The Will Clarke Podcast

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Patrick Moxey is the founder of Payday Records, Ultra Records and Helix Records, and has played a major role in shaping hip hop, dance music and the modern record label system.

In this episode, we talk about the early days of New York warehouse parties, starting Payday Records, working with Pete Tong, signing Jay-Z, building Ultra Records, selling labels, launching Helix, TikTok, publishing, bad record deals, artist development and why record labels still matter in a world where 800,000 songs are released every week.

A proper music industry deep dive. 

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Chris Avantgarde joins Will Clarke for a deep conversation about the reality behind building a career in electronic music.

From growing up in Germany and sending demos on CDs, to working with Scooter, writing music for sync, landing major TV placements, working with Anyma and Afterlife, and dealing with anxiety, therapy, touring, money, ego and self-worth.

This episode goes far beyond music production. It’s about the mental game of being an artist, why success does not fix everything, how the music industry can destroy people’s mental health, and why staying true to yourself might be the only way to survive it.

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Riordan joins me on the podcast for a proper conversation about what it actually takes to build a career in dance music today.

We get into the reality of touring, how social media has completely changed the game for DJs, why great music alone isn’t always enough anymore, and the difference between getting views and building a fanbase that actually buys tickets.

Riordan also talks about finding his sound, the pressure of following up big records, how TikTok helped launch his career, and why some artists blow up online but still can’t shift tickets. We also get into self-releasing, DJ support, playlist culture, the UK vs US scene, and the moments that make all the hard work worth it.

A really honest episode about the modern music industry, building a career the right way, and what it takes to last.

Talking points:

The reality of touring full time

How social media changed DJ careers

Why TikTok can launch records faster than ever

Great music vs great marketing

Followers vs fans who actually buy tickets

Why some viral DJs still can’t sell tickets

Self-releasing music vs waiting on labels

Finding your sound as an artist

Big commercial records vs club records

UK crowds vs US crowds

Breakthrough moments in a DJ career

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Ky William joins me for a proper conversation about where dance music is heading right now.

We get into AI, Splice, why so much music is starting to sound the same, and whether the industry is rewarding imitation over originality. We also talk about the reality of being an artist in 2026, from marketing records and running ads to DJ fees, promoters, community, and why more artists need additional income streams outside of touring.

Ky also opens up about building his label, helping new producers, and why real community still matters more than streams, followers and vanity metrics.

This is a great conversation for any artist, producer, DJ or fan trying to understand where electronic music is going next.

What we cover:

AI in music and whether it helps or hurts creativity

Why so many dance records sound the same

Splice, sample culture and originality

The pressure on promoters, artists and club culture

Why community matters more than ever

Running a label and developing new talent

Music marketing, ads and storytelling

Why artists should build multiple income streams

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Podcast Overview:

In this episode, Will Clarke sits down with Airrica to talk about her journey from tech sales and radiation physics into the world of dance music.

They get into how a breakup pushed her towards DJing, lying to get her first ever gig opening for Radio Slave, living in Ibiza, Tulum and LA, and how support from Black Coffee helped change the course of her career.

The conversation also dives deep into social media, community, building a team, releasing music, self-belief, imposter syndrome, and the sacrifices it takes to make a real career in dance music.

A really honest conversation about ambition, pressure, creativity and what success actually looks like in today’s music industry.

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Aluna joins me for a powerful conversation about identity, independence, contracts, race, creativity and what it really takes to survive in the modern music industry.

We get into how COVID reshaped careers, why going solo can feel like starting from zero, the pressure artists face when navigating bad splits and unfair contracts, and why standing up for yourself matters more than ever. Aluna also opens up about internalised racism, the experience of being a Black woman in dance music, and why storytelling is still the most important thing an artist has.

In this episode we talk about:

How COVID changed the music industry

Why going solo felt like starting again

The truth about bad record deals

Why artists need to challenge unfair contracts

The reality of being independent in 2026

Race, identity and finding your value in music

Why storytelling matters more than ever

The future of artists, labels and AI

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Doc Martin is one of the true originals of dance music culture. In this episode, we go deep on the early LA rave scene, the underground house movement, UK club culture in the 90s, and how the role of the DJ has changed over the years.

We also talk about what’s been lost in modern clubbing, why headliner culture has damaged local scenes, the importance of community, and how Doc has stayed relevant after nearly four decades in the game.

This is a proper conversation about the roots of house music, what made club culture special, and what the next generation needs to understand if they want to build something that actually lasts.

In this episode we cover:

• The early LA warehouse and rave scene
• Moving from San Francisco to Los Angeles
• UK club culture in the 90s
• Why headliner culture hurt local clubs
• The difference between EDM and underground DJing
• Why community matters more than hype
• The role of warm-up DJs
• Staying relevant after 39 years in music
• Vinyl culture, fashion, merch and deeper fan connection
• Advice for the next generation coming into dance music

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TEED came on the podcast for a seriously honest conversation about music, pressure, expectations and what it actually feels like to be an artist right now.

We spoke about the culture shift in dance music, the pressure of social media, the reality of self-releasing, regrets from early deals, partying, burnout, artist expectations, and why making albums still matters. This was one of those conversations that goes way deeper than just music industry chat.

We also got into his new album, the creative process behind it, how he approaches finishing music now, and why he has let go of chasing numbers.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why streaming numbers do not tell the full story
• How social media changed DJ and club culture
• The pressure artists put on themselves
• Regrets around deals, negotiation and early career choices
• Why releasing music feels so hard right now
• The difference between club music and album music
• Why self-releasing gives more freedom
• The value of making art that actually means something

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Lee Foss joins me on the podcast for a deep conversation about his lengthy career in house music, building Hot Creations with Jamie Jones, and what it really takes to survive a career in electronic music.

From the early underground days to dominating Ibiza and shaping a global sound, Lee shares the real story behind one of dance music’s most influential labels. We also talk about his journey building multiple record labels, introducing some of the biggest names to house music and how he’s continued to evolve creatively and professionally throughout different eras of the scene.

One of the most powerful parts of the conversation is Lee opening up about his sobriety, the impact it’s had on his life, and how it changed his perspective on touring, creativity and the music industry.

If you're into house music, DJ culture, or the music industry, this one is packed with insight.

Topics include:

• Building Hot Creations with Jamie Jones

• Launching and running multiple record labels

• The early underground house scene

• Ibiza and the rise of Paradise

• Touring chaos and DJ travel stories

• Producing music that actually works in clubs

• Lee Foss speaking openly about sobriety

• Balancing touring, creativity and personal life

• Advice for the next generation of DJs

Listen to more episodes of The Will Clarke Podcast for conversations with artists shaping electronic music.

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Anabel Englund joins me on the podcast to talk about her journey from growing up in a musical family to becoming one of the most recognisable voices in dance music.

We dive into the early days of discovering house music, working with Lee Foss and the Hot Creations crew, and writing one of the most iconic dance records of the last decade, Electricity with MK. Anabel also opens up about the realities of being a vocalist in dance music, navigating confidence as an artist, and how songwriting has always been her way of expressing emotion.

This was a really honest conversation about creativity, identity and building a career in music.

In this episode we talk about:

• Growing up surrounded by music and creativity

• Discovering house music and the UK dance scene

• Writing the global hit Electricity with MK

• The early Hot Creations touring days

• Being flown first class at 18 years old

• The realities of being a vocalist in dance music

• Finding confidence as an artist

• Using songwriting to process emotion

• The highs and challenges of touring

• What the future looks like for Anabel Englund

Listen to more episodes of The Will Clarke Podcast for honest conversations with artists, producers and industry figures from across the world of music.

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