Club Elevate

Club Elevate

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MUSIC INTERVIEWS

Club Elevate is a Naarm/Melbourne-based electronic music podcast hosted by DJ, Ricky Nord. Each episode, Ricky sits down with local and international DJs, producers and selectors to talk music, culture, creativity and the stories behind the artists shaping the underground scene. From Melbourne's club floors to festival stages worldwide, Club Elevate goes beyond the highlight reel and into the minds of the people driving electronic music forward.

18 HRS AGO

Club Elevate 050 — Moopie | A Colourful Storm & The Value of a Record

Moopie joins Club Elevate for episode 50. The Beijing-born, Naarm/Melbourne-based DJ and founder of A Colourful Storm sits down with host Ricky Nord at Solace Bar. They cover record digging philosophy, 10 years of running one of Australia's most quietly respected underground labels, what it really means to read a room, and the line between functional and emotional when it comes to records. Touching on Helena Hauff, Ben UFO, Butik Festival, and the Naarm/Melbourne underground scene that shaped it all. Follow Moopie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moopiedaily/?hl=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/moopie Bandcamp: https://acolourfulstorm.bandcamp.com/ Follow Club Elevate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/club-elevate/id1797431042 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/club_elevate Bandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxVgcDeZ9OpDEJnp-2_yt7w

1hr 26min
24 FEB

Club Elevate 049 – Bella Claxton | From Seated Gigs to Sold-Out Shows

Host Ricky Nord welcomes back Bella Claxton for a full-circle conversation — from her early seated club gigs in Australia to sold-out shows across Melbourne and Sydney, and now relocating to Amsterdam as her career expands internationally. A chat where they dive into moments like how she perfectly timed her remix of Seek Bromance with bringing in the new year, resulting in one of the most talked-about festival moments of the summer. Bella speaks on: Moving to Europe and adjusting to the Amsterdam electronic music scenTouring life, routine, fitness and mental wellbeingThe differences between Australian and Dutch crowdsStarting her new label CadenceHow her sound is evolving heading into 2026 Follow Bella Claxton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellaclaxton/?hl=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bellaclaxton Cadence Label: https://soundcloud.com/cadence_spm Follow Club Elevate Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/club-elevate/id1797431042⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ ht⁠tps://soundcloud.com/club_elevate⁠ Bandcamp: ⁠https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxVgcDeZ9OpDEJnp-2_yt7w

1hr 5min
4 FEB

Club Elevate 048 — Bad Boombox | Success, Mindset & Touring

In Episode 048 of Club Elevate, we sit down with Bad Boombox to talk success, mindset, drive, social media, touring, and modern club culture. Born in Bulgaria, raised in the US and now based in Berlin, Bad Boombox reflects on building momentum in today’s electronic music landscape — from online humour and authenticity to creativity and challenges whilst touring. Thi s conversation offers an honest look behind the scenes of a fast-moving DJ career where he is always on the move. Follow Bad BoomboxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/badboombox/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badboomboxSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/badboomboxSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ZisvOKQY2LDItOkbsy2qdFollow Club ElevateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/club-elevate/id1797431042Soundcloud: ht⁠tps://soundcloud.com/club_elevateBandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/

1hr 13min
22 JAN

Club Elevate 047 — Osmosis Jones at Beyond The Valley | UKG & Festival Culture Podcast (Live)

In this episode, we sit down with Osmosis Jones, one of Australia’s fastest-rising UK Garage artists. Recorded live at Beyond The Valley 2025, we talk about the roots of UKG, the growth of Australian club culture, the evolving electronic scene, and the journey behind his breakout as an artist.Osmosis Jones has appeared at major festivals including Pitch Music & Arts and Beyond The Valley, becoming a standout name in Australia’s emerging UKG movement.This episode was recorded at The Lounge Room Stage at Beyond The Valley on Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar Country. Follow Osmosis Jones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osmosisjonesinthehouse/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/osmosisjones1er Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/39vtMUnZETGKSh6MFRSJ7n?si=yHsPjkk7RweocTdiv00OWw InTheHouse Record Label: https://inthehouserecs.com/ Follow Club Elevate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/club-elevate/id1797431042 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/club_elevate Bandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/

48 min
26/11/2025

Club Elevate 046 - Laura Van Hal

Host Ricky Nord sits down with Netherlands-born, now Berlin-based producer and DJ Laura Van Hal. In this episode, they discuss Laura's journey in the music world — from working as an agent to playing shows as a DJ. They talk about her skill as a DJ, dealing with self-doubt, and navigating the scene as a woman. Laura was recently in Australia playing a number of gigs, including Ballista and Gold Haus at Solace Bar in Naarm/Melbourne. FYI: The mix after the chat is available via Area 3000 Radio's Soundcloud, see the link to Area 3000 here: https://soundcloud.com/area3000 Laura Van Hal Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauravanhal_/?hl=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lauravanhal Club Elevate Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/?hl=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/club_elevate Bandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/

1hr 11min
30/10/2025

Club Elevate 045 - RONA.

Host Ricky Nord sits down with Kayteyte producer and DJ, RONA. They discuss the influence of country within her sound, exploring her latest release It's All Here, her work in the field of systemic change for First Nations communities and how she has evolved as both a producer and DJ over time. RONA. Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rona.ngamperle/?hl=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rona_ngamperle Bandcamp: https://ronangamperle.bandcamp.com/ Club Elevate Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/?hl=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rona_ngamperle Bandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/

1hr 26min
10/10/2025

Club Elevate 044 - WVCHWY

Host Ricky Nord sits down with Kalkadungu/Bidjara artist WVCHWY. They speak about their families influence on their musical upbringing, creative process, the power of community and their connection to Kalkadungu language. *DISCLAIMER* Our apologies, we had some tech issues and unfortunately one of the mics was muted for the chat. Thankfully it was not the guest! We managed to use the camera audio for the chat to salvage it, hopefully it is ok for you! Sorry. WVCHWY Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wvchwy/?hl=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wvchwy Bandcamp: https://wvchwy.bandcamp.com/ Club Elevate Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/?hl=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/club_elevate Bandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/

1hr 5min
15/09/2025

Club Elevate 043 - Pjenné

Host Ricky Nord sits down with one of Naarm’s most treasured artists — DJ, radio host, and label head Pjenné. Together they dive into her formative years growing up with music, her first exposure to electronic music, the importance of representation in dance culture, her unique digging process, and the balance of pursuing a PhD alongside her creative work. It’s a conversation full of insight and plenty of laughs. Pjenné Links Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/pjenneee/?hl=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pjenne

1hr 33min

Club Elevate is a Naarm/Melbourne-based electronic music podcast hosted by DJ, Ricky Nord. Each episode, Ricky sits down with local and international DJs, producers and selectors to talk music, culture, creativity and the stories behind the artists shaping the underground scene. From Melbourne's club floors to festival stages worldwide, Club Elevate goes beyond the highlight reel and into the minds of the people driving electronic music forward.

Creator

Club Elevate
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

49
Rating

Explicit
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© Club Elevate
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