Who's Behind The Decks

Weekly podcast talking to all your favourite underground DJs... on this podcast we dive into the personalities behind the decks, getting to know them as people, how their music journey started and latest updates. Join Laoishe as she invites DJ's to chat about their experiences and funny stories in the music industry.

2: 3: Jamie Fielding

In this episode Jamie talks about the exact moment he realised he wanted to be a DJ, what its like playing abroad and how he’s dealt with changes this year, including with his ‘sound’ and going DJ full time. He also chats about his own label Uncut Gold, managers, meeting Jamie Jones and getting news about signing tracks in the shower… 

12-15
47:38

2: 2: Chanel Carmichael

In this episode Chanel talks us through her music journey right from the start in her early school days, to touring across the world and releasing tracks. We also hear what it's like to secure your dream gig playing for Cuttin Headz and how she's dealt with pressures on her 'sound' and a hidden talent...

10-08
39:37

2: 1: Kayley Harriet

In our first episode of Series 2, Kayley Harriet shares her story so far, from falling in love with the industry, to touring across the world. Kayley also talks us through her release 'Girls & Boys', how she's overcome challenges and full circle moments...

05-06
55:25

16: CAIT

In this episode CAIT takes us through her early raving days, her time studying production and all the way up to releasing tracks and playing on some of our biggest stages. We also discuss manifestation and advise on confidence, being patient and importance of networking in the industry. An obsession with Gordon Ramsey is also uncovered...

11-26
54:03

15: DJ SKT

In this episode Stephen Kenny Tempest tells us his story from the very start, from buying decks at the age of 13, to producing tracks and hitting top 20 UK single charts. He shares how he's over come challenges and pressures in the industry and gives insight into what raving was like before camera phones...

11-12
50:14

13: Fifi Forte

In this episode Fifi Forte tells us her story, her family music influences, how and why she started in the industry, her time at Point Blank, playing on the White Isle and upcoming releases. We also find out what its like playing b2b with your dad in Ibiza and hear first hand reaction to her fear of spiders...

09-28
30:37

12: Will Wiley

In this episode Will talks about the moment he wanted to become a DJ, playing abroad, working for ABODE and upcoming music production...

09-17
22:00

10: Ibiza Special FLORENTIA

In this episode we chat to FLORENTIA in Ibiza about how it all started, her time at Point Blank, working for Defected, touring abroad, her Elrow residency and new releases...

08-10
29:31

9: VITO (UK)

In this episode VITO (UK) talks family music influences, early raving days, how to create your own sound and advice for releasing on big labels. He also chats about his own event Versa, juggling full time work and his future goals...

07-30
51:41

8: Modum

In this episode Cadance and Sarge talk early raving days, they discuss how Modum was formed and the realities of starting out in the music industry in 2020. We also hear about how their different sounds work together, their favourite parties and about a upcoming festival...

06-27
43:13

6: Riordan

In this episode Riordan talks about his career so far, taking the plunge to DJ full time and about finding his sound. We also hear what's coming up this year, future aims with shows and releases and his iconic voice note ideas...

05-30
54:50

5: Formula LDN

In this episode Formula LDN chats about childhood music influences, producing, this years career focus, learning to produce, gigs and raving stories...

05-19
33:10

4: Marcellus

In this episode Marcellus talks about producing in his early years, some inside knowledge and advice about releasing on different labels, lockdown raves, international gigs, upcoming tracks and some crazy stories along the way...

05-09
40:52

1: ALISHA

In this epsiode ALISHA talks all about her journey into music, track releases, favourite venues, what's coming up and what its like to sit across the table from Jamie Jones...

04-11
34:36

18: Antss

In the final episode of series 1, Antss talks to us about how it all started for him, early raving days, how he’s overcome challenges being a creator in the music industry, releases on Hottrax and Solid Grooves, his own label Black Science and playing for Paradise… 

03-28
32:53

17: dj meanit.

In this episode dj meanit (F.K.A Sopp) told us how and why he got into djing and producing, he talked us through some of his releases, including 'Lift Me Up' and his new sound and latest single 'Go And Hit The Brakes'. We also cover challenges he's faced in his career so far, getting fines from the council, balancing working full time and handing over to Patrick Topping...

03-03
52:20

14: Emma Knight

In this episode Emma explains her music career to date, from learning to DJ drum and bass in a record shop, to playing vinyl garage in 1999 and how she fell into the tech house scene now. We also hear how raves have changed over time, some of her favourite spots to play and tips for those breaking through...

10-15
18:21

11: EVIE

In this episode EVIE talks through her music journey, taking on DJing full time, how she formed her unique sound, playing abroad, and what its like producing under the stairs. We hear about what its like living in Ibiza, she also opens up about her Asperger's and gives tips for others in the industry...

08-31
43:50

7: Murphy's Law

In this episode Sonny and Finn talk us through family music influences, how the duo was formed and we get an insight into how they've got through the highs and lows of their career so far. We also hear about Lawless parties, releases, big upcoming summer dates and who takes longer in the shower...

06-15
01:00:50

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