Episodes
Podcast Overview: Juaz & Will discuss the cyclical nature of music trends, importance of taking a break & recharging & staying true to yourself as an artist. Who Is Juaz: The project of Sam Vogel, a 26 year old, LA-based icon collective graduate is one that combines brilliant production, energetic sets, and underground vibes that have captivated the hearts of the dance community. Hailing from the Bay Area, Vogel moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. In just one year,...
Published 05/21/24
Podcast Overview: Will & Dombreksy discuss the goal of an artist, investing in your career & the myth of work-life balance. Who Is Dombresky: Although he hails from the south of France, Dombresky’s penchant for invigorating four- on-the-floor beats is pure house bliss. The DJ and producer burst onto the scene in 2016 when he arrived in Miami as Quentin Dombres, a then-unknown talent with an impressive roster of funky, feel-good tracks. Today he has become inextricably linked with...
Published 05/14/24
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’...
Published 05/07/24
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: When she isn’t commanding the dance floor with her own eclectic library of music, Azzecca can be found in the crowd in one of Chicago's underground clubs, or running her rapidly-growing event series ‘Dirty Disco,’ which promotes trail-blazing...
Published 05/07/24
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,...
Published 04/30/24
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...
Published 04/23/24
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...
Published 04/16/24
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...
Published 04/09/24
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...
Published 04/02/24
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...
Published 03/26/24
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...
Published 03/19/24
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...
Published 03/12/24
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...
Published 03/12/24
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...
Published 03/05/24
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;...
Published 02/27/24
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...
Published 02/20/24
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...
Published 02/13/24
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,...
Published 02/06/24
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...
Published 01/30/24
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...
Published 01/23/24
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...
Published 01/16/24
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...
Published 01/09/24
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...
Published 01/02/24
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...
Published 12/26/23
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...
Published 12/19/23