Podcasts by Music Talk : Music Industry Interviews, Advice and tips for DJs & Producers
Music Talk is a Podcast by Grahame Farmer, Data Transmission. Grahame loads this podcast with tips for DJs and also motivation. The podcast will also feature music industry interviews with artists, label owners, promoters and music industry heads.
Now in season 3, we've cover loads of topics from Spotify, Getting music signed to labels, and motivation. I've spoken to lawyers, promoters and record label owners all whilst trying to bring the inner workings of the music industry. Finally, I've talked about my own triumphs and failures along the way.
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Music Talk 082 - Elijah chats Yellow Squares & Instagram from 2023-11-25T07:00
I’m excited today, as we welcome Elijah to my Twitch stream! Elijah is a London-based writer, DJ, artist manager, and co-founder of the iconic record label, Butterz. He writes daily on sustaina...
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Music Talk 081 - How to Get Signed to Prime Society Records with GAWP from 2023-11-24T07:00
In this video, I welcome GAWP the owner of Prime Society records to the stream! We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos submitted live for the label on my Twitch stream l...
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Music Talk 080 - How to get signed to Ultra with Annie Birkeland from 2023-11-23T07:00
I’m excited today, to welcome the Head of UK Ultra Records! Annie Birkeland joined Ultra Music back in 2017 where started up the EU Marketing Division. After the Ultra Music 2021 acquisition, U...
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Music Talk 079 - Student Spotlight interview with Notorious Lynch from 2023-11-22T07:00
I’m excited today, as we welcome one of my course members from The Artist Blueprint for a student spotlight special, Notorious Lynch joined the course in 2021 and has been building ever since. ...
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Music Talk 078 - Interviewing Barry Ashworth (Dub Pistols) from 2023-11-21T07:00
I’m excited today, as we welcome Legendary party-starters Dub Pistols to the stream who have released their new album Frontline via Cyclone Records. This notorious touring band are bringing th...
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Music Talk 077 - How to get Signed to DeVice with René LaVice from 2023-11-20T07:00
In this podcast, I welcome René LaVice the owner of DeVice records to the stream! We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos submitted live for the label on my Twitch stream...
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Music Talk 076 - Unleash Twitch DJ Secrets with LaVonda Rocks from 2023-11-19T07:00
LaVonda Rocks Is a DJ Twitch streamer, Youtuber and Twitch Coach. She teaches you how to grow your DJ stream, brand, twitch community, and Twitch revenue stream. If you want to learn how to bec...
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Music Talk 075 - Unleash Your House Music Potential with Devon James from 2023-11-18T07:00
I’m excited today, After a lifetime spent in and around the music industry, soaking up the influences of legends across genres and flexing his musical muscles in all corners of the dance world, ...
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Music Talk 074 - How to Get Signed to Darude's 'Vibing Out' Record Label from 2023-11-17T07:00
In this podcast, I welcome Darude the owner of Vibing Out Records to the stream! We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos submitted live for the label on my Twitch stream ...
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Music Talk 073 - Master the Art of NFT Record Labels Unleash Acutek's Secrets! from 2023-11-16T07:00
I’m excited today, to welcome the Acutek to my Music Talk Interview Series Acutek is a Techno Artist from the rural highlands of Scotland. An ambassador for Scottish nightlife, the ‘Flick’ fron...
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Music Talk 072 - Interviewing MistaJam from 2023-11-15T07:00
I’m SUPER excited today, to be joined by my lovely friend, MistaJam for a long interview!! Most of you probably know him from his energetic DJ sets or a Radio presenter from his time at Radio ...
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Music Talk 071 - Spinnin' Records A&R Session with Kody from 2023-11-14T07:00
In this podcast, I chat with Chris Kody, one-half of UK House music royalty Leftwing | Kody & A&R for Spinnin’ Records. We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos su...
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Music Talk 070 - Interviewing R&S Records founder Renaat Vandepapeliere from 2023-11-13T07:00
R&S Records founder Renaat Vandepapeliere discusses 40 Years of the label. R&S Records is a label which has over three decades established a reputation for forward-thinking electronica –...
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Music Talk 069 - Interviewing Steve 'Disco' Newsome from 2023-11-12T07:00
In this podcast, I chatted with DJ & Twitch Streamer Steve 'Disco' Newsome. We spoke in depth about running a successful Twitch stream business, how the platform works, best practic...
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Music Talk 068 - How to get signed to Tough Love's 'Get Twisted' Records from 2023-11-11T07:00
In this podcast, I welcome Tough Love to the stream the owner of Get Twisted Records to my Twitch stream! We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos submitted for Get Twiste...
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Music Talk 067 - Interviewing Samuel Roukin (Ghost) from 2023-11-10T07:00
In this podcast, I chat with the Ghost from Call of Duty actor, DJ & Producer Samuel Roukin We chat in-depth about his acting career to date, music production and DJ’ing. We delve deep into...
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Music Talk 066 - Doc Brown UnLearn A&R Session from 2023-11-09T07:00
In this podcast, I chat with Miami-based DJ, Producer & UnLearn:Records Label head Doc Brown and too listen to demos submitted live on my twitch stream. We chatted in depth about running a ...
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Music Talk 065 - Interviewing Todd Terry & Steve Mac from 2023-11-08T07:00
I’m excited today, as we welcome as we have a double header of guests! Firstly we have Grammy Award-nominated DJ/Producer Todd Terry has been engulfed in dance music since he first started lis...
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Music Talk 064 - Get signed to Nervous Records with Carly Foxx from 2023-11-07T07:00
In this podcast, I welcome back Carly Foxx to the stream who has joined as A&R for Nervous Records! We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos submitted live for Nervous...
