Explore every episode of the podcast Music Talk : Music Industry Interviews, Advice and tips for DJs & Producers
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| Music Talk 082 - Elijah chats Yellow Squares & Instagram | 25 Nov 2023 | 01:38:18 | |
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 sustainable artistic creation, electronic music, grime & rap, web3, community, social media, and his other curiosities in short notes, known as the Yellow Squares on Instagram and Twitter If you want to learn how to become a successful DJ & producer, use social media effectively, creatively and intuitively then this podcast will give you a wealth of insights into how to do just that! | |||
| Music Talk 081 - How to Get Signed to Prime Society Records with GAWP | 24 Nov 2023 | 01:02:43 | |
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 live He also gave some great insights into demo-sending etiquette, music production techniques and more! | |||
| Music Talk 072 - Interviewing MistaJam | 15 Nov 2023 | 01:40:09 | |
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 1 and now as the main face of Capital Dance & presenting on Captial. In this interview, we chat about how to get your track/song played on Capital Dance Radio! Over the last few years, he’s been cementing himself as a standout producer too working on some massive collaborations. If you want to learn how to become a successful radio presenter & Dj, release on the biggest labels and DJ for the biggest brands, this podcast will give you a wealth of insights into how to do just that! | |||
| 064 - A round-table discussion with Summer-ized Sessions (planning a tour hosted by Anish) | 12 Feb 2020 | 00:40:47 | |
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 from the Summer-ized Sessions events team for a casual, friendly, and very open chat about their recent Secret Garden Rave tour and what they have coming up. They were generous with their answers, offering insight into the finer points of putting on an event, and even giving some great advice on the inner workings of how to make a great night a great success… Shane Fernandes (SF), Owner In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 063 - Lydia Laws chats Public Relations (PR) for Artists | 11 Feb 2020 | 00:52:33 | |
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 increasingly, environmental and charity initiatives). Four years on, LLPR works with artists, labels and event brands. Her current roster includes Sasha, BLOND:ISH, Elliot Adamson, Rocky Valente, Last Night On Earth and Squire, alongside exciting fresh talent. She has also worked with artists such as Matador, Dusky, Lee Burridge, DeWalta, Art Department, ANNA, Henry Saiz and All Day I Dream. Labels she has worked with include Warner Music, Late Night Tales, Balance Music and Virgin EMI. Previously she was Head of Digital at Neighbourhood PR, after starting out in music journalism at Ibiza Spotlight and Pulse Radio. Lydia has spoken on several panels e.g. at ADE and DJ Growth Conference, sharing her experience and expertise on careers in PR/the music industry, and speaking at ADE Green. A passionate environmental advocate, she is deeply interested in promoting and encouraging positive environmental change within the electronic music industry and beyond. Today, she joins me on the Podcast to chat Public relations for artists, PR in 2020 and her tips for up and coming artists to get you more coverage. Myself & Lydia are at Electronic Sound Summit in Liverpool from 28th-1st March. I'm also hosting a breakfast boost there, which is my breakfast mastermind round table. For more info - https://www.electronicsoundsummit.co.uk/ In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 062 - Artist Management with Jack Broom (Elevate Artists) | 03 Feb 2020 | 00:46:07 | |
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 representing Trance heavyweights: Andy Duguid, Fisherman & Hawkins, Karanda, Mark Sixma and Talla 2XLC. In 2015 Jack Broom ventured out on his own to launch 1712 Artists, now known as Elevate Artists (since 2019). Jack is the manager behind discovering 2019's breakthrough artist SOSA, along with him and his more recent business partner Callum Hughes representing some of the finest talent across the House music spectrum: Aaran D, Fleur Shore, James Burton, Miguel Lobo, Port Manteau, Sophia Essél, Tim Taylor and Waitz. Jack Broom & I are speaking at Electronic Sound Summit in Liverpool from 28th February - 1st March, I'm also hosting a BOOST Breakfast Mastermind there for more info head to - https://www.electronicsoundsummit.co.uk/ In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 061 - The 10,000 streams podcast - Motivation & Goals for 2020 | 28 Jan 2020 | 00:08:23 | |
