSHMR is an American musician, songwriter, DJ, record producer, former rapper, and singer. He was ranked 23rd on DJ Mag 's 2015 Top 100 DJs poll and was awarded highest new entry for the year. In the same poll he elevated to 12th in 2016 and 2017, and again in 2020. He was ranked 11th in the same poll in 2021; a...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 204
Podcast Overview: Joel & Will discuss his love of DJing and music, pivoting after a big record, not being affected by a heavy touring schedule and getting records to connect. Who is Joel Corry: Joel Corry is a British DJ, producer, and reality television star. He first gained recognition in 2019 with the release of his hit single “Sorry,” featuring Hayley May. Prior to his music career, Joel appeared on the reality show “Geordie Shore.” He then went on to compete on the fifth season of “Love...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 203
Podcast Overview: Charlie & Will discuss her career as a BBC Radio 1 DJ, creating a community through her radio show, progressing the genre & getting young people to be interested in the sound. Who is Charlie Tee: DJ, broadcaster, journalist and deeply proud music nerd: Charlie Tee represents everything that’s special and vital about the new wave of inclusive energy exploding in dance music culture right now. Celebrating some of the most fundamental foundations of electronic music and it...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 202
Podcast Overview: Will & EVPRO discuss creating social media content, the impact of socials on the music industry, being yourself throughout your career & online along with the process of changing careers. Who is EVPRO: Following on from an illustrious decade-long career as a content creator and music strategist, EVPRO has now set his sights on his first love… music production, and is poised to make an indelible mark on the world of house music. From the early years of his career, EVPRO ...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 201
Podcast Overview: Chris & Will discuss getting in to A&R, the importance of loving your career and learning to take rejection. Who is Chris Adie: Chris Adie, widely recognized as one-half of the dynamic dance music duo Leftwing:Kody, has left an indelible mark on the electronic music scene. Hailing from London, Adie, along with his partner Jon Kong, has consistently delivered chart-topping tracks that seamlessly blend house and techno influences. Their innovative sound has garnered them ...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 200
Podcast Overview: Moby & Will discuss his 30 years in the industry, where young creatives go nowadays, not focussing on selling out DJ tours & his journey with his mental health. Who is Moby: Richard Melville Hall, 11 September 1965, New York, USA. A New York DJ, recording artist, Christian, vegan and Philosophy graduate. Moby is so nicknamed because of the fact that he can trace his ancestry to the author of the famous whaling tale. This is by no means the only interesting aspect of his...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 199
Podcast Overview: Will & Acraze discuss the follow up from 'Do It To It', remaining underground and the time commitment of a music career & touring. Who is Acraze: Staten Island-born Charlie Duncker, or better known as Acraze, is skyrocketing in the electronic music world with his energy- infused sound and versatile style. The DJ/producer and songwriter has recently transitioned from his speaker-rattling Bass sound to more of a genre-defying House approach that will have any dance floor ...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 198
Podcast Overview: Will, Cameron & George discuss what Trackstack is, making music in the scene, helping artists meet & overall supporting the music industry through their platform. What is Trackstack: Trackstack is a premier platform that enables artists to submit their music directly to a vast network of record labels, producers, and music supervisors. With its user-friendly interface and comprehensive submission tracking system, Trackstack streamlines the pitching process, giving you a...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 197
Podcast Overview: Mafro & Will discuss going from session musician to producer, having limitations to making music and the process of making electronic records for the club vs for the radio. Who is Mafro: MAFRO makes emotional electronic music that swings between melancholy and euphoria, inviting the listener in, and putting them at the centre of the story. The North London artist has flourished as one of the UK's most promising new talents since the launch of his debut EP, Bloom, in 2023. H...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 196
Podcast Overview: Will & Destructo discuss throwing underground parties in the 90s, starting a career in A&R, the breakthrough of electronic music, producing and running record labels. Who is Destructo: Longtime music industry figure Gary Richards goes by the name Destructo, producing and spinning an explosive mixture of electro-house and rap. Using the moniker since the early 1990s when he was an A&R for Rick Rubin 's Def American Recordings, the DJ, concert promoter, and producer b...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 195
