Looking for the Perfect Beat is the new podcast from Arthur Baker that dives into what drives artists across music, film, art and literature.

Hosted by producer and DJ Arthur Baker, the show reconnects friends and collaborators featured in his new memoir (also titled Looking for the Perfect Beat) for honest, behind-the-scenes stories that go deeper than anywhere else.

In this episode, Arthur sits down with powerhouse vocalist Taylor Dayne, revisiting their shared history from New York clubs to global charts. They trace Taylor’s journey from Bronx childhood and AM radio obsessions to “Tell It to My Heart,” Clive Davis, and the whirlwind of late-’80s pop stardom. Arthur and Taylor unpack their collaborations, including the song that Clive passed on but later became a Tina Turner anthem, and remember wild nights at Lucky Strike, Café Tabac, and studio sessions with future icons like Avicii. Taylor reflects on surviving the industry, honoring mentors like Diane Warren and Whitney Houston, and why she still feels driven to make new music and protect the value of artists today.

Produced by Damian Wilson

In partnership with Wax Poetics

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for the Perfect Beat is the new podcast from Arthur Baker that dives into what drives artists across music, film, art and literature.

Hosted by producer and DJ Arthur Baker, the show reconnects friends and collaborators featured in his new memoir (also titled Looking for the Perfect Beat) for honest, behind-the-scenes stories that go deeper than anywhere else.

In this episode, Arthur sits down with Kieran Hebden, aka Four Tet. They trace Kieran’s musical journey from growing up in a house full of jazz, soul, and Motown, to forming Fridge, discovering electronic music, and producing groundbreaking records. Together they revisit the London underground of the late ’90s and early 2000s, Output Records, Trevor Jackson, and the nights where Boards of Canada, Daft Punk, and Ronnie Size played back-to-back.

Kieran shares the story behind his collaborations with Pharoah Sanders, Neneh Cherry, Thom Yorke, and the birth of his DJ career that led all the way to Madison Square Garden and Coachella with Skrillex and Fredagain. He also opens up about his landmark battle for fair artist royalties and how creativity, not commerce, has always driven him.

Produced by Damian Wilson

In partnership with Wax Poetics

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for the Perfect Beat is the new podcast from Arthur Baker that dives into what drives artists across music, film, art and literature.

Hosted by producer and DJ Arthur Baker, the show reconnects friends and collaborators featured in his new memoir (also titled Looking for the Perfect Beat) for honest, behind-the-scenes stories that go deeper than anywhere else.

In this episode, Arthur sits down with Peter Hook of New Order, Joy Division, The Light, Monaco, Freebass and Revenge. These two go way back and discuss everything from how New Order formed, the lost beat for Blue Monday, Manchester, The Haçienda and much more.

Produced by Damian Wilson

In partnership with Wax Poetics

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for the Perfect Beat is the new podcast from Arthur Baker that dives into what drives artists across music, film, art and literature.

Hosted by producer and DJ Arthur Baker, the show reconnects friends and collaborators featured in his new memoir (also titled Looking for the Perfect Beat) for honest, behind-the-scenes stories that go deeper than anywhere else.

In this episode, Arthur sits down with DJ/producer John “Jellybean” Benitez. From marathon sets at the Fun House to shaping Madonna’s early hits, remixing Sting, and defining the sound of an era. Expect untold stories, rare insights, and the search for that one elusive groove: the perfect beat.

Produced by Damian Wilson

In partnership with Wax Poetics

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.