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Music Talk 063 - Student Spotlight Interview with P.WE from 2023-11-06T07:00
Hailing from the U.K, Mancunian talent P.WE developed a love for underground house music during his early clubbing day's in legendary venues such as Sankeys and The Warehouse Project.
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Music Talk 062 - How to get signed to Black Seven Music from 2023-11-05T07:00
In this podcast, I welcome Brodyr (Owners) and Chris (A&R) from Black Seven Music to the stream! We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and listen to demos submitted live for the label ...
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Music Talk 061 - How to Run House Music Record Labels With Graham Sahara from 2023-11-04T07:00
In this podcast, I chat with Multi award-winning DJ/producer, Pacha Ibiza resident & Label Manager for a whole host of record labels, Graham Sahara. Graham has left his mark on clubs for ov...
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Music Talk 060 - How to Make Drum & Bass with DJ RAP from 2023-11-03T07:00
In this podcast, I welcome DJ RAP the founder & CEO of Propa Talent, we chat all things music production, DJing and listen to demos submitted for Propa Talent on my Twitch stream live. DJ R...
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Music Talk 058 - How to make a House Music album with Demuir from 2023-11-02T07:00
Demuir has maintained his stay at the forefront of the house scene, pushing out releases on stellar labels, and heavily touring, his funk laden sound is always centred around a certain soul emot...
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Music Talk 057 - 30 Years Behind the Decks An Interview with DJ Paul Sawyer from 2023-11-01T07:00
Celebrating a landmark anniversary, Paul Sawyer will release 30 Years a DJ in February 2023: a thirty-track collection of original productions and remixes from a truly remarkable career. To coin...
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Music Talk 056 - How To Get Signed To Stashed with DJ SKT from 2023-10-31T07:00
In this podcast, I chat with UK House royalty DJ & Producer DJ SKT. We chat all things music production, DJ’ing and to listen to demos submitted live on my twitch stream. We chatted in dept...
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Music Talk 055 - How to get signed to Another Rhythm with Joanna Phillips from 2023-10-30T07:00
For my International Women’s Day special, Joanna Phillips is Label Manager for Another Rhythm Records chatted Music Marketing, Tiktok, and Instagram Reels for DJs & Music Producers. Founded...
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Music Talk 054 - Student Spotlight with Wait For Me from 2023-10-29T07:00
How WAIT FOR ME grew his profile to SIGN to his target Record Labels. My course members from The Artist Blueprint, Wait For Me joined me to chat about growing his DJ profile, Soundcloud Growth f...
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Music Talk 053 - Interviewing Jean-Michel Jarre from 2023-10-28T06:00
In this interview, I spoke to the godfather of electronic music Jean-Michel Jarre. Jean-Michel Jarre has always been a futurist in his field. Throughout his illustrious career, the composer, pe...
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Music Talk 052 - How to get Signed to Crosstown Rebellion & get a Hï Ibiza Residency - Critsina Lazic from 2023-10-27T06:00
In this interview, I spoke to the Deep Minimal producer, Crosstown Rebels signed & resident DJ and Shesaid. So ambassador Cristina Lazic. Cristina who is a member of my ‘Artist Blueprint’ ...
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Music Talk 051 - Social Media Masterclass with Rhys Jackson from 2023-10-26T06:00
In this interview, I spoke to the T in Techno founder & social media expert Rhys Jackson. Rhys gives plenty of insight into how he uses different strategies for different social apps, artis...
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Music Talk 050 - Social Media Masterclass with DJ RAP from 2023-10-25T06:00
In this interview, I spoke to the legendary UK Drum & Bass producer, mix engineer, record label owner, show producer and now social media expert, DJ Rap. DJ Rap gives plenty of insight into...
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Music Talk 049 - Mental Health Advice for DJ's & Producers with Ian Hurst (WE ARE HUMMINGBIRD) from 2023-10-24T06:00
In this interview, I spoke to Ian Hurst from We Are Hummingbird,
We Are Hummingbird is a non-profit Mental Health awareness organisation. A community of music lovers who have united to ...
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Music Talk 048 - Junior Sanchez Talks About Using Samples Creatively from 2023-10-23T06:00
In this Video I chatted with American House music DJ & Producer Junior Sanchez. We spoke at length about how to use samples creatively, production techniques and how to collab with artists o...
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Music Talk 047 - Writing Dance Music Vocal Toplines with The Melody Men from 2023-10-22T06:00
The Melody Men can cover every vocal style from Rap and ragamuffin to soul diva and indie songstress. This is all done with exceptional recording and production skills. This talented duo has l...
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Music Talk 046 - What is Dolby Atmos with Ralf Kollman from 2023-10-21T06:00
What is Dolby Atmos? In this video I chat to Ralf Kollman of Mobilee records about the platform, how it works, how it was used to create Rodriguez Jr. album. We also chat about Mobilee Records, ...
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Music Talk 045 - Interviewing Steve Parry & Dave Seaman (Selador) from 2023-10-20T06:00
In this video, I speak to Steve Paryy & Dave Seaman of Selador Recordings. We chat all things running a record label, finding talent, running label parties, how to get signed in the industry...
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Music Talk 044 - Total A&R Session with Charlie Tee from 2023-10-19T06:00
In this interview, I spoke to House & techno DJ, D&B DJ, Broadcaster, presenter, writer, label head, and now the 1st female host of the BBC Radio 1 Drum & Bass show Charlie Tee. We c...
