Podcast Overview: In this conversation, Will Clarke and Odd Mob discuss various topics related to their experiences as DJs and producers. They talk about the challenges of touring, the importance of building a fan base, and the impact of alcohol on their performances. They also touch on the age restrictions at music events and the role of rave culture in shaping their identities. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Odd Mob's remix of Sean Paul's 'Get Busy.' In this conversation, Odd Mob and Will Clarke discuss their experiences in the music industry, including collaborations, touring, and the challenges of balancing creativity with business. They touch on topics such as the success of Odd Mob's remix of Sean Paul's song, the importance of getting kids on board with music, the impact of sessions and collaborations on their creative process, and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in a corporate industry. They also discuss the dynamics of their duo project, Hyper Beam, and the need for individual artistic identities. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and finding a balance between artistic expression and commercial success.

Who Is Odd Mob: For Brisbane based Harry Hope, better known as Odd Mob, there are no limits in sight as he goes from strength to strength with every innovative production. Developing a flair for identifying unique sounds, he has become known for his ability to diversify across genres, emphasising the unconventional. Spending years meticulously honing his craft, Odd Mob has firmly planted himself at the forefront of electronic music’s future. 

Odd Mob broke through with the ubiquitous 2014 track ‘Is It A Banger’, a track that resonated with Australian listeners, charting in triple j’s ‘Hottest 100’ and has since amassed over 7 million streams across platforms. The boundary-pushing producer showed no signs of slowing down, subsequently releasing tracks ‘Intrinsic’, and ‘Lithium’, which saw Odd Mob surpass well over 20 million streams across platforms, not to mention ‘Intrinsic’ collecting a nomination for an AIR (Australian Independent Labels) award in 2019. An ever-present name on the ARIA Club Charts, time and time again Odd Mob has proven his versatility and talent both in the studio and behind the decks. 2022 saw the release of ‘Strut’ where Odd Mob collaborated with House Music icon Roland Clark, as well as an official remake of the timeless Planet Funk classic ‘Chase The Sun’. From remakes, vocal tracks, remixes, and right through to his original productions Odd Mob is non-stop flexing his production prowess. With a genre-defying catalogue of songs, he has given back to his audience fashioning bootlegs under his Oddities brand, which have amassed millions of plays. Constantly pushing boundaries in his expertly crafted creations has earnt Odd Mob the support of a plethora of industry heavyweights including the likes of Diplo, DJ Snake, Jauz, Oliver Heldens, Cloonee, Don Diablo, Tommy Trash, and Disclosure. 

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