Back To Back with Willy Joy

This week we're running back a classic episode from the vault with Austin Millz! Let's go! Austin Millz: https://www.austinmillz.co Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Today we're running back a classic episode with Boys Noize, recorded back in 2021! Let's go!   Boys Noize: https://www.boysnoize.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're running back a classic episode with Deorro, recorded back in the very first year of the podcast! Let's go.   Deorro: https://deorro.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

NGHTMRE goes Back To Back once again! He talks to Willy about his upcoming album "Mindfull", working with the next generation of producers, reuniting with ASAP Ferg, making D&B that doesn't sound American, handling your business, what goes into planning a live show, writing camps, attention spans, being terminally chill, compare and despair, the Skrillex co-sign at Ultra, making the 10 Years Of NGHTMRE book & lots more!   NGHTMRE: https://nghtmre.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Today we're running back a classic episode with Kayzo recorded in September 2020. Let's go!   Kayzo: https://www.instagram.com/kayzomusic/ Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're running back a classic episode with Chad Kenney from Brownies & Lemonade! Let's go! Brownies & Lemonade: https://linktr.ee/browniesandlemonade Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Today we're running back a classic episode from December 2020 with the legendary Sub Focus! Let's go!   Sub Focus: https://www.subfocus.com Willy Joy: https://linktr.ee/willyjoy

DJ Habibeats goes Back To Back! Willy talks to him about his Habibi's House tour across the USA, lessons learned from viral success, DJing through law school, combining the music of his culture with the music of his youth, remembering your roots, bringing global sounds to mainstream audiences, first generation immigrant pressure, celebrating the disapora in the club, playing festivals around the world and lots more!   DJ Habibeats: https://djhabibeats.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Adam Lynn & Zach Ruben, co-founders of Breakaway Festival, go Back To Back! Willy chats with them about the logistics of running a major touring festival, booking acts like Kendrick Lamar and Avicii before they were megastars, launching their record label, midwest pride, keeping festival lineups fresh, the importance of patience & relationships, lessons learned shepherding an independent brand from zero to the big time and much more! Breakaway: https://www.breakawayfestival.com https://www.teambreakaway.com/breakaway-projects Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

4B goes Back To Back again! Willy talks with him about his new single "Techno Bell", Jersey club culture, the new Skrillex album, WMC 2025, never missing flights, jiujitsu, dive bars, bad B2Bs, Twitch streaming, his "Rosario" house side project & lots more!   4B: https://www.dj4b.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

NXSTY goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about returning to the trap scene, Soundcloud vs. Spotify eras, breakdancing, local scenes, Vegas, Indigenous roots, mentors, playing EDC as a teen, touring India & lots more! NXSTY: https://www.instagram.com/nxsty/ Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

SHOSH goes Back To Back! Willy talks with her about living around the globe, coming back to tour the USA, being a radio presenter on KISS FM, working with Craig David, embracing dubstep & releasing with Zeds Dead's label, the UKG revival, production transparency & tips, tricking your brain, religion, vulnerabililty, social media filters, authenticity, ancient DJs & lots more!   SHOSH: https://linktr.ee/SHOSHUKG Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're throwing it back to a classic episode with Mura Masa! Let's go!   Mura Masa: https://www.instagram.com/the_mura_masa/ Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're running back a classic episode with the one and only Steve Aoki! Let's go!   Steve Aoki: https://steveaoki.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're running back a classic episode from the early days of the podcast with Kaskade! Let's go!   Kaskade: https://www.kaskademusic.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're running back a classic episode with SVDDEN DEATH. Let's go!   SVDDEN DEATH: https://svddendeath.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're running back a classic episode from the vaults with none other than GORDO. Let's go!   GORDO: https://www.instagram.com/gordoszn/ Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

