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Perc a.k.a. Ali Wells is one of the most influential figures in techno, known for his raw, industrial sound and his label, Perc Trax. With a career spanning decades, he has remained true to his artistic vision while adapting to the ever-changing electronic music landscape.

In this episode, Perc shares his journey from working in a vinyl distribution company to becoming a globally recognized DJ, producer, and label owner. He opens up about the realities of running a label, why social media has changed the game for DJs, and how he balances creativity with business.

Expect to learn why playing warm-up sets is a lost art, the biggest challenges for emerging artists today, how to market a release without spamming people, and why staying true to yourself is the best long-term strategy—and much more.

Perc

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/perc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perctrax/

New mix: https://soundcloud.com/perc/perc-spring-mix-2025

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Backstage podcast talks about the behind the scenes of the music industry. It's purpose is to share personal experiences and distribute knowledge of our guests among other industry professionals and entertain music enthusiasts whose interests go beyond just partying.

Piko Patrik Leins has spent over three decades mastering the art of street performance, blending physical comedy, theater, and improvisation to create unforgettable experiences. As a performer in Foolpool, his work has taken him from circus stages to international festivals, always pushing the boundaries of interactive theater.

In this episode, Piko talks about the origins of Foolpool, the philosophy behind their acts, and the creative process of developing performances that engage and surprise audiences. He also shares fascinating stories from traveling with the circus, performing in Japan, and adapting shows for different cultures.

Expect to learn how physical comedy works without words, what makes a performance universally funny, why improvisation is crucial in street theater, how Foolpool kept performing even during lockdowns, and... much more.

Fool Pool

https://www.foolpool.de/en/home/

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Backstage podcast talks about the behind the scenes of the music industry. It's purpose is to share personal experiences and distribute knowledge of our guests among other industry professionals and entertain music enthusiasts whose interests go beyond just partying.

In the 32nd episode of the Backstage Podcast, SEMMUS, an industrial techno artist from Amsterdam, joins us to share his journey in shaping a unique sound rooted in authentic creativity.

SEMMUS discusses the motivation behind his production style, the importance of staying true to one’s artistic vision, and how he balances passion with the pressures of the music industry.

This episode also covers his collaborations, the influence of his parents' support, and the vision for his latest project, Werkstatt, a platform for raw and experimental techno which he founded together with Vera Grace. Tune in for insights on maintaining artistic integrity, exploring genre evolution, and creating meaningful music in today’s fast-paced scene.

SEMMUS

Instagram 📷 https://www.instagram.com/semmus.music/

Soundcloud 🎶 https://soundcloud.com/semmus

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Werkstatt

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Radion Amsterdam

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MARRØN

https://www.instagram.com/marron.ec/

Vera Grace

https://www.instagram.com/veragraceb/

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Hosts: David Lavrič, Jurij Jovan

Sound: Kristjan Kaluža, Jurij Jovan

Post production: Maks Hribar

Intro track: ASTWØ - Cyber Theft

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Backstage podcast talks about the behind the scenes of the music industry. It's purpose is to share personal experiences and distribute knowledge of our guests among other industry professionals and entertain music enthusiasts whose interests go beyond just partying.

V enaintrideseti epizodi smo povzeli dogajanje v obdobju po koncu prvega dela izmenjave. V Ljubljani smo le nekaj dni po vrnitvi organizirali dva dogodka, prvega v Zorici v sodelovanju s Consuleom (Vid Benjamin Krajnc), drugega v Klubu K4 s Kibernet Kriminalität, kjer so v goste prišli rezidenti katalonske založbe Kompound.

Še preden smo se uspeli privaditi na domače okolje, je sledil odhod na festival EXIT. Brez predaha smo se odpravili na festival Butik, kjer smo nudili logistično podporo in prevzeli vloge dveh stage managerjev in treh artist hospitalityjev. Neposredno po tednu Tolmina smo se odpravili v Benetke, kjer smo prespali in se takoj naslednje jutro odpravili v Berlin, kjer nas je pred odhodom v Stuttgart čakal še zadnji teden pisarniških priprav za WET Open Air Festival, ki se je nato zgodil v soboto 30. julija.

Novost od sedaj bodo objave vlogov večjih projektov na YouTubeu, govorili pa bomo, bolj ali manj pokrivljeno, v angleščini.

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V trideseti epizodi smo povzeli dogajanje v obdobju med kratkim premorom v Sloveniji in obiskom nizozemskega festivala Free Your Mind v Arnhemu in še nekaj ostalih dogodivščin.

Glavni razlog obiska festivala je bilo gostovanje znamke HYTE, pri kateri delata Jurij in David, in snemanje kratkega aftermovieja (Maks). Opisali smo našo izkušnjo ozadja festivala, kjer se je tekom konca tedna vsak dan zbralo preko 17.000 obiskovalcev.

Kako je izgledala večerja z glavnim organizatorjem in kje se lahko znajdeš, če se 82x ponudiš za pomoč? Vse izveste v epizodi.

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V epizodi smo povzeli tretji in četrti teden naše izmenjave v Berlinu. Med drugim smo bili zavrnjeni pred Berghainom. Se zgodi... :)

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Tokrat smo povzeli naš drugi teden izmenjave v Berlinu. Našli smo primerne nastanitve, se utekli v delovne procese in bili na multikulturnem kosilu. Več v epizodi. :)

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Četrto sezono bomo snemali v sklopu podjetniške izmenjave Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs. Pot nas je vodila v Berlin, kjer smo si poiskali mentorje na določenem področju glasbene industrije. Izmenjava bo trajala do konca junija z možnostjo podaljšanja v jesen.

DAVID

Mentor: Sascha Ritter

Podjetje: Metropole Talent // HYTE // King Cobra production

Vloga: Logistična podpora, načrtovanje dogodkov, priprava booking pogodb https://metropole-talent.com/

JURIJ

Mentorica: Sandra Neubert

Podjetje: Metropole Talent // HYTE // King Cobra production

Vloga: Krepitev socialnih omrežij, rebrand agencije, promocijske kampanje https://metropole-talent.com/ https://hyte.net/events/

JAN

Mentor: Mario Steinbuch

Podjetje: 36 Chambers

Vloga: Promocija in podpora podjetniških dogodkov za nemška in Japonska podjetja https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariosteinbuch/?originalSubdomain=de

MAKS

Mentor: Fabio Venezia

Podjetje: VOXNOX Label, Thrust Agency

Vloga: Video vsebine https://www.instagram.com/voxnoxberlin/ https://www.facebook.com/voxnoxberlin/

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V zadnji epizodi tretje sezone je bil z nami eden najprepoznavnejših slovenskih glasov, Jure Longyka. Pogovarjali smo se o pozornosti nas kot poslušalcev, o razvoju glasbe v zadnjih desetletjih in o sintetizatorju govora s pomočjo umetne inteligence.

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V 25. epizodi je bil naš gost dober prijatelj Janez Osredkar. Janez je ljubitelj elektronske glasbe in redni obiskovalec znanih festivalov in globalnih znamk kot so Awakenings, Sonus in Exit, poleg tega pa obišče marsikateri kvaliteten dogodek pri naših sosedih. Namen epizode je sproščeno deljenje žurerskih izkušenj, obujanje spominov in planiranje poletne plesne sezone.

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