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 service - which is currently going through our first intake in 3 months, we are doing BOOST Breakfasts at the Electronic Sound Summit in Liverpool on 28th February for my northern crew. Come out check out that Conference In April, Brighton Music Conference returns again, it was mega last year - and i hosted my very first BOOST breakfast - which is essentially a stripped-down version of my 1to1 coaching - we had 10 DJs in a round table discussion. They brought questions, things i could help them with and answer. Everyone learned off everyone else questions which is the best thing. Since August 2019, I’ve had this BOOST podcast and I’m excited to say it’s just hit 10,000 listens - so thank you to everyone that’s tuned - i created its a chance for me to give tips, motivation and maybe a few guest interviews along the way. It’s been a few big 10k recently - i just hit 10k on Instagram, 10,000 plays on this and just run my fast 10k finally going under an hour. So, we are at the end of January 2020 already, it’s shot by. How did you get on with 2020 Goals, who’s smashed some already drop me a tweet at @grahame_dt with what you’ve completed so far? Apologies first up for the lack of podcasts the last week or so, I had some cancellations so didn’t wanna put something rubbish out. Getting the Right Mindset is going to be fundamental for your journey as a DJ and potential growth and that's what i wanna chat about today. In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 060 - The History of Nervous Records | 15 Jan 2020 | 00:42:02 | |
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 label was famous almost immediately when it started back in 1991 because of its eye-catching, very distinctive cartoon character logo. Nervous’ first major dance release came in 1992, with “Feel Like Singing” by Sandy B. Nervous decided at that point to focus its energy on expanding the label’s musical field. I sat down with label founder Michael Weiss and General Manager Andrew Salsano to chat about the label, the stories from the start, how they built the label. Also, we chatted about how the label has evolved over the last 28 years. I loved this chat, its full of depth and I learnt so much about the label's history, I really hope you enjoy it. In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 059 - Getting yourself more coverage in Blogs, Press & Influencers | 14 Jan 2020 | 00:15:10 | |
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 traditional print magazines, blogs, online magazine websites to the more modern Instagram influencers, Podcasts and Spotify Playlists. Which one is the right for you as an artist/label to get the most exposure for you & your release? In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 058 - In Conversation with Will Clarke | 08 Jan 2020 | 00:54:08 | |
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 recent remix of Adam Beyer’s ‘Your Mind’, as well as releasing on a number of prominent labels including Truesoul, Abode, Relief, Drumcode, Sola, among many others. Will’s impressive producer repertoire and distinctive sound of rollicking bass, low-slung funk and infectious hooks are all sounds that have caught the attention of industry top players Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Jamie Jones, Maya Jane Coles, Patrick Topping, Camelphat, and Fisher. As he heads in to 2020, he's launching a new label, new management and a string of new music. I sat down with him before Christmas to chat, music, setting up a label, setting goals, and a whole load of tips for aspiring artists. I love chatting to Will, this was a fun chat and its packed full of value for you. In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 057 - The 20 in 20 Challenge for 2020, Setting Goals and achieving more in 2020 | 06 Jan 2020 | 00:12:21 | |
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 wonder New Years! Our BOOST club took over the Top Circle at Brixton Academy on NYE for the big MK show, thanks to LWE & COGO for involving us. Firstly thank you to everyone that listened to the shows in 2019. I’m truly enjoying the podcast train, it was something i wanted to start back in March 2018 but procrastinated over for over a year and a half. Which was ridiculous, mainly over format. I’ve had a week or so off social media, which was has been really good, I’m feeling pumped and ready for 2020! I wanted to start 2020 with a chat about goals. I’m not really in new years resolutions, I think that I’m the same me - I’m just looking to improve that. I’m looking to improve what i have going on for myself and those around me. What do i need to do increase my happiness, we can do this by looking at what was successful in 2019 and what wasn’t, what do need to push more. What problems do i need to fix and how I’m gonna do that. So i wanted to offer up the 20 in 20 challenge for 2020 and to give you some food for thought I’ve come up with 20 points to help you work out what your 20 might be. Now some of my 20 are very big but some are very tiny and might only take minutes but are essential. In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 056 - Event Promotion with Evvnt CEO Richard Green | 16 Dec 2019 | 00:45:06 | |
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 over 139 countries worldwide. Tech enthusiast former eBay, Qype, Accenture turned self-professed ‘man on a mission’ to create affordable and effective local events marketing speaks on the topic of local events, the music industry and how he’s committed to artists and music creators needing a full event. Submit your events just once evvnt amplifies it across thousands of sites to reach a potential audience of more than 40 million people. You can submit your events - https://evvnt.com/ Submit your events to Data Transmission - https://new.evvnt.com/?with_navbar&force_snap_sell&partner=datatransmission&partner_name=Data%20Transmission In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 055 - Reprezent Radio station manager Adrian Newman chats about Radio | 11 Dec 2019 | 00:54:23 | |
