Podcast Overview: The conversation with Dusky covers a wide range of topics, including personal life, teamwork, the evolution of their sound, changes in the music industry, and the impact of social media and marketing. The discussion delves into the challenges and changes in the music scene, from club culture to festivals, and the shift in focus from DJing to streaming and social media marketing. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the evolution of DJ culture, the process of album writing, the influence of major record labels, the impact of AUS record label, and the significance of having one's own record label. It also delves into the changing dynamics of the music industry, the role of A&R, and the challenges and opportunities for artists in the current music landscape.

Who are Dusky: Dusky are London production duo Nick Harriman and Alfie Granger-Howell. The duo have asserted themselves as leaders of the UK underground. BBC Essential Mix of The Year contenders, DJ Mag cover stars, headliners everywhere from Berlin's Panorama Bar to London's Fabric, Dusky's story so far is one of constant forward motion and a uniquely universal appeal. The duo's breakthrough track was undoubtedly 2012's iTunes Dance Single Of The Year 'Flo Jam'. Signed by the label that broke Maya Jane Coles (Dogmatik), its deep grooves were hammered by everyone from Loefah, Joy Orbison and Boddika to Disclosure, Jamie Jones and Sasha, with even Calvin Harris getting in on the act. Since those formative releases marked them out as talents destined for the top, Dusky have pushed their sound forward every step of the way. There have been Italo bassline meets Belgian rave vibes on Running Back, rugged warehouse techno excursions on Loefah's School and classy melodic grooves on Anjunadeep. But, it was ‘Careless’ on Aus that cemented their place in the scene's hall of fame. Over 14 million streams, definitive UK house banger of its era and soundtrack to countless crack-ons ever since. In 2017, the duo launched their 17 Steps label, taking control of this unique identity and giving it the unrestricted platform it deserves. JOY, their debut album on the imprint, amassed over 6 million streams with ‘Eros’, the most streamed track on the LP, paving way for their new garage project Pressure. A musical excursion looking back to their formative years and early productions that were heavily influenced by UK and US garage. Whatever musical sub-strain Dusky turn their hands to, there is always a strong common thread - a signature depth and detailing. A stamp of quality, that makes for an instantly recognisable 'Dusky' sound.

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Podcast Overview: Armin van Buuren discusses his journey in the music industry, the challenges of DJing, the evolution of electronic dance music, and the power of radio in shaping the scene. He shares insights on the art of DJing, the influence of radio, and the impact of technology on music production and distribution. Armin van Buuren discusses the impact of playing full tracks in the studio, the preference for buying music over promos, and the influence of radio shows on his DJ sets and production. He also shares his journey of self-discovery, mental health, and the importance of meditation in his life and career. Armin van Buuren discusses the importance of setting boundaries, saying no, and finding a balance in his career. He shares insights on decision-making, financial implications, and the impact on his family. The conversation also delves into the evolution of Armada Music and the label's approach to artist development and brand building.

Who Is Armin Van Buuren: It takes little to recognize that Armin van Buuren has been one of the world’s biggest DJs and producers in electronic music for over twenty years. His life-long dedication to the scene has earned him a Grammy® nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’ (feat. Trevor Guthrie) and critical acclaim for global hit singles such as ‘Blah Blah Blah’, ‘Great Spirit’ (with Vini Vici), ‘Leave A Little Love’ (with Alesso) and ‘Music Means Love Forever’ (with Steve Aoki). Additionally, he claimed the number one spot in the annual DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll for an unprecedented five times, contributing to the twenty-one consecutive top 5 spots to date (the most recent being a #5 in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll of 2023). His two-hour radio show, A State of Trance (ASOT), is broadcast weekly from his own radio studio in the Armada Music HQ in Amsterdam to over 44 million listeners in more than 80 countries, as well as online via audio and video live stream on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch. ASOT, which surpassed the milestone number of 1000 episodes in January 2021, has grown from a small radio show into a complete dance music brand with stages and events across the globe. Armin van Buuren has launched several ‘Armin Only’ world tours throughout the years, including the ones based on his albums (‘Imagine’ in 2008, ‘Mirage’ in 2010, ‘Intense’ in 2013 and ‘Embrace’ in 2016) and ‘The Best Of Armin Only’ in 2017. In addition to all of this, Armin van Buuren is the co-founder of Armada Music, the biggest independent dance music label in the world. The Amsterdam-, NYC- and London-based record label, which was founded in tandem with Maykel Piron and David Lewis, is acclaimed internationally for releasing music across the electronic music spectrum, was voted #7 in Mixmag’s “Label Of The Decade” poll in 2017, and is the six-time winner of “Best Global Record Label” at the International Dance Music Awards in Miami, the sixth of which was won in 2018. As a performer, Armin had headlined countless shows at leading festivals and venues around the world, including Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, New York), Ultra Music Festival (Miami) and Tomorrowland (Belgium) plus residencies at Hï Ibiza, in Las Vegas and numerous others. To date, Armin has seven full-length artist albums to his name: ‘76’ (2003), ‘Shivers’ (2005), ‘Imagine’ (2008), ‘Mirage’ (2010), ‘Intense’ (2013), ‘Embrace’ (2015) and ‘Balance’ (2019).

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Podcast Overview: The conversation covers the journey of Matt (MEDUZA) as a musician, the challenges of decision-making, the evolution of the music industry, the impact of social media, and the rebranding process in the music industry. The conversation covers the evolution of Meduza's sound, the pressure to create hit records, the importance of a signature sound, and the impact of commercial success on artistic freedom. It also delves into the process of writing music, the challenges of maintaining a brand identity, and the influence of industry expectations on creative decisions. The conversation covers the evolution of music, the challenges of being a DJ, the dynamics of playing at Ibiza, and the impact of hit records on an artist's career. It also delves into the decision-making process of releasing music and the importance of learning from mistakes.

Who are MEDUZA: MEDUZA have spent the year leading the charge in returning house music to daytime radio, and succeeding. Their debut release, ‘Piece Of Your Heart’ featuring Goodboys, has now seen 600 million streams globally, selling a million units in the UK alone to date and peaking at #2 on the Official UK Charts. These incredible sales have given the Milan natives multi Diamond, Platinum and Gold certifications around the world. The follow up track ‘Lose Control’ with Goodboys and UK songwriter Becky Hill, has already made an unprecedented impact, reaching the UK Top40 in its first week, now notching upward of 50 million streams with 25 million YouTube views in just a month, and all the signs of matching or surpassing its predecessor. These headline successes are also bolstered by an impressive catalogue of hand picked remixes for the likes of MK, R+, Friendly Fires and Ritual, displaying not only Meduza’s signature sound and energy to the record, but also the raw ability to create a stand out release whenever called upon. Alongside various media and promotional appearances, the touring diary for Meduza shows an almost insatiable demand for the hottest act in dance music, with Fabric (London), Elrow, We Are Fstvl, TOFFLER (Rotterdam) and Warehouse Project (Manchester) to name but a few key venues and events scaling the globe from Europe, North and South America and Asia to seek out the signature soundtrack of the summer.

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