The Will Clarke Podcast

Will Clarke
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Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 32min

Heidi - The Evolution of the Music Industry Over the past 20 Years

Podcast Overview: Heidi discusses her move to the UK from Canada, her wild childhood & starting her own event along with her experiences over the past 20 years in the music industryWho Is Heidi: Heidi spends her life immersed in music. She lives and breathes the touring lifestyle, whether its 25,000 person crowds in Latin America, or festivals such as Exit, Global Gathering, Detroit's Movement fest, or the infamous cave of Fabric in London, or Japan’s Womb, or holding her own at Jackathon residency strongholds in Ibiza, London, Berlin’s Watergate and Manchester; she fits within any destination around the world.  Never afraid to fight for what she wants, for Heidi it’s not about right place, right time.  She has won through sheer determination and sharing the magic with those she loves at every step.“I made the leap of faith into choosing this as a career and putting every last ounce of energy I have into it. I could have flopped on my face but I stuck it out and proved myself to my peers. Every achievement was because I gave 110% of myself, treated everyone with genuine kindness, and sacrificed things in my life that people take for granted.”Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 9min

Lau.ra - Breaking Boundaries in the Music Industry

Podcast Overview: Lau.ra discusses navigating the music world as a mother, DJs breaking boundaries, social media & it's impact on the music industryWho Is Lau.ra: lau.ra is the new project from producer, DJ and vocalist Laura Bettinson. Hailing from the Midlands but residing in London, you may know Bettinson as 1/3rd of Ultraísta with Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich. Now Bettinson turns her attention to her own solo electronic music, dancing deeper into her role as producer and DJ. Her debut single ‘I Just Wanna’ was released at the end of 2019, on Mike Mago’s BMKLTSCH RCRDS. At this time Laura also penned a deal with Ninja Tune’s publishing arm ‘Just Isn't Music’ bringing together a fantastic team. Laura has previously featured on tracks by Sasha, Justin Martin, Cristoph, Four Tet, Maribou State, Huxley and David Lynch with many more exciting collaborations in the works for 2020. Including the huge track “Heart Attack” with the new project between Odesza and Golden Features called BRONSONDJ performances has taken lau.ra everywhere from the USA, Mexico, Russia, China, Netherlands, Sweden as well as a host of club nights and festivals in her home country UK.Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 25, 2023 • 1h 19min

Arielle Free - From Radio 1 to Hï Resident w/ David Guetta

Podcast Overview: Arielle spoke about her Hï residency with David Guetta, Radio 1 and the importance of keeping her routine.Who Is Arielle: Arielle Free's meteoric rise in the dance music industry in an earnest one. Arielle has become a key figure in the music world, continuing to shape the musical landscape around her. Often referred to as Scotland's answer to Annie Mac, which is an easy comparison to make. Yet dig a little deeper and it's easy to see how Arielle is carving out her own space in dance music... cutting her teeth in her formative years as the host of Ministry of Sound's Radio Drive Time, she was then brought in to cover Saturday's Dance Anthems by the BBC, making a lasting impression which reinforced her claim to a highly coveted Radio 1 spot then being promoted to early breakfast host alongside becoming the daytime face of Radio 1 Dance. Arielle burst onto the club scene with performances at Printworks, Creamfields, Parklife, Glastonbury, Glovebox & TRNSMT, not to mention her debut in Ibiza. Arielle Free has constantly pusher herself from radio DJ, to club DJ, to label owner, to producer & beyond!Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 18, 2023 • 60min

Chloé Caillet: Becoming An International DJ

Podcast Overview: Chloé spoke about becoming an international DJ, producing music, moving to Ibiza and growing up in New York.Who Is Chloé: Known for her eclectic taste in music and fashion she has played some of the worlds most renowned clubs and parties including a residency with Dixon at Pacha, Fabric London, Tek Support New York, Badaboum, Hï Ibiza, Brooklyn Mirage, Guy Gerbers’ Rumors and had her Circoloco debut this October at DC10 followed by Circo Loco Halloween New York.Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 11, 2023 • 52min

Chloé Robinson - Learning How To Be Happy In Music

Podcast Overview: Chloé discussed changing her artist name, running a record label and discussed on how she made changes to be happy in the industry.Who Is Chloé: Chloé Robinson’s new alias marks the final stamp of her evolution into a DJ/producer with a refined musical attention and expanded repertoire of projects. Formerly known as Barely Legal for over a decade of DJing under the wide umbrella of UK bass, grime and dubstep, her subsequent venture into production and the reassembling of the foundations of her own label Pretty Weird Records has grown in parallel to her refreshed multi-genre approach to her selections. Enjoy xJoin for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 4, 2023 • 1h 15min