James Hype goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about putting his non-stop life on camera, making DJ technicality accessible for the mainstream, the stories behind his biggest records, why success doesn't equal accomplishments, grinding for years as a local DJ, sampling, tour memories, inspiration from Calvin Harris, Axwell & lots more!   James Hype: https://linktr.ee/jameshype Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Crystal Waters goes Back To Back! Willy talks with her about writing iconic dance hits Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless), 100% Pure Love, and more, as well as her I Am House radio show, amazing stories from decades in the music industry, 2025 tour plans, Michael Jackson, working on a new album, advice for producers & songwriters, advocating for singers in dance music & lots more!   Crystal Waters: https://iamcrystalwaters.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Today we're running back a classic episode with Virtual Riot!   Virtual Riot: https://fanlink.tv/virtualriot Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're running back a classic episode with GRiZ! Let's go.   GRiZ: https://www.mynameisgriz.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're running back a classic episode from the early days of Back To Back with Lane 8! Catch him on tour in 2025, dates in the link below!   Lane 8: https://lane8music.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're running back a classic episode with PEEKABOO! Catch it now if you missed it the first time!   PEEKABOO: https://www.peekaboobeats.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Happy new year! We're closing out 2024 with your most-listened to episode of the year: LAXX! Thanks for all the support and we'll see you in 2025!   LAXX: https://linktr.ee/laxxmusic Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Today we're running back the classic Dombresky episode from Jan '24! Highly requested when it first aired, grab it now if you missed it back then.   Dombresky: https://dombresky.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're running back a classic episode from 2020 with the one and only CloZee! Catch her and LSDREAM on the LSZEE tour (only tour ever!) next year!   CloZee: https://linktr.ee/clozeemusic Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Viperactive goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his new "Bout To Break" EP on Marshmello's Joytime Collective label, working with Fred Again, Making thousands of songs on Fiverr, the new wave of trap music, bad teachers, high school chaos, incorporating your influences & finding your sound, what blowing up is really like and lots more! Viperactive: https://linktr.ee/Viperactive Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Dirty Vegas goes Back To Back! Willy talks with them about their return with the "Believer" EP on Anjuna, comprehending the massive success and legacy of "Days Go By", pioneering the idea of a hybrid live set and early technology struggles, presaging TikTok, the 90s UK club scene, winning a Grammy with Portugal, The Man, playing on the Jay Leno show, touring with Moby, returning to Glastonbury & lots more!   Dirty Vegas: https://www.instagram.com/DirtyVegasMusic https://www.facebook.com/dirtyvegasmusic/ Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Anna Morgan goes Back To Back! Willy talks to her about playing at Red Rocks with Of The Trees, touring with the Glitch Mob, getting remixed by DJ Slugo, the Footwork Jungle mix series, raving in Hawaii, art vs. commerce, success through community, is D&B's moment finally here?, making your career lasting and sustainable, trusting your taste, the importance of play, pyromaniacs and lots more!   Anna Morgan: https://linktr.ee/AnnaMorganDJ Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're rewinding our episode with the amazing Harriet Jaxxon recorded in 2023! Catch her everywhere on her upcoming US tour!   Harriet Jaxxon: https://linktr.ee/harrietjaxxon Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

MUST DIE! goes Back To Back once again! Willy talks with him about his new album "VAMPIRE WEAPON: MIDNIGHT", his Hivemind project with Space Laces & Kayzo, DJ dads, festival politics & election aftermath, the hardstyle invasion, progressive metal, trusting your taste, dubstep grandpas, producer advice & lots more!   MUST DIE!: https://mustdie.komi.io Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're running back a classic episode with Will Clarke recorded back in December 2022! Catch him on his debut LIVE U.S. tour later this month!   Will Clarke: https://willclarke.komi.io Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Pod fave Anna Lunoe goes Back To Back again! Willy talks with her about making her new album "Pearl", touring with The Weeknd, sleeper hits, the secret to a great dance music vocal, meeting your heroes, the power of nostalgia, early gig stories & lots more!   Anna Lunoe: https://linktr.ee/annalunoe Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

In honor of her new album "DOTR", we are running back Willy's chat with LP Giobbi from October 2021! She rules. Classic. Let's go.   LP Giobbi: http://lpgiobbi.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Franky Nuts goes Back To Back! Willy talks to him about the experience of his first US tour with Virtual Riot, growing up in the Netherlands, tips for making your production sound more unique, homegrown events, not being a punisher, drumming, hardstyle, artist visas, the European bass scene, being stubborn, day jobs, stalking Tiesto & lots more!   Franky Nuts: https://fanlink.tv/frankynuts Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Eyezic goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his new "Astray" EP out now on Bitbird, ethereal dance music, winning Insomniac's Discovery Project contest, touring with Wreckno, embracing UKG, skate videos, college parties, baggy shirts, new projects, first headline show, working with your friends, leaving home, defining success, inspiration from salute, finding the right mentors & teaching production, ableton tattoos, social anxiety, DJ riders & lots more!   Eyezic: https://www.instagram.com/eyezicofficial/ https://bitbird.ffm.to/astray Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

