Music Talk : Music Industry Interviews, Advice and tips for DJs & Producers

I’m excited today, as we welcome Elijah to my Twitch stream! Elijah is a London-based writer, DJ, artist manager, and co-founder of the iconic record label, Butterz. He writes daily on sustainable artistic creation, electronic music, grime & rap, web3, community, social media, and his other curiosities in short notes, known as the Yellow Squares on Instagram and Twitter If you want to learn ho...

In this video, I welcome GAWP the owner of Prime Society records to the stream! We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos submitted live for the label on my Twitch stream live He also gave some great insights into demo-sending etiquette, music production techniques and more!

I’m excited today, to welcome the Head of UK Ultra Records! Annie Birkeland joined Ultra Music back in 2017 where started up the EU Marketing Division. After the Ultra Music 2021 acquisition, Ultra Music became Ultra Records and Annie was promoted to Head of UK. Previously Annie worked in Publishing for years across EU as well as in US. She worked with the biggest writers and producers in the worl...

I’m excited today, as we welcome one of my course members from The Artist Blueprint for a student spotlight special, Notorious Lynch joined the course in 2021 and has been building ever since. Originally from Ireland, now based near San Diego, California. Stephen, better known these days as Notorious, has been DJing internationally since 2008, now a label owner with One Dance Left, let’s get him t...

I’m excited today, as we welcome Legendary party-starters Dub Pistols to the stream who have released their new album Frontline via Cyclone Records. This notorious touring band are bringing the summer atmosphere with their infamous blend of dub, hiphop, ska and jungle whilst incorporating classic reggae subjects and themes. Featuring artists such as Ragga Twins, Natty Campbell, Freestylers and Che...

In this podcast, I welcome René LaVice the owner of DeVice records to the stream! We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos submitted live for the label on my Twitch stream live He also gave some great insights into demo-sending etiquette, music production techniques and more!

LaVonda Rocks Is a DJ Twitch streamer, Youtuber and Twitch Coach. She teaches you how to grow your DJ stream, brand, twitch community, and Twitch revenue stream. If you want to learn how to become a successful Twitch DJ, how to use social media effectively to promote your streams, how to get started streaming and creating content, how to make an income with your content and build a community aroun...

I’m excited today, After a lifetime spent in and around the music industry, soaking up the influences of legends across genres and flexing his musical muscles in all corners of the dance world, Devon James released his debut album this April. Love Reach is a nine-track narrative of self-discovery told through catchy disco hooks, self-assured indie dance grooves, and swinging house rhythms. Sonical...

In this podcast, I welcome Darude the owner of Vibing Out Records to the stream! We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos submitted live for the label on my Twitch stream live! He also gave some great insights into demo-sending etiquette, music production techniques and more!

I’m excited today, to welcome the Acutek to my Music Talk Interview Series Acutek is a Techno Artist from the rural highlands of Scotland. An ambassador for Scottish nightlife, the ‘Flick’ frontman has been championed for his contribution to the scene in his hometown and further afield. With over a decade of musical experience, Acutek’s palate can be described as ethereal Techno with rough edges....

I’m SUPER excited today, to be joined by my lovely friend, MistaJam for a long interview!! Most of you probably know him from his energetic DJ sets or a Radio presenter from his time at Radio 1 and now as the main face of Capital Dance & presenting on Captial. In this interview, we chat about how to get your track/song played on Capital Dance Radio! Over the last few years, he’s been cementing...

In this podcast, I chat with Chris Kody, one-half of UK House music royalty Leftwing | Kody & A&R for Spinnin’ Records. We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos submitted live for Spinnin’ Records on my twitch stream. Kody also gave some great insights into music production techniques whilst listening to the demos live, and advice on using samples creatively and not...