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 under), Reprezent now produces 119 hours of original programming each week, steering youth culture by reaching 69,000 unique listeners, on top of running a media training programme for young people in the capital. Today on the BOOST podcast, I chat to Station Manager Adrian Newman running the station, broadcasting and some of the amazing stories from the past 10 years. In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| Music Talk 071 - Spinnin' Records A&R Session with Kody | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:49:48 | |
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 submitted live for Spinnin’ Records on my twitch stream. Kody also gave some great insights into music production techniques whilst listening to the demos live, and advice on using samples creatively and not just using samples from splice! | |||
| 054 - Chris Smith / Shiny Objects chats running OM Records, Running Venues & Session Musicians | 05 Dec 2019 | 00:24:35 | |
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’) showcasing the highly respected producer’s versatile, deep house sound. This ambitious project will land as a pre-curser to the 25th anniversary of Om Records, the label founded by Christopher Smith in San Francisco in 1995. Christopher Smith remains a key figure in San Francisco’s underground electronic music scene. He has released over 100 tracks and remixes as Shiny Objects, and as a DJ, brought his deep, techy grooves and a touch of psychedelia as far afield as Ibiza, Tokyo and Brazil. He was also a founding member of the Burning Man camp, Disco Knights and the playa’s influence weaves its way through his music. He is also a founding partner of San Francisco’s globally respected nightclubs, Monarch and The Great Northern and continues on his mission to bring the best purveyors of underground, electronic music to the US west coast. In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 053 - Andy Stanton from 33 chats Promoting Events, Managing Artists and Ibiza | 03 Dec 2019 | 00:28:24 | |
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 since August 2016 in London, Kent, Southampton, Ibiza, Malta and Budapest. His passion for the scene is evident with the constant progression and growth of the 33 brand and the risks taken such as moving to Ibiza to push the brand into the main hub of the scene which has now resulted in a residency on the Island. Andy also takes a very positive approach to his social presence and demeanour, which is always looking to inspire people to go out there, work our hard and follow their dreams. For more information on 33 events, head to https://33.events/ In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 052 - Santé chats about running a label, tips for producers and hardware | 28 Nov 2019 | 00:30:12 | |
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 running a label that has become a go-to for many of the scene’s connoisseurs. A consummate professional, Santé has transcended the club world to create soundtracks for film and advertisements, lending his skills to the moving image with panache. Currently going back to his roots to explore a deeper, more nuanced sound, Santé continues to evolve and move forward with a strong focus on longevity. With unwavering passion, commitment and determination, this is an artist whose talent, dedication and personal growth put him in a class of his own... Established in 2012, Avotre has overseen releases from some of the industry's most prolific names such as Marco Faraone, Agoria, Yousef, Sidney Charles and Sirus Hood to name a few. Now, tech-head Santé turns its attention to emerging fresh talent as he hopes to reaffirm the imprint's tastemaker status with minimalistic flair. I sat down with Santé to chat about running Avotre, how it started, and how's grown over the year. We spoke about his favourite pieces of Hardware for aspiring producers and some tips for artists. In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 051 - How is Ballantine’s True Music in educating a new generation of clubbers? | 26 Nov 2019 | 00:05:09 | |
Ballantine’s Scotch Whisky has announced the launch of The True Music Series Clubs Collection. Across 4 new limited edition bottles, they pay tribute to the spiritual home of true music, nightclubs. Created in partnership with four of the world’s most pioneering clubs, the limited edition designs have been produced especially for Ballantine’s Finest bottles and tins, and take inspiration from and embody each club’s iconic sound, spirit and story. In this video, Tom Elton Head of Music, Ballantine’s talks about How is Ballantine’s True Music in educating a new generation of clubbers. Find out more info here: http://www.ballantines.com/truemusicseries Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 050 - In conversation with Cheyne Christian | 22 Nov 2019 | 00:53:33 | |
