Beat Wala

Jo Youle

0.0 (0)
Music Interviews
Updated Weekly

This is Beat Wala. Serving up the stories behind the beats - and taking you straight to the soul of exceptional artists, as we sit down every fortnight to unravel what fuels their artistic expression and creation with Music Journalist Jo Youle.

6 days ago

Beat Wala 32: Thirty Five Years of Nervous Records with Mike Weiss

This week on Beat Wala, Jo Youle sits down with legendary label founder and house music pioneer Mike Weiss to celebrate 35 years of the iconic Nervous Records. From its beginnings in New York City in 1991 to becoming one of the most influential independent dance music labels in the world, Nervous Records has helped shape the sound of house music across multiple generations. Home to countless classic releases and an ever-evolving roster of artists, the label continues to bridge underground credibility with global reach. In this candid conversation, Mike reflects on the early days of New York club culture, the evolution of the music industry, and what it takes to keep an independent label thriving for more than three decades. Jo and Mike discuss: • The story behind the founding of Nervous Records• New York’s house music explosion in the 1990s• How the label survived the collapse of the traditional music business• The importance of artist development and long-term relationships• Trackstack and how labels manage today’s flood of digital promos• The changing role of DJs, producers and record labels• Why independent labels still matter in 2026• The future of house music and what’s next for Nervous Records With a catalogue that has helped launch careers, define scenes and soundtrack dancefloors around the world, Nervous Records remains one of electronic music’s most respected institutions. Whether you’re a DJ, producer, label owner or simply a lover of dance music history, this episode offers a fascinating insight into the business, culture and passion behind one of the genre’s most enduring success stories.

33 min
27 May

Beat Wala 31: PIV Academy launches

We sit down with Amsterdam based label boss, Jordi Pronk to talk about the launch of the PIV Academy in Ibiza at The Hub ahead of their huge PIV festival in the city next week on 05 June Straight off the back of a major move into the A’DAM Tower offices, the PIV Academy follows and will give serious house music producers direct access to the people who shape the PIV sound, like Kellie Allen who also join us for the conversation. The label and island resident, says though tutorials, track breakdowns, sample packs, remix competitions, demo drops, and coaching from the label’s own artists, you will get the chance to craft and learn how to create tracks within the labels unique collective. The Academy will create the ability to learn, connect, and get your music heard all in one place with some fixed coaches from label stalwarts Dennis Quin, Caleb Jackson, M-High, Prunk & Kolter for guest tutorials. The pair tell us why they think its needed,despite there being more access than ever, they say they feel there is almost no real development. Instead of just releasing music they decided to build a system around it. Not only information but with a clear direction.

32 min
22 May

Beat Wala 30: Nightlife Safety & Protecting the island community

We return with our second NightCappers, this time looking at Nightlife safety on a panel of the islands club culture lynchpins. Recorded live at The Standard Ibiza, this episode of NightCappers brings together voices from across Ibiza’s nightlife scene to ask: how do we make the island’s nights safer without losing the magic? Hosts, Jo Youle & Christian Len are joined by Beatriz Murillo from Amnesia, Jessica Capaz of Vyvatra Studios and Shams Faure from Akasha to explore what Nightlife safety really means in 2026 — from club doors, dancefloors and drink safety to roads, car parks, inclusion and community responsibility. This is not about killing the party. It’s about protecting the people who make the party possible. NightCappers is a new conversation series exploring safer nights, smarter venues and stronger nightlife culture in Ibiza and beyond. Please support us to cotinue to create these panels talks this summer on Beat Wala by joining our ⁠⁠Patreon.

1hr 5min
8 May

Beat Wala 29: Sister Bliss on new band - Faithless Soundsystem

Sister Bliss of legendary electronic outfit Faithless joins Jo Youle for a special live conversation recorded at the International Music Summit in Ibiza. From the enduring legacy of Faithless to the evolution of the Faithless Soundsystem shows, Sister Bliss reflects on navigating life and music after the loss of Maxi Jazz, keeping the spirit of the project alive, and what the future now looks like for one of electronic music’s most influential acts. The conversation also dives into her relationship with DJing, how she discovers new music in an era of algorithm overload, the importance of radio in championing emerging artists, and her latest broadcasting venture. Touching on creativity, longevity, Ibiza, changing dancefloors and the emotional connection that still drives electronic music culture forward, this is an honest and thoughtful conversation with one of the scene’s most respected voices. Expect reflections on: Life after Maxi Jazz and the next chapter for FaithlessTouring as the Faithless SoundsystemNew music and current inspirationsRadio, broadcasting and musical discoveryThe changing landscape of DJ cultureIbiza and the global electronic music communityPlease support us to cotinue to create these panels talks this summer on Beat Wala by joining our ⁠Patreon.

