Musician's Mind

Jake speaks about creating the amazing House Music event brand ‘LUNR’ over 5 years ago with friends. He give’s his insight into running the brand including the do’s and the don’ts, the pitfalls and the highlights! Also how they got through the pandemic and turned something that started solely passion based into a profiting business that is growing and thriving!  The big collaboration with brand ‘G...

Jodie talks about what she’s faced being a woman in the DJ industry and feeling the need to hide her entire pregnancy.  Modelling for Kourtney Kardashians Boohoo clothing range heavily pregnant (and yes still hiding it!).   Also what reality TV shows are really like, being a social media creator and influencer plus dealing with trolls. 

Holly talks about previously being in a dark place and taking substances to escape reality which lead her to find House music and changed her life around. The making of her brand 'Women of Tech House', learning from all her events & experiences and the competition on social media.  We talk about some very serious and sensitive topics. (But this was also one of the funniest episodes I...

Tom opens up about DJing in some of the more painful times of his life and how he gets through it.  The less glamorous side of DJing, scary times and unexpected crowds. Tom also talks about finding his niche on social media and going viral on TikTok! (Great info and advice!) Socials: @tomonedj @djjessicaalice @musiciansmind

Perry talks about when he felt it was the right time to quit his "proper job" and move from the UK to the "party island" AKA Ibiza baby! He also talks about the pressure age has on DJs in the Dance scene and his take on social media, influencers and hangovers. Including a very funny embarrassing story, I mean if you don't have an embarrassing story are you even a DJ ;) Soc...

Magdi talks about his incredible last 18months as an events owner including putting on an event at the iconic venue Egg London! Plus booking some incredible names in the dance scene including Ellie Cocks, DJ SKT, CASSIMM, Charlotte van dad peer and Amy Lauren.  Magdi tells us about how he started learning how to DJ in lockdown after years of thinking about it and started playing at his own events!...

Splonie talks about his journey from DJing to learning how to produce, working with some big names and getting tracks signed to some amazing labels!  He also gives some very useful advice for producers starting out and wanting to get tracks signed. And how he still prioritises his “normal job” and family life.  Finally Splonie talks about how he stays mentally strong and uses criticism as motivati...

Ssol talks about having an addictive personality and how he channels it into a healthy lifestyle. And his hobbies and rituals that help his physical and mental health following his health issues.  He also talks about how he deals with challenges in the industry; dealing with rejection, working with vocalists and putting on events.  Ssol is constantly improving his skills to compete in the scene an...

Angel Lee successful DJ and producer talks about some of the amazing gigs she’s done this year and what has kept her motivated to keep going. She also talks how lonely the music industry can be, quitting her “normal job” and being a woman in the industry.   This is a really lovely, positive and refreshing chat. If you need a feel good motivation episode to listen to this is the one!  Socials: @ang...

Trigger warning! (Drug use, Suicide, Overdosing) Blimey O'Reilly talks about how "party drugs" turned into a drug addiction and the downhill spiral that landed him in rehab. His experience in rehab, re-lapsing and loosing friends. Changing his life!  How becoming a DJ in recovery gave him something new to focus on and his love for making, playing and sharing music! Also how he deals...

Dipz Mistry - DJ  Dipz talks about how he found his love for music at a very young age. The pivotal moment in his life at 14 & how it’s been a solo journey for him.  He also talks about the shocking reality of getting death threats at his first residency! And tells us about his amazing highlights and also failed attempts at projects but how sticking with it is has paid off! 1// What it was lik...

Pollyanna is a fitness wellbeing coach and one of the most motivational women I know.  Who doesn’t want to love themselves? Let’s learn to be consistent, content and kind to ourselves! Following years of intense training and competitions, Pollyanna’s goal this year is to be in the best shape of her life and feel great in her body.  Polly talks about what motivated her training from a young age and...

It’s my mum on the podcast!!! Don’t swear!  Keyboard player, guitarist and singer/songwriter Sue Crowe AKA mum talks about how she started playing and recording music and her music experience at school and growing up.  Also doing music as a career while bringing up a baby and being a women in a male dominated industry in the 80’s; the casting couch, marriage tax and being undermined!  2nd section:...

