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.
Danny Tenaglia Looks Back on His Most Unforgettable Moments
Danny Tenaglia has spent nearly five decades shaping dance music, and in this episode he shares the stories that defined one of the most influential careers in club culture.
From discovering New York's underground scene as a teenager, to standing in Larry Levan's booth at Paradise Garage, becoming the first DJ to play Space Miami, and pioneering legendary 24-hour marathon sets at Vinyl, Danny reflects on the moments that changed his life - and dance music forever.
In this episode we discuss:
• Growing up in New York and discovering club culture
• His first night at Paradise Garage and meeting Larry Levan
• How Larry Levan invited him into the DJ booth
• New York's underground club scene in the 1980s
• The legendary 24-hour marathon sets at Vinyl
• Playing Fabric London and some of the world's greatest clubs
• Nearly 50 years in the industry-what's changed and what hasn't
• His honest take on today's music industry
This episode is supported by LabelWorx, the engine behind thousands of independent dance labels around the world. Whether you're an artist or label owner, LabelWorx gives you distribution, royalty management, promo tools, and industry insights all in one platform. Built by people who live and breathe dance music. 👉 labelworx.com
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29 Jun 2026
Why everyone's talking about Alex Culross
From playing his first solo gig at Fabric on Saturday... to being back at his insurance desk on Monday morning. Alex Culross is one of the most talked-about emerging names in UK electronic music and in this episode, he tells us exactly how it happened.
↳ Balancing a full-time 9-to-5 with a rapidly rising DJ career
↳ Debuting at Fabric and what it felt like standing in that booth
↳ Sending a promo to Alan Fitzpatrick... then Carl Cox got involved
↳ How all his collabs came to him, he never asked for a single one↳ Working alongside Carl Cox & Skream and what it taught him
↳ Being described as one of the most track ID'd artists on the scene
↳ The pressure of content creation vs. staying true to the music↳ His upcoming release on Josh Baker's You&Me label
↳ Quickfire round: best DJ dance moves, dream dinner party, rider confessions & more.
This episode is supported by LabelWorx, the engine behind thousands of independent dance labels around the world. Whether you're an artist or label owner, LabelWorx gives you distribution, royalty management, promo tools, and industry insights all in one platform. Built by people who live and breathe dance music. 👉 labelworx.com
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9 Jun 2026
Charlie Sparks: I Didn't Even Know What a DJ Was Until 18 - Now I'm Headlining Awakenings
Charlie Sparks joins Katie for a raw, wide-ranging conversation about the philosophy, stories and personal experiences behind one of techno’s fastest rises.
From discovering electronic music at 18 in Fabric to headlining Awakenings just a few years later, Charlie breaks down how Japanese anime One Piece became the blueprint for his entire career , mapping his journey from “nobody” to chasing his own version of king of the pirates.
In this episode, Charlie opens up about his half-Japanese heritage, returning to Japan as a touring DJ after leaving as a student, crying in a taxi when his Awakenings booking came through, and a near-death experience in the Colombian jungle during his first ever tour. He also talks about playing sober for two years, why his mum has become the real VIP at his shows, the story behind his debut album, and why hard dance is exploding right now.
This is a conversation about ambition, identity, resilience, community and the mindset it takes to build something that feels completely your own.
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