UTOPIA Talks

It’s been a while! We're on Jaguar’s sofa chatting about the iconic noughties inspiration behind her new track Gimme Dat (we get way too into talking about The Urbz and the Black Eyed Peas). This episode we also discuss the dubstep revival currently taking the UK by storm and we talk about the importance of small venues. Plus, Katie's sharing the theme of her recent KeepHush set and we give our op...

Juicy Romance joins us this week! We dive deep into her journey of creating a distinctive sound shaped by diverse influences, we explore the intensity of a Boiler Room set, and we chat about the playful side of the dance music scene—wondering if maybe, just maybe, some people take it a bit too seriously?  Plus, we chat about girls with big feet, private jets and long term goals. It’s a weird...

Is Ibiza dying? This episode we chat about the heaving super clubs, the clubs that we've lost along the way and we consider what the future holds for everyone's favourite party island... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAAi is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and in demand DJs in the world, but her journey to the top has been fueled by years of solid graft and passion. In this episode, she takes us through her incredible rise, starting on a tiny dancefloor in Dalston. We dive into some wild fan stories, we discuss the legendary Phonox residency and we have a raw, deeply insightful conversation about the curr...

Elkka has had a crazy year so far. This episode, we dig into her beautiful debut album, Prism of Pleasure and find out how she collaborated with a sex therapist and her fans within the queer community. We celebrate the lesbian renaissance, including London's La Camionera, the reclamation of the label 'lesbian' and the importance of creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people to enjoy music. Plus, we di...

BIIANCO is one of the most talented musicians we know. This week they join us for an hour of fascinating conversation, sharing their journey from composing classical music to thumping dance music (via the Dalston Superstore basement). After amassing over 200,000 Instagram followers and millions of views, they share what it's been like going viral on social media and why there's a big distinction b...

Jaguar’s been on a 24 hour whirlwind trip to Berlin, complete with a rave in a telephone box and a trip to Berghain. Meanwhile, Katie’s done a tragic dj gig for some uni freshers. We also discuss Patrick Topping’s new sober rave, we decide whether Rebecca Black should have been given a Boiler Room and Jaguar reviews Azealia Banks’ recent gig in Brixton. @jaguarworldwide @katiebaxter28 Hosted on Ac...

This week we’re joined by the creative powerhouse, Bimini. They’re a drag legend, fashion icon, recording artist and a DJ and this week we are getting into IT! We cover life before they shot to fame on RuPaul’s Drag Race, we chat about their approach to music and whether artists have a duty to be political and we discuss how we can improve life for trans people in the UK. @jaguarworldwide @katieba...

With brat summer well and truly over, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our highlights of summer 2024! Then we chat about the rising cost of gig tickets and the Oasis Ticketmaster scandal, we share our thoughts on Angela Rayner going raving and we share what we’re looking forward to this Autumn. @jaguarworldwide @katiebaxter28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re thrilled to kick off Season 4 with the incredible Madam X. In this episode, she tells us the story of her label Kaizen, which has become one of the underground’s biggest success stories. We also dive into her latest creative chapter as she steps into music production, discussing her brand new EP set to drop this month. Madam X also doesn’t hold back on calling out the impact Spotify has had...

Lots has been going on! We’ve both been to Mighty Hoopla, where Jaguar’s dreams came true as she introduced The Veronica’s on stage and Katie’s dreams came true as Jojo Siwa tore up the main stage. Jaguar’s also been at Movement Festival in Detroit, we discuss Charli XCX’s insane new album and we start getting excited for Glastonbury! @jaguarworldwide @katiebaxter28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Coming to you from on top of a bin of beers, we chat to Jess Iszatt who has been at IMS with Beatportal. @jaguarworldwide @katiebaxter28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the final day of IMS Jaguar is gearing up for her Dalt Villa B2B with DJ Paulette and we sit down with Harry Gay to chat about his impressions of Ibiza. @jaguarworldwide @katiebaxter28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are coming to you live from Ibiza with four change makers who have had a huge impact on dance music - Nadine Noor (Pxssy Palace), Harry Gay (Queer House Party), Sydney Blue (Change the Beat) and Steven Braines (He. She. They). We’re discussing how to create change, how to diversify spaces, why there’s still lots left to do and how to make spaces more accessible for a wider range of people. @jag...

