The Will Clarke Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast Overview: Dean Wilson and Will Clarke discuss their experiences in the music industry, including managing artists like Calvin Harris and Deadmau5. They talk about the challenges of the industry, the growth of festivals, and the impact of technology on the music business. They also touch on topics like taxes, inflation, and the global reach of the music industry. The conversation covers topics such as Joel Zimmerman's vision for Deadmau5 as a global brand, the importance of having the right team, the impact of the mouse head on the industry, the challenges of being a manager, and the decision to focus on Deadmau5's business and music. The conversation also touches on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to adapt and try new things. In this final part of the conversation, Dean Wilson and Will Clarke discuss the importance of focus and extreme dedication in managing and growing an artist's career. They talk about the challenges of managing multiple artists and the need for managers to understand and cater to the unique needs and goals of each artist. They also share stories of how hit records are made and the role of managers in guiding artists through the creative process. The conversation ends with a reflection on the rarity and preciousness of their own experiences in the music industry.

Who Is Dean Wilson: Dean is an influential and innovative figure within the electronic music industry as well as the longtime manager and business partner of GRAMMY Award-nominated electronic music phenomenon Joel Zimmerman—aka deadmau5. With SEVEN20’s new pivot, he and deadmau5 are taking what they’ve learned from years of owning and controlling their own masters and publishing, and looking into the radical new future that the blockchain enables for the industry.

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Podcast Overview: In this conversation, Will Clarke and Georgia Meek discuss the challenges of content creation, particularly on TikTok. They also talk about their collaboration on the song 'Memories' and the process of writing and recording music. They touch on the financial struggles of singer-songwriters and the issue of publishing advances. The conversation highlights the need for fair compensation in the music industry. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of being a songwriter and artist in the music industry. It discusses the resilience required to pursue a career in music, the importance of building a network and catalog as a songwriter, and the financial aspects of songwriting and production. The conversation also touches on the value of equal splits and fair compensation for songwriters, as well as the impact of class and nepotism in the industry. It concludes with the recognition of the importance of genuine talent and building relationships in the music industry. In this final part of the conversation, Meek and Will discuss their relationships with A&R's and the challenges they face. They also talk about Meek's upcoming album and the importance of albums in today's music industry. They touch on the role of record labels and the need for artist development. They also discuss the perception of overnight success and the reality of the hard work and dedication required to achieve it.

Who is Georgia Meek: British alt-pop artist Georgia Meek made her explosive entrance onto the UK music scene in 2018 with her critically acclaimed single ‘Bare’, which quickly thrust her Spotify audience into figures just south of half a million. The songstress has since scored some of Love Island’s hottest moments over on ITV2, capturing the support of Ministry Of Sound, Radio 1, BBC6 Music and Radio 1 Xtra. In recent years, Georgia has performed for Radio 1’s (virtual) Big Weekend, Liverpool Sound City, The Great Escape, In It Together, and many more! Now, Georgia is prepping for her first UK Headline Tour in September 2023. As a writer, Meek has been working with the likes of Punctual, Yoshi Breen, Camden Cox, Ki Fitzgerald and other big names.

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Podcast Overview: Luke Neville, founder of Listen Up, discusses his role in the company and his passion for new music. He shares his thoughts on the regurgitation of old records being sampled in new dance music and the pressure to create hit records. Luke also emphasizes the importance of radio in an artist's career and the challenges of the music industry in the age of streaming. He highlights the value of editorial support and the privilege of being played on radio. The conversation covers various themes in the music industry, including the impact of massive advances, the shift from artist development to single records, the decline of album consumption, the length of records and changing DJ sets, the market for dance music in America, the challenges of venue changes, the importance of hard work and good people, and how to get involved with Listen Up.

Who Is Luke Neville: Luke Neville, Owner of Listen Up Music Promotions. A long time music industry radio plugger & DJ. Listen Up is the industry leading Music PR for electronic music, looking after some of the biggest artists in the world; The Martinez Brothers, MK, Fisher, Doja Cat, David Guetta and Black Coffee to name a few. I personally have worked with Luke and his team for over 10 years and thought it would be a perfect conversation for you all to get your ears in to. Enjoy x

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Hailing from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Ferry Corsten's lustrous career is exemplified by a passion for music that began as a hobby and spiralled into a full-blown profession. Today, as it was in the beginning, Ferry's skills lie in his ability to coax the maximum emotional impact from not just trance but genres of electronic music that include progressive-house and electro. Ferry's music has long been a template for others to follow, always ahead of his time. Enjoy x

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Gregory Gourdet is an American chef, writer, restaurateur, and former finalist on the twelfth and seventeenth seasons of Bravo's American reality television series, Top Chef. He has recently opened his new restaurant in Portland called 'Kann' which has just been awarded NY Times top 50 restaurant. To book visit https://kannrestaurant.com enjoy x

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Travis Derrick is the head booker at the nightclub Motion which is based in Bristol, UK. Voted as DJ Mag's 11th best club in the world and the UK's best large club, Motion is one of the worlds most exciting and ever evolving venues. Enjoy x

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With a career spanning close to three decades, Mark Knight is without doubt one of the most influential people in dance music. Grammy-nominated and the second highest-selling Beatport artist of all time (with no less than ten No.1’s), Mark has released on some of the most revered dance labels in the world including BBE, Stereo and Saved, and founded one of the most successful dance music companies of all time in Toolroom, which marks 18 years in the business in 2021. 

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Kyle Watson is a South African music producer and DJ. He creates house music containing elements of Electronic dance, Deep house and Techno. Enjoy x

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Sarah is host of BBC Radio 1 Future Dance Broadcaster / DJ / Singer & Songwriter. Enjoy x

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Jax Jones was born Timucin Fabian Kwong Wah Aluo on July 25, 1987 in London, and is an English DJ, songwriter, record producer and remixer. Raised in a multi-ethnic household, Timucin felt Nigerian, Turkish and African influences. Jax Jones begun posting clips of music on MySpace while he was still at university. As well as working with artists such as Big Narstie. Jax Jones co-wrote and produced several Duke Dumont songs, and also featured on the chart-topping Number one song I Got U in March 2014, and made his chart debut in his own right the following year. Enjoy x

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