• Madam X - 3 Jobs on 3 Hours Sleep, Aux wars at House Parties and Living Abroad (E5)
    Aug 13 2024

    This podcast is an unfiltered glimpse into the pulsating heart of DJ culture, offering insights, anecdotes, and advice from one of the industry's own. Tune in for an inspiring mix of wisdom, anecdotes, and laughter as we take you on a journey through the vibrant world of DJs and music culture. Join the breakthewire cast Louis and Amy, as they engage in conversation with the esteemed underground Madam X.


    Throughout this conversation, Madam X and the cast explore a diverse range of topics:


    Introduction and Early Beginnings

    Life after college

    Living in Manchester, Music college

    Full Time in Music

    DJing in Athens

    How different is the scene now compared to when you came through?

    Marketing yourself as an artist / DJ

    First time releasing music and 10 years of kaizen

    Madam X exercise and exercising to good music

    ION Festival

    Favourite festivals

    Kaizen, influence from loofah, best moments

    Glastonbury

    Touring

    First Radio 1 set

    Quick Fire Round


    Madam X Links:


    📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/djmadamx/


    📷 Kaizen IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaizenltd/


    breakthewire links:


    ✉️ Business Email: info@breakthewire.co.uk


    📺 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZWSSdQOq_S3umxATyQHRw


    🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JTDYRCJuj39qgNPUkNoKm?si=xRrw_pqnSEOiXnP_DZU6mQ


    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakthewire/


    ⏱️ Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/breakthewire


    🔗 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/breakthewire


    Produced by @idodcaststudio & @peggs808

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    44 mins
  • Denham Audio - The story behind 'Make Me', Warzone with Interplanetary Criminal and Boiler Room Set (EP4)
    Jul 10 2024

    This podcast is an unfiltered glimpse into the pulsating heart of DJ culture, offering insights, anecdotes, and advice from one of the industry's own. Tune in for an inspiring mix of wisdom, anecdotes, and laughter as we take you on a journey through the vibrant world of DJs and music culture. Join the breakthewire cast Louis and Amy, as they engage in conversation with the esteemed underground DJ Denham Audio, who is 1/4 Club Glow and the producer behind the illustrious track 'Make Me'.


    Throughout this conversation, Denham Audio and the cast explore a diverse range of topics:


    Introduction to music

    Working alongside music and games

    Touring around the world

    What are the crowds like in Tokyo?

    Best food in Asia

    What are your plans next?

    All night-long sets

    Asian crowds and Phones on the dance floor

    Glastonbury debut

    Boiler Room

    DJs winging it when they get paired for a B2B

    Process of getting songs signed

    Quickest time to make a track

    GDS girls playing track in four days

    Testing process with tracks

    Approach and Opinion to social content

    U MAKE ME Story

    Main goal atm?

    Managers in Music

    Relationship with IPC - Warzone

    Favourite B2B partner

    Balamii show lockdown at Denham Audio

    Self-belief in the industry

    Club Glow origins

    Quickfire questions


    Denham Audio Links:


    📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/denhamaudio/


    breakthewire links:


    ✉️ Business Email: info@breakthewire.co.uk


    📺 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZWSSdQOq_S3umxATyQHRw


    🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JTDYRCJuj39qgNPUkNoKm?si=xRrw_pqnSEOiXnP_DZU6mQ


    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakthewire/


    ⏱️ Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/breakthewire


    🔗 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/breakthewire



    Produced by @idodcaststudio & @peggs808

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    44 mins
  • EC2A's Dr Dubplate - Starting a record label, throwing raves at 16 and pretentiousness in music...(E3)
    Apr 2 2024

    This podcast is an unfiltered glimpse into the pulsating heart of DJ culture, offering insights, anecdotes, and advice from one of the industry's own. Tune in for an inspiring mix of wisdom, anecdotes, and laughter as we take you on a journey through the vibrant world of DJs and music culture. Join the breakthewire cast Jack and Amy, as they engage in conversation with the esteemed UKG, Techno and Hardhouse DJ, Dr Dubplate.


    Throughout this conversation, Dr Dubplate and the cast explore a diverse range of topics:


    • Introduction
    • Imposter syndrome for headlining events
    • How to start a label
    • How did you start EC2A
    • What did Dr Dubplate do before lockdown/ DJing?
    • Finding a passion in promoting parties
    • Getting into DJing through University in Bristol
    • Where is EC2A going, genres etc
    • Best nights out?
    • Difference between UK and Australian crowds?
    • Music people don't like to work...
    • Up and coming younger producers (Skeptic)
    • EC2A USBs...
    • Favourite Set played and seen
    • First ever festival
    • Who parties the hardest?
    • Dream B2B?
    • If you could only play one genre?
    • What is one tune every DJ should have on their USB?
    • Go to closing track?
    • Biggest inspiration?