ONHELL goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his new "Juntos" EP out now on Deadbeats, throwing his "Bicurious" parties around the country, success myths, brain drain, the history of weed, making salsa, not getting jaded, grime, helping artists adapt to the social media era & lots more!   ONHELL: https://linktr.ee/onhellofficial Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Louis The Child goes Back To Back! Willy talks to them about their new album The Sun Comes Out, their "A Day In The Sun" tour, Chicago, teenage touring, future bass, working with Madeon & The Chainsmokers, the Jack U snare, how doing their research helped the early grind & lots more!   Louis The Child: https://louisthechild.komi.io Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're revisiting a hilarious conversation with Moshe Kasher recorded back in March 2024!   Moshe Kasher: https://www.instagram.com/moshekasher/ Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're revisiting this top tier convo with Odd Mob from July 2023!   Odd Mob: https://hoo.be/oddmob Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Wuki goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his new songs "Rave Day" and "Pump The Bass", the runaway success of "Sunshine" and the pressure of following up a hit, playing frat parties vs. playing EDC main stage, house music vs. bass music, four on the floor trends, Beats I Can't Release, mixtapes, TikTok, Charli XCX, the joy of remixing, putting out official releases with the Vengaboys and Smokey Robinson, when going viral reaches escape velocity and lots more!   Wuki: https://linktr.ee/wukileaks Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Omicasa, aka DJ Craze & Matsu, go Back To Back! Willy talks with them about their new "We Got U" EP, working with Dirtybird, making house with a hip hop attitude, what DJs don't understand about booking agents, creative constraints, quitting the day job, attic parties, being a kid forever & lots more!   Omicasa:  https://bio.site/omicasa Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Justin Jay goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his upcoming album "You Are The One", being cute, being alone on your birthday, being immune to LA, being on Dirtybird, being inspired by European dance culture, just generally... being.... and lots more!   Justin Jay: https://www.instagram.com/justinjaymusic/ Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

 Soltan goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his "Serpent King" single and upcoming EP, immigrating from Iran and the roadblocks Iranian artists face, US tour memories, going from URL to IRL, the magic of opening sets, unique inspirations, Persian history, the importance of teaching & lots more!   Soltan: https://linktr.ee/soltansound Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

HOLLY goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his new "Angel In The Rave" EP, working with Rezz, touring with DJ Shadow, raving in Portugal, winning the Fool's Gold Goldie Awards, inspiration from The Prodigy, writing music for Blue Man Group, DJ brothers, journaling through production & lots more!   HOLLY: https://linktr.ee/beatsbyholly Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Syzy goes Back To Back! Willy talks with them about their groundbreaking new album "The Weight Of The World", the current state of bass music, getting the rare Pitchfork dubstep review, industry relationships, pop music song structures, self discovery through art, Porter Robinson inspo, touring with Eptic, bronies & lots more!   Syzy: https://createmusic.fm/twotw https://www.instagram.com/syzymusic/   Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Saka goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his new "Monomyth" EP, Hong Kong raving, shows with Slander, experimental beatmaking, the paradox of the alogrithm, making music for dragons, grind vs. payoff, quitting the day job, fashion design, imposter syndrome, John Mayer, international touring, making bangers and much more!   Saka: https://www.soundslikesaka.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

OLAN goes Back To Back! Willy talks with her about her upcoming album "Floating Worlds" (out August 2nd!), touring with Odesza, the middle class of dance music, designing the perfect hybrid live set, post-festival blues, spirituality & existence, why haters exist, self-releasing and the pros & cons of larger labels, the Vegas underground music scene, production breakthroughs & much more!   OLAN: https://www.olanmusic.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Gettoblaster goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his single "The Move" on Dirtybird Records, the origins of the project and tales from his incredible 30+ year career in the rave scene, Chicago house history & working with dance music icons, bringing booty house to the masses, getting originators paid, bridging the old school with the new school, underground vs. mainstream, harm reduction in dance music, memories of the mixtape era, Aliens On Mushrooms, being comfortable in chaos & much more!   Gettoblaster: https://www.instagram.com/gettoblasterdj Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

WHIPPED CREAM goes Back To Back again! Willy talks with her about her new "is this real?" EP & tour plans, her obsession with beatmaking, meditation & using music to get through hard times, A&R dreams, producing music in your 70s, the nature of existence & a whole lot more!   WHIPPED CREAM: https://whippedcreammusic.com/ Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Whethan goes Back To Back! Willy talks to him about his upcoming Life Of A Wallflower Vol. 2 album and tour, working with Flowdan, Tom Morello, Flux Pavilion & Louis The Child, going on vacation with Skrillex, finding success as a kid and ditching high school to tour with the Chainsmokers, the birth of future bass, the Soundcloud era, the Vine era, the importance of collaboration, why house music is eternal, what is the best month for producing music,    Whethan: https://whethan.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/