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Podcast Overview: Will & Natalie discuss the journey & growth of House Gospel Choir, the impact of Garage & Grime music, the spiritual element of music & collaborating on the track 'Weekend Love'
Who are House Gospel Choir: Natalie Maddix, a luminary in the music industry, celebrates a decade of unparalleled success as the founder and creative director of the acclaimed House Gospel Choir. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this ground-breaking ensemble, a testament to Maddix's visionary leadership and herp rofound influence in the world of music. A talented vocalist,accomplished songwriter, and innovative producer, Maddix has not only pioneered a unique blend of gospel and house music but has also cultivated a diverse community of over 150 members, transforming the choir into a symbol of unity, peace, and resilience. Under her guidance, the House Gospel Choir has flourished, performing at prestigious venues and events such as Glastonbury and BBC Gospel Christmas, and collaborating with esteemed artists including Kylie Minogue, Paolo Nutini, Rudimental amongst many others. This journey from a modest group of 12 vocalists to an international sensation mirrors Maddix's dedication to harnessing the power of collective music-making as a force for change. Her mantra, “We can't all speak at the same time and have our voices heard, but we can sing together as one voice and be understood,” encapsulates her philosophy and the choir's ethos. HGC burst onto the scene with ‘Salvation’ in a debut single that was crowned BBC Radio 1 ‘Hottest Record’ by Annie Mac , peaking at #1 in the Music Week Cool Cuts Chart and #5 in the Billboard Dance Club Chart. Releasing their acclaimed 14-track LP in October 2020 via Island Records, RE//CHOIRED was born out of a love for sound system culture, the healing power of house music and the group seeking to channel the magic of people working together to raise the vibrations. Their latest releases include collaborations with an eclectic mix of talent including Ella Henderson, Rudimental, Duane Harden and Purple Disco Machine House Gospel Choir’s live sets create a fusion of the biggest house, gospel and garage tunes that make every performance an unforgettable experience. That is the beauty of HGC, taking us to new heights of euphoria, imploring us to feel empowered, connected and always looking for a chance to uplift our voices with theirs. They remind us of the altitude of our last euphoric club moment and with each note, we’re there again, watching the magic unfold in front of us, ready to receive. Alongside her achievements with the House Gospel Choir, Maddix is the founder of REP Agency, a bespoke service that represents exceptional vocal talent. REP Agency offers a comprehensive range of services, including providing outstanding vocalists and vocal arrangements to clients across the industry. This venture supports projects in both the recorded and live sectors, demonstrating Maddix's commitment to elevating the stature and recognition of vocalists and musicians in the music industry. Maddix's diverse musical background, drawing from her experiences in church choirs and her exploration of various genres, informs her unique and eclectic approach to music. Her passion for blending house, garage, and gospel music is evident in her work, and her respect for artists like Aretha Franklin and Kirk Franklin shines through in her productions.
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Podcast Overview: Mau P & Will discuss the journey to success in the music industry, collaborating with artists and producers and the power of TikTok in promoting music.
Who Is Mau P: Mau P has made a major impact on the house music scene in a remarkably short space of time. He found an unconditional love for dance music at the age of 14. He now effortlessly channels his musical skillset, and raw talents into his music and DJ sets. Mau P emerged as an unstoppable force in electronic music with the impact of his debut single, Drugs From Amsterdam, amassing a staggering 200 million streams across platforms. His trajectory skyrocketed with the release of Metro - a collaboration with Kevin de Vries - on Afterlife Records. Following the success of his originals, Mau P was tapped to remix Swedish House Mafia, Calvin Harris and Armand van Helden, solidifying his place among the elite. Venturing across continents, Mau P's performances have sold out venues globally, including solo shows during Miami Music Week and Amsterdam Dance Event. 2024 started with announcing headlining performances at Space Miami, New York’s Knockdown Center and The Caverns in Tennessee, as well as the release of his most anticipated track to date Beats For The Underground. Additionally, Mau P announced a residency at Wynn in Las Vegas’s Encore Beach Club and XS Nightclub and a SiriusXM weekly radio show named XXX Radio, further underscoring his ascent to full-fledged stardom.
