Musician's Mind

Magdi talks about his incredible last 18months as an events owner including putting on an event at the iconic venue Egg London! Plus booking some incredible names in the dance scene including Ellie Cocks, DJ SKT, CASSIMM, Charlotte van dad peer and Amy Lauren. Magdi tells us about how he started learning how to DJ in lockdown after years of thinking about it and started playing at his own events!Finally we talk about something all musicians need help with how to get the work life, home life and music balance! Showing up, networking and supporting friends and knowing when you need a break to prevent burnout.Hope you enjoy this episode. As promised! Send demo to: demos@grounded-sounds.com

Splonie talks about his journey from DJing to learning how to produce, working with some big names and getting tracks signed to some amazing labels! He also gives some very useful advice for producers starting out and wanting to get tracks signed. And how he still prioritises his “normal job” and family life. Finally Splonie talks about how he stays mentally strong and uses criticism as motivation. And why he doesn’t put too much pressure on himself when making music. 

Ssol talks about having an addictive personality and how he channels it into a healthy lifestyle. And his hobbies and rituals that help his physical and mental health following his health issues. He also talks about how he deals with challenges in the industry; dealing with rejection, working with vocalists and putting on events. Ssol is constantly improving his skills to compete in the scene and appreciating every little win and mile-stone that he’s achieving in the music industry!

Angel Lee successful DJ and producer talks about some of the amazing gigs she’s done this year and what has kept her motivated to keep going.She also talks how lonely the music industry can be, quitting her “normal job” and being a woman in the industry.  This is a really lovely, positive and refreshing chat. If you need a feel good motivation episode to listen to this is the one! Socials:@angelleemusic@djjessicaalice@musiciainsmind

Trigger warning! (Drug use, Suicide, Overdosing)Blimey O'Reilly talks about how "party drugs" turned into a drug addiction and the downhill spiral that landed him in rehab. His experience in rehab, re-lapsing and loosing friends.Changing his life! How becoming a DJ in recovery gave him something new to focus on and his love for making, playing and sharing music!Also how he deals with social events as a DJ in recovery, the changes he's made and actions he takes everyday.Now!Being a successful DJ, enjoying life and helping others with addiction. Also his daily rituals that help him cope with his ADHD and very active mind.Helplines:Narcotics Anonymous:0300 999 1212ukna.orgClub Drug Clinic:020 3317 3000 clubdrugclinic.cnwl@nhs.netDAN 24/70808 808 223481066 (text DAN)dan247.org.ukSocials:@blimeyoreillydj@djjessicaalice@musiciansmind

Dipz Mistry - DJ Dipz talks about how he found his love for music at a very young age. The pivotal moment in his life at 14 & how it’s been a solo journey for him. He also talks about the shocking reality of getting death threats at his first residency! And tells us about his amazing highlights and also failed attempts at projects but how sticking with it is has paid off!1//What it was like growing up and knowing at 14 that music was the path he wanted to follow.  How his love for House music came from his Dad and how it’s been a solo journey. 2//Being the youngest ‘Break Out Artist of the Week’ for bbc Asian Network. Celebrating 10 years of first residency. Not being accepted, receiving death threats and feeling the ‘odd one out’.3//All about how House Anthems started and how many failed attempts got him to where he is today. And finally enjoying his music journey and just being himself. ‘It’s time to be me now’Socials:Instagram@dipzmistry@thehouseanthems TikTok@dipzmistry

Pollyanna is a fitness wellbeing coach and one of the most motivational women I know. Who doesn’t want to love themselves? Let’s learn to be consistent, content and kind to ourselves!Following years of intense training and competitions, Pollyanna’s goal this year is to be in the best shape of her life and feel great in her body. Polly talks about what motivated her training from a young age and her journey to where she is now. Also what it’s like to compete at a professional level and the repercussions it’s had, which she is still recovering from. Lastly Polly talks about how she’s been identifying her values and learning to love herself. My intention is to help people to be content and happy in themselves. This podcast is for anyone looking for lighthearted self development techniques  to help you on your path to becoming the best version of yourself. Instagram:@musiciansmind@thejessicaalice@pollyanna_wheeler_TikTok:@thejessicaalice@pollyannawheeler

It’s my mum on the podcast!!! Don’t swear! Keyboard player, guitarist and singer/songwriter Sue Crowe AKA mum talks about how she started playing and recording music and her music experience at school and growing up. Also doing music as a career while bringing up a baby and being a women in a male dominated industry in the 80’s; the casting couch, marriage tax and being undermined! 2nd section:Sue takes us through the years of different recording equipment she used and the songwriting and production process of her latest releases with Wing Song. 3rd section:More amusing stories! Her advice for longevity in the music industry, her secret to staying positive and going with the flow!Links:Wing Song: Facebook: Wing SongVeronica in the fens newwww.Veronicainthefens.com 

