The Will Clarke Podcast

It's always a pleasure catching up with my mate Noizu, and this week we had a lot to dig into. In this episode, we explore what life looks like after recently becoming a father and how he balances fatherhood with a demanding music schedule. We pull back the curtain on where revenue actually comes from in dance music today, getting transparent about why the real money remains out on the road. T...

It is a massive honor to sit down with Wax Motif on the podcast this week. In this episode, we unpack the reality of making a living behind the decks. We chat about how Los Angeles used to be the ultimate hub for electronic music and how the scene shifted drastically after 2020. With artists getting creative and playing sets on rooftops, deep in jungles, and across stunning global locations, DJing...

It is awesome to sit down with Jackie Hollander on the podcast this week. In this episode, we jump right into her wild path into the world of DJing and music production. It is crazy to think her career really kicked off in 2022 when she started releasing tracks and playing sets at USC frat parties, and now she is taking on massive stages like EDC Las Vegas. We talk all about the many odd jobs and...

I am so excited to have WME agent Bailey Greenwood on the podcast this week. In this episode, we dive right into the incredible challenges that come with balancing such a massive roster. When you are representing industry heavyweights and massive touring acts like Groove Armada, Ellen Allien, TOKiMONSTA, Sara Landry, and LP Giobbi, the stakes are incredibly high. We break down the real differences...

I am so excited to welcome Devault to the podcast this week. In this episode, we dive right into exactly how he became such a known name in the Electronic Music Scene in the last 10 years. We talk all about the daily grind of putting in the work and how spending countless hours refining his sound in the clubs really shaped his identity as an artist. Devault is incredibly passionate about making su...

I am honored to welcome legendary manager Matt Colon to the show this week. In this episode, we dive into his incredible journey of navigating the music industry for a little over 30 years. From getting his start in street marketing and building relationships throughout Hollywood, to managing major artists like Steve Aoki, Blink-182 and Take That, Matt has had a front row seat to some incredible m...

I am so pumped to have Dillon Francis on the podcast this week. In this episode, we dive deep into his wild rise to fame in the music industry. Dillon is known for constantly pushing boundaries, and we talk about how he often finds himself creating the most random music across entirely different genres, almost intentionally steering away from the formulas that are already working for him. It is a...

I’m stoked to have Kyle Watson on the show this week to talk about the reality of what an artist and producer actually needs to do to build a full album. In this episode, we get right into the weeds of writing against a time crunch and how to tell a genuine story with a record. It is never just about writing music in isolation; it’s about figuring out how to make sure that sonic narrative connects...

This week’s episode features an absolute pioneer of electronic music: the legendary Etienne de Crécy. Sitting down with the architect of the French House scene was incredibly inspiring, especially as we dive into the raw, early days of the Parisian underground. We talk about his groundbreaking duo Motorbass, formed alongside his partner and friend, the late Philippe Zdar, and what it was actually...

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Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Dave Alcock joins Will Clarke to break down the real business behind DJ careers, touring, agents, promoters, fees, community, social media and what it actually takes to build a long-term artist career in 2026. They talk about why talent alone is no longer enough, why artists need to own their audience, how agents decide who to sig...

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Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Sam Divine joins Will Clarke for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Sam opens up about her early days in Ibiza, the reality of being a female DJ in house music, 20 years of touring, burnout, grief, addiction, rehab, sobriety, faith and rebuilding her life from the inside out. This conversation goes deep...

Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke J.Worra joins Will Clarke for a raw conversation about the real emotional and business side of building a career in dance music. They talk about major label deals, self-releasing music, starting her own label Dialogue, the pressure to chase tastemakers, comparison, social media, success, touring, creative burnout and why the music...

Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Baauer joins Will Clarke for a deep conversation about life after Harlem Shake, the strange reality of going viral, rebuilding an artist career, staying creative, Twitch streaming, sampling culture, record labels, money, touring, social media, and why doing things purely for success rarely works. This is a raw look at what happens...

Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Patrick Moxey is the founder of Payday Records, Ultra Records and Helix Records, and has played a major role in shaping hip hop, dance music and the modern record label system. In this episode, we talk about the early days of New York warehouse parties, starting Payday Records, working with Pete Tong, signing Jay-Z, building Ultra...

Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Chris Avantgarde joins Will Clarke for a deep conversation about the reality behind building a career in electronic music. From growing up in Germany and sending demos on CDs, to working with Scooter, writing music for sync, landing major TV placements, working with Anyma and Afterlife, and dealing with anxiety, therapy, touring,...

Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Riordan joins me on the podcast for a proper conversation about what it actually takes to build a career in dance music today. We get into the reality of touring, how social media has completely changed the game for DJs, why great music alone isn’t always enough anymore, and the difference between getting views and building a fanb...