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The Will Clarke Podcast
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The Will Clarke Podcast is a weekly show where Will sits down with likeminded creatives, artists and industry people from the world of Music, Food & Art. Discussing their winding journeys that got them to where they are today.
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Morgan Seatree - 'Say My Name' Almost Never Came Out
1w ago01:06:51Tap to summarizeThis episode is sponsored by the following:Playlist Push - use code WILLPUSH for 15% off at checkout https://playlistpush.com/spotify-play...intellijend - use code WILL for 30% off Lifetime Subscription https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarkeN.A.P - use code WILL at checkout for Free Shipping & 2 Discovery Sets https://www.notanotherperfume.co.uk?s...Morgan Seatree heard the Calvin Harris remix of "Say My Name" in the gym, found the original vocal on a Russian website, split it with AI, and made the edit fast. The TikTok did 30K. Then Marlon Hoffstadt closed Creamfields with it, a raw iPhone crowd clip went everywhere, and Florence and the Machine cleared a track for the first time in her life.We get into the full story behind the record: the Radio 1 moment that got it over the line, two major labels fighting with "checkbooks flying", releasing it while the offices were closed, and what nobody tells you about the aftermath, when a song doing half a million streams a day makes everything you release next feel like failure. Plus meeting Calvin Harris, the 6am prison routine, touring with his wife Hayley, Patrick Topping and Warehouse Project, paying it forward on Unfussy, and building an artist-led festival at Gateshead Stadium.⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://willclarke.komi.io/https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fleur Shore - Going Viral Isn't What You Think
2w ago01:09:02Tap to summarizeThis episode is sponsored by the following:Playlist Push - use code WILLPUSH for 15% off at checkout https://playlistpush.com/spotify-play...intellijend - use code WILL for 30% off Lifetime Subscription https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarkeN.A.P - use code WILL at checkout for Free Shipping & 2 Discovery Sets https://www.notanotherperfume.co.uk?s...Fleur Shore posted a reel every single day for five months. Then one video from Destino hit 12 million views, added 250,000 followers in two weeks, doubled her fees overnight, and brought a wave of hate and accusations she never saw coming.We get into what virality actually did to her career and her head, why female DJs get it worse online, the industry whispers that she'd bought it all, losing her manager and her best friend three weeks apart and having to choose sink or swim, the mushroom trip that sparked her For Sure clothing brand, why she builds new avenues before the plateau hits, running Undergrowth, prank calling butchers, and the three wheeler.⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://willclarke.komi.io/https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hayla - The Hardest Part Of Becoming Your Own Artist
3w ago01:14:37Tap to summarizeThis episode is sponsored by the following:Playlist Push - use code WILLPUSH for 15% off at checkout https://playlistpush.com/spotify-play...intellijend - use code WILL for 30% off Lifetime Subscription https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarkeN.A.P - use code WILL at checkout for Free Shipping & 2 Discovery Sets https://www.notanotherperfume.co.uk?s...Hayla sits down with Will Clarke for a deep conversation about building a real artist career beyond being known as the voice on some of dance music’s biggest records.In this episode, Hayla talks about the challenge of stepping out as a live vocalist in electronic music, creating her own world as an artist, the importance of fashion and visual identity, and how her sold-out solo shows helped her realise this could become something much bigger.She also opens up about writing her new album, why the music feels more personal than ever, how “Escape” changed the direction of her career, and the pressure artists feel to chase trends instead of trusting their own voice.A proper conversation about confidence, self-expression, live music, songwriting, identity, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://willclarke.komi.io/https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Franky Wah - Why Chasing Viral Moments is Killing Artists
4w ago01:17:45Tap to summarizeThis episode is sponsored by the following:Playlist Push - use code WILLPUSH for 15% off at checkout https://playlistpush.com/spotify-playlists-promotionintellijend - use code WILL for 30% off Lifetime Subscription https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarkeN.A.P - use code WILL at checkout for Free Shipping & 2 Discovery Sets https://www.notanotherperfume.co.uk?sca_ref=11515654.mMCe4DKuWrQOQFranky Wah returns to the podcast for a deep conversation about building a real career in electronic music, the pressure of chasing viral moments, Ibiza residencies, burnout, live shows, DJ culture, social media, radio, and why slow growth often creates the strongest foundations.We talk about the difference between having a big moment and building something that lasts, why artists need to stay true to themselves, how the industry has changed with TikTok and content culture, and what it really takes to balance touring, studio time, family, health, and ambition.Franky also opens up about walking away from Ibiza at the right time, preparing his first proper album, the importance of grassroots venues, and why real fans will always matter more than hype.⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://willclarke.komi.io/https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dave Alcock - The New Rules For DJs, Agents & Touring
