Doctor P & Flux Pavilion - Why Albums Still Matter in a TikTok World

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Podcast Overview: In this conversation, Will Clarke, Doctor P, and Joshua Christmas delve into the evolution of bass music, particularly dubstep, in the UK. They discuss the changing landscape of music consumption, the role of promoters in building community, and the creative process behind their new collaborative album. The conversation highlights the challenges artists face in maintaining relevance and connecting with new audiences while reflecting on their musical journeys and the importance of albums as a cohesive artistic statement. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the creative process behind their music, the dynamics of track selection, and the importance of collaboration and friendship in the music industry. They share insights on how they built momentum for their album through weekly singles, the role of their team in the creative process, and the significance of maintaining a supportive collective in their label, Circus Records. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the evolution of the music industry, particularly the impact of streaming and social media on artists' careers. They explore the challenges of building a musical identity in a crowded market, the role of gimmicks in attracting attention, and the importance of authenticity in music. The discussion also touches on collaboration dynamics and the creation of unique live experiences for audiences.

Who is Dr P: Any true fan of electronic music should instantly recognize Doctor P as one of the original godfathers of modern bass-driven music. A true music lover at heart, Doctor P, aka Shaun Brockhurst, has had an intense love of music since he was just a teenager jamming with his friends on drums and guitar. Doctor P is what you might label as a triple threat as his talent can be found in the roles he effortlessly balances as a musician, producer, and DJ. He also founded Circus Records with long time friend Flux Pavilion.

Who is Flux Pavilion: Influenced by the likes of The Prodigy, Basement Jaxx and dubstep pioneer Rusko, Flux loved the high energy madness that dance music was capable of and set about making some of his own in the form of dubstep. Already adept with production skills he was soon off the starting block and with his tunes swiftly generating interest on the circuit, it was soon clear that what started of as a bit of experimentation had led to Flux landing on his feet with the dubstep sound. While his career flourished Flux and childhood friend Doctor P had also been working on some stuff together. They teamed up with legendary DJ and drum and bass pioneer DJ Swan-e, and Earl Falconer of UB40, and together formed the infamous Circus Records. 

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