Beat Wala

Music is more than sound. It carries identity, memory, community, resistance & even rebellion.

It builds bridges across generations, defines places, and reflects the social and cultural realities we inhabit.

In Ibiza, music has long been a defining cultural force — shaping the island’s stories, rituals, and global imagination.

For a very special episode of Beat Wala, we invited an audience to Soho House on the island intimate conversation with a trio of guest speakers who influence and shape today’s musical landscape.

Guest Speakers:

Igor Marijuan: Music director Akasha

Sharon Simonetta:  Chinois

Manu Gonzalez: DJ / Producer

Together we explored how music has shaped the islands cultural identity and what Ibiza’s musical culture reveals about who we are today. We heard how sound becomes both a cultural archive and a catalyst for transformation.

Thank you to Manu for the opening track, One Kiss Ft Kiki.

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In this special Beat Wala conversation recorded at International Music Summit in Dubai, I sit down with London born DJ/producer, songwriter and Femme fest founder, Megatronic.

She has been immersed within the music scene for over 20 years, fortifying her unmatched talent and know-how around the industry.

From her roots in techno and electro to her long-running work as a broadcaster and scene connector, Megatronic shares honest reflections on longevity, integrity, and what it really means to build a career in electronic music over time.

We talk about the evolution of club culture, the responsibility of selectors, and why staying curious — musically and personally — matters more than ever.

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In this episode, Jo Youle sits down with global dance music pioneer Loco Dice to explore the storytelling and return to his hiphop roots with his new album Purple Jam — a project that showcases many new collaborations, community, and plenty of groove.

From his early days in the hip-hop underground to unforgettable back-to-back sets with Carl Cox, Marco Carola, and the DC10 family, Dice shares the moments that shaped his journey and the friendships that continue to push him forward. He opens up about the emotional core of Purple Jam — a record built through connection — and how working alongside his long-time collaborator and album co-producer brought new color and freedom to his sound.

Together, Jo and Dice reflect on:

• How Carl Cox’s friendship & mentorship helped define his DJ philosophy.

• The balance between discipline and improvisation when playing B2B on stage.

• The energy of Ibiza’s DC10 from Cirillo and his early days on the terrace.

It’s a soulful sofa conversation with one of the scene’s most respected artists — a man who continues to innovate without losing sight of where it all began.

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In this special live edition of Beat Wala recorded at the CultTech Summit in Vienna, host Jo Youle sits down with French electronic artist and producer , DeLaurentis, also known as "The Woman Machine" — to explore how artificial intelligence and human emotion can co-exist in the creative process.  

DeLaurentis shares her journey from classical piano to crafting her own unique “musicalism” — a synesthetic world where colour, texture, and sound merge into cinematic, electronic storytelling.

💬 Topics in this episode:  

- The birth of “Musicalism” — composing through colour and emotion  

- How AI becomes a creative partner, not a threat  

- Recording in Spatial Audio

- Voice Manipulation

- Finding authenticity in digital artistry  

- The role of storytelling in sound and visual identity  

- What the future looks like for hybrid musicians  

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Episode 24 is a very special edition of Beat Wala recorded in front of a LIVE audience on the rooftop of The Standard Ibiza overlooking Dalt vila for our first collaboration with Beat Hotel. It was a pleasure to explore the intersection of sound, identity, and creativity in this very special release and mixtape from Nightmares on Wax, Echo45 Sound System. The Tape comes as the latest release from the very much loved island resident George Evelyn whose legacy spans three decades, almost two of which have been spent here in Ibiza. Host and music journalist, Jo youle, was joined also by his art director and collaborator on the tape, British Menswear Designer, Nicholas Daley - renowned for exploring the interplay of fashion, music and culture.

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In this episode of Beat Wala, Jo Youle catches up with GoldFish – the South African live electronic duo whose fusion of jazz, dance, and deep house has taken them from the beaches of Cape Town to some of the world’s biggest festival stages.

We dive into:

• 🌍 How Cape Town shaped their sound and musical identity

• 🎷 Blending live instruments with beats

• 🎶 Stories from their breakout albums and international tours

• 🎛️ The magic (and chaos) of performing live electronic sets

• 🚀 Their evolution from beach bars to headlining global events and their residency at Pacha in ibiza for fours years

• 💡 What’s next for GoldFish in 2025 and beyond.

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We sit down in Ibiza with the legendary Kevin Saunderson – one of the founding fathers of Detroit Techno, a member of the Belville Three along with Juan Atkins & Derrick May, as well as a true pioneer of electronic music.

From shaping the sound of techno in the ’80s to his iconic work with Inner City and his groundbreaking sets at clubs and festivals worldwide, Kevin shares an inside look at his incredible four-decade journey and some of the worst jobs he did along the way to buy his first set of decks from a pawn shop to receiving the legend award at IMS this year.

We talk about:

• 🎶 How Detroit’s underground shaped the birth of techno

• 🏠 The magic behind Inner City’s timeless hits

• 🚀 The evolution of electronic music and its future

• 🎛️ Kevin’s creative process in the studio and behind the decks

• 🌍 Building a lasting global legacy while staying true to Detroit roots

Whether you’re a DJ, producer, or dance music lover, this conversation dives deep into the culture, history, and future of techno from one of its true innovators.

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Bailey has been entrenched in drum & bass and jungle since the earliest chapters of the movement.

From his role on pirate station Energy FM to his residency with Metalheadz during its most era-defining Blue Note moments and his 10 year tenure at BBC Radio 1Xtra and RINSE FM, he is one of the pioneers of the scene and has been right in the heart of it for more than four decades.

In this special chat recorded at the International Music Summit, he talks us through how his resolute, inspired and dedicated journey have made him one of the most consistent selectors and supporters of the genre in every possible direction.

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In this special edition of Beat Wala, recorded live at IMS Ibiza, we sit down with a true trailblazer in electronic music: the world’s first female drum & bass and jungle MC.

With raw honesty and vibrant energy, she shares the untold story of carving a path through a male-dominated scene at a time when women on the mic were unheard of.

From underground raves to international stages, her voice became the pulse of a movement, inspiring generations to come.

We explore the resistance she faced along the way—dismissal, exclusion, and systemic bias that often tried to silence her.

But she didn’t back down. Instead, she turned her mic into a weapon and her rhymes into resistance, proving over and over that lyrical mastery knows no gender.

This episode dives deep into the resilience it takes to stand your ground, claim space, and challenge the norms in one of the most hardcore scenes in electronic music.

Through her stories of persistence, sisterhood, and sonic rebellion, this conversation becomes more than music—it’s a manifesto for any woman who’s been told she doesn’t belong. Whether you’re an MC, a fan of the jungle, or someone fighting to be seen, this episode delivers a fierce dose of inspiration from a woman who broke the mold and never looked back.

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In this episode of Beat Wala, we speak with leading neuroscientist Dr. Julia Basso as part of AlphaTheta’s documentary: We Become One.

Julia shares her research into how the brain processes music, how rhythm and sound influence emotion, and what happens neurologically when people experience music together and dance.

We explore how music affects memory, mental health, and why shared musical moments feel so powerful—both individually and collectively.

This conversation brings a scientific lens to the emotional experience of music and opens up new ways of understanding connection through sound.

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