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 clubs in the city, including Webster Hall, China Club, and Avalon. As demand for his music grew, gigs flooded in from further afield in Miami (Liquid), Ibiza (Bora Bora Beach Club) and London (The End). He mixed a Webster Hall compilation album for Groovilicious (part of Strictly Rhythm) and began producing his own music. Cheyne remixed ‘Sweat’ the #1 Billboard chart-topping hit from C & C Music Factory. As he seemed primed to step up to superstar DJ territory, life had other plans and he took a step back out of the spotlight. A self-imposed, 12-year hiatus from house music ensued. However, during this hiatus, his love for house music never went away and now, with his label Bridge & Tunnel Beat Co. Cheyne Christian has returned to what he does best; producing huge, high energy house tracks infused with New York tribal beats, tech grooves and Latin flavours. I sat down with him to chat about his return and his journey from the beginning in a truly riveting conversation. ‘Sneaker Dancing Sessions Ibiza 2019’ is out now on all download / streaming outlets. https://fanlink.to/SneakerDancingIbiza2019 In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 049 - Laren Agius walks me through Beatport Link | 20 Nov 2019 | 00:23:49 | |
Built with the company’s ‘for DJs, by DJs’ ethos, the current beta version of Beatport LINK makes Beatport’s extensive music catalogue available to stream directly into performance software. Tailored to the pro DJ market, the integration allows Beatport LINK subscribers to stream Beatport’s entire catalogue within rekordbox, alongside unique features such as the ability to access curated playlists. In its full version, Beatport LINK will be the only service to offer pro DJs unrivalled freedom via an Offline Performance Mode. Laren Agius from Beatport walks us through the brand new Beatport Link system. We chat about streaming in the booth and how the product works for every DJ. There is a full video for this over on YouTube - https://datatransmission.co/tech-news/a-walk-through-beatport-link/ In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 048 - DJ Lady Eliza talks about DJing Abroad, Women's DJ Retreats and Groups | 18 Nov 2019 | 00:26:44 | |
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. Eliza creates high energy shows fusing her love for life and the mountains with electronic music. Expect a colourful array of genres with infectious beats, classic vocals and remixes to keep the party pumping. Her fast-paced schedule over the years has included several Summer and Winter residencies in France plus Switzerland, opening/closing parties, radio shows, silent discos, dozens of headlining slots plus several international tours supporting Good Vibes Only, the UK based Ghetto Funk DJ’s and Finger-Lickin' artists Shaka Loves You, festival sets at Wilkestock (UK), NAS (UK), plus playing in London at the O2 Brixton Academy for Andy C’s RAM night. Expanding her love for music and the industry, Eliza organises and manages her own festival stage at Wilkestock Charity Music Festival in the UK. The Homegrown Music Stage plays host to numerous headliners and labels takeovers. Good vibes Only group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2228811414054823/ All-Female Music Production & Wellness Retreat - France 2020 - https://www.facebook.com/events/381419659189243/ In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 047 - In conversation, creation with Beardyman | 12 Nov 2019 | 01:31:33 | |
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 Championships two years in a row in 2006 and 2007. Creatively shackled by technology and his vast musical ideas, he then went on to develop the world’s most advance live music production system known as BEARDYTRON_5000, allowing him to improvise studio quality cutting edge dance music in real time. He unveiled the BEARDYTRON_5000 at the annual global TED conference which you can watch HERE. He also received a standing ovation for his talk which only happened for a few of the groundbreaking talks that year. Not stopping there, Beardyman has toured the world consistently for over a decade headlining boutique festivals and performing on main stages and big tops ranging from Bestival to Coachella, Fuji Rocks to Glastonbury and everything in between. He was even asked to open the entire Glastonbury festival two years running which lead to him being credited by BBC Breakfast as the ‘King of Sound, Ruler of Beats’. I sat down with him to chat about his return, new set-up, make some music and he gives his tips for djs, producers and beatboxers. In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 046 - Halcyon Nightclub's Creative Director Jojo Walker chat about creating a venue in San Francisco | 08 Nov 2019 | 00:34:20 | |
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 creative aspects of the business, including event concepts, talent buying, brand management, PR, promotion & production. We sat down with the amazing director to learn more about navigating San Francisco's nightlife. In this podcast, we chat about Halcyon and her tips for Artists. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 045 - David Guetta gives his tips for Producers | 08 Nov 2019 | 00:12:48 | |
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 about his tips for producers, how to stand for something as an artist and more. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| Music Talk 070 - Interviewing R&S Records founder Renaat Vandepapeliere | 13 Nov 2023 | 01:27:38 | |