    Dr Dubplate Links:


    📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_dubplate/


    📷 @ec2aworldwide566 : https://www.instagram.com/ec2a_/



    breakthewire links:


    ✉️ Business Email: info@breakthewire.co.uk


    📺 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZWSSdQOq_S3umxATyQHRw


    🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JTDYRCJuj39qgNPUkNoKm?si=xRrw_pqnSEOiXnP_DZU6mQ


    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakthewire/


    ⏱️ Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/breakthewire


    🔗 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/breakthewire


    Produced by @idodcaststudio & @peggs808

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    46 mins
  • Sir Hiss - DJing in the US, UK vs US Crowds, finding the perfect sample, and is Grime Dead? (E2)
    Feb 28 2024


    This podcast is an unfiltered glimpse into the pulsating heart of DJ culture, offering insights, anecdotes, and advice from one of the industry's own. Tune in for an inspiring mix of wisdom, anecdotes, and laughter as we take you on a journey through the vibrant world of DJs and music culture. Join the breakthewire cast Louis and Amy, as they engage in conversation with the esteemed Grime and Dubstep DJ, Sir Hiss.


    Throughout this conversation, Sir Hiss and the cast explore a diverse range of topics:


    What Inspired you to start DJing?

    How Sir Hiss chose his name?

    What would you be doing if you were not a DJ?

    Starting the label NO More Mail Outs

    Why selling merch is harder than selling vinyl?

    Finding the perfect sample!

    Making Video Content as a DJ/ producer

    Touring in the US

    UK vs US crowds

    UKG and Grime Scene in the US

    Hamdi USA Tour

    Life Touring as a DJ

    Redbulls on the rider

    Is Grime Dead?

    Who's the best producer of all time?

    EC2A Dubplate track

    Which City goes the hardest?

    Keep Hush Sets

    The Lot Radio Set

    Ben UFO playing out Sir Hiss productions

    Sir Spyro - Who is one producer that you look up to?

    What is one Tune every DJ should have on their USB?

    Dream B2B?

    What is your favorite opening track?

    How difficult is the transition following on from another DJ?

    First major festival you ever went to?


    ✉️ Business Email: info@breakthewire.co.uk


    📺 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZWSSdQOq_S3umxATyQHRw


    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakthewire/


    ⏱️ Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/breakthewire


    🔗 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/breakthewire


    Produced by @idodcaststudio & @peggs808

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    45 mins
  • Girls Don't Sync's Sophia Violet - Ibiza, Glastonbury and best UK Crowds! (E1)
    Nov 22 2023

    This podcast is an unfiltered glimpse into the pulsating heart of DJ culture, offering insights, anecdotes, and advice from one of the industry's own. Tune in for an inspiring mix of wisdom, anecdotes, and laughter as we take you on a journey through the vibrant world of DJs and music culture. Join the breakthewire cast Louis and Amy, as they engage in conversation with the esteemed underground DJ Sophia Violet who is 1/4 of Girls Don't Sync.


    Throughout this conversation, Sophia and the cast explore a diverse range of topics:


    • Sophia's early life and her pathway into music
    • The Origins of Girls Don't Sync
    • Life on the road with Girls Don't Sync
    • The best UK and international crowds
    • The allure that draws millions to the DJ craft
    • Ibiza and Glastonbury with Girls Don't Sync
    • Navigating the conundrum of DJing across boundaries and cultures
    • Sophia's quest to become a maestro in the production industry with Skeptic
    • Advice on music production and DJing
    • Unveiling the truth behind certain industry myths and practices
    • Sophia's personal favorite musical tracks and inspirations
    • Transcending passion into a life dedicated to music
    • Living with diabetes and Type 1 Community
    • The surprising beginnings of iconic DJs like Seinfeld and Dan Shake, who conquered their first gigs without knowing the ropes
    • The art of being a selector and exploring the power of a DJ's closing track
    • Unearthing Sophia Violet's favorite DJ name.


    ✉️ Business Email: info@breakthewire.co.uk


    📺 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZWSSdQOq_S3umxATyQHRw


    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakthewire/


    ⏱️ Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/breakthewire


    🔗 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/breakthewire


    Produced by @idodcaststudio & @peggs808

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    44 mins