Podcasts about djing

The British jungle star reflects on grief, artistic integrity, bass communities and why slowing down has become central to the next phase of her career. In 2019, SHERELLE's life changed when a viral Boiler Room set introduced her high-speed blend of jungle, footwork and hardcore to a global audience. This much we know. So what comes after the storm? In the 2020s, the Londoner has become one of the most recognisable figures in UK dance music: major festival stages, a BBC Radio 6 Music show and even a MOBO award. Yet after putting herself through over 100 shows a year, and turning 30, she began to question the pace of life as a touring DJ. The deaths of two close family members over the past 12 months brought those questions into focus, reshaping how she thinks about DJing, friendship, club culture and what she wants to leave behind. In this Exchange, SHERELLE speaks with RA Editor Gabe Szatan about learning to take pride in her achievements, resisting the pressure to turn music into social media content and giving UK bass artists their flowers while they're still here. She also discusses Hooversound—the label she runs with NAINA—racial and class hierarchies that shape dance music, and Rest & Restoration, her new party built around longer sets, affordable tickets and a simple philosophy to slow down, and make time for the people you love. Listen to the episode in full. @iamsherelle

DJ, model, actress, and entrepreneur Colleen Shannon has spent two decades building a career most people would call impossible to categorize — and she's not apologizing for it. Christopher and Natalie dig into what it takes to reinvent yourself in public, from playing to crowds of ten to headlining for thousands, and why Colleen sat on dozens of unreleased tracks before dropping her new single, Dance for Life — which just cracked the Apple Music Top 20. Colleen opens up about the manifestation practices that shaped her career long before the accolades showed up, and how motherhood changed her pace. Natalie brings her own story of visibility and nervous system regulation into the mix. If you've ever felt like being good at more than one thing worked against you, this episode makes the case that your range is your edge. Also in this episode: her shoot with Bruce Weber, her upcoming Beverly Hills event, her Goddess Noir release, and why she plants seeds instead of forcing outcomes. Key topics:  - Colleen shares how her career spans DJing, modeling, acting, singing, and entrepreneurship, with more than 600 live shows worldwide. - Her new track, Dance for Life, reaches number 20 on the Apple Music charts and marks a new phase in her music career. - She explains why she held onto dozens of unreleased tracks while touring internationally and how stepping back created space to finally release music. - The conversation explores the idea that being a multi-hyphenate is not a weakness, but a strength built through experience, range, and repetition. - Colleen talks about building confidence in larger crowds, from early sets for 10 people to eventually performing for thousands. - She describes her move from super clubs to festivals and names Tomorrowland, EDC, and Coachella as dream stages. - Manifestation comes up repeatedly, including journaling, intention-setting, candles, oils, and visualizing specific outcomes. - Colleen recalls shooting with Bruce Weber and how energy, preparation, and belief helped her stand out among taller models. - Natalie shares her own story of visibility trauma, sobriety, and learning to regulate before stepping into bigger rooms and bigger opportunities. - The discussion closes on collaboration, alignment, and the importance of working with people who are ready to grow. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening banter and life updates 03:32 - Introducing Colleen Shannon and her wide-ranging career 05:22 - Why now was the right time to release original music 06:52 - Why being multi-talented is a strength, not a flaw 08:01 - Touring the world before ever releasing a track 09:37 - From tiny rooms to massive crowds 11:22 - Festival visuals, graphics, and the future of live shows 12:16 - Dream festivals and the universal language of music 13:15 - Hearing her own track live for the first time 14:01 - Colleen's children's book and apparel line 15:02 - Why motherhood changed her pace and priorities 15:26 - Meditation, regulation, and handling visibility 17:12 - Moving to Los Angeles with turntables and big intentions 19:11 - Acting, voiceover work, and future film plans 20:13 - Natalie's acting background and healing journey 23:27 - Letting creativity come back after burnout 25:52 - Colleen's long engagement and reconnection with her partner 28:13 - Her partner's low-key life outside entertainment 29:14 - Arizona, Sedona, and life after LA 32:30 - Psycho Cybernetics, journaling, candles, and intention work 36:04 - The role of energy in modeling and creative success 37:37 - Planting seeds instead of forcing outcomes 40:47 - What to do when resistance shows up 42:25 - How Natalie's event fell apart before coming together 44:03 - Connection, collaboration, and alchemy 46:48 - Natalie's manifestation coaching and frequency work 50:04 - Frequency-based music, 432 Hz, and abundance energy 52:58 - Why doing creative work is not selfish 54:10 - Choosing collaborators who are ready for growth 55:17 - How Christopher and Natalie became co-hosts 57:17 - More on oils, candles, and manifestation rituals 58:49 - Why this story needs a part two 60:23 - Where to find Colleen and details on Goddess Noir 62:24 - Christopher and Natalie's closing info Sponsor: Men.tality:  https://www.datingmentality.com Guest links: Colleen Shannon:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldssexiestdj?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Weblink: https://www.djcolleenshannon.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djcolleenshannon?_r=1&_t=ZP-98yFS7Xe2RS Host links: Christopher Louis:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christopherlouisdate?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Web: https://dating-intelligence.com/ Men.tality: https://www.datingmentality.com/ Natalie Stavola:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliestavola?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Web: https://www.nataliestavolacoach.com/  