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Podcast Overview: Juaz & Will discuss the cyclical nature of music trends, importance of taking a break & recharging & staying true to yourself as an artist.
Who Is Juaz: The project of Sam Vogel, a 26 year old, LA-based icon collective graduate is one that combines brilliant production, energetic sets, and underground vibes that have captivated the hearts of the dance community. Hailing from the Bay Area, Vogel moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. In just one year, he went from an aspiring producer in the crowd of hard Summer,to playing the main stage. Jauz's release of the addictive mid-tempo original “Feel The Volume” earned him international recognition after its release on mad decent. Garnering support early on from the industry heavyweights like Zedd, Skrillex, Diplo, and others, Jauz quickly became a frequent on every major festival lineup. His euphoric originals and viral remixes seamlessly weave in and out of several musical categories. Since then, Jauz has boasted two sell-out tours “The Friendzy Tour” in 2016 and the Bite America! Tour in 2018 to launch his artist label “Bite This!” In 55 different cities across the US and Canada. All while also releasing his debut album “The Wise & The Wicked” that reached #1 on the dance charts in under 2 hours and earned over 20 million streams in less than 3 weeks from its August 31st release. In 2019 Jauz shut down the Sahara tent at Coachella with a performance that reached 100 million impressions over weekend 1 with the help of his official remix for Pinkfong’s International phenomenon “baby shark”. Keeping busy with festivals all over the world, Jauz began his television career with discovery channel as a guest host/DJ on shark week’s ‘Shark After Dark’ alongside Rob Riggle. Following the release of his club ready “Dangerous Waters” EP, Jauz embarked on a sold out us / Canada tour accumulating over 60,000 tickets across for 40. Leading into COVID-19, Twitch streaming was a big priority for Jauz and through various streams he raised more than $50,000 for non-profit causes with various guests including Illenium, Marshmello, and Alesso. His recently released single “Wildlife” w vocalist Karra was incepted between the two on a zoom call during quarantine and streamed live to fans during the process. Who knows what else is in store for the shark squad but one thing is for sure, Jauz continues to keep true to his creed “Music Has No Boundaries”.
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Podcast Overview: Will & Dombreksy discuss the goal of an artist, investing in your career & the myth of work-life balance.
Who Is Dombresky: Although he hails from the south of France, Dombresky’s penchant for invigorating four- on-the-floor beats is pure house bliss. The DJ and producer burst onto the scene in 2016 when he arrived in Miami as Quentin Dombres, a then-unknown talent with an impressive roster of funky, feel-good tracks. Today he has become inextricably linked with industry heavyweights including Blondish, Armand van Helden, Diplo, Claptone, and MK, all of whom supported Dombresky’s early career endeavors as collaborators. With jazz-tinged, hypnotic songs like “Soul Sacrifice” earning over 50 million streams and counting, and becoming one of Beatport’s top selling artists, it’s clear that Dombresky has set himself apart from the rest. Just a few years after arriving in the States and starting his career from scratch, Dombresky has hit career milestones that most DJs only dream of, playing Lollapalooza, headlining Snowglobe and Countdown NYE, selling out famous venues including the Shrine Auditorium and the Hollywood Palladium, and growing a loyal fanbase that nets him millions of streams per month.
Now, Dombresky has gone global, playing sold-out venues across the country, to the hottest clubs of Ibiza and Dubai, and he shows no signs of slowing down. In 2023 he is slated to return to Coachella and continues to broadcast his passion project, Process Radio, which won him an Electronic Dance Music Award for best radio show. He isn’t just stopping there. Expanding the Process name, Dombresky is thrilled to launch Process Records, which will allow him to take ownership of his masters and mentor up- and-coming talents.
