Equal Beats The Podcast By AlphaTheta

Ask any of the world’s biggest artists how they made it, and they’ll credit their team of managers, agents and labels. But what role do they play in an artist’s career?In this episode, we hear from Maria May, the first woman to receive the IMS Legends Award and a powerhouse agent at CAA who represents David Guetta, Paul Kalkbrenner, Sara Landry and more. Maria shares exactly how she helped build historical careers, what really goes on behind the scenes, and why she’ll never stop championing equity

What makes a DJ’s performance unforgettable? Is it stage presence, crowd connection, or turning a set into pure theatre? This episode explores all this and more with Lady Shaka, a performer who just never misses. The London-based, Afro Pasifika artist, producer, and DJ shares how she learned the art of performance,  from her start as a dancer with Parris Goebel’s Royal Family to founding London’s first ever Afro Pasifika club night. Lady Shaka has reshaped what connection and presence mean in

Georgia Taglietti is a grand master at helping artists build meaningful brands – just ask Laurent Garnier. With 30+ years experience across artist management, digital innovation and community building, Georgia’s worked with titans in the music business, helping artists and institutions thrive through her consultancy business, all while promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and cultural integrity. Georgia has built a reputation for connecting people and ideas worldwide, and in this episode she

This one’s for any aspiring DJs waiting to break through. How do you actually build a career in music? How do you find your sound, land your first gigs and stand out in a crowded industry? One of techno’s most respected artists, Indira Paganotto, knows exactly how. A resident at Space Miami and Hï Ibiza, she’s played Coachella, Tomorrowland, and Awakenings, all while running her ARTCORE label and events. From her Canary Islands roots to global stages, Indira shares the insights, challenges, and