The Platform Mix 623 features Villa from Charlotte, North Carolina! He's played venues in cities all over the southeast like Tongue & Groove in Atlanta, Lower Deck in Tampa, Palma Day Club and Trio in Charleston and of course at Trio in Charlotte when he's home. Throughout his time DJing he's played support for massive names such as Loud Luxury, Chromeo, Xandra and Wuki and has been pumping out edits and remixes that have gained over half a million streams and have been played by Diplo, Marshmello, Robin Schulz and more! Over the next hour he drops all his latest edits and and remixes and he even added an edit pack for the listeners that you can download for free on my Patreon! Be sure to follow Villa to hear what he's dropping next and what cities he'll be playing in! If you want the full track list, my top tracks of the week, and a behind-the-scenes look at what I'm playing in my sets, check out my Patreon link in the description. Now turn those speakers all the way up and let's get into it with Villa's latest—right here, on The Platform. Villa: https://www.instagram.com/villathedj/ Edit Pack: https://www.patreon.com/djdexmke Podcast: www.youtube.com/@theplatformmix Patreon: www.patreon.com/djdexmke Artwork by Michael Byers-Dent: www.instagram.com/byersdent/ TRACKLIST: Adrian Lux - Teenage Crime (Villa Intro Edit) Daft Punk - Get Lucky (Twin Diplomacy Remix) Daft Punk, Justice, A7S - HBFS (Villa ‘Dreaming' Edit) Dom Dolla, Max Styler - Rhyme Dust (Villa ‘Time To Go' Edit) MGMT - Kids (Villa Remix) Santigold - Disparate Youth (Surf Mesa Remix) Kid Cudi, Megisto - Mr. Rager (Villa ‘All I Need' Edit) Empire of the Sun, Robert Miles, Anabel Englund (Villa ‘Children' Edit) My Love - Route 94 Justin Timberlake - My Love (Esentrik Remix) Paramore - Still Into You (Four Color Zack Edit) Missy Elliot, Skrillex - Ratata Bomb (Esentrik Edit) Chris Brown - What's A Chris To Do (Four Color Zack Edit) Dom Dolla - Miracle Maker (Galang Kai Edit) Chris Lorenzo, Kah-Lo - In This Bih A$AP Ferg - Work (Villa 2026 VIP) Acraze - Do It To It (RCADE 'Calabria' Edit) Nate Band - Let Me See Ya (Work It) BYOR, Mentum - I Can Dance Kettama - Comes & Goes (Dom Dolla Remix) Florence & The Machine, Carlo Whale - You Got the Love (Villa ‘Echoes of You' Edit) Prospa - Dreams (B-Renn Remix) Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers (The Magician Remix) Drake - Janice STFU (Hills Remix) Duke Dumont, Max Styler - Ocean Drive (Villa ‘Greece 2000' Edit) Daft Punk - Instant Crush (Tribe & Villa Remix) Max Styler, Frank Ocean - Lost (Villa ‘Every Night' Edit) Zedd, John Summit - Spectrum (Villa ‘Don't Believe It' Edit) Flume - Insane (Villa Remix) Justin Bieber - Yukon (Villa & WALDN Remix) Afrojack - Take over Control (NOVA 2021 Edit) Calvin Harris, Bag Raiders - Sweet Nothing (Joe Maz ‘Shooting Stars' Edit) The Weeknd, Edward Maya - Die For You (Villa ‘Stereo Love' Edit) Drake - TSU (Villa Remix)

