Mixcloud Presents: The Inside Track

The Inside Track
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Along the music creator journey, no two paths are the same. This podcast, hosted by Mixcloud Co-Founder and CEO Nico Perez, unearths the secrets that they don’t tell you when you’re starting out, or even well into your journey. With a wide variety of guests from across music culture, we will be bringing you unique stories, first-hand experiences and lessons learnt from the very best.

  1. How to build a record label roster that trusts you | Alexander Nut (NTS, Eglo Records)

    7 de maig

    How to build a record label roster that trusts you | Alexander Nut (NTS, Eglo Records)

    In episode two of the second season of The Inside Track, Mixcloud Co-Founder and CEO Nico Perez is joined by Alexander Nut. Alex is a DJ, broadcaster, producer and Founder of the Eglo Records label. He was one of the founding residents of NTS Radio - a post he still holds - and his record company has released music from the likes of Shy One, Steve Spacek, Fatima and Alex himself. Rejecting strict genre boundaries, Alex’s DJ sets explore Hip-Hop, Soul, Jazz, House, Jungle, Broken Beat and more, and he’s performed everywhere from We Out Here Festival to Giant Steps. They cover: Alex’s early music journey and love for sound system culture The birth of Eglo Records and crafting specific relationships with artists London nightlife and the impact of Plastic People Lessons from running a record label Navigating the modern music landscape How Alex finds new music Upgrade your listening at https://www.mixcloud.com/premium Unlock the ultimate creator toolkit at https://www.mixcloud.com/pro Learn more about Mixcloud at https://www.mixcloud.com/blog

    56 min
  2. Jamz Supernova on radio's creative freedom and running a record label

    1 d’abr.

    Jamz Supernova on radio's creative freedom and running a record label

    In the first episode of season two of The Inside Track, Mixcloud Co-Founder and CEO Nico Perez is joined by Jamz Supernova. Jamz is a DJ, radio host, podcaster and record label head who hosts her self-titled radio show on BBC 6 Music. She also runs seminal leftfield music label Future Bounce, working in both an A&R and consulting capacity. Jamz’s DJ sets contain an eclectic mix of Broken Beat, UK Funky, Bass, Techno and beyond, and she’s played at festivals and clubs worldwide, including We Out Here Festival, Worldwide Sete, All Points East and more. She also hosts her own podcast, DIY Handbook & Between The Lines. They cover: 2:33 Jamz’s journey from college to BBC Radio 10:47 The digital landscape of radio 20:11 Jamz’s creative partnership with Bandcamp 24:14 How Jamz’s ways of discovering music have evolved 31:24 The mechanics of Jamz’s record label Future Bounce 40:46 Balancing parenthood and a career in music 47:27 The intersection of creativity and business 1:00:08 The evolution of club culture in the UK Upgrade your listening at https://www.mixcloud.com/premium Unlock the ultimate creator toolkit at https://www.mixcloud.com/pro Learn more about Mixcloud at https://www.mixcloud.com/blog

    1 h 13 min
  3. Guest Episode from the 'How Do I Music' Podcast: Keep It to One Sentence

    26/08/2025

    Guest Episode from the 'How Do I Music' Podcast: Keep It to One Sentence

    This is a guest episode from a new podcast we've partnered with called "How Do I Music?" which we think Mixclouders might enjoy. Xanthe Fuller joins us on the pod and this one's a masterclass in getting your music heard, not burning bridges and real community-building. The Mixcloud Senior Marketing Director has been sneaking into jungle raves since she was 13, produced shows for Pete Tong, Adam & Joe, and Pete Tong across BBC Radio 1, 6 Music and Radio 2. She knows better than most, the do's and don'ts in pitching music. We dive into how to get a producers' attention, (without sending paragraphs that nobody reads), why online radio is the new pirate radio, and how building global communities around niche genres still works. Hope you enjoy! Produced by Well Nice Music. See more at www.wellnicemusic.com

    49 min
  4. Mat Dryhurst on the complex nature of generative AI, creativity and music culture

    12/08/2025

    Mat Dryhurst on the complex nature of generative AI, creativity and music culture

    In the final episode of the first season of The Inside Track, Nico is joined by Mat Dryhurst. Mat is an artist, musician and technological researcher based in Germany. Alongside his partner Holly Herndon, he works on interdisciplinary audiovisual projects that explore the creative potential and ethics of creating content using technologies, such as AI, Web 3.0, and blockchain. Dryhurst is the co-founder of Spawning, an organisation that gives artists the means to opt in or out of data sets used to train AI models for generative art. They cover: Mat’s early musical influences and experiences The impact of streaming on music economics The shift from physical to digital media AI’s growing relationship with music and art The inner workings of Spawning The ethics of AI training and data usage Upgrade your listening at  https://www.mixcloud.com/premium Unlock the ultimate creator toolkit at  https://www.mixcloud.com/pro

