Beatport Podcast: House & Techno

For our next podcast, we have an illuminating chat with the prolific and distinguished dancefloor sensation, Ben Rau who discusses how he manages his labels Inkal and Meta, the importance of meditation and mental health, production strategies, vocal experimentation, ghostwriting's prevalence in the industry and more in a candid conversation with our host Tigerlight. Ben Rau is a Berlin native who attended University in the UK, the artist's clubland knowledge and influence now spread far and wide. Equipped with a dance floor voyager’s passion, and intellect, Rau's impeccable production, clubland intuition, and magnetic personality continue to make the scene take notice.

Our latest podcast goes deep with Canada's Jacques Green. Hot on the heels of his sophomore 'Dawn Chorus' album, an introspective affair delving into those post-rave reflective moments, he speaks with our host Tigerlight on everything from his artistic choices, remixing Radiohead and producing Katy B, to the emotional ups and downs of clubbing familiar to us all.

This week's podcast features none other than The Wizard himself, Jeff Mills — the Detroit pioneer whose prolific output has seen him push boundaries on the dance floor and far beyond. In this podcast, our host, Tigerlight, talks to Mills about scoring silent films, orchestral collaborations, space travel, VR, the perception of sight and sound in art, the philosophy of composition and surrealism, getting older in dance music, Axis Recordings in 2020 and much, much more.

This week's podcast speaks with Amotik, the creative force behind the heralded techno imprint of the same name who's just unveiled his debut album 'Vistār'. Moving between London, India, and Berlin, he speaks to our host Tigerlight about life as a cross-cultural techno artist, as well as his new live show that debuted at Berghain last month.

This week's podcast speaks with Noir, one of the leading artists to emerge from Denmark's underground. Listen in as he chats to our host Tigerlight about his range of imprints, including Noir Music, NM2 and Klimaks Records, plus how he stays true to his creative inner voice.

Our latest podcast chats with Man Power, whose Me Me Me imprint is going from strength to strength. A dedicated family man who's recently embraced the healthy life, he talks to our host Tigerlight on the eve of the release of his new single 'Do it Thin' that's dropping on Skint Records.

Our latest podcast speaks to one of house music's true enduring legends Harry Romero. A staple for 25 years and fresh from a recent 'Essential Mix', Romero speaks to @tigerlightmusic about where he's been, where he's going as well as the secret to his longevity as a DJ, producer and label owner.

Our latest podcast dives into the Ibiza party season with the Mambo Brothers. Born and raised on the White Isle as children of Cafe Mambo founders, the brothers speak with our host @tigerlightmusic about growing up in Ibiza, running the Mamboland family business together plus an insight into how they work together in the studio.

Our latest podcast speaks with the inspirational Osunlade. Raised in Missouri though long a citizen of the world, our host @tigerlightmusic finds out about his Yoruba Soul imprint, its connection with his ancestral Yoruba faith, his prolific musical output for the coming year and plenty more besides.

Our latest podcast catches up with none other than Sébastien Léger. A prolific icon in French house who's as present as ever, he chats with our host Tiger Light Music about his brand new Lost Miracle Recordings imprint, his links to the All Day I Dream collective, his thoughts on politics in music and plenty more.

Our latest podcast speaks with Chicago's Shaun J. Wright. In a chat with our host Tiger Light Music, he dives deep into his accomplishments. His education at Morehouse College, his background with vogue ballroom communities, his DJing plus how he came to sing with Hercules and Love Affair.

Our latest podcast speaks with Santé, boss of the Avotre imprint. Our host Tiger Light Music finds out about his brand new 'Current II' album, his recent move from Berlin to Portugal, his ventures into film scoring plus his approach to the creative process.

Our latest podcast explores the futuristic techno of XHINl. A Singaporean producer who's been embraced throughout Berlin and Europe, he opens up to our host @tigerlightmusic about his journey as a musician and artist plus his new 'Vision Electrified' EP on Midnight Shift.

Our latest podcast speaks with an illustrious name in house music in the form of @Joycemunizmusic. The Austrian-based star lays down the groundwork to our host @tigerlightmusic that led to her debut album 'Made in Austria', opens up about her Brazilian roots, puts the call out for unsigned producers plus drops a few hints as to what's on the horizon.

Our latest podcast sits down for a chat with none other than Lauren Lo Sung. Our host Tigerlight chats with the Liverpool-based DJ, producer and Lolife boss to find out what she's got cooking for 2019.

Our latest podcast speaks with Mella Dee. A truly diverse producer who heads up his own Warehouse Music label, he talks to Tigerlight about the hustle of electronic music, his always evolving sound plus winning Breakthrough Label at the DJ Mag Best of British Awards.

Our latest podcast gets hard and heavy with @tommyfoursevenofficial. With a new album out on his own 47 imprint, our host @tigerlightmusic talks to Tommy about his decision to go solo with his own label and events series, plus what he's got in store for his 'Veer' album tour.

Our latest podcast calls up a true techno legend in the form of @OliverHuntemann. Our host @tigerlightmusic speaks with the @sensosounds boss about the early days of Berlin clubbing, how he knows when it's time to get into the studio plus some industry advice for those starting out.

Our latest podcast sees as @_recondite_ talking everything that matters with @tigerlightmusic. Growing up in Bavaria, his path to launching @plangentrecords, living in the spotlight plus news on an artist album that's on the horizon.

Our latest podcast sees Alinka sharing insights with Tigerlight on what it takes to succeed in the music industry. Her tips for warm-up DJs, what's she's learned running her Twirl label plus how this Ukrainian-born DJ/producer found herself in Berlin.

Our new podcast sees Tigerlight talking labels and DJing with the legendary DJ Haus. Dive into the world of his Dance Trax, Hot Haus Records and Unknown to the Unknown imprints.

Our latest podcast sees Tigerlight chatting with Switzerland's Andrea Oliva about his journey to develop his sound, his massive ANTS residency at Ushuaia Ibiza plus his commitment to keeping things spontaneous on the dancefloor.

Our first podcast for 2019 sees Tigerlight sharing some real talk with Israel's Moscoman. Life in Berlin, his Disco Halal label as well his personal strives to find balance among the hustle of the music industry.

Our latest podcast sees Tigerlight chatting with Berlin's Till Von Sein about everything that matters in electronic music. His label Tilly Jam, his touring lifestyle, how he fell in love with the dancefloor and the importance of working with those who love it too.

Our latest podcast sees Tigerlight grabbing Riva Starr for a chat about his new 'Curveballs' album on Adam Beyer's Truesoul imprint. His love for throwing actual musical curveballs, and why his versatile past as a DJ/producer allows him to do precisely that.

Our new podcast sees Tigerlight chatting with singer, songwriter and producer extraordinaire Meggy. The Berlin-based Suol artist opens up about the intimacy of singing live and how she weaves her songwriting into her productions.

Our latest podcast sees Tigerlight talking techno and plenty more with France's Chloé. Beyond her Lumière Noire Records label and studio setup, Chloé opens up on everything from scoring silent films to collaborating with the French Institute for Music and Sound.

Episode four of the Beatport podcast features Spencer Parker speaking to Tigerlight about Brexit, Berlin, his new album and Work Them Records.

Our next podcast welcomes one of Detroit's legends DJ Bone, a hugely respected DJ known for his highly technical DJ sets, CEO of imprint Subject Detroit and an artist with releases that span over 20 years. Tigerlight chats to him about the rich dance music history that has made him the artist he is today, his new album and his creative workflow.

Episode two of our new podcast series brings you Tigerlight's insightful conversation with South Africa's Jazzuelle.