DJ Amy Lauren and I talk about putting our heads together and starting our own brand called ‘Deja Groove’. We let you know all the behind the scenes of our first ever house music event and have a debrief. Amy talks about how she’s come full circle with her style to be respected as a female DJ. We also talk about being 30, women role models, mum life and responsibilities (it’s more fun than it sounds lol).Socials @djamylauren

Chris Lima aka Charlie Lima aka Christian talks about his year of trying new things. Including joining the Colchester kings - the first gay and inclusive Rugby team in East Anglia, his first time in Ibiza and his debut gig as a DJ.Christian share’s his feelings about fifa ax-ing the Love armbands at the World Cup in Qatar.  He also talks openly about what it’s like to be part of the LGBTQ community and heartbreaking reality about being Gay. We also talk about abortions and women’s rights.#OneLoveSocials @christian_lima9177

Model & influencer Evie gives us all the gossip about her first week on Only Fans. The Essex DJ & producer talks about how getting a boob job has given her new found confidence to post sexy pics. Evie’s love of house music and raving started her career as a DJ and she has just produced her first song to be released on SoundCloud.Socials: @evielauraroberts 

Hayley May is a successful singer-songwriter from Halifax now living in London. Best known for her feature on Joel Corry’s ‘Sorry’. Hayley May talks about her transition from her 9-5 job to working full-time in the music industry and how the Coronavirus Pandemic affected her work and mental health. How using Zoom has enabled her to collaborate and work with people worldwide.

Dots Per Inch is a successful producer of House and Tech House Music aka Dave. Dots Per Inch talks about his single with R3WIRE and Cevin Fisher, working with top producers and his success with remixes. He also discusses how his new mini series has alleviated the pressure to keep up live streaming during lockdown and how having friends and hobbies outside of the music industry helps his motivation and well being.

Essex based producer Dim Flo tells Jessica Alice how he started by producing Drum n’ Bass and Dubstep. Twelve years on he is now a successful House producer with hits like ‘Drinks On Me’ which was aired on Radio 1, Kiss & more. Dim Flo explains how he has used music to keep him on a positive path following a very difficult start in life. He feels it is important to have like minded people around him who give him constructive criticism. He is a workaholic and produced over 150 tunes during lockdown alone.

DJ & Producer Molly Mouse plays Positive House and Old Skool Disco in the UK and Ibiza.  She talks about her Super Fox Show on Soho Radio, future production plans and her experience as a volunteer for the Abode project in Uganda.  Molly Mouse also discusses time management, how she’s dealt with mental health issues and surviving lockdown.

House Producer and DJ Madvilla Vox, an American who after 10 years in the UK feels more English, likens his music production to planting a seed that then needs nurturing.  He talks about his education in the US and UK, which includes a Masters Degree, and how he likes to share his knowledge with others.  How he has been working 7 days a week in his newly built studio in Essex during the Pandemic and how skateboarding keeps him motivated.

Listen to DJ Jayli describe her journey to becoming a successful female producer, presenter and DJ.  Jayli talks about what she has been doing during lockdown, Jagged Jungle Records and Podcast and being a radio presenter for HEDKANDI and currently Select Radio.  Also about her dreams for the future, motivation (including her Happiness Planner) and the importance of exercise, meditation and resting. 

KC Sounds aka Kevin Coghiel says he listens to motivational speakers and believes you should chart your own progression and not compare yourself with others.  He talks about his Youtube Channel sharing knowledge with others, social media, education, his musical influences and how he got started making beats. He also discusses how he mainly works remotely, so that lockdown has had little affect apart from allowing him more time to build his brand. 

Sam discusses having the best time of his life producing more music during lockdown. He talks about his Mental Health Podcasts and the process of dealing with his own mental health, his opinions of social media, self belief and self validation and experience at uni. He discusses his work ethic and the differences between being motivated and being disciplined while creating his music.  Sam says if his music gives just one person a memory he will be happy.  With six new releases planned for the future, hopefully lots of memories will be created.

DJ Amy Lauren talks about using sticky notes and lists to be productive with new found time during lockdown.  Other topics include learning new skills to produce a remix which got Radio One airplay, her shows on Select Radio and the ups and downs of turning to live streaming after her DJ Residencies stopped.  Amy also reflects on how she feels about the Government’s handling of those employed in the Performing and Creative Arts, but remains positive about future Festivals and putting out new music.