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 – as their “In Order To Dance” motto implies Responsible for some of the most iconic techno, ambient and electronica releases over its expansive history. While the label’s iconic prancing horse emblem might bring up associations with raving in the ’90s and beyond, for Renaat and Sabine Maes – the ‘S’ in R&S and Renaat’s partner both in business and in life – the concept behind the label has never quite been that concrete. Through R&S, Renaat and Sabine have created a sense of real sense of community over the years, and their resolve to always support the artist and their art has remained steadfast, even in the face of trying times. Today, the label is as strong as the iconic stallion that bears its name and is truly at the forefront of what’s to come in music. R&S artists continue to be supported and championed in ways that no other label can match, and the old-school attitude that R&S is just a techno label is being obliterated by the realization that R&S is the future of music. Renaat gave a masterclass on navigating the industry for 40 years, running a successful record label, mental health of accusations made at him and the label and how to continue fighting on and more! If you want to release on the biggest labels and DJ for the biggest brands, this podcast will give you a wealth of insights into how to do just that! | |||
| 044 - Sally Freeman on Promotion, Publicity, Fans, Assets & more | 11 Oct 2019 | 00:36:44 | |
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 to Sally Freeman about building all of these. Sally is Managing Director of Love Live Music UK encouraging emerging musical talent and managing global press and digital for artists. For over 15 years Sally has specialised in creating global digital strategies for live events, brands, organisations, musicians and emerging artists. Managing the Press and Digital Strategies for the Dance Field at Glastonbury, career highlights include working with Stormzy, Craig David, Lewis Capaldi, Jamie Cullum and Fatboy Slim. Sally represents artists ensuring their online image is managed to ensure success and global online reach. Sally manages a team of 15 photographers and filmmakers at Glastonbury to ensure that Artists receive great PR and good press coverage. Sally is a Co-Founder and Partnership Director of the non- profit DevelopHer helping women thrive in the workplace. Sally is a proud honouree of the She Said So Alternative Power List 2019. Sally loves working with new artists and seeing them develop and become successful. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 043 - Peak Performance & Wellbeing with Dan Gayle | 10 Oct 2019 | 00:56:20 | |
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 pursue it fully at the end of 2014. What started out as “Life Coaching”, his services have evolved to become Peak Performance & Wellbeing Coaching, as he is both fascinated by AND passionate about maximising human potential. He is the creator of The 6P’s Peak Performance & Wellbeing Coaching Framework, which brings together decades of experience from multiple industries such as business, coaching, personal development, psychology, music, events & marketing. He partners with DJ’s & Producers, as well as business owners to get the absolute most from themselves over the long run. This is achieved by working on both the internal world (the mind/psychology) and the external world (implementing strategies/planning/tactics/execution etc), which are captured within the 6P’s framework. Whilst these two niches may sound worlds apart, Dan is keen to point out that artists are actually building a business, where they are the main asset. Maximising the performance of this asset (themselves) over the long run is absolutely crucial to maximising the potential of success. The means those niches actually have strong overlap. You can book in for your free discovery session with Dan via dangayle-coach.com/music. Dan has offered us a special discount - for the first 5 people who sign up for their free call and subsequently sign up for Peak Performance & Wellbeing Coaching, you will get a whopping 45% off the standard rate. Just quote “BOOST” or “GRAHAME” on the discovery call and he will get you sorted. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 042 - Mike Warner chats Spotify, Playlists, Voice and more | 04 Oct 2019 | 00:58:08 | |
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 grow their audience on streaming services through profile enhancement, data analysis, automation and creating value as a curator. In this book Mike sets the record straight what playlists really can do for artists' careers. You will learn how to customize your artist profiles on popular streaming services; build a playlist and grow it's following; pitch to independent curators; grow your network; release music catered to playlists. The book also has numerous helpful tips and tricks to show you along the way. Today, he joins me on the BOOST Podcast to chat about Playlists, Spotify and a whole host of other stuff. You can grab 'Work Hard Playlist Hard' from https://workhardplaylisthard.com/ Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 041 - In Conversation with Danny Howard | 03 Oct 2019 | 00:27:53 | |
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. Danny Howard relaunches his signature imprint Nothing Else Matters this summer with releases set from a host of established artists; spanning a multitude of electronic genres. Danny Howard has proven himself as one of the biggest names in Dance music with his weekly tastemaker Radio 1 show, countless releases on respected A-list labels and headline appearances at clubs and festivals around the world. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 040 - Deron Delgado label manager for Dirtybird Records | 01 Oct 2019 | 00:32:47 | |
