Frame The Beat

In this episode of  Frame The Beat , host Dan sits down with the incredible  Jem Cooke   one of the most distinctive and powerful voices in dance music today. From collaborations with  CamelPhat ,  Joel Corry ,  Pete Tong ,  Gorgon City ,  Damian Lazarus , and  Franky Wah , to performing on the legendary  Pete Tong Ibiza Classics Tour , Jem’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. The tw...

This month’s guest is the legendary Daley Padley — better known as Hot Since 82.We talk about how Daley and I first met, his globetrotting journey as a DJ and producer, and how success in the studio set him on a whole new path. He shares the story behind the name Hot Since 82, his early life as a promoter, and unforgettable experiences in Ibiza. Daley also opens up about living through an attempte...

From voiceovers you’ve definitely heard, to DJ sets you wish you’d been this week, Dan is joined by the brilliant Jemma Bolt. They talk about how they first met and the early shoots they worked on together, the behind-the-scenes graft of running a podcast, and Jemma’s multi-layered career in music, entertainment, and style. From Top of the Pops inspiring her love for performing, to acting roles, r...

Carl Cox Podcast – Part Two From spinning tracks to burning rubber, this episode goes  full throttle . Carl shares what it’s like living a year-round summer, running his own  racing team , and supporting young riders in  NZ and the UK . He opens up about his  career in drag racing , the wild highs of club life (including a close call with a farmer and a shotgun), and how social media has reshaped...

When you hear the name  Carl Cox , it resonates with the full back catalogue of dance music history. A true pioneer, Carl has helped shape the sound and culture of the scene from its earliest days, paving the way for generations to follow. He’s not just a legend—he’s a generous champion of fresh talent, always opening doors and pushing boundaries. So, it’s a real privilege—and a bit of a full-circ...

In this episode of Frame the Beat, I’m joined by a very special guest and good friend — the incredibly talented DJ Jess Bays. Jess is a true force on the global dance scene, lighting up dancefloors from Ibiza to Brazil, Australia to the USA. She’s commanded massive festival stages including Parklife, Latitude, Reading & Leeds, and We Are FSTVL, and her tracks are regularly picked up by major p...

In this episode I’m beyond excited to welcome the multi-award-winning Royal and entertainment photographer, Samir Hussein . Renowned for his timeless imagery, Samir’s work has been published worldwide. His keen eye for detail and signature sophistication make him a top choice for media outlets across the globe. Some of his iconic Royal photographs have been hailed as the best ever taken, and his p...

I’m beyond excited to be joined by none other than the man who gave me my first big break back in 1999 when he was Sony Music’s in-house photographer: Chris Lopez . With over three decades in the industry, Chris has photographed icons like Adele, Snoop Dogg, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, and One Direction (to name just a few!). We’ll be swapping stories from back in the day, geeking out over our...

I’m especially excited to announce my debut guest: the legendary Graham Park. An Acid House icon, Hacienda figurehead, and one of the founding fathers of the dance music we know today—plus, he’s an absolute riot! https://www.danreid.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/@framethebeatpodcast https://www.instagram.com/framethebeatpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@framethebeatpodcast