Electric Communion: Conversations in Clubland – Stories from DJs, Producers & Promoters

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Electric Communion: Conversations in Clubland explores the world of electronic music, DJ culture, and club life through authentic conversations with the people who live it. Each episode dives deep into the stories of DJs, producers, and promoters shaping the dance music scene, uncovering how they got started, what drives them, and the realities behind the nightlife industry. Whether you’re an aspiring DJ, a music producer, or just someone passionate about club culture, Electric Communion offers insight, inspiration, and advice straight from the heart of the dance floor.

  1. Electric Communion: The Inner Sanctum #1 — Secret Factory

    FEB 12

    Electric Communion: The Inner Sanctum #1 — Secret Factory

    Andris is one half of the Hungarian duo Secret Factory, who've been invested within the electronic music scene for almost 30 years. They have released on many labels including Isolate, Diynamic, Frau Blau and their own label Secret Fusion.🎶Their music has received support from the likes of Sasha, John Digweed, Solomun, Frankey & Sandrino and The Echonomist.In this interview Andris talks with host Richard Q about the formation of Secret Factory, the label and the events they run and the scene in general. Follow the Instagram account @electric_communion for weekly interviews with artists, DJs and promoters in the indie and melodic house scene.

    17 min
  2. #19 Claudio Ricci – Playing the long game: Inside the Mind of a True Underground Storyteller

    JAN 27

    #19 Claudio Ricci – Playing the long game: Inside the Mind of a True Underground Storyteller

    In this episode, host Richard Q sits down with Claudio Ricci for a deep, unfiltered conversation about consistency, integrity, and the long road through electronic music. From growing up in Vienna with Chilean roots shaped by political exile and folklore, to discovering rave culture in the late ’90s,Claudio reflects on how discipline, empathy, and patience became the foundations of his approach to DJing and production. The conversation moves through vinyl culture, early self-promoted parties, Ibiza’s dual realities, and the hard lessons of starting again from zero after years of success. Claudio shares his philosophy on DJing as storytelling, resisting genre boxes, and navigating an industry increasingly driven byvisibility, trends, and short-term thinking. Instagram: @claudioriccimusic @raft.music https://soundcloud.com/claudioricci

    52 min
  3. #18 N1NJA - Dyspraxia, Speed & Discipline: The Warrior Mindset Behind an Underground Artist

    12/04/2025

    #18 N1NJA - Dyspraxia, Speed & Discipline: The Warrior Mindset Behind an Underground Artist

    Episode #18 N1NJA's story moves fast. From growing up with dyspraxia to racing Formula 3 cars, sneaking into Fabric at 15, launching her label Tales of Twilight, and landing a HÖR debut in the same week. In this conversation, she breaks down how she's navigated the electronic underground as a woman of colour, how motorsport shaped her discipline, and why she built her career around stealth, resilience and relentless focus. A deep dive into mindset, identity and the realities of surviving a culture that demands speed, precision and self-belief. Instagram: @dj.n1nja @tale.of.twilight N1NJA's Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/dj-ninja Links to topics discussed: Mission Makers podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YKEyykSxnvuNcjW6dXx1M Farah’s TEDx talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/farah_nanji_rewiring_dyspraxia_from_the_brain Watch short film: https://youtu.be/B20PSIoM_6g Credits: Director: https://www.instagram.com/mustafaozkok/ Artist: https://www.instagram.com/dj.n1nja/ Cinematography: https://www.instagram.com/joognfinesse/ Interview: https://www.instagram.com/electric_communion/ Production: https://www.instagram.com/artnstudio

    46 min
  4. #17 Indie Elephant - Making electronic music in wartime Kyiv

    09/15/2025

    #17 Indie Elephant - Making electronic music in wartime Kyiv

    Indie Elephant (Artur) is a Ukrainian electronic music producer who since the outbreak of war in February 2022 has been living in the capital of Kyiv under the constant threat of Russian attack, which happens almost on a daily basis. In this very special episode, Artur talks candidly about what live is like in the city and the impact the war has had on him as a producer and the wider electronic scene. Links: Instagram: _indie_elephant Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/indie_elephant Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/indie-elephant/942807srsltid=AfmBOoqJgjb2qS3QqMLcvNk7LfS-TGAAxONq07YTUesofMPYhZ0AFihf

    1h 3m
  5. #8 Channan Hanif - The current London club scene, teenage years in Pakistan, and production tips

