Today’s guest is a master of musical storytelling, a producer whose sound is instantly recognisable: the incredible Kölsch.In this episode, we dive into Kölsch’s reflections on the evolution of club culture, his early days starting out in Copenhagen, his first times playing in Ibiza, and the philosophy that drives the narrative quality of his productions. We also explore his brand new collaboration with Camelphat, Waste My Time, the first single from his upcoming album Kinema. The track arrives with an AI-generated video that reimagines Pacha Ibiza in the 1970s, blending real archive footage with futuristic technology. We talk about the concept behind the video, AI, and the magic of collaborating with other artists.This episode is powered by Trackstack, the all-in-one platform to manage demos, send promos, level up your productions, and monetise your music knowledge. It’s intuitive and built for music pros. Use the code CUPMOG to get 10% off for life.
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Loco Dice: Who does an album these days?
In this very special episode of Can U Put Me On Guestlist?, I reconnect with the one and only Loco Dice, 13 years after our first interview!We take a deep dive into his journey from his early days in Hip-Hop to becoming a global force in electronic music. Dice opens up about how he curates and organizes his music, the nuances of collaboration, his perspective on an industry in constant evolution, and of course we explore his latest album, Purple Jam. All of this, plus lots of wild stories he's made along the way!
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Adam Beyer: 30 years of Drumcode
With 30 years of Drumcode on the horizon, we sit down with techno titan Adam Beyer to reflect on a career that has shaped the sound of dance floors around the world. From buying his first record in Sweden to commanding the biggest stages in global techno, Adam takes us back to where it all began, sharing stories from his early days DJing and producing, the moment Drumcode was born, and how the label grew from a gritty underground project into a worldwide institution.We dive into key turning points: signing breakout artists, throwing the first Drumcode events, and the challenges of building something lasting. Adam opens up about the pressure of staying true to his vision, what he's learned from life in Ibiza, and the emotional moments that still give him goosebumps- from Cocoon Mondays in Amnesia's main room to sunrise sets that reminded him exactly why he does this.As he looks ahead to Drumcode’s 30th anniversary, Adam shares the philosophy that’s carried him through three decades at the frontline of techno, and what he hopes to pass on to the next generation.This episode is brought to you by Trackstack, the ultimate platform for building a sustainable career in electronic music. From managing demos and sending promos to levelling up your productions and monetising your music knowledge, Trackstack streamlines it all. It’s simple, powerful, and designed with artists in mind. Ready to try it? Use the code CUPMOG for 10% off, for life.
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Fleur Shore: Going viral is wild
We finally made it happen! Fleur Shore, a woman I absolutely love being around and chatting to, is up next. Her dedication, drive, and all-round kind, grounded energy have taken her to the top of the game, and in this episode, we unpack the journey that got her there.From the early gigs that sparked her passion to carving out a sound and identity all her own, Fleur walks us through her rise in the electronic music world. We dive into how Ibiza became a pivotal chapter in her story, from first stepping foot on the island to delivering some of her most unforgettable sets there.She opens up about the challenges she’s faced along the way, including the viral moment that catapulted her from 30k to 300k followers in just one month, and the resilience it took to stay steady as everything changed around her. We also explore how vlogging became her unexpected secret weapon for connecting with fans and documenting the chaos, beauty, and growth of life on the road.Fleur shares how she stays grounded, healthy, and creatively fuelled while constantly on the move, and gives us her honest take on where club culture is headed.This episode is powered by Trackstack, the go-to platform to manage demos, send promos, level up your productions, and monetize your music knowledge. Use code CUPMOG for 10% off for life.
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Elijah: The future is DIY
You might know him for his iconic Yellow Squares, those bold, catchy prompts that have redefined how we talk about creativity, visibility, and value in the age of social media, . What started as bite-sized creative provocations have now evolved into a brilliant new book, Close the App, Make the Ting, a manifesto for artists navigating the noisy world of social media.But Elijah’s story runs deeper than Instagram. From co-founding the legendary label Butterz and championing grime’s rise, to blending DJing, strategy, and creative education, Elijah has spent over a decade shaping the culture from the inside out.In this episode, we rewind to where it all began, his love for music, the roots of UK club culture, and how his purpose has shifted along the way. We talk about shaping education after struggling to connect with it himself, and the lessons he’d bake into curriculums if he had the chance. He shares his perspective on DIY vs. labels in 2025, what sustainability really means in a content-driven industry, and the creative thinking behind some of his most powerful Yellow Squares.This conversation is loaded with insight for anyone making art in the digital age, and it’s powered by Trackstack, the platform designed to help you build a long-term music career. Use code CUPMOG for 10% off for life.
As the dance music industry grows and grows, Katie digs deep into the lives of DJs, producers, managers, tour managers, publicists, club owners, label managers, promoters... (basically all of the people who get asked for guestlist) to find out how they started out, challenges they’ve come across, achievements, opinions, goals and, of course, all of the exciting stories that they’ve made along the way... And there's definitely some good ones out there. This podcast is powered by Trackstack.
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