35 min
23 Apr

Beat Wala 28: The Culture of Music in Ibiza

Music is more than sound. It carries identity, memory, community, resistance & even rebellion. It builds bridges across generations, defines places, and reflects the social and cultural realities we inhabit. In Ibiza, music has long been a defining cultural force — shaping the island’s stories, rituals, and global imagination. For a very special episode of Beat Wala, we invited an audience to Soho House on the island intimate conversation with a trio of guest speakers who influence and shape today’s musical landscape. Guest Speakers: Igor Marijuan: Music director Akasha Sharon Simonetta: Chinois Manu Gonzalez: DJ / Producer Together we explored how music has shaped the islands cultural identity and what Ibiza’s musical culture reveals about who we are today. We heard how sound becomes both a cultural archive and a catalyst for transformation. Thank you to Manu for the opening track, One Kiss Ft Kiki. Please support us to cotinue to create these panels talks this summer on Beat Wala by joining our Patreon.

52 min
19/12/2025

Beat Wala 27: Megatronic on the MENA Music scene

In this special Beat Wala conversation recorded at International Music Summit in Dubai, I sit down with London born DJ/producer, songwriter and Femme fest founder, Megatronic. She has been immersed within the music scene for over 20 years, fortifying her unmatched talent and know-how around the industry. From her roots in techno and electro to her long-running work as a broadcaster and scene connector, Megatronic shares honest reflections on longevity, integrity, and what it really means to build a career in electronic music over time. We talk about the evolution of club culture, the responsibility of selectors, and why staying curious — musically and personally — matters more than ever. Please Support us become a Patreon member: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatWala/membership⁠

40 min
06/11/2025

Beat Wala 25: DeLaurentis talks AI & the creation of Musicalism

In this special live edition of Beat Wala recorded at the CultTech Summit in Vienna, host Jo Youle sits down with French electronic artist and producer , DeLaurentis, also known as "The Woman Machine" — to explore how artificial intelligence and human emotion can co-exist in the creative process. DeLaurentis shares her journey from classical piano to crafting her own unique “musicalism” — a synesthetic world where colour, texture, and sound merge into cinematic, electronic storytelling. 💬 Topics in this episode: - The birth of “Musicalism” — composing through colour and emotion - How AI becomes a creative partner, not a threat - Recording in Spatial Audio - Voice Manipulation - Finding authenticity in digital artistry - The role of storytelling in sound and visual identity - What the future looks like for hybrid musicians Please Support us become a Patreon member: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatWala/membership⁠⁠ 💻 More episodes on our ⁠YouTube ⁠ 🔗 Follow Beat Wala: @beatwalamusic 🔗 Follow DeLaurentis: ⁠@delaurentismusic⁠

21 min
07/10/2025

Beat Wala 24: Nightmares on Wax & Nicholas Daley talk Sound System Culture & about the making of Echo 45

Episode 24 is a very special edition of Beat Wala recorded in front of a LIVE audience on the rooftop of The Standard Ibiza overlooking Dalt vila for our first collaboration with Beat Hotel. It was a pleasure to explore the intersection of sound, identity, and creativity in this very special release and mixtape from Nightmares on Wax, Echo45 Sound System. The Tape comes as the latest release from the very much loved island resident George Evelyn whose legacy spans three decades, almost two of which have been spent here in Ibiza. Host and music journalist, Jo youle, was joined also by his art director and collaborator on the tape, British Menswear Designer, Nicholas Daley - renowned for exploring the interplay of fashion, music and culture. Please Support us become a Patreon member: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatWala/membership⁠⁠

55 min

Trailer

Introducing...Beat Wala

This is Beat Wala. Serving up the stories behind the beats - and taking you straight to the soul of exceptional artists, as we sit down every week to unravel what fuels their artistic expression and creation with Music Journalist Jo Youle.

10/01/2024

•

1 min

This is Beat Wala. Serving up the stories behind the beats - and taking you straight to the soul of exceptional artists, as we sit down every fortnight to unravel what fuels their artistic expression and creation with Music Journalist Jo Youle.

Creator

Jo Youle
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

32
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Jo Youle
Show Website

Beat Wala