An electronic music Podcast asking the first and favourites to your favourite and artists you may be hearing about for the first time. As up and coming producers ourselves we ask the first and favourites of our guests to understand their journey to where they are now, everything from first clubbing experience to their favourite gig.
Flows and His Bitter Truth return with Make Something Beautiful! The Blair and Dave welcome back His Bitter Truth to the podcast to talk about their follow up release to the summer anthem Power. The conversation moves through how the initial idea came about, what influences were there on the track and how using your voice can style the track.
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Make Something Beautiful out on all platforms on 27/10/2023
11 Sept 2023
FFAF002 Flows - You & I / Tore It Down
This week on the podcast we have... ourselves. This episode we're talking about how we made the tunes and what the inspiration behind it. Expect lots of producer tips and advice of what we learned from our mistakes.
24 Jul 2023
His Bitter Truth - Power : FFAF001
"Power" out 4th of August 2023! Go buy and stream.
We're back but this time with new music related to each episode. This week we return for the launch of our new label First and Favourite with His Bitter Truth. We find out a lot about his intro into music, an extremely diverse music career and how making this song was therapy for him. All to coincide with the release of the next tune Flows X His Bitter Truth - Power on First and Favourite! Out on 4th of August 2023
9 Jun 2021
S2E5: Alex Cooksley
On this weeks episode we have Alex Cooksley, Producer, DJ and Hungarian Hot Wax A&R. He takes us through getting started in DJing, to how he is now producing, as well as what music does for his mental health. Tune in to hear more on this week's First and Favourite.
3 Jun 2021
S2E4: Andy Ballantyne
Dumfries resident and promoter of Dubscidence Andy Ballantyne is on the show this week. Dubscidence has been running for 9 years and has seen the likes of Camelphat, Jess Bays and Gawp play at the night. Andy takes us through how he got into DJing at 14 and how more recently he's made the move into producing his own tracks. Tune in to hear more of Andy Ballantyne's First and Favourites!
26 May 2021
S2E3: Hyslop
With a first release like Bucky's Disco it's no surprise Glasgow based producer and DJ Hyslop talks us through how he got into music and DJing. Having released on Glasgow Underground, Vivifer and Big Beat records, he is making moves across dancefloors globally.
19 May 2021
S2E2: Dalfie
With a first release on Pets Recordings Dalfie burst into the production scene, however we find out that electronic music has been in his life from very young. A recent release on Danny Howard's Nothing Else Matters, Dalfie is set for a great 2021, listen in to hear Dalfie's first and favourites.
12 May 2021
S2:E1 Natasha Kitty Katt
East Coast of Scotland Disco lover turned DJ and producer Natasha Kitty Katt joins us for the first episode of Series 2 of Flows: First & Favourite. As well as running Ghetto Disco Records, Natasha regularly DJs as part of the world famous Glitterbox nights. We delve into how she got into DJing and producing, as well as some of the genius names of her tracks and EPs amongst many other topics. Tune in and find out more about this week's guest Natasha Kitty Katt
6 May 2021
S2:E0 We're Back!
Before we get into proper episodes with guests, we thought we'd remind you of what the podcast is all about as well as tell you what's coming up for season two. All that and more in this 12 minute rambling chat between two pals.
10 Feb 2021
S1E8: Illyus & Barrientos
It's the Season One Finale and we have a huge guest to end the series on. Glasgow's Illyus & Barrientos have had a meteoric rise the last few years and have cemented themselves as a global name in Electronic music. Known for their big club tracks and renowned remixes, we chat to Illyus & Barrientos about how they got together and some of their favourite experiences to date. Tune in to hear all about this weeks guests, Illyus & Barrientos.
3 Feb 2021
S1E7: GyFos
Glasgow stalwarts of the DJ scene join us this week to chat about how they met in record shops and how DJing has evolved. As well as their early success making tunes together. Tune in to hear more of their first and favourites in all things electronic music.
27 Jan 2021
S1E6: Brrak
Glasgow's Brrak has been releasing house infused disco sample records for many years and someone we admire and knew we wanted to have on the podcast. We chat about his very productive 2020, what growing up in Glasgow was like and plenty more! Tune in and find out all about Brrak!
20 Jan 2021
S1E5: Anna Gram
On this week's show we chat to Anna Gram. One half of Lezzer Quest and resident at Shoot Your Shot. Anna has played across Scotland in recent years with diverse sets which keep people guessing, we chat about where that came from and try and get her to pick some favourites.... turns out that's quite difficult at times....
13 Jan 2021
S1E4: Sam Dexter
Label boss for Hungarian Hot Wax, A&R for Glasgow Underground and Artist in his own right. "Real Love" was one of our most played songs of 2020 and we are still churning it out, as well as many other great productions. We dive a bit deeper into the culture of dance music and how people have reacted to the lockdown(s), all while surrounded by community feel and good vibes Sam brings to the chat.
6 Jan 2021
S1E3: Kintra
Frankie and Jozette AKA Kintra join us. The violin DJ duo, who also happen to be twins, take us through first club experiences, festival shows in Europe, and how they work together on stage and in the studio.
30 Dec 2020
S1E2: Rob Etherson
Formerly one half of Mia Dora, now one half of Brain Dancing as well as host of other artist names, Rob Etherson has been releasing electronic music for 11 years. He has had a Pete Tong Essential New Tune, he has released on labels from BNR Trax to Glasgow Underground, Optimo Trax to Big Dada. As well as this he is a mixing and mastering engineer for the industry, I am sure you will know some of the names he's worked with. Delve in with us as we find out how he got to where he is and what tips he'd give producers starting out.
23 Dec 2020
S1E1: Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago
In this episode we catch up with Ibiza legends Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago. As residents of the White Isle as well as Ibiza Rocks and Cafe Mambo, we delve into their history of how they got to where they are now as a Sax and DJ duo playing worldwide.
9 Dec 2020
S1E0: What is Flows: First + Favourite
Right now you might have some questions like, Could this podcast save your life? Who are Flows? What this podcast is about? Well listen in and all of the above will be answered.
We'll be talking to some of our favourite DJs, Producers and Artists in music to discuss their First and Favourites. Tales from both sides of the DJ booth and more coming up on this series. Subscribe, Follow @weareflows and leave a review!
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