The Will Clarke Podcast

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#200 Chris Adie (Leftwing & Kody) - What Is An A&R &...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2024/01/30

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 widespread

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71:19

#199 Moby - 30 Years of Creating Art, Punk Culture &...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2024/01/23

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

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77:38

#198 Acraze - How 1 Record Changed My Life

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2024/01/16

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

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105:51

#197 Cameron Jenkins & George Perry (Trackstack) -...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2024/01/09

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

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94:01

#196 Mafro - Being An Artist in 2024 & Touring A Live...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2024/01/02

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

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91:38

#195 Destructo - Running record labels with Rick...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/12/26

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

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80:33

#194 wAFF - How Health Changed Touring & Throwing...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/12/19

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

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88:43

#193 AC Slater - 10 Years of Night Bass, Raising A...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/12/12

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

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83:59

#192 Model Man - Writing Electronic Albums, Building...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/12/05

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

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65:07

#191 James Haskell - Professional Athlete to...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/11/28

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

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74:33

#190 Dot Major - Hardware Synths, London Grammar &...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/11/21

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

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60:27

#189 Hannah Laing - Top 10 Records & Selling Out...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/11/14

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 likes of

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102:33

#188 A Trak - DMC Champion At 15, Touring With Kanye...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/11/07

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 this fusion

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79:30

#187 Monki - Building Business Outside of the Music...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/10/31

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 international

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#186 Carl Cox & Christopher Coe - How To Evolve The...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/10/24

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 with many

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76:21

#185 Judge Jules - International DJ / Music Producer...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/10/17

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 Judge

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112:57

#184 Todd Edwards - From Creating UK Garage to...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/10/10

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 Garage genre in

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#183 Wez Clarke - Winning Grammys and Mixing Number...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/10/03

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 taught

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90:03

#182 Valentino Khan - Creating The Perfect Experience...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/09/26

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. Incorporating

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#181 Sian - Techno Talk, Owning A Record Label &...

The Will Clarke Podcast ·

2023/09/19

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 into the

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