This is Beat Wala. Serving up the stories behind the beats - and taking you straight to the soul of exceptional artists, as we sit down every fortnight to unravel what fuels their artistic expression and creation with Music Journalist Jo Youle.
Beat Wala 38: Christopher Coe on Awesome Soundwave and performing LIVE
This week on Beat Wala, Jo Youle sits down with Irish music producer, live performer and Worlds End Series creator, Christopher Coe to explore the art of live electronic music performance and the philosophy behind Awesome Soundwave (ASW), the record label he co-founded with Carl Cox, dedicated to championing artists who perform and record live.
The pair first met in Ibiza last year, a meeting that sparked a creative connection and ultimately led to Christopher collaborating with legendary UK producer Nightmares on Wax in Australia, where he was born in Melbourne.
With a career spanning decades and continents, Christopher has carved out his own path through electronic music, from running a recording studio in Amsterdam to exploring the possibilities of live performance and production.
We dive into his recent collaboration with house and techno pioneer Josh Wink, the release of their new track and his latest Berlin Sessions recordings, following in the footsteps of David Bowie, whose time there helped shape some of his most influential work.
Christopher also shares insights into his work as a mentor at Sónarq, where he’s helping the next generation of electronic musicians develop their craft.
And with Amsterdam Dance Event approaching its 30th anniversary next week, we reflect on the city’s electronic music heritage, the importance of independent studios and the evolution of a scene that has transformed global dance music culture.
From analogue experimentation and spontaneous collaborations to the future of electronic music education, this episode explores what it means to keep creating, connecting and pushing boundaries.
Find his LIVE techno, "Worlds End" Series here: https://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeSoundwaveMusichttps://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeSoundwaveMusic (https://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeSoundwaveMusic)
11 Sept 2026
Beat Wala: The Return of the Free Party powered by Sonarq
NIGHTCAPPERS: THE RETURN OF THE FREE PARTY
Whatever happened to the free party?
Ibiza’s dancefloors were built on a spirit of freedom — parties where music, community and connection mattered more than VIP tables, expensive tickets and carefully curated guest lists.
But in an increasingly commercialised Ibiza, something interesting is happening. The free party is making a massive comeback. For this edition of NightCappers at The Standard, Ibiza we bring together some of the people shaping Ibiza’s nightlife today to ask why free and more accessible parties are resonating again — and whether they represent a return to some of the values that made Ibiza special in the first place.
Joining hosts Jo Youle (https://joyoule.co.uk/)& Christian Len are Wyan Schreiber from Chinois Ibiza, Aleix Giró from Amnesia Ibiza, and Sergi Marí Arroyo and Adrià Bayarri Escribano from Las Dalias Soul.
Together, they explore the changing economics of Ibiza nightlife, the importance of community, accessibility and local audiences, and how venues and promoters can create memorable experiences without everything revolving around the price of admission and VIP Culture.
We also look at the legacy of Ibiza’s alternative and countercultural party scene, the role venues such as Las Dalias have played in preserving that spirit, and what a new generation of party-makers can learn from the island’s past.
Can a party really be free in 2026? Who ultimately pays for it? And could a return to more inclusive dancefloors help Ibiza rediscover a little of its original soul?
A NightCappers conversation about music, money, community, culture — and the return of the free party.
NightCappers: The Return of the Free Party is sponsored by Sonarq. (https://sonarq.co/)Five days of hands-on music production, dedicated 1:1 studio mentoring, live music production and performance, plus career guidance, all centred on you and your music.
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13 Aug 2026
Beat Wala 36: Colleen Cosmo Murphy talks Radio hosting
What happens when we stop hearing music and start truly listening?
In this episode of Beat Wala, Joanna Youle sits down with legendary DJ, broadcaster and Classic Album Sundays founder Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy for a fascinating conversation about the power of music to connect people, inspire communities and transform lives.
From her formative years in New York and the profound influence of the late David Mancuso and his legendary Loft parties, to becoming one of the world's most respected selectors and champions of the album listening experience, Colleen shares the moments and mentors that shaped her remarkable journey.
Together, they explore why listening has become an increasingly radical act in today's fast-paced digital world, how Classic Album Sundays has grown into a global movement, and why creating meaningful spaces for people to experience music together has never been more important.
The conversation also delves into Ibiza's evolving cultural landscape, the importance of preserving music heritage, and how the spirit of community continues to define the very best musical experiences.
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