On this episode, Connor Coates sits down with Australian DJ, producer, vocalist, KLP for an honest conversation about her journey through the music industry and the experiences that have shaped her career.

From her early days in a pop girl group to becoming one of Australia's most respected names in dance music, KLP reflects on the evolution of her sound, finding her creative identity, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

They also discuss some of her standout collaborations, including working with KETTAMA, Skrillex, and DJ Heartstring, as well as the creative process behind those records, adapting to different production styles, and why collaboration continues to inspire her.

And of course, dive into her role as an A&R and publisher at Sweat It Out, discussing what it takes to discover and develop emerging talent, the current state of the dance music industry, and how she balances nurturing other artists while continuing to push her own career forward.

Connor catches up with music lawyer, Judge Jules! From running illegal raves in the late 80's to becoming one of the biggest DJs in the world and now the go-to Dance music lawyer, Jules has done it all in a career that has spanned over four decades! They chat about the importance of needing a lawyer in the music industry, studying to become a lawyer while being an international DJ, his 15 year Ibiza residency 'Judgement Sundays' and the Dance music scene currently...

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Connor catches up with music industry vet, Leonidas Chantzaras! If there's a role in the music industry, Leo has probably done it in the last 30 years! They chat about the difference between record labels and publishers, what Leo as an A&R looks for when signing an artist, the up's & down's of the music industry and his management company 'The Fabric MGMT'...

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Connor catches up with the legend, Fergie! They chat about him being in nightclubs from the age of 13 to becoming a superstar DJ, his relationship with mentor and friend Tony De Vit, from being the Hard House poster boy in the late 90's/early 00's to changing his sound to Techno and then moving to Las Vegas before the EDM boom. It's an incredible story and journey through his life and Dance music...

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Connor catches up with AVA Festival founder and creative director, Sarah McBriar! They chat about how Sarah decided to start AVA after attending Glastonbury, how the brand/festival has grown as it celebrates it's tenth year, what it takes to run a festival and more!

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Connor catches up with Manchester based DJ/Producer/Promoter, Morgan Seatree! They chat about going from working 9-5, to becoming a full-time producer, running his 'Unfussy' events brand & record label, breaking through as a producer, getting demos signed to Patrick Topping's 'Trick' imprint and more!

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Connor catches up with DJ/Producer, promoter and content editor, EVPRO! They chat about the importance of social media content as an artist, his transition from being the content editor and music strategist for MK, Sonny Fodera, Joel Corry & Gorgon City, to focusing on his own DJ/Production career and more!

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Connor catches up with one of the most in-demand vocalists in Dance music over the last decade, Kelli-Leigh! They chat about Kelli-Leigh's journey in Dance music, featuring on and being the voice behind some of your favourite dance records, releasing independently and the struggles/issues that singer/songwriters come across in the music industry.

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Connor catches up with event promoters and DJ/Producer duo, MAS QUE NADA. They discuss running their first events in a pub to hosting a stage at Glastonbury, their Ibiza residency at the legendary Pikes, releasing music and more!

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Connor catches up with Defected Records A&R, Griff Harding. They chat about the role of an A&R and what it consists of, what he looks for when signing an artist, the legacy of Defected Records and more!

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