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The Will Clarke Podcast

by Will Clarke · English · Music

The Will Clarke Podcast is a weekly show where Will sits down with likeminded creatives, artists and industry people from the world of Music, Food & Art. Discussing their winding journeys that got them to where they are today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 12 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Wax Motif On How There's No Roadmap To Become A DJ

It is a massive honor to sit down with Wax Motif on the podcast this week. In this episode, we unpack the reality of making a living behind the decks. We chat about how Los Angeles used to be the ultimate hub for electronic music and how the scene shifted drastically after 2020. With artists getting creative and playing sets on rooftops, deep in jungles, and across stunning global locations, DJing expanded into a truly international movement while LA simply became an overwhelmingly expensive place to stay. Wax opens up about his intense grind during that era and how the constant momentum…

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E341 · 5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
How Jackie Hollander Went From Frat Parties To EDC Las Vegas
It is awesome to sit down with Jackie Hollander on the podcast this week. In this episode, we jump right into her wild path into the world of DJing and music production. It is crazy to think her career really kicked off in 2022 when she started releasing tracks and playing sets at USC frat parties, and now she is taking on massive stages like EDC Las Vegas. We talk all about the many odd jobs and obstacles she navigated to get to this point. From working in cybersecurity and nannying to acting as a financial advisor for her parents' company, Jackie truly did whatever it took to fund her…
E340 · 28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
How This Agent Handles 24 Touring Artists
I am so excited to have WME agent Bailey Greenwood on the podcast this week. In this episode, we dive right into the incredible challenges that come with balancing such a massive roster. When you are representing industry heavyweights and massive touring acts like Groove Armada, Ellen Allien, TOKiMONSTA, Sara Landry, and LP Giobbi, the stakes are incredibly high. We break down the real differences between managing bands versus DJs and look closely at how the touring lifestyle comes with its own unique pros and cons in each space. One of the most eye opening parts of our conversation is what…
E339 · 22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
The Rise Of Devault In The Last 10 Years | Will Clarke Podcast
I am so excited to welcome Devault to the podcast this week. In this episode, we dive right into exactly how he became such a known name in the Electronic Music Scene in the last 10 years. We talk all about the daily grind of putting in the work and how spending countless hours refining his sound in the clubs really shaped his identity as an artist. Devault is incredibly passionate about making sure his music carries a consistent sonic signature across multiple records. He is huge on using his tracks to tell a cohesive story, creating these deeply immersive worlds and experiences for his…
E338 · 15 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
What It Takes To Manage The World’s Biggest DJs | Will Clarke Podcast
I am honored to welcome legendary manager Matt Colon to the show this week. In this episode, we dive into his incredible journey of navigating the music industry for a little over 30 years. From getting his start in street marketing and building relationships throughout Hollywood, to managing major artists like Steve Aoki, Blink-182 and Take That, Matt has had a front row seat to some incredible moments in music history. He also co-founded Deckstar alongside the late DJ AM, has been involved with Grammy nominated work throughout his career, and is currently behind Travis Barker’s new…
E337 · 8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Dillon Francis On Making Bad Music Til It Gets Good
I am so pumped to have Dillon Francis on the podcast this week. In this episode, we dive deep into his wild rise to fame in the music industry. Dillon is known for constantly pushing boundaries, and we talk about how he often finds himself creating the most random music across entirely different genres, almost intentionally steering away from the formulas that are already working for him. It is a fascinating look into a creative mind that completely refuses to be boxed in by expectations and thrives on experimentation. We also get incredibly real about the everyday reality of the struggling…
E336 · 1 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Kyle Watson On How Social Media Changes A Record | Will Clarke Podcast
I’m stoked to have Kyle Watson on the show this week to talk about the reality of what an artist and producer actually needs to do to build a full album. In this episode, we get right into the weeds of writing against a time crunch and how to tell a genuine story with a record. It is never just about writing music in isolation; it’s about figuring out how to make sure that sonic narrative connects from the first track to the last, even when the clock is ticking. Because making the tracks is only half the battle, we also break down how to tie that story directly into your marketing and…
E335 · 25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
How Motorbass Laid The Foundation For Daft Punk | Will Clarke Podcast
This week’s episode features an absolute pioneer of electronic music: the legendary Etienne de Crécy. Sitting down with the architect of the French House scene was incredibly inspiring, especially as we dive into the raw, early days of the Parisian underground. We talk about his groundbreaking duo Motorbass, formed alongside his partner and friend, the late Philippe Zdar, and what it was actually like laying the foundational blueprint for French house before Daft Punk took the sound global. We also celebrate 30 years of his iconic Super Discount project! But what blew me away the most during…
E334 · 18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