DJ Amy Lauren and I talk about putting our heads together and starting our own brand called ‘Deja Groove’. We let you know all the behind the scenes of our first ever house music event and have a debrief.  Amy talks about how she’s come full circle with her style to be respected as a female DJ. We also talk about being 30, women role models, mum life and responsibilities (it’s more fun than it sou...

Chris Lima aka Charlie Lima aka Christian talks about his year of trying new things. Including joining the Colchester kings - the first gay and inclusive Rugby team in East Anglia, his first time in Ibiza and his debut gig as a DJ. Christian share’s his feelings about fifa ax-ing the Love armbands at the World Cup in Qatar.  He also talks openly about what it’s like to be part of the LGBTQ communi...

Model & influencer Evie gives us all the gossip about her first week on Only Fans. The Essex DJ & producer talks about how getting a boob job has given her new found confidence to post sexy pics. Evie’s love of house music and raving started her career as a DJ and she has just produced her first song to be released on SoundCloud. Socials: @evielauraroberts 

Hayley May is a successful singer-songwriter from Halifax now living in London. Best known for her feature on Joel Corry’s ‘Sorry’. Hayley May talks about her transition from her 9-5 job to working full-time in the music industry and how the Coronavirus Pandemic affected her work and mental health. How using Zoom has enabled her to collaborate and work with people worldwide.

Dots Per Inch is a successful producer of House and Tech House Music aka Dave. Dots Per Inch talks about his single with R3WIRE and Cevin Fisher, working with top producers and his success with remixes. He also discusses how his new mini series has alleviated the pressure to keep up live streaming during lockdown and how having friends and hobbies outside of the music industry helps his motivation...

Essex based producer Dim Flo tells Jessica Alice how he started by producing Drum n’ Bass and Dubstep. Twelve years on he is now a successful House producer with hits like ‘Drinks On Me’ which was aired on Radio 1, Kiss & more. Dim Flo explains how he has used music to keep him on a positive path following a very difficult start in life. He feels it is important to have like minded people arou...

DJ & Producer Molly Mouse plays Positive House and Old Skool Disco in the UK and Ibiza.  She talks about her Super Fox Show on Soho Radio, future production plans and her experience as a volunteer for the Abode project in Uganda.  Molly Mouse also discusses time management, how she’s dealt with mental health issues and surviving lockdown.

A discussion about music and mental health issues including feeling anxious as we return to the new normal, social media how it can impact our mental health and how to deal with it, being yourself and evolving in the music industry.  More difficult topics covered are losing friends and supporting friends and family in times of mental health crisis as well as dealing with your own mental health. Sa...

House Producer and DJ Madvilla Vox, an American who after 10 years in the UK feels more English, likens his music production to planting a seed that then needs nurturing.  He talks about his education in the US and UK, which includes a Masters Degree, and how he likes to share his knowledge with others.  How he has been working 7 days a week in his newly built studio in Essex during the Pandemic a...

Listen to DJ Jayli describe her journey to becoming a successful female producer, presenter and DJ.  Jayli talks about what she has been doing during lockdown, Jagged Jungle Records and Podcast and being a radio presenter for HEDKANDI and currently Select Radio.  Also about her dreams for the future, motivation (including her Happiness Planner) and the importance of exercise, meditation and restin...

KC Sounds aka Kevin Coghiel says he listens to motivational speakers and believes you should chart your own progression and not compare yourself with others.  He talks about his Youtube Channel sharing knowledge with others, social media, education, his musical influences and how he got started making beats. He also discusses how he mainly works remotely, so that lockdown has had little affect apa...

Sam discusses having the best time of his life producing more music during lockdown. He talks about his Mental Health Podcasts and the process of dealing with his own mental health, his opinions of social media, self belief and self validation and experience at uni. He discusses his work ethic and the differences between being motivated and being disciplined while creating his music.  Sam says if...