    1 h 43 min
  5. DJ Tara on the legacy of J Dilla and New York’s changing social fabric

    05/08/2025

    DJ Tara on the legacy of J Dilla and New York’s changing social fabric

    Today, Nico is joined by DJ Tara. Tara is a DJ with radio shows on The Lot Radio and Soho Radio, as well as an urban planner in her hometown of New York, where she advocates for nightlife as a vital cultural and community building tool for cities. She helped found Donuts Are Forever, an annual fundraiser and tribute to Hip-Hop producer J. Dilla, and Makossa Brooklyn Cookout, a beloved Brooklyn summer party.  They cover: The conception of Donuts Are Forever and J Dilla’s impact on Hip-Hop New York nightlife’s changing dynamics Creating space for music discovery in the club The systematic erasure of dance music’s originators The intersection of nightlife and community Finding music in the digital age Upgrade your listening at  https://www.mixcloud.com/premium Unlock the ultimate creator toolkit at  https://www.mixcloud.com/pro

    1 h 11 min
  6. Black Artist Database’s NIKS & DJ Westfa on creating equitable music spaces for the Black diaspora

    01/07/2025

    Black Artist Database’s NIKS & DJ Westfa on creating equitable music spaces for the Black diaspora

    In episode eight, Nico is joined by NIKS and DJ Westfa. NIKS is the Co-Founder of the Black Artist Database (B.A.D), a crowd-sourced list of Black artists, producers and labels, while DJ Westfa is the organisation’s Events Coordinator. B.A.D was launched in 2020 in response to the murder of George Floyd and "to surface the richness of creative talent from the global Black diaspora, in pursuit of wage equity, transparency and stable employment for our extended creative communities.” It has since expanded to include events, a record label and workshops with the likes of Ableton. They cover: The origins of B.A.D as a Google spreadsheet How Bandcamp aided B.A.D’s development The B.A.D record label If the music industry has changed for the better for Black people The need for diverse club and festival lineups  Upgrade your listening at https://www.mixcloud.com/premium Unlock the ultimate creator toolkit at https://www.mixcloud.com/pro

    59 min
  7. Guest Episode from the 'How Do I Music' Podcast: How Do I Get Played on KCRW?

    16/06/2025

    Guest Episode from the 'How Do I Music' Podcast: How Do I Get Played on KCRW?

    This is a taster episode of a brand new podcast, How Do I Music? What does it take to get played on radio today? What are music supervisors really listening out for? How have bands like King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard been rewriting the fan engagement rulebook? Tyler Boudreaux of legendary LA radio station KCRW joins How Do I Music? to break down her career journey, the art of juggling multiple roles (DJ, host, supervisor, event-promoter and plate-spinner?!), and why the future of radio might just surprise you... Produced by Well Nice Music. See more at www.wellnicemusic.com

    50 min
  8. shesaid.so Founder Andreea Magdalina on building inclusive music communities

    07/05/2025

    shesaid.so Founder Andreea Magdalina on building inclusive music communities

    In episode seven, Nico is joined by Andreea Magdalina. Andreea is the founder and CEO of shesaid.so, a global community of music creatives and executives guided by intersectional principles who are working together to rebuild a more equitable industry for all. She is also the co-founder of IAMJT, a boutique management & innovation studio that centres artist development and music consultancy. Prior to shesaid.so and IAMJT, she worked with clients at the intersection of music and technology, including Microsoft, Boiler Room and Mixcloud, where she was the platform’s first Community Manager. They cover: The birth of shesaid.so The importance of building IRL communities Intersectionality and inclusivity in music How to find the right manager The intersection between music and gaming Gender and the music industry Upgrade your listening at  https://www.mixcloud.com/premium Unlock the ultimate creator toolkit at  https://www.mixcloud.com/pro

    1 h 1 m
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Along the music creator journey, no two paths are the same. This podcast, hosted by Mixcloud Co-Founder and CEO Nico Perez, unearths the secrets that they don’t tell you when you’re starting out, or even well into your journey. With a wide variety of guests from across music culture, we will be bringing you unique stories, first-hand experiences and lessons learnt from the very best.

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