Swanny Davis is a DJ, electronic music Composer and Producer from Australia, who has been based in Tokyo, Japan for over 2 decades.

He has DJ-ed at various high profile venues and events, including luxury hotels where he makes House, Pop, Rock, Retro, Soul and Funk mixes that create an inclusive, fun and engaging vibe for all. Swanny is currently the resident DJ at Andaz Tokyo’s rooftop bar. He also plays regularly at the Trunk and Pullman Hotels in Tokyo and at a selection of other quality local bars and clubs.

Swanny composes and produces Deep House/Tech House music that has been described as ‘soulful and catchy’ and ‘accessible and smooth’ with ‘super groovy’ basslines that combine well with ‘soft and dreamy atmospheric pads’. He has officially released 3 songs so far that are available on all major online music stores and all songs have been played on InterFM897 in 2021. He plans to continue building his skills in this area whilst also exploring other genres that could complement and contribute to the ongoing development of his own unique style for future releases.

In this episode

Moving from Swanny’s corporate career to a musical career
I am a DJ, I am an entertainer. That means you need to think about your audience first and make sure that they have a good time otherwise you don’t keep them.
Swanny’s morning habits and work ethics
The business of music
How to make a better mix for your friends
Do you know what an atmospheric pad is?
Guidance to follow your passion
Work versus finding that muse
The importance of learning your craft
Focusing on process instead of outcome
The trap of perfectionism
60,000 songs a day being uploaded to Spotify!
Surf skating
Swanny’s music for your next BBQ?

Diving into new music...Just released! After This
Where to find out and listen to Swanny’s great music and mixes

Website: https://swannydavis.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkz82s40jIMHBKnqbpGV6SA/featured
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zxWBf2ucnbMkI3xK6Pipe?si=OcG1A-Q5TBuXz_4rx0VTpw&dl_branch=1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swanny.davis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swannydavis
Bandcamp: https://swannydavis.bandcamp.com/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/swannydavis