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Music Talk 043 - NFT's For DJ's & Producers with Plastician from 2023-10-18T06:00
In this interview, I chat with Dubstep & Grime DJ, Producer & Terrorhythm label owner Plastician. He gave a deep dive insight into NFTs and the function they can have for DJ''s &...
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Music Talk 042 - How to utilise Spotify Playlists with Paul Hazendonk from 2023-10-17T06:00
In this interview, I chat about Manual Music head honcho Paul Hazendonk. He gives great advice on Spotify playlists, how to build relationships with people who run big playlists and how to declu...
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Music Talk 041 - How to Run A Tech House Label with Beth Lydi from 2023-10-16T06:00
In the interview I chat with Beth Lydi, SNOE label owner, we dive deep into running a successful record label, music production and more!
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Music Talk 040 - NOID A&R Session with Heider from 2023-10-15T06:00
In this interview I spoke to Tech House Producer & NOID Label Head Heider about music production, running a successful label and events, how to get better results in Spotify and to listen to...
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Music Talk 039 - How To Make Live Techno with Saytek Live from 2023-10-14T06:00
In this interview, I chat with the Techno artist Saytek Live. We discuss his setup and his approach to producing music, and his innovative use of technology to produce his masterclass of live sh...
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Music Talk 038 - How To Find Vocalists with J. Worra from 2023-10-13T06:00
J. Worra has had an impressive career to date, earning recognition from tastemaker outlets across the globe, including Insomniac, DJ Mag and Mixmag. Her skills as a DJ, and talent in the studio ...
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Music Talk 037 - How To Run A Successful Record Label with Glen Horsborough from 2023-10-12T06:00
In this video I chat with the Label Head of the successful label 'Let There Be House' Glen Horsborough. We chat about what it takes to start and run a successful label and event series, ...
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Music Talk 036 - How To Get Signed To Truesoul - Drumcode Records with Fred Lenix from 2023-10-11T06:00
The Brazilian-born Turkey-based producer bubbled to attention with impressive cuts on Ellum Audio, led by ‘The Rails’, before following up with his second release on Ellum, on Pig&Dan’s Elev...
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Music Talk 035 - How to DJ on Twitch with Lizzie Curious from 2023-10-09T06:00
In this video, I chat with Lizzie Curious about her journey and experiences of DJing on Twitch, we chat about building a Twitch community, we talk about growing Twitch subscribers and she gives ...
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Music Talk 034 - Interviewing DJ Spen from 2023-10-08T06:00
In this interview I chat with House legend DJ Spen, this is a super insightful look into the House music scene, record label management, DJ'ing, Producing and everything that's in betwee...
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Music Talk 033 - Futurebound chats how being consistent helps cut through the noise of the Music Industry from 2023-10-07T06:00
In this interview I chatted to UK Drum & Bass producer, DJ & Viper Label owner Futurebound about being consistent to cut through the noise of the music industry, the importance of radio ...
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Music Talk 032 - Maxinne chats about releasing her 'Red Alert' Album with Toolroom Records from 2023-10-06T15:58
Maxinne chats about releasing her 'Red Alert' Album with Toolroom Records Toolroom’s leading Lady Maxinne is set to return to the label with her long-awaited and much anticipated debut ...
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Music Talk 031 - Huxley Chats How To Get Signed to ULTRA from 2023-10-05T06:00
In this interview, I chatted to UK producer & DJ Huxley about how to get signed to some of the biggest record labels in Dance music (Toolroom, Defected, Ultra) staying true to your artistic ...
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Music Talk 030 - How to DJ on Twitch with Doc Brown from 2023-10-04T06:00
In this podcast, I chat with Doc Brown the founder of Un:Learn Records and Twitch streamer. Firmly rooted in the underground, Doc’s unique sound has crossover appeal and is demanded not only by ...
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Music Talk 059 - Student Spotlight with Ares Carter from 2023-10-03T06:00
In this podcast, I chat with New York-born and raised DJ & Producer Ares Carter. His single “Faking” on Spinnin’ Records amassed over 3 Million streams to date, he’s released with Perfect ...
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Music Talk 029 - How to make Liquid Drum & Bass with Etherwood from 2023-10-02T06:00
In this podcast, I chat with Liquid Drum & Bass producer 'Etherwood'. We chat deep into liquid drum and bass production techniques, working closely with the record label Hospital Rec...
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Music Talk 028 - Interviewing Bondax from 2023-10-01T06:00
In this podcast, I chat with Bondax about their musical journey, music production techniques and navigating the music industry and more! This is a super fun chat with the lads!
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Music Talk 027 - Stop Using Vocal Sample Packs with Vanilla Ace from 2023-09-30T06:00
In this interview, I chat with Vanilla Ace, London-based DJ, Producer & Wyldcard Records label owner. We had a lengthy chat about producers using Vocal sample packs and why they shouldn...
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Music Talk 026 - Interview with Newly Appointed VP of Marketing Susanne Hazendonk (Spinnin' Records) from 2023-09-29T06:00
In this interview I spoke to the newly appointed Vice President Of Marketing of Spinnin’ Records Susanne Hazendonk. The in-depth discussion included strategies for making and breaking acts in th...
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Music Talk 025 - How to Start a Record Label Properly with Nick Sadler from 2023-09-28T06:00
Do you want to start your own record label? In this video, Nick Sadler author of 'The Label Machine', a successful record label owner & management industry expert joined my stream ...
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Music Talk 024 - How to make Deep House & Minimal with James Dexter from 2023-09-27T06:00
In this interview I spoke to Minimal House Producer & Label Head James Dexter for a masterclass in how to make Minimal house music, he delves deep into his production processes, the importan...