Jun 2301:24:48Tap to summarizeSign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarkeDave Alcock joins Will Clarke to break down the real business behind DJ careers, touring, agents, promoters, fees, community, social media and what it actually takes to build a long-term artist career in 2026.They talk about why talent alone is no longer enough, why artists need to own their audience, how agents decide who to sign, why touring costs are becoming harder to manage, and why the “middle class” of DJs is under more pressure than ever.Dave also shares stories from working with artists like David Morales, Kerri Chandler, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Claude VonStroke and more, while giving a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the live music business really works.⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://willclarke.komi.io/https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Option4 - Why Real Community Still Wins In Dance Music
Jun 1601:06:50Tap to summarizeSign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarkeOption4 joins Will Clarke for a deep conversation on what it really takes to build a lasting music scene.From helping shape Denver’s electronic music culture, to understanding the difference between a promoter and a buyer, this episode gets into the realities of booking artists, building community, scaling events, and keeping dance music alive from the ground up.They talk about why promoters need to care, why artists should invest more in fans than expensive production, how real community is built, why ticket prices matter, and why the future of independent artists could be stronger than ever.This is a conversation about scenes, fans, artists, promoters, record labels, and the power of putting people first.⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://willclarke.komi.io/https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sam Divine - The Truth About Rehab, Sobriety & The Dark Side of DJ Life
Jun 901:02:13Tap to summarizeSign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarkeSam Divine joins Will Clarke for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast.Sam opens up about her early days in Ibiza, the reality of being a female DJ in house music, 20 years of touring, burnout, grief, addiction, rehab, sobriety, faith and rebuilding her life from the inside out.This conversation goes deep into the parts of dance music people rarely talk about: the pressure to keep going, the hidden cost of touring, the normalisation of alcohol and drugs, the financial reality of being an artist, and what happens when the lifestyle that once gave you freedom starts to take something from you.Sam also talks about her new chapter, her 555 concept, returning to grassroots clubs, falling back in love with DJing, and why this next era of her career feels more authentic than ever.This is a conversation about music, survival, friendship, Ibiza, recovery and remembering why we started in the first place.⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://willclarke.komi.io/https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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J.Worra - The Truth About Major Label Deals
Jun 201:09:55Tap to summarizeSign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarkeJ.Worra joins Will Clarke for a raw conversation about the real emotional and business side of building a career in dance music.They talk about major label deals, self-releasing music, starting her own label Dialogue, the pressure to chase tastemakers, comparison, social media, success, touring, creative burnout and why the music industry can make artists doubt the very thing that got them here.A proper honest one for any artist trying to build something that actually lasts. ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://willclarke.komi.io/https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Baauer - Finding Joy Again After A Global Hit
May 2601:12:34Tap to summarizeSign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarkeBaauer joins Will Clarke for a deep conversation about life after Harlem Shake, the strange reality of going viral, rebuilding an artist career, staying creative, Twitch streaming, sampling culture, record labels, money, touring, social media, and why doing things purely for success rarely works.This is a raw look at what happens when a record becomes bigger than the artist behind it, and how Baauer has found new ways to create, connect and stay inspired.⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://willclarke.komi.io/https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Patrick Moxey - From Jay-Z To Ultra Records
May 1901:16:47Tap to summarizeSign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarkePatrick Moxey is the founder of Payday Records, Ultra Records and Helix Records, and has played a major role in shaping hip hop, dance music and the modern record label system.In this episode, we talk about the early days of New York warehouse parties, starting Payday Records, working with Pete Tong, signing Jay-Z, building Ultra Records, selling labels, launching Helix, TikTok, publishing, bad record deals, artist development and why record labels still matter in a world where 800,000 songs are released every week.A proper music industry deep dive. ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://willclarke.komi.io/https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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