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, digital distribution, licensing, artist development, event production, publishing, and music marketing strategies. In 2015, his proven expertise also landed him the role of Label Manager at the iconic Dirtybird Records. Managing all the day-to-day responsibilities of the esteemed label and publishing company, as well as booking talent for the Dirtybird Campout and BBQ festivals, Deron executes the vision of the musical trendsetter. Deron speaks at Amsterdam Dance Event from 16th-20th October on two panels including one at the ADE University for more info head to https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 039 - Why you need an artist website with Jack Barham (Vibecast) | 27 Sep 2019 | 00:49:29 | |
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 website builder specifically designed for DJs and producers. Built by a DJ for others in the industry, Vibecast’s objective is to help users create a sleek-looking, modern website in minutes without any technical knowledge. Offering complete and unrivalled simplicity, Vibecast enables artists to import tracks from Soundcloud, Mixcloud, YouTube and Vimeo - with Spotify soon to be integrated. Users can drag and drop artwork, images, list gigs, post tracks, and even connect an existing domain name to their site. Vibecast is the creation of DJ, website designer and developer Jack Barham, who built the platform single-handedly with no external investment. It launched to market in late 2019. For more information visit www.vibecast.com. In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 038 - 5000 Plays and my history | 25 Sep 2019 | 00:19:39 | |
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 mistakes I've made. How Data Transmission came about and the stories behind it. I also announce our new BOOST courses which you can find more info here - https://mailchi.mp/hackthedj/boostcoaching In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 037 - Ibiza Loves Ears, Joost Toast talks about protecting your ears | 23 Sep 2019 | 00:30:18 | |
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) & tinnitus. Ibiza Love Ears believe in the importance of education that will create a global shift in awareness around these problems, caused by the music. With Ibiza, as the leading hot spot within the electronic music industry, they've found that the island is the perfect place to start raising awareness. Together with their ambassadors, the health & branch organisations, the (local) partners and you, they create a community that sparks a movement to change the behaviour of our fellow music lovers. Today on the BOOST Podcast, I want to chat about protecting your ears - DJs, producers you need to be doing it and today i chat to Ibiza Loves Ears founder Joost Toast about why. To win one of the giveaways email joost@ibizalovesears.com with BOOST Pacato in the subject line. In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 036 - How to get more PLAYS on Mixcloud | 20 Sep 2019 | 00:08:53 | |
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 procrastinating for 14 months to start one. For the past 18 months previously, I’ve been giving out Tips to DJs via my Instagram @grahamefarmer since then we set up our BOOST 1to1 Coaching service, we’ve had BOOST breakfasts at IMS and BMC. We have a BOOST weapons release series for artists on my 1to1 Coaching and now this BOOST podcast. In today's podcast, I give you 10 tips plus some BONUS tips on getting more plays on Mixcloud. These come direct from Xanthe Fuller from Mixcloud from an interview i did earlier in the year. I re-recorded for this podcast and added more depth. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 035 - Is content ID killing sampling? I chat to Kevin Mckay | 18 Sep 2019 | 00:14:15 | |
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, streaming, whether the time is right for certain djs to have a label or not and also Kevin Mckay gives his thoughts on whether ContentID is killing Sampling in electronic music. Kevin McKay, boss of the legendary house label Glasgow Underground, is giving away 300 copies of his forthcoming album ’No Samples Were Harmed In The Making Of The Record’ to the first 300 people through the door at the album launch party at Mick’s Garage in Hackney Wick on Saturday 21st September. Each will receive a card with a one-off code enabling them to download and listen to the album ahead of its full release on 8th November. The party hosted by disco promoters I Feel Love kicks off at 5pm and carries on through to 3am with non-stop disco, glitter and classics. Entry to the party is free before 8pm, with later tickets available here from just £3 + booking fee. ’No Samples Were Harmed In The Making Of This Record’ came from Kevin McKay’s frustration at his inability to create new versions and re-edits of classic house and disco tracks to use in his regular sets Today we chat about sampling, content id and more. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| Music Talk 069 - Interviewing Steve 'Disco' Newsome | 12 Nov 2023 | 01:35:15 | |
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 practices for using Twitch and to generate an income being a DJ on Twitch. | |||
| 034 - Docklands Festival & Switch Southampton's Ryan Keary on promoting, getting gigs & more | 16 Sep 2019 | 00:28:42 | |