Why Does Every Dance Record Sound The Same? | Mista Jam
This episode is sponsored by the following: Playlist Push - use code WILLPUSH for 15% off at checkout https://playlistpush.com/spotify-play... intellijend - use code WILL for 30% off Lifetime Subscription https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke N.A.P - use code WILL at checkout for Free Shipping & 2 Discovery Sets https://www.notanotherperfume.co.uk?s... Mista Jam has been on national radio for 21 years, which makes him one of the few people who can answer this properly: why does everything in dance music sound the same now? His answer isn't that producers got lazy. It's that the music was…
E333 · 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
What 81 Million Streams Actually Pays | Rules
This episode is sponsored by the following: Playlist Push - use code WILLPUSH for 15% off at checkout https://playlistpush.com/spotify-play... intellijend - use code WILL for 30% off Lifetime Subscription https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke N.A.P - use code WILL at checkout for Free Shipping & 2 Discovery Sets https://www.notanotherperfume.co.uk?s... Rules has a record with 81 million streams. In this episode we sat down and worked out, live, roughly what a number like that actually pays once the label split, the co-writer split, management and three years of waiting have taken their…
E332 · 4 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Fisher, RÜFÜS, Dom Dolla: Why Australia Wins | Jesabel
This episode is sponsored by the following: Playlist Push - use code WILLPUSH for 15% off at checkout https://playlistpush.com/spotify-play... intellijend - use code WILL for 30% off Lifetime Subscription https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke N.A.P - use code WILL at checkout for Free Shipping & 2 Discovery Sets https://www.notanotherperfume.co.uk?s... A country of 27 million people has given dance music Fisher, Rufus Du Sol, Dom Dolla, Sonny Fodera, Cassian and Golden Features. Jesabel grew up in that scene, toured it for a decade, then left it all behind at 28 to move to the UK with no…
S331 · 28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Rossi - Why Success Never Feels Like Enough
This episode is sponsored by the following: Playlist Push - use code WILLPUSH for 15% off at checkout https://playlistpush.com/spotify-play... intellijend - use code WILL for 30% off Lifetime Subscription https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke N.A.P - use code WILL at checkout for Free Shipping & 2 Discovery Sets https://www.notanotherperfume.co.uk?s... Rossi has had a mad three years. High On Me blew up. He closed the Circoloco Terrace at DC10, played Coachella, sold out an all-night-long at Fabric, built one of the hottest labels in house music, and discovered that success never feels…
E330 · 21 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Morgan Seatree - 'Say My Name' Almost Never Came Out
This episode is sponsored by the following: Playlist Push - use code WILLPUSH for 15% off at checkout https://playlistpush.com/spotify-play... intellijend - use code WILL for 30% off Lifetime Subscription https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke N.A.P - use code WILL at checkout for Free Shipping & 2 Discovery Sets https://www.notanotherperfume.co.uk?s... Morgan Seatree heard the Calvin Harris remix of "Say My Name" in the gym, found the original vocal on a Russian website, split it with AI, and made the edit fast. The TikTok did 30K. Then Marlon Hoffstadt closed Creamfields with it, a raw…
E329 · 14 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Fleur Shore - Going Viral Isn't What You Think
This episode is sponsored by the following: Playlist Push - use code WILLPUSH for 15% off at checkout https://playlistpush.com/spotify-play... intellijend - use code WILL for 30% off Lifetime Subscription https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke N.A.P - use code WILL at checkout for Free Shipping & 2 Discovery Sets https://www.notanotherperfume.co.uk?s... Fleur Shore posted a reel every single day for five months. Then one video from Destino hit 12 million views, added 250,000 followers in two weeks, doubled her fees overnight, and brought a wave of hate and accusations she never saw coming.…
E328 · 7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Hayla - The Hardest Part Of Becoming Your Own Artist
This episode is sponsored by the following: Playlist Push - use code WILLPUSH for 15% off at checkout https://playlistpush.com/spotify-play... intellijend - use code WILL for 30% off Lifetime Subscription https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke N.A.P - use code WILL at checkout for Free Shipping & 2 Discovery Sets https://www.notanotherperfume.co.uk?s... Hayla sits down with Will Clarke for a deep conversation about building a real artist career beyond being known as the voice on some of dance music’s biggest records. In this episode, Hayla talks about the challenge of stepping out as a live…
E327 · 30 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
Franky Wah - Why Chasing Viral Moments is Killing Artists
This episode is sponsored by the following: Playlist Push - use code WILLPUSH for 15% off at checkout https://playlistpush.com/spotify-playlists-promotion intellijend - use code WILL for 30% off Lifetime Subscription https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke N.A.P - use code WILL at checkout for Free Shipping & 2 Discovery Sets https://www.notanotherperfume.co.uk?sca_ref=11515654.mMCe4DKuWrQOQ Franky Wah returns to the podcast for a deep conversation about building a real career in electronic music, the pressure of chasing viral moments, Ibiza residencies, burnout, live shows, DJ culture,…
E326 · 23 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Dave Alcock - The New Rules For DJs, Agents & Touring
Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Dave Alcock joins Will Clarke to break down the real business behind DJ careers, touring, agents, promoters, fees, community, social media and what it actually takes to build a long-term artist career in 2026. They talk about why talent alone is no longer enough, why artists need to own their audience, how agents decide who to sign, why touring costs are becoming harder to manage, and why the “middle class” of DJs is under more pressure than ever. Dave also shares stories from working with artists like David Morales, Kerri…
