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051: Topic Feb 22, 2023

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Topic is a hit-making producer, DJ and remixer who burst on to the scene in 2014 with his smash hit single 'Light It Up.' His self-styled brand of "melancholic dance music" has achieved over a billion worldwide streams, boosted by original anthems such as 'Breaking Me' and contemporary updates of familiar classics such as ATB's '9pm (Till I Come)' and Paul van Dyk's 'For An Angel.' Topic joined us live and direct from his studio in Dubai and from there he told us about his transition from behind-the-scenes producer to superstar DJ, how strange it was having a global hit single during the pandemic and why he loves the dance music community so much.

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050: Judge Jules Jan 25, 2023

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Judge Jules is a DJ superhero. Playing to huge crowds, running his own events (some legal and some not so much), hosting radio shows, signing and releasing anthems - all whilst managing to hold down a successful career in law. Many might know him from his days on Radio 1 where he hosted a must-listen to show for well over a decade, or you might have even seen him play at an event like his own Judgement Sundays in Ibiza and some of us have been lucky enough to catch him during those peak late 90s years at his iconic residency at Sheffield's Gatecrasher superclub. We discuss all of this in the interview, where we also get the lowdown on how he actually manages his day job and how this informs his own nocturnal activities.

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049: Jodie Harsh Dec 14, 2022

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Jodie Harsh is a DJ and producer who is a fierce force of nature behind the decks and has been described as Britain's best known Drag Queen. Escaping to London to party in her early teens, Jodie was quickly seduced by the sense of community she found within clubs like Trade at Turnmills. First turning her hand to club promotion, Jodie quickly learned the skills needed to rock a dancefloor from behind the decks and has continued that success into producing high energy house music that has made serious dents in the charts. In this career spanning chat we discover how she got to where she is today and what the future holds for her within the scene.

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048: Dam Swindle Nov 30, 2022

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Dam Swindle are Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets - a duo from Amsterdam famed for their eclectic DJ sets, production know-how and essential releases on their very own record label. Both took seperate routes into the dance music scene, but once in each other's orbit, they decided that the current nightlife in Amsterdam did not offer what they needed, so they took the ultimate punk rock attitude and made it up for themselves. In our chat you'll hear how they first got to know one another, how they operate in the studio vs the DJ booth, the design process behind the releases on their Heist record label and a hilarious story featuring a Space Echo pedal.

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047: Dave Ralph Oct 25, 2022

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Dave Ralph is a DJ whose name is synonymous with some of the biggest clubbing institutions in the world, ranging from the foundational Shelleys in Stoke, legendary Cream in Liverpool, or the short-lived Home in London. He has also had a hand in bringing some stone-cold anthems to our ears and, through many tours and numerous residencies, can be credited with reigniting the USA’s passion for dance music. Now a resident of LA, in this chat you’ll hear about those early years playing alongside Sasha at Shelleys, his involvement in key tracks like the Bassheads – Is There Anybody Out There and how he and Paul Oakenfold broke America.

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046: Darren Jay Sep 27, 2022

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Darren Jay is a legend from the rave scene and a pioneer of the Jungle sound that took the UK (and the world) by storm in the 90s - something that has not let up to this day. Having always had an obsession for percussion and a vast multi-genre record collection, it was inevitable that a young Darren would gravitate towards the burgeoning rave scene in the late 80s. After tasting success playing early House out of Chicago, Darren was at the forefront of the Junglist revolution in the UK that would eventually morph into the Drum & Bass sounds that we all know and love today. In this chat we discover how he made that journey, what it was like in the inner sanctum of the scene's hangouts such as Black Market Records, why the iconic AWOL events had such a strong reputation amongst the D&B community and how he is introducing these breakbeat sounds to the already diverse selection of genres on his now native Ibiza.

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045: Roger Sanchez Aug 30, 2022

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Roger Sanchez is a superstar DJ and producer who has been at the centre of club culture since the early days. In our chat you'll hear how a young Roger supplemented his income during his college days by DJing and creating mixtapes that he would then sell on Broadway in New York City - music quickly took precedence over his studies and he has never looked back since. A Grammy Award winner, a Number 1 hitmaker and a technical wizard behind the decks, the man sometimes known as the 'S-Man' has done it all. In this chat we cover all of the highlights of his career so far and what we can expect to hear from him in the very near future.

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SPECIAL: Paul Oakenfold Aug 16, 2022

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Paul Oakenfold is a legend who has had one of THE biggest influences on the dance music scene as we know it today. As a pioneering DJ, producer, remixer, record label mogul and all-round superstar - his contribution to our culture cannot be underestimated. In our chat, which covers the entirety of his multi-faceted career, you'll hear how Paul manifested his own job in the music industry after moving to New York in the late 70s, how an island called Ibiza changed his life and the course of dance music history, what he was trying to achieve when he put together the legendary Goa Mix for Radio 1, how he would approach building his evangelical following with his residencies at places like Cream and what you might discover in his new autobiography.

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044: Gladys Pizarro Jul 26, 2022

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Gladys Pizarro is the co-founder of iconic house music label Strictly Rhythm. Growing up in Spanish Harlem in New York City, Gladys was exposed to a melting pot of music and, based upon her underground clubbing credentials, landed herself a job at funk and soul label Spring Records. Recognising the burgeoning house music scene, alongside Mark Finkelstein, Gladys co-founded Strictly Rhythm - a label that helped launch the careers of superstars such as Roger Sanchez, Armand Van Helden and Louie Vega. With her excellent connections and ear for a great track, Gladys presided over many releases that are regarded as genuine anthems today. In this conversation we find out how she got to where she is today, how some of the most recognisable songs in house music were created and her exciting plans for the future.

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043: Duane Harden Jun 29, 2022

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Duane Harden is one of the most recognisable voices in house music. Announcing himself to the scene with his incredible vocal performance on Armand Van Helden’s ‘You Don’t Know Me,’ Duane’s life completely changed overnight. Not only has Duane's soulful voice featured on many anthems over the past 20 years, he has also penned poignant lyrics for a huge array of talent within the dance music community as well. In this chat, we discover how he went from working at UPS one day to performing on Top Of The Pops the next, how his talent as a songwriter has allowed him to work with some of the biggest names in house music and how fulfilling his work is as an artist.

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