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Bringing you behind the scenes of the music industry and beyond. Each episode features Loud&Unfiltered conversations with music industry professionals and entrepreneurs, diving into topics like personal branding, innovation, and the intersection of music and tech. Tune in for insightful stories, actionable advice, and unfiltered discussions on how to thrive in the fast-paced world of business and creativity.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Inside The Industry: Sam Divine on Sobriety, 25 Years in Dance Music & Building the 555 Movement

    In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Loud & Unfiltered, host AJosh Karpf sits down with Sam Divine, one of the most influential figures in UK dance music, for an honest conversation about longevity, reinvention, sobriety, and the future of the club scene. With a career spanning over 25 years, Sam opens up about the realities of life on the road, burning out in an industry built on excess, and why choosing sobriety became a turning point not just personally, but creatively. From sleeping in her car for early gigs to headlining global festivals, this episode traces the full arc of a modern dance music career without filters. Sam also dives deep into the launch of 555, her new label, tour and cultural movement built around grassroots venues, affordability, and artist freedom. She explains why five-hour sets, £5 tickets, and supporting emerging DJs are essential to preserving club culture — and why now is the moment to go back to the beginning. The conversation also explores female representation in dance music, the pressure of social media, the myth of overnight success, and why authenticity matters more than ever in an algorithm-driven industry. Subscribe to Loud&Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators, and cultural entrepreneurs and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr/ Key Moments: 0:00 – Welcome to LOUD & Unfiltered + Sam Divine Intro 01:32 – Life on Tour, Time Off & Miami Music Week Plans 02:13 – Shutting Down a Brooklyn Block with Joe’s Pizza Set 03:29 – Asia Tour, Burnout & Learning to Pace Herself 04:34 – One Year Clean & Sober: The Reality of a Sober DJ Rider 06:57 – What Is 555? The Story Behind the Angel Number Brand 07:28 – 555 UK Grassroots Tour: Cities, Venues & £5 Tickets 09:14 – Saving Grassroots Clubs & The Lost Art of the Warm-Up Set 11:15 – Five-Hour Sets & Relearning How to Play All Night Long 16:34 – From Divine Sounds to 555 Records: A New Label Era 21:39 – Meet Nessie: Building a New Wave of 555 Artists 22:39 – Championing Female DJs & Diversity on Lineups 28:33 – Hard House Beginnings, Soulful House Pivot & Defected Breakthrough 32:09 – Writing From Pain: Divorce, Rehab & ‘Scars’ 38:04 – What’s Next: Ibiza, Croatia, 555 Expansion & New Artists 41:33 – Quickfire: Club, Albums & Influences That Shaped Sam Divine 43:21 – Playing After Kerri Chandler & Her All-Time DJ Hero 44:10 – Hot Artists to Watch: Nessie, Alisha, Olive F, Arielle Free 45:20 – Closing Thoughts: Gratitude, Sobriety & 555 Mission

    46 min

  2. 3 FEB

    Inside The Industry: From Ministry of Sound to Managing Global DJs Phil Sales on Artists, Strategy and the Reality of Music Management

