Navigating the Music Podcasting Landscape

This week on Off The Record, we’re joined by the unstoppable force that is Will Clarke — Grammy-nominated DJ, producer, and host of one of the most honest podcasts in dance music.⁠

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From DJing at a caravan park at age 9 to playing Coachella, Will shares his unfiltered journey — the wins, the burnout, the broken promises from labels, and why being a DJ today is more complex than ever.⁠

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🔥 We talk:⁠

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Why he nearly quit music altogether⁠

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The truth about labels and releases⁠

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Building a career without relying on virality⁠

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DJing for 14 hours a day in Ibiza⁠

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What the scene gets wrong (and right) in 2025⁠

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His mission to keep conversations real through podcasting.⁠

00:00 – Who is Will Clarke10:00 – DJing in Ibiza20:00 – Breaking into Labels30:00 – Streaming vs Touring40:00 – Building Real Community50:00 – Why Albums Matter01:00:00 – The Live Show Struggle01:10:00 – Podcasting and Pressure01:20:00 – The Goal Reset