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Music Talk 023 - Andy Dean - Is this technology going to revolutionise Artist Revenues from Gigs from 2023-09-26T06:00
In this video i chat with Andy Dean, DJ Producer and CEO of TagMix. We chat all things TagMix, how the software came about, how it works and what the main goal is to achieve with the software! <...
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Music Talk - 022 - How To Make A Techno Album WIth Steve Bug from 2023-09-25T06:00
In this Video I chat with German Techno producer, DJ & label owner of Poker Flat Recordings Steve Bug. We chat about writing Techno music for albums, software vs hardware synths and plugins,...
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Music Talk - 021 - How To Get Signed To Toolroom Records with Pete Griffiths from 2023-09-24T06:00
In this interview I spoke to one of the Toolroom Academy lead tutors Pete Griffiths, We chatted about his journey through dance music, how he started at Toolroom, becoming an A&R for Toolroo...
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Music Talk 020 - False Relation Chat's DRUM & BASS PRODUCTION from 2023-09-23T06:00
In this interview, I chat with False Relation about her journey in the industry, Liquid Drum & BassMusic production tips, We also delve into his work as a tutor & mentor for 'Educati...
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Music Talk 019 - Nurve Chat's DRUM & BASS PRODUCTION Courses - Education & Bass Tutor from 2023-09-22T06:00
Do you want to make Drum & Bass like the pro's? In this interview, I chat to Nurve about his history spanning making Grime, Dubstep & Drum & Bass, Music production tips, and how...
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Music Talk 018 - How to make HARD Techno with Slam from 2023-09-21T06:00
In this video, I chat with SLAM about all things TECHNO, we deep dove into the music production processes used in making Hard Techno, running a successful record label & festival, and the in...
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Music Talk 017 - How to DJ on Twitch with Frank Fragger from 2023-09-20T06:00
In this video, I chat to Frank Fragger about his journey and experiences of DJing on Twitch, we chat about building a twitch community, we talk about growing twitch subscribers and he gives some...
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Music Talk 016 - DJ Rae Chats About Her creative Process For Writing Toplines from 2023-09-19T06:00
DJ Rae explains her creative process for writing top-lines, her production practises, how artists should approach working with vocalists, how to get the best out of a vocal writing session, maki...
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Music Talk 015 - GotSome Chats how getting Radio play can elevate your career from 2023-09-18T06:00
In this interview I chatted to UK DJ & Producer GotSome about cutting through the noise in the music industry, the importance of radio play, how to get your music to radio DJ's, producin...
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Music Talk 014 - Anelisa Lamola, Carly Wilford, Ali Story & Essel Chat Releases & Music Production & more from 2023-09-17T06:00
Love & Other Team Anelisa Lamola, Carly Wilford, Ali Story & Essel chat releases, music production, how to make commercial house music, how to send demos to record labels, house music pr...
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Music Talk 013 - Avision Chats How to Get Signed & Music Production from 2023-09-16T06:00
New school techno pioneer Avision released his debut album ‘In My Mind’ on Ellum Audio at the end of 2021. Avision grew up around the rich club culture of New York City and is now part of a new...
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Music Talk 012 - Sigala Chats How to Get Multiple UK Number One's from 2023-09-15T06:00
In this interview, I chatted to massive UK talent Sigala about producing multiple UK hit records, production techniques for mainstream Dance Pop & Piano House, his new album, working with hu...
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Music Talk 011 - Acoustics Masterclass with Andrew Goldberg from 2023-09-14T06:00
In this interview, I chatted with the head of product at Adam Audio 'Andrew Goldberg', this was a super interesting chat as he deep dove into acoustics of sound, how monitors work, corre...
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Music Talk 010 - LABEL LAB - Mark Radford of Audio Rehab A&R Session from 2023-09-13T06:00
In this video, London Based producer, DJ & Label Owner Mark Radford joined me for a Live A&R demo listening session for his Label ‘Audio Rehab’. We also chat about the sound of Audio Reh...
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Music Talk 009 - Interviewing John Newman from 2023-09-12T06:00
In this video, I chat with UK hitmaker, singer-songwriter & producer John Newman. We discuss what it takes to write decent top lines for your music, he delves in-depth into his techniques an...
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Music Talk 008 - How to Write Club Ready House Music with IlLyus & Barrientos from 2023-09-11T06:00
In this interview, I spoke to acclaimed Scottish DJ's & Producers Illyus & Barrientos, With stellar releases such as ‘Shout’, ‘So Serious’ and ‘M.E.A’ on Toolroom Records, plus relea...
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Music Talk 007 - How to Make Techno with Spektre from 2023-09-10T06:00
In this interview I spoke to Techno producers, DJ’s, Live act & ’Respekt Records’ label owners Spektre. We chatted in depth about music production techniques, running a successful record la...
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Music Talk 006 - Make You Move Records A&R Session with Devstar & Timmy P from 2023-09-09T06:00
In this interview, I spoke to UK House Producers & Make you move records Label Heads Devstar & Timmy P about music production, running a successful label, how to get progress in the indu...
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Music Talk 005 - How to get signed to Axtone with Edd Thomas from 2023-09-08T06:00
In this interview I spoke to Edd Thomas the label manager for Axtone about all things Axtone and to listen to demos submitted live on my twitch stream. We chatted in depth about running a succe...
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Music Talk 004 - 10 years of Innocent Music with Aney F from 2023-09-07T06:00
In this interview Slovenian DJ, Producer & Label owner ‘ANEY F’ joined me to chat about 10 years of his label ‘Innocent Music’, the album he created to celebrate the huge milestone, we also ...
