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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 idiosyncratic artistic life. He refuses to travel anywhere by car because of the environmental considerations, and generally displays little of the public anonymity that is the creed of the underground DJ. In 1991, he took the Twin Peaks theme, under the guise of "Go", into the UK Top 10. Although that appealed to the more perverse natures of both mainstream and club audiences, the release of "I Feel It"/"Thousand" in 1993 was yet more bizarre. The latter track was classified by The Guinness Book Of Records as the fastest single ever, climaxing at 1,015 bpm. It was typical of Moby's playful, irreverent attitude to his work. In his youth he was a member of hardcore punk outfit the Vatican Commandos, and even substituted as singer for Flipper while their vocalist was in prison.He has brought these rock 'n' roll inclinations to bear on the world of dance music: at the 1992 DMC/Mixmag Awards ceremony he trashed his keyboards at the end of his set. His introduction to dance music began in the mid-80s: "I was drawn to it, I started reading about it, started hanging out in clubs. For me house music was the synthesis of the punk era." He collected cheap, second hand recording equipment, basing himself in an old factory/converted prison in New York's Little Italy district. The albums issued by New York dance label Instinct collect the artist's early work. Ambient comprised unissued cuts from 1988-91, composed of barely audible atmospheric interludes. Moby signed to leading independent Mute Records in 1993, and the following year released "Hymn", a transcendental religious techno odyssey, distinguished by a 35-minute ambient mix and a Laurent Garner remix. The track was included on his eclectic major label debut, Everything Is Wrong. His own remix catalogue includes Brian Eno, LFO ("Tan Ta Ra"), Pet Shop Boys, Erasure ("Chorus"), Orbital ("Speed Freak"), Depeche Mode and even Michael Jackson. He moved away from his dance base in 1996 with the thrash rock of Animal Rights, and in turn sounded more like Johnny Rotten.
His "James Bond Theme' debuted at UK number 8 in November 1997. The attendant I Like To Score was an uneasy experiment in soundtrack work. Another change of style was apparent on 1999"s Play, a superb album on which several tracks were based around sampled field recordings made by folklorist Alan Lomax in the earlier part of the century. Play became a remarkable sleeper hit, thanks in the main to the licensing of every track on the album for use in advertisements. Moby repeated the Play formula to lesser effect on 18.
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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 grooving. His latest label release, “Do It To It,” has been rising to the top as one of the best House tracks of the year with worldwide support of industry titans, DJ Snake, Malaa, Chris Lake, Gordo, and more. This Acraze brand evolution proves his ability to conquer any move he makes with his unique sense of musical taste. From his signature pumping bassline in “Marco Polo," to his house rendition of disco record “Funky Town,” Charlie is poised to create his own path in the scene with a universal ability to blur the lines of genre. As a performer, he radiates an unparalleled aura that captivates any crowd from the moment he touches the stage. With the mind of a visionary, Acraze is ready to blow the dance floor away with his original, refreshing, and eclectic sound; when the beat drops, you’ll know it’s an Acraze production.
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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 higher chance of catching the attention of industry gatekeepers.
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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. He has been recognised as "dance music's upcoming breakthrough act" in NME's Top 100, and collaborated with the likes of Aluna, TSHA and Diplo on the latter’s recent Grammy-nominated album. Drawing influence from crossover pioneers like SBTRKT, Jai Paul, and Jacques Greene, MAFRO delivers a woozy, free-flowing approach to melody, juxtaposed with impactful lyrics that generate space for tension and release. This is electronic music, but rather than being rooted deep in the club, it’s drifting on its vapours. His new single ‘Bad Enough’ from the forthcoming HIGHER EP was released in August.
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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 began releasing solo material on Boysnoize and OWSLA, starting with 2012's Technology EP. He began fusing dance music with gangsta rap and trap on 2014's West Coast, and has collaborated with major emcees such as E-40, Too $hort, and Busta Rhymes. Richards has been named one of EDM's most important figures by Rolling Stone and Billboard. Los Angeles-based Gary Richards started organizing dance events in 1991, and Rick Rubinchose him to work as A&R for the electronic music division of Def American Recordings in 1993. He signed acts like Lords of Acid, Messiah, and God Lives Underwater, and worked out American deals with XL Recordings and Harthouse Records. As Destructo, he remixed Awesome 3's rave classic "Don't Go," and played aggressive DJ sets of the hardest techno he could find. He later founded 1500 Records and Nitrus Records, and worked with artists such as David Holmes, Dub Pistols, Basement Jaxx, and many more.
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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 techno hubs, Sven Väth’s Cocoon, Adam Beyer’s Drumcode and Loco Dice’s Desolat. He approaches music with unstoppable enthusiasm and attention to detail. This summer, for instance, his Ibiza gigs range from his residency at Paradise at DC-10 to Elrow at Amnesia (and the rest of the world!). He’s DJing everywhere, from recent Space in Miami to festival slots at Glastonbury, Hideout, Sziget and, yes, the original Nevada Desert madhouse, Burning Man. Now based in London, much further back wAFF kickstarted the underground dance scene in his native Hull and achieved success with his Koala parties in Leeds, providing a widely respected initial springboard to take things forward. He’s been part of Jamie Jones’s Paradise crew since their first 2012 season at DC-10, and also recorded regularly for Jones’s Hot Creations imprint with tunes such as his Hot Creations debut ‘Rainbows’, 2016’s ‘Sick Pleasure’ and ‘Kidney Punch’, and 2015 monster ‘Fat Gash’, all played by DJs ranging from Patrick Topping to Marco Carola. For Cocoon he recorded the Freeks EP, which contained the much-hammered hypno-thumping classic, ‘Groover’, while Drumcode released his urgent nine minute techno-tinted floor-stormer ‘VibrationZ’.
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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 to more accessible club styles around 2008. Since then, his tracks have become favorites of DJs such as Diplo, Moby, and Skrillex, and he's performed at numerous major dance festivals and clubs throughout the world. In addition to releasing tracks on club labels such as Trouble & Bass, Nightshifters, and OWSLA, he's also the founder of Pitched Up Recordings, Party Like Us Records, and Night Bass. He collaborated with rapper Dell Harris on the 2010 full-length Right Now. He released his debut solo album, Outsiders, in 2017, and moved in a tech-house direction with 2023's Together.
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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 has been on remix duties for the likes of Bob Moses, Justin Martin and partnered with Deutsche Grammophon to re-imagine a Debussy piece.Model Man's live show sees Brandon take to the stage solo, and build his high-energy sets with live loops, sample triggering and audio manipulation, all-the-while playing his trademark piano parts live. With Model Man’s music we get the proud, unfiltered distillation of Mark Brandon; pure, emotive and vulnerable. The blueprint for all Model Men…
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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 label All We Have Is Now as part of the compilation 'Now That's What I Call AWHIN'
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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. Major has embarked on a solo career in electronic music and released his first track, titled Bear on 15 February 2023.
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