R&S Records founder Renaat Vandepapeliere discusses 40 Years of the label. R&S Records is a label which has over three decades established a reputation for forward-thinking electronica – as their “In Order To Dance” motto implies Responsible for some of the most iconic techno, ambient and electronica releases over its expansive history. While the label’s iconic prancing horse emblem might...

In this podcast, I chatted with DJ & Twitch Streamer Steve 'Disco' Newsome. We spoke in depth about running a successful Twitch stream business, how the platform works, best practices for using Twitch and to generate an income being a DJ on Twitch.

In this podcast, I welcome Tough Love to the stream the owner of Get Twisted Records to my Twitch stream! We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos submitted for Get Twisted on my Twitch live. Tough Love also gave some great insights into label management, the importance of sending your demos to DJ’s for support, music production techniques and much more!

In this podcast, I chat with the Ghost from Call of Duty actor, DJ & Producer Samuel Roukin We chat in-depth about his acting career to date, music production and DJ’ing. We delve deep into how Samuel juggles the balancing act of a busy acting career, producing and DJing, tips for aspiring actors and musicians and a big chat about his work portraying the infamous ‘Ghost’ from Call of Duty!

In this podcast, I chat with Miami-based DJ, Producer & UnLearn:Records Label head Doc Brown and too listen to demos submitted live on my twitch stream. We chatted in depth about running a successful record label and navigating the music industry. Doc Brown also gave some great insights into music production techniques whilst listening to the demos live, advice on how to submit demos to labels...

In this podcast, I welcome back Carly Foxx to the stream who has joined as A&R for Nervous Records! We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos submitted live for Nervous Records on my twitch stream. Carly also gave some great insights into label roles, demo-sending etiquette, music production techniques and advice on using samples creatively and how easy it is to spot spli...

Hailing from the U.K, Mancunian talent P.WE developed a love for underground house music during his early clubbing day's in legendary venues such as Sankeys and The Warehouse Project. His productions are made for the club and are dominated by deep and grooving baselines, which contain a mixture of rhythmic and glitchy percussion as well as infectious stripped-back grooves. P.WE gave great insi...

In this podcast, I welcome Brodyr (Owners) and Chris (A&R) from Black Seven Music to the stream! We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos submitted live for the label on my twitch stream live! They also gave some great insights into label roles, demo-sending etiquette, music production techniques and more!

In this podcast, I chat with Multi award-winning DJ/producer, Pacha Ibiza resident & Label Manager for a whole host of record labels, Graham Sahara. Graham has left his mark on clubs for over 20 years. His ability to encompass everything from deep & soulful to tech house & techno, with Balearic & eclectic, makes his style simply inimitable. We chatted in depth about running the man...

In this podcast, I welcome DJ RAP the founder & CEO of Propa Talent, we chat all things music production, DJing and listen to demos submitted for Propa Talent on my Twitch stream live. DJ RAP gave a masterclass in Drum & Bass production techniques, using reference tracks correctly and why you should use them, how to get your music sounding good on platforms such as Spotify and your phones...

Demuir has maintained his stay at the forefront of the house scene, pushing out releases on stellar labels, and heavily touring, his funk laden sound is always centred around a certain soul emotion, a passion that he pours from himself into his sound which remains globally appreciated. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Demuir started off as a child playing around on his Dad’s Hammond B3 organ, before...

Celebrating a landmark anniversary, Paul Sawyer will release 30 Years a DJ in February 2023: a thirty-track collection of original productions and remixes from a truly remarkable career. To coincide with the release, Paul is also set to host a 30-hour radio show on DI.FM, featuring 30 guest DJs including Paul Oakenfold, Kristina Sky, Dave Seaman and Anthony Pappa. Recently on my Twitch, we chatted...

In this podcast, I chat with UK House royalty DJ & Producer DJ SKT. We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and to listen to demos submitted live on my twitch stream. We chatted in depth about running a successful record label and navigating the music DJ SKT also gave some great insights into music production techniques whilst listening to the demos live, and advice on how to submit demos...