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 of artists including Andy C, Wilkinson, Patrick Topping, Sub Focus, Pete Tong, My Nu Leng, Jaguar Skills among many other artists; local heroes Ronny Spiteri and Alan Fitzpatrick will also be on the lineup. 10,000 party goers will be able to enjoy music across three different stages; the Main Stage from Switch Southampton, the Bass & Garage Stage from Foreverland and DnB Stage from On A Mission. Today on the podcast I chatted to Dirtbox promotions, Ryan Keary about promoting, building brands, DJs, sub-promoting and much more, I really enjoyed this chat with Ryan and learnt loads, so I hope you do too. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 033 - Being elrow creative director with Jo Vidler | 09 Sep 2019 | 00:26:42 | |
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 led by some of the world’s most renowned DJ talents and industry thought leaders. IMS College four key educational pillars of Performance, Production, Promotion & Publishing. Today on the podcast i'm speaking to one of this years esteemed speakers in elrow's creative director Jo Vidler. From her background managing some of the UK’s most innovative multi day festivals to her position today as the creative driving force behind the crazy, colourful world of elrow, Jo Vidler has been responsible for some of the world’s most artistic and ambitious events. After achieving a degree in Art & Event Production at Arts University Bournemouth, she started her illustrious career in events working on music programming for Lost Vagueness (better known as Shangri-La) at Glastonbury where she was managing the logistics of over 400 people in and out of the festival, as well as at other London festivals. Following this, she became a Creative Producer for the pioneering Secret Garden Party, co-organising the event from 2006 to 2013. It was during this time that she also embarked on her next venture and co-founded Wilderness Festival where she was the Co-Creative Director & board member until 2016. Finally in 2016, elrow, the famous immersive party promoter, received investment to scale the company globally and therefore approached Jo to creatively lead the charge as they take over the world. This is where she currently continues her life’s work of spreading joy through the means of festivals and event experiences across the globe. In this podcast, I speak to her about elrow, the process of putting on a whole theme from start to finish and her own background. For more information on IMS College - https://www.internationalmusicsummit.com/college In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 032 - Juany Bravo chats getting gigs in different countries, Djing and Music is 4 Lovers | 05 Sep 2019 | 00:49:33 | |
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 procrastinating for 14 months to start one. For the past 18 months previously, I’ve been giving out Tips to DJs via my Instagram @grahamefarmer since then we set up our BOOST 1to1 Coaching service, we’ve had BOOST breakfasts at IMS and BMC. We have a BOOST weapons release series for artists on my 1to1 Coaching and now this BOOST podcast. Today on the podcast we have an interview, i’m chatting to a DJ, Producer, Music Is 4 Lovers senior editor Juany Bravo. This self-taught producer's style is marked by a blend of hip-hop, disco, Latin grooves and classic house sounds which are present in the wide range of original productions and remixes in his repertoire. After spending a year in Spain honing his craft and being able to play on the legendary white isle, Ibiza, and world renown clubs in Barcelona, such as Opium, it is clear to see that the old world's dance music style has rubbed off on him. Over the last few years, Juany Bravo has seen Beatport chart-topping releases on labels such as Toolroom Records, Stealth Records, Lapsus Music, Go Deeva Records, In The Loop Recordings, Sleazy G, Audiophile XXL, Dopewax Records, and Shanghaied We chat about his journey as a DJ, getting gigs in different countries, premieres, content, blogging and more. In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 031 - Sending demos to labels with George Smeddles | 04 Sep 2019 | 00:04:29 | |
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 Records alongside Max Chapman. Working alongside some of the biggest names in the industry is becoming the norm for rising star, George Smeddles. Based in the dance music hub that is the UK’s capital London, George has been immersed in music since a very young age and has built an impressive understanding when it comes to the creation of the driving tech-house that has become his signature sound. In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 030 - I've Joined Tik Tok | 03 Sep 2019 | 00:08:31 | |
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 doing a weekly monitor of content. But this weekend i thought i’d jump in. For those that don’t know TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in the world which presents an alternative version of online sharing TikTok has 500 million monthly users - which is about half of instagram’s already. 60% of TikTok's monthly app users are 16-24 years old. Give us a follow on @datatransmission @grahamefarmer on the app Today, on the podcast i tell you what i've learnt! In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 029 - Carl Bee discuss IMS College, Sending Demos and the Malta Scene | 29 Aug 2019 | 00:21:27 | |