How often are the stories of Black women acknowledged in dance music? This episode is a rare, intimate and open conversation with two of house music's fairy Godmothers: DJ Paulette and Smokin' Jo, with two future stars TSHA and Jaguar. On this special live podcast recorded at the International Music Summit 2024, four Black women share their experiences from the scene, diving into the past, present...

It’s day one of IMS Ibiza and tonight UTOPIA begins its 2024 residency! We’re sat by the beach sharing a beer and discussing why Pikes is the perfect venue for UTOPIA. Elsewhere, excitement is building for Jaguar’s B2B with DJ Paulette at Dalt Villa, Katie’s had an unfortunate, very unglamorous start to her trip and Jaguar is sharing some of her favourite memories of Ibiza. @jaguarworldwide @katie...

Who released the best album in 2023? Which song did we have on repeat all year round? What was the BEST festival this summer?! ...As a New Years’ treat we’re sharing some of our favourite parts of 2023. We have a chat about the artists we've been loving this year, including Stormzy, Joy Crookes and Anz and we select our favourite songs, albums, festivals and more! We also compare our New Years’ re...

We have a lot to catch up on! We’re chatting about the DJ Mag Awards and our recent travels in Australia, Mexico, Bali and beyond. Then we’re getting into the Sugababes takeover at Drumsheds and we’re reacting to hot takes from DJ Seinfeld, sim0ne, Låpsley and Hannah Laing!  Plus, we’re already getting excited for The Veronicas at Mighty Hoopla and we decide what the worst song of all time is...

This week we are getting to know Jaguar a little bit more. We’re reliving her journey from a kid in Alderney with an iPod nano full of her older brother’s music, to a DJ presenting on BBC Radio 1, with a viral Mixmag Lab and beyond. We are also exploring some of the more challenging aspects of a career in dance music, as we delve into Jaguar’s journey with mental health, with an incredibly honest...

Can you believe Katy B is in the studio?! We chat to Katy about On A Mission - an album she wrote whilst she was still a student - which has since cemented itself as one of the most iconic albums of the 2010s. Katy also shares how she finds inspiration on the dance floor, who her favourite collabs have been and the differences between working with a major label and being independent. She also refl...

This week we’re joined by our good friend Meg Ward! As well as being a highly talented DJ and producer, Meg is also hilarious, so strap in for this one... We chat about Meg’s early raving days, including memories of her first pinger at Leeds Festival and how she cut her teeth as a young resident DJ in Newcastle. We also delve into her deep love for acid house music, which has inspired her latest r...

We bloody love a festival, so this week we’re planning our dream festivals. We’re each selecting our perfect line up - with three headliners, one throwback artist, one upcoming artist and an artist who can return from the dead. We’re also selecting our ideal location, drink of choice, ultimate stage design and more! @jaguarworldwide @kjbaxter_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Piri represents the new generation of music makers perfectly. As well as having an incredible ability to make catchy tracks spanning a range of genres, she’s also an amazing performer with a great eye for content and how to capture a fanbase. We chat to Piri about her relationship with her bandmate Tommy, her passion for pole dancing and how she used OnlyFans to help launch her music career in the...

Hannah Laing is without a doubt one of the most exciting DJs in the UK right now and her deep passion for dance music, driven by her family’s love for raving, has taken her to incredible heights - including a top 10 hit in the UK charts this summer and an official remix for Calvin Harris. We discuss Hannah’s journey so far, from being a dental nurse and working in a chicken factory to releasing on...

TSHA joins us to chat about how she went from being a wedding DJ to performing all over the world! We talk about her incredible album - Capricorn Sun - and we discuss her upcoming music, including her collab with Ellie Goulding and her ambitions to start a label. TSHA also opens up about her mental health, dealing with comments online, writing music with her partner and being nominated for a Gramm...