    In this episode of Loud & Unfiltered, we sit down with Phil Sales, one of the most respected figures in global electronic music management. From postering in Ibiza and flyering club nights to running Saturday programming at Ministry of Sound, Phil’s journey is a masterclass in earning your stripes — and understanding how the industry really works. Phil shares his path from grassroots promotion to managing world-class artists including Sasha, Mark Knight, Sonny Fodera, Frankie Wah and others, before becoming a key partner at Three Six Zero Management, one of the most influential management companies in the world. Along the way, he breaks down what a music manager actually does, how artist strategy is built, and why long-term thinking always beats short-term money grabs. The conversation dives deep into Ibiza residencies, why some artists burn out, how managers protect an artist’s status, the realities of working with agents and promoters, and why focusing on fundamentals will always matter more than chasing tech trends. Phil also reflects on unforgettable moments from Ministry of Sound, touring at the highest level, and why authenticity still wins in dance music. Subscribe to Loud&Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators, and cultural entrepreneurs and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr/ Key Moments: 0:00 – Intro & Guest Bio 01:53 – Ibiza 2000: Poster Boys & First Season in Dance Music 03:23 – Ultra Vegas, Godskitchen & Quitting Commission-Only Promo 07:22 – Breaking Into Ministry of Sound 10:42 – Ministry as an Industry “Academy” & Alumni 12:18 – Superclub Era: Rebranding Saturday Nights at Ministry 15:08 – Transition Into Artist Management & First Client Mark Knight 17:02 – What Does a Music Manager Actually Do? 18:06 – Best Part of the Job: Touring, Live Shows & Seeing Plans Pay Off 19:52 – Long-Term Strategy: Planning Artist Careers to 2028 23:06 – Managing Legends: Repositioning Sasha for a New Generation 26:30 – Picking Gigs: Money vs Long-Term Brand & The Fatboy Slim “Checklist” 28:55 – Why Artists Change Managers & When You Should Get One 30:17 – Advice for Emerging Artists on Management & Work Ethic 31:52 – Discovering New Acts: Agent Tips, Triple ism & Breakout Records 32:07 – How Do Music Managers Get Paid? 34:43 – Tech, VR, AI & Why Fundamentals Still Matter Most 36:59 – Joining Three Six Zero: Structure and Collective Leverage 40:38 – Ibiza Residencies: Sunny Fodera at Pacha & Frankie Wah at Club Chinois 46:01 – Attention to Detail: Club Standards, Postering & Reading a Room 46:52 – Skills of a Great Manager: Communication, Authenticity & Not Being an A*****e 49:30 – The P Diddy Story: Standing Your Ground at Ministry of Sound 52:16 – Quickfire: Club, Record & DJ That Changed Phil’s Life 55:29 – Best Club in the World Right Now 57:02 – Who to Watch Next: Indo Warehouse & South Asian Dance Music

    57 min
  3. Inside The Industry: Bugged Out Johnno Burgess on Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers and 30 Years of UK Club Culture

    29 JAN

    Inside The Industry: Bugged Out Johnno Burgess on Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers and 30 Years of UK Club Culture

    In this episode of Loud & Unfiltered, Josh sits down with Johnno Burgess, co-founder of Bugged Out and one of the most influential tastemakers in British club culture. From producing the legendary Jockey Slut fanzine in early-90s Manchester to launching Bugged Out at Sankeys, booking Daft Punk unmasked, supporting The Chemical Brothers from their earliest DJ sets, and building one of the most enduring club and festival brands in the world — this is electronic music history told by someone who was there. Johnno shares unheard stories from the golden era of clubbing: Daft Punk DJing for expenses, Thomas Bangalter playing live before global fame, hearing Roger Sanchez’s Another Chance for the first time in the booth, and how Bugged Out became a gathering point for techno heads, students, LGBTQ+ ravers and future industry leaders alike. The conversation traces Bugged Out’s evolution from underground Manchester nights to Liverpool superclubs, Fabric residencies, electroclash moments, and the rebirth of the Bugged Out Weekender, now celebrating over 30 years as a cultural institution. Along the way, Johnno reflects on community, musical cycles, the power of instinct over hype, and why underground culture continues to matter more than ever. Subscribe to Loud&Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators, and cultural entrepreneurs and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr/ Key Moments: 0:00 – Iconic DJ Booth Memories & Roger Sanchez’s “Another Chance” 0:33 – Origins: Johnno Burgess, Jockey Slut, and the Manchester Scene 04:36 – How “Jockey Slut” Shaped Club Culture 07:00 – Daft Punk’s First Interviews, Early Connections, and Club Evolution 10:08 – Fanzines, Magazines, and Launching Bugged Out 13:58 – Growing a Dance Community and Sound Evolution (Techno, House) 18:03 – Liverpool: Moving to larger venues, booking legendary DJs like Daft Punk and Fatboy Slim, and achieving mainstream recognition. 24:14 – Electroclash, New Sounds, and Shaping Music Trends 27:28 – Bugged Out at Fabric and London’s Club Scene 30:36 – Launching the Weekender: Festival Culture & New Generations 38:54 – Adaptation and Longevity: The Secret to 30 Years of Bugged Out 41:44 – Legendary Moments: Daft Punk, Thomas Bangalter, and Clubland Stories 44:34 – Influence and Inspiration: Bugged Out’s Place in UK Club History 45:44 – The Future of Bugged Out: Weekender 2026 & New Horizons 47:13 – Print, Publishing, and Preserving Club Memories 49:44 – Legacy Reflections and Continuing the Journey

    52 min

  4. 27 JAN

    Inside The Industry: Acid House Origins Quentin Chambers on Illegal Raves, Energy and the Birth of UK Club Culture