listen without ads and get dopeycon tix discounted at www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Summary: It's Dopey Day—the annual celebration of Chris O'Connor's birthday, his spirit and the strange, loving community that grew around Dopey. Dave explains the meaning of putting the Dopey logo over your eyes: addiction doesn't have one face, nobody truly knows what another person is going through, and recovery happens through connection. After DopeyCon updates, Scott remembers his weed-loving boxer Bailey, and Morgan tells a frightening story about a friend accidentally snorting an enormous line of 2C-B instead of cocaine and spending four hours reliving combat trauma. Then three longtime dopes return to reflect on how their lives—and their ideas about recovery—have changed. OG Dopey Nation legend Matthew Wiedermeier Carroll explains how he found Dopey while strung out on meth, wrote to Chris from prison, and eventually created the beloved “Waiting for Tonight” posts. He recounts stealing beer kegs and copper for drug money, drinking throughout his early involvement with Dopey, returning to cocaine and meth after his son was born, getting thrown out of his house and finally working the Twelve Steps for the first time. Matt also talks about prayer, fatherhood, DJing and the connection that helped him build a real recovery. Next, B. Getz of The Upful Life looks back at discovering Dopey while isolated on Northern California cannabis farms and trying to quit opioids with kratom. He remembers getting expelled from his first weed farm after having pills mailed to him, returning for another chance, and finding community among the international “trimigrants” of the pre-legalization cannabis world. Now married, off opioids and kratom, and raising a new baby, B. explains how Dopey helped broaden his understanding of recovery beyond rigid labels and taught him the value of service. Finally, Colin—who lived with Chris after Mountainside and now co-runs Berkshire Transition Network—joins Dave for a deeper conversation about grief, overdose and the limits of one-size-fits-all recovery. They question the tendency to explain every death by saying the person “didn't want it enough,” discuss whether addiction is a fixed identity or a culturally constructed label, and explore why listening, patience, trust and individualized support may matter more than forcing everyone down the same path. All that plus extra Chris! and More on an all new dopey day episode of that good old dopey show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greetings, everyone! Bruce has recently transitioned back to DJing episodes of our weekly alt-squeezebox radio broadcast live from the CFRO studios after many years of bedroom prerecords prompted by Covid-19 closures. This transition has been accompanied by hiccups in actually getting our hands on a digital copy of what just went out over the air, […]

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio TheGrind

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio TheGrind

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio TheGrind

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio Hypnotica

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio Hypnotica

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio Hypnotica

Decades after walking away from trance, the superstar DJ unpicks the machinery behind his own brand, and what a career spent at the top actually costs. Tiësto has been one of the biggest DJs in the world for the better part of 30 years. Since the '90s, the Dutch artist has been part of an elite inner circle who dominate major festival bills, residencies in Ibiza and Las Vegas, and command some of the most astronomical fees in the industry. Even if he isn't part of your regular listening diet, you've almost certainly heard his music on the radio or pouring out of bars and clubs around the world. It's easy to forget, though, that he made his name in trance—a genre he publicly walked away from more than a decade ago, saying he'd done what he wanted with it and wouldn't be going back. As of this summer, he's finally changed his mind, announcing his return with a set at Silverworks Island in London. In this Exchange, he talks about being inspired by the new wave of trance DJs and the artists putting a modern twist on the genre. He also reflects on the years before Tiësto was Tiësto: cleaning club bathrooms, selling records to Jeff Mills as a young store clerk, producing gabber under a secret alias and being inspired to take up DJing after seeing Sven Väth play live. Listen to the episode in full.

