OpenDAW Talks

Are you looking to ditch the day job and make money doing what your love; making music? Have you heard of sync licensing but not sure how it works or how to get into it?    You need to check out this week's episode of OpenDAW Talks - we have special guest, sync agent and sync educator, Eric Campbell in conversation.   Eric runs the sync agency Sus3Music and runs an educati...

GRAMMY Award winning producer and DJ Mark Knight joins Lex Luca for a conversation full of wisdom and insights and inspiration. Mark has notched up over 200 million global streams and has been a cornerstone in electronic music for nearly two decades. His chart-topping hits like 'Man With The Red Face' and 'Alright' and his collaborations go beyond house music, having lent his production and s...

Legendary Baltimore producer, songwriter, DJ Spen aka Sean Spencer joins Lex Luca for a fascinating conversation covering 4 decades of dance music. From crafting mix tapes in Baltimore at just 13, forming Numarx & co-writing the iconic "Girl You Know It's True", to honing his production skills with The Basement Boys and producing iconic house music records under Jasper Street Company.  He...

This week we welcome a brilliant techno artist, DJ, vocalist and producer, Louisahhhh.  Louisahhh made a name for herself in the New York Underground scene as a teenager and has gone on to release with Bromance, He She They and runs her own label RAAR. We talk about being kicked off the decks for not playing commercially and the importance of finding your why. Her prolific production partners...

We're joined by a house music legend Roger Sanchez on OpenDAW Talks. Roger is a Grammy Award winning producer - he’s probably best known for his tracks Another Chance and Luv Dancin and he’s accomplished so much over the last 30 years. He’s very much a DJ’s DJ, playing on four decks, is one of the busiest DJs on the scene and is very much the King of the Hustle This podcast we go deep into his ear...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make it as a DJ & Artist in the music industry? In this episode I sit down with Nigerian powerhouse DJ Cuppy. We explore her journey from passionate music lover to internationally renowned DJ, artist, and entrepreneur. Cuppy shares her experiences of breaking into the UK music scene, overcoming challenges as a black woman in the industry, and building a...

Junior Sanchez, a true icon of the New York music scene. In this episode, we explore Junior's remarkable 30-year career as a globally renowned DJ, artist, record producer, and music exec. From his early days spinning records at exclusive Manhattan fashion parties to collaborating with industry giants like Masters at Work and Harry Romero, Junior's story is nothing short of inspiring. He shares his...

Talented star Camden Cox shares her journey navigating the music industry's twists and turns. From writing toplines for drum & bass tracks, to scoring major label cuts, being signed as a solo artist to RCA and DJ'ing at top festivals, Camden's path highlights the importance of honing your craft and perseverance. Her story offers a wealth of wisdom for independent artists striving to breakthrou...

In this captivating interview, Felix Buxton, one half of the iconic electronic duo Basement Jaxx, shares an intimate glimpse into his incredible journey through music.  From humble beginnings as a DJ in the underground club scene to headlining Glastonbury and winning  a GRAMMY & two BRIT Awards. Unlock the secrets to a thriving musical career from a true industry legend. Felix's stor...

OpenDAW Talks is a brand new podcast series for independent musicians on how to navigate the music industry.  Hosted by Lex Luca, a music producer and DJ from London, we'll be talking to your favourite music makers about their journeys to success. Song-writing techniques & creative strategies, the art of collaboration & nurturing  a positive mindset, we’ll be exploring it all and...