The Apter Party Podcast

Max Raskin is one half of the production duo Manakinz , a long-standing resident DJ at Glasgow’s legendary Sunday Circus , and also an improv live performer, pub quiz host, voice actor and more. On this podcast we chat about his introduction to dance music, how he met Harri to form Manakinz, and why he loves being silly. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:40) Introduction to Dance Music, The Arches, and earl...

On this episode, I caught up with singer-songwriter Luke La Volpe and DJ/producer Christian Rogers ahead of our Rhythms for Relief Gaza fundraising gig. We chatted about how summer’s been so far, music, the Oasis world tour, TV series, holidays, festivals, and more. RHYTHMS FOR RELIEF GAZA FUNDRAISER:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rhythmsforrelief/1763703 PODCAST INFOSpotify: https://open.spo...

Mark Sharp & The Bicycle Thieves are a Scottish band who’ve been making serious moves in the UK music scene. Their 2023 album Unmask The Circus went to number one in the Scottish albums chart, and they’ve built a loyal following through hard graft, strong songs, and big live energy. In this episode we talk about everything from touring and recording to songwriting influences, favourite TV show...

Ross Anderson is a public speaker and consultant specialising in wellbeing sciences and human optimisation. With a background in psychology, Ross is a member of the British Psychological Society and the European Union of Sleep Research Societies. Through his project, Beyond Baseline , he helps individuals and organisations achieve lasting personal and professional transformation, working with majo...

Luke La Volpe is an award-winning singer-songwriter with a Scottish number one single under his belt. In this episode, we dive into all things music—his creative process, plans for an album, and much more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326 Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.ama...

Brian Hyslop is a professional MMA fighter and mental fortitude coach. In this episode, we discuss his life, travels, fighting career, time in prison, mental fortitude, and much more. INFO Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj...⁠ Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...⁠ Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Part...⁠ Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/j-xYDDoI0Oc?si=...

Marcel Vogel is a DJ, producer, and record label owner based in Amsterdam. In this episode, we discuss his musical inspirations, the story behind his label Lumberjacks in Hell , and what makes Amsterdam so special. INFO Spotify: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj... Apple: ⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Part... Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠http...

Dictator are a four-piece indie-pop band that have been making waves in the British music scene in recent years. They recently supported Young Fathers and picked up the award for Best Alternative Rock Band at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards. In this episode, we're joined by the band's frontman, Michael Campbell, to discuss all things music. We dive into the history of the band, their...

DJ Dribbler/For Mankind is a renowned DJ and author, who currently holds a residency at the legendary Pikes Hotel in Ibiza. In this episode we discuss the seminal early 90's Edinburgh club night 'Pure'; his experiences touring Europe with Orbital; his life and DJing adventures in New York and Ibiza; as well as his book Harry's Kebabs and much more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotif...

Cammy Donnelly is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who competes on the biggest stages in the world of submission grappling. In this episode we discuss his journey into martial arts, his new gym in Glasgow, as well his time training over seas along side some of the most accomplished athletes in the sport. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/po...

Mark Ewen is one of the most exciting up-and-coming professional mixed martial artists in the U.K. today. In this episode, we discuss Mark's journey into fighting, as well as his mindset, visualisation, meditation, and much more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id17094953...

Man Power is a DJ, producer, record label owner and promoter from the north east of England. In this episode we discuss the importance of club culture and community within the electronic music scene, as well as his career, musical aliases/projects, and much more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-...

Van Damn is a DJ, producer, promoter and podcaster from Arbroath, Scotland. In this episode we discuss how he got into music, his recent success on BBC Radio 1, lock down live streaming, hosting the B2B podcast and much more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326 Amazo...

Illyus & Barrientos are a DJ and production duo who have reached worldwide success in the last decade. In this episode we discuss how the boys came together, tales from behind the booth, the club scene in the United States, and much more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Amazon: ⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Part... Yo...

Kieran Smith is a retired professional boxer with a record of 19 wins and 2 losses. He is the former WBC International Super Welterweight champion, 6 x amateur Scottish boxing Champion, 2 x amateur British boxing champion, and also represented Scotland at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. In this episode, we discuss his career in boxing, the sacrifices he made for the sport, his plans for the future, a...

Hunter Mitchell is a DJ, record collector, promoter, and one-half of one of the most well respected underground dance labels/DJ duos in the UK today ‘Craigie Knowes’. In this episode we discuss his introduction to dance music, his long-running club night Groovement, the birth of Craigie Knowes, the art of DJing, touring, Football, and more. Spotify: ⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj... Appl...

Ruaridh Crighton is an Edinburgh-based artist specialising in abstract portraits and figures with realism. In this episode, we discuss his background, inspirations, creative process, his travels, an average day in the life of Rudog, and much more. PODCAST INFO: Spotify: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj... Apple: ⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/p...

Yogi Haughton is regarded by many as the man who brought house and techno to Scotland in the mid-80s. In this episode, we discuss Yogi's lifelong passion for music, his journey as a DJ, partying, and record collecting, from the northern soul scene, to the early days of house music in Scotland. We also discuss Yogi's thoughts on the electronic music scene today, and why clubbing is serious...

Aera is an electronic music producer, DJ, and label owner. His tracks and DJ sets have soundtracked dance floors around the world. In this episode we chat about his creative process in the studio, the importance of reaching a state of flow while being creative, as well as his introduction to dance music and more. PODCAST INFO: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=4c07fa...

Simon Bays is a DJ and promoter and heads up both the 'Alien Communications' and 'Space Dust' record labels. In this episode, we discuss his love of vinyl, his musical inspirations, how he got started in dance music, and more. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:57 Introduction to dance music, Newcastle and student nights 00:10:08 Underground club bookings, the London club scene, and starting par...

From residencies on mid-1990s North and East London pirate radio stations, to touring the DJ booths of some of the world’s greatest clubs as a result of his widely praised "Deep House" releases in the 2010s, Alexis Raphael has been involved in electronic music for 3 decades. His seminal London club night Creche, which has been running for coming on 15 years, has become a raving instituti...