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Podcast Overview: Azzecca & Will discuss the fame & lifestyle of successful DJs, online harassment & trolling, the pressure & expectations of the music industry & the adjustments & challenges of full time DJing.
Who Is Azzecca: Chicago’s Azzecca brings techno/house/dark dance to her high energy but thoughtfully curated sets: ‘I personally love the juxtaposition between euphoria and darkness in music.’ In less than a year, after her now 8.5mil+ streamed ‘Other Side’ fully launched the Chicago DJ/producer/musician, she was Beatport’s Radar artist of the month, landed Radio 1 support from Pete Tong in the form of spins and a 30-minute mix, along with spins from Danny Howard and Sarah Story, had a first run of summer festivals like HARD Summer, Neon Garden @ EDC Vegas, Electric Forest, headlined legendary venues like Stereo Montreal, Halcyon SF… while releasing on labels across the spectrum of underground sounds from Adam Ten's Maccabi House to Gorgon City’s REALM, delivering a red-hot remix of TIBASKO’s ‘Still Rushing’, alongside expanding her Chicago ‘Dirty Disco’ female-focused events.
And the only way’s been up ever since, with major gigs at Brooklyn Mirage, CRSSD Festival’s Proper NYE, Seismic Dance Event, Sziget Festival (HU), Sound LA, Portola, Club 04 Haifa, Splash House, Warehouse Project, fabric, Printworks, Floyd Miami, It’ll Do Dallas… sharing a stage with Jamie Jones, CamelPhat, Adam Ten, Gerd Janson, ANNA, Charlotte De Witte, Overmono, Jon Hopkins, DJ Tennis, Seth Troxler and more. As for releases, labels like Maccabi House, REALM, Higher Ground, Another Rhythm have snapped up gems like ‘Ego Death’, ‘Other Side’, ‘Aerial Phenomenon’, ‘Forget’, ‘U Fool’ and ‘Tell That Boy’.
Azzecca’s genre-bending productions are perfect for massive club systems. ‘My sound is always dark and sexy, but I experiment with different genres and vibes a lot. My sets are dynamic, I love to surprise the crowd. I start my own tracks with a bassline, a lead or a vocal sample, I love to use funky arps. My diverse musical tastes give me extreme versatility as a DJ/producer, resulting from early influences like the harsh but emotional elements of electro rock.’ 
Azzecca aka Allie DeCastris cites early influences as Massive Attack, Portishead, Nightmares on Wax, Little Dragon, Bjork, Pink Floyd, and ‘I’ve always been massively into Bristolian electro rock sounds.’ Born to a musical family and attending rock concerts from an early age, she grew up playing flute, bass piano and piano. She began DJing and production as hobbies, until COVID’s enforced re-think started her DJing for small parties winning attention from promoters, while Diplo’s Higher Ground dropped her first single and EP, and she launched her ‘Dirty Disco’ nights. 
‘Dirty Disco’, still ongoing and growing, are female-focused parties she began in Chicago clubs, to fill a need she had identified for spaces where women could dress up and feel good without unwelcome attention. 
As her career spirals ever skywards, Azzecca's targets include conquering new territories, pushing musical boundaries, and touring Dirty Disco to continue giving a platform to emerging underground artists she loves.
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Podcast Overview: Hayden & Will discuss the challenges of being an Australian artist, the devaluation of music, finding inspiration & dealing with Imposter Syndrome
Who Is Hayden James: Hayden’s first single “Permission to Love” garnered worldwide love and attention hitting #1 most blogged on Hype Machine, as well as becoming the most played track on national broadcasting giant Triple J in Australia. His debut EP out on tastemaker label Future Classic garnered much love worldwide, and new single "Something About You" looks to lead excitedly in to 2015. Catch him this summer as he returns to Australia after a huge US & Canadian tour with Odesza.
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