What happens when music isn’t just your passion but also a family affair? In this episode, I chat with Betical, the sibling duo known for their emotive sound and deep musical chemistry. We trace their story from growing up together to finding their own workflow in the studio, how they navigate creative blocks, and the ways they keep their personal relationship strong amidst industry pressures. They open up about what they’ve learned from each other, how they handle moments of divergence, and what excites them about the future of Betical.This episode is powered by Trackstack - the platform that helps you manage demos, promos, and sell your music expertise. Use code CUPMOG for 10% off for life.
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Arodes: The sacrifices behind life as a touring DJ
Arodes joins us on the podcast to share the story behind his career change into an internationally touring DJ. We dive deep into his earliest musical memories, first gigs, Ibiza and how his sound has evolved into what we hear today.He opens up about the sacrifices you have to make to become a touring artist- the long nights, missed moments at home, and trying to keep healthy while constantly on the move. From his very first official gig to playing at iconic venues and festivals like Burning Man, Arodes reflects on the surreal highs and the tough challenges that shaped his career.We also talk about the labels he co-runs with Andrea Oliva, Unreleased and All I Need, and how stepping into the role of label head has changed his perspective on the music industry.This episode is powered by Trackstack, the platform that helps you manage demos, promos, and sell your music expertise. Use code CUPMOG for 10% off for life.This episode was recorded live from Soho House Barcelona in partnership with Techno & Chill.
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Georgia Taglietti: Driving culture forward
Today’s guest is a true cultural powerhouse, Georgia Taglietti. With over 30 years in the music industry, Georgia has been shaping narratives at the crossroads of creativity, technology, and communication. You might have seen her speaking on global panels or driving cultural conversations behind the scenes. As the founder of The International Consulting Network for Arts & Culture, she now helps creatives and companies navigate change with smart strategy and deep cultural insight.This episode is powered by Trackstack, the platform that makes managing demos, promos, and even selling your expertise seamless. Use code CUPMOG for 10% off for life.
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DJ Tennis: Managing different roles in the industry
This episode was recorded live from Soho House Barcelona in collaboration with Techno & Chill.Today’s guest is the one and only DJ Tennis, an icon in electronic music and the creative force behind the label Life and Death. Beyond the decks, he’s also the founder of Munchie Town and a passionate foodie. In this episode, we delve into his passion for cooking and food culture, the DJs who can genuinely cook, his journey to getting started in the music industry, his experience as a manager, and how he balances multiple projects simultaneously.Whether you’re here for the music industry insights or the kitchen stories, this conversation offers a unique perspective from one of the scene’s most creative minds.Can U Put Me On Guestlist? is powered by Trackstack, the platform to manage your demos, promos, and sell your music expertise.Use code CUPMOG for 10% off for life: https://www.trackstack.com
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Kölsch: The art of storytelling
Today’s guest is a master of musical storytelling, a producer whose sound is instantly recognisable: the incredible Kölsch.In this episode, we dive into Kölsch’s reflections on the evolution of club culture, his early days starting out in Copenhagen, his first times playing in Ibiza, and the philosophy that drives the narrative quality of his productions. We also explore his brand new collaboration with Camelphat, Waste My Time, the first single from his upcoming album Kinema. The track arrives with an AI-generated video that reimagines Pacha Ibiza in the 1970s, blending real archive footage with futuristic technology. We talk about the concept behind the video, AI, and the magic of collaborating with other artists.This episode is powered by Trackstack, the all-in-one platform to manage demos, send promos, level up your productions, and monetise your music knowledge. It’s intuitive and built for music pros. Use the code CUPMOG to get 10% off for life.
As the dance music industry grows and grows, Katie digs deep into the lives of DJs, producers, managers, tour managers, publicists, club owners, label managers, promoters... (basically all of the people who get asked for guestlist) to find out how they started out, challenges they’ve come across, achievements, opinions, goals and, of course, all of the exciting stories that they’ve made along the way... And there's definitely some good ones out there. This podcast is powered by Trackstack.
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