Decades after walking away from trance, the superstar DJ unpicks the machinery behind his own brand, and what a career spent at the top actually costs.Tiësto has been one of the biggest DJs in the world for the better part of 30 years. Since the '90s, the Dutch artist has been part of an elite inner circle who dominate major festival bills, residencies in Ibiza and Las Vegas, and command some of the most astronomical fees in the industry. Even if he isn't part of your regular listening diet, you've almost certainly heard his music on the radio or pouring out of bars and clubs around the world.It's easy to forget, though, that he made his name in trance—a genre he publicly walked away from more than a decade ago, saying he'd done what he wanted with it and wouldn't be going back. As of this summer, he's finally changed his mind, announcing his return with a set at Silverworks Island in London.In this Exchange, he talks about being inspired by the new wave of trance DJs and the artists putting a modern twist on the genre. He also reflects on the years before Tiësto was Tiësto: cleaning club bathrooms, selling records to Jeff Mills as a young store clerk, producing gabber under a secret alias and being inspired to take up DJing after seeing Sven Väth play live. Listen to the episode in full. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio TheGrind

What does AI actually look like on a construction jobsite in 2026 — not the hype, the reality? In this episode of Voices of CFMA, host Sal Marino talks with Cindy Ly, founder of ToolBox Consulting, about her unconventional path from industrial construction cost control to yoga teaching in Europe to leading AI strategy for hundreds of construction companies. Cindy shares what she's seen across the industry in the last six months, where AI adoption is accelerating, where it's stalling, and why data standardization matters more than the tools themselves. In this episode:- Cindy's path from $500M industrial mega-projects to yoga teacher training in Europe and back to construction- Why she believes AI is a catalyst, not the solution, and data is the real work- The gap between field operations and financial control, and how AI is starting to close it- Common mistakes leadership teams make when rolling out AI tools- Her advice for CFOs and controllers navigating AI adoption right nowChapters: 00:00 Intro & welcome Cindy Ly 00:35 What Cindy does now 01:11 Growing up near Chicago, drawn to construction 02:06 From pharmacy major to construction management at Purdue 02:36 Industrial construction: blast furnaces and coke batteries 03:04 Burnout, and becoming a yoga teacher in Europe 05:26 The pivot into construction technology 06:36 Hiding her career changes from her parents 07:35 How yoga reshaped her approach to work 09:30 Reconnecting with the industry 10:10 The data problem before AI was a buzzword 12:49 What pulled her toward AI specifically 15:38 Her first AI project: Groundbreak 2025 and Procore 18:01 Why she started ToolBox Consulting 20:50 Hard lessons and the value of a slow burn 23:33 Where AI adoption is accelerating and stalling 25:27 Field operations vs. financial control 27:33 Hackathons and vibe coding, explained 30:27 Common mistakes in AI rollouts 32:07 Her #1 piece of advice for CFOs and controllers 32:59 Life outside work: DJing 34:06 Final advice: keep an open mindConnect with Cindy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ly-cindyt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ToolboxTechTalkAbout Voices of CFMA: Voices of CFMA brings you conversations with construction financial professionals and industry leaders on the trends, tools, and ideas shaping construction finance. Learn more at cfma.org. #ConstructionAI #ConstructionTechnology #CFMA #ConstructionFinance