Podcast Overview: Will & wAFF discuss touring, the importance of having a mental break from the DJ lifestyle, keeping up the motivation to produce along with DJing and his parties in the Columbian Favela's Who is wAFF: From his roots in the clubland underground of Leeds and Hull, DJ-producer wAFF has gone on to become globally renowned. He has earnt widespread respect. His schedule is relentless but he doesn’t cut corners. He’s the only British artist who’s recorded for all three European te...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 194
Podcast Overview: AC & Will discuss choosing your gigs, raising a family whilst being a touring DJ, early raves in the US, Night Bass & new entries in to the scene. Who is AC Slater: Referring to himself as "The King of Heavy Bass House in America," Los Angeles-based AC Slater makes boisterous party music influenced by a wide range of styles, particularly house, rave, and U.K. bass music. Active on the hardcore scene since the early 2000s, he made a much greater impact once he switched t...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 193
Podcast Overview: Model Man & Will discuss organising creativity, the process of making an album, transitioning his music to perform live and creating a fan base. Who is Model Man: Born and raised in Chelmsford, Essex, he spent his early years learning classical piano from his piano-teacher Mother. But, with his home county being a key part of early rave culture, an interest was sparked in Mark that, much like the classical piano, never left him. Since releasing his debut album, Model Man ha...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 192
Podcast Overview: James & Will discuss his change from rugby to music, deciding to have a family, making music together & forming relationships in the music industry Who is James Haskell: Former professional rugby player, James Haskell has been a DJ and producer for the last 9 years. He has played all over the world, including Ibiza, Dubai, Tokyo and London. He is a father as well as a podcaster & best-selling author. His latest release 'Keep On' came out earlier this month on Will's...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 191
Podcast Overview: Dot & Will discuss London Grammar, keeping their sound over the past 10 years, being touring artists & becoming a DJ. Who is Dot Major: Dot Major, best known for being a Pianist and Percussionist famous for his work in the British pop trio London Grammar, known for hits like the multiplatinum “Strong,” which took home an Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 2014. His band’s music has been featured in ad campaigns for brands like Sony and Dior. Maj...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 190
Podcast Overview: Hannah & Will discuss performance anxiety & coping mechanisms, how Hannah's career grew so quickly, having a dance track in the UK top 10 charts and knowing her sound. Who is Hannah Laing: Having cemented herself as a true maven of the peak time banger via a series of high-energy features on the likes of Solardo’s Sola, Patrick Topping’s TRICK, Jax Jones Presents and Spinnin’ Records, a succession of sell-out club nights under her own outfit, plus upcoming shows at the ...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 189
Podcast Overview: A-Trak & Will discuss growing up in limelight, producing versus DJing, sacrifices that come with a music career & his relationship with Kayne. Who is A-Trak: Very few DJs can jump from club sets to high-profile festival performances, to Kanye West’s larger-than-life stadium shows with ease. In today’s DJ culture, A-Trak holds a truly unique place. He founded 2007’s most buzzworthy label, Fool’s Gold, with a mission to merge all aspects of club music. The manifesto for t...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 188
Podcast Overview: Monki & Will discuss touring, building businesses outside of the industry, separating a music career from your personality and what to identify as success. Who is Monki: With a BBC Radio 1 show, her own party brand and a record label, Monki presides over a mini empire. In the seven years since she first got involved in the electronic music business, she has risen to every challenge with aplomb, working her way up from an intern at Rinse FM to become an influential internati...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 187
Podcast Overview: Christopher, Carl & Will discuss signing artists, the impact of covid on the industry, finding good music & the live electronic scene. Who is Christopher Coe: Christopher Coe is an Irish born, Australian-raised live artist and techno producer from Melbourne. Coe also partners with Carl Cox in their live electronic label Awesome Soundwave. From 2014 to 2016 he designed, built and ran the ID&T/Beatport studio in Amsterdam where he coached new artists and collaborated ...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 186
Podcast Overview: Judge Jules discusses his legendary night at Eden Ibiza, community in the music industry along with the culture of US vs UK music law. Who Is Judge Jules: One DJ that has been there, done that and done it all again. A career that has successfully spanned three decades, been littered with awards, accolades and praise from his peers, making it very easy to say why this Judge won’t budge. He’s one DJ that has been there, done it, and done it all again. For almost three decades Jud...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 185