    In this episode of Loud & Unfiltered, we sit down with Quentin Chambers, one of the UK’s original acid house promoters and a central figure behind some of the most legendary illegal raves of the late 80s and early 90s. From warehouse parties and motorway shutdowns to evading police surveillance, fake decoy convoys and 25,000-strong outdoor raves, Quentin shares the unfiltered truth about how the UK rave scene was really built. The conversation traces the rise of Energy, the infamous M25 raves, moral panic headlines, arrests, police infiltration and how early acid house events broke down barriers of class, race and culture. Quentin also reflects on why those moments can never be recreated, how underground culture continues to evolve, and what today’s promoters can still learn from the chaos and creativity of that era. Beyond raves, the episode explores Quentin’s later work as a DJ, producer, music tech pioneer and his role in early digital radio, online music platforms and the relaunch of OpenLab, founded by the late Robert Miles. Subscribe to Loud&Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators, and cultural entrepreneurs and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr/   Key Moments: 0:00 – Introduction & Podcast Overview 01:05 – Guest Introduction: Quentin Chambers, UK’s OG Rave Promoter 02:19 – Early Musical Influences and Discovery of Electro 03:28 – The Birth of Acid House & London’s Club Culture Shift 06:24 – The Acid House Explosion: Community and Social Barriers Broken 10:11 – From Dancefloor to Event Promoter 12:40 – Organising Massive Raves: Logistics, Sound, and Police Evasion 19:22 – Ticketing, Promotion, and Party Operations 22:12 – Police, Law Evasion Tactics, and Decoy Trucks 28:22 – Health, Safety, and Law: Production and Party Experiences 29:09 – Media Sensation, Public Perception & Moral Panic 35:04 – Legalisation of Raves and Venue Evolution 44:39 – DJ, Producer, Groove Tech & The Dawn of Online Radio 49:46 – Open Lab and Honouring Robert Miles’ Legacy 00:53:34 – Expanding Open Lab: Future Plans & Growth 54:36 – Quickfire Q&A: Influential Clubs, Records, DJs 58:07 – Closing Thoughts & Final Reflections

    1 hr
  5. Inside The Industry: Dance Music Predictions for 2026 - who are the must-watch DJs, Clubs and Festivals

    20 JAN

    Inside The Industry: Dance Music Predictions for 2026 - who are the must-watch DJs, Clubs and Festivals

    2025 was a turning point for dance music. So what happens next? In this special Loud & Unfiltered round-table episode, Alex, Josh and Grego sit down to unpack the biggest moments from last year - and make their bold predictions for dance music, club culture and festivals in 2026. From the resurgence of clubs post-COVID, to the explosion of UK garage and tech house in the US, to the rise of harder and faster sounds via TikTok culture, the conversation cuts through hype and looks at what’s actually shaping the scene. Drawing on their experience as bookers, promoters and industry insiders, the trio debate fees, lineups, market saturation, underground culture, Ibiza rumours, festival economics and where audiences are really heading next. They dive into why clubs are finally coming back, why boutique festivals are thriving, what the absence of Glastonbury means for the wider festival market, and how new global destinations like Brazil, Albania, Saudi Arabia and Eastern Europe are redefining party culture. There’s also plenty of classic Loud & Unfiltered storytelling — from Glastonbury madness and Ibiza celebrity encounters, to illegal raves, DIY culture and the moments that remind everyone why this scene exists in the first place. Subscribe to Loud&Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators, and cultural entrepreneurs and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr/ Key Moments: 0:00 – Introduction & Recap of 2025 05:13 – Dance Music Trends and Artist Highlights for 2026 10:34 – Event Booking, Diversity, and Festival Lineup Trends 14:28 – Impact of Glastonbury’s Absence in 2026 20:19 – Party Destinations and Global Scene Predictions 29:24 – Personal Festival Anecdotes & Standout Moments 47:41 – Ibiza 2026: Club Rumors, Amnesia’s 50th Anniversary, and Scene Evolution 0:55:28 – DJ/Artist Predictions for 2026 and Upcoming World Cup Podcast Plans

    1h 2m
  6. Inside The Industry: Booking Powerhouse On Jodie Layton on Hï Ibiza, The Night League and Building World No.1 Clubs

    23/12/2025

    Inside The Industry: Booking Powerhouse On Jodie Layton on Hï Ibiza, The Night League and Building World No.1 Clubs