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Music Talk 003 - Sydney Blu Chats Equality For Female, Trans, Non Binary & Minorities In The Music Industry from 2023-09-06T06:00
In this interview, I chatted to Canadian producer & DJ Sydney Blu about her 23by23 campaign which is fighting for equality for the Female, Trans & Non-Binary communities within the Dance...
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Music Talk 002 - How to get a UK Number 1 with Adam Griffin from Perfect Havoc from 2023-09-05T06:00
In this podcast, I chat to Adam Griffin, co founder of Perfect Havoc The London-based independent record label, Perfect Havoc celebrated its 5th anniversary in 2020. Also a management agency wit...
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Music Talk 001 - Mark Knight 'Untold Business' Album listen and Interview from 2023-09-04T14:48:11
In this podcast I chat to Mark Knight the head honcho of Toolroom Records for an album listen-through, we deep dive into the production and artistry behind the album!
Toolroom founder and...
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083 - Nico Perez (CEO of Mixcloud) from 2020-11-23T10:30:16
Nico Perez is a co-founder of Mixcloud.com. He graduated from Cambridge University with a Masters in Engineering and has worked for multinational companies in b...
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082 - Barry Ashworth from Dub Pistols from 2020-11-16T14:52:15
Dub Pistols ‘Addict’ is the eighth studio album from the highly respected group. The record promises a melting pot of dubwise sensibility, junglist riddims and feel-good party anthems. It is alr...
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081 - Bjorn Niclas (Music Streaming on the Blockchain) from 2020-10-26T19:24:34
Bjorn Niclas is a seasoned music and music-tech industry veteran with over fifteen years in the music space. His previous ventures include artist and tour management, a record label (Spundae bla...
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080 - Andrew Leese (Digital Marketing Strategist) chat Social Media for DJs & Producers from 2020-10-19T19:48:57
For the past decade, Andrew Leese has created and executed marketing campaigns with leading artists, labels, news publications and conferences in the electronic music industry.
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079 - Rob Made from Champion Records from 2020-10-13T09:48:31
Legendary British label Champion Records celebrates its landmark 35th anniversary. They are celebrating with a limited edi...
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078 - Mr C. from 2020-10-05T18:17:48
Superfreq boss, UK legend Mr.C is a veteran of the tech-house scene, (real name Richard West) has repped some of the scene’s biggest labels, wi...
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077 - Robbie Murch from the Identification of Music Group from 2020-09-29T07:50:36
This week on the BOOST Podcast, it's a Brighton Music Conference special which happens this week 1st & 2nd October.
This year BMC is a Virtual Conference due to the restriction...
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076 - Ben Bowler from SendMusic from 2020-09-21T21:05:56
Age 27 and already a tech entrepreneur (as you know, he built live DJ streaming service, Chew.tv, into a 500k community and sold it to BandLab)...
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075 - Ardalan from 2020-09-07T06:57:13
In 2019, Ardalan released his ‘Mr. Good’ LP, via DIRTYBIRD, who to Ardalan is more of a second family than it is his ...
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074 - Evan Sacks from SongStats / 1001Tracklists from 2020-07-06T16:26:37
The team behind 1001Tracklists announces the launch of Songstats, a cross-platform music analytics service for artists, labels, and industry professionals. Songstats is a mobile...
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073 - In conversation with... Jody Wisternoff from 2020-06-29T06:00
Bristol and Way Out West legend Jody Wisternoff's new studio album, 'Nightwhisper' (his first in eight years) was released May 1 on Anjunadeep. It was recorded at his home studio in Bristol.
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072 - In conversation with... Spartaque from 2020-06-22T12:34:21
Standing as one of Ukraine's biggest techno exports, Codex Recordings & Listen
071 - Pete Bott (Deuce & Charger) from Sound Advice (Legal) LLP from 2020-06-15T06:00
Following a successful career as an artist, writer and producer with Warner/679 signed electro act Heads We Dance, Pete Bott gained a master’s degree in law and qualified as a solicitor in 2012....
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070 - Marbs, Desert Hearts co-founder from 2020-06-08T06:00
Marbs, Desert Hearts co-founder.
Marbs has reached a new peak in his career over the past year, which culminated in him launching Desert Hearts subsidiary, Desert Hearts Black, with ...
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069 - In Conversation with Wehbba from 2020-06-01T14:30:22
Brazilian DJ and producer Wehbba’s creative aspirations seem to grow day by day and following a series of globally impactful single and EP releases on the circuit’s leading label, Drumcode, he n...
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068 - Running A Business In A Disrupted World with The Everyday Agency from 2020-03-26T07:29:39
The Everyday Agency (TEA) are a global music and events marketing and branding agency who have recently developed a new easy...
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067 - In Conversation with Doorly from 2020-03-16T14:29:15
Now entering his 20th Year as a DJ & Music Producer, Doorly has established an untouchable reputation in the industry with releases across the Cajual & Relief Labels, Dirtybird, Hot Crea...
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066 - In conversation with Alexis Raphael (chatting record labels, production, hardware and industry tips) from 2020-03-04T12:34:25
Alexis Raphael came to prominence in 2011 with his seminal track ‘Spaceship’ & 'I Know' and followed with a series of lush, sexy and warm house records that gained universal praise and put A...
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065 - Jorge Meehan and Brian Murphy from JBM Events chat event promotion and touring events from 2020-02-24T20:14:25
In only one year, Jorge Meehan and Brian Murphy’s JBM Events have established themselves as one of the country's foremost party promoters and draw on over 20 years of experience of hosting event...
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064 - A round-table discussion with Summer-ized Sessions (planning a tour hosted by Anish) from 2020-02-12T17:04:50
Today, on the BOOST podcast - I hand over the reigns to our Data Transmission reporter Anish Karir to chat organising a tour with Summer-ized Sessions.