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want isn't your current circumstances, but the identity you've accepted for yourself?  In this raw and deeply inspiring episode, former NFL player, author, and identity coach Anthony Trucks shares his powerful story of overcoming trauma, shifting identity, and mastering subconscious intuition. From entering the foster care system at age three and navigating childhood abuse, to earning a Division I football scholarship, playing in the NFL, and enduring a life-altering divorce and financial collapse—Anthony reveals what it truly takes to rebuild your life from the inside out.  In this conversation, we explore: • The Neuroscience of Intuition & Trauma: How growing up in foster care rewired Anthony's brain to read human facial expressions with remarkable accuracy to ensure survival.  • Physical & Mental Toughness: What it takes physically and mentally to transition from a foster child to an elite NFL athlete.  • Situational Awareness & Threat Detection: Trusting your gut feeling in high-stakes environments, travel safety, and harnessing a "warrior" energy when needed.  • Overcoming Rock Bottom: Anthony's darkest moments following the end of his NFL career, a failing gym business, and a painful divorce.  • An Unbelievable Marriage Reconciliation: How Anthony and his ex-wife both did the deep internal work required to heal individually and rebuild their marriage stronger than ever.  • Modern Fatherhood: Overcoming ego and pride to set a healthy example for your children.  Anthony's insights offer a masterclass on turning life's rough seas into your greatest advantage. Connect with Anthony Trucks: Website: https://www.anthonytrucks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anthony-trucks/ Connect with Doug Beitz: Email: info@dougbeitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbeitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbeitz/ Website: https://buymeacoffee.com/dougbeitz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mQ258nugC3lyw3SpvYuoK?si=7cec409527d34438 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/intuitive-conversations-with-doug/id1593172364 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-beitz-472a4b338/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougbeitz178

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Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

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LUNA SEES guest mix + new music from RADIUS, MILLIA, MAX COOPER, NERVOUS OPERATOR + MR FINGERS on this ABSTRACT SCIENCE podcast, hosted by CHRIS WIDMAN. Special guest LUNA SEES aka DJ LUNAR is one of the founders of the legendary Columbus, Ohio ele_mental collective, whose innovative approach to the 90s rave scene + electronic music served as an inspiration for ABSTRACT SCIENCE. Currently based out of Chicago, LUNA has returned to DJing after orbiting the local community as a dancer + connector. He begins the program with a mix of deep techno, electro + broken beat, closing out the first hour with a short ambient section. WIDMAN follows with a set of downtempo, house, IDM + dub. [aired 14 May 2026 on WLUW-Chicago 88.7FM] >LUNA SEES Farron – “Kistereo Love” on Feal (Shaw Cuts, 2024) Millsart – “Vibrations from the Other Side” from Space Outside Space (Axis, 2025) Niro – “Absolutely Unnecessary” from Rinascita (Kimochi, 2015) C. F. Noel – “Une douce surprise de funk” from Le Nid d'oiseau EP (Moto Music, 2003) Moonstarr – “The Recipe” from Tele:Port (Chair Recordings, 2001) Blackout Theory “Choke” from Tele:Port (Chair Recordings, 2001) Monolake – “Static” from Gravity (Imbalance Computer Music, 2001/Field Records, 2025) Kobe Dupree – “Fogwood” from Voice from the Inside (4Trk, 2025) Rrose x Polygonia – “Haima” from Dermatology (Eaux, 2024) Deon Jamar – “Altar Dub” from Altars 3 (Black Music, 2024) Celer/Forest Management – “7° 10° 77° 83°” from Landmarks (Constellation Tatsu, 2017) Mike Shiflet – “Omicron Serenade” from The Choir, The Army (Under the Spire, 2012) Cosey Fanni Tutti – “Sonance” from 2t2 (Mute Song/Conspiracy International, 2025) Daniela Huerta – “Coatl” from Soplo (Elevator Bath, 2024) Concepción Huerta – “We Return to the Center” from The Earth Has Memory (Elevator Bath, 2024) Seefeel – “Avatar” from (Ch-vox) (REDUX) (Warp Records, 2022) O.S.T. – “In” from Seimlste (Qlipothic, 2002) >CHRIS WIDMAN Radius Etc “One 4 Larry Heard Pt. 1” (Alive & Thriving, Consumers Research & Development, 2026) Millia “Spinwheel Glide” (Sprawll EP, Future Times, 2026) WAX “11110B” (No. 11110, Wax, 2026) Paperclip People “The Climax” (Planet E Comm., 1995) Move D “Roll Split 2026” (Beyond the Rave, Source Records, 2026) Max Cooper “Pattern Index” (Feeling Is Structure, Mesh, 2026) Nervous Operator “Critical Threats” (Spectral Remnants, Lizard Label, 2026) Mr Fingers “Enceladus 5” (Leev Ur Mynd, Alleviated Records, 2026) Om Unit “Healing Tool” (Oracles, Local Action, 2026) Batu & Donato Dozzy “Drift” (Exhale, Timedance, 2026) Norfik “Cyclic” (Dreamer, 2026) caterina barbieri + Bendik Giske “Intuition, Nimbus” (At Source, light-years, 2026) The post absci radio 1421 – luna sees + chris widman appeared first on abstract science >> future music chicago.