    07/06/2025

    #8 Channan Hanif - The current London club scene, teenage years in Pakistan, and production tips

    Channan Hanif is a London born and based producerof Pakistani heritage who's been quietly building a name for himself over the last year or so with the likes of respected DJ/producers LaurentGarnier, Hardt Antoine, Sahar,  REj,Faide, Samantha Loveridge and Auggie playing out his tracks. His debut ep was recently released on Spanish label Anims and his track 'Gimme Some!' has been tearing up dancefloors worldwide. His next release is a 3 track EP coming out on Works of Intent’s Emotional Weaponry label next month. In this episode, hear Channan voice his opinion on the current London club scene, talk about what life was like growing up as a teenager in the Pakistan city of Karachi and how a former guest on this podcast has been aninspiration and mentor to him. @channanhanif @electric_communion @rick.mancusoAvailable on all the usual podcast platforms, Soundcloud and YouTube.All links in the bio⛓️Links:Instagram: @channanhanifSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E4xijr2VFOZ6D'Gimme Some!' ephttps://www.beatport.com/artist/channan-hanif/1180699Realising one's creativity Youtube conversationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2PYFTdddrg

    1h 29m
  6. #11 Faide (revisited) - ID culture, networking, using AI as production tool

    07/06/2025

    #11 Faide (revisited) - ID culture, networking, using AI as production tool

    Episode 11:🗣🎙For the eleventh instalment of the Electric Communion podcast, I am back in conversation with the talented Brighton based artist FAIDE, who was my very first guest  two years ago. In this episode, we’ll dive into what he's been up to since our last chat - exploring his journey as a producer, DJ, and promoter. From his creative process to his evolution in the scene, FAIDE shares the highs and challenges of the past two years whilst also offering up some sound advice to budding DJ's and producers.🎧For the 'live' experience, head over to my YouTube channel for the video! All links in bio Instagram bio @electric_communionInstagram:@faide_music@avoy_allversionsofyouSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/faidemusichttps://www.beatport.com/artist/faide/654334 (To purchase Faide releases)Links to topics discussed:https://on.soundcloud.com/zJ3eWFCUpJ2EF9QGA (our first conversation)https://aslice.com/s3/A+Slice+of+Fairness+-+Audience+Strategies+Aslice+Report+2024.pdf

    1h 24m
  7. #16 Steve Parry – Liverpool, Cream, 3Beat records, Selador

    07/06/2025

    #16 Steve Parry – Liverpool, Cream, 3Beat records, Selador

    Episode 16 Steve Parry is a DJ/producer whoalso co-runs the successful label Selador with Dave Seaman. 🗣🎙In this podcast, we talk about hisbeloved home city of Liverpool (where he lives and I went to university between 1995-2000) and his time working in the revered 3Beat records as well as becoming a resident DJ in the world-renowned club Cream. He also discusses hislabel Selador, music production and how he got to meet a young Kylie Minogue when working for music mogul Pete Waterman.  Instagram: @steveparrydj @selador_recordings https://soundcloud.com/steveparrydj https://soundcloud.com/selador-recordings

    1h 27m
  8. #15 'In Limbo' live podcast - Musical influences, inspirations and electronic music as an art-form

    04/22/2025

    #15 'In Limbo' live podcast - Musical influences, inspirations and electronic music as an art-form

    This is a recording of the very first Electric Communionlive podcast, held at the Looking Glass Cocktail Club in Shoreditch, London on Saturday 12th April 2025, as part of the 'In Limbo' cub event. The conversationis hosted by Richard Q and includes the electronic music artists/DJs Redfreya, Motip White, REj and Channan Hanif. Instagram links to artists involved: Richard Q - @electric_communion @richard.q_ Redfreya - @redfreyadj Motip White - @motipwhite REj - @rej.music Channan Hanif - @channanhanif   Meltam Yazar - @meltemyazar__ Looking Glass Cocktail club - @lookingglasscocktailclub

    43 min
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Electric Communion: Conversations in Clubland explores the world of electronic music, DJ culture, and club life through authentic conversations with the people who live it. Each episode dives deep into the stories of DJs, producers, and promoters shaping the dance music scene, uncovering how they got started, what drives them, and the realities behind the nightlife industry. Whether you’re an aspiring DJ, a music producer, or just someone passionate about club culture, Electric Communion offers insight, inspiration, and advice straight from the heart of the dance floor.

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