    In this episode of Loud & Unfiltered, Inside the Industry, we sit down with Jodie Layton, Talent Booker at The Night League, the powerhouse organisation behind Hï Ibiza, Ushuaïa, UNVRS, and some of the most influential venues and residencies in global nightlife. Jodie’s journey is a proper industry story. From flyering at Turnmills, learning the ropes at Ministry of Sound, building pop-up venues like Brixton Beach, booking at Pacha Ibiza, and now playing a central role in programming Ibiza’s most dominant clubbing brands - she’s lived every layer of the business. This conversation goes deep into how modern booking really works: juggling multiple venues without cannibalising lineups, managing artist value across territories, maintaining creative integrity at scale, and why Ibiza is one of the hardest places in the world to book successfully. Jodie also opens up about working within an all-female booking team, the mental and physical toll of seven-night-a-week seasons, and how nightlife culture is changing with younger, healthier audiences. Subscribe to Loud&Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators, and cultural entrepreneurs and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr/ Key Moments: 0:00 – Introduction and Meeting Music Industry Heroes 0:32 – Meet Jodie Layton of The Night League 01:06 – Night League’s Clubs Win Top 100 Club Awards: A Historic Achievement 01:44 – Building an All-Female Booking Team at The Night League 02:19 – Ministry of Sound: The “University” of the Music Industry 04:36 – Transition from Fine Art to Music: Jodie’s Early Career and Promotions 06:03 – Brixton Beach and Entrepreneurial Ventures in London 07:53 – Moving to Ibiza and Joining The Night League 09:19 – Comparing Booking at Ministry, Pacha, and The Night League 10:11 – Female Empowerment in Festival and Club Bookings 11:21 – Venue Booking Dynamics and Glastonbury Festival Experiences 13:18 – The Challenge of Planning Lineups and Season Openings 15:01 – Pursuing a Career in Dance Music: University to Professional Journey 16:32 – The Power of Live Events: Early Influences and Memorable Nights 18:56 – Coping with Intense Schedules: Working Nights in Ibiza 20:02 – Influential People and Mentors Shaping a Music Industry Career 21:55 – The Most Challenging Aspects of Being a Club Booker 23:19 – How Living in Ibiza Shaped Personal and Professional Growth 25:00 – Understanding Regional Differences in Artist Value 27:31 – What Would You Change in the Club Industry? 28:34 – Staying Motivated: The Buzz of Teamwork and Great Music 29:56 – Meeting Music Legends: Starstruck Moments and Making VIPs Comfortable 31:48 – Advice for Aspiring Music Industry Professionals 33:54 – Nightlife Generational Differences and Future Challenges 35:56 – Day Raves vs Night Clubs: Changing Club Event Trends 37:34 – Work-Life Balance for Long-Term Music Industry Success 39:17 – Looking Ahead: The Launch of Universe and Upcoming Projects

    40 min
  7. Inside The Industry: Jenni Cochrane on Ministry of Sound, EXIT Festival & Global Festival Politics

    18/12/2025

    Inside The Industry: Jenni Cochrane on Ministry of Sound, EXIT Festival & Global Festival Politics

