What's Cookin?
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Podcast Overview
<p><strong>What’s Cookin?</strong> is a behind-the-scenes electronic dance music podcast exploring the real stories, strategies and struggles inside the dance music industry.</p><p>Featuring in-depth conversations with DJs, music producers, promoters, booking agents, label owners and industry professionals, What’s Cookin? breaks down what it truly takes to build a career in electronic music. From DJ culture and music production to artist development, touring, event promotion, record labels and the business of dance music. No topic is off limits.</p><p>This isn’t just another EDM podcast focused on festival moments and viral clips. It’s about the full journey: the grind behind the gigs, the reality of growing as an independent artist, the challenges of breaking into the music industry, and the mindset required to succeed in today’s fast-moving electronic music scene.</p><p>Designed for aspiring DJs, up-and-coming producers, music entrepreneurs and passionate dance music fans, What’s Cookin? delivers honest, unfiltered insight into how the electronic music industry really works.</p><p>If you’re looking for a dance music podcast that talks about DJing, music production, the business of EDM, artist branding, record labels, touring, networking and building a sustainable career in electronic music, this is it.</p><p>New episodes drop every few weeks.</p><p>So… what’s cookin’?</p>
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Publishing Since
3/22/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 9, 2026
Beatport #1, Rebranding My Sound and Developing My Own Artist Project | Louis Millne
<p>In this episode of What’s Cookin?, we sit down with Louis Millne to break down the reality of building a career as a producer in today’s dance music scene. </p><p>Louis takes us back to his early days in the studio, learning production, making countless bad tracks, and the moment things finally started to click. We get into how his sound has evolved over time, moving from more commercial spaces into a deeper, more underground direction, and what it takes to truly find your identity as an artist. </p><p>We also talk about breakthrough moments including support from key DJs, and how those moments can shift confidence, open doors, and shape your path in the industry. </p><p>From getting your music heard and building relationships, to navigating management and understanding the business side of things, this episode gives a real insight into what happens behind the scenes. </p><p>We dive into performing at major events, preparing for sets, and the highs (and chaos) that come with life behind the decks, alongside the reality of balancing music with everyday life and staying motivated through it all. </p>
June 22, 2026
This Is How Chanel Carmichael Found Her Way Into Dance Music
<p>In this episode of What’s Cookin?, we sit down with Chanel Carmichael to unpack her journey from a classically trained musician to one of the most exciting rising DJs in the UK scene. </p><p>Chanel opens up about growing up in the world of classical music, the moment DJing first caught her attention, and what it really felt like to step away from a traditional path into something completely different. We get into how lockdown live streams helped build her momentum, and why she ultimately chose to shift her focus when the world reopened. </p><p>We also dive into the realities of building a career in music, from navigating agents, management, and eventually stepping into independence, to learning how to back yourself in an ever-changing industry. Chanel shares honest insights on moving to Manchester, building a network from scratch, and finding your place in a new scene. </p><p>From her production journey and musical influences to landing a residency at Ministry of Sound, this episode explores both the craft and the career behind the decks. We also touch on digging for music, preparing for sets, and how her classical background still shapes her sound today. </p>
June 8, 2026
Building My Own Label & Rebranding Myself as an Artist | Josh Hvaal
<p>In this episode of What’s Cookin?, we sit down with Josh Hvaal, a DJ and producer originally from Derby and now based in Manchester, to talk about reinvention, artist identity and building something bigger than just music releases. </p><p>Josh opens up about his production journey from the very beginning. We talk about the early tracks, creative breakthroughs, unfinished ideas and the habits that helped shape his sound over time. We get into what it really takes to improve as a producer, how to develop your own identity and the process of getting music heard by the right people. </p><p>A major part of the conversation focuses on navigating the label world, with Josh sharing his experiences releasing music on labels like Hot Creations, TRICK and Hottrax, including the pressure, confidence shifts and industry realities that come with breakthrough moments. </p><p>We also dive into his decision to rebrand himself as an artist and restart his social media presence, opening up about authenticity online, comparison culture, and trying to build something that genuinely reflects who he is creatively. </p><p>Alongside this, Josh talks about relaunching his label and brand, Gibberish, and the vision behind expanding it into parties and events this year, creating a platform that goes beyond just releasing music. </p>
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- What is What's Cookin??
<p><strong>What’s Cookin?</strong> is a behind-the-scenes electronic dance music podcast exploring the real stories, strategies and struggles inside the dance music industry.</p><p>Featuring in-depth conversations with DJs, music producers, promoters, booking agents, label owners and industry professionals, What’s Cookin? breaks down what it truly takes to build a career in electronic music. From DJ culture and music production to artist development, touring, event promotion, record labels and the business of dance music. No topic is off limits.</p><p>This isn’t just another EDM podcast focused on festival moments and viral clips. It’s about the full journey: the grind behind the gigs, the reality of growing as an independent artist, the challenges of breaking into the music industry, and the mindset required to succeed in today’s fast-moving electronic music scene.</p><p>Designed for aspiring DJs, up-and-coming producers, music entrepreneurs and passionate dance music fans, What’s Cookin? delivers honest, unfiltered insight into how the electronic music industry really works.</p><p>If you’re looking for a dance music podcast that talks about DJing, music production, the business of EDM, artist branding, record labels, touring, networking and building a sustainable career in electronic music, this is it.</p><p>New episodes drop every few weeks.</p><p>So… what’s cookin’?</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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