The Will Clarke Podcast

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Podcast Overview:
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

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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

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Claude VonStroke joins me for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on this podcast. Ive wanted to have this conversation for a long time so lock in people its a good one. We talk about building Dirtybird from nothing, turning it into one of the most influential house labels in the world, and why he eventually decided to sell it. Claude opens up about burnout, identity, losing connection with the magic, and what it really feels like when the thing you built becomes bigger than you.

We dive into:
• The early Dirtybird days and how it became a movement
• How tech house took over America
• Why the middle class of DJs is disappearing
• The stress of running festivals and events
• The reality behind ticket sales and the business of dance music
• Saying no to Coachella style loss leader deals
• Why he refuses to chase hits
• Starting again with a new label
• Finding joy in music again

This is a conversation about evolution, ego, independence, and what success actually costs.

If you are a DJ, producer, creative entrepreneur, or someone building something from the ground up, this episode will resonate.

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Who is Claude VonStroke: Claude VonStroke is a house producer, festival organizer, and seasoned A&R. Founded Dirtybird Records in 2004 and sold it in 2022. Now the owner of Wrong Number Records.

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Who is Layton Giordani: Layton Giordani stands firmly as one of the most popular tastemakers of techno’s new school, with his pioneering musical vision serving as a contemporary voice for the younger generation. Spending years acquiring knowledge from musical greats, the 28 year old possesses a wealth of experience far beyond his years and has now undeniably earned his rank in the upper echelon of techno.

Podcast Overview: In this episode Layton opens up about taking back control of his career, leaving the comfort of Drumcode, changing management, launching his own record label, and building serious momentum in America.

We talk about:
1) Taking the driver’s seat in your career
2) The reality of stepping away from a label family
3) Meeting John Summit and witnessing the US scene explode
4) Starting a label and partnering with Armada
5) The year long process of clearing Gorillaz Dare
6) Production culture versus pure music
7) Ego, fame, money, and whether success actually brings happiness

This is a real conversation about growth, ambition, identity, and what happens when you finally achieve the things you once dreamed about.

If you are a DJ, producer, creative, or entrepreneur trying to level up, this episode will hit.
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