    In this Inside the Industry edition of Loud & Unfiltered, we sits down with one of the most respected forces behind global club culture and festival programming: Jenni Cochrane. From selling tickets at Café Mambo, to programming the world’s biggest stages, to navigating political crises with EXIT Festival, Jenni’s 30-year journey in music is wild, unpredictable and packed with lessons for anyone building a career in nightlife, events or artist bookings. Jenni shares how she fell into the industry by accident, rose through the ranks in Ibiza during the late-90s hedonistic era, learned the craft at Renaissance and Ministry of Sound, booked global superstars long before they were household names, and eventually became the programmer for EXIT Festival’s mainstage - a bucket-list festival for artists around the world. This conversation goes deep into what the booking world really looks like: navigating agents, fee inflation, TikTok-driven breakout acts, political instability affecting festivals, and the pressure to build gender-balanced line-ups without compromising artistic or commercial integrity. Jenni also opens up about her wellbeing work through GetAhead, her experience working in Saudi Arabia with Middle Beast, and the evolving role of women in the global music industry. Subscribe to Loud&Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators, and cultural entrepreneurs and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr/ Key Moments: 0:00 – Introduction and Industry Background: From Clubbing in Glasgow to Ibiza 02:17 – From Fashion to Music: How Jenny Cochrane Entered the Industry 05:00 – Climbing the Ranks: Early Roles in Promotions and Renaissance 06:50 – Ibiza’s Golden Era: Legendary Clubs and Networking 09:10 – Breaking into London: Ministry of Sound, PR, and Booking 11:38 – Building Global Brands: Ministry of Sound’s Expansion and Team Growth 13:32 – Booking Superstar DJs: From Steve Angello to Calvin Harris 15:30 – Career Milestones: Major Gigs, The O2 Arena, and Festival Takeovers 20:39 – Going International: Booking in London, The Middle East, and the Balkans 21:25 – EXIT Festival: Booking Main Stage Acts, Genre Diversity, and Programming 25:00 – Saudi Arabia & Middle Beast: Market Evolution and Social Impact 41:31 – Gender Equality in the Music Industry: Mentorship and Representation 45:00 – Booking Headliners and Diversity: Challenges and Strategies 50:54 – Personal Stories: Fun with Artists Like Wu-Tang Clan and Skrillex 55:00 – The Reality of Booking: Processes, Crisis Management, and Hard Work 1:03:29 – Get Ahead and Mental Health: Wellbeing Initiatives in the Music Industry 1:09:10 – Work-Life Balance: Parenting, Career, and Advice for Women in Music 1:12:37 – Quickfire Questions: Dream Bookings and Career Highlights

    1h 16m
  8. Inside The Industry: From TikTok Chaos to Touring DJ - Jakkob on Viral Fame, Club Culture and Building a Real Music Career

    16/12/2025

    Inside The Industry: From TikTok Chaos to Touring DJ - Jakkob on Viral Fame, Club Culture and Building a Real Music Career

    In this new series of Loud&Unfiltered, Inside The Industry, we have Jacob, better known online as Jakkob, who has lived one of the wildest, most unlikely journeys in UK club culture. From burning CDs on Numarks in his teens, to blagging his way into his first warm-up gig, to accidentally becoming the UK’s biggest “SeshTok” personality, to now selling out shows, releasing on major labels and having the biggest DJs in the world play his tracks… the story is outrageous, relatable, and full of proper rave folklore. In this unfiltered conversation, Alex and Josh dive deep into how Jacob built an audience of over one million followers, the moment he became “the Smash Guy”, why some venues refused to book him because of his comedy style, how he balances humour with credibility, and how he’s now carving out a serious path as a DJ and producer. Across the episode, Jacob speaks candidly about building community, getting taken seriously in the scene, content strategies, viral format creation, behind-the-scenes festival stories, insane afterparty invitations, playing Ibiza Rocks all summer, releasing on respected labels, getting support from huge names like Baker, Siragusa, Rossi, and why seeing your own tune go off in a club is still the biggest buzz on earth. Subscribe to Loud&Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators, and cultural entrepreneurs and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr/ Key Moments: 0:00 – Guest introduction, discussion about origin of the DJ name “Jakkob,” branding, and anecdotes about alternative nicknames. 02:00 – Early DJ Beginnings & First Gigs 6:00 – Touring with Regression Sessions & Unique Nightlife Stories 08:30 – Social Media & Viral TikTok Content Creation, “Smash Guy” persona, and strategies for viral music content. 10:15 – Navigating Comedy, Branding Risks & Club Bookings 13:00 – Best man experience at an Indian wedding, family reactions to career milestones, and the role of parents in supporting a creative journey. 16:20 – From DJ to Label Owner: Kitchen Club Records 18:50 – High-Profile Remixes & Streaming Success 20:50 – Changing Perceptions & Building a Community 22:20 – The Importance of Community & Sold Out Shows 23:40 – Afterparty Culture & Wild Tour Stories 26:45 – Gigs Abroad & Family Moments 29:00 – Industry Friends & Festival Highlights 31:40 – The DJ Rider, Promoter Tales & Funny Interactions 34:00 – Ibiza Adventures & International Gig Life 41:20 – Label Releases & Track Sampling Process 45:20 – Reflections, Fan Support & What’s Next

    48 min
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Bringing you behind the scenes of the music industry and beyond. Each episode features Loud&Unfiltered conversations with music industry professionals and entrepreneurs, diving into topics like personal branding, innovation, and the intersection of music and tech. Tune in for insightful stories, actionable advice, and unfiltered discussions on how to thrive in the fast-paced world of business and creativity.

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  • Creator
    Jukebox
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Loud & Unfiltered – 162625
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