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.
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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…
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…
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…
In this episode, Dutch DJ and producer Luuk Van Dijk sits down with Katie Knight to talk King's Day chaos, viral social media moments, and the track that changed everything - Disco Tetris. From swing-set dreams in Hilversum to packed floors across the UK, this is an honest, funny, and deeply personal portrait of one of house music's most infectious rising personalities. A must-watch for anyone…
In this insightful interview, Louie Vega, the legendary DJ and co-founder of Masters At Work, shares his musical journey from the Bronx to the iconic Paradise Garage. We explore the roots of HouseMusic and the influential early NYC ClubCulture that shaped his career. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in DanceMusic history and the artists who defined it. 🔔🌟 SPONSORS 🎧 Trackstack…
In this episode of Can You Put Me On Guest List? , I sit down with legendary house DJ Sam Divine for a live keynote conversation recorded at the Night Time Economy Summit in Liverpool (2026) . With more than two decades in the scene and a long-standing relationship with Defected Records , Sam shares the story behind her journey — from growing up on a council estate in Bristol and buying her first…
Todd Terry is one of the true architects of house music - a Brooklyn original whose sound helped shape club culture worldwide. Recorded live at the Night Time Economy Summit in Liverpool , this episode dives into Todd’s journey: growing up in New York, his early hip-hop roots, the moment house music entered his world, and the raw, high-impact production style that helped define an era. We also…
Louis Nesbitt quit his 9-5 job in finance to shoot Michael Bibi at DC10 Ibiza - and it completely changed his life. In this episode of Can You Put Me On Guest List? , I sit down with the photographer behind DC10, Solid Grooves and some of the defining moments in Ibiza’s modern rave culture. From studying corporate tax in London to documenting Michael Bibi’s DC10 residency, Louis shares how one DM,…
In this episode of Can You Put Me On Guestlist?, Katie Knight sits down with 1 half of Saudi DJ and producer duo Dish Dash for a candid deep dive into the rise of Saudi Arabia’s dance music scene, from illegal underground parties and secret no-phone raves to major festivals and a booming new ecosystem. Dish Dash share what it was really like DJing when public events weren’t possible, how they…
In this episode of Can You Put Me On Guestlist? , I sit down with DJ and producer Yulia Niko for an honest conversation about sobriety, touring life, creativity, and staying connected to emotion on the dance floor. Yulia opens up about quitting alcohol - and how going sober helped her feel clearer, more productive, and more confident in her decisions, both in the studio and behind the decks. She…