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio PowerBase

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio TheGrind

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio TheGrind

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio TheGrind

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio PowerBase

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio PowerBase

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio PowerBase

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

Live Recorded Set from VirtualDJ Radio ClubZone

As TransLash embarks on our summer break, we're re-listening to this feel-good conversation with drag star extraordinaire Shea Couleé. Imara chats with Shea about their groundbreaking experience as a Black trans drag queen, including their time performing on Drag Race All-Stars. Shea also talks about their contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and what lies on the horizon.Send your Trans Joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (@imara_jones_), Bluesky (@imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones)Follow Shea Couleé on Instagram (@sheacoulee) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 386: DJ SHARAD "The Evolution of South Asian Sound in Hip-Hop" In this episode of the ROAD Podcast, we're joined by the founder of @DJUSAEvents, a memeber of the world famous @HeavyHitter's Crew, Queen's very own @DJSharad! The episode kicks off with Sharad reflecting on growing up in Queens and Long Island, and discovering Hip Hop (01:12). He details his entry into DJing and bootlegging Kid Capri mixtapes (03:55) The crew examines 1990s NYC club dynamics, venue segregation, and how early Bhangra parties often ended in lost bookings (22:50). Sharad explores building his fanbase, @PanjabiMC, and South Asian influence in Hip Hop, before breaking down the term "Desi," 2000s @Timbaland/@JustBlaze production, and representation vs. appropriation (33:36). The crew discusses Bollywood's global reach, @NAS and @RocNation investing in India, and key leaders like @DiljitDosanjh and @VivianAkaDivine (42:20). Sharad then covers making money handing out mixtapes at party doors (43:01), founding DJ USA, focusing on audiences over peer approval (52:05), and partnering with @FatFingaz (01:01:20). Finally, he touches on joining @TheHeavyHitters, earning co-signs from legends like @BoogieBlind (1:20:15), working with Clark Kent and top brands (1:20:01), and scaling down post-COVID (01:33:01). This episode is sponsored by @SoundCollectiveNYC, an industry-leading music school, musical space and community located in downtown Manhattan for aspiring DJ's, Producers, Musicians and more. Take private Ableton lessons, practice DJ routines, experiment with different audio equipment and reserve studio spaces for just the day, maybe a week or sign up for their monthly membership. Check www.soundcollective.com for more info and try their Online Classes free for a month by entering the code “ROAD”. If you're in the New York area, visit them at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and tell them the Road Podcast sent you!! Try Beatport for free: tinyurl.com/yc8da2pz Join DJcity for only $10: bit.ly/3EeCjAX

Max Wild is the CEO and co-founder of 343 Labs, a leading music production and DJ school with campuses in New York City and Berlin. An electronic musician, producer, educator, and saxophonist, Max combines real-world music industry experience with a passion for helping artists build sustainable careers. Through 343 Labs, he has created a global community offering training in music production, DJing, sound design, mixing, mastering, live performance, and artist development. His work focuses on helping producers develop their skills, finish their music, build confidence, connect with others, and turn their creativity into a professional path.In this episode, Max Wild shares the practical playbook for turning music from a hobby into a career by finishing more music, building accountability, developing your network, and treating your artistry like a business.Key TakeawaysFinish more music and break through perfectionism by using deadlines, accountability, and consistent creative habits to turn ideas into completed tracks.Build a stronger music career through community and connections by surrounding yourself with people who can provide feedback, support, opportunities, and collaboration.Treat your music like a business by developing a marketing strategy, consistently promoting your work, and taking ownership of the professional side of your career.---→ Explore free music production and DJ workshops from 343 Labs: https://www.343labs.com/events/.Book an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://apply.modernmusician.me/podcast