Jeremiah Asiamah - How I Became The Youngest DJ on The BBC

DJ & Broadcaster on BBC Radio 1. Just a good looking bloke from London, who loves Afro House, Afrobeats & World Music. Enjoy xJoin for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 27, 2023 • 1h 11min

Victor Calderone & Avision - The Relaunch of Record Label 'Matter' & The Current State of Techno

About Victor:In 1996, Calderone broke through with his debut solo single "Give It Up," which lived on top of the Billboard Dance Music charts for a week. Throughout the '90s and aughts, Calderone was known for his intuitive and original club remixes for pop artists like Madonna, Sting, Beyoncé, Depeche Mode, and Whitney Houston. The fruitful era also saw him kick off international and statewide residencies that are still going strong over 20 years later. Calderone built a luminous reputation for his sprawling 12-16 hour sets—all-consuming journeys that illustrated his gift for musical storytelling.About Avision:Fortunate to grow up around the rich club culture of NYC and influenced by the sounds around him, Avision now finds himself helping to usher in a new wave of techno for the New York scene. His debut album In My Mind has been released on Maceo Plex’s Ellum Audio imprint, which DJ Mag UK has called “an impressive body of work stuffed full of melodic techno and maximal house”. Enjoy xJoin for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 20, 2023 • 1h 16min

AMÉMÉ: How Persistence & Hard Work Changed Everything

Hubert Ameme Sodoganji aka AMEME, is a West African born DJ/producer who splits his time between Brooklyn and Berlin. Fueled by an innate determination, drive and passion, with attuned intuition applied to both his music and life, West African native AMÉMÉ channels his cultural roots and ancestry into everything he does. Born and raised in Benin, AMÉMÉ helms One Tribe, a global community and brand identity centred on unity and a positive outlook. His visionary capabilities and unwavering dedication have been the catalyst behind the rapid growth and proliferation of both his musical endeavours and One Tribe as a whole. Specialising in Afro-leaning electronic music, with flourishes of tribal percussion and spiritual vocals built upon a foundation of contemporary deep house and tech, AMÉMÉ’s DJ sets are eclectic, energetic and nourishing for the soul. Releases on his One Tribe label found their way to Black Coffee, who supported the music in Tulum back in 2019. Enjoy xJoin for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 34min

Disco Donnie: Becoming One Of The Biggest Promoters In The USA

Disco Donnie Presents (DDP) is an award-winning and recognized electronic dance music event production leader founded by veteran promoter James "Disco" Donnie Estopinal. Since the company's inception in 1994, DDP has sold over 18 million tickets producing over 18,000 live events, arena shows, and outdoor festivals in over 100 markets worldwide, including the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Panama. Annually, DDP is responsible for organizing and promoting nearly 1,000 club events across the U.S., ranging from Portland, Columbus, Houston, Tampa, New Orleans, Dallas, and St. Louis to name only a few. DDP is is also known for producing major festivals such Lights All Night, Sunset Music Festival, Ember Shores, The Texas Eclipse, Paradise Blue, So What!?, Freaky Deaky, and the "First Festival Back," Ubbi Dubbi.Founder and CEO James "Disco Donnie" Estopinal, Jr. is considered one of the godfathers of U.S. electronic dance music, evolving over the past 29 years to become one of the top dance music promoters globally. From his early days in the 1990s New Orleans dance scene, Disco Donnie coupled eccentricity with ingenuity to create elaborately themed parties that charmed patrons, garnered an international following, and unwittingly became a catalyst for a national debate over the First Amendment right to expression. Enjoy xJoin for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 6, 2023 • 1h 17min

THEMBA: From Township in South Africa to International DJ

South African THEMBA burst onto the global scene in 2018. This summer THEMBA is resident DJ at Black Coffee's party at Hi, has shows at Ushuaia, Amnesia, Blue Marlin & Heart, while also touring in over 20 other countries. Early 2019 saw THEMBA at Brixton 02 Academy, Luciano & Friends Tulum, Paris Fashion week and at Miami Music Week for Black Coffee and All Gone Pete Tong, where Themba's set was used as Pete Tong's BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix. THEMBA's sound forged from his African roots creates his unique take on electronic music. 2018 he released 'Paliva EP' & 'Haai EP' on Knee Deep In Sound, 'Vuma / Lost' on Yoshitoshi & 'Who Is Themba?' on his Herd label, which remained in the Beatport chart for a year. Enjoy xJoin for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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