Anish invited the guys and gals fro...
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063 - Lydia Laws chats Public Relations (PR) for Artists from 2020-02-11T06:12:46
Lydia Laws is the founder and director of Lydia Laws PR (LLPR), an international boutique PR and communications agency specialising in one of her chief passions, electronic music (and also incre...
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062 - Artist Management with Jack Broom (Elevate Artists) from 2020-02-03T18:22:48
Back in his university days, the progression to artist management was a natural one for Jack. His first foray into artist management began back in 2011 when he co-founded Evolved Artists represe...
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061 - The 10,000 streams podcast - Motivation & Goals for 2020 from 2020-01-28T09:06:28
Welcome to BOOST Podcast, with me, Grahame Farmer.
For the past 2 years, I’ve been giving out Tips to DJs via my Instagram @grahamefarmer since then we set up our BOOST 1to1 Coaching serv...
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060 - The History of Nervous Records from 2020-01-15T21:32:26
As one of the longest standing independent record labels in the US, Nervous Records has built its reputation through a willingness to take chances on new sounds and new producers.
The lab...
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059 - Getting yourself more coverage in Blogs, Press & Influencers from 2020-01-14T11:36:47
Today on the BOOST Podcast, I look at Tips for getting yourself Press
There are even more ways in 2020 to get yourself, your music, your label more exposure across the world. From t...
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058 - In Conversation with Will Clarke from 2020-01-08T21:33:46
An instantly recognizable DJ with his unique style and a one-of-a-kind beard, Will Clarke has solidified his place in dance music with hits like ‘Booty Percolatin’, ‘Techno (Not Techno)’ and rec...
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057 - The 20 in 20 Challenge for 2020, Setting Goals and achieving more in 2020 from 2020-01-06T16:25:12
Welcome to the First BOOST Podcast of 2020!
Today is the first day back in the office after the two week Christmas break. I hope you all had a great festive period and wo...
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056 - Event Promotion with Evvnt CEO Richard Green from 2019-12-16T16:58:30
Richard Green is founder and CEO at Evvnt, a global events marketing business. Established in 2012, the company publishes events on a network of event listing sites, offering its services in ove...
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055 - Reprezent Radio station manager Adrian Newman chats about Radio from 2019-12-11T15:49:18
Reprezent Radio, one of the country's most reputable stations, which started out as a one-month broadcast back in 2009.
Created and curated by young Londoners (all presenters are 25 or un...
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054 - Chris Smith / Shiny Objects chats running OM Records, Running Venues & Session Musicians from 2019-12-05T12:04:34
Christopher Smith a.k.a. Shiny Objects releases ‘Intermittent Soul’ on October 4th on Om Records. The album is the second of a two-part project (following ‘Intermittent Dreams’)...
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053 - Andy Stanton from 33 chats Promoting Events, Managing Artists and Ibiza from 2019-12-03T14:50:26
Andy Stanton, Owner of 33 and Manager of artists including Late Replies and NinetyOne. Andy has been in the industry for about 10 years now as a party go-er and has been throwing events si...
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052 - Santé chats about running a label, tips for producers and hardware from 2019-11-28T21:20:05
Dynamic, seasoned and constantly in-demand Santé excels in every aspect of his career, whether he’s igniting dancefloors across the world or producing a diverse discography full of hits and runn...
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051 - How is Ballantine’s True Music in educating a new generation of clubbers? from 2019-11-26T08:17:55
Ballantine’s Scotch Whisky has announced the launch of The True Music Series Clubs Collec...
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050 - In conversation with Cheyne Christian from 2019-11-22T18:05:34
Cheyne Christian is a DJ and producer with an innate talent for house music.
Immersed in the halcyon days of New York house music, he held residencies at the legendary cl...
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049 - Laren Agius walks me through Beatport Link from 2019-11-20T08:37:08
Built with the company’s ‘for DJs, by DJs’ ethos, the current beta version of Beatport LINK<...
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048 - DJ Lady Eliza talks about DJing Abroad, Women's DJ Retreats and Groups from 2019-11-18T17:02:10
Based in the French Alps, DJ Lady Eliza has toured around professionally since leaving the UK in 2013 playing an abundance of Apres-Ski events, bars, nightclubs and festivals. Listen
047 - In conversation, creation with Beardyman from 2019-11-12T17:06:27
Award-winning multi-vocalist, producer and comedian Beardyman has returned from a hiatus.
Beardyman’s rise to success began with him winning the UK Beatbox Champio...
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046 - Halcyon Nightclub's Creative Director Jojo Walker chat about creating a venue in San Francisco from 2019-11-08T09:24:24
JoJo Walker runs her own music and events consultancy; Walker Management. One of her current focuses is her role as Creative Director for San Francisco's newest venue, Halcyon, overseeing all cr...
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045 - David Guetta gives his tips for Producers from 2019-11-08T08:48:35
The legend David Guetta (Jack Back) gives us 5 things EVERY Producer Needs to Know. I met up with David during Amsterdam Dance Event for a very exciting interview. In this podcast we chat ...
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044 - Sally Freeman on Promotion, Publicity, Fans, Assets & more from 2019-10-11T13:49:05
Everything starts with a good track, but talent alone doesn’t get you anywhere. Without promotion no publicity, without publicity no fans, without fans no gigs nor buyers of your tracks. I speak...
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043 - Peak Performance & Wellbeing with Dan Gayle from 2019-10-10T07:57:13
Dan Gayle grew up partly in London and partly in Suffolk. He’s been running his own business as a coach since 2012, which was part-time initially, then left a 10-year career in finance behind to...
