The Will Clarke Podcast

Will Clarke
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The Will Clarke Podcast is a weekly show where Will sits down with likeminded creatives, artists and industry people from the world of Music, Food & Art. Discussing their winding journeys that got them to where they are today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Dave Alcock - The New Rules For DJs, Agents & Touring

    2d ago

    Dave Alcock - The New Rules For DJs, Agents & Touring

    Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Dave Alcock joins Will Clarke to break down the real business behind DJ careers, touring, agents, promoters, fees, community, social media and what it actually takes to build a long-term artist career in 2026. They talk about why talent alone is no longer enough, why artists need to own their audience, how agents decide who to sign, why touring costs are becoming harder to manage, and why the “middle class” of DJs is under more pressure than ever. Dave also shares stories from working with artists like David Morales, Kerri Chandler, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Claude VonStroke and more, while giving a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the live music business really works. ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://willclarke.komi.io/ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 25m
  2. Option4 - Why Real Community Still Wins In Dance Music

    Jun 16

    Option4 - Why Real Community Still Wins In Dance Music

    Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Option4 joins Will Clarke for a deep conversation on what it really takes to build a lasting music scene. From helping shape Denver’s electronic music culture, to understanding the difference between a promoter and a buyer, this episode gets into the realities of booking artists, building community, scaling events, and keeping dance music alive from the ground up. They talk about why promoters need to care, why artists should invest more in fans than expensive production, how real community is built, why ticket prices matter, and why the future of independent artists could be stronger than ever. This is a conversation about scenes, fans, artists, promoters, record labels, and the power of putting people first. ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://willclarke.komi.io/ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m
  3. Sam Divine - The Truth About Rehab, Sobriety & The Dark Side of DJ Life

    Jun 9

    Sam Divine - The Truth About Rehab, Sobriety & The Dark Side of DJ Life

    Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Sam Divine joins Will Clarke for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Sam opens up about her early days in Ibiza, the reality of being a female DJ in house music, 20 years of touring, burnout, grief, addiction, rehab, sobriety, faith and rebuilding her life from the inside out. This conversation goes deep into the parts of dance music people rarely talk about: the pressure to keep going, the hidden cost of touring, the normalisation of alcohol and drugs, the financial reality of being an artist, and what happens when the lifestyle that once gave you freedom starts to take something from you. Sam also talks about her new chapter, her 555 concept, returning to grassroots clubs, falling back in love with DJing, and why this next era of her career feels more authentic than ever. This is a conversation about music, survival, friendship, Ibiza, recovery and remembering why we started in the first place. ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://willclarke.komi.io/ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  4. J.Worra - The Truth About Major Label Deals

    Jun 2

    J.Worra - The Truth About Major Label Deals

    Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke J.Worra joins Will Clarke for a raw conversation about the real emotional and business side of building a career in dance music. They talk about major label deals, self-releasing music, starting her own label Dialogue, the pressure to chase tastemakers, comparison, social media, success, touring, creative burnout and why the music industry can make artists doubt the very thing that got them here. A proper honest one for any artist trying to build something that actually lasts. ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://willclarke.komi.io/ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m
  5. Baauer - Finding Joy Again After A Global Hit

    May 26

    Baauer - Finding Joy Again After A Global Hit

    Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Baauer joins Will Clarke for a deep conversation about life after Harlem Shake, the strange reality of going viral, rebuilding an artist career, staying creative, Twitch streaming, sampling culture, record labels, money, touring, social media, and why doing things purely for success rarely works. This is a raw look at what happens when a record becomes bigger than the artist behind it, and how Baauer has found new ways to create, connect and stay inspired. ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://willclarke.komi.io/ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13m
  6. Patrick Moxey - From Jay-Z To Ultra Records

    May 19

    Patrick Moxey - From Jay-Z To Ultra Records

    Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Patrick Moxey is the founder of Payday Records, Ultra Records and Helix Records, and has played a major role in shaping hip hop, dance music and the modern record label system. In this episode, we talk about the early days of New York warehouse parties, starting Payday Records, working with Pete Tong, signing Jay-Z, building Ultra Records, selling labels, launching Helix, TikTok, publishing, bad record deals, artist development and why record labels still matter in a world where 800,000 songs are released every week. A proper music industry deep dive.  ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://willclarke.komi.io/ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17m
  7. Chris Avantgarde - The Truth About Making It In Music

    May 12

    Chris Avantgarde - The Truth About Making It In Music

    Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Chris Avantgarde joins Will Clarke for a deep conversation about the reality behind building a career in electronic music. From growing up in Germany and sending demos on CDs, to working with Scooter, writing music for sync, landing major TV placements, working with Anyma and Afterlife, and dealing with anxiety, therapy, touring, money, ego and self-worth. This episode goes far beyond music production. It’s about the mental game of being an artist, why success does not fix everything, how the music industry can destroy people’s mental health, and why staying true to yourself might be the only way to survive it. ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://willclarke.komi.io/ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17m
  8. Riordan - Why DJs Need Social Media to Survive

    May 5

    Riordan - Why DJs Need Social Media to Survive

    Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke Riordan joins me on the podcast for a proper conversation about what it actually takes to build a career in dance music today. We get into the reality of touring, how social media has completely changed the game for DJs, why great music alone isn’t always enough anymore, and the difference between getting views and building a fanbase that actually buys tickets. Riordan also talks about finding his sound, the pressure of following up big records, how TikTok helped launch his career, and why some artists blow up online but still can’t shift tickets. We also get into self-releasing, DJ support, playlist culture, the UK vs US scene, and the moments that make all the hard work worth it. A really honest episode about the modern music industry, building a career the right way, and what it takes to last. Talking points: The reality of touring full time How social media changed DJ careers Why TikTok can launch records faster than ever Great music vs great marketing Followers vs fans who actually buy tickets Why some viral DJs still can’t sell tickets Self-releasing music vs waiting on labels Finding your sound as an artist Big commercial records vs club records UK crowds vs US crowds Breakthrough moments in a DJ career ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://willclarke.komi.io/ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19m
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The Will Clarke Podcast is a weekly show where Will sits down with likeminded creatives, artists and industry people from the world of Music, Food & Art. Discussing their winding journeys that got them to where they are today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Will Clarke
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    317
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Will Clarke
  • Show Website
    The Will Clarke Podcast

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