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 learning experience led by some of the world’s most renowned DJ talents and industry thought leaders. IMS College four key educational pillars of Performance, Production, Promotion & Publishing. This year, they once again bring together a powerful collection of leading electronic music experts and artists to educate the next generation with their experience and knowledge. VIEW THE SCHEDULE HERE In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 028 - THE BIG 3 Months of 2019 are coming! | 28 Aug 2019 | 00:08:45 | |
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 coming up in that period, why you should be at them. I put some ideas out there, you might want to consider. In this podcast i have a brand new microphone from Sudotack - It's a USB Podcast PC Microphone, Professional 96KHZ/24Bit Studio Cardioid Condenser Mic Kit with Sound Card Desktop Stand Shock Mount Pop Filter, for Skype Youtuber Gaming Recording - https://amzn.to/2ZCiGsE Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 027 - Steven Braines chats Artist Managing Maya Jane Coles and running 'He, She, They' | 22 Aug 2019 | 00:51:50 | |
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 consultancy and management company with offices in London/Berlin/LA. Current clients include: Maya Jane Coles, Chelou, Engine-Earz Experiment, Wax Wings and Nocturnal Sunshine. With his business partner Sophia Kearney they also run the electronic music division of TAP Music. So The Weird & The Wonderful’s artists joined TaP mega stars Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, Ellie Goulding and many more. In this podcast we also chat about event promotion, as they also run multi-diverse and cultural club event, He. She. They. I also get some tips out of him about artist management. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 026 - Approaching a blogs for Content/Coverage | 20 Aug 2019 | 00:07:36 | |
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. Blog / Website and Magazine coverage is still an important part of building your DJ profile, which will bring you more gigs, bigger releases and essentially earn you more. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 025 - Setting Goals as a DJ / Artist | 19 Aug 2019 | 00:06:45 | |
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 you know that, you can then set about working how you are going to get to that place, what steps you need to put in place to try and get you there. So i thought, today we'd chat about Goals more on the BOOST podcast. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| Music Talk 068 - How to get signed to Tough Love's 'Get Twisted' Records | 11 Nov 2023 | 00:54:37 | |
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 Twisted on my Twitch live.
Tough Love also gave some great insights into label management, the importance of sending your demos to DJ’s for support, music production techniques and much more!
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| 024 - How to get DJ Gigs and Promote Events with Madame Electrifie, Jobi and Greg Costa 385 views | 16 Aug 2019 | 00:31:11 | |
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 are local promoters from Milton Keynes, Bedford and Northampton and I wanted to find out from all three about How to get DJ gigs and how to put on your own parties and events. Apologies if you've heard this one on YouTube, but i've been let down with two interviews this week and been on school holidays with little miss, and still really valued this content, so stripped the audio for the podcast. Have a great weekend. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 023 - Jason Grishkoff from Submithub.com | 14 Aug 2019 | 00:42:03 | |
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 tools for submission to playlists is Submithub, i find it really useful from a label point of view and thought it would be a good chat about release promotion with its founder Jason. I thought I’d come at this chat from a record label co-founder, with my Shanghaied Records hat on instead of the blog owner. In this podcast we chat through Jason's career, how submithub came about, blogging in general and then he gives his tips on using the platform for promotion. And stick around till the end there is a special giveaway to those that make it to the end. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||
| 022 - Soldier to DJ Climpo, raising money for Combat Stress along the way | 13 Aug 2019 | 00:21:28 | |
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 medium to do it. Once I launched this podcast, it was the perfect setting for it. So, today I’m joined by John. John joined the Army at 16, while he had a very rewarding and fulfilling career, his real struggles began to surface when returning from Afghanistan in 2010. Lacking purpose, uncontrolled emotions and several of life’s hurdles took him to the point where he almost lost everything. Above all he was losing the battle with his mind! But even in the depth of his darkest days, there was a shimmer of light. John's debut track Valhalla, which is in collaboration with Austrian producer Hertenfels, is an analogy of Climpo’s challenges within. It highlights the worst times of his internal suffering, to the point where he felt all hope was lost. So I chatted to John about his journey so far. Follow Grahame Farmer: | |||