E325 · 16 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Option4 - Why Real Community Still Wins In Dance Music
Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Option4 joins Will Clarke for a deep conversation on what it really takes to build a lasting music scene. From helping shape Denver’s electronic music culture, to understanding the difference between a promoter and a buyer, this episode gets into the realities of booking artists, building community, scaling events, and keeping dance music alive from the ground up. They talk about why promoters need to care, why artists should invest more in fans than expensive production, how real community is built, why ticket prices…
E324 · 9 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Sam Divine - The Truth About Rehab, Sobriety & The Dark Side of DJ Life
Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Sam Divine joins Will Clarke for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Sam opens up about her early days in Ibiza, the reality of being a female DJ in house music, 20 years of touring, burnout, grief, addiction, rehab, sobriety, faith and rebuilding her life from the inside out. This conversation goes deep into the parts of dance music people rarely talk about: the pressure to keep going, the hidden cost of touring, the normalisation of alcohol and drugs, the financial reality of being an artist, and…
E323 · 2 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
J.Worra - The Truth About Major Label Deals
Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke J.Worra joins Will Clarke for a raw conversation about the real emotional and business side of building a career in dance music. They talk about major label deals, self-releasing music, starting her own label Dialogue, the pressure to chase tastemakers, comparison, social media, success, touring, creative burnout and why the music industry can make artists doubt the very thing that got them here. A proper honest one for any artist trying to build something that actually lasts. ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱…
E322 · 26 May 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Baauer - Finding Joy Again After A Global Hit
Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Baauer joins Will Clarke for a deep conversation about life after Harlem Shake, the strange reality of going viral, rebuilding an artist career, staying creative, Twitch streaming, sampling culture, record labels, money, touring, social media, and why doing things purely for success rarely works. This is a raw look at what happens when a record becomes bigger than the artist behind it, and how Baauer has found new ways to create, connect and stay inspired. ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://willclarke.komi.io/…
E321 · 19 May 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Patrick Moxey - From Jay-Z To Ultra Records
Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke 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…
E320 · 12 May 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Chris Avantgarde - The Truth About Making It In Music
Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke 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…
E319 · 5 May 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Riordan - Why DJs Need Social Media to Survive
Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke 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…
E318 · 28 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Ky William - Why So Many DJs Sound Exactly The Same
Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke This episode was filmed and sponsored by THE LINE LA, Will’s favourite place to stay in LA - for 20% off your stay use code WILLCLARKE at www.thelinehotel.com 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…
E317 · 21 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Airrica - The Music Industry Rewards More Than Just Talent
Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke This episode was filmed and sponsored by THE LINE LA, Will’s favourite place to stay in LA - for 20% off your stay use code WILLCLARKE at www.thelinehotel.com 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…
E316 · 14 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Aluna - Why So Many Artists Feel Powerless
Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke This episode was filmed and sponsored by THE LINE LA, Will’s favourite place to stay in LA - for 20% off your stay use code WILLCLARKE at www.thelinehotel.com Podcast Overview: 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…
E315 · 7 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
Doc Martin - Why Headliner Culture Is Killing Clubs
Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke This episode was filmed and sponsored by THE LINE LA, Will’s favourite place to stay in LA - for 20% off your stay use code WILLCLARKE at www.thelinehotel.com Podcast Overview: 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…
E314 · 31 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
TEED - Don't Believe The Numbers
Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke This episode was filmed and sponsored by THE LINE LA, Will’s favourite place to stay in LA - for 20% off your stay use code WILLCLARKE at www.thelinehotel.com 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…
E313 · 24 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Lee Foss - I Had To Get Sober To Survive The Music Industry
This episode was filmed and sponsored by THE LINE LA, Will’s favourite place to stay in LA - for 20% off your stay use code WILLCLARKE at www.thelinehotel.com intelligend 30% off life time subscription: Use "WILL" at checkout https://go.intellijend.com/will 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…

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Typical length: 1 hr 12 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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