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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

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Doc Martin is one of the true originals of dance music culture. In this episode, we go deep on the early LA rave scene, the underground house movement, UK club culture in the 90s, and how the role of the DJ has changed over the years.

We also talk about what’s been lost in modern clubbing, why headliner culture has damaged local scenes, the importance of community, and how Doc has stayed relevant after nearly four decades in the game.

This is a proper conversation about the roots of house music, what made club culture special, and what the next generation needs to understand if they want to build something that actually lasts.

In this episode we cover:

• The early LA warehouse and rave scene
• Moving from San Francisco to Los Angeles
• UK club culture in the 90s
• Why headliner culture hurt local clubs
• The difference between EDM and underground DJing
• Why community matters more than hype
• The role of warm-up DJs
• Staying relevant after 39 years in music
• Vinyl culture, fashion, merch and deeper fan connection
• Advice for the next generation coming into dance music

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Podcast Overview:

TEED came on the podcast for a seriously honest conversation about music, pressure, expectations and what it actually feels like to be an artist right now.

We spoke about the culture shift in dance music, the pressure of social media, the reality of self-releasing, regrets from early deals, partying, burnout, artist expectations, and why making albums still matters. This was one of those conversations that goes way deeper than just music industry chat.

We also got into his new album, the creative process behind it, how he approaches finishing music now, and why he has let go of chasing numbers.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why streaming numbers do not tell the full story
• How social media changed DJ and club culture
• The pressure artists put on themselves
• Regrets around deals, negotiation and early career choices
• Why releasing music feels so hard right now
• The difference between club music and album music
• Why self-releasing gives more freedom
• The value of making art that actually means something

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