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Dance Culture VibeAuthor: Samuel Harrison
Gday, Im Sam and this is the Dance Culture Vibe podcast where I take a look at the history and enduring impact of dance music culture around the world. Im a self confessed rave nerd and I invite you to join me on this journey. Let's get into it! // AVAILABLE on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more. Language: en Genres: Music, Music History, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 13 - Nick Halkes
Episode 13
Saturday, 13 February, 2021
Nick Halkes is the co-founder of XL Recordings, launched Positiva Records under the EMI banner, and has had an incredible and multifaceted career in music.From humble beginnings at his middle school disco and selling smiley face t-shirts in Ibiza in the late 80s, to signing The Prodigy and releasing his own rave hits. Nick’s career is the story of passion, business acumen, and the courage to take the right risks.Nick has played a huge role in shaping the electronic music landscape, and in this episode we discuss:Finding dance music at age 10Blagging his way into an internship at WBLS in New YorkCo-founding the legendary XL RecordingsThe evolving dynamics of the music industryHow Nick is now providing consultancy advice direct to developing artistsHow tech platforms change the way music is writtenThe Trailblazers Electronic Pioneers podcast, which Nick co-hosts with Eddy Temple-MorrisMemories of a very early Prodigy gig in Boca RatonHow Nick developed his Nick Reach Up remix and production output during lockdownAnd much, much more FIND NICKOnlineOn InstagramTrailblazers Electronic Pioneers podcastOn SpotifyOn Facebook------CONNECT WITH DANCE CULTURE VIBESubscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Stay connected with exclusive content on social:InstagramFacebookUnderground Newsletter: https://danceculturevibe.substack.com/Email: sam@danceculturevibe.com
