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. J.Worra - The Truth About Major Label Deals

    3d ago

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Ky William - Why So Many DJs Sound Exactly The Same

    Apr 28

    Ky William - Why So Many DJs Sound Exactly The Same

    Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke This episode was filmed and sponsored by THE LINE LA, Will’s favourite place to stay in LA - for 20% off your stay use code WILLCLARKE at www.thelinehotel.com Ky William joins me for a proper conversation about where dance music is heading right now. We get into AI, Splice, why so much music is starting to sound the same, and whether the industry is rewarding imitation over originality. We also talk about the reality of being an artist in 2026, from marketing records and running ads to DJ fees, promoters, community, and why more artists need additional income streams outside of touring. Ky also opens up about building his label, helping new producers, and why real community still matters more than streams, followers and vanity metrics. This is a great conversation for any artist, producer, DJ or fan trying to understand where electronic music is going next. What we cover: AI in music and whether it helps or hurts creativity Why so many dance records sound the same Splice, sample culture and originality The pressure on promoters, artists and club culture Why community matters more than ever Running a label and developing new talent Music marketing, ads and storytelling Why artists should build multiple income streams ⏲ 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
  7. Airrica - The Music Industry Rewards More Than Just Talent

    Apr 21

    Airrica - The Music Industry Rewards More Than Just Talent

    Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke This episode was filmed and sponsored by THE LINE LA, Will’s favourite place to stay in LA - for 20% off your stay use code WILLCLARKE at www.thelinehotel.com Podcast Overview: In this episode, Will Clarke sits down with Airrica to talk about her journey from tech sales and radiation physics into the world of dance music. They get into how a breakup pushed her towards DJing, lying to get her first ever gig opening for Radio Slave, living in Ibiza, Tulum and LA, and how support from Black Coffee helped change the course of her career. The conversation also dives deep into social media, community, building a team, releasing music, self-belief, imposter syndrome, and the sacrifices it takes to make a real career in dance music. A really honest conversation about ambition, pressure, creativity and what success actually looks like in today’s music industry. ⏲ 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 1m
  8. Aluna - Why So Many Artists Feel Powerless

    Apr 14

    Aluna - Why So Many Artists Feel Powerless

    Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarke This episode was filmed and sponsored by THE LINE LA, Will’s favourite place to stay in LA - for 20% off your stay use code WILLCLARKE at www.thelinehotel.com Podcast Overview: Aluna joins me for a powerful conversation about identity, independence, contracts, race, creativity and what it really takes to survive in the modern music industry. We get into how COVID reshaped careers, why going solo can feel like starting from zero, the pressure artists face when navigating bad splits and unfair contracts, and why standing up for yourself matters more than ever. Aluna also opens up about internalised racism, the experience of being a Black woman in dance music, and why storytelling is still the most important thing an artist has. In this episode we talk about: How COVID changed the music industry Why going solo felt like starting again The truth about bad record deals Why artists need to challenge unfair contracts The reality of being independent in 2026 Race, identity and finding your value in music Why storytelling matters more than ever The future of artists, labels and AI ⏲ 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 16m
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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
    314
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Will Clarke
  • Show Website
    The Will Clarke Podcast

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