Club Elevate

Club Elevate

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Club Elevate episodes

  • Club Elevate 054 - Mincy | Extra Spicy, Dayshift & Authenticity

    Mincy is an Eora/Sydney based DJ, producer and label head behind Extra Spicy and Dayshift. Recorded on Club Elevate podcast at Solace Bar during a stopover through Naarm/Melbourne, the conversation traces her path through Australia's underground bass and UK garage scene.They cover the origins of Extra Spicy as a bass and UK garage label, the years of trial and error before it found its audience, the growth of Dayshift into one of Sydney's most talked-about day parties, learning production from scratch during lockdown as a woman in a male-dominated space, and the moment she realised playing to the crowd wasn't the same as playing for herself.A conversation about reslience and building something real and with authenticity.


    Follow Mincy
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/mincy.aus
    SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mincyaus
    Extra Spicy: https://extraspicy.bandcamp.com


    Follow Club Elevate
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/club___elevate
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yRh9dyWV8kPMGs4kGEBwQ
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/club-elevate/id1797431042
    SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/club_elevate
    Bandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com

    1 hr 8 min
  • Club Elevate 053 — Simon TK | Wax'o Paradiso & Skylab Radio

    Simon TK is a Naarm/Melbourne DJ, label head and community radio figure and one half of Wax'o Paradiso alongside Edd Fisher. This chat, recorded at Solace Bar as part of the ongoing conversation around Naarm's underground dance scene.

    They cover the origins of Wax'o Paradiso as a party series and label, the curation and the logistics of running outdoor parties across Melbourne's most memorable spaces, closing out Meredith Music Festival with a sunrise set, and the story behind Skylab Radio, the community station he co-founded with Gus Carmichael, now in its eighth year.


    All Night Long Tickets - https://ra.co/events/2510865

    Dreamscape Coma EP https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/album/dreamscape-coma


    Follow Simon TK

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/simon_tk

    SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/simon-tk

    Waxo SC: https://soundcloud.com/waxo-paradiso


    Follow Club Elevate

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/club___elevate

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yRh9dyWV8kPMGs4kGEBwQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/club-elevate/id1797431042

    SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/club_elevate

    Bandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com

    59 min
  • Club Elevate 052 — Airwolf Paradise | From Behind The Lens To Behind The Decks

    Airwolf Paradise joins Club Elevate for episode 52. The Melbourne-based DJ, producer, photographer and now label head sits down with host Ricky Nord at Solace Bar, tracing a creative journey that started with a camera at Melbourne club nights and grew into one of Australian dance music's most quietly impressive portfolios.

    They cover the origin story of a wedding DJ dad, the years documenting Melbourne's underground scene through the Airwolf Paradise Archives, working in the Sweat It Out office alongside the late Ajax, becoming Dom Dolla's content guy and tour manager through his global rise, and the story of Don't Hurt Me Baby — a two-minute demo sent to Patrick Topping's Trick label that changed everything.

    A conversation about patience, passion, and what it actually takes to back yourself when the odds aren't looking good.


    Follow Airwolf Paradise

    Instagram: instagram.com/airwolfparadise

    SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/6xvV3XWLarrXSnxXwM

    Bandcamp: airwolfparadise.bandcamp.com


    Follow Club Elevate

    Instagram: instagram.com/club___elevate

    Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2yRh9dyWV8kPMGs4kGEBwQ

    Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/club-elevate/id1797431042

    SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/club_elevate

    Bandcamp: clubelevate.bandcamp.com

    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCxVgcDeZ9OpDEJnp-2_yt7w

    1 hr 2 min
  • Club Elevate 051 — DJ Possum | From Medellín to Naarm & The Roots of the Dancefloor

    DJ Possum joins Club Elevate for episode 51. The Colombia-born, Naarm/Melbourne-based selector sits down with host Ricky Nord at Solace Bar. Tracing early raves in Medellín, a journey through Europe and a musical philosophy built on ritual, ancestry and genuine curiosity.

    They cover the cultural roots of reggaeton and dancehall, the iconic Skylab b2b with Myles Mac, her alias Jolie de Vogue, Echo Systems and what it means to truly understand the history behind the music you play.

    A conversation about digging deeper — culture, liberation and the Melbourne underground.


    Follow DJ Possum

    Instagram: instagram.com/djpossum_

    SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/djpossums


    Follow Club Elevate

    Instagram: instagram.com/club___elevate

    Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2yRh9dyWV8kPMGs4kGEBwQ

    Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/club-elevate/id1797431042

    SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/club_elevate

    Bandcamp: clubelevate.bandcamp.com

    1 hr 15 min
  • Club Elevate 050 — Moopie | A Colourful Storm & The Value of a Record

    Moopie joins Club Elevate for episode 50. The Beijing-born, Naarm/Melbourne-based DJ and founder of A Colourful Storm sits down with host Ricky Nord at Solace Bar.

    They cover record digging philosophy, 10 years of running one of Australia's most quietly respected underground labels, what it really means to read a room, and the line between functional and emotional when it comes to records.

    Touching on Helena Hauff, Ben UFO, Butik Festival, and the Naarm/Melbourne underground scene that shaped it all.


    Follow Moopie

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moopiedaily/?hl=en

    Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/moopie

    Bandcamp: https://acolourfulstorm.bandcamp.com/


    Follow Club Elevate

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/club-elevate/id1797431042

    SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/club_elevate

    Bandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/

    YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxVgcDeZ9OpDEJnp-2_yt7w

    1 hr 26 min
  • Club Elevate 049 – Bella Claxton | From Seated Gigs to Sold-Out Shows

    Host Ricky Nord welcomes back Bella Claxton for a full-circle conversation — from her early seated club gigs in Australia to sold-out shows across Melbourne and Sydney, and now relocating to Amsterdam as her career expands internationally.

    A chat where they dive into moments like how she perfectly timed her remix of Seek Bromance with bringing in the new year, resulting in one of the most talked-about festival moments of the summer.


    Bella speaks on:

    • Moving to Europe and adjusting to the Amsterdam electronic music scen
    • Touring life, routine, fitness and mental wellbeing
    • The differences between Australian and Dutch crowds
    • Starting her new label Cadence
    • How her sound is evolving heading into 2026



    Follow Bella Claxton

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellaclaxton/?hl=en

    Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bellaclaxton

    Cadence Label: https://soundcloud.com/cadence_spm


    Follow Club Elevate

    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/⁠

    Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/club-elevate/id1797431042⁠

    Soundcloud:⁠ ht⁠tps://soundcloud.com/club_elevate⁠

    Bandcamp: ⁠https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/⁠

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxVgcDeZ9OpDEJnp-2_yt7w


    1 hr 5 min
  • Club Elevate 048 — Bad Boombox | Success, Mindset & Touring

    In Episode 048 of Club Elevate, we sit down with Bad Boombox to talk success, mindset, drive, social media, touring, and modern club culture.

    Born in Bulgaria, raised in the US and now based in Berlin, Bad Boombox reflects on building momentum in today’s electronic music landscape — from online humour and authenticity to creativity and challenges whilst touring.

    Thi s conversation offers an honest look behind the scenes of a fast-moving DJ career where he is always on the move.


    Follow Bad BoomboxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/badboombox/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badboomboxSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/badboomboxSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ZisvOKQY2LDItOkbsy2qdFollow Club ElevateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/club-elevate/id1797431042Soundcloud: ht⁠tps://soundcloud.com/club_elevateBandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/

    1 hr 14 min
  • Club Elevate 047 — Osmosis Jones at Beyond The Valley | UKG & Festival Culture Podcast (Live)

    In this episode, we sit down with Osmosis Jones, one of Australia’s fastest-rising UK Garage artists. Recorded live at Beyond The Valley 2025, we talk about the roots of UKG, the growth of Australian club culture, the evolving electronic scene, and the journey behind his breakout as an artist.Osmosis Jones has appeared at major festivals including Pitch Music & Arts and Beyond The Valley, becoming a standout name in Australia’s emerging UKG movement.This episode was recorded at The Lounge Room Stage at Beyond The Valley on Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar Country.


    Follow Osmosis Jones

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osmosisjonesinthehouse/

    Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/osmosisjones1er

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/39vtMUnZETGKSh6MFRSJ7n?si=yHsPjkk7RweocTdiv00OWw

    InTheHouse Record Label: https://inthehouserecs.com/


    Follow Club Elevate

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/club-elevate/id1797431042

    Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/club_elevate

    Bandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/

    48 min
  • Club Elevate 046 - Laura Van Hal

    Host Ricky Nord sits down with Netherlands-born, now Berlin-based producer and DJ Laura Van Hal. In this episode, they discuss Laura's journey in the music world — from working as an agent to playing shows as a DJ. They talk about her skill as a DJ, dealing with self-doubt, and navigating the scene as a woman. Laura was recently in Australia playing a number of gigs, including Ballista and Gold Haus at Solace Bar in Naarm/Melbourne.


    FYI: The mix after the chat is available via Area 3000 Radio's Soundcloud, see the link to Area 3000 here: https://soundcloud.com/area3000

    Laura Van Hal Links

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauravanhal_/?hl=en

    Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lauravanhal

    Club Elevate Links

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/?hl=en

    Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/club_elevate

    Bandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/

    1 hr 12 min
  • Club Elevate 045 - RONA.

    Host Ricky Nord sits down with Kayteyte producer and DJ, RONA. They discuss the influence of country within her sound, exploring her latest release It's All Here, her work in the field of systemic change for First Nations communities and how she has evolved as both a producer and DJ over time.


    RONA. Links

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rona.ngamperle/?hl=en

    Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rona_ngamperle

    Bandcamp: https://ronangamperle.bandcamp.com/


    Club Elevate Links

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/?hl=en

    Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rona_ngamperle

    Bandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/

    1 hr 27 min

About Club Elevate

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Club Elevate is a Naarm/Melbourne-based electronic music podcast hosted by DJ, Ricky Nord. Each episode, Ricky sits down with local and international DJs, producers and selectors to talk music, culture, creativity and the stories behind the artists shaping the underground scene.