Episodes

  • Phil Kieran

    Phil Kieran
    May 29 2026
    Phil Kieran joins Chris Hawkins on How To DJ to talk about the moments that shaped his career — from blagging his first DJ set at Belfast’s Limelight to becoming one of electronic music’s most respected producers. Phil reflects on discovering dance music in the early 90s, learning through trial and error, and why making mistakes is still central to his creative process. He also talks about producing on early hardware, breaking into international DJing, moving into film scoring, and why staying uncomfortable is often the key to creating something original. Plus, stories about David Holmes, Andrew Weatherall, Berlin, Belfast, and the records that changed everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Louis La Roche

    Louis La Roche
    May 15 2026
    Remixer and DJ Louis La Roche joins Chris Hawkins to chat about his career in music so far. From discovering dance music through Fatboy Slim and building tracks from samples, to remixing global artists and navigating the realities of life as a touring DJ. Louis reflects on growing up in Norwich, becoming obsessed with records at a young age, and launching his career after early support from management and booking agents while still a teenager. He also discusses the pressure of being compared to major artists early in his career, the challenge of staying authentic, and why owning his own label, Ever After Records, became one of the best decisions he ever made. The conversation also explores the economics of remix culture, including why many remixers never receive royalties even when tracks become huge successes, alongside behind-the-scenes stories involving official remixes for artists including Madonna, Basement Jaxx and Bruno Mars. Elsewhere, Louis opens up about touring burnout, tinnitus, club culture, introversion, creative longevity in dance music, and his admiration for artists like Daft Punk, DJ Shadow and Aphex Twin. How Fatboy Slim inspired Louis to start DJing at age 12 Growing up obsessed with disco, funk and electronic music Leaving music college after being signed at 17 Why Louis chose to start his own label instead of signing to one The truth about remix fees and royalty structures Official remix stories involving Madonna and Bruno Mars Supporting Kylie Minogue on arena tours Touring burnout, tinnitus and protecting hearing Why dark, intimate clubs still matter Louis’ favourite remix of all time His production techniques and DJ floor fillers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • DJ Seinfeld

    DJ Seinfeld
    May 1 2026
    Swedish DJ, DJ Seinfeld, joins Chris on How To DJ to break down his career in music, from growing up in Sweden, through to his time studying in Edinburgh and living in Barcelona. Armand opens up about his use of sound from film, TV and other media and discussed his music-making philosophy. He also discusses his breakout hit "U" and the impact that YouTube had on his journey. How To DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • HOW TO GIG: Chris Hawkins

    HOW TO GIG: Chris Hawkins
    Apr 24 2026
    Jack sits down with BBC Radio 6 Music & How To DJ presenter Chris Hawkins to discuss his gig history. From a life-changing experience at Glastonbury with Faithless, to memorable moments with Pete Doherty and his favourite UK venues, Chris shares his passion for live music. How To Gig is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Mike Pickering

    Mike Pickering
    Apr 17 2026
    Mike Pickering joins Chris Hawkins on How To DJ to discuss his life and career in music. Mike shares stories from his days at the Haçienda, signing bands like the Happy Mondays at Factory and later founding M People. Later, he shares how he discovered Calvin Harris and launched his career at Columbia Records. How To DJ is a ⁠Listening Dog Media⁠ production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Solardo

    Solardo
    Apr 3 2026
    Chris is joined by Mark & James from Manchester house duo, Solardo. The pair discuss their meteoric rise from a council estate in Wythenshawe to playing huge gigs across the globe and launching their own record label. They delve into what brought them together, the impact other artists had on their career, and how they took matters into their own hands to achieve their phenomenal success. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • NEW PODCAST: How To Gig

    NEW PODCAST: How To Gig
    Mar 27 2026
    Join Jack Wood as he talks to artists about their gig history. From their first gigs, their worst gigs and their dream festival line-up. Jack discovers what live gig experiences shaped artists careers today. Listen to How To Gig wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 min
  • DJ Lottie

    DJ Lottie
    Mar 20 2026
    Chris is joined by pioneering British House DJ, Lottie, to delve into her career over 3 decades. From early gigs in the North West, to iconic clubs in Miami and Ibiza, Lottie shares her journey through music. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins