Rave Room Podcast

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Join us as we dive deep into the vibrant electronic music scene, exploring the latest trends, techniques, and insider secret to success. Unlock your DJ/producer potential as we bring you expert interv... more

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October 08, 2024 Reach Up Disco Wonderland - Nick Halkes and Andy Smith talk us through their amazing journey
Video version: https://youtu.be/fJWJgieaZN4

From hosting parties as kids on two home hifis in a small west country town to playing some of the biggest clubs and festivals in the world, schooldays best friends Nick Halkes and Andy Smith have enjoyed amazing careers both individually and together. Here they talk about remixing , touring and so much more as they prepare for the release of the third instalment of the Reach Up Disco Wonderland compilation series on BBE that Andy compiles.

As schooldays best friends Andy and Nick ran a mobile disco together and hunted for bargain 12 inch vinyl in their childhood home town of Portishead near Bristol. At this point they had no idea that Andy would supply beats and tour the world with Portishead before one of the top 100 djs in the world nor that Nick would go on to set up the XL and Positiva labels becoming one of the UK mst respected dance and electronic music industry executives.

Reach Up launched more than five years ago at London basement venue The Waiting Rooms and soon after appeared at Carl Cox’s night at Space, Ibiza where they played for three seasons on the bounce and then also began packing out their monthly London residency at Peckham’s South London Soul Train (hosted at the legendary Bussey Building).

Following the 2017 release of the Reach Up Disco Wonderland compilation on the renowned BBE Records, Volume 2 was released in 2019. Andy and Nick’s re-edits of two tracks on the 2017 Reach Up Disco Wonderland comp were just the start. Nick’s collaboration with Full Intention, both to release original music on Midnight Riot and remix State of the Nation feat the Jungle Brothers, gained support from Purple Disco Machine, Dimitri from Paris and Roger Sanchez.From there a chart topping Nick Reach Up remix of Hideaway by De’lacey followed and a Nick Reach Up collab with Birdee and vocal legend Barbara Tucker that scored coveted daytime Radio One play in the UK whilst hitting top 3 on Traxsource. An invitation to remix Mel C took the Nick Reach Up sound into new territory whilst a rework of Body Work by Hot Streak also took off. Most recently Nick was approached to remix the Kylie single Magic taken from her album appropriately entitled ‘Disco’ and in October 2020 had 4 remixes of his simultaneously in the Music Week Upfront Top 20. In the time that all this was happening amongst other achievements Andys re-edit of Will Sessions & Amp Fiddler feat. Dames Brown – Lost Without You notched up a tune of the month accolade in Mixmag.

Despite having much to look back on Reach Up’s monthly radio show on the award-winning Soho Radio features regular guest mixes from the likes of Full Intention, Jumpin’ Jack Frost, Young Pulse, Danny Rampling and more showcasing the hottest new music along with classic and more hidden gems from back in the day. Despite knowing each other for decades maybe this is still just the start for Nick and Andys Reach Up Disco Wonderland adventure?!
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1h 12min
September 19, 2024 Insider Secrets: Ideal Time for TECH HOUSE Brands to Unite with Jake & Law
video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__IghGTzfCU

LUNR Events and Grounded Sounds: A Powerhouse in the House & Tech Scene**
In 2024, *LUNR Events* and *Grounded Sounds* merged to form one dynamic entity, combining their strengths in the UK electronic music scene. Founded five years ago, LUNR aimed to elevate the local music culture in the South-East of England. Similarly, *Grounded Sounds* shared this mission, driving innovation in the local scene. The merger was a natural fit, with both brands having founders who share the same values and vision.
Today, *LUNR Events* leads the charge for unforgettable events, while *Grounded Sounds* has evolved into a prominent *record label**. Their sound spans **House**, **Tech House**, and even touches of **Disco* through the **LUNR Disco Project**.
Key Achievements:
- Two successful monthly residencies, including one that has run for over a year.
- Multiple sold-out shows in **London**, including venues like **EGG LDN**.
- International expansion, with debut events in **Dublin, Ireland**, and an upcoming show in the global dance capital, **Ibiza**.
On the label side, *Grounded Sounds* is preparing to drop its 6th release, following success in the *Beatport Top 100* charts. The label’s growing roster of talented artists is steadily crafting a signature sound that’s making waves in the scene.
With a strong passion for *House Music**, the team behind **LUNR Events* and *Grounded Sounds* is dedicated to making a lasting impact locally, nationally, and globally. Stay tuned for more from these two rising forces in the EDM world!
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1h 15min
August 20, 2024 Barbuto's Story: From pro cyclist to world renowned DJ & Producer
Welcome back to The Rave Room podcast the number 1 Rave podcast where we speak people that are the grass roots of the electronic music scene,
In this episode Immerse yourself in the pulsating world of techno with Christian Barbuto, the dynamic DJ and techno artist renowned for his dark, bass-heavy sound. Originally hailing from Sydney, Australia, and now making waves from Austin, Texas, Barbuto takes you on a sonic journey through deep grooves and minimal beats.
In each episode, Christian Barbuto delivers exclusive mixes and behind-the-scenes insights, showcasing his signature style that has electrified audiences at top venues like Kingdom Night Club and major festivals such as WMC and The BPM Festival. Dive into the cutting-edge world of techno with tracks from leading imprints like Octopus, Transmit, and Funk n' Deep.
Whether you're a dedicated techno enthusiast or new to the genre, the Christian Barbuto Techno Sessions Podcast is your gateway to the ultimate techno experience. Tune in and get ready to elevate your listening experience!
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https://www.beatport.com/artist/barbuto/462968
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1h 18min
July 28, 2024 TOP DRUM & BASS Singer shares her Story | Jasmine Knight
Jasmine Knight is a Topline Writer, Vocalist & Creative from South London. Her high-end career has seen her collaborate with some of the biggest players in dance music, with her record “MOVE” reaching no1 in the Beatport Charts and hitting more than 12 million views on TikTok.
Her dedication to her music and natural talent is a winning combination with producers from all over the world lining up to get her powerful vocals and raw songwriting on their records.
Jasmine’s style is a delicate balance of her underground influences, with a natural ability to write songs worthy of the mainstream charts.
With a fierce sound and equally fierce look, Jasmine is in much demand for collaborations across a variety of genres & music projects, thanks to her transformative vocal styling and delivery, in-depth songwriting, and professional approach.
“As much as I love being on stage and performing, I love just as much the business side of the music industry and supporting & guiding others throughout their creative journeys.”
More recently, Jasmine Knight has discovered a profound passion for blending Music with film and is now in the process of writing albums specifically for Film / TV & Gaming alongside supporting upcoming artists with her mentoring program.
Jasmine Knight has always been eager to learn and understand how the creative industry works and has always been involved behind the scenes every step of the way in her career.
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1h 15min
June 28, 2024 LAU.RA First woman to win Music Producer’s Guild award for 'Self Producing Artist'
Video Version: https://youtu.be/8TDHtuhbsfc
Welcome back to another great episode with the amazing and talented Lau.ra. Lau.ra has gained a big recognition in the scene as she tell us her story on how she started out as a pop singer but took the industry knowledge and used it to grow her brand. In her success Lau.ra has also created a free party in London. In this video it's packed full of music business information, producer tips, soxial media stratagies and so much more that will be beneficial to helping you grow your brand.
| Producer | DJ | Writer | Performer | Vocalist | Artist |
A formidable force on the electronic underground, lau.ra has established herself as a dynamic, vibrant and versatile artist. From providing unforgettable vocals to deep house tracks, to composing dance floor stompers that utilise her exceptional production skills, she is an award-winning producer, with millions of streams, widespread radio play, plus a gold-certified record under her belt.
Today, she merges her main disciplines; singing and production, making music that operates at the intersection of her two creative outlets. In 2022, she became the first woman to win the Music Producer’s Guild award for 'Self Producing Artist'. Won previously by Four Tet and Jon Hopkins
A series of singles released with Needwant epitomise her unfussy approach to production, including debut, ‘Sideways’, with Secaina. The cut marked the beginning of a long-term connection between lau.ra and the influential label, each single showcasing her core ethos of keeping things simple.
As a DJ she keeps it energetic and upbeat, playing at Circoloco’s NYD party at DC-10 in Ibiza, Amnesia and many more. She has appeared on Radio 1, 6music and Rinse, with support from a range of tastemakers: Jaguar, Danny Howard, Nemone, Annie Mac, Jack Saunders and Mary Ann Hobbs among them.
Seemingly born to perform, lau.ra’s innate understanding of how to work with vocalists and her impeccable singing voice, combined with an almost reductive approach to making music and a penchant for dance floor bangers, lie at the core of her upwards trajectory
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1h 23min
May 13, 2024 Techno Modular Masterclass and Live Set with Paul Franc
Video Version: https://youtu.be/TDvk7Gyr7Io

Dive into the mesmerizing world of Paul Franc's live modular masterclass and experience the forefront of minimal modular music. Join us for an immersive journey guided by hypnotic rhythms inspired by the vibrant Rominimal music genre. Explore intricate sonic landscapes crafted with Franc's Eurorack synthesizer, featuring obscure textures, abstract percussion, lush chords, and melancholic melodies defining his signature sound.
Be captivated by an otherworldly adventure through uncharted territories, leaving you spellbound by Franc's innovative compositions. With roots in Vancouver's dynamic music scene and a residency at The Vault alongside international luminaries like Robbie Akbal, Franc is poised to captivate a global audience with his unique blend of modular minimalism. Don't miss out – subscribe now and join the movement with Paul Franc!
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1h 35min
April 25, 2024 ACTORS to DJ’s, MAS QUE NADA share their STORY
Video Version: https://youtu.be/894QDZwHQpY?si=n31-y4QLcw5vuFg6
Since their launch in 2019 Mas Que Nada have hosted and performed at notable events across the UK in major city's such as London, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle. Their principal aim since inception is to bring good music to good people, priding themselves on creating a party atmosphere that's enjoyed by all communities - and celebrates diversity. As part of the MQN ethos they endeavour to represent all communities in their line ups.
As well as being a DJ duo in their own right, Mas Que Nada host parties across the UK at venues including Ministry of Sound, Egg, The Cause, Colours Hoxton, The Prince Of Wales and even Glastonbury Festival.
Summer 2021 took the brand North where they held events at Hatch MCR, Night and Day MCR, Hangar 34 LVP as well as another sold out boat party (something their brand is becoming synonymous with) around the iconic Manchester canals as well as a 500 capacity party on the River Thames.
With a varied music policy in mind, MQN are open to anything as long as it's funky and gets people grooving! The past 12 months has seen Mas Que Nada DJ alongside the likes of Roger Sanchez, SG lewis, Todd Terry, Fat Tony, Joshua James, Elliot Adamson, Melvo Baptiste, Trutopia, Mousse T, Arielle Free, Plastician, Birdee, Seamus Haji and Michael Gray to name just a few.
In the first few months of 2022 alone MQN's profile has grown significantly, leading to dates this summer at over 10 Major UK festivals including El Dorado Festival and Glastonbury, as well as numerous club shows playing alongside giants of the industry.
Additionally over the past 3 years, Mas Que Nada have been enlisted to provide entertainment for some of the biggest corporate clients in the world including Adidas, Virgin Media google and Microsoft.
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1h 18min
April 02, 2024 The Story of Miss Melody's MC & Drum & Bass Adventure
Video Version: https://youtu.be/1g6XUfyE81o
Miss Melody is a powerful performer with versatile abilities such as; emcee, rap, sing, and known to host over various DJ sets.
She has a history of hosting and performing with big players in Drum & Bass & other industries in the UK & Europe. This has led her to headline at festivals, clubs and venues with many legendary worldwide DJs.
Some artists include; Pendulum, DJ Hype, DJ Hazard, Brooke’s Brothers, Skibadee,
Pied Piper, DJ Storm, Ray Keith, SASASAS, Demolition Man, and Dillinja to name a few.
In 2021 Miss Melody met a high prolific Drum & Bass producer called Sakkura.
They started collaborating, writing and experimenting with various styles of vocals and production, forming a distinctive sound on tracks.
In 2022 Miss Melody became a band member of Sakkura live.
Sakkura (Live) is a live Drum & Bass project showcasing their own various compilations of production, tracks, music and styles.
Within this year, Miss Melody has been creating a lot of diverse styles of music.
Her tracks have also featured on Apple playlists, Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra &
BBC Introducing.
This includes recurring live performances for BBC Introducing
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1h 3min
March 18, 2024 ROSKA | Pushing Boundaries in UK Music Club Scene
Video version: https://youtu.be/5DIH0zdPnOk
Working across UK funky, house and various, mutated strains of bass-heavy club music, Roska has earmarked himself as one of the UK’s most accomplished underground exponents.
Through a series of releases via influential dance labels like Numbers, Tectonic and Hotflush, as well as two albums for Rinse Recordings in 2012, he originally blazed a trail for funky to return to the clubs. He has continued to push the sound firmly into the future too, albeit now punctuated by his wider influences, via his own, genre-blurring Roska Kicks & Snares (RKS) imprint. Presiding over 50 releases, RKS has welcomed the likes of MA1, Champion, Gemmy and Doc Daneeka to the label since its inception in 2009 and now functions around a core base of new artists; Tony Tokyo, J Kenzo’s Jodo Kast project, Majora, Transcode and Frederique. After spending the last four years releasing via different platforms
A renowned DJ to boot, Roska’s ‘Roska Presents’ brand has seen him curate line-ups across the UK for the last five years and after recently returning from a tour of Asia – he took in dates in Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul. Armed with a series of fresh remixes for artists including Matthew Herbert, grime-rap star CasIsDead, DJ Fresh and even Diplo, Roska is also prepping releases for Low Steppa’s Simma Red, Form & Function and Pinch’s crucial label hub, Tectonic.
With a temporary move away from regular radio also in motion, a lot lies in store over the next few years – a defining period in Roska’s impressively diverse and equally influential career so far.
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1h 18min
February 25, 2024 The Rise of London's Premier DJ Brand Owner Jesse James
Video Version: https://youtu.be/ibC0p_5RNHk?si=ygR7hkskPI3surkH
Join us for an epic episode of our rave podcast as we sit down with the multi-talented owner, DJ, and producer Jesse James. Get ready to dive into the world of music, nightlife, and the behind-the-scenes action of the electronic dance music scene. With exclusive insights and personal stories, this interview is a must-watch for all EDM enthusiasts!
From London to Lisbon, Manchester to Mumbai, Jesse James can be heard playing all over the UK & some of the worlds top venues,
Jesse James is a name that you will know, or at least should,
He is regular fixture in the capital, with a full diary for the rest of the year, things don't look like slowing down for this talented DJ!
Recently Jesse has been hard at it in the studio & in the last 5yrs has had no less than 10 releases in the top 100 download charts & has had club smashers across the globe. 2023 has seen him on the bill at some of the biggest dance festivals in the UK, including Creamfields north & south, plus numerous Ibiza dates and summer 2024 is already looking packed solid!
Jesse likes to play across the board, spanning all things house, he's love for what he does is clear, and one thing is for sure, as thousands of clubbers will testify, he's sets just make you want to dance!!
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1h 29min

FAQs about Rave Room Podcast:

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