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042 - Mike Warner chats Spotify, Playlists, Voice and more from 2019-10-04T14:03:30
Mike Warner is an independent artist, curator and the go-to person when it comes to playlist strategies on music streaming services.
His book teaches artists at any level how to gro...
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041 - In Conversation with Danny Howard from 2019-10-03T19:00
In todays BOOST Podcast, I sit down with Radio 1's Danny Howard to chat about Radio 1, Dance Anthems, the re-birth of his label, Nothing Else Matters, Music and he gives his tips for artists/DJs...
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040 - Deron Delgado label manager for Dirtybird Records from 2019-10-01T07:16:16
With nearly 20 years experience in the Digital Music & Media environment in an entrepreneurial role, Deron Delgado has amassed an all-encompassing knowledge of music label management, digita...
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039 - Why you need an artist website with Jack Barham (Vibecast) from 2019-09-27T15:28:54
Today on my BOOST Podcast, I chat to Jack Barham from new DJ Website platform Vibecast. We chat about why you need a website as a DJ, the benefits of having one.
Vibecast is a...
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038 - 5000 Plays and my history from 2019-09-25T16:55:40
Today on the BOOST Podcast, we've hit 5000 plays!
So a massive thank you!
Today, I thought I'd chat about my journey, some of the stuff I've been through and some of the mis...
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037 - Ibiza Loves Ears, Joost Toast talks about protecting your ears from 2019-09-23T16:44:25
By celebrating life and producing loud sounds while doing so, we create a growing problem that affects many of us: music-induced hearing loss(MIHL) &&nbs...
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036 - How to get more PLAYS on Mixcloud from 2019-09-20T15:33:34
Welcome to the BOOST podcast with me, Grahame Farmer.
If this is the first time joining me on the podcast, it all started as part of 100 day challenge which was a need because i was procr...
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035 - Is content ID killing sampling? I chat to Kevin Mckay from 2019-09-18T17:40:08
In today's BOOST Podcast, I chat to Glasgow Underground head honcho Kevin Mckay to get his 3 things to know before starting a record label!
I also chat to Kevin about sampling, str...
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034 - Docklands Festival & Switch Southampton's Ryan Keary on promoting, getting gigs & more from 2019-09-16T16:49:26
Docklands Festival coming to Hogland's Park in Southampton on 28th September.
Dirtybox Promotions, the team behind the festival, will welcome an all-star electric mix ...
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033 - Being elrow creative director with Jo Vidler from 2019-09-09T06:00
IMS College is coming this weeks across 13th – 14th September in Malta, I’m hosting a special BOOST Breakfast at the event. The two summer camp is a two-day, intensive learning experience ...
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032 - Juany Bravo chats getting gigs in different countries, Djing and Music is 4 Lovers from 2019-09-05T15:28:17
Welcome to the BOOST podcast with me, Grahame Farmer.
If this is the first time joining me on the podcast, it all started as part of 100 day challenge which was a need because i was procr...
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031 - Sending demos to labels with George Smeddles from 2019-09-04T07:22:57
In todays BOOST podcast, I chat to George Smeddles about sending music to labels and he gives me his 5 tips. George Smeddles is a producer, DJ, & recently a label owner of Resonance Re...
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030 - I've Joined Tik Tok from 2019-09-03T20:35:23
Last weekend, I dived in to the new social media app - Tik Tok.
I’d downloaded it when it was formally musicall.y and been watching lots talk about it on Youtube and other blogs, been doi...
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029 - Carl Bee discuss IMS College, Sending Demos and the Malta Scene from 2019-08-29T16:17:14
IMS College is coming in just under two weeks across 13th – 14th September in Malta, I’m hosting a special BOOST Breakfast at the event. The two summer camp is a two-day, intensive learnin...
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028 - THE BIG 3 Months of 2019 are coming! from 2019-08-28T20:22:52
The BIG 3 Months of 2019 are coming!
In a few days it will be September. I see the next 3 months of this year as huge months and this podcast I breakdown why. I look at events that are co...
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027 - Steven Braines chats Artist Managing Maya Jane Coles and running 'He, She, They' from 2019-08-22T05:54:01
Today on the BOOST Podcast, I have a mammoth interview with the lovely Steven Braines. Steven is CEO and founder of The Weird & The Wonderful, a multi-discipline music and arts talent ...
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026 - Approaching a blogs for Content/Coverage from 2019-08-20T06:00
In today's BOOST podcast, I look at how to go about getting coverage from a Blog. I go through how to approach, how to look professional and how get what you're asking for right.
Bl...
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025 - Setting Goals as a DJ / Artist from 2019-08-19T12:31:07
One thing I speak to DJs about is #goals, this is really important for DJs. Its important for focus, where are you now and where do you want to get in to in the next 3/6/12 months.
Once y...
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024 - How to get DJ Gigs and Promote Events with Madame Electrifie, Jobi and Greg Costa 385 views from 2019-08-16T15:41:41
In today's podcast, I chat to Madame Electrifie, Jobi and Greg Costa at my HACK THE DJ event in Milton Keynes, which took place for International Women's Day on Friday 8th March. All three...
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023 - Jason Grishkoff from Submithub.com from 2019-08-14T19:52:32
Today, I’m joined by Jason Grishkoff from Submithub.com.
I’ve been learning loads about Spotify for my current series of YouTube tutorials and one of my new to...
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022 - Soldier to DJ Climpo, raising money for Combat Stress along the way from 2019-08-13T06:55:52
Today, I have an interview. It’s a story that interested me for a while, John Climpson (DJ Climpo) emailed me way back last year and I wanted to cover what he’s been doing but didn’t have the me...
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021 - A bad day turns out better - 8 hours of emotions in 8 mins (or so) from 2019-08-12T19:39:50
Today, I had scheduled a motivation podcast, which would have gone out first thing this morning and you might get that at some point down the line. I’ve pulled that one as I wasn’t persona...
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020 - Press Photos, what do you need as a DJ? from 2019-08-09T06:00
Today, I wanted to drill and talk about press photos
As an editor of a website, I get to see 100s if not 1000s of shots per month and year. As a label co-founder, we use press shots...
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019 - IMS College 2019 launches and this one includes me! from 2019-08-08T15:17:21
Today is an exciting today, its the launch of IMS College 2019 in Malta.
Last year I was invited to IMS College by the team at IMS big thanks firstly Ben, Inder, Katie, Danny and Mark for...
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018 - Social Media Checklist for DJs with Myradh Cormican from 2019-08-06T06:00
I chatted with Social Media Marketing Guru Myradh Cormican to discuss creating this Social media checklist for DJs at our Data Transmission presents HACK THE DJ event at Unit Nine on Internation...
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017 - When do you need an Artist Manager & What do they Do with Attilio Pugliese from 2019-08-05T15:03:18
In todays BOOST Podcast, I chat to Attilio Pugliese from Forward Motion Artists. Attilio manages acts such as Latmun, Detlef, Lee Foss, Carlo Lio, Nathan Barato and more.
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016 - John Gold from Hypeddit about Download Gates, Promoting Records and Email Databases from 2019-08-02T16:52:50
In todays BOOST Podcast, I chat to John Gold from Hypeddit.com. Hypeddit is a platform I absolutely love, i've used it for over 4 years and its helped me build fans on Soundcloud, YouTube,...
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015 - Social Media Gig Checklist from 2019-08-01T16:19:35
This is BOOST a podcast with me, Grahame Farmer. For the past 18 months, I’ve been giving out Tips to DJs via my Instagram @grahamefarmer since then we set up our BOOST 1to1 Coaching service, we...
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014 - Instagram Story Hacks from 2019-07-31T06:00
In todays BOOST Podcast, I chat about Instagram Stories. I'm finding great return in using 'Share to Stories', 'Stickers' and a few other hacks, so i thought i'd share a few with you today...
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013 - Blond:ish & Anstascia on Gig Preparation and Maximising Track Promotion from 2019-07-30T06:00
Today on BOOST, I'm still a little behind from last weeks trip to Nozstock, so i've pulled the audio from one of my favourite big questions on YouTube, last year at the DJ Awards I spoke to the ...
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012 - Monday Motivation, Time and 100 day challenge Update from 2019-07-29T06:00
Welcome to Monday!
This Monday is starting very different to last Monday that’s for sure.
Last Monday, was pulling down a tent, driving for 3 hours, catching up sleep, sweati...
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011 - Xanthe Fuller on Mixcloud Select & working for Mixcloud from 2019-07-26T05:53:17
I met up with Xanthe Fuller (Head of Community) at Mixcloud to find out more about Mixcloud Select. We chatted about what it is, how it works, who it benefits and some of the big wins using it.<...
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010 - Paul Hamill from Inflyte talks about the platform, promos & dj tips from 2019-07-25T06:00
In this podcast, i chat to Paul Hamill from Inflyte. Paul is the Founder and CEO of award-winning tech start-up www.inflyteapp.com and responsible for product, business and strategic devel...
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009 - Monday Motivation from 2019-07-22T06:00:58
The last monday of the month... let's do this!
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008 - Staying Healthy on the Road with Max Chapman from 2019-07-21T06:00:33
In this podcast, I chat to Max Chapman about staying healthy...
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007 - Wez Saunders Managing Director of Defected Records gives his tips for DJs, Producers and labels from 2019-07-20T06:00:49
This is an interview from IMS, with Wez Saunders Managing Director of Defected Records
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006 - Ralf Kollmann chats about running Mobilee Records & Building Schools from 2019-07-19T06:00
Welcome to Boost, a podcast with me, Grahame Farmer.
For the past 18 months, I’ve been giving out Tips to DJs via my Instagram @grahamefarmer since then we set up our BOOST 1to1 Coa...
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005 - Is Amazon Music the Sleeping Giant of the Music Industry? from 2019-07-18T06:00
Welcome to the Daily Boost Podcast with me, Grahame Farmer.
For the past 18 months, I’ve been giving out Tips to DJs via my Instagram @grahamefarmer since then we set up our BOOST 1to1 Co...
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004 - Mental Health Training with Ellie Talebian from 2019-07-17T06:00
Welcome to the BOOST Podcast with me, Grahame Farmer. For the past 18 months, I’ve been giving out Tips to DJs via my Instagram grahamefarmer...
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003 - Podcasting & Radio Presenting with Katie Knight from 2019-07-16T06:00
Welcome to the BOOST Podcast with me, Grahame Farmer. For the past 18 months, I’ve been giving out Tips to DJs via my Instagram grahamefarmer...
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002 - Starting a Record label with Label Worx Simon Birkumshaw from 2019-07-15T07:00
Welcome to the Boost Podcast with me, Grahame Farmer. For the past 18 months, I’ve been giving out Tips to DJs via my Instagram grahamefarmer sin...
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Intro to the BOOST Podcast from 2019-07-04T18:26:13
Welcome to my brand new podcast and the first episode of the Daily BOOST.
Hey, it’s Grahame Farmer, Editor & Cheif